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Five businesses move to city’s main street Litchfield’s main street is busier with three new stores, two existing businesses relocating to historic downtown

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Adults compete for a pie-eating title June 21 at Valley Daze in Eden Valley. With their faces full of pie, from left, is Nick Doan, Devon Spiegelberg and Wes Mills.

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pie-eating contest and other festivities kicked off Valley Daze in Eden Valley on June 21 at Water Tower Park. Contestants buried their faces in a strawberry, chocolate, or banana cream pie and raced to be the first to finish their dessert, without use of their hands. The event featured an adult and kids division. Rylan Schueller, 7, won the kids match, while Wes Mills won the adult match. While he didn’t win the adult match, Alex Schoenwetter said he felt it was close. “I thought I had it,” he said, “because I ate the crust. Nobody else ate the crust.” While much of the pie went into the contestants’ stomachs, plenty of it also stuck to their faces. “I can’t breathe out of my nose right now,” Nick Doan said moments after finishing in the adult match.

Festivities at Valley Daze included a tug-of-war contest. In this match, from left, Marlene Kuhn, Amy Johann, Melonie Yanish, Amber Junker and Stacy Kelly fight to keep their team from being pulled across their opponent’s line. Kids compete for a pie-eating title June 21 at Valley Daze in Eden Valley. The contest rules prohibit the use of hands. From left is Reece McQuiston, 10, Jordan Stanwick, 10, and Tyler Stanwick, 7.

After months and even years of dark buildings speckling downtown Litchfield, five storefronts are reopening their doors. Fresh downtown businesses include $20something, ArtSpace237 and Treasures on Main. Existing businesses moving from Grove City to Litchfield’s main street are Sweet Promotions and Minnesota Coffee Roasting Co. “I think it’s fortunate that people are taking a chance to open businesses downtown, and I hope people in the community will embrace them,” said Keith Johnson, Litchfield mayor. He noted the abundance of new businesses downtown could be a reflec-

Businesses, residents find ways to survive damage, loss of power By Jenny Berg STAFF WRITER

The storm that battered Meeker County June 17 left a path of blown down branches, buildings and power lines in its wake. Once the storm cleared, power returned and the cleanup began. Except for Grove City residents, who were left in the dark

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Read about the five businesses (on Pages 6A and 7A) that are open or will open soon on Sibley Avenue North in downtown Litchfield: ◆ $20something ◆ ArtSpace237 ◆ Treasures on Main ◆ Sweet Promotions ◆ Minnesota Coffee Roasting Co.

tion of the recovering economy, but it is also a reflection of the spirit of entrepreneurship See BUSINESSES on Page 6A

Man foils burglary, charged with endangering safety Two-day trial set for Aug. 22 By Andrew Broman EDITOR

A 52-year-old man, who foiled a burglary in Watkins last month, will stand trial for allegedly endangering the safety of others. Dale R. Schwanke plans to argue he used reasonable force to defend his property on 340th Street and carry out a

lawful arrest, according to documents filed June 18 in Meeker County District Court. He faces a felony charge for firing a rifle to stop two men, who were allegedly in the process of stealing snow tires, tools and copper wire. A two-day trial is set to begin at 9 a.m. Aug. 22. Schwanke’s lawyer, John Mack of New London, said he is amazed the Meeker County Attorney’s Office charged Schwanke. “The sheer outrage See TRIAL on Page 2A

Grove City resident Sharon Larsen stands by the empty patch of ground that was home to a blue spruce before the winds uprooted it June 17. “That’s what I’m going to miss most— the big trees,” Larsen said.

County begins recovery from storms for three days. “This is the worst situation I’ve ever been in, in all my years,” said Chuck Carlson, owner of Carlson Meat Processing in Grove City. “We’ve had other bad storms, but I was told right away it was going to be an extended outage.” Carlson, 62, rented a diesel generator from Minneapolis to power his building through the blackout. Carlson said he paid almost $2,000 for the generator and fuel. “It’s hard to make a profit, but at least we’re still operating,” he said. “We didn’t lose any product. We just kept the (freezer) doors shut and stayed

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out of there.” Carlson Meat Processing has been in business since 1913, and Carlson took over as owner in 1983. The shop’s main work is custom processing, but they also sell halves and quarters of beef and pork, and other meat specialties. “On Monday morning, the city engineer told me the situation was pretty serious,” Carlson said. “And with the hot weather, I knew we couldn’t wait it out.” Schmidty’s gas station and First State Bank in Grove City also used generators during

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Drought, fungus could be cause of tree problems During the past several weeks, many homeowners have witnessed a number of problems with their trees. Some abnormalities this spring may include bare branches that failed to leaf out, seemingly healthy leaves falling from trees, small or underdeveloped leaves, curled leaves or brown to black spots on otherwise normal leaves. While these symptoms can be a result of several things, many of them have likely been caused by one sort of environmental stress or another. The dry fall, lack of snow cover, unseasonable winter temperatures, warm March, cool April, late frost and wet May and June have all contributed to some extent. Dry conditions last fall and winter certainly caused stress to trees — especially young trees — that weren’t properly watered. The warm March, followed by a late frost, also caused damage to leaf buds or very young leaves. But the most common cause for con-

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cern lately has been the brown or black patches developing on leaves of many species of shade trees. These patches are likely caused by a fungus, as the frequent rainfall during May and June provided ideal conditions for fungal growth. Fungal diseases are most common in late spring and early summer and tend to follow stretches of cool, wet weather conditions. These diseases can take different forms and affect different species of trees, but they commonly appear as brown or black patches on the leaves of shade trees. Trees that are affected in early spring often will develop large patches that can cause

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the leaves to curl and fall from the tree. However, trees affected later in the growing season likely will show only small spots of black or brown on otherwise normal leaves. While the signs and symptoms can vary significantly, the causes and effects of these fungal diseases are usually quite similar. In addition to cool, wet weather, dense trees or multiple trees planted too close together are often more vulnerable since the dense vegetation remains protected from sun and wind. This causes trees to remain cooler and wetter than ideal and allows fungi to grow and spread more readily. Fungal diseases often start on the lower, inner branches and work their way up and out. Unfortunately, there is not much that we can do to help these trees right now. Simply watering, feeding, fertilizing, and keeping the trees as healthy as possible may be the best thing for them since fungal infections are not usually detrimental to the longterm health of the tree. Also, collecting and disposing of any fallen leaves will help prevent the fungus from

spreading and re-infecting trees in the following growing season. Pruning dense growth to allow for more air circulation and sunlight penetration also will help to prevent the growth and spread of the fungus. If the problem persists for multiple years or if the tree is under other stresses caused by root restrictions, insect pressure, or drought, homeowners may want to treat the infected tree with a fungicide as a means of prevention. Fungicide applications need to start in early spring, at bud break, and continue according to label recommendations. Unfortunately, while this process would help prevent future infection, it is not likely cost-effective until it is absolutely necessary — especially for large mature trees. Visit the What’s Wrong with My Plant website at http://z.umn.edu/ 84k. It is designed to help gardeners diagnose problems in the yard and garden caused by insects, diseases, and nonliving factors. Source: Mike Boersma, Extension educator, Pipestone and Murray counties.

The next time severe winds lambaste Meeker County, residents will receive an alert on their cell phone warning of the threat. The National Weather Service began sending weather alerts to Minnesotans last week. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety listed tornado warnings as the first of the wireless emergency alerts, which are location-specific, so recipients will receive an alert based on their current geographical location, not where they live. The alerts will look like a text message, but the 90-characteror-less message is free and uses different technology than actual text messages, which means the alerts will get through when traditional text messages might not due to high-volume messaging during an emergency. The emergency alerts will include the action the recipient should take. In a tornado warning, the message would advise those in the area to seek shelter. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety anticipates the ability to send other public safety alerts in the coming weeks, including Amber Alerts, national emergencies, or hazardous materials spills.

Carlson Meat Processing owner Chuck Carlson stands by the Cummins Onan diesel generator he rented to run his freezers during the three-day power outage in Grove City. Carlson said on top of the $1,600 to rent the generator, he paid an additional $330 for diesel fuel. STAFF PHOTO BY JENNY BERG

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Three area farms plan to participate in this year’s Festival of Farms, a statewide event on Saturday, July 14. The festival, sponsored by the Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota, features more than a dozen farms, including ones in Dassel, Hutchinson and near Litchfield. The three farms plan to conduct open houses with tours at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. ◆ Compton Farm in Dassel, operated by Dennis, Colleen, and Devin Compton, plans to show visitors how the farm produces grass-fed beef through rotational grazing. Visitors will learn the advantages of grass-fed beef for the health of the land, the cows and the consumer. Visitors also will be able to observe a small, family-size flock of laying hens, wildflowers and various gardens. The Compton Farm is at 73669 CSAH 15. ◆ At Prairie Drifter Farm, three miles south of Litchfield at 61369 223rd St., visitors will learn how Joan and Nick Olson operate their diversi-

fied vegetable farm. The tour will include the greenhouse, pack shed, machinery and a field walk. The Olsons run the farm as a Community Supported Agriculture operation, which means that members of the CSA receive “shares” of the vegetable crops throughout the season. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to eat at the farm. Please do not bring pets. ◆ At York Farm in Hutchinson, operated by Andy Cotter and Irene Genelin, tours will be given through their gardens, orchard and processing facility. The York Farm also is run as a CSA operation, producing fruits, vegetables, cut flowers and herbs. During the open house, visitors can walk through native prairie grass and the orchard, take in the vegetable, flower, and herb fields, or snap a picture next to a 10-foot-tall rooster, and 25foot-tall Ibex. The York Farm is located at 21161 York Rd. For more information about the Festival of Farms, go to www.festivaloffarms.com.

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the power outage. Most Grove City residents could not rely on a generator to keep their food fresh and their bodies cool during the three hot and humid days without power. Grove City residents Sharon and Robert Larsen improvised: They moved the items from their refrigerator into coolers filled with ice. And to cope with the heat? Sharon Larsen responded like a typical non-complaining Minnesotan would: “It wasn’t too bad. We opened

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of this sort of thing. Can’t a person protect his property anymore?” Mack said. County Attorney Stephanie Beckman did not return messages seeking comment. At the night of the incident, Schwanke and his girlfriend, Kathy Loveland, were at the property when they noticed the suspects’ car, according to a statement filed Tuesday. Loveland gave Schwanke a rifle, and he fired it twice into the air to get the suspects’ attention as the suspects attempted leave, Loveland stated. The suspects — Jimmy T. Laabs of New Hope, Minn.,

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the windows at night. We survived.” The Larsens lost a few trees and a lot of shingles during the storm, and discovered a wet ceiling and flooded basement the next morning. Sharon said they were relieved when the power returned the evening of June 20, to begin drying out their basement. And although the Larsens salvaged their fresh food, everything from the freezer was a loss. “It’s been an experience,” Larsen said. “Now we’re just cleaning up.”

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and Wyatt Evert Yeager of Wanamingo, Minn. — were charged May 7 for allegedly stealing items from a shed at the property. Laabs, 19, and Yeager, 20, also face drug possession charges. When Laabs and Yeager refused to stop, Loveland told Schwanke to shoot out one of the car’s tires, according to the statement. “Dale shot out the tire. They shut the car off, and Dale made his arrests,” Loveland stated. A criminal complaint filed against Laabs and Yeager in May states Schwanke and his girlfriend “confronted and held” Laabs and Yeager until law enforcement arrived. According to a criminal complaint filed against Schwanke last week, he allegedly shot a .22-caliber, bolt-action rifle at the suspects’ car and hit one of the tires and exhaust pipe. The bullet was found in the exhaust pipe about four or five inches from the gas tank, the complaint states. Law enforcement officials obtained Schwanke’s rifle while executing a search warrant, and Schwanke admitted to firing the gun, the complaint states. Loveland said the 40-acre property, which includes eight sheds, had been targeted by burglars on several other occasions, but law enforcement had failed to make any arrests. In response to the burglaries, the Meeker County’s Sheriff Office did install a camera at the property, and the camera captured images of a car coming to the property. However, the car’s headlights and tail lights made it impossible to identify the car, according to Loveland. If convicted, Schwanke could be sentenced to two years in prison and/or fined up to $5,000. Mack said he is confident Schwanke will win the case. “If a rural jury convicts this guy on facts like this, we need a new body politic,” Mack said.

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The Litchfield School Board approved Monday increasing school lunch prices at three district schools for the 201213 school year. Lunch prices will increase by 10 cents at Lake Ripley Elementary, Wagner Elementary and Litchfield Middle School to comply with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Business Manager Bill Menozzi presented the recommendation in compliance with the USDA, which requires schools with average lunch prices between $1.60 and $2.45 increase prices by at least 5 cents for school year 2012-13. Menozzi noted the current average of the district’s four buildings is $1.78. Next year, the price of lunch at Lake Ripley Elementary and Wagner Elementary will be $1.80, and the price of lunch at the middle school will be $1.90. Menozzi said the cost of lunch at the high school will remain at its 2011-12 price of $1.90. “We’re recommending the same price for the middle school and high school because they have the same portion,” Menozzi said. “We figured it should be the same price.”

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ardous substances, environmental health and safety management, asbestos, fire and life safety, and indoor air quality. Menozzi noted the vast majority of these costs stem from requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. ◆ The board approved the following personnel resignations and recommendations: a resignation for retirement purposes from Julie Rae Pennertz, Wagner Elementary teacher, effective Oct. 5; a resignation from Cory Johnson, Litchfield High School science teacher, effective immediately; a resignation from Jason Michels as head cross country coach, effective upon replacement; and a recommendation for Stacy Justison for the position of district office receptionist/food service secretary, at five hours a day for the 201213 school year, effective July 9. ◆ The next School Board meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, July 9, in the Meeker County Family Service Building.

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and ACGC Junior-Senior High School in Grove City. The deductible is $10,000, he said. At North Elementary, the storm upended three trees; two fell on playground equipment and another fell on a fence. At the Junior-Senior High School, the storm damaged bleachers and a dugout at the school’s baseball field.

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dates can file between 8 a.m. July 31 and 5 p.m. Aug. 14. Affidavits of candidacy are available from the school district clerk at 114 N. Holcombe Ave., Suite 100. The filing fee is $2. Candidates must be an eligible voter, at least 21 years old when assuming office, a resident of the Litchfield School District for 30 days prior to the general election and must have no other affidavit on file for any other office in the same general election. In other business: ◆ The board approved the building of a house in Gary Hein’s construction technology class for the 2012-13 school year, with the up-front cost of $45,000. Menozzi suggested marketing the house better next year, and board member Brian Park indicated an online auction might generate a greater response. “The house is deserving of that,” Menozzi said. ◆ The board approved the Health and Safety Program budget, which specifies costs to certain areas, including physical hazard control, haz-

wildlife, public access, invasive species, land use and zoning, and managing water usage conflicts. The association’s organizers plan to use participants’ feedback in developing the lake management plan. Joe Jacobs will serve as facilitator for the session. Anyone interested in attending should contact Mike Solbrack by email, mmsol@hutchtel.net, or by phone at 320-593-6075.

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Lake Ripley Improvement Association seeks input on lake management plan The Lake Ripley Improvement Association is asking concerned residents to attend a planning meeting Saturday, July 14, to provide input for the development of a lake management plan. The 9 a.m. meeting, described as a visioning session, at the Meeker Cooperative community room on U.S. Highway 12 will focus on concerns, such as fisheries management, water quality, aquatic vegetation,

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On smart spending, wasteful cuts My Democrat opponent wrote last week that she was puzzled by my response regarding Market Value Homestead Credit changes. I understand her confusion because she possibly didn’t examine all the facts. First of all, homestead property taxes are projected to go down — yes, down — by 1.4 percent in Greater Minnesota next year, the biggest decrease in a decade. I trust the writer didn’t know about the projected decrease in property taxes and was not trying to intentionally confuse readers. Maybe she didn’t know the Market Value Homestead Credit was eliminated because it was failing at its core mission of reducing property taxes. Year after year, it was not fully funded by the state, leaving local governments having to backfill to pay for the shortage. Approximately $90 million was

LETTER funded through MVHC in the last biennium. This is essentially the amount local government did not receive this year. Yet, local governments across Minnesota raised property taxes nearly $400 million, much more than the $90 million they lost. This, in part, is caused by increased property valuations. I understand the needs of local government and how they sometimes get put in a bind. This is why I urged a better system that would be more fair, consistent and reliable for the long haul. Was the tax bill we passed perfect? No, but the governor vetoed additional tax improvements we passed. The writer states that business

taxes were addressed in the vetoed bill but that it was too little, too late. I agree that we should have done more. I remind my opponent that we also passed a bill that would have eliminated the business tax over time. It, too, was vetoed. That was more, done early. Unfortunately, disparities do exist between parts of Minnesota like ours and the metro area. My record of trying to rectify this in nursing homes, education, parks, transportation and many other areas is well-documented. Rural members of both parties need to work together to further our common interests. My record of reaching across the aisle to do this is reflected in the bills I’ve authored and seen become law. I will continue to do so in the future. Rep. Dean Urdahl, R-Acton Township

How should the winners govern? I spent the weekend before last (pre-deluge) in Duluth and was impressed once again by what a beautiful city it is — beauty that was somewhat eroded by the recent flood. While there, I watched runners in Grandma’s Marathon — its route is just a few blocks off from where my daughter and family live. Now I hope you don’t read this as racism, but I must tell you that, as an American, I felt a bit diminished to see, right here in our heartland, the first eight lead runners in the race were all long-striding Kenyans. Overall though, it was an enjoyable sojourn enhanced by the fact that my granddaughters Emma, 10, and Harriet, 8, were part of a neighborhood group of small fry which, in short order, sold out their cache of homemade brownies and cookies along the marathon route with the proceeds going to their “club.” Watching the race got me to recall a time of more than 30 years ago, when the first Watercade road races proved to be a mecca for the many outstanding area distance runners of that era. Litchfield attorney Steve Sperry, then a member of the Watercade board, was the guiding force behind those early races. A strong distance runner himself , Sperry attended South Dakota State University on a track and cross country scholarship. He said the first Watercade 25K — four times around Lake Ripley — attracted widespread attention because it was an unusual race distance at that time, particularly appealing to runners preparing for a marathon. Because the course had to be exact in distance for official record purposes, Sperry recalls that he and surveyor Sam Pfistner, often working on hands and knees, measured the course pretty much down to the exact inch. Winner of that first Watercade 25-kilometer in 1977 was Mike Slack, who in 1976 had been fifth in the 10,000-meter race at the Munich Olympics. Dr. Alex Ratelle, the Edina physician who passed away recently, and held just about every possible national running record for competi-

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tors over 50, was 14th overall in that first race. The caliber of contestants was indicated somewhat by the fact that Gary Bjorklund, the 1977 Grandma’s Marathon winner and a 1976 Olympian, finished seventh overall. Bjorklund had set the all-time Minnesota high school record for the mile as a senior at Proctor High School, and the annual half marathon at Grandma’s is named in his honor. Incidentally, only three local runners finished that initial grueling race — Phil Minton, Dan Puckett and Pete Aus. A “flying parson,” the Rev. Dan Cloeter, a Lutheran minister out of Norfolk, Neb., won the 1978 race. Finishing second was Barney Klecker, then a Long Prairie High School teacher who was the top Minnesota finisher in that year’s Boston Marathon. Cloeter repeated his victory in 1979, and his time of one hour and 18 minutes was the second-best at that distance recorded that year in the United States. Cloeter later won the Chicago Marathon. Another runner in 1979, Paul Noreen of Plymouth, Minn., set a new national record at 25 kilometers for runners over 40 at one hour, 24 minutes. The last year of the 25k, in 1980, Dennis Barker, captain of the Iowa State cross country team, was the winner. Cash prizes were not permitted to amateur runners back then and the only prize offered to the winner here was round trip airfare to a marathon site of the runner’s choice. Winners here chose the New York Marathon. With a desire to get more local participation, Sperry recommended the change to a 4- and 8-mile format, and I recall how efficiently

Cathy Haugo directed those races for a number of years. Although I was a plodding regular in the four-mile Watercade races, only a few times did I venture into the longer 10k races. Once was at Willmar in the mid-1980s where I won a plaque for second place in the 50 and over bracket. This plaque hung in my office here at the paper for many years, and when an occasional visitor would remark on it, I would just stand by and smile broadly. It was, of course, nobody’s business that in the year I got the plaque, there were only two runners over 50 in the race. ◆◆◆ No, this doesn’t mean I’m going to vote for him come November, but my regard for state Rep. Dean Urdahl went up a few notches after the Friday night Blues baseball win over the Hamel Hawks. The scheduled umpire for the game did not show, and Urdahl took over behind the plate and did a very workmanlike job. It’s a tough task, umpiring behind the plate. I know because in my first years here, I was quickly saddled with the task of finding volunteer umps (no pay) and volunteer drivers (no mileage) for Legion baseball games. Desperate for umps on a number of occasions, I found myself behind the plate at games. Little did the batters know that the guy in the mask behind the plate had but one eye. Dean may have set some sort of record in that Friday game. I doubt very much if a sitting legislator has ever umpired a bona fide amateur baseball game. Dean is a member of the Blues baseball board, which works hard to preserve town team ball here. Mike Thompson is president of this dedicated group, with Tom Smith as vice president and Red Jones as treasurer. Other board members are Rube and Carol Nathe, Jeff Wollin, Greg Johnson, Greg Larson, Chad Lenz, and Alice and Duane Vinar. Stan Roeser is former co-owner of the Independent Review.

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Prosecutors seek tougher sentence in drug case By Andrew Broman EDITOR

The Meeker County Attorney’s Office says a prior record of violent crimes justifies a tougher sentence for Adrian Ramirez, if he’s convicted of drug charges stemming from a May 30 methamphetamine bust at a North Ramsey Avenue residence in Litchfield. A June 15 motion states prosecutors plan to seek an increased sentence because of a June 2003 meth-related conviction and a second-degree assault conviction in March against Ramirez. State law allows for an increased sentence if a defendant has two or more convictions for violent crimes, according to Assistant County Attorney Rick Lanners. Lanners said the motion would allow the court to depart from sentencing guidelines and impose the maximum sentence. The most serious charge, sale of

methamphetamine, carries a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison and a $1 million fine. A two-day jury trial starting Sept. 19 has been scheduled for Ramirez’s case. Ramirez, 32, was one of four people arrested at the North Ramsey Avenue home during the May 30 bust, during which authorities confiscated $19,000 worth of meth. Adam Ramirez, 22, Irene Lopez, 24, and Antonia Sarai Duarte-Larson, 27, also face drug-related charges, and the three have court hearings scheduled for July 19. Law enforcement officials have said the four arrests were part of a larger, statewide drug-trafficking investigation involving local, state and federal agencies. A fifth man, Nicholas John Ertl, was indicted by a grand jury and faces a methrelated charge in federal court.

Tickets on sale for ‘Fiddler on Roof’ Tickets for Litchfield Community Theatre’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” are on sale. The story centers on Tevye, the father of five daughters, and his attempts to maintain his family and Jewish religious traditions while outside influences encroach upon their lives. Performances of the musical will be at 7 p.m. July 1921, 2 p.m. July 22, and at 7 p.m. July 26-28 at Bernie Aaker Auditorium. Tickets are $15 for reserved lower level seats, and $10 for general admission balcony, and are available at Litchfield Community Edu-

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Rain delays EV-W building projects District buys house to raze, make space for parking By Jenny Berg STAFF WRITER

An onslaught of wet weather recently has delayed the building projects in the Eden Valley-Watkins School District. However, the projects should get back on track this week, Superintendent Larry Peterson said. The EV-W School Board discussed the building project Monday, which includes adding four classrooms at Eden Valley Elementary School and two classrooms at Watkins Elementary School, building a new gymnasium at the high school, and relocating the high school’s main office to the front of the building. Peterson said the district recently purchased a house near the high school to tear down and make space for parking. “We’ve been working with the city and the railroad to get more area for a parking lot with the new facility being built,” Peterson said. The district still plans to

have elementary classrooms completed by Aug. 20, and the new gym completed in January, Peterson said. A temporary sewer line also will be constructed in front of the high school for one year to mend a problem discovered during the building project: an old sewer line that might have contaminated surrounding soil and water, Peterson said. Peterson said the permanent sewer system will be constructed next year when the city will update the entire sewer system under Minnesota Highway 22.

District budget The board also approved the 2012-13 district budget with revenue and spending both over $8 million. “We’re looking at $94,000 in the black,” said Peterson, who also noted the general fund will be at $1.46 million at the

end of June 2012, and the board would like to see it at $1.55 million next year. In other business: ◆ The board approved a resolution to refinance a bond from 1992 with lower interest rates. Peterson noted the refinancing will save taxpayers nearly $50,000 in interest rates over the next three years. ◆ The board approved a resolution for the four board seats up for election in November, including the fouryear terms of Frank Eder, Shelley Kern and Bob Stenger, and the two-year term currently held by Sara Kuechle. ◆ The district received a $20,000 Bremer Grant for the IMPACT program, a mentoring project focused on expanding opportunities and building character in both youth and adults in the EV-W district. The district also received

a grant from the state to establish an area learning program in the high school, to help students trying to catch up on credits. ◆ The next EV-W School Board meeting will be July 23.

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Business & Money Matters Sweet Promotions expands retail side of business Confectionery moves from Grove City to Litchfield By Jenny Berg STAFF WRITER

alking into the store in Grove City that held Sweet Promotions and the Minnesota Coffee Roasting Co., a customer could melt into the nectarous aroma of pecan caramel and mild roast Columbian coffee beans. That savory experience is coming to downtown Litchfield in July. “Life is good,” said Sweet Promotions owner Bob Greenhow. “You have a good cup of coffee and a nice little sweet to go with it.” Greenhow, 63, runs the confectionery company with his wife, Nan, and daughter and son-in-law, Mandy and Steve Nelson. Sweet Promotions currently sells the majority of its products to corporations to give as gifts. However, Greenhow said he is looking forward to expanding retail business in downtown Litchfield, and will name the retail space The Sweet Depot. “It gives us an opportunity to sell our products locally and let people try some of the new products,” he said of his original slow-cooked caramels, hand-poured almond toffee, homemade peanut brittle and fudge. Sweet Promotions has been open in Grove City for seven years. Greenhow used to be

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One of Sweet Promotions’ signature products are slowcooked caramels, available in flavors like sea-salt, cranberry, espresso and apple. part-owner of KLFD and a downtown bakery. Greenhow said the story of Sweet Promotions began during the holiday season several years ago: Greenhow and his business partner decided to give peanut brittle from their bakery to radio station clients, but three days before the brittle was to be made, the chefs left. “So we learned how to make peanut brittle and the rest developed from there,” said Greenhow, who then sold the radio station and opened Sweet Promotions in an old chicken broasting restaurant in Grove City. That building will become a restaurant for Chris DeKoster, owner of Hog-N-The Road barbecue trailer. And Greenhow is moving his business to Litchfield, renting space from Dean Ohland, in the building that used to hold Dueber’s Department Store. Minnesota Coffee Roasting Co. also will share the space. Greenhow noted they are still looking for one or

LITCHFIELD DOWNTOWN BUSINESS Sweet Promotions Address: 207 N. Sibley Ave. Hours: limited, but featuring Sample Saturdays, when customers can try new or favorite products

two more tenants to rent the other half of the building. Greenhow said he will officially be in the store by the first week of July, and is planning a grand opening for Watercade weekend, July 5-8. “This is awfully ironic that Litchfield actually has a bunch of new businesses,” he said of the downtown revitalization. “I think that all the new places are going to be a great asset.”

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Treasures on Main offers customers a variety of new and used finds, including antiques, furniture and appliances. “We’ve got a little bit of everything,” said owner Keith Blad.

Treasures on Main offers new, used home products Store sells furniture, appliances from estate sales, model homes By Jenny Berg STAFF WRITER

eith Blad opened Treasures on Main this spring as a way to bring quality home products to Litchfield at a reasonable price, and to help reinvigorate downtown. “There’s a way to revive these downtown areas,” Blad

said. “I guess I just think it’s going to be a positive place to be.” Blad sells new and used furniture, as well as household appliances that he finds at estate sales or model homes. Blad said he also holds online auctions. “What I want to do is put a good product out to the people, either new or used, at a good value,” Blad said. Blad is planning to conduct weekly drawings for a night out for two at a local restaurant, and said community members can register in-store. The grand opening for Treasures on Main will be July 6 and 7.

LITCHFIELD DOWNTOWN BUSINESS Treasures on Main Address: 223 N. Sibley Ave. Hours: Noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, noon to 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays

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in our community. “It is really important that downtown gets revived,” Johnson said. “A lot of the buildings are old and need repair but hopefully someone can get in there and make it work.” Tim Cook owns many of the buildings downtown, including the locations that hold $20something, Treasures on Main, and Natural Foods Coop & Market. Cook said the force behind the revitalization of downtown Litchfield started more than three years ago with a focus group of downtown building owners. “The idea was, we’ve got to do something,” Cook said of the consensus between owners. “The downtown was at a tipping point. Either we get the 20 to 30 people who own buildings on board or keep going down the same path,” Cook said. “Generally speaking, we said we need to do something, or it will get worse.” Litchfield City Council

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Empty buildings speckle downtown Litchfield, but three new businesses have opened and two more are preparing to open. Tim Cook, who owns the building at 134 N. Sibley Ave., far right, said the structure will be renovated to hold a collection of businesses. Rep. Dean Urdahl, R-Acton Township, plans to open a campaign office there, too, pending approval. member Connie Lies said the Litchfield Heritage Preservation Commission, which was formed in 2008, has acted as the regulatory body for restoring downtown. Lies noted the commission has set guidelines for renovations and, more im-

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portantly, worked to educate downtown building and business owners. “We do know from a long history that the more historic a town looks, the more people are attracted to it,” Lies said. After a few years of building owners focusing on restorative work and appearance, and maybe with the help of a slow economical uptick, five storefronts are no longer dark. Most of the new downtown businesses are planning their grand opening for Watercade weekend, July 5-8, including the confectionery company Sweet Promotions, said owner Bob Greenhow. “I don’t know why it all happened at once, but it did,”

Greenhow said of the slew of new businesses. “So, we’ll just reinvent downtown Litchfield.” Cook also plans to renovate the building at 134 N. Sibley Ave. and offer the space to a collection of businesses, including Premier Real Estate Services. Rep. Dean Urdahl, R-Acton Township, plans to open his campaign office at the location, as well, pending approval of the Republican Party Executive Committee. “It’s always good to see more of our storefronts being used again,” said Urdahl. “I think it’s a sign of our economy improving.”

Minnesota Coffee Roasting Co. to offer small retail side Business moves from Grove City to Litchfield

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ustomers beware: Don’t say the “Fword” in front of Sandy Knott, owner of Minnesota Coffee Roasting Co. “Folgers,” that is. Knott recently moved her coffee roasting company from Grove City to downtown Litchfield, and carried the sweet and robust aromas with her. She started roasting beans early this week. Knott mostly roasts to order, but will have a small retail environment, selling the leftovers from orders. Knott said she might offer samples of some flavors, but does not want to brew coffee because Cricket Meadow already sells her coffee. Knott receives imported coffee beans from a company in St. Paul, roasts the beans, and then adds flavoring, the most popular being Highlander Grogg, Jamaica Me Crazy, Caramel Kiss and

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Land of Lakes. Minnesota Coffee Roasting Co. opened in 2006 in the old Grove City grocery building on U.S. Highway 12. When the building sold this spring, Knott decided to move her company to Litchfield. “I think it’s going to be a good fit. It’s so much more room and so much brighter,” Knott said of the new building. Knott will not hold a grand opening because her business is mostly wholesale, but the public is welcome to stop by and soak up the succulent smell of coffee roasting.

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Litchfield resident Natalie Hansen, 11, shops at $20something, which sells fashionable clothes and accessories for less than $29. Doffing’s Smart Wear clothing store for many years. “The space feels dramatic and is perfectly built to hold our store,” Sparboe said. The shop opened June 8, and the grand opening will be July 6-7. Sparboe said they will stay open late, serve treats and entertain with live music. “We’re going to throw the doors open and make it so people can come in and see what we’re doing,” Sparboe said.

LITCHFIELD DOWNTOWN BUSINESS $20something Address: 215 N. Sibley Ave. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday

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By Jenny Berg ocal entrepreneurs Theresa Sparboe and Jill Gabrielson reinvented Litchfield’s resale business last year when they opened 2 Chicks Upscale Resale Boutique. The two are at it again— this time selling new fashionable clothing and accessories at a reasonable price. The name of their new downtown store, $20something, is a play on words, Sparboe said: All clothes are less than $30, but it also represents a youthful state of mind. “In running 2 Chicks, we got the feedback that people were interested in an outlet in town for new clothing that was fashionable,” Sparboe said. The new store sells trendy tops, leggings and dresses, as well as slacks, jackets, shoes, jewelry and handbags. Sparboe said they are able to sell items at a modest price because online wholesalers will ship them one or two items. The days of buying in bulk from China are over. “The reason our prices are

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Obituaries Arlene Johnson, 80 June 25, 2012

Arlene Alice Johnson, 80, of Litchfield, died Monday at Emmanuel Nursing Home of Litchfield. Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at First Presbyterian Church in Litchfield. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Lake Ripley Cemetery. The daughter of Marlin and Florence (Campbell) Booth, she was born Aug. 17, 1931, in Meeker County. She grew up and attended grade school in Forest City. She

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graduated from Litchfield High School in 1949 and continued her education at St. Cloud State University. In 1952 she married Harlan Johnson at First Presbyterian Church in Litchfield. She taught school in Kingston and Sauk Rapids before moving to Dassel. She taught at Dassel-Cokato School and also served as curriculum administrator for 44 years. She continued to substitute teach after she retired, and for a few years while wintering in Arizona she helped students with learning disabilities. She was active in First Presbyterian Church, serving as elder, clerk of session and Sunday school teacher. She also enjoyed singing in the choir. She was a charter member of the Forest City Threshers and enjoyed trav-

eling to tractor shows with Harlan. She enjoyed yardwork, baking bread and music. She is survived by her husband, Harlan of Litchfield; sons, Richard (Carrie) Johnson of Kimball, Doug (Laurie) Johnson of Litchfield; grandson, Jared Johnson (fiancée Courtney Nistler) of Litchfield; her close cousins, Darlene Miller, Barb Wischmann and Delores Whiddon. She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother, Donna; and sister, Beulah. Memorials are preferred to First Presbyterian Church. Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home & Cremation is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at www.johnsonhagglund.com.

Darlin Dahlk, 85 June 20, 2012

Darlin Ellen Dahlk, 85, of Hutchinson, died June 20 at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Funeral was June 26 at the Dobratz-Hantge Chapel in Hutchinson, with interment in the City Cemetery in Cosmos. Clergy officiating was Pastor Mark Richardson. Organist was Bonnie Westmiller. Soloist Tim Lundgren sang “Amazing Grace.” Congregational hymns were “How Great Thou Art” and “I Know That My Redeemer Lives.” Casket bearers were Sandi Lundgren, Tim Lundgren, Shari Meixner, Jim Kutzke, Craig Feldman and Erin Feldman. She was born June 2, 1927, on the family farm in rural Stewart, McLeod County. She was the daughter of August and Amelia (Nieman) Leske. She was baptized as an infant on July 3, 1927, and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth. She received her education in Hutchinson, and was a graduate of Hutchinson High School. In August 1946, she married Martin Kutzke with a jus-

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50th anniversary for Butch and Ann Schulte Come, celebrate 50 years of life with family friends on Butch and Ann Schulte’s 50th wedding anniversary. May your stories and laughter be your gift to them. An open house will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 7, at their home, 62778 205 St., Litchfield. Butch and Ann were married in Bancroft, Iowa, on July 7, 1962. Hosted by their children. (R18-A20) ——————

50th anniversary for Alvin and Darlene Walsh An open house 50th wedding anniversary for Alvin and Darlene Walsh will be from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at the Walsh farm, 22739 Minnesota Highway 4, Grove City. We look forward to celebrating with you. No gifts please. (R18-A20) ——————

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Henry & Ruth Lange celebrate 60th anniversary The children of Henry and Ruth (Schmedeke) Lange are pleased to announce their parents’ 60th wedding anniversary. Congratulations, Mom and Dad! The Langes of St. Cloud (formerly of Darwin) were married on June 28, 1952. (A18-R18) ——————

Bridal shower for Andrea Peterson & Ben Meyer An open house bridal shower for Andrea Peterson, bride-to-be of Ben Meyer, will be from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 8, at St. John’s Education Center, 17260 U.S. Highway 12 SW, Cokato. Andrea is the daughter of Lee and Bernie Peterson of Darwin. Ben is the son of Dick and Dottie Meyer of Mesa, AZ. The couple is registered at Target and amazon.com. (R18-A19) ——————

An open house bridal shower in honor of Amy Christofferson, bride-to-be of Justin Blunt, will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 30, at Ostmark Lutheran Church, 32721 580 Ave,. Watkins. Parents of the couple are Bob and Lori Christofferson of rural Kimball, Rona Blunt of Litchfield, and David Blunt of rural Litchfield. All are welcome. The couple is registered at Target, Shopko, Mills Fleet and the Emmaus Gift Shop. (A17-R18) ——————

Litchfield Opera House sponsors ‘A Walk Through Meeker County’ This year as a part of Watercade and in homage to Meeker County’s other historical fixtures, the Litchfield Opera House is sponsoring “A Walk Through Meeker County” on Saturday, July 7. “A Walk Through Meeker County” will showcase historical places and events that are located in Meeker County in the hopes of educating our fellow citizens about our shared past. This event is a collaboration of the historical organizations from around the county. Those organizations in attendance include: Little Red Schoolhouse, Litchfield Heritage Preservation Commission, Meeker County Historical Society Museum/G.A.R. Hall, Dassel Area Historical Society, Grove City Area Historical Society, Ness Church, Forest City Stockade, Forest City Threshers, Historical Treasures, and the Litchfield Opera House. Each organization will have a booth where you can talk with someone and learn about their individual landmarks or events. “A Walk Through Meeker County”

will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 7, at the Litchfield Opera House. The Litchfield Opera House is located on the corner of East Second Street and North Marshall Avenue, just one block south of Central Park, where Art in the Park will be taking place. There is no charge to attend this event. “A Walk Through Meeker County” is sponsored, in part, with a grant from Hutchinson 3M. (R18-A20) ——————

Grove City Golf Open The Grove City Open Golf Tournament at Island Pine Golf Course, Atwater, will be Saturday, Aug. 4, with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. To enter your team or as a single player, call Gordon Czycalla at 320-857-2636 or Nick Peterson at 320-857-2521 by July 28, 2012. For cart rentals, call Island Pine by July 28, 320-974-8600. On the day of the open, please be checked in no later than 8:30 a.m. Each golfer will be responsible for a $5 entry fee to the Grove City Lions Club plus green fees and cart rental. The event is sponsored by the Grove City Lions Club. (R18-A20) ——————

Baby shower for Alexis Blunt An open house baby shower for Alexis Blunt, daughter of Amy Christofferson and Justin Blunt, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at Ostmark Lutheran Church. Everyone is welcome. They are registered at Shopko and Target. (A18-R18)

Florette Laabs, 96 June 19, 2012

Floretta “Flo” Mary Laabs, 96, of Grove City died June 19 at her home. A Mass of Christian burial was June 22 at Church of Our Lady in Manannah with Monsignor Francis Garvey celebrating. Interment was in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Litchfield. The daughter of Andrew and Minnie (Krebsbach) Forcier, she was born Jan. 16, 1916, in Stewart. She attended country school. On June 14, 1944, she married Harry August Laabs in Stewart. They

Ronald McCandless, 90 June 18, 2012

Ronald Jerome “Jerry” McCandless, 90, of Hutchinson, died Monday, June 18, 2012, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Memorial service was 1 p.m., Friday, June 22, at Christ The King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in the Arndahl Cemetery, south of Grove City, at a later date. Clergy officiating was Pastor Jon Lindekugel, Reverend Thor Skeie. Organist was Bonnie Westmiller. Soloist Anita Spading sang “Amazing Grace” (accompanied by Jim Nelson). Congregational hymns were “In The Garden” and “To God Be The Glory.” Military honors was The Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad. Ronald Jerome McCandless was born on Jan. 28, 1922, at the family home in Luverne. He was the son of Roland and Catherine (Rethlake) McCandless. Jerry was baptized as an infant on Feb. 5, 1922, at St. Catherine’s Church in Luverne, and later confirmed in his faith as an adult at the

Karen Schrotberger, 62 June 21, 2012

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Graduation open house for Joe James An open house honoring Eden Valley-Watkins graduate, Joe James, will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 1, at the home of Todd and Renita Rohloff, 51 Elm St., Kimball. Joe is the son of Ernie and Tina Junker. (A18-R18) ——————

Karen Schrotberger, 62, of Cokato, died peacefully in her home on Thursday, June 21, 2012 after a long battle with multiple illnesses. Karen resided in Cokato and was formerly of Litchfield. She graduated from Litchfield High School in 1969 and the Litchfield School of Nursing in 1970. Karen worked in each the Dassel, Cokato and Howard Lake nursing homes

tice of the peace in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with five children, Vickie, Kathy, Keith, Jason and Carolee. She and Martin resided in Cosmos. They shared 29 years of marriage, until Martin passed away Aug. 14, 1975. On Oct. 28, 1984, she married Orville Dahlk at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. She and Orville resided in Litchfield. They shared nine years of marriage until Orville passed away in 1993. In addition to being a loving homemaker and mother, she held employment as a clerk at Cosmos Drugstore in Cosmos. She retired in 1968. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. She was also a member of Hutchinson American Legion Post 96 Auxiliary. She enjoyed painting with oils, making dolls and sewing. She also enjoyed bowling and loved to travel. Her favorite places to visit were Arizona and Hawaii. She especially enjoyed the time she spent with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Vickie Mead of Apple Valley, Minn., Kathy (Dave)

Feldman of Renville, Minn., Keith (Marie) Kutzke of Hutchinson, Jason Kutzke; grandchildren, Craig (Stacey) Feldman, Erin Feldman, Shari Meixner, Sandi (Tim) Lundgren, Angie Stiller, Tammie (Kris) Adams; 12 great grandchildren; step-children, Orville Dahlk Jr. of Cosmos, Diane (Eugene) Wehking of Hector, Minn.; sister, Lenaora (Chuck) Halstad of Backus, Minn.; brother-in-law, Thomas Perkins of Honolulu; nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, August and Amelia Leske; first husband, Martin Kutzke; second husband, Orville Dahlk; daughter, Carolee Kutzke in infancy; sisters, Mercedes Schwartz and her husband, Elmer; Delain Vargason and her husband, George; and Tookie Perkins; brother, Lloyd Leske; niece, Bonnie Schwartz; and grandniece, Debbie Kutzke. Arrangements by DobratzHantge Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guestbook available at www.hantge.com.

moved to rural Cosmos where they farmed until 1952. They moved near Grove City and continued farming, and she lived there until her death. She was a life member of the VFW and Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed bowling and bowled with the VFW Mixed Doubles for forty plus years. She also enjoyed fishing at the cabin, gardening vegetables and flowers, and raising and selling chickens. She was a member of the Church of Our Lady in Manannah. She is survived by her children, Virgil (Joyce) Laabs of Kandiyohi, Minn., Darlene Anderson of Paynesville, Vic-

tor (Rita) Laabs of Backus, Minn., David (Barb) Laabs of Litchfield, Phyllis (John) Rueckert of Sioux Falls, S.D., 17 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren and 10 greatgreat-grandchildren; her brother, George (Evie) Forcier of Winsted, Minn.; sister, Laura Young of Litchfield; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry; five brothers and two sisters. Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home & Cremation was in charge of arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at www.johnsonhagglund.com.

Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. He received his education in Litchfield and was a graduate of the Litchfield High School Class of 1940. Jerry entered active military service in the United States Army Air Force and the United States Navel Reserves on Sept. 23, 1943 and served his country during World War II. He received an Honorable Discharge on Feb. 26, 1946. On March 23, 1950, Jerry was united in marriage to Lois Danielson. This marriage was blessed with four children, James, Carol, Jean and Janet. Jerry and Lois resided in Grove City. They later moved to Hutchinson. They shared 62 years of marriage. Jerry owned and operated McCandless Construction (excavating and road grading) Company in Pennock. He later was employed at Cargill in Litchfield. Jerry was a member of Christ The King Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. He was also a member of Hutchinson American Legion Post #96 and Litchfield and Eden Valley Bowling League. Jerry enjoyed cards and bowling. He was an avid Minnesota Twins Baseball fan. Jerry was a people person. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends. Jerry is survived by his

wife, Lois McCandless of Hutchinson; children, James “Jim” McCandless and his wife, Diane of Litchfield, Carol Higgins and her husband, Wally of Hutchinson, Jean Winslow and her husband, Mike of Newport, Ore., Janet Olson and her husband, Barry of Hutchinson; 11grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sisters, Joan Johnson and her husband, Jim of Hutchinson, Esther Skeate and her husband, John of Emily, Marietta Sueck and her husband, Lee of Bloomington, Marilyn Krenick and her husband, Joe of St. Paul Park; brother, Pat McCandless and his wife, Nancy of Mesa, Ariz.; brother-in-law, Russell Spading of Newport; many other Nieces, Nephews, relatives and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Roland and Catherine McCandless; sisters, Eileen Hagel and her husband, Donald, Connie Snyder and her husband, Guy and Alice Spading; brother, Richard “Dick” McCandless and his wife, Esther. Arrangements by the Dobratz-Hantge Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guest book available at www.hantge.com. Please click on Obituaries/Guest Book.

for almost 35 combined years. She enjoyed getting out and going to coffee with her friends and spoiling her grandchildren and the children in her neighborhood. She had an amazing ability to remember birthdays and other important dates and always had treats and presents ready for those special days. Karen will always be remembered as a loving and giving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by husband, Michael; daughter, Sara Stan-

ley and daughter, Jennifer Schrotberger and her fiancé Michael Hoskins; grandchildren, Hailey, Devon, Conner, Logan. She is survived by her mother, Bertha Moser and siblings Jerome Kalkbrenner, David Kalkbrenner, Betty Syverson, Marie Solem, and Matt Moser. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Kalkbrenner. Arrangements with the Swanson Peterson Funeral Home in Cokato.

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80th birthday open house for Donna Berg An open house 80th birthday in honor of Donna Berg will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 7, at 4B’z Event Center, 905 Fifth St. W., Litchfield on (R18-A20)

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LeeAnn Niece, 45 June 26, 2012

LeeAnn K. Niece, 45, of Litchfield, died Tuesday at Ecumen Emmanuel Home in Litchfield. A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be in Lake Ripley Cemetery in Litchfield. Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home & Cremation is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at www.johnsonhagglund.com.

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This day in sports history June 20, 1990: Craig Lokken set a Litchfield Blues record by crushing three home runs in one game. Lokken went deep three times in a 17-11 amateur baseball victory over Howard Lake.

Kicking her way to Korea ACGC graduate takes on new Tae Kwon Do challenge By Lyle Diekmann SPORTS EDITOR

Your typical high school senior saves their graduation money to use for college. Not Halyn Baggenstoss. The recent Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City High School graduate has been invited to test for her first dan in Hap Ki Do, at the Kukkiwon in Seoul, South Korea. Baggenstoss will make the trip to Korea Sept. 17-27. “This is definitely one of the biggest moments I’ve had in Tae Kwon Do,” Baggenstoss said. “It’s a huge honor. One of my friends went last year and she was considered one of the youngest to go and he is three years older than I am.” Baggenstoss, 18, will be one of the youngest Americans to make the trip to Korea for her dan, which is an advanced ranking system in Tae Kwon Do. Students must be 16 years old to test for a dan and must be 18 to test in Korea. “For two weeks she wouldn’t stop jumping around,” said Halyn’s mom Melissa. Baggenstoss, who trains with Master Earline Schulstad at Lee’s Tae Kwon Do – New London-Spicer, is one of several hundred black belts in the association who are eligible to make the trip. “They have chosen 22 black belts for this year,” Baggenstoss said. “Just to be thought of for an invitation is an honor because you have to distinguish yourself from everyone

else.” Her test in Korea will be for a black belt in Hap Ki Do, which a form of self-defense that employs joint locks, techniques of other martial arts, as well as kicks, punches, and other striking attacks. Baggenstoss will be spending the rest of her summer training for the grueling 10day test. “It’s extremely new to me, but I’m sure they will make sure I’m ready,” Baggenstoss said. “I’ve been told I have to carry someone up a mountain. I’ve tried to ask some of my friends (what to expect), but it’s pretty much a mystery. Experiencing it is the only real way to know what is going on.” The testing is done in private. Only instructors and the individuals who are being tested are allowed to witness the events. Melissa said she has not seen her daughter test for a belt since she was eight years old. “It’s hard not to go and watch, but you have to be respectful,” Melissa said. “You want to be there and encourage them, but if they are ready for the test they should have the maturity of an adult. Still, it’s hard as a parent to let go.” Baggenstoss was six years old when she began her training in Tae Kwon Do, which is loosely translated as “the way of the hand and foot.” While she initially was intimidated by the sport and her master, Baggenstoss quickly developed a passion for the tenants of Tae Kwon Do – courtesy, integrity, perseverance, indomitable spirit and self control. “When she started out she was extremely shy,” Melissa

Tougher hockey penalties will stay in effect Boarding and checking from behind penalties will continue to warrant fiveminute majors for at least one more season in Minnesota’s youth hockey games. The Minnesota Hockey governing board, which oversees the sport for 40,000 youth players, changed its rules last season in the wake of Jack Jablonski’s spinal injury. The Benilde-St. Margaret’s player was paralyzed after being checked from behind into the boards during a junior varsity game.

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Grove City’s Halyn Baggenstoss holds her second dan certificate. Baggenstoss trains with Master Earline Shulstad, left, at Lee’s Tae Kwon Do – New London-Spicer. said. “You would never guess that now.” The skills came easily to Baggenstoss, who quickly earned belt after belt and become one of the top competitors in her association.

“My aim since I was a little girl was to become the master because I thought they were really cool,” Baggenstoss said. “If I stay in my association, I could become the youngest female master in Tae Kwon

Do.” Baggenstoss could become a master in as little as five years, but passing the test in See KOREA on Page 10A

Penalties for checking from behind and boarding used to be two-minute minors, but the board voted 18-6 to continue the tougher penalties through the 2012-2013 season. Sunday’s vote keeps youth hockey rules in line with rules established by the Minnesota High School League, which made similar changes to penalties for checking from behind, boarding and head contact. The MSHSL rule changes also are in effect for the 20122013 season.

Urdahl a fill-in umpire

Post 2818 wins six straight Volinkaty strokes RBI single to beat Foley in 10 innings By Lyle Diekmann SPORTS EDITOR

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Eden Valley-Watkins catcher Brendan Ashton was one of 25 players chosen for the Minnesota High School Baseball Coaches Association Class A All-State team.

Ashton earns spot on all-state squad Eden Valley-Watkins standout to play at Nebraska-Omaha By Lyle Diekmann SPORTS EDITOR

After back-to-back state championship seasons, the Eden Valley-Watkins baseball team took a step back in 2012. The Eagles won only nine of their 21 games this season, but that did not hurt the stock of Brendan Ashton. EV-W’s senior catcher was one of 25 players selected for the Minnesota High School Baseball Coaches Association Class A All-State team.

“Its an honor. It feels good to have the hard work rewarded, I guess,” Ashton said. “It’s a goal that all high school kids have and it worked out for me.” Ashton batted .482 with five home runs and 36 RBI in 25 games during last season’s run to a second straight Class A title. Although his numbers took a dip in 2012, Ashton leaves EV-W as one of the top players in program history. Ashton’s all-around skills warranted an invitation to participate in the Lions AllStar Series this weekend in Chaska. He played four innings at third base and four innings See ASHTON on Page 10A

When Litchfield VFW Post 2818 needed a clutch hit, Kal Volinkaty delivered. Volinkaty’s walk-off single to left field in the bottom of the 10th inning propelled Litchfield to a 5-4 victory over Foley Monday at Optimist Park. “It was starting to feel like that game was never going to end,” Litchfield coach Jeff Wollin said. “That was a big hit by Kal.” Sam Renner went 3-for-4 and scored a run for Post 2818, which outhit Foley 11-3. Left-hander Austin Larson also had two hits and pitched 10 innings for the win. He See VFW on Page 10A

So what happens when an umpire does not show up for his scheduled amateur baseball game? The manager looks for qualified replacements in the stands. Rep. Dean Urdahl, R-Acton Township, was called upon to umpire the Litchfield Blues/Hamel Hawks game Friday at Optimist Park. Litchfield manager Rube Nathe said Urdahl “did a respectable job” behind the plate.

Johnson steps down as athletic director

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Litchfield’s Cody Klabunde dives back to first base during a 14-9 win over St. Cloud Red June 21 at Optimist Park. Post 2818 has won six consecutive games overall.

Long-time Eden ValleyWatkins coach, teacher and administrator Jay Johnson is retiring as the school’s activities director. Johnson was activities director at the school for 20 years. Dave Schneider will be Johnson’s replacement.

Litchfield baseball team hands out awards The Litchfield baseball team honored several players during its season-ending banquet. Dylan Koll (Pitching Ace), Eddie Estrada (Big Stick), Mike Spreiter (Gold Glove), Trevor Park (Most Improved and Teammate Award) and Mitch Wollin (Most Dedicated) won individual awards. Koll and Wollin shared the Mr. Hustle Award. Park, Tyler Larson, Nathan King and Dan Oster were selected to the AllWright County Conference Academic Team.

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Correction

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Litchfield American Legion Post 104 third baseman Matt Hopkins attempts to make a diving catch during Monday’s 6-3 win over BOLD. For more Legion baseball coverage, turn to Page 10A.

In last week’s paper Derek Koll was incorrectly listed on the All-Wright County Conference baseball team. Derek’s brother, Dylan, was the all-conference performer. ◆ Contact me at sports@independentreview.net or follow me on Twitter at Lyle Diekmann@LitchSportsGuy

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Post 104 places fifth at VFW: Sweep St. Cloud Red, Foley Mankato’s Mulvihill Invite FROM PAGE 9A

Estrada sacrifice fly lifts Litchfield to 6-5 win over Mankato Litchfield American Legion Post 104 rallied from a 5-2 deficit in the top of the seventh inning to defeat Mankato National 6-5 in the fifth-place game of the Sixth Annual Mulvihill Invitational Sunday in Mankato. Eduardo Estrada drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly to right field. Ryan Wahl finished the game 3-for-4 with two runs scored and a triple, while Mike Spreiter and Austin Jones each had two hits. David Hamm pitched three innings of one-hit ball in relief for the win. He walked two and struck out one. Litchfield (6-6-1) split a double-header Monday at Optimist Park, losing 4-1 to Kerkhoven and winning 6-3 over BOLD. Matt Hopkins was 2-for-3 with an RBI in the win over BOLD. Estrada drove in two runs and struck out eight for the complete-game victory. Results Friday

Prior Lake 3, Litchfield 0 HITTING - Prior Lake:not available. Litchfield: Mike Spreiter 1-for-4; Eduardo Estrada 1-for-3; Zach Kinny 2-for-3; Austin Jones 1for-3; Cody Klabunde 2-for-3. PITCHING (ip-h-r-er-bb-k) - Prior Lake: not available. Litchfield: Dylan Koll (L) 7-7-33-1-5. Results Friday

Apple Valley 7, Litchfield 3 HITTING - Apple Valley: not available. Litchfield: Ryan Wahl 2-for-3, run; Zach Kinny 1-for-3, run; Austin Jones 2-for-3; Dylan Koll 1-for-2; Cody Klabunde 0-for-2, run. PITCHING (ip-h-r-er-bb-k) - Apple Valley: not available. Litchfield: David Hamm (L) 7-57-7-5-0. Results Saturday

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LEGION HITTING - New Ulm: not available. Litchfield: Mike Spreiter 2-for-4, 2 runs, 2B; Eduardo Estrada 1-for-4, run; Matt Hopkins 1-for3, run, 2B; Jake Schultz 2-for-3; Zach Kinny 0for-3, run. PITCHING (ip-h-r-er-bb-k) - New Ulm: not available. Litchfield: Jesse Rue (W) 6-3-33-5-6; Estrada (SV) 1-0-1-1-2-2. Results Sunday

Litchfield 6, Mankato National 5 HITTING - Mankato: Z. Mullin 1-for-3; B. Kowoski 1-for-3; J. Mages 1-for-3; S. Sellner 2-for-4; R. Ohme 3-for-4, 2B. Litchfield: Mike Spreiter 2-for-4, run, 2B; Ryan Wahl 3-for-4, 2 runs, 3B; Eduardo Estrada 1-for-3, RBI, SF; Austin Jones 2-for-3; Cody Klabunde 1-for-3, run; Jake Schultz 1-for-1, run. PITCHING (ip-h-r-er-bb-k) - Mankato: not available. Litchfield: Dan Oster 4-7-4-41-1; David Hamm (W) 3-1-1-1-2-1. Results Monday

Kerkhoven 4, Litchfield 1 Kerkhoven ................ 110 101 0 - 4 10 1 Litchfield (5-6-1) ....... 000 010 0 - 1 4 1 HITTING - Kerkhoven: Jonah Johnson 2for-3, 3 runs; Joe Buck 3-for-4, 3 RBI; Jesse Engler 1-for-3; Austen Bowman 1-for-2; Brendon Hjelle 1-for-3; Travis Lamecker 1for-1; Blake Hagen 2-for-3. Litchfield: Ryan Wahl 1-for-4, 2B; Matt Hopkins 1-for-2; Dylan Koll 1-for-3, Jesse Rue 1-for-3. PITCHING (ip-h-r-er-bb-k) - Kerkhoven: Austen Bowman (W) 7-4-1-1-2-6. Litchfield: Dylan Kotzer (L) 4-6-3-3-1-4; David Hamm 3-4-1-0-1-1. Results Monday

Litchfield 6, BOLD 3 BOLD ........................ 100 002 0 - 3 5 4 Litchfield (6-6-1) ....... 501 000 x - 6 6 1 HITTING - BOLD: Logan Sandgren 2-for3, 2 RBI; Riley Kramer 1-for-3, RBI; Trent Athmann 1-for-3; Tyler Rock 1-for-3. Litchfield: Zach Kinny 1-for-3; Eduardo Estrada 1-for3, 2 RBI, 2B; Matt Hopkins 2-for-3, RBI; Trevor Park 1-for-3, RBI; Tyler Hank 1-for-3. PITCHING (ip-h-r-er-bb-k) - BOLD: Tyler Seehusen (L) 4-5-6-3-0-1; Jake Marcus 2-10-0-1-3. Litchfield: Estrada (W) 7-5-3-2-48.

Hector nips Tri-Town Tri-Town could not hold a 2-0 lead in the late innings, losing 4-3 to Hector Monday in Atwater. Hector scored two runs in the top of the sixth and two more in the seventh to go up 4-2. Atwater scored once in the bottom of the inning, but could not force extra innings. Dylan Hoerchler and Jordan P. Nelson drove in runs

allowed four runs – all unearned – and struck out 11. Litchfield completed the sweep with a 7-4 win over Foley in the second game of a double-header. Ross Wendlandt was 2-for-2 with two runs scored, while Riley Johnson picked up the win for Litchfield, which extending its winning streak to six games. “I think we’ve maybe benefited from our early schedule, but who knows,” Wollin said. “We’ll play a lot of St. Cloud area teams the next few weeks.” Litchfield plays host to Little Falls for a double-header, beginning at 11 a.m. today at Optimist Park.

for Tri-Town. Nelson was tagged with the loss, allowing 10 hits and four earned runs over seven innings. Results Saturday

Fairfax 5,Tri-Town 3 Tri-Town ....................... 012 000 0 - 3 5 4 Fairfax .......................... 010 400 x - 5 7 1 HITTING - Tri-Town: David Kinzler 1-for3; Jordan Nelson (So.) 1-for-4; Jordan Nelson (Jr.) 1-for-3, RBI; Lucas Damm 2-for-3, RBI, 2 2B. Fairfax: Zach Block 2-for-3. PITCHING (ip-h-r-er-bb-k) - Tri-Town: Kinzler (L) 4-5-5-4-3-0; Brody Larson 2-2-0-00-0. Fairfax: Cade Leitheiser (W) 6-4-3-2-5-5; Tanner Buettner (SV) 1-1-0-0-1-0. Results Saturday

New London-Spicer 6,Tri-Town 3 NL-Spicer ..................... 002 202 0 - 6 7 1 Tri-Town ....................... 001 200 0 - 3 8 0 HITTING - NL-S: Ryan Vraa 2-for-4, 2 runs; Steve Ammerman 1-for-4; Nick Bergeson 2-for-4, 2 runs, 3B; Logan Brink 1-for-3; Tanner Thunstedt 1-for-3, run. Tri-Town: David Kinzler 1-for-4; Brody Larson 1-for-2; Lucas Damm 2-for-3, run; Jordan Nelson (So.) 1-for-3, run; Mitchel Macik 2-for-3, 2 RBI; Jordan Nelson (Jr.) 1-for-3, 2B. PITCHING (ip-h-r-er-bb-k) - NL-S: Bergeson (W) 7-8-3-2-1-2. Tri-Town: Larson (L) 5 2/3-8-6-4-3-2; Damm 1 1/3-0-0-0-2-2. Results Monday Hector ......................... 002 202 0 - 6 7 1 Tri-Town ...................... 001 200 0 - 3 8 0 HITTING - Hector: Ben Maiers 2-for-4; Mason Clark 1-for-3; Tate Lange 1-for-4, 2 RBI; Cale Olinger 3-for-4; Kyle Kubesh 1-for4; Dylan Kalenberg 1-for-3, 2 RBI. Tri-Town: Dylan Hoerchler 1-for-3, RBI; David Kinzler 1for-4; Lucas Damm 1-for-3; Jordan P. Nelson 1-for-2, RBI. PITCHING (ip-h-r-er-bb-k) - Hector: Lange 2-1-0-0-2-2; Maiers (W) 5-3-3-3-2-4. Tri-Town: Nelson (L) 7-10-4-4-4-6.

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behind the plate for the North all-stars, which finished 0-3 in the round-robin tournament. Even though Ashton only played in two of the three games – he missed one game to attend a graduation party – he enjoyed the opportunity to compete against the best senior baseball players in the state. “We didn’t do that hot, but there is a heap of talent there,” Ashton said. “All those guys are going to compete in college ball. It was fun to com-

EV-W loses to Hector Hector broke a 2-2 tie with three runs in the top of the seventh inning, defeating Eden Valley-Watkins 5-3 June 21. Kevin Kramer went 2-for-4 with two runs scored but took the loss for EV-W.

St. Cloud Red ............ 303 101 2 - 9 8 2 Litchfield (5-5-1) ........ 331 412 x - 14 14 3 HITTING - St.Cloud Red:Michael Ashwil 2for-3, 2 runs, 2 RBI, 2 2B; Ben Alvord 2-for-4, 2 runs, RBI, 3B; Dallas Haugen 0-for-1, 4 BB, 3 runs. Litchfield: Riley Johnson 2-for-4, 2 runs, RBI, 2 2B; Matt Hopkins 2-for-5, 2 runs; Eddie Estrada 3-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 3 runs; Andy Schneider 1-for-3, 2 RBI, run; Braeden Wahl 1for-4, run; Sam Renner 2-for-4, 2 RBI, run; Taylor Kraft 1-for-4, RBI, run; Cody Klabunde 2-for3, 3 runs, 2B. PITCHING (ip-h-r-er-bb-k) - St. Cloud Red: Zack Overboe (L) 4-9-11-8-5-4; John Quinlan 2-5-3-3-2-3. Litchfield: Austin Larson 3-3-5-23-4; Sam Renner (W) 4-5-4-3-5-5. Results June 21

Litchfield 12, St. Cloud Red 6 St. Cloud Red ................... 000 51 - 6 5 2 Litchfield (6-5-1) ............... 046 2x - 12 10 2 HITTING - St. Cloud Red: John Quinlan 1for-2, 2 runs, 2B; Jack Atkinson 1-for-2, 2 RBI, 2B. Litchfield: Jake Schultz 1-for-4, RBI; Dylan Kotzer 0-for-2, 2 runs, RBI, 2 BB; Braeden Wahl 2-for-3, RBI, run, 2B; Sam Renner 2-for-4, 2 RBI,

Litchfield 5, Foley 4 Foley .................... 000 211 000 0 - 4 3 1 Litchfield (7-5-1) .. 030 100 000 0 - 5 11 6 HITTING - Foley: not available. Litchfield: Matt Hopkins 2-for-5, run; Brandon Behnke 1for-3, run, 2 BB; Sam Renner 3-for-4, run; Luke Schultz 2-for-4, 3 RBI, run; Austin Larson 2-for4, RBI; Kal Volinkaty 1-for-1, RBI. PITCHING (ip-h-r-er-bb-k) - Foley: not available. Litchfield: Larson (W) 10-3-4-0-111. Results Monday

Litchfield 7, Foley 4 Foley .......................................... 400 - 4 5 0 Litchfield (8-5-1) ........................ 25x - 7 5 1 HITTING - Foley: not available. Litchfield: Ross Wendlandt 2-for-2, 2 runs, RBI; Braeden Wahl 1-for-1, RBI, run, 2B; Treyton Borchardt 1for-2, 2 RBI; Sam Renner 0-for-1, RBI, BB; Riley Johnson 0-for-1, RBI, run, SF; Austin Larson 1for-2, RBI, 2B. PITCHING (ip-h-r-er-bb-k) - Foley: not available. Litchfield: Riley Johnson (W) 3-5-42-2-0.

pete at that level.” Ashton will continue to be tested by good competition next spring. After finishing up the amateur baseball season this summer with Watkins, Ashton has committed to play baseball at the University of NebraskaOmaha. “It was a good experience going out there and seeing some of those kids that I will be playing against next year,” Ashton said. “It has always been a dream to play Division I baseball, so I decided to go for it.”

Nebraska-Omaha just completed its first season at the DI level, finishing 12-36 overall. The team graduated its top catcher and the next three on the depth chart are leaving the program. Ashton and Collin Leif of Bemidji are the only catchers on the roster heading into the 2013 season. “I want to help turn the program around and win some ball games,” Ashton said. “If I go down there and they need me to play third base or somewhere in the infield or outfield, I’m open to whatever.”

Hector 5, Eden Valley-Watkins 3 Hector ......................... 200 000 3 - 5 7 4 EV-W ........................... 000 020 1 - 3 6 0 HITTING - Hector: Taylor Broderius 2-for3, 2 runs; Ben Maiers 3-for-4, 2 RBI, 2B; Tate Lange 1-for-4, 2 RBI; Dylan Kalenberg 1-for3, RBI. EV-W: Kevin Kramer 2-for-4, 2 runs. PITCHING (ip-h-r-er-bb-k) - Hector:Ryan Hahn (W) 7-6-3-1-2-6. EV-W:Alex Geislinger 5-3-2-2-5-7; Kramer (L) 2-4-3-3-2-4.

SCOREBOARD SUMMER BASEBALL SCHEDULE (Home events in bold)

Friday

Korea: Leaves Sept. 17 Korea is her next major hurdle. Because the trip came earlier than expected, Baggenstoss has been scrambling to

Litchfield 14, St. Cloud Red 9

Results June 21

VFW - Little Falls at Litchfield (DH),11 a.m. Legion - Fairfax at Litchfield,7 p.m.

come up with extra money. She has raised some money by doing Tae Kwon Do demonstrations and will be detasseling corn this summer. “Most black belts save up

Results June 21

run; Cody Beavers 2-for-3, 2 runs; Riley Johnson 1-for-2, 2 RBI, run; Austin Larson 1-for-3, RBI, run, 3B; Kal Volinkaty 1-for-1, 3 runs, RBI, 2 BB. PITCHING (ip-h-r-er-bb-k) - St. Cloud Red: not available. Litchfield: Wahl (W) 5-5-6-4-31. Results Monday

Ashton: Commits to Neb.-Omaha

Hector 4,Tri-Town 3

Today

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Post 2818 takes on Esko at 10 a.m. Saturday at Spicer in the first round of the Willmar/Spicer Tourney.

Blues - Litchfield at Eden Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday VFW - Litchfield vs. Esko (at Spicer) 10 a.m. Blues - Litchfield at Brainerd, 1:30 p.m.

for years for this trip, because the invitations come closer to when they become a master,” Baggenstoss said. “Tae Kwon Do is an extremely big part of my life and I don’t want to miss this opportunity.”

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Sunday VFW - Litchfield at Willmar/Spicer Tourney, TBD

Monday VFW - Litchfield at Sauk Rapids (DH), 10 a.m.

Tuesday No events scheduled

Wednesday No events scheduled

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HORSESHOES Litchfield Horseshoe Club Monday Night League (June 18) Hedlund 2 25 Hedlund Plumbing 22.5 Danielson 22 Darwin Monument 21.5 Bradley Real Estate 21.5 Rosenow’s 20 Ackman’s 14 High ringer games - Mark Smith 25, 23, 23; Jerry Hokkala 23, 19, 19. High point games - Jerry Hokkala 95, Sarah Kotila 94, Doug Bollman 92, Drew Goranson 91, Glenn Rosenow 89, Greg Benson 88, Mark Smith 88.

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Results from June 21 Litch Bowl/Blue Moose 11, VFW/Gilbertson Const. 9; Pest Pros II 13, Vintage Viking Signs 1; National Guard/American Legion 15, Haug Implement 5; Elgard Bros. 15, Towmaster/Litch Video 2; Eagles 8, VFW/Gilbertson Const. 7; Pest Pros II 14, Those Guys 10; National Guard/American Legion 8, Bobcat 0; Doosan 14, Vintage Viking Signs 13; Litch Fire Dept. 12, Bobcat 2; Eagles 22, Those Guys 21.

RACING KRASpeedway results, Willmar (June 14) (Area drivers only)

SOFTBALL Peter’s Signs New Ulm-Telecom Pest Pros II

Viking Signs 5-5 Steffe’s Auctioneers 3-3 Elgard Brothers 2-2 National Guard/American Legion 1-3 VFW/Gilbertson Construction 1-3 Quinn Seeds 1-5 R & J Racing 0-4 Results from June 19 Steffe’s Auctioneers 15, R & J Racing 3; Peter’s Signs 12, NU-Telecom 11; Steffe’s Auctioneers 12, Quinn Seeds 2; NU-Telecom 12, Viking Signs 7; Quinn Seeds 22, R & J Racing 19; Peter’s Signs 11, Viking Signs 9.

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Hobby Stock - 8. Matt Fester, Atwater. Hornets - 2. John Schmitz, Litchfield. Street Stock -4. Rick Nelson, Litchfield; 5. Andrew Hedtke, Grove City; 7. Adam Prieve, Litchfield; 7. Nick Steinhaus, Litchfield; 9. Adam Prieve,

Litchfield. Midwest Mod - 5. Jason Vejtruba, Atwater; 6. Ryan Buer, Atwater; 12. Ryan Bratz, Litchfield. Super Stock - 4. Gary Husmann, Litchfield; 5. Bruce Laabs, Grove City. Modified - 3. Zach Schultz, Grove City; 6. Jim Nystrom, Litchfield.

Cedar Mills Karting results (June 23) Shifters - 1. Ric Little, Montrose; 2. Bruce Olson, Kimball. Rookies - 1. Otto Fischbach; 2. Elena Bowen, Kimball. Sportsman - 1. Taton Hansen, Spicer; 2. Nicholas Bowen, Kimball; 3. Eddie Kaldahl. CMKA JR I -1. Brandon Johnson, Hutchinson; 2. Brandon Herickhoff, Sauk Centre. CMKA JR II - 1. Matt Johnson, Hutchinson. IKF JR II -1. Marissa Buske, Hutchinson; 2. Dillan Peterson, Hutchinson. Clones - 1. Randy Melvin; 2. Brad Jones, New Ulm; 3. Kevin Jones, New Ulm. IKF Medium - 1. Derek Daly, Minnetonka; 2. Buddy Reimer, Lester Prairie; 3. Andrew Danielson, Sauk Centre. IKF Animal - 1. Jason Vetter; 2. Jesse Allen; 3. Chad Pearson, Chaska. Outlaws - 1. Mike Lynard, St. Peter; 2. Ric Little, Montrose; 3. Brad Jones, New Ulm. Super Stock - 1. Steve Benjamin, Glencoe.

Grove Creek Raceway Drag racing results (June 23) Junior Drag-Major (10-12) - 1. Zach Gust, Isanti; 2. Zachary Zavadil, Clearwater; Semifinalists – Aaron Clampitt, Lino Lakes; Garrett Lindquist, Winsted. Junior Drag-Advanced (13-17) - 1. Hannah Line, Cromwell; 2. Matthew Gleisner, New Ulm; 3. Nick Gust, Isanti. Junior Drag-Consy - 1. Grant Austin, Dayton; 2. Carter Lindquist, Winsted; 3. Ashley Doffing, Cottage Grove. Street Eliminator - 1. Jeff Gobernatz, New London; 2. Michael Gaffaney, Willmar; Semifinalists – Greg Christenson, Willmar; Lane Zuidema, Blomkest. Pro Street - 1. Ray Royer, Rapid City, S.D.; Dale Hoefer, Clearwater; 3. Peter Trombley, Cokato. Super Quick - 1. Kevin Mengelkoch, Waverly; 2. Billy Grigsby, Montrose; 3. Philip Hoopman, Mpls. Super Bike/Sled -1. Larry Fischer, Albert Lea; 2. Dan Graunke, Howard Lake; 3. Michael Rauenhorst, Albert Lea. Pro ET (B2) - 1. Chuck Roycraft, Minnetonka; 2. Kim Vickroy, Zimmerman; Semifinalists – Tom Dillon, Paynesville; Steve Brings, Howard Lake. Super Pro (B1) - 1. Kari Larson, Starbuck; 2. Bill Rauch, Ely; Semifinalists – Matt Kirchner, Rice; Jim Higgins, South Haven. Bonus Bucks -1. Chuck Roycraft, Minnetonka; 2. Kari Larson, Starbuck. Gambler-Non Gizmo - 1. Todd Larson, Bagley; 2. Steve Brings, Howard Lake; Semifinalists – Hal Carter, Richfield; Jeremy Lehr, Litchfield. Gambler-Gizmo - 1. Neil Bode, New Ulm; 2. Richard Rohda, Mpls.; Semifinalists – Kari Larson, Starbuck; Mike Anderson, St. Joseph.

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Drag racing results (June 24) Junior Drag-Major (10-12) - 1. Aaron Clampitt, Lino Lakes; 2. Garrett Lindquist, Winsted; Semifinalists - Zach Gust, Isanti; Billy Anderson, Dayton. Junior Drag-Advanced (13-17) - 1. Dylan Horne, Becker; 2. Max Gust, Isanti; 3. Tevin Zavadil, Clearwater. Junior Drag-Consy - 1. Zachary Zavadil, Clearwater; 2. Nick Gust, Isanti; 3. Ashley Doffing, Cottage Grove. Street Eliminator - 1. Brian Schraut, St. Cloud; 2. Mona Ozols, Richfield; Semifinals – Jean Milton, Maple Grove; Jason Clampitt, Lino Lakes. Pro Street - 1. Mike Proulx, Woodbury; 2. Dale Hoefer, Clearwater; 3. Bill Meyer, Mound. Super Quick - 1. Roger Meyer, New Ulm; 2. Tom Dillon, Paynesville; 3. Brian Schottenbauer, Zimmerman. Super Bike/Sled - 1. Darren Sonnek, Albert Lea; 2. Cam Belisle, Hugo; 3. Cade Miller, Welch. Pro ET (B2) - 1. William Paul, Wyoming; 2. Steve Brings, Howard Lake; Semifinalists – Aaron Milton, Maple Grove; Travis Reutzel, Eden Valley. Super Pro (B1) - 1. Chris Anderson, Eagan; 2. Jason Kurkosky, Annandale; Semifinalists – Kevin Nelson, New Ulm; Jim Higgins, South Haven. Bonus Bucks - 1. William Paul, Wyoming; 2. Chris Anderson, Eagan. Gambler-Non Gizmo - 1. Jason Kurkosky, Annandale; 2. Steve Brings, Howard Lake; Semifinalists – Bryce Miller, Buffalo; Jason Charlton, Grand Rapids. Gambler-Gizmo - 1. Jason Kurkosky, Annandale; 2. Kevin Nelson, New Ulm; Semifinalists – Trevor Larson, Starbuck; Neil Bode, New Ulm.

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Blues beat Hamel, lose to Sartell Muskies Lecher collects four RBI, Johnson gets three hits in 8-1 win The Litchfield Blues finished 1-1 over the weekend, earning an 8-1 home win over Hamel Friday and losing 170 Sunday at Sartell. Gabe Lecher led the Blues with a 3-for-4 performance at the plate against Hamel. He doubled twice and drove in four runs for the Blues (7-11). Josh Johnson was 3-for-5, while Jordan Lecher and David Pennertz each collected two hits. Right-hander David Yordi pitched three scoreless innings of relief for the win. Sartell got home runs from Tim Burns, Brian Schellinger and Jake Sweeter in Sunday's Lakewood League victory. Burns led the way for the Muskies, finishing 4-for-5 with a home run, triple, two doubles and six RBI. Gabe Lecher had the only hit for Litchfield. The Blues play at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Eden Valley and 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Brainerd.

Results Friday

Litchfield 8, Hamel 1 Hamel ..................... 000 000 001 - 1 8 1 Litchfield (7-10) ...... 202 020 02x - 8 13 1 HITTING - Hamel: Mike Fisher 1-for-4; Keen Paxton 3-for-4; Maris Blanchard 1-for-4, RBI; Dave Reynolds 1-for-3; John Kastner 1for-3; Tom Druk 1-for-4. Litchfield: Jordan Lecher 2-for-5, RBI, 2B; Josh Johnson 3-for-5; Gabe Lecher 3-for-4, 4 RBI, 2 2B; Terry Euerle 1-for-4, RBI; Eric Hulterstrum 1-for-4, RBI; Shane Gutormson 1-for-2, RBI, 2B; David Pennertz 2-for-4. PITCHING (ip-h-r-er-bb-k) - Hamel:Dillon Barth (L) 5-9-6-6-2-9; Dominic Fleming 3-4-20-0-2. Litchfield: Kaleb Kalkbrenner 3-4-0-00-2; David Yordi (W) 3-2-0-0-2-1; J. Lecher 20-0-0-0-0; G. Lecher 1-2-1-0-0-0. Results Sunday

Kramer, Hawks shutout Cold Spring Heath Kramer struck out six batters en route to a three-hit shutout as Eden Valley defeated the Cold Spring Rockies 1-0 June 20 in Eden Valley.

Results June 16 in Duluth, Minn. Town Litchfield Litchfield Dassel Dassel Atwater Litchfield Dassel Dassel

Time 3:23:06 3:27:28 3:33:06 3:58:31 3:54:57 4:20:27 5:15:28 5:35:28

Place Division Place 566 60 688 69 859 82 1,955 628 1,752 83 3,042 854 5,008 306 5,349 288

Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon

Sartell Muskies 17, Litchfield 0 Litchfield (7-11) ........... 000 000 0 - 0 1 0 Sartell .......................... 103 058 x - 17 15 0 HITTING - Litchfield:Gabe Lecher 1-for-2. Sartell: Adam Schelling 1-for-3; Brian Schellinger 2-for-4, RBI, HR; Tim Burns 4-for5, 6 RBI, HR, 3B, 2 2B; Jake Sweeter 2-for-4, 3 RBI, HR; Luke Sweeter 3-for-4, 2 RBI; Andrew Deters 2-for-4, 2 RBI, 2B; Cole Jenkins 1for-4. PITCHING (ip-h-r-er-bb-k) - Litchfield: Kaleb Kalkbrenner (L) 4-9-9-9-4-1; Stephen Pennertz 1 1/3-5-6-4-4-1; Shane Gutormson 2/3-1-2-2-1-0. Sartell: Tony Schmitz (W) 7-10-0-1-4.

Grandma’s Marathon Finisher Mark Mortenson Bill Evans James Gordon Joseph Midthun Kimberly Brekke Tom Langmo Leona Pokornowski Randall Dischinger

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Litchfield’s Josh Johnson slides into home plate during the Blues’ 8-1 victory over Hamel Friday at Optimist Park. Kramer also drove in the game’s only run, scoring Joe Thiel from second base with a single in the bottom of the sixth inning. Results June 20

Eden Valley 1, Cold Spring Rockies 0 Cold Spring .............. 000 000 000 - 0 3 0 Eden Valley (7-5) ...... 000 001 00x - 1 5 0 HITTING - Cold Spring: Mike Ficker 1-for4; Josh Powell 2-for-3. Eden Valley: Joe Thiel 1-for-2, run, 2B; Gary Peters 1-for-4; Heath Kramer 1-for-3, RBI; Miah Kramer 1-for-3; Chuck Geislinger 1-for-1. PITCHING (ip-h-r-er-bb-k) - Cold Spring: Blaine Athmann (L) 6-4-1-1-1-5. Eden Valley: Heath Kramer (W) 9-3-0-0-2-6.

Watkins takes two from St. Nicholas

Finisher Town Max Johnson Darwin Wendy Foley Litchfield Hannah Walsh Litchfield Kris Cervin Darwin Clint Penk Litchfield Jodi Penk Litchfield Joe Beckman Dassel Jill Gordon Dassel Chris Pokornowski Grove City Courtney Peterson Litchfield Shelbie Walsh Litchfield Jade Johnson Dassel

Kevin Kramer collected six hits and scored six runs as Watkins swept St. Nicholas in a double-header Saturday. Matt Geislinger struck out 18 batters in the 6-2 win played at St. Nicholas. Watkins (8-2) won the second game 21-8, which was played in Watkins. Dallas Evenson finished the day with four hits and four RBI for the Clippers.

Time 1:48:12 1:50:45 1:53:07 1:57:31 1:57:56 1:59:56 2:00:18 2:07:09 2:08:12 2:09:05 2:09:05 2:29:58

Place Division Place 1,047 341 1,304 19 1,536 320 2,051 457 2,102 172 2,370 136 2,425 636 3,178 189 3,305 232 3,413 65 3,415 66 5,284 1,571

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Public Notices Publ. June 28, 2012 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 01, 2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $89,600.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Kevin J. Erickson, married, and James C. Hanson, Jr. Married

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DEAMONG OTHER TERMINING, THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Suntrust Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns

DATED: May 03, 2012 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: SunTrust Mortgage, Inc.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: June 14, 2006 Meeker County Recorder Document Number: 341048

Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. Dated: January 03, 2012 Recorded: January 06, 2012 Meeker County Recorder Document Number: 373207 Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: 100010401446831337 Lender or Broker: Suntrust Mortgage, Inc. Residential Mortgage Servicer: SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker Property Address: 510 2nd St N, Dassel, MN 55325-4578 Tax Parcel ID Number: 23-0047000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 7 and 8, except the East 40 feet of Lots 7 and 8, Town (now City) of Dassel, excluding the Highway right of way, Meeker County, Minnesota AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $86,786.38 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: June 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, 326 N. Ramsey, Litchfield, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

File Number: 023438F01 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The above referenced sale scheduled for June 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM has been postponed to July 26, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Sheriff's Main Office, 326 N. Ramsey, Litchfield, Minnesota in said County and State. DATED: June 21, 2012 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Assignee Of Mortgagee: Lawrence A. Wilford James A. Geske 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 023438F01

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TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100390100000483002 LENDER: River Funding Corporation

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on December 21, 2012, or the next business day if December 21, 2012 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

g Eden Valley, running thence South at right angles 150 feet, thence running due West at right angles 50 feet, thence running due North at right angles 150 feet, thence due East at right angles 50 feet to the place of beginning, being a part of SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 3, Township 121, Range 31. AND The East 10 feet of the North 89.91 feet of that part of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 3, Township 121, Range 31, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 thence easterly along the North line of said SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 469.50 feet; thence Southerly, parallel with the West line of said SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4, 27.23 feet to the Southerly right-of-way line of State Highway No. 55 and the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence continuing Southerly, parallel with said West line, 205.65 feet to the intersection with the Westerly extension of the South line of Block 2 of Rail's Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof; thence Easterly, along said Westerly extension, 143.79 feet to the intersection with a line parallel with and 100.0 feet West of the West line of said Rail's Addition; thence Northerly, along last said parallel line, 209.91 feet to said Southerly right-of-way line; thence Westerly, along said right-of-way line, 143.91 feet to the point of beginning.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Home Equity Asset-Backed Securities 2006-3 Trust, Home Equity AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2006-3; Dated: September 26, 2011 filed: September 28, 2011, recorded as document number 371539 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Starting at a point 50 feet due West of the Northwest corner of Lot 7, Block 2, of Rail's Addition to the Village of

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SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 26, 2012, 10:00am

BY ___________________________ Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061 Stephanie O. Nelson - 0388918 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 Publ. May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28 & July 5, 2012 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHING THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 10, 2003

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 287 West Meeker Avenue, Eden Valley, MN 55329

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: 135,000.00

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 24.0030000

MORTGAGOR(S): Robert R. Chirhart, a single person and Kelly M Showalter, a single person

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $95,302.37 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 12, 2012, 10:00am PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, 326 North Ramsey, Litchfield, MN 55355 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on January 14, 2013.

SERVICER: Wells Fargo Bank, NA DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed September 15, 2006, Meeker County Recorder, as Document Number 342975

Trust, Home Equity Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-3 Assignee of Mortgagee

"THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: May 14, 2012 HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Home Equity Asset-Backed Securities 2006-3

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage, Inc.

Wells

Fargo

Home

LENDER: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. SERVICER: Well Fargo Home Bank, NA DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed September 17, 2003, Meeker County Recorder, as Document Number 318740 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The following described tract, being a part of U.S. Government Lot 2, Section 26, Township 118 North, Range 30 West, to wit: Beginning at a point on the North Line of said Lot 2 and distant 122 feet East of the original shore line of Lake Erie and 415.5 feet South of said Easterly Point, thence due West on a line parallel with the North line of said Lot 2 to the original shore line of said lake Erie, thence Southerly along the shore line of said Lot 2 a distance of 122 feet to a point 60 ½ feet to a point 60 ½ feet South of the point of commencement and thence due North a distance of 60 ½ feet to the point of commencement, ALSO a small tract of land to be added to the East end of Lamberts Lot on Lake Erie, commencing at an iron stake at the origial shore line in the Northwest corner of Lot 2, Section 26, Township 118 North, Range 30 West, thence 122 feet due East along North serction line thence South 415 ½ feet to a point of beginning for said tract of land thence East 38 feet to West edge of new roadway thence Southeast 50 feet thence West 61 feet thence North 60 ½ feet to the point of beginning for said tract of land. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 17933 670th Avenue, Darwin, MN 55324 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 08.0324000

PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, 326 North Ramsey, Litchfield, MN 55355 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney's fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on January 28, 2013. “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENMINNESOTA TERED UNDER STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES, ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: May 25, 2012 SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY____________________ Lawrence P. Zielke – 152559 Diane F. Mach – 273788 Melissa L.B. Porter – 0337778 Ronald W. Spenser – 0104061 Stephanie O. Nelson – 0388918 Randolph W. Dawdy – 2160X Gary J. Evers – 0134764 Attorney's for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 )952) 831-4060 Publ. May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, & July 5, 2012 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 27, 2003 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $104,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): William C. Isakson, and Kristie A. Isakson, Husband and Wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Registration Systems, Inc.

Electronic

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100015700020457491 LENDER: First Residential Mortgage

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: North 70 feet of the East 133 Feet of Block U, Evergreen Park Addition to the City of Litchfield PROPERTY ADDRESS: 34 Fuller Avenue South, Litchfield, MN 55355 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 27-1776000 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $101,172.10 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 12, 2012, 10:00am PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, 326 North Ramsey, Litchfield, MN 55355 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on January 14, 2013. "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: May 23, 2012 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY___________________________ Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061 Stephanie O. Nelson - 0388918 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060

Publ. June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2012 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. Date: June 15, 2012

THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $117,189.59 THAT all pre-foreclosure requitements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale con-

DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed March 14, 2003, Meeker County Recorder, as Document Number A312717 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP; Dated: April 5, 2012 filed: April 16, 2012, recorded as document number 374826

YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: Default has occurred in the conditions of the Mortgage dated June 28, 2005, executed by Charles D. Peterson and Martha M. Peterson, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to State Bank in Eden Valley, as Mortgagee, and filed for record July 5, 2005, as Document No. 333601, in the Office of the County Recorder of Meeker County, Minnesota, modified by a First Amendment to Mort-

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gage dated May 2, 2007, and filed for record May 17, 2007, as Document No. 347290, in the Office of the County Recorder of Meeker County, Minnesota; further modified by a Second Amendment to Mortgage dated December 26, 2008, and filed for record January 2, 2008, as Document No. 356821, in the Office of the County Recorder of Meeker County, Minnesota. 1. The land described in the Mortgage is not registered land. 2. The Mortgage has not been assigned. 3. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $150,000.00, modified to $280,000.00. 4. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part thereof. 5. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage, and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes. 6. At the date of this Notice the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage is $356,771.43. 7. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the land located in Meeker County, Minnesota, described as follows: All that part of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) and the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Section Seventeen (17), Township One Hundred Nineteen (119), Range Thirty (30), Meeker County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Section 17; thence on an assumed bearing of SOUTH, along the West line of said Section 17, a distance of 2684.84 feet to the centerline of U.S. Highway No. 12; thence on a bearing of S 73°03' E, along said centerline, 104.54 feet; thence on a bearing of NORTH, 1933.07 feet; thence on a bearing of N 78°30'20” E, 263.00 feet; thence on a bearing of N 45°16'40” E, 274.00 feet; thence on a bearing of N 69°28'20” E, 65.80 feet; thence on a bearing of S 72° 20'20” E, 100.18 feet; thence on a bearing of S 27°32'20” E, 79.00 feet; thence on a bearing of S 76°E, 195.25 feet; thence on a bearing of S 85°16' E, 168.40 feet; thence on a bearing of N 67°47' E, 183.91 feet; thence on a bearing of N 52°02' E, 93.08 feet; thence on a bearing of N 46°10' E, 83.25 feet; thence on a bearing of N 55°19'40” E, 146.70 feet; thence on a bearing of N 49°21' E, 218.90 feet; thence on a bearing of N 56°35' E, 79.47 feet; thence on a bearing of N 8°34'31” E, 210.58 feet to the North line of said Section 17; thence on a bearing of N89°35' W, along the North line of said Section 17, a distance of 1791.50 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 28.15 acres, more less. Subject to the rights of the public in County Road No. 153 and in U.S. Highway No. 12. will be sold by the County Sheriff of Meeker County, Minnesota, at public auction on August 9, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., at the Meeker County Sheriff's Department, located at 326 North Ramsey, Litchfield, Minnesota. 8. To the best of Mortgagee's information, the property being foreclosed has a property address of 64113 - 260th Street, Litchfield, Minnesota 55355, and has tax parcel identification number 060161000. 9. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagors or Mortgagors' personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale. 10. The property must be vacated by 11:59 p.m. on February 9, 2013, provided the Mortgagors have not reinstated the Mortgage under Minnesota Statutes, Section 580.30 or redeemed the property under Minnesota Statutes, Section 580.23. STATE BANK IN EDEN VALLEY /s/ James L. Wiant James L. Wiant, #116774 Rinke Noonan Suite 300 US Bank Plaza 1015 W. St. Germain St. P.O. Box 1497 St. Cloud, MN 56302 (320) 251-6700 (320) 656-3500 fax Our File No. 12950.072 Attorneys for Mortgagee Publ. June 28, 2012 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 02/23/2007 MORTGAGOR(S): Timothy J. Eisenschenk, a single man. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for New Century Mortgage Corporation SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGE ID #: 100488910122943680 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 08, 2007, Meeker County Recorder, Document No. 346077. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the Certificateholders, MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2007-NCW Mortgage Pass-through Certificates Series 2007NCW Dated: October 18, 2010 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot D of Lot 13 Block 1, Auditor's re-plat of Spauldings Second Addition, except the Northerly 5.5 feet, Meeker County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL NO.: 28-0154000 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 241 Central Ave Watkins, MN 55389

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Public Notices AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $154,378.14 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: Thursday, January 05, 2012, 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Main Lobby of the Sheriff's Office, 326 North Ramsey Avenue, City of Litchfield to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is 07/05/2012 at 11:59 p.m. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORÕS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032, DEAMONG OTHER TERMINING, THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: November 01, 2011 Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the Certificateholders, MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2007-NCW Mortgage Passthrough Certificates Series 2007-NCW Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the Certificateholders, MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2007-NCW Mortgage Passthrough Certificates Series 2007-NCW Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16751-105441 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above Mortgage Foreclosure Sale is hereby postponed to Thursday, Feb. 09, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., Main Lobby of the Sheriff's Office, 326 North Ramsey Avenue, City of Litchfield in said County and State. Dated: December 28, 2011 Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the Certificateholders, MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2007-NCW Mortgage Passthrough Certificates Series 2007-NCW Assignee of Mortgagee

above Mortgage Foreclosure Sale is hereby postponed to Thursday, May 10, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., Main Lobby of the Sheriff's Office, 326 North Ramsey Avenue, City of Litchfield in said County and State.

Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the Certificateholders, MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2007-NCW Mortgage Passthrough Certificates Series 2007-NCW Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 291-8955 16751-105441 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above Mortgage Foreclosure Sale is hereby postponed to Thursday, July 12, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., Main Lobby of the Sheriff's Office, 326 North Ramsey Avenue, City of Litchfield in said County and State. Dated: April 19, 2012 Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the Certificateholders, MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2007-NCW Mortgage Passthrough Certificates Series 2007-NCW Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the Certificateholders, MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2007-NCW Mortgage Passthrough Certificates Series 2007-NCW Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 291-8955

16751-105441 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above Mortgage Foreclosure Sale is hereby postponed to Thursday, March 15, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., Main Lobby of the Sheriff's Office, 326 North Ramsey Avenue, City of Litchfield in said County and State. Dated: February 3, 2012 Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the Certificateholders, MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2007-NCW Mortgage Passthrough Certificates Series 2007-NCW Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the Certificateholders, MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2007-NCW Mortgage Passthrough Certificates Series 2007-NCW Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 291-8955

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above Mortgage Foreclosure Sale is hereby postponed to Thursday, August 16, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., Main Lobby of the Sheriff's Office, 326 North Ramsey Avenue, City of Litchfield in said County and State. Dated: June 18, 2012 Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the Certificateholders, MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2007-NCW Mortgage Passthrough Certificates Series 2007-NCW Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the Certificateholders, MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2007-NCW Mortgage Passthrough Certificates Series 2007-NCW Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 291-8955 16751-105441 Publ. June 28, 2012 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:

MORTGAGOR(S): Gary A. Tangen and Barbara J. Tangen, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGE ID #: 1000157-0002474833-3 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded May 05, 2003,Meeker County Recorder, Document No. 314353. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP Dated: April 08, 2011, Recorded October 21, 2011, Meeker County Recorder, Document No. 371935.

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $134,900.00

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the

to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker

PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Main Lobby of the Sheriff's Office, 326 North Ramsey Avenue, City of Litchfield to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is 12/21/2012 at 11:59 p.m. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032, DEAMONG OTHER TERMINING, THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: April 27, 2012 Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16751-110814 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above Mortgage Foreclosure Sale is hereby postponed to Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., Main Lobby of thhe Sheriff's Office, 326 North Ramsey Avenue, City of Litchfield in said County and State. Dated: June 19, 2012 Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP. Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 16751-110814 Publ. June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, & 12, 2012 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 01/19/2010 MORTGAGOR(S): Reneta G. Degner, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Mortgage & Investment Consultants, Inc. SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot One (1), Block Two (2), Quiet View, City of Litchfield, Meeker County, Minnesota REGISTERED PROPERTY: No TAX PARCEL NO.: 27-2350000 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 212 E. Hamburg St. Litchfield, MN 55355 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $206,400.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $199,178.95

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COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker

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DATE OF MORTGAGE: 04/30/2003 Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the Certificateholders, MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2007-NCW Mortgage Passthrough Certificates Series 2007-NCW Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 291-8955

to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

Dated: March 7, 2012 Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the Certificateholders, MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2007-NCW Mortgage Passthrough Certificates Series 2007-NCW Assignee of Mortgagee

That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise

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MORTGAGE ID #: 100032413509298167 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 25, 2010, Meeker County Recorder, Document No. 362981. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Dated: September 22, 2011,Recorded October 14, 2011,Meeker County Recorder, Document No. 371807. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 108, Block 8, Minnie Belle Shores, according to the map or plat thereof on file or of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Meeker County, Minnesota. REGISTERED PROPERTY: No TAX PARCEL NO.: 11-0569000 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $115,995.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $121,150.36 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: Thursday, July 26, 2012, 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Main Lobby of the Sheriff's Office, 326 North Ramsey Avenue, City of Litchfield to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is 01/26/2013 at 11:59 p.m. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: May 31, 2012 Bank of America, National Association Assignee of Mortgagee

Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Bank of America, National Association Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: Thursday, August 16, 2012, 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Main Lobby of the Sheriff's Office, 326 North Ramsey Avenue, City of Litchfield to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is 02/16/2013 at 11:59 p.m. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: June 18, 2012 Bank of America, National Association Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: Bank of America, National Association Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16751-121531 Publ. June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2012 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 08/01/2006

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 16751-121451

MORTGAGOR(S): William S. Koglin, a single person, Mark E. Koglin, a single person, Sandra Koglin, a single person.

Publ. June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, & Aug. 5, 2012 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

SERVICER: PennyMac Loan Services

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 12/07/2006 MORTGAGOR(S): James A. Westrup and Melanie A. Westrup, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGE ID #: 1000730-0081249427-6 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded February 23, 2007,Meeker County Recorder, Document No. 345877. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: BAC Home Loans Servicing LP Dated: June 25, 2009, Recorded July 01, 2009, Meeker County Recorder, Document No. 359919. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The South 32.0 feet of Lot 6; the North 17.0 feet of Lot 7; the West 15.0 feet of the South 43.0 feet of Lot 7; all in Block 100 of Weisel's Addition to the Town of Litchfield, now City of Litchfield, Meeker County, Minnesota. REGISTERED PROPERTY: No TAX PARCEL NO.: 27-1056000 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 524 S. Holcombe Ave Litchfield, MN 55355

MORTGAGE ID #: 100077910006690842 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded August 07, 2006, Meeker County Recorder, Document No. 342125. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: PennyMac Corp. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 2, Block P, Butler's Addition to the City of Litchfield, together with one half of the vacated East-West and North-South alleys abutting on said premises, and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Lot 2, of Block P, thence running due North on the Easterly boundary line of said Lot 2, a distance of 185 feet; thence due West 150 feet; thence due South a distance of 185 feet to the South line of said Block P; thence due East on the South line of said Block P, a distance of 150 feet to the point of beginning REGISTERED PROPERTY: TAX PARCEL NO.: 27-1321000 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 826 S. Marshall Ave Litchfield, MN 55355 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $205,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $198,780.94

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $91,500.00

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $111,100.17

PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: Thursday, August 09, 2012, 10:00 a.m.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker

PLACE OF SALE: Main Lobby of the Sheriff's Office, 326 North Ramsey Avenue, City of Litchfield

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to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is 02/09/2013 at 11:59 p.m. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: June 14, 2012 PennyMac Corp. Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: PennyMac Corp. Assignee of Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 17549-110005 Publ. May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28 & July 5, 2012 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 6, 2009 MORTGAGOR: Danyelle Y. Cox, a single woman. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded November 6, 2009 Meeker County Recorder, Document No. 361916. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100588309110214627 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Mortgage & Investment Consultants Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 318 South Armstrong Avenue, Litchfield, MN 55355 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 27-0910000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 6 and the South 25 feet of Lot 5, Block 82, Weisel's Addition to the Town (now City) of Litchfield. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $120,408.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $124,750.34 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 26, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Front Entrance, Meeker County Sheriff's Office, 326 North Ramsey, Litchfield, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED

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Public Notices

PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: May 17, 2012 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30-12218

with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 26, 2012 at 10:00a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Meeker County Sheriff's office, 326 North Ramsey, Litchfield, Minnesota

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.

to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale.

Publ. June 28 & July 5, 2012 DOCUMENT 00100 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS LITCHFIELD LIQUOR STORE City of Litchfield, MN

Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on January 28, 2013.

RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS: Sealed proposals for the work described below will be received at the Office of the Assistant City Administrator, City of Litchfield, 126 Marshall Avenue, Litchfield, MN 55355, until 2:00 p.m. on July 12, 2012, at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The work includes the construction of a 7,000 square foot (SQ FT) Liquor Store, including new building construction, controls, mechanical systems, electrical systems and site work, together with numerous related items of work, all in accordance with Plans and Specifications. COMPLETION OF WORK: All work under the Contract must be substantially complete by December 1, 2012. Final completion must be accomplished by June 15, 2013. PLANHOLDERS LIST, ADDENDUMS AND BID TABULATION: The planholders list, addendums and bid tabulations will be available for download on-line at www.bolton-menk.com or www.questcdn.com. Any addendums may also be distributed by mail, fax or email. TO OBTAIN BID DOCUMENTS: Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.bolton-menk.com or www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $20.00 by entering Quest project #2125520 on the website's Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. An optional paper set of project documents is also available for a nonrefundable price of $100.00 per set, which includes applicable sales tax and shipping. Please make your check payable to Bolton & Menk, Inc. and send it to 2040 Hwy. 12 East, Willmar, MN 56201, phone 320231-3956, fax 320-231-9710. BID SECURITY: A certified check or proposal bond in the amount of not less than 5 percent of the total amount bid, drawn in favor of City of Litchfield shall accompany each bid. OWNER'S RIGHTS RESERVED: The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract to other than the lowest bidder if, in their discretion, the interest of the Owner would be best served thereby.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE

Dated: June 18, 2012. /s/ Ms. Joyce Spreiter Assistant City Administrator Publ. June 28 & July 2, 2012 NOTICE OF FILING Filing for Cosmos Township officers will be open on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 and close on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Filings are open for two supervisors, 4 year terms and Treasurer, 4 year term. Filing fee is $2.00. July 26, 2012 is the last day for a candidate to withdraw their name. Filing is at the Clerk's home. Gerald Fank, Clerk Cosmos Township 51633 120th St. Cosmos, MN 53228

“THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: May 31, 2012 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee REITER & SCHILLER, P.A. By: /s/ Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq. Sarah J.B. Adam, Esq. N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. James J. Pauly, Esq. Brian F. Kidwell, Esq. Steven R. Pennock, Esq. Curt N. Trisko, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 25 North Dale Street St. Paul, MN 55102-2227 (651) 209-9760 (E8064) THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE FORECLOSURE DATA

(1) Street Address, City and Zip Code of Mortgaged Premises: 27545 742nd Avenue North, Dassel, MN 55325 (2) Transaction Agent : Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (3) Name of Mortgage Originator (Lender): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (4) Residential Servicer: Wells Fargo (800) 416-1472 (5) Tax Parcel Identification Number: 07-0738000 (6) Transaction Agent's Mortgage ID Number (MERS number): none Publ. May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2012 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 18, 2003 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $100,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Jon K. Krattenmaker and Michelle S. Krattenmaker, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., a California corporation, n/k/a Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc.

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed June 30, 2003, Meeker County Registrar of Ttiles; Document No. 966 and memorialized upon Certificate of Title No. 294

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: none

DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 30, 2009 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $229,062.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Thomas E. Natzel and Diane Natzel, husband and wife

DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed December 9, 2009, Meeker County Recorder; Document No. 362392 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: none LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 24, East Shore Addition STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 27545 742nd Avenue North, Dassel, MN 55325 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker County, Minnesota THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $228,935.53 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance

ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $89,145.14 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 12, 2012 at 10:00a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Meeker County Sheriff's office, 326 North Ramsey, Litchfield, Minnesota to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale. Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on January 14, 2013. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENMINNESOTA TERED UNDER STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: May 16, 2012 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee REITER & SCHILLER, P.A. By: /s/ Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq. Sarah J.B. Adam, Esq. N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. James J. Pauly, Esq. Brian F. Kidwell, Esq. Steven R. Pennock, Esq. Curt N. Trisko, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 25 North Dale Street St. Paul, MN 55102-2227 (651) 209-9760 (E8637)

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: That part of Lot 1, Block 1, Melquist Addition to the City of Darwin, Meeker County, Minnesota, lying westerly of the following described line; Beginning at the northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence South 0 degrees 16 minutes 00 seconds East on an assumed bearing along the east line of said Lot 1, also being the west line of vacated Oak Street, 189.60 feet; thence along a tangential curve, concave to the west, having a radius of 270.00 feet and a central angle of 22 degrees 51 minutes 57 seconds, a distance of 107.75 feet; thence South 22 degrees 35 minutes 57 seconds West, tangent to last curve, 129.16 feet, thence along a tangential curve, concave to the southeast, having a radius of 330.00 feet, to the south line of said Lot 1 and there terminating. And lying easterly of a line described as a line parallel with and 250.00 feet westerly of a line beginning at the northeast corner of said Lot 1 and bearing South 0 degrees 16 minutes 00 seconds East. And Except the southerly 140.00 feet thereof. REGISTERED PROPERTY STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 205 Currant Street, Darwin, MN 55324 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker County, Minnesota THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE FORECLOSURE DATA Minn. Stat. § 580.025 (1) Street Address, City and Zip Code of Mortgaged Premises: 205 Currant Street, Darwin, MN 55324 (2) Transaction Agent: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., a California corporation, n/k/a Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. (3) Name of Mortgage Originator (Lender): Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., a California corporation, n/k/a Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. (4) Residential Servicer: Wells Fargo (800) 416-1472 (5) Tax Parcel Identification Number: 22-0166000 (6) Transaction Agent's Mortgage ID Number (MERS number): none Publ. June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2012 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 30, 2005

LOCATED: Meeker County, Minnesota

PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $177,039.82

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: August 9, 2012 at 10:00a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Meeker County Sheriff's office, 326 North Ramsey, Litchfield, Minnesota to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale. Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on February 11, 2013. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: June 14, 2012 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee REITER & SCHILLER, P.A. By: __/s/_______________ Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq. Sarah J.B. Adam, Esq. N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. James J. Pauly, Esq. Brian F. Kidwell, Esq. Steven R. Pennock, Esq. Curt N. Trisko, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 25 North Dale Street St. Paul, MN 55102-2227 (651) 209-9760 (E9133) THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE FORECLOSURE DATA Minn. Stat. § 580.025 (1) Street Address, City and Zip Code of Mortgaged Premises: 66398 360th Street, Watkins, MN 55389 (2) Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as nominee for Kleinbank, DBA Kleinmortgage, a Minnesota corporation (3) Name of Mortgage Originator (Lender): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as nominee for Kleinbank, DBA Kleinmortgage, a Minnesota corporation (4) Residential Servicer: Wells Fargo 800-416-1472 (5) Tax Parcel Identification Number: 10-0666000 (6) Transaction Agent's Mortgage ID Number (MERS number): 100177700000384941 Publ. May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2012 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 23, 2007 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $162,854.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Jeffrey P. Carpenter and Katherine A. Carpenter, husband and wife

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $206,400.00

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation as nominee for The Lending Group, Inc., a Illinois corporation

MORTGAGOR(S): Anne R. Nienaber and Bryon P. Nienaber, wife and husband

DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed March 8, 2007, Meeker County Recorder; Document No. 346078

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as nominee for Kleinbank, DBA Kleinmortgage, a Minnesota corporation

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc.

DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed October 6, 2005, Meeker County Recorder; Document No. 335908 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The East 130 feet of Lot 10, Block 3 and the West 136 feet of Lot 11, Block 3, Trout Woods, and an undivided 1/26 Interest in Outlot A, Block 1, Trout Woods STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 66398 360th Street, Watkins, MN 55389 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker County, Minnesota THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $199,965.13 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mort-

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Minn. Stat. § 580.025

Publ. June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, & 12, 2012 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on January 28, 2013, unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: A certain tract or parcel of land in Meeker County, in the State of Minnesota, described as follows: Lot 4 and the N ½ of Lot 5, Block 2, Rudberg's Addition to the Village (now city) of Dassel, EXCEPTING THEREFROM that part of said Lot 5, Block 2, described as follows: Commencing at the most Westerly corner of said Lot 5, Block 2, thence Southerly, along the Westerly line of said Lot 5, a distance of 25.00 feet to the South line of the N ½ of said Lot 5, the point of beginning of the tract to be described; thence Easterly, along the Southerly line of the N ½ of said Lot 5, a distance of 39.80 feet; thence Northerly, parallel with the Westerly line of said Lot 5, a distance of 8.00 feet; thence Westerly, parallel with the Southerly line of the N ½ of said Lot 5, to the Westerly line of said Lot 5; thence Southerly, along the Westerly line of said Lot 5 to the point of beginning, Meeker County, Minnesota. Subject to easements, covenants and restrictions of record.

THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 12, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Meeker County Sheriff's office, 326 North Ramsey, Litchfield, Minnesota to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale. Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on January 14, 2013. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: JEFFREY P. CARPENTER AND KATHERINE A. CARPENTER “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: May 17, 2012 HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. Mortgagee REITER & SCHILLER, P.A. By: /s/ Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq. Sarah J.B. Adam, Esq. N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. James J. Pauly, Esq. Brian F. Kidwell, Esq. Steven R. Pennock, Esq. Curt N. Trisko, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 25 North Dale Street St. Paul, MN 55102-2227 (651) 209-9760 (G1079) THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE FORECLOSURE DATA Minn. Stat. § 580.025 (1) Street Address, City and Zip Code of Mortgaged Premises: 731 1ST STREET NORTH, DASSEL, MN 55325 (2) Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation as nominee for The Lending Group, Inc., a Illinois corporation (3) Name of Mortgage Originator (Lender): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation as nominee for The Lending Group, Inc., a Illinois corporation (4) Residential Servicer: HSBC-800365-6730 (5) Tax Parcel Identification Number: 23-0343-000 (6) Transaction Agent's Mortgage ID Number (MERS number): 10029080000033241-1 Publ. June 28, 2012 CITY OF LITCHFIELD NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL ZONING ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY DIVISION A public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission on Monday, July 9th, 2012, at approximately 5:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 126 North Marshall Avenue, at which time you may submit your views on the matter in person, by writing or by representative. An application for a Conditional Use Permit to the Zoning Ordinance has been filed with the Planning Commission by Tim Kinsella. The property is situated in an R-1 Suburban Residential District Zone within the City of Litchfield's Extraterritorial Zoning Administrative Authority Subdivision, addressed as 24819 608th Avenue, presently known as County Residential Property. The legal description of this property is: Parcel No. 14-0694-000, Sect. 22, Twp. 119, Range 31; Lot 1, Block 1 of Gab's Subdivision & NWLY 22.45' Outlot A, City of Litchfield, Meeker County, Minnesota The application, if approved would allow the applicant to divide the platted lot into two lots in a Suburban Residential District within the City of Litchfield's Extraterritorial Zoning Administrative Authority Subdivision. The enforcing officer was required, under the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, to deny the permit because the County Ordinance states that in order to split a plotted lot into two lots requires a Conditional Use Permit.

STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 731 1ST STREET NORTH, DASSEL, MN 55325

If you desire further information, please contact the Code Enforcement Official's office. /s/ Jim Tews CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL CITY OF LITCHFIELD

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS

Dated: June 21, 2012

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City of Litchfield 2011 Financial Statement TO: The community of Litchfield FROM: Joyce Spreiter, Assistant City Administrator The following report represents the City of Litchfield’s financial position and the results of the City operations on December 31, 2011, and has been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, as required by State Law. The City of Litchfield has been audited by Conway, Deuth, & Schmiesing PLLP, C.P.A.’s of Litchfield, Minnesota. The complete 2011 Audit Report is available for inspection during regular office hours at the Assistant City Administrator’s Office, 126 Marshall Avenue North, Litchfield, Minnesota. We will explain this report in more detail upon request. CITY OF LITCHFIELD, MINNESOTA ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS DECEMBER 31, 2011 Term Expires Mayor Keith Johnson 12/31/2014 Council Member At Large Ron Dingmann 12/31/2012 Council Member - 1st Ward Barbara Altringer 12/31/2014 Council Member - 2nd Ward Connie Lies 12/31/2012 Council Member - 3rd Ward Dwight Lorensen 12/31/2014 Council Member - 4th Ward Vern Loch, Jr. 12/31/2012 Council Member - 5th Ward Gary Walz 12/31/2014 City Administrator Bruce Miller Appointed Assistant City Administrator Joyce Spreiter Appointed

STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS DECEMBER 31, 2011 WITH PARTIAL COMPARATIVE AMOUNTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010 Governmental Business-Type Totals Activities Activities 2011 2010 ASSETS Cash and investments Cash with fiscal agent Restricted cash and investments Receivables (net) Due from other governmental units Inventories Prepaid Items Deferred Charges Net OPEB asset Capital assets Assets Not Being Depreciated Other Capital Assets, Net of Depreciation Total Assets LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Liabilities Accounts and Contracts Payable Accrued Salaries Accrued Interest Payable Deposits Payable Due to Other Governmental Units Noncurrent Liabilities: Due Within One Year Due in More than One Year Total Liabilities Net Assets Invested in Capital Assets, Net of Related Restricted for Debt Service Unrestricted Total Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets

$7,493,921 748,991 809,444 244,516 37,483 51,140 225,167 123,641

$10,243,919 690,322 1,053,665 1,487,050 22,567 481,232 43,774 308,555 101,938

$17,737,840 1,439,313 1,053,665 2,296,494 267,083 518,715 94,914 533,722 225,579

$14,359,287 989,625 1,276,625 2,084,617 475,829 623,289 95,418 450,208 244,939

4,350,201 16,797,744 $30,882,248 ___________

30,993,206 23,955,495 $69,381,723 ___________

35,343,407 40,753,239 $100,263,971 ____________

28,747,959 42,051,466 $91,399,262 ___________

$392,489 77,951 117,229 3,651

$1,200,887 50,203 427,067 33,044 22,548

$1,593,376 128,154 544,296 33,044 26,199

$1,710,498 122,827 512,326 34,343 29,378

710,000 10,744,224 12,045,544

1,874,242 36,888,103 40,496,094

2,584,242 47,632,327 52,541,638

2,338,102 41,082,681 45,830,155

Debt12,807,945 1,360,741 4,668,018 18,836,704 $30,882,248 ___________

16,866,066 1,053,665 10,965,898 28,885,629 $69,381,723 ___________

29,674,011 2,414,406 15,633,916 47,722,333 $100,263,971 ___________

29,431,848 2,420,946 13,716,313 45,569,107 $91,399,262 ___________

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 WITH PARTIAL COMPARATIVE AMOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 Net (Expense) Revenue and Program Revenues Changes in Net Assets Fees, Fines, and Operating Capital Charges for Grants and Grants and Governmental Business-Type Totals Expenses Services Contributions Contributions Activities Activities 2011

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GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES General government Public Safety Public Works Airport Culture and Recreation Economic Development Interest on Long-Term Debt Total Governmental Activities BUSINESS TYPE ACTIVITIES: Liquor Sewer Electric Water Total Business-Type Activities Total

217 N. Sibley Avenue Litchfield, MN 55355 (320) 693-3266

$1,066,856 1,741,095 1,317,875 90,954 1,141,987 1,597,104 361,866 7,317,737

$222,595 141 $222,736 _________ $222,736 _________

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FIDUCIARY NET ASSETS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 Private Purpose Trust Funds ADDITIONS Interest income $259 Donations 6,396 Total Revenues 6,655 DEDUCTIONS Repairs and Maintenance 34 Change in Net Assets 6,621 NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR $216,115 NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR $222,736 ________

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Public Notices Publ. June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2012 MEEKER COUNTY PAVING PROJECT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS - Sealed bids will be received until 1:00 PM, July 10, 2012 by the Meeker County Highway Department, at 422 South Johnson Drive, Litchfield, MN 55355. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the County Highway Building for the furnishing of all labor and materials for the bituminous overlay of Greenleaf Township 205th Street approximately 1.4 miles in Meeker County. Major work includes: BITUMINOUS AND SHOULDERING. Major estimated construction quantities are as follows: 315 Ton Aggregate class 1 shouldering 560 Gallons Bituminous Tack 1,950 Ton Type SPWEA240B Bituminous surfacing 578 Lin ft Lane Marking Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan

documents for $50.00 by inputting Quest project # TP 111-205-12 on the website's Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-2331632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. An optional paper set of project documents is also available for a nonrefundable price of $100.00 per set which includes applicable sales tax and shipping. Please make your check to payable to Docunet Corporation and send it to 2435 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441. Please contact Docunet at 763-4759600 if you have any questions. The County Board reserves the right to waive any informality in any bid and reject any and all bids. Bids must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Corporate Surety Bond made payable to the Meeker County Treasurer in the amount of at least 5% of the bid. By order of the Meeker County Commissioners, Meeker County Minnesota. Dated: 6/15/2012 Mark Spies Meeker County Highway Department 422 South Johnson Litchfield, Minnesota 55355

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320-693-3266

$ 103,279 22,215 ________ 125,494

$ 45,500 906,972 161,11 4,125 ________ 1,117,708

1,798,569 1,943,424 2,143,784 2,848,601 83,155 8,394,417 9,505,398 89,789 938,432 852,779 13,275,202 15,150,202 0 172,944 $20,592,939 $17,188,462 $125,494 $1,290,652 ___________ ___________ _________ __________ GENERAL REVENUES Taxes Property Taxes, Levied for General Purposes Property Taxes, Levied for Debt Service Grants and Contributions not Restricted to Specific Programs Interest Income Other TRANSFERS Total General Revenues and Transfers Change in Net Assets NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR

STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY NET ASSETS DECEMBER 31, 2011 Private Purpose Trust Funds ASSETS Current Assets Cash Accounts Receivable Total Current Assets NET ASSETS Restricted

$230,524 116,404 5,379 21,544 411,973 594,510 657,926 2,038,260

$(836,332) (1,475,912) (405,524) 113,916 (725,889) 91,002,594) 296,060 (4,036,275)

0 (4,036,275) 1,746,320 516,635 1,,696,353 9,783 107,341 649,597 4,726,029 689,754 18,146,950 $18,836,704 ___________

2010

________ 0

$(326,332) (1,475,912) (405,524) 113,916 (725,889) (1,002,594) 296,060 (4,036,275)

$(874,952) (1,304,543) (648,055) (48,303) (539,748) (262,225) (89,371) (3,767,197)

144,855 787,972 1,200,770 (85,653) 2,047,944 2,047,944

144,855 787,972 1,200,770 (85,653) 2,047,944 (1,988,331)

143,313 670,629 1,415,633 27,383 2,256,958 (1,510,239)

13,587 51,538 (649,597) (584,472) 1,463,472 27,422,157 $28,85,629 ___________

1,746,320 1,739,193 516,635 517,470 1,696,353 1,681,821 23,370 31,409 158,879 123,800 _________ _________ 4,141,557) 4,093,693 2,153,226 2,583,454 45,569,107 42,985,653 $47,722,333 ___________ $45,569,107 ___________

BALANCE SHEET GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS DECEMBER 31, 2011 WITH PARTIAL COMPARATIVE AMOUNTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010 Nonmajor Fire/Rescue Ecumen Governmental Total Governmental Funds Building Improvements Funds 2011 2010 General ASSETS Cash and Investments Cash with Fiscal Agent Receivables Accounts Contracts Taxes Notes Special Assessments Due from Other Governmental Units Inventories Prepaid Items Due to Other Funds Deferred Charges Total Assets LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE Liabilities Accounts and Contracts Payable Cash Drawn in Excess of Funds Accrued Salaries Due to Other Governmental Units Advance from Other Funds Deferred Revenue Total Liabilities Fund Balance Nonspendable Restricted Assigned Unassigned Total Fund Balance Total Liabilities and Fund Balance

$2,825,541

$1,655,190

$ 272,497

43,086

$2,241,646 476,494

$6,722,377 748,991

$4,506,551 326,160

3,628 44,000 25,439 20,589 577,649 212,994 37483 16,446

51,699 48,000 107,065 20,589 438,484 178,541 11,892 52,159 227,413 42,279 $6,015,832 __________

34,694 186,856 __________ $3,208,044 __________

__________ $1,655,190 __________

_________ $272,497 ________

__________ $3,656,368 __________

46,714 44,000 119,042 20,589 579,099 23,808 37,483 51,140 186,856 __________ $8,792,099 __________

$19,253

$277,072

$82,242

$378,567

_________ 0

5,810 531 186,856 623,677 899,116

77,951 3,651 186,856 718,730 1,365,755

$102,992 842,375 73,076 9,594 227,413 566,138 1,821,588

272,497 _________ 272,497 $272,497 ________

53,929 1,443,545 1,277,057 (17,279) 2,757,252 $3,656,368 __________

88,623 1,443,545 4,609,000 1,285,176 7,246,344 $8,792,099 __________

291,464 1,092,118 2,345,735 464,927 4,194,244 $6,015,832 __________

93,603 1,450 22,814

72,141 3,120 95,053 189,567

_________ 277,072

34,694 1,681,328 1,302,455 3,018,477 $3,208,044 __________

1,378,118 _________ 1,378,118 $1,655,190 __________

STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 WITH PARTIAL COMPARATIVE AMOUNTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010 Nonmajor Fire/Rescue Ecumen Governmental Total Governmental Funds General Building Improvements Funds 2011 2010 REVENUES Taxes Special Assessments Licenses and Permits Intergovernmental Charges for Services Fines and Forfeits Interest Income Miscellaneous Total Revenue

$1,516,015 154,321 1,782,520 194,774 24,210 3,761 58,044 3,733,645

EXPENDITURES Current General Government 656,465 Public Safety 1,658,310 Public Works 772,802 Airport Culture and Recreation 561,295 Economic Development 4,133 Miscellaneous 152,561 Capital Outlay Public Safety 9,374 Public Works Airport Economic Development Debt Service _________ Total Expenditure 3,814,940 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures (81,2950 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Sale or Compensation for Property 9,094 Debt Service Principal General Obligation Bond Proceeds General Obligation Refunding Bond Proceeds Transfers In 796,497 Transfers Out (264,707) Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) 540,839 Net Change in Fund Balances 439,544 FUND BALANCE, BEGINNING OF YEAR 2,558,933 FUND BALANCE, END OF YEAR $3,018,477 __________

1,301 __________ 1,301

$611,829 165,174

570,363

1,127,483 740,233

________ 570,363

3,939 68,796 2,717,454

62,408 47,240 42,166 426,432 50,923 1,309,737

$2,127,844 165,174 154,321 2,910,003 1,505,370 24,210 9,001 126,840 7,022,763

$2,108,294 104,347 103,245 2,270,042 846,577 26,240 8,874 119,779 5,587,398

718,873 1,658,310 820,042 42,166 987,727 55,056 152,561

730,886 1,598,033 847,818 42,800 868,715 77,499 147,699

1,319,111 1,004,002 186,266 1,542,048 825,702 9,311,864

19,184 490,255 40,106 223,852 854,359 5,941,206

_________ 1,309,737

1,541,488 _________ 1,541,488

1,004,002 186,266 560 825,702 2,645,699

(1,308,436)

(971,125)

71,755

(2,289,101)

(353,808)

(2,140,000) 2,469,866 324,203 555,717 (635,356) 574,430 646,185 2,111,067 $2,757,252 __________

9,049 (2,140,000) 6,875,798 324,203 1,352,214 (900,063) 5,521,201 3,232,100 4,194,244 $7,426,344 __________

768,440 (388123) 380,317 26,509 4,167,735 $4,194,244 __________

3,162,310

1,243,622

_________ 3,162,310 1,853,874 (475,756) $1,378,18 _________

_________ 1,243,622 272,497 _________ $272,497 ________

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City of Litchfield 2011 Financial Statement STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS PROPRIETARY FUNDS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 WITH PARTIAL COMPARATIVE AMOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010

Publ. June 28, 2012

Governmental Activities Internal Service Fund

Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds Totals ASSETS Current Assets Cash and Investments Cash with Fiscal Agent

Liquor

Sewer

Electric

Water

2011

2010

$1,040,170

$2,290,045 640,046

$5,721,391 50,276

$1,192,313

$10,243,919 690,322

$10,079,801 663,465

Accounts Receivable (Net) Due from Other Governmental Units Inventories 200,156 Prepaid Items 3,198 Total Current Assets 1,243,524 Noncurrent Assets Restricted Assets Cash - Sinking Fund Account Capital Assets Assets Not Being Depreciated 22,606 Other Capital Assets, Net of Depreciation 26,516 Deferred Changes Net OPED Asset 10,728 Total Noncurrent Assets 59,850 Total Assets $1,303,374 __________ LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Liabilities Current Liabilities (From Current Assets) Accounts and Contracts Payable $31,849 Accrued Salaries 7,475 Accrued Interest Payable Deposits Payable Due to Other Governmental Units 10,397 Total Current Liabilities (From Current Assets) 49,721 Current Liabilities (From Restricted Assets) Current Portion of Long-Term Debt _______ Total Current Liabilities (From Restricted Assets) 49,721 Noncurrent Liabilities Long-Term Debt, Net of Current Portion 9,691 Total Liabilities 59,412 Net Assets Invested in Capital Assets, Net of Related Debt 49,122 Restricted for Debt Service Unrestricted 1,194,840 Total Net Assets 1,243,962 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $1,303,374 __________

366,21 22,567

1,039,448

81,391 3,624 1,277,328

1,487,050 22,567 481,232 43,774 12,968,864

1,418780 288,514 611,397 43,259 13,105,216

153,412

1,053,665

1,276,625

243,493 5,311,332 10,728 5,718,965 $6,996,293 __________

30,993,206 23,955,495 308,555 101,938 56,412,859 $69,381,723 ___________

26,494,411 24,712709 281,299 128,324 52,893,368 $65,998,584 ___________

$1,200,887 50,203 427,067 33,044 22,548

$1,601,29 49,751 406,487 34,343 19,784

16,679 3,335,548

281,076 20,273 7,112,464

900,253 15,261,071 14,152,686 51,397 26,820 30,392,227 $33,727,775 ___________

15,466,036 4,464,961 257,158 53,662 20,241,817 $27,354,281 ___________

$733,138 11,286 132,547

$430,532 25,822 266,650

_________

9,376

$5,368 5,080 27,870 33,044 2,775

877,511

732,380

74,317

1,733,749

1,008,475

625,000

240,767

1,885,986

1,357,380

19,985,948 21,871,934 9,018,723 900,253 1,936,865 11,855,841 $33,727,775 ___________

2011

2010

$771,544

$615,310

8,708

8,774

________ 780,252

_________ 624,084

2,437,313 15,034 _________ 2,452,347 $3,232,599 __________

2,738,585 17,213 _________ 2,755,798 $3,379,882 __________

$13,922

$6,215

________

2,111,656

13,922

6,215

1,874,242

1,768,102

155,000

314,904

3,607,991

3,879,758

168,922

161,215

14,990,646 16,348,026

1,901,818 2,216,722

36,888,103 40,496,094

34,696,669 38,576,427

965,000 1,133,922

1,120,000 1,281,215

4,380,997

3,417,224 153,142 1,208,935 4,779,571 $6,996,293 __________

16,866,066 1,053,665 10,965,898 28,885,629 $69,381,723 ___________

16,689,543 1,276,625 9,455,989 27,422,157 $65,998,584 ___________

1,317,313

1,463,585

781,364 2,098,677 $3,232,599 __________

635,082 2,098,667 $3,379,882 __________

6,625,258 11,006,255 $27,354,281 ___________

STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS PROPRIETARY FUNDS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 WITH PARTIAL COMPARATIVE AMOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 Governmental Activities Internal Service Fund

Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds Totals ASSETS Liquor Sales $1,943,424 Cost of Goods Sold (1,482,464) Gross Profit on Sales 460,960 Charges for Services Other __________ Total Operating Revenues 460,960 OPERATING EXPENSES Salaries and Benefits 212,299 Supplies 7,657 Other Services and Charges 90,322 Purchased Power Production Distribution Administrative and General Depreciation 5,827 Total Operating Expenses 316,105 Operating Income (Loss) 144,855 NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES) Taxes Intergovernmental Interest Income 1,063 Refunds and Reimbursements Miscellaneous Revenue 705 Interest and Amortization Expense Loss on Inventory Write Down Miscellaneous Expense ________ Total Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses) 1,768 Income (Loss) Before Transfers and Contributions 146,623 CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS TRANSFERS Transfers In Transfers Out (59,000) Total Transfers (59,000) Change in Net Assets 87,623 NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 1,156,339 NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR $1,243,962 __________

Sewer $ _________ 0 2,848,601 _________ 2,848,601

Electric $ _________ 0 9,460,012 45,386 9,505,398

$ ________ 0 852,779 ________ 852,779

398,436 279,786 578,144

887,760

167,786

5,641,444 181,944 208,870 312,249 306,660 7,538,927 1,966,471

67,807 36,484 177,041 61,527 314,344 824,989 27,7890

533,388 1,789,754 1,058,847

3,478

Water

_________ (335,829)

7,468 14,584 21,526 (656,960) (166,214) (32,316) (811,912)

723,018 83,155

1,154,559 89,789

(84,075)

200,000 (153,250) 46,750 852,923 11,022,918 $11,855,841 ___________

(605,478) (605,478) 638,870 10,367,385 $11,006,255 ___________

(31,869) (31,869) (115,944) 4,895,515 $4,779,571 __________

14,723 (354,030)

1,578 (82,232) (31,211) (111,865)

2011 $1,943,424 (1,482,464) 460,960 13,161,392 45,386 13,667,738

2010 $1,929,216 (1,475,876) 453,340 13,071,756 59,672 13,584,768

1,666,281 287,443 668,466 5,709,251 218,428 385,911 373,776 1,160,219 10,469,775 3,197,963

1,552,325 324,612 650,956 5,662,783 188,492 372,540 369,028 1,151,591 10,272,327 3,312,441

2011

2010

$ ________ 0 309,975 ________ 390,975

$ _________ 0 333,507 _________ 333,507

142,684

61,272

487,103 629,787 (319,812)

466,096 527,368 (193,861)

123,134 44,074 782

123,709 44,136 1,474

13,587 14,584 36,954 (1,093,222) (166,214) (63,527) (1,257,838)

21,061 10,943 39,066 (1,055,4830

(42,861)

(51,952)

__________ (984,413)

(2,753) 122,376

(2,450) 114,917

1,940,125 172,944

2,328,028

(197,436)

(78,944)

200,000 (849,597) (649,597) 1,463,472 27,422,157 $28,885,629 ___________

200,000 (858,098) (658,098) 1,669,930 25,752,227 $27,422,157 ___________

________ 197,446 10 2,098,667 $2,098,677 __________

_________ 277,781 198,837 1,899,830 $2,098,667 __________

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS PROPRIETARY FUNDS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 WITH PARTIAL COMPARATIVE AMOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 Governmental Activities Internal Service Fund

Business-Type Activities - Enterprise Funds Totals CASH FLOWS FROM Liquor Sewer OPERATING ACTIVITIES Receipts from Customers $1,943,466 $2,761,868 Payments to Suppliers (1,583,349) (864,115) (418,268) Payments to Employees (210,322) Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities 149,795 1,479,485 CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES Taxes Intergovernmental 193,841 Other Receipts 705 14,723 Other Distributions Transfers In from Other Funds 200,000 Transfers Out to Other Funds (59,000) (153,250) Net Cash Provided (Used) by Noncapital Financing Activities (58,295) 255,314 CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES Acquisition and Construction of Capital Assets (3,861,283) Principal Reduction on Long-Term Debt (915,000) Net Proceeds of Bonds, Notes and Certificates 4,073,031 Interest and Fiscal Agent Fees Paid on Bonds and Notes ________ (366,365) Net Cash Provided (Used) for Capital and Related Financing Activities 0 (1,069,617) CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Interest Income 1,063 3,478 Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 92,563 668,660 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 947,607 3,161,684 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR $1,040,170 $3,830,344 __________ __________ RECONCILIATION OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash and Investments $1,040,170 $2,290,045 Cash with Fiscal Agent 640,046 900,253 Restricted Cash __________ Total Cash and Cash Investments $1,040,170 $3,830,344 __________ __________ RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Operating Income (Loss) $144,855 $1,058,847 Adjustments to Reconcile Operating Income (Loss) to Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities Depreciation 5,826 533,388 (Increase) Decrease in Assets Accounts Receivable (Net) 42 (86,733) Inventories (5,650) Prepaid Items 31 (727) Net OPEB Asset 931 2,328 Increase (Decrease) in Liabilities Accounts and Contracts Payable 2,740 (5,458) Accrued Salaries 1,046 (22,160) Deposits Payable _______ Due to Other Governmental Units (27) Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities $149,795 $1,479,485 ________ __________

Electric

Water

$9,607,321 (6,420,796) (863,453)

$859,066 (345,103) (170,089)

$15,171,721 (9,213,363) (1,662,132)

$14,934,806 (9,121,046) (1,515,630)

$309,975 (134,977) ________

$333,507 (59,943) _________

2,323,072

343,874

4,296,226

4,298,130

174,998

273,564

275,103 50,009

123,134 44,140

120,774 4,136

(31,211)

200,000 (858,098)

(2,753) 197,446 _______

317,781 ________

72,106 36,110 (32,316)

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2010

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2010

(605,478)

(31,869)

265,947 51,538 (63,527) 200,000 (849,597)

(529,578)

(63,080)

(395,639)

(332,986)

361,967

442,691

(1,305,243) (605,000)

(232,767)

(5,166,526) (1,752,767) 4,073,031

(8,181,172) (1,446,767) 6,503,084

(185,831) (155,000)

(834,006) (155,000)

(648,113)

(85,419)

(1,099,897)

(1,049,161)

(40,682)

(52,223)

(2,5538,356)

(318,186)

(3,946,159)

(4,174,016)

(381,513)

(1,041,229)

7,468

1,578

13,587

21,059

782

1,474

(757,394)

(35,814)

(31,985)

(187,813)

156,234

(323,500)

6,529,061

1,381,539

12,019,891

12,207,704

615,310

938,810

$5,771,667 __________

$1,345,725 __________

$11,987,906 ___________

$12,019,891 ___________

$771,554 ________

$615,310 ________

$5,721,391 50,276 __________ $5,771,667 __________

$1,192,313

$10,079,801 663,465 1,276,625 $12,019,891 ___________

$771,544

$615,310

153,412 $1,345,725 __________

$10,243,919 690,322 1,053,665 $11,987,906 ___________

________ $771,554 ________

________ $615,310 ________

$1,966,471

$27,790

$3,197,963

$3,312,441

$(319,812)

$(193,861)

306,660

314,344

1,160,219

1,151,591

487,103

466,096

101,923 (30,399) 176 22,196

6,287 5 931

21,519 (36,049) (5150 26,386

(125,839) (631) (4,575) (30,973)

(49,248) 2,111 3,182

(559) (3,234) (1,299) (391)

(52,525) (22,237) (1,299) 2,764

28,896 (5,722) 6,339 (33,397)

________

$2,323,072 __________

$343,874 ________

$4,296,226 __________

$4,298,130 __________

$174,998 ________

$273,564 _________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF LITCHFIELD COUNTY OF MEEKER STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Litchfield (the “City”), County of Meeker, State of Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on July 2, 2012 at approximately 5:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers in the Litchfield City Hall, Litchfield, Minnesota, to review the annual report for the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan is available for inspection at City Hall during regular business hours. All interest persons may appear at the hearing and present their views orally or prior to the meeting in writing. Dated: June 20, 2012 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LITCHFIELD, MINNESOTA /s/ Joyce Spreiter ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTATOR Publ. June 21 & 28, 2012 Court File No. 47-PR-12-528 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF MEEKER DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF EUGENE WILLIAM THOMAS, A/K/A EUGENE W. THOMAS, EUGENE THOMAS, A/K/A GENE THOMAS, DECEDENT It is Ordered and Notice is given that on July 18, 2012 at 8:45 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 325 N. Sibley AvE., Litchfield, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the will of Decedent, dated 04/15/2005 and codicil (___) to the will dated _________, and seperate writing (______) under Minn. Stat. 524.2-513 (“Will”), and for the appointment of VALDA THOMAS whose address is 24502 608TH AVENUE. LITCHFIELD, MN 55355, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. FILED: JUNE 11, 2012 MEEKER COUNTY COURTS LITCHFIELD, MN 55355 (Court Seal) Honorable Steven E. Drange Judge 06/11/12 /s/ LuAnn L. Sandvig Deputy Court Administrator 6/11/12 Attorney For Personal Representative Mark P. Wood Wood, Berry, & Rue, PLLP 34 E. 2nd Street P.O. Box 158 LITCHFIELD, MN 55355 320-693-3289 128107 Publ. June 28, 2012 CITY OF LITCHFIELD NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 907 PLEASURE DRIVE A public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission on Monday, July 9th, 2012, at approximately 5:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 126 North Marshall Avenue, at which time you may submit your views on the matter in person, by writing or by representative. An application for a Conditional Use Permit to the Zoning Ordinance has been filed with the Planning Commission by Joe Starr. The property is situated in an R-1 Residential District Zone, addressed as 907 Pleasure Drive, presently known as a private, single family zoning. The legal description of this property is: Part of Government Lot 4, Section 14, Township 119, Range 31, described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point 754.4' South and 189.2' East of the Quarter Section corner on the West side of Section 14, Township 119 North, Range 31 West, thence due South 115.0' to the shoreline of Lake Ripley, thence along the shoreline of said lake North 81 degrees 30' East a distance of 100.0', which is the place of beginning. Thence North 80 degrees 20' East 100.0', thence leaving the shoreline of said lake and North 1 degree 30' West 85.0', thence due West 100.0', thence due South 100.2' to the place of beginning. City of Litchfield, Meeker County, Minnesota The application, if approved would allow the lot to be used as an RV site for recreational use. The enforcing officer was required, under the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, to deny the permit because Ordinance 154.112 states that in an R-1 Zone, camping is not allowed and requires a Conditional Use Permit. If you desire further information, please contact the Code Enforcement Official's office.

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Litchfield High School sophomore Curt Wedin soars above the band to play a mellophone solo during the performance of “Icarus.” The Marching Dragons performed downtown June 21 during pie in the park.

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The Litchfield High School marching band performs June 21 during Pie in the Park. “It was a huge success,” said band director David Ceasar. “The kids really thrive on that. They feel like what they’re doing is worthwhile.”

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After a disappointing fourth place finish in the first parade of the year, the Litchfield High School Marching Band started marching to the beat of a different drum. “After the first showing in Albertville, we went back to the drawing table,” band director David Ceasar said. “We rewrote the show as far as marching was concerned.” Ceasar made many modifications to the band’s “Icarus” show, including changes to the music and almost the entire color guard routine. And from that point on, the Marching Dragons breathed fire in the face of their competition. The marching band won first in class in Paynesville, Benson, Waconia, Rochester and Roseville. In the Rogers parade June 23, Litchfield

competed against eight bands and won grand champion, along with best color guard, best drumline and best wind section. “We swept it,” Ceasar said. At the Lake City parade June 24, the top-scoring band beat Litchfield by a mere seven-tenths of a point. Ceasar watched the show from the judges box and said he could not find any of the typical mistakes he came accustomed to looking for during the routine. “We rocked the house. I was so proud of the way the students have grown in respect to discipline, marching, music performance and pride,” Ceasar said. “This year’s band rose to the status of every other Litchfield marching band. The competitive season came to a close Monday in Roseville, where Litchfield won first in class but lost the overall award to Mankato. Ceasar, however, was anything but disappointed. “If we’re going to be beat, I’d rather be beat by someone like that,” he said. “They were impeccable.” The band leaves Saturday for Boston and New York City.

Drum major Taylor Manning helps direct the Litchfield High School marching band. On the trip, band members will visit Rockefeller Center for the “Today Show,” visit China Town and Little Italy, and take a tour of Boston. The band will march in a parade July 3 in Randolph, Mass., and in a parade July 4 in Bristol, R.I. The band will return at 6:30 a.m. July 6, in time for the Watercade parade July 7. “I look forward to Watercade every year,” Ceasar said. “It’s usually the kids’ best performance, and they get to see how their work pays off.”

Members of the Litchfield High School marching band’s color guard perform June 21 in Central Park. The marching band has won the prize of best color guard at multiple parades.

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Fun facts about the Fourth Whether you’re shooting off fireworks, grilling up a storm or just relaxing on the July 4 holiday, take a moment to appreciate what this day is commemorating: freedom. On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this most American of holidays will be celebrated by many across the country. Here are some fun facts related to July 4 from the U.S. Census Bureau. 2.5 million In July 1776, the estimated number of people living in the newly independent nation. 313.9 million The nation’s estimated population on this July 4. $3.6 million In 2011, the dollar value of U.S. imports of American flags. The vast majority of this amount ($3.3 million) was for U.S. flags made in China. $663,071 Dollar value of U.S. flags exported in 2011. Mexico was the leading customer, purchasing $80,349 worth. $302.7 million Dollar value of shipments of fabricated flags, banners and similar emblems by the nation’s manufacturers in 2007, according to the latest published economic census statistics. $232.3 million The value of fireworks imported from China in 2011, representing the bulk of all U.S. fireworks imported ($223.4 million). U.S. exports of fireworks, by comparison, came to just $15.8 million in 2011, with Australia purchasing more than any other country ($4.5 million). $231.8 million The value of U.S. manufacturers’ shipments of fireworks and pyrotechnics (including flares, igniters, etc.) in 2007. $107.1 billion Dollar value of trade last year between the United States and the United Kingdom, making the British, our adversary in 1776, our sixth-leading trading partner today. ◆ Have something to share? Send it to the Independent Review, c/o Down the Side, 217 Sibley Ave. N., Litchfield, MN 55355; or email to editor@independentreview .net.

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Brodin Studios owner Neil Brodin holds a wax piece next to the original clay mold of a Polk County, Fla., deputy sheriff who was killed in 1985. Litchfield High School art teacher Gerry Kulzer sculpted the clay head. Neil Brodin holds together the fractured Cecil B. DeMille Golden Globe Award that broke one week before Morgan Freeman was supposed to accept it. Litchfield’s Brodin Studios was commissioned to make the award for 2013-15, but created the award in a pinch for the 2012 Golden Globes.

Business casts positive light on Litchfield Brodin Studios of Litchfield creates a number of statues and sculptures that are owned by prominent people across the United States By Jenny Berg STAFF WRITER

n the night of the Golden Globe Awards ceremony in January, Litchfield residents Neil Brodin and Danielle Rodgers were huddled around their television, intently waiting for the moment when Sidney Poitier would hand the Cecil B. DeMille Award to Morgan Freeman. And not because Brodin and Rodgers are big movie buffs, but because they had made the award just a few days earlier. “Dani and I were just going

crazy,” said Brodin, who owns Brodin Studios in Litchfield. During the hand-off of the fragile statue to Freeman, Brodin was thinking, “Now don’t break the award in front of 20 million people.” Brodin Studios works with Society Awards of New York, a company hoping to bring the production of American awards back from overseas. Society Awards called on Brodin Studios last year to create the Cecil B. DeMille Award in bronze, which is much stronger than other metals. After Brodin Studios successfully produced a prototype, Society Awards commissioned the Litchfield company to create the award starting in 2013 through 2015. That is, until this year’s Cecil B. DeMille Award, made by another company, broke: The angel atop the globe snapped off mere days before it was to be handed to Freeman. “They called in a panic. The one they had broke,” Brodin said. “We had to replace the base and the See BRODIN on Page 3B

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Morgan Freeman holds the 2012 Cecil B. DeMille Golden Globe Award made by Litchfield’s Brodin Studios.

LOCAL BRIEFS ‘Walk Through Meeker County’ event set for July 7 The Litchfield Opera House will feature a “Walk Through Meeker County” event July 7 as part of Litchfield’s Watercade celebration. The open-house event will showcase historical places and events located in Meeker County. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., several organizations plan to operate booths inside the Litchfield Opera House, including the Little Red Schoolhouse, Litchfield Heritage Preservation Commission, Meeker County Historical Society Museum/G.A.R. Hall, Dassel Area Historical Society, Grove City Area Historical Society, Ness Church, Forest City Stockade, Forest City Threshers and the Litchfield Opera House. There is no charge to attend. The Litchfield Opera House is located at the corner of East Second Street and North Marshall Avenue.

Tour will feature gardens in Darwin, Dassel The Meeker County Horticulture Society Garden Tour will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 10. All gardens this year are in the Darwin and Dassel area. Tickets are available at KLFD, Stockmen’s Nursery, and at each garden location during the tour. Attendees can begin at any location, and can also get their ticket marked at each garden to be eligible for door prizes. To win, leave the ticket with name, address and phone number

on back at the last garden location visited. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society or Flowers of Mercy. The six featured gardens are: Tom and Joyce Carlson, 67755 205th St., Darwin; Bev and Dave Pearson, 71248 190th St., Dassel; Donna and Doug Forster, 23757 727th Ave., Dassel; Grace Larsen, 71294 CSAH 24, Dassel; LaVonne Hansen, 68317 233rd St., Dassel; and Sue and Terry Moore, 69729 233rd St., Dassel.

Service planned at Historic Ness Church Trinity Episcopal Church will hold the third annual Sunday service and Holy Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. July 15 at Historic Ness Church and Cemetery. This is the only regular church service scheduled for Ness Church, located at 24040 580th Ave., Litchfield. Following the service will be a potluck. Civil War reenactors from the New Ulm Battery will attend in full uniform and fire cannon shots following the service. Ness Church will be open for public viewing from 1 to 4 p.m. July 28 and Sept. 22

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Raising money with pie and pork

The Litchfield Rescue Squad Sweepstakes calendar winners for June 25-29: $20 — Faith Williams, Brad Midtling, Greg Gilbertson and Maryls Bjur all of Litchfield, and Calvin Lee of Hutchinson. Checks will be mailed Saturday.

When summer rolls around, we all look forward Baking to the July 4 holiday. It's nice to fire up the grill, with throw on some hot dogs and Bev wear patriotic colors. Festive and fun recipes are popular at any July 4 Beverly Barrett party. This week’s recipes are red, white and blue and are easy to make. The KISS principle applies to July 4 foods: Keep It Simple, Silly. Choose foods you can make ahead or prepare quickly so you can enjoy the celebration. ◆◆◆

MARRIAGE LICENSES The following people have applied for a marriage license at the Meeker County Courthouse: David Bennet Cox of Litchfield to Whitney Jo Park of Litchfield. Anthony John Narducci of Darwin to Rachel Nicole Hoffmann of Darwin.

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Dave Keeling, right, scoops some ice cream for Ray Wolter on June 21 at a pie-in-thepark event at Central Park to raise money for the Litchfield High School marching band. Along with pie, pulled pork sandwiches, chips and lemonade were for sale. After dinner, the marching band performed.

Chuck Unterberger at the Meeker County Veterans Service office, asks:

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Are you a Veteran and wondering about your eligibility for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs?

Hannes named to president’s honor roll

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Clinton Hannes of Litchfield was named to the University of North Dakota’s spring president’s roll of honor, which designates students with a grade point average of 3.8 or higher.

Kern makes dean’s list

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Charles Kern of Litchfield was named to the University of North Dakota’s spring dean’s list, which designates students completing at least 12 semester hours of academic work and receiving a grade point average within the top 15 percent of the enrollment of each college or school.

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Area students on dean’s list at University of Minnesota-Duluth Many area students are listed on the spring dean’s list for the University of MinnesotaDuluth, for students receiving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Students include: Atwater — Nicole Sammons, psychology. Cokato — Bethanie Borg, anthropology, and Audrianna Fasching, psychology. Cosmos — Miranda Hopp, undeclared. Dassel — Zachary Kaiser, computer sciences. Eden Valley — Alyssa Schultz, psychology. Litchfield — Abigail Boerner, criminology, and Carlene Meyer, undeclared. Watkins — Alicia Adolph, management, and Jaron Faber, biology.

Nelson on dean’s list Rebecca Nelson of Atwater was named to the spring dean’s list at Normandale Community College in Bloomington, Minn., which designates students enrolled in at least nine credits with a grade point average of 3.5 or above.

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Many area students were named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at Minnesota State University-Moorhead, which recognizes students maintaining a 3.25 or higher grade point average. Students include: Dassel — Kaysha Beckermann, East Asian studies and English. Eden Valley — Katie Frank, accounting and finance. Litchfield — Erin Durken, community health; Erika Gartner, mathematics education; Bethany Larson, art; Leah Randt, biology, and Andrew Schultz, elementary inclusive education.

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Leah Lewis of Cokato received an associate in science degree in nursing from Southeast Technical CollegeWinona. Commencement ceremonies were May 7.

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Jill Stiegen of Litchfield recently graduated from South Central College in North Mankato, Minn. Stiegen received a Certificate of Accomplishment as a health unit coordinator.

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Easy ways to make July 4 red, white and blue

I'll start with a tasty, adorable recipe that kids would love. It is easy enough that they might even help you prepare it.

Uncle Sam's Red, White and Blue Parfaits 2 cups boiling water, divided 1 package (4 serving size) gelatin, any red flavor 1 package (4 serving size) gelatin, any blue flavor 2 cups cold water, divided 1 tub whipped topping, thawed Stir 1 cup boiling water into each flavor dry gelatin in separate bowls for two minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in 1 cup cold water into gelatin in each bowl. Pour each gelatin flavor into separate 8-inch square pans. Refrigerate four hours or until firm. Cut gelatin in each pan into 1/2-inch cubes. Layer red or blue gelatin cubes on bottom, cover with whipped topping and top with opposite color gelatin. Yield: 10 dessert parfait glasses. Store in refrigerator until served. ◆◆◆ This similar red-white-and-blue salad is light and refreshing on a hot summer day. You can substitute strawberries for raspberries for the red layer. Don't use fat-free sour cream in the middle layer as it won't get firm.

Red, White and Blue Salad 1 package (3 ounces) berry blue gelatin 2 cups boiling water, divided 2 1/2 cups cold water, divided 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1 cup heavy whipping cream 6 tablespoons sugar 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 package (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin 1 cup fresh raspberries Whipped topping and additional berries, optional. In a large bowl, dissolve blue gelatin in 1 cup boiling water; stir in 1 cup cold water. Add blueberries. Pour into a 3quart glass serving bowl. Refrigerate until firm, about one hour. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water; let stand for one minute. Add the cream and sugar; cook and stir over low heat until gelatin and sugar are completely dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Whisk in sour cream and vanilla. Spoon over the blue layer. Refrigerate until firm.In a large bowl, dissolve raspberry gelatin in 1 cup hot water; stir in 1 cup cold water. Add raspberries. Spoon over cream layer. Chill until set. Yield: 14-16 servings. ◆◆◆ A fruit pizza recipe is perfect for summer due to the fresh fruit that is available. This light and tasty recipe is easy to make and is perfect for July 4 if you use red strawberries and blueberries.

Berries and Cream Dessert Triangles Crust: 2 rolls refrigerated sugar cookie dough Filling: 1 cup white vanilla baking chips (6 ounces) 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened Topping: 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/3 cup water 1 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries 2 cups fresh blueberries Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray bottom of 15-by-10-by-1inch jelly roll pan with cooking spray. Press cookie dough in bottom of pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. In small microwaveable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on high 45 to 60 seconds or until chips are melted and can be stirred smooth. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in melted chips until blended. Spread mixture over crust. Refrigerate while making topping. In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Cool 10 minutes. In medium bowl, gently stir strawberries and 1/4 cup cornstarch mixture together until well mixed. In another bowl, gently stir remaining 1/4 cup cornstarch mixture and blueberries together until well mixed. Spoon strawberry mixture lengthwise over half of cream cheese mixture and blueberries over remaining half of cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Cut bars in half lengthwise; cut each half into eight, 3 1/2-inch triangles. Makes 16 triangles.

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Neil Brodin holds a bronze lumberman statue that Brodin Studios created to celebrate the history of lumber milling in North Minneapolis. A similar statue was given to former Soviet statesman Mikhail Gorbachev during a visit to Minnesota.

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Litchfield has been out there representing the good people of this city and hardly anybody really knows what we’ve been doing nationally.

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Golden Globe in a week.” Brodin went into the studio every two hours to dip the award mold in a ceramic material, which is a time-consuming part of their lost-wax method of casting bronze. He then flew a small plane to Mille Lacs to have the award gold-plated, and shipped the package to New York. The award not only got there in time, it did not break. “So, we got a locked-in offer for a long time. We stole one back from China,” Brodin said with a grin. “That’s more than made in U.S.A. That’s made in Litchfield.” Brodin, 66, started a bronze-casting company in 1978 with his brother, Roger, who was a sculptor particularly talented in rendering realistic human figures. Both brothers spent time in the military. Roger Brodin was in the Marines and Neil was drafted into the Army in 1967. He spent time as a guard in Washington, D.C., working military funerals and ceremonies at the White House and Pentagon. Brodin was in Washington, D.C., when Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in April 1968. “We were the first unit to go into D.C. and secure the city,” Brodin said. “It was absolute chaos.” Brodin then worked as a police officer for the city of Minneapolis, where he met Rodgers, who was working with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office. Brodin’s transition from police officer to creator of bronze sculptures began when he sold his first statues to the Minneapolis Police Department to give as awards. When Roger Brodin died in 1995, Neil Brodin and Rodgers bought the business. In 2000, they moved from Minneapolis to Litchfield because they needed more shop space. Brodin was born near Litchfield, south of Dassel, but the couple met while working and living in Minneapolis. “It was kind of a fluke, a lucky one,” Rodgers said of their landing in Litchfield. Brodin Studios designs and creates sculptures, from miniature to larger than lifesize monuments and memorials. Rodgers said the majority of their work is police, fire and military memorials. Each statue is customized to the exact uniform detail of each commissioning department, Brodin said.

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Nick Christensen, right, carves the finishing features into a wax mold of a custom-made SWAT officer. “He’s unbelievably good at the detail,” said Brodin Studios owner Neil Brodin. While Brodin still manages company projects and sales, Christensen of NKC Sculptures now completes the artistic process of carving the molds and welding the statue pieces together.

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A bronze piece titled “Call to Duty” awaits finishing touches at Nick Christensen’s shop, NKC Sculptures. Brodin Studios owner Neil Brodin, who works with Christensen, said they have made thousands of statues in this pose over the years.

Over the years, Brodin Studios has made thousands of miniature bronze sculptures for police officers, soldiers, firefighters and FBI special agents. They also cast the Top Cop Award, handed out by the president and vice president to 10 nationally recognized police officers. Brodin Studios also is the only company allowed to duplicated the FBI badge for their statues. Brodin Studios has created a lumberman statue for former Soviet statesman Mikhail Gorbachev, and a portrait for Polish politician Lech Walesa. All United States presidents since Gerald Ford own a Brodin Studios bronze sculpture, Brodin said. Brodin noted many businesses and contractors in the area are vital to their process, namely the Casting Creations

foundry in Howard Lake, Wallace Patina in Cokato and Aspen Coatings in Litchfield. “Litchfield has been out there representing the good people of this city and hardly anybody really knows what we’ve been doing nationally,” Brodin said. The studio also has made more than 300 large statues for memorials across the country, but the recession has hurt the fundraising ability of memorial projects. Brodin noted many departments have postponed their projects or stopped fundraising altogether due to the weak economy. Fortunately, Society Awards commissioned Brodin Studios for new bronze work.

In addition to creating more than 30 Writers Guild Awards annually, Brodin Studios casts the America in the Arts Award, which is a bronze balloon rabbit given to art contributors. Brodin Studios also created the Johnny Carson Comedic Excellence Award, which has been given to Don Rickles and David Letterman. Society Awards recently tempted Brodin Studios with the Oscar Award, which is currently made in pewter at a company in Chicago. Prior to World War II, the Oscar was cast in bronze, Brodin noted. “There was some hint that if we do quality work, that maybe we might one day be allowed to create some high-end work for Hollywood,” Brodin said of the chance to create the Oscar Award in bronze and then have it gold-plated. Brodin Studios will be moving from its location on East Highway 12 to 127 N. Sibley Ave., partly for economic reasons and partly to return to downtown. While Brodin still manages company projects and sales, Nick Christensen of NKC Sculptures now completes the artistic process of carving the molds and welding the statue pieces together. Brodin said the downtown location will open the middle of July. All their work is custom made, so no bronze work will be for sale, Brodin said, but he hopes people will wander in and see the studio’s work on display. “I think Litchfield people should know that these awards are made right here,” Brodin said.

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Lost-wax method of casting bronze Brodin Studios of Litchfield creates its bronze pieces using a lostwax method. The method used is as follows: ◆ Create the original piece in clay or wax, and then make molds out of rubber, which captures the intricate details of the original. ◆ Pour or brush hot wax into each mold. Once hardened, remove the rubber and assemble the figure, using a steel armature of 1/2inch pipes. ◆ Cut wax into pieces and coat with numerous layers of ceramic material, and then hang to dry. ◆ Place the pieces into a burnout oven, which melts the wax within the ceramic shell, leaving an empty shell (where the name “lost wax” came from). ◆ Place the empty shell into a kiln for firing and pour molten bronze into the mold at 2,000 degrees. ◆ Once the bronze has cooled, break off the ceramic shells to reveal the bronze pieces. ◆ Weld the pieces together and sandblast for uniform texture. “We make statues with a Mr. Potato Head method,” Brodin Studios owner Neil Brodin joked. ◆ Spray with a chemical mixture, and brush on a hot wax layer to protect the statue from elements such as air and moisture. And “presto, you have a bronze statue that was made by the very same process as the ancient Greeks and Romans used to make their chariot wheels and swords thousands of years ago,” said Brodin.

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Faith Following God’s path through challenges Faith, as I understand it, is not mere belief. It is trust and loyalty, as well. Faith requires humility because it has us putting our confidence in something other than ourselves. Faith requires letting go of certainty and embracing the unknown. Recently, I attended the Southwest Minnesota Synod ELCA Assembly at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn. The theme was “Welcoming and Inviting God’s Preferred Future.” It was a powerful and inspiring event on many levels. One of the Bible texts that echoed in our ears at the Synod Assembly was the same one that Liz Knisley picked for the 2012 senior class baccalaureate service at Litchfield High School. Jeremiah 29:11 is a verse of good

WORDS FOR LIVING by the Rev. Christian Muellerleile

news and promise that permeates a book of prophecy known for its doom and gloom — judgment and weeping. This verse that shines like a star in the darkness reads, “For surely I know the plans I have for you, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.” It is easy to look anxiously into the unknown future and see only darkness and for that darkness to block out the light of the promise of

restoration and new life. The demographic realities facing southwest Minnesota can seem like a modern day Babylonian Exile. And though the Twin Cities are located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers — not the Tigris and Euphrates — many of our young people are forced by economic realities to relocate there. Also, our area is aging at the usual rate — a week every seven days. But without new young people to replace those who have left our region, the median age is getting older, especially as you go further south and west. Our friends in Cosmos and Grove City know these realities too well. There are other challenges we face, as well. Mainline churches, along with volun-

teer service organizations and clubs, are facing a crisis of non-participation among younger generations. Along with demographic and economic realities there are cultural shifts happening, as well. The face of America is changing and there is no amount of holding on tightly to “the good old days” that is going to bring them back. Our gut reaction can be to resist these changes and be passed by, or we can anticipate these changes and grow into them and be prepared as the world around us changes and as we move into God’s preferred future — a future with hope. For me, transition and change are on my mind because my colleague, the Rev. Harvey Nelson, is taking an inspiring step toward retire-

ment and has accepted a call to be a part-time pastor at Paz y Esperanza Lutheran Church in Wilmar. Zion has been a mission partner with Paz y Esperanza for several years, and we look forward to the ways in which our relationship with them will grow in the years to come. Harvey is once again embracing God’s preferred future by being at the cutting edge of the cultural changes that God is leading us into and for me this is a source of peace and hope — paz y esperanza. And yet those of us at Zion, the Crow River Conference, the Litchfield Area Ministerial Association and Meeker Area Ministries are left with some awfully big shoes to fill. I know that God is at work leading us into His preferred future, and I trust that, to-

gether with the Holy Spirit, our community can meet the challenges that face us with compassion and confidence, but I am going to miss working daily with my partner in ministry. God is at work as a committee gathers at Zion to interview interim ministry candidates, and God will be working to help us call a new pastor in the months to come, but, in the meantime, I pray for eyes and ears that can see and hear the movement of God as He shepherds us into His preferred future — that we may not resist, but welcome and invite the new things that God is about to do. The Rev. Christian Muellerleile is a pastor at Zion Lutheran Church, Litchfield.

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Monday - 8 a.m. Word and Communion. Tuesday - 8 a.m. Mass. Wednesday - 8 a.m. Mass in Forest City.

28164 Hwy. 22 N., Litchfield (320) 593-2202 Pastor Chris Castilleja Sunday - 10 a.m. Worship.

APOSTOLIC LUTHERAN

821 Fifth St. E., Litchfield (320) 693-3313 Father Joseph Steinbeisser Saturday - 5:30 p.m. Mass. Sunday - 10 a.m. Mass; 12:15 p.m. Mass in Spanish.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Kingston (320) 398-2130 Pastor Orval Wirkkala Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Worship.

(Non-Denominational) 312 Marshall Ave. N., Litchfield (320) 593-3635 Pastor Mike Zylstra Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Worship.

BECKVILLE LUTHERAN 20521 600th Ave., Litchfield (320) 693-2519 Pastor Maggie Cumings Sunday - 10:45 a.m. Worship.

CHURCH OF GOD OF ABRAHAMIC FAITH 501 Ramsey Ave. S., Litchfield (320) 693-6391 Pastor Dale Swartz Sunday - 10 a.m. Worship. Wednesday - 7 p.m. Worship.

BELIEVER’S FELLOWSHIP MENNONITE CHURCH 34419 520th Ave., Grove City (320) 857-2800 Pastor Melvin Beiler Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Worship.

CATHOLIC CHURCH OF OUR LADY

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 770 School Road, Hutchinson Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sacrament meeting; 11:30 a.m. Priesthood (for men) and Relief Society (for women).

57382 CSAH 3, Manannah (320) 693-8900 Monsignor Francis J. Garvey Saturday - 4 p.m. Mass. Sunday - 9 a.m. Mass.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. GERTRUDE 31608 650th Ave, Forest City (320) 693-7801 Mike McNeil, Pastoral Administrator Sunday - 10:45 a.m. Mass. Wednesday - 8 a.m. Mass.

CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. JOHN 106 Fourth St. N., Darwin (320) 693-9496 Father Joseph Steinbeisser, Parochial Administrator Today (Thursday) - 8 a.m. Word and Communion. Friday - 8 a.m. Mass. Saturday - 7 p.m. Mass. Sunday - 8 a.m. Mass; 10:45 a.m. in Forest City.

HARVEST COMMUNITY

Kingston Community Center 30840 722nd Ave., Kingston Sunday - 10 a.m. Family Integrated church meeting.

(Evangelical Free Church) 303 S. Gorman Ave., Suite 400 Litchfield (320) 221-1817 Pastor Mike Sechler Sunday - 10 a.m. Worship and Kids Praise.

CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. PHILIP

ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN 118 First St. N., Darwin (320) 693-5778 Pastor Joe Midthun Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion.

CORNERSTONE CHURCH

422 Ramsey Ave. N., Litchfield (320) 693-8108 Pastor Jason Young Worship Pastor Rebecca Young Hispanic Pastor Alex Martinez Visitation Pastor Larry Harshman Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Worship; 5 p.m. Hispanic Service.

EVANGELICAL COVENANT 301 Lake St., Dassel (320) 275-3315 Pastor Keith Carlson Sunday - 10 a.m. Worship.

FIRST BAPTIST Grove City (320) 857-2495 Pastor Peter Lee Sunday - 10 a.m. Worship.

FIRST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 54986 145 St., Cosmos (320) 877-7663 Pastor Maggie Cumings Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship/Holy Communion.

FIRST LUTHERAN 703 Sibley Ave. S., Litchfield (320) 693-2487 Senior Pastor Paul Lutter Assoc. Pastor Christa Forsythe Sunday - 9 a.m. Traditional Worship.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (LC-MS) 175 11th St. W., Litchfield (320) 693-6155 Pastor Samuel Morsching Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship.

KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES U.S. Highway 12 W., Litchfield (320) 693-2998 Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Bible Educational Talk; 10:20 a.m. Watchtower study. Tuesday - 7:30 p.m. Theocratic Ministry School.

LAKE UNION EVANGELICAL COVENANT 74246 CSAH 19, South Haven (320) 398-2992 Pastor Lloyd Melvie Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship.

MARANATHA HOUSE OF PRAYER

225 Holcombe Ave. N., Litchfield (320) 693-3548 Pastor Gordon Pennertz Sunday - 10 a.m. Worship.

335 Adams, Hutchinson Pastor Freddy Macden Friday - 7:30 p.m. Service.

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221 Atlantic Ave. E., Dassel (320) 275-3852 Pastor Steven Olson Visitation Pastor John Peterson Youth Minister Drew Nelson Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship.

45 Quinnell Ave. S.W., Cokato (320) 286-5980 Pastor Michael Nelson Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Worship at Grace; 9:45 a.m. parish-led Worship at Cokato Manor; 10 a.m. Worship at NCR.

GRACE LUTHERAN

205 CSAH 34, Litchfield (320) 593-7971 Paul Jorgensen, Lead/Teaching Pastor Jeff Garland, Family Ministries Pastor Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Worship; 11 a.m. Worship. Monday - Noon, Local Access Broadcast.

Intersections of Wright Cty. Rds. #2 & #37, West of French Lake (320) 286-5980 Pastor Michael Nelson Thursday - 2:30 p.m. Worship at Dassel Lakeside Residence. Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Worship.

TRINITY EPISCOPAL 3 East Fourth St., Litchfield (320) 693-6035 Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Service.

309 Church St. N., Eden Valley (320) 693-3848 Pastor Jeanne Bringgold-Pro Sunday - 8:45 a.m. Worship.

TRINITY LUTHERAN 54384 U.S. Highway 12, Grove City (320) 857-2001 Pastor Jean Ohman Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Worship.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN Missouri Synod 60929 110 St., Hutchinson (320) 587-4853 Pastor David J. Markworth Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship.

UNITED METHODIST 1000 Sibley Ave. S., Litchfield (320) 693-3409 Pastor Bill Kerr Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Worship.

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OSTMARK LUTHERAN (ELCA) 32721 680th Ave., Watkins (320) 693-8450 Pastor Joe E. Midthun Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Worship (Holy Communion on the first and third Sundays).

19903 - 56th Ave. NE, Atwater Sunday - 10 a.m. Worship. Second and last Sunday of the month Communion.

VICTORY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 227 Ramsey Ave. S., Litchfield (320) 593-6324 Pastor Paul Lindhorst Pastor Tim Redfield Sunday - 8:15 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Worship; 2:15 p.m. Local access broadcast. Monday - 9 a.m. Local access broadcast; 7 p.m. Worship.

ST. PETER’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 20314 CSAH 9, Darwin (320) 275-2965 Pastor Tim Redfield Sunday - 10 a.m. Worship.

ST. MATTHEW’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

(Independent Bible) 206 Second St. S., Grove City (320) 857-2680 Pastor Danny Puckett Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Worship.

WORD OF LIFE OUTREACH CENTER 950 School Road S.W., Hutchinson (320) 587-9443 Pastors Jim and Sheree Hall Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Celebration; 6 p.m. Celebration. Wednesday - 7 p.m. Celebration, teen service. Thursday - 7 p.m. Service is broadcast on channel 13 in Litchfield, live on the Internet www.wolhutch.com.

ZION LUTHERAN 504 Gilman Ave. N., Litchfield (320) 693-3207 Pastor Harvey Nelson Pastor Christian Muellerleile Sunday - 9:15 a.m. Worship/Holy Communion; 11 a.m. Cable TV Broadcast and KLFD broadcast.

Pastor Jeanne Bringgold-Pro 31415 CSAH 2, Forest City (320) 693-3848 Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Worship.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 313 Miller Ave. N., Litchfield (320) 693-6910 Pastor Devin Locati Saturday - 11 a.m. Worship.

SHALOM BAPTIST 1215 Roberts Road, Hutchinson (320) 587-2668 Senior Pastor Rick Stapleton Worship Pastor Adam Krumrie Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m. Worship.

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Bulletin Board Pioneer Days, Lego X Olympic Decathalon, wrestling camp in July

Classes, events, trips The Summer Program Guide is available at our office in the Family Services building, schools, or other sites throughout the community. Drop site locations and an electronic version of the guide can be found on our website at www.litchfieldcommunityed.com. Classes and activities coming up: ◆ July 9 — Blast Off with Piano Camp, Session 2 Swim Lessons. ◆ July 16 — Volleyball, William Gray & the Family Next Door. ◆ July 20 — Pioneer Days at Forest City. ◆ July 23 — Football begins, LEGO X Olympic Decathlon, Wrestling Camp begins, Summer Dancin’ Dragons begins.

COMMUNITY E D U C AT I O N Cookbooks for all types of occasions and food preferences are at the library. Some available titles include the books shown above.

EdVentures Community EdVentures offer all the excitement of a summer field trip without the added cost or time for travel because we bring the excitement to you. Community Education and 4-H are working together to bring educational and adventurous programs to our community for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade. The cost of these programs is $7. This summer’s programs include: Minnesota ZooMobile (July 14), SeaLife MN (July 27), and Mad Science “Radical Robots” (Aug. 10).

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◆ July 18: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. ◆ July 24: 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Eight-hour course

◆ July 30 and 31: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. All classes are in the Meeker County Family Service Center, Room 200. The fee is $18 per person and checks can be made payable to Community Education. Pre-registration is required and enrollment is limited.

Adult Basic Education

Litchfield Community Theatre will present the summer musical, “Fiddler on the Roof,” 7 p.m. July 19-21, 2 p.m. July 22 and 7 p.m. July 26-28. Tickets are $15 for lower-level reserved seating and $10 for general admission in the balcony. Tickets are available at the Community Education office or at www.litchfieldcommunitytheatre.com.

Adult Basic Education classes, including GED and ESL, are free. Earn your diploma, learn English or study for your citizenship test. Instructors are available Monday and Wednesday evenings, 5 to 8 p.m. and Monday and Tuesday mornings, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All classes are held at the Meeker County Family Services Center. Use the north door (off of Armstrong Avenue) and look for the ABE (Adult Basic Education) signs. You can attend class any time it fits into your schedule.

Bus trips

Registration

Bus trips this summer include Valleyfair ($28) on Friday, June 29; Neil Diamond in concert ($134) on Wednesday, July 11; Meeker County U.S.-Dakota War guided tour ($15) on Saturday, Aug. 11, or Sunday, Aug. 12; Minnesota Twins game ($39 or $49) on Tuesday, Aug. 14. Register at Community Education. Prices include motor coach transportation and admission. Note: Transportation for Valleyfair will be on a school bus.

For information or to register, contact Community Education at 320-693-2354. The office is in the Meeker County Family Service Center, 114 N. Holcombe Ave., Suite 110, or register online at www.litchfield. k12.mn. us.

Fiddler on the Roof

The public is invited to attend an “America the Beautiful” brunch from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on July 13 at the Litchfield First Lutheran Church. The brunch will feature an art presentation, along with music by Jacob, Judah, Joanne and Julia Johnson of Litchfield. Helen Ratledge of Waconia, Minn., will be the special speaker. Reservations must be made by July 10. Tickets are $9. Call Barb Werner at 693-2504.

Explore summer dishes with cookbooks from Litchfield library By Beth Cronk Summer has begun and July 4 is almost here. With some of the hot days we’ve had, you might have run through your arsenal of grilled meats and pasta salads and be looking for something new. Or maybe you have a family picnic or barbecue with friends coming up, and you’d like to find an interesting dish to bring. The library has several new cookbooks you can borrow to find some new, unique recipes. “The Fire Island Cookbook” by Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen is an entertaining-focused cookbook with complete menus intended for each weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The authors designed the recipes to include seasonal produce. Some of the menus can be prepped early in the day before the hosts leave for the day, say for the beach, with last-minute things grilled when guests arrive in the evening. Others are very elaborate for those who love gourmet cooking. All include wine suggestions. “Martha’s American Food” is Martha Stewart’s latest offering, called a “love letter to American food” by the publisher. It’s divided into sections by region, plus a section called “all-American,” which includes basics, such as blueberry pancakes, mashed potatoes and three-bean salad. The Midwest section features some regional products, such as wild rice and corn and some regional ethnicities, with recipes like sauerbraten and lingonberry punch. Never fear, Stewart did remember to include a hotdish recipe. Food Network fans may want to borrow “Weeknights with Giada” by Giada De Laurentiis. This cookbook focuses on suppers that are quick to make — some in 15 minutes or less. I don’t know about you, but I take longer than that just to chop things. Quick cooking times certainly help keep the kitchen cooler, though. De Laurentiis includes breakfast-for-dinner recipes, meatless Monday vegetarian recipes, sandwiches and

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MEDALLION HUNT The 56th Annual Watercade Medallion Hunt will start with the first clue given on Monday, July 2, 2012. The lucky person finding the medallion can claim their $200 grand prize soon after presenting the medallion to KLFD, Community Education, or Watercade Board members Keith Johnson, 320593-3731 or Bob Lawrence, 320-693-2354. The medallion must be turned in the day it is found. No prize will be awarded after 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 8, 2012. Daily clues will be available beginning at 10:00 a.m. each day on KLFD radio station AM1410 and posted in the Independent Review window. 92308

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hearty salads. Another cookbook with quick recipes is Jamie Oliver’s “Meals in Minutes.” Oliver says you can organize your kitchen for faster cooking and learn techniques that speed it up, as well. He gives complete menus with instructions listed in order of preparation to help you get the meal done as quickly as possible. I think I could use a cookbook that tells me to start cooking this first, switch over to that, and remember to go back and do something more to that first thing, especially when managing more than one new recipe. Baking may not be at the top of your mind in the summer, but the cover of “Cake Boy” by Eric Lanlard features a berry-topped cake that looks perfect for this time of year. The cookbook goes beyond cakes to include recipes for macaroons, Key lime pie cheesecake, and rhubarb and apple tart, all of it with gorgeous photos. The photo of raw pigs’ feet on the cover of “Odd Bits: How to Cook the Rest of the Animal” by Jennifer McLagan, is not so pretty, but most of the photos inside look delicious. This cookbook captures the trend of cooking the whole animal, nose to tail, which is actually a return to traditional practices of making good use of resources. The book explains the history of eating the most economical cuts of meat and why and how we have come to avoid them in the modern world. The recipes include things that are not at all troubling, such as brisket braised with carmelized onions and chili, and things that would give most of us pause, such as minted tripe and pea salad. Foodies who enjoy meat, this book is for you. Our library offers a broad variety of cookbooks, traditional and trendy, to help you find new recipes — or just have fun looking at pictures of food. Have a great July 4, and happy cooking.

SENIOR DINING Here is next week’s lunch menu for Lutheran Social Services Mid-Minnesota Senior Dining at the Litchfield Civic Arena dining room. Activities begin at 11 a.m. Dinner is at 11:30 a.m. The program is open to people 60 and older and their spouses on a donation basis and anyone at full price. The site is handicapped accessible. Reservations must be made one day in advance. Call 320693-6318; you may leave a message on the answering machine. All meals come with one glass of low-fat milk. Menus are subject to change.

Week of July 2-6 Monday — Egg and sausage bake, hashbrowns, peaches, muffin, pudding. Tuesday — Swiss steak, boiled potatoes, green beans, bread, pears. Wednesday — Closed Thursday — Roast beef, whole potatoes, carrots, dinner roll, fruit crisp. Friday — Baked chicken, mashed potatoes/gravy, corn, bread, upside down cake.

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called Fallow syndrome in 2013. Fallow syndrome can severely limit the growth of a crop in soils where no crop or weed growth occurred the previous year. When there is no plant growth in an area for an extended period of time, populations of “good fungi,” called active arbuscular mycorrhizae, or AM, are dramatically reduced because AM fungi need actively growing roots to survive. AM fungi assist in the uptake of phosphorus and other nutrients with limited mobility in the soil,

If you are a crop producer in southern Minnesota, odds are you have had your share of drowned-out spots in fields this year. Depending on field drainage and the rainfall received, there are still areas in fields across the region that have not been successfully replanted to a crop. Although options become more limited as the season progresses, establishing a crop in bare or drowned-out spots will help avoid an issue

such as zinc. Corn and small grains tend to be more affected by this syndrome, although it has been reported as an issue in soybeans, as well. Replanting drowned-out or bare spots to some kind of crop can help maintain levels of AM fungi in the soil. At this point, drowned-out or bare spots might still be re-planted to soybeans, although a variety 1 RM earlier than what was originally used would be recommended as planting is delayed into late June. Another economical option would be to plant a

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place the berries in a colander, dip in cool water and gently swish and drain. Do not soak berries in water. Fruit can be frozen with sugar, in a sugar water syrup, or unsweetened. Unsweetened fruits lose color, flavor, and texture faster than those packed in sugar or sugar syrups. Sugar substitutes, if used in freezing fruit, add a sweet flavor but are not as beneficial in preserving color and texture as sugar. A convenient way to freeze berries is to tray pack. Simply spread a single layer of berries on a shallow tray and freeze. When frozen, promptly pack-

By Deb Botzek-Linn We know summer has arrived when we bite into a juicy sweet strawberry or a tasty ripe raspberry. Food preservation season begins with preserving berries by freezing, canning, drying, or as jams and jellies. The freezing of berries is a great place for a new food preserver to develop their preservation skills. Freezing saves time, nutrients, and can maintain the fresh taste and color of fruit. Preserve fruits as soon as possible after harvest and at the peak of ripeness. To clean,

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Clothing/Jewelry 3050 HARLEY DAVIDSON MEN'S black leather jacket, XL tall, excellent shape. $200. 507-276-8726

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Auto Accessories 3198 CAR TOP CARRIER, by “Karrite.” 4' x 3.3' x 1.4'. $39. 320-296-1468 DIESEL TRANSFER TANK, 60 gal. Fits in pickup box. $375. 320-453-3009

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1975 CHEVY ¾ ton pickup. 2WD, 350 V8, auto. 108,000 miles. $400. Call 320-328-4404

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STEEL WORK BENCH. Heavy duty, wood top, has shelves, drawers. $100. 320-587-0809

VARIETY OF U.S. And foreign stamps. Mint and used stamp “sheet-sets”, 1st day covers, commemoratives, etc. various subjects, valued over $500, selling for $400. Call 320-222-5830 VERTICLE PATiO DOOR blinds, 72”x80”, $25. Call 320-593-2702 VINTAGE CAMERA, KODAK Pony, 1950's-1960's. A good looker, $30. 320833-2258 WAGNER POWER ROLLER, for interior painting, $40. Call 320-593-3920 WEBER CHARCOAL GRILL, $15. Call 320-593-3920 WELDING TABLE with wheels, 3'x4', $25. Call 320-333-3219

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Power Equip/Tools 3190 BOX OF 25 STEEL AND CARBIDE router bits, in case. Carbide rabbeting bit size 3/8”, never used. All for $30. 320-587-7180 CLARKE WELDING MACHINE, Mig, 110v, $50. 320-587-0809 GENERAL DOWELING JIG, 6 sizes 3/16” to 1/2”. $25. 320-587-7180

DOG KENNEL, 4X6, with canvas roof. Nice shape, used once. $49. 320-5832823 LARGE DOG HOUSE, insulated. $40. 320-327-2221

Farm Equip/Sup.

4020

4 WISCONSIN ENGINES, $400 or BO. Call 320-327-6557 J.D. CULTIVATOR. Danish tooth, 8 row, 30" rear mount cultivator with "Quick Hitch" guidance system. 320693-0449. STEEL GRAIN BIN, cone bottom, on legs, approx. 1600 bushel, good cond, would make great overhead, u haul, Buffalo Lake, $1800, 952-4512315 VINTAGE CHICKEN CRATE made of wood slats, 2x3', $15. 320-857-2124

Feed/Seed

4030

FOR SALE MIXED HAY, large round bales. Call 320-693-3419 SHARED HAY LAND AVAILABLE, 1 mile north of Litchfield. Call for information. 320-693-3419

Horse/Boarding

4050

COWBOY CAMPFIRE COOKOUT with Music and Entertainment by "John Cody". July 7, 7-10 pm. A $50 donation to Truhaven Ranch Equine Rescue gets you an invitation. www.Truhaven Ranch.org

Pets

4070

CROW RIVER OBEDIENCE offers dog classes for all levels. We accept dogs of all ages and sizes. Call Audrey 320693-7694 DOG BOARDING, LARGE indoor and outdoor runs. Reservations suggested. Steve & Joan Turck, Litchfield, 320693-3944 14tfc

BROWNTON

HECTOR

LESTER PRAIRIE

City Meat Market Security Bank & Trust

Cenex Convenience Store Pete’s Grill Frandsen Bank & Trust

Priority 1

CenBank Straw Hat Grill

Cenex IBR The Marketplace

COSMOS 4 & 7 Corner Mart

DASSEL Ron’s BP

VINTAGE BICYCLE 1958 ladies balloon bike with front basket, Rocket brand, in riding condition, $45. 320-8572124

DOG HOUSE, LARGE, new, 37”w x 39” l x 46” h. Plywood sides/floor. Brown shingles. $75. 320-238-9343, Plato

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WOODEN SWINGSET, with slide, good condition, you haul, $75. Call 320-5872423

Bicycles

Animal Supplies

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BUFFALO LAKE

SELMER CLARINET, great for new student, $300. Call 320-234-7516 evenings.

Farm/Garden

Looking for your DREAM HOME?

WOMEN'S ROLLER BLADES, size 8, gray and black, used twice, $40 BO. 320-552-0608

Musical Instruments 3170

4000

TRUHAVEN RANCH FUNDRAISER for Rescued Equines. Tack sale, silent auction, garage sale, pony and mule rides for kids. Saturday, July 7, 1-4 pm. 23677 Cable Ave., Winsted, MN. TruhavenRanch.org

RARE “DAISY DUKE” doll, in box. From 1980. $50. 320-583-0932

TOOL BOX, RED, WATERLOO, four drawer, top storage with pullout, great condition, $90 BO. 320-552-0608

WANTED: VEHICLES RUNNING or not. Cash on the spot. $100 $1000. Call Dick, 320-220-1095

TIRES, FOR YUKON, (4), P265/70R17, MNS Coopers, good tread left. $135 BO. 320-587-5873

autos/recreational

TENTS FOR RENT: for weddings, graduations, etc. 2-20x20's, 2-20x30's. Phone (320)693-3315. AR16-28c

3200

HUB CAPS: 1978 Chevy, ¾ ton pickup, Scottsdale, 2WD, 1989 Ford F350. $20 for each set. 320-238-2306

PARTS WASHER, ELECTRICAL, 20 gallon, Tool Shop Brand with solution in good condition. $125. 320-587-5653

TENTS FOR RENT: Also chairs and tables. Kingston Lions Club. Dave, 320-275-2804

Buy Sell Trade

3191

LIGHT HOUSE, APPROX. 6' tall. $50. 320-238-9343, Plato

TELESCOPING FLAG POLES. Kingston Lions Club. Wally Strand, 320-398-6782; Bob Hermann, 320693-6782; Dan Johnson, 320-2752269; Lee Dahlquist, 320-286-0013.

autos/recreational

EDEN VALLEY Ugly Toms

FAIRFAX Anna Dummer Realty

GLENCOE Chamber of Commerce Coborn’s Coldwell Banker Burnet Exsted Realty First Minnesota Bank Go For It Gas MidCountry Bank Priority 1 Metro West Bump’s RE/MAX Homes

HUTCHINSON America’s Best Realty LLP Casey’s Cash Wise Foods Chamber of Commerce Clearwater Mortgage Cornerstone Mortgage Citizens Bank-2 Coldwell Banker Advantage Coldwell Banker Burnet Country Kitchen Dunn Bros Coffee Econo Foods Edina Realty Erickson’s Freedom First Minnesota Bank Hutch Coop South Holiday Home State Bank Hometown Realty, Inc. Hutch Cafe Hutchinson Co-op Cenex Hutchinson Leader Hutchinson Mall King’s Wok McLeod County Title MidCountry Bank RE/MAX, Today’s Realty Scenic Homes, Inc. Sinclair Stewart Title Super America Super 8 Victorian Inn

LITCHFIELD Cendant Mortgage Center Bank Cenex Econo Foods Handi Stop Holiday Home State Bank Kings Wok Litchfield Independent Review MidCountry Bank RE/MAX, Today’s Properties Super America Wells Fargo

STEWART First Minnesota Bank

SILVER LAKE Marathon Station

WATKINS Jacks BP

WINSTED America’s Best Realty Glenn’s Super Valu

WINTHROP Country C Store

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Classifieds Pets/Free

4080

Yard/Garden

FREE FAMILY RAISED TAME KITTENS, females have extra toes. Tiger wide striped, have been wormed and are litter boxed trained. Bring pet carrier! Call 320-583-1851

Litchfield NE

5540

Litchfield NW

MURRAY RIDING LAWN mower. 42” cut, $400. 320-864-4419

TORO ELECTRIC LEAF blower, with bagger, $25. Call 320-593-3920

FREE KITTENS, ALL colors, tame, family raised, litterbox trained, wormed, some Manx (no tail). Bring pet carrier. 320-583-1351

WEED EATER, 22” CUT push mower, 4.0 HP. B&S, completely Spring serviced, starts 1st pull! $125. 320-5834546

FREE KITTENS, TO good home, litter trained, friendly, 8 weeks. 320-5875873

5000

Sales/Auctions

Litchfield NE

4110

HOSTAS, VERY NICE large, healthy potted, $3 each. Call after 5pm. 320693-6403

5540

721 SOUTH DAVIS ST NE Fri., June 29th, 5pm-7pm Sat., June 30th, 8am-2pm Namebrand clothing, purses, sunglasses, watches. (AE, Roxy, Viera Bradley, Christopher & Banks, old Navy. Deer hunting gear, computer desk, motorcycle helmet and leather jacket. Misc kitchen. Like new Netbook, carpenters toolbelt, sports equipment small utility trailer.

Litchfield NW

615 PLEASANT VIEW LANE Friday, 6/29, Noon-6pm Saturday, 6/30, 8am-4pm Twin bed set, dog house, tons of girls clothes, baby to adult. Household items, toys, Barbie, bike carrier, crafting items, Leapster electronices, exercise bike, electronics, brand new items!

LANDSCAPING DECORATIVE ROCK, $2 per five gallon pail, you shovel, you haul. Call 320-587-5821 LAWN BOY MOWER, nice shape. $45. 320-583-2823 PARTING OUT RIDING LAWN mowers, rear trans axle for riding lawn mower, starters, carburetors. Parts starting at $50. 320-238-2306

5550

208 W 3RD ST. LITCHFIELD Thursday, 6/28, Friday 6/29, Saturday, 6/30, 9:30am-4pm HANDICAPPED GRANDMA SALE! Ladies blouse, size 18, $2 each, jackets, slacks, new coats 1X-2X. Dishes. Lots of misc. No checks, cash only. Proceeds to church kitchen project,

SEARS RIDING MOWER, older, with rear mounted roto tiller. Tractor is 12HP roto tiller, has separate 7HP motor. $475. 320-587-7171

FREE KITTENS litter trained, 6-9 weeks old, wide variety of colors, male and female, healthy and playful! 320328-9932

Yard/Garden

4110

Litchfield SE

126 E MCQUAT, LITCHFIELD Thursday, June 28, 7am-5pm Friday, June 29, 7am-5pm We are downsizing! Violin, decoys, furniture, books, clothing, many misc. items! 511 S GILMAN AVE Friday, June 29, 8am-4pm Saturday, June 30, 8am-noon Baby items, furniture, and lots of misc.

5550

Litch Area

636 E 2 ST. Sat. June 23, 8am-Noon Furniture, clothing, misc & more.

5578

22805 MN HWY 22 Sat. June 30, 7am-? NO early sales! DOWNSIZING SALE!! LOTS OF GREAT STUFF! Fishing tackle, yard furniture, collectibles, pottery, gardening tools, misc. household items, fabric

613 W 4TH ST, LITCHFIELD, Fri & Sat, 6/29-6/30, 8am-3pm Household items, dressers, side tables, collectibles, picture frames, wall shelves, misc items.

5560

Dassel

5650

6000

Rentals

Homes for Rent

6005

3 BR, 2 BA HOUSE in Litchfield for rent. Garage included, references required. 320-593-1471

ANNE'S IN DASSEL 461 3RD ST OPEN JUNE 28-30 Thursday-Saturday, 9am-6pm We have dining room sets, hutches, buffets, bedroom furniture, chair sets, benches

Eden Valley

3 BR, 2 BA, LITCHFIELD house with attached double garage. Energy efficient appliances, furnace/air, laundry. Non smokers. Pets considered. References required. Available 7/1. $800 month. 320-221-0162 NICE 3 BR HOUSE-LITCHFIELD garage, 1200 sq-ft., energy efficient appliances, furnace/air, washer/dryer, non-smoking. Pets considered. References, 7/1. $775 month. 320221-0162

5660

MULTI FAMILY SALE ON CHURCH ST. EDEN VALLEY Thursday, June 21, 5pm Friday/Saturday, 6/22, 6/23, 8am-5pm Sunday, 8am-? Children's clothing: newborn & up, mens L-XL, womens M-L, dining, tables, stove, washer, dryer, vanity & mirror, golf club, fishing & hunting gear, tools, Skil saw, drill, sander

TOWNHOMES FOR RENT 2 BR Townhome with garage, CA, washer/dryer hookups. Glencoe $610 month (one month free rent) Brownton, $585 per month (one month free rent) plus all utilities, security deposit required. Call Virgil at 320-779-0015.

SERVICE DIRECTORY CONSTRUCTION/HOME IMPROVEMENT

42880

“See the difference we make”

License #20637847

92053

Free Estimates Ph. 320-857-2235

• Insured & bonded • Int./Ext./Comm./Res. • Specializing in cedar/log homes, decks • Rust proofing steel siding, pole sheds, barns & corn bins • Pressure Washing • Boom lift reaches 65’ Full Handyman Services

PRO HOME IMPROVEMENT Inc. Larry Murphy

On the level...

320-587-8822 www.prohomemn.com

Call Danny 320-492-8264

HEARING AIDS

FREE HEARING TEST Litchfield Branch

338 US Hwy. 12 Suite 103, Litchfield

877-364-4087

Serving the greater Meeker County area.

80857

Mike & Bev Ziegler • 320-221-1600

Professional Painting

of Willmar Hearing Aid Center

10 Yard to 40 Yard Containers Available.

When it rains, we shine

License #BC20268324

Bldg# BC553039 RRP# Nat-25-245-1

prohome@hutchtel.net

Demolition • Construction Residential • Commercial

Seamless Rain Gutters

320-693-8399

Certified Renovation Contractor

JOHNSON ROLL-OFF SERVICES

Ziegler’s

Locally owned & operated

Remodeling • Additions Decks • Windows • Siding Eaves & Overhangs • Gutters Where Customers Return & Send Friends - Over 25 Yrs.

New - Remodel Siding - Shingling Windows - Doors Garages

320-234-7927

Call 320-275-3867

NO JOB TOO SMALL

77193

Licensed & Insured

License #BC631832

Experienced

91959 SD

Interior & Exterior Residential & Commercial Decks • Pressure Washing Ceiling Texture & Repair Drywall & Repair Wallpaper Removal Staining & Varnishing Fu Insu lly Freeates Cell 320-412-6749 red Estim

• SIDING • REMODELING • ROOFING • ADDITIONS • BUILDING • WOOD CRAFTING EXPERIENCED - INSURED

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Fresh Look Painting

M ike Renne Construction, LLC

For all your: • Construction • Demolition • Renovation • Home Improvement Needs

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79311

81281 SD

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Eden Valley • Lic. #20638328

SIDING / ROOFING

We offer Leaf-Free Gutter Systems

Many colors to choose from Free Estimates

320-221-2416

320-857-2520

6, 8, 10, 12, 20 & 30 yd. Containers

Vinyl Replacement windows

Quality Service

www.boaldlandscape.com

Roll-Off Dumpster Service:

Window Trim - Overhangs Patio Decks - Additions Rain Gutter Systems

Windows • Doors • Decks

IDEAL HOME Best Exteriors, LLC Watkins, MN • 320/224-3216 INSPECTION Email: quicksider@meltel.net minnesotabestexteriors.com SERVICES GUTTERS / WINDOWS BRENT NELSON 702 Sibley Ave. N. Litchfield, MN 55355 Cell 320-221-0528 Fax 320-593-3214 Email bnels@hutchtel.net

"Vinyl" Siding "Steel"

43282 SD

•Paver Patios, Walks, Driveways •Retaining Wall Systems •Outdoor Kitchens & Fireplaces •Water Features & More! •Free Estimates

New • Remodel Vinyl & Steel Siding

Jim Doll Construction and Handyman, LLC

W I M M E R B R O S.

71446

Grove City, MN

Deal Directly With The Builder!

76866

LLC

Landscape Construction

GLEN CHUPP CONSTRUCTION, INC.

320-275-1256

Dassel, MN

92293

Hutchinson Branch of Willmar Hearing Aid Center 100 Washington Ave. E., Hutchinson

877-364-4087 Call us for your hearing evaluation now!

PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Hendrickson & Sons Plumbing Master Licensed Insured Bonded Residential, Commercial • Remodel & New Construction

CALL: 320-693-2109

rickph@qwestoffice.net 84099

CLEANING

320-693-6663

“Local family owned business serving Central Minnesota for over 30 years.”

SHINE FLOOR CARE • We move furniture • Upholstery cleaning & windows • Commercial & residential TO INQUIRE ABOUT OUR SERVICES 35665

514

1-800-898-4936 320-693-1000

Cell: 320-224-0790

t r O n ELECTRIC a

TREE TRIMMING

Ellie Dille Seamstress & Tailor

Tree Trimming

Alterations & Repairs

~by Appointment only~

320-250-2070

Rod VanOrt

S W I

Gary's Towing & Tire

N G TO…

Lube/Oil Changes • Brakes • Tires • Vehicle Unlocks Days: 320-693-2672 Nights: 320-693-2394 Cell: 320-699-0258 or 320-295-1072 201 Miller Ave. N., Litchfield

24 Hours 7 Days A Week

Home: 320-693-3890 Cell: 612-618-6835

79820

Randy Losleben Craig Brutger Andy Miller

Boom Truck • Insured

617 S. Austin Ave. Litchfield

Free Estimates

320-693-2743

18499.

SEWING/ALTERATIONS

~ V Licensed - Bonded Commercial Residential Farm Trenching

• Septic & Holding Tanks • Rotary Line Cleaning • Video Line Inspection Camera Licensed - Bonded - Insured

Please leave message if no answer

ELECTRICAL

Custom Carpet Cleaning

(320) 693-3419

LARRY VALIANT 31571 648th Ave., Litchfield, MN 55355

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License #003513PM

Residential & Commercial Pumping Needs

AUTOMOTIVE - REPAIR SERVICE

326 East Highway 12

90531

320-693-3611

New • Remodel • Repair Work 90607

22 East Third Street, Litchfield

421 Davis Ave. S., Litchfield

AFFORDABLE PUMPING & DRAIN CLEANING

Radon Testing & Mitigation

Heating 92% to 96% Efficiency

320-693-8666

320-224-2788

Larry Valiant Plumbing

79201

All Your Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning needs for 57 years by licensed plumbing professionals.

SALES - SERVICE - INSTALLATION

24 Hour Ser vice

825 N. RAMSEY AVE., LITCHFIELD, MN 55355

Rick

Heating and Air Conditioning

168

– WELL & PUMP SERVICE –

• Plumbing • Heating • Air Conditioning • Video Pipe Inspection

DAVE'S

• • • •

Litchfield

320-693-7065 Automotive Repair & Machine Shop

500

BOERNER WELL CO.

www.randysrepair.com

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Classifieds Farm Land

6020

Storage Rental

WANTED: LAND OWNERS willing to prosper with a respected farm manager/operator. We can work together to capitalize on your investment. As always, competitive with references. Over 100 years of Family Diversified Agriculture. Scott Streich. (320) 5835324.

Storage Rental

6060

LITCHFIELD STORAGE Well Lit Area, Convenient Location, 24/7 Access, Month to Month Rent, Long Term Discount, Unit Sizes 6x10, 10x20, 10x25. 320-693-9370

6060

MINI STORAGE RENTAL new units, 5x10, 10x20, 10x40. Security lighting, patrolled regularly, paved lot & entrances. Convenient intown location. Economy Mini Storage. 320 South Davis. 320-699-0308 RIPLEY MINI STORAGE, starting at $39.95, 10x11, 10x22, 10x28, 10x16, also available. 1205 Sibley Ave S, Litchfield, 320-693-6136 or 320-5932248

SELF STORAGE. ALL metal fully enclosed storage. Size 10x20, 1325 E. Hwy 12, behind Home State Bank. Tangen Properties. 320-221-1805

Vacation Rentals 6070 TIME SHARE- CAUSEWAY ON GULL LAKE! July 7-14. Sleeps 8, next to outdoor pool, has boat slip, golfcart rental, hot tub, laundry in unit. Full kitchen/dining area. 2 BA, Regular rental $2350 week. Will rent for only $1500 week. 320-5835163

Real Estate

Farms

7030

FARM LAND FOR SALE, 118 acres of rich farm land in Union Grove Township, Meeker County MN. For details call (320 626-5101

Houses Litchfield

6510

1 & 2 BR APTS coming available. References required. Quiet, not for the party folks. 763-248-2579 1 & 2 BR APTS in Litchfield. NO Pets, References Required. Call 320-6938497 or 320-693-3444

7040

FOR SALE BY OWNER, 816 E 3rd St, Litchfield: 4 BR, 2 BA, 3 car garage. $173,900 c/d available with $5000 down. Call 320-583-6601

This is a MUST SEE HOME!

1 BR APARTMENT garden level in quiet nonsmoking house, remodeling now. Heat, water, garbage included, $300 month. 320-333-1209

Litchfield’s Newest 55+ Community

92295

Brand new one-level townhomes for rent.

These homes feature spacious living, all appliances, washer, dryer, A/C, lawn care and snow removal. Pets welcome. See more at www.stcloudhomes.com or call 320-980-0131.

FOR SALE

1 BR SR HOUSING APTS. Available now! Rent includes electricity, heat/ac, sewer, water and social activities. Meals available in our dining rooms. Housing with services available 24/7. Contact Michelle, Ecumen of Litchfield Senior Housing. 320-693-2430 1 BR, $425. EFFICIENCY, $388. Includes water, sewer, garbage, even cable TV! Great Litchfield location. Available now. 952-300-0248 1BR PUBLIC HOUSING UNIT with rent based on income. Preference given for elderly/disabled receiving social security benefits. Preference also given for applicants requiring our 24 hour onsite housing with services (24/hour awake staff). Call 320-693-2104, for applications/tour of facility 2 BR APARTMENT, upper level, heat included. Available July 1st. Call 320-221-0139

By Owner

211 Custer St. E. Litchfield $

164,900

92234

Lovely 4 BR, 2 BA, split-entry (bi-level). Located on dead-end street with adjoining pond. Move-in ready and priced to sell.

Call 320-693-2268

7000

2 BR APT in Litchfield, $525 month, large bedrooms, available now. 320434-0962 2 BR APT, no pets, no smokers. References required. $500-$550. Quiet comfortable living in Litchfield. 763-2482579 2 BR HOME, very nice neighborhood, no partiers, no pets, small single car garage, sit and enjoy a beautiful neighborhood on the front and back deck! References a must! $600 month. 320693-3444 2 BR, 2ND floor apt. $475 per month plus electric & water (heat included). References & deposit required. No pets. Day: 320-693-0699 or leave message 224 SOUTH SWIFT, upper duplex, 1 BR, no smoke, no pets. $410 per month plus deposit. 612-360-8302 APARTMENT FOR RENT IN LITCHFIED, call 320-221-3669. APT FOR RENT. 2 BR, 1 BA, newly remodeled, $500/Month. Available immediately. 320-286-2444 BEAUTIFUL 2 BR, with dishwasher, granite, wash/dry, new carpet, great closets. $600 includes most utilities. 320-693-5765 CONVENIENT & WELL maintained 3 BR, 2 BA Home-Litchfield, w/double garage. Includes appliances & hardwood floors. Furnace/AC, W/D, Nonsmoking. No Pets. 7/1. $775 month. 913-710-1859

CREEKSIDE APARTMENTS FREE cable, 1 & 2 BRS now available. Quiet, country setting in Litchfield. 320-693-6091 or 1800-892-2091 DOWNTOWN LITCHFIELD, 2 BR, 1 BA, $450 month. 320-221-3669 FOR RENT, 2 BR apartment, secure building downtown Litchfield, NO Smoking, NO pets, Second floor, Washer/dryer hookups, $575 per month, Call 320-583-3685 FOR RENT: 1 BR loft apartment (year round) on Lake Minnie Belle, attached garage, completely furnished. All utilities included even cable, internet and AC. $750 month. 320-583-6601 LAKE CABIN FOR RENT. Litchfield. 1 BR, 2 BA. $500 per month. No pets, $500 deposit. 320-587-9390

Cosmos

6570

2 BR APT. for rent at Cosmos apts. 140 Gemini Ave. Cosmos. On-site laundry, water, sewer, and garbage included in rent. Pet friendly. $395 month. 320-269-6640 ext.23

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Dassel

6620

GROVE CITY Community Homes. 1 BRs available, $383 month plus utilities. Contact Hally, site manager, 320-583-7242 for more information. www.smrrental.com EHO

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LARGE 2 BR APT in Grove City on-site laundry, garbage, garage included. $456 month. Call Linda, 320-857-2170 or Bob, 320-857-2326

www.realestateguide.mn 81230 SL14

$249,900 Enjoy the water and wildlife right in town! Backyard looks across to Park and Sanctuary. This 1930's tudor house is one of a kind. 4 BR, formal living room, family room, formal dining room, office looks out to the river, 3-fieldstone fire places, fenced in yard, attached double garage with tunnel to outside. Beautiful woodwork and hardwood floors. New roof, new furnace/air.

Call Jeff Nohner at Hometown

320-587-6115 Lakeshore/River

7060

LAKESHORE LOTS FOR SALE! On the west side of Preston Lake, 15 miles southwest of Hutchinson. Call 320-582-1576

Mobile Homes

7080

DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOME, 28 x 56, 3 BR, 2 BA, all appliances, Lot 144 McDonald Mobile Home Park. 612-7599161 www.swsales.org

8000

Employment

Administrative

8005

IRD GLASS

8050 Litch Help Wanted 8085

DRIVERS: Home many times thru week! Regional. Family Atmosphere, Good Benefits, Pay! Paid vaca/holiday. CDL-A 2yrs Exp. K-Way 877-711-4209 EXPERIENCED FARM HELP WANTED. Located around Annandale area. Ft or PT available. Send resume or contact info to: PO Box 104 Annandale, MN 55302 HELP WANTED: Meeker County Attorney office is accepting applications for a full-time Assistant County Attorney. Essential duties and responsibilities include: Interpreting, advising and supervising compliance by County personnel and elected officials of statutory and court-ordered policies and procedures; prosecution of all levels of criminal activity; representation of petitioners in civil commitment proceedings, delinquency and child protection matters; representing and advising Social Services Department regarding procedures involving welfare programs. Requirements: Juris Doctor Degree licensed as attorney by the MN Supreme Court and eligibility to be licensed to practice before the Federal District Court; 3 years experience as a practicing attorney in criminal law proceedings, general civil and family law preferred. Should have working knowledge of MS Windows, MS Word, and Westlaw programs. Salary: Level 12A: $4,482.88 $6,138.64/month. For application and full job description go to www.co.meek er.mn.us and click on the Employment Opportunities tab or contact the Meeker County Administrator Office, 325 Sibley Avenue North, Litchfield, 693-5202. Closing date for applications is Thursday, July 5, 2012. AN EOE.

MECHANIC Maintenance of private fleet. Service, brakes, hydraulic, welding, lights, and general repair. Full time, M-F, 1:30pm – 10:00pm Good benefits.

West Central Sanitation Don Williamson 1-800-246-7630 www.wcsanitation.com TREE TRIMMER TRAINEE NEEDED Requirements: Able to lift 75 lbs., pass pre-employment application, valid drivers license/able to get CDL, will to travel. Benefits: Full-time year round work, paid vacation /holidays, medical insurance, 401K retirement. Competitive wage. Call 320-2267306

TREE TRIMMER/BUCKET OPERATOR NEEDED. Requirements: Class B with airbrakes, pre-employment application, clean driving record, willing to drive, 2 years experience. Benefites: FT year-round work, competitive wage, medical insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401k Retirement. Wage depends on experience. Call 320-226-7306

has an opening for PURCHASING/BOOKKEEPING OFFICE PERSON Hours 8am-5pm Competitive wages and benefits.

Apply online at ird@irdglass.com or in person at

IRD Glass 810 E. St. Paul Litchfield, MN.

Education

8040

EDEN VALLEY-WATKINS PUBLIC SCHOOL has opening for IMPACT Youth Development Coordinator commencing July 23, 2012 for 2012-13 school year. Duties include program, advertisement, activities planning, youth referrals. Hours are 10 per week/40 hours per month. Requirements: High School Diploma equivalence. Experience desired, but not required. Post secondary education in related field. Applications available in the District Office or by calling 320-453-2900, ext. 1142. Closing is July 6, 2012. LITCHFIELD COMMUNITY EDUCATION seeks a PT YOUTH PROGRAMS COORDINATOR with primary responsibilities to plan, implement, and coordinate the following: Youth Recreation, Youth Enrichment Classes, AfterSchool Programs, School Age Childcare, Youth Field Trips, and Special Events. Degree in education, recreation or related field or past experience coordinating similar programs is strongly preferred. Interested candidates please submit an employee district application, cover letter, and resume by July 3, 2012, to Bob Lawrence, Community Education Director. Application should be submitted electronically through the following website: www.litchfield.k12.mn.us Employment, Current Openings.

Health/Medical

8060

ECUMEN OF LITCHFIELD Home Care has an opening for a Home Health Aide; working 20-40 hrs bi-weekly. Shift is M – F; 8am to Noon. Applications can be picked up at 600 South Davis, Litchfield MN or call 320-693-2472 to request one. ECUMEN OF LITCHFIELD has an opening for a Resident assistant in our housing campus; working 48 hrs bi-weekly. Shift is 10:30 pm – 7am. Applications can be picked up at 600 South Davis, Litchfield MN or call 320-693-2472 to request one. ECUMEN OF LITCHFIELD has an opening for a RN; working 48 hrs bi-weekly. Shift is 2:30 pm to 11 pm. Applications can be picked up at 600 South Davis, Litchfield MN or call 320-693-2472 to request one.

Hutch Help Wanted 8075

NEWER 2 BR, 2 BA twin home in Grove City, new appliances, dishwasher, garage, lots of storage, washer/dryer, CA, no pets please. $575 month. Available July 1st. 952-461-2897

HELP WANTED: Meeker County Highway Department is accepting applications for a full time Maintenance Superintendent. This position is responsible for supervising the highway maintenance employees. Major duties include: planning, organizing & delegating work to accomplish all aspects of maintenance & repair work on county & township roads & bridges; supervise & train employees; coordinate contractors & utility companies working within the right-of-way; maintain inventories; maintain records & compile reports. Requirements: valid MN driver's license with Class B endorsement; considerable knowledge of materials, methods & techniques used in maintenance & construction activities; ability to direct, discipline & motivate subordinate personnel; considerable knowledge of safety procedures & precautions; ability to plan & supervise daily & seasonal work programs; ability to maintain effective working relationships; ability to operate & maintain heavy & light equipment; ability to prepare & review various reports. Salary: Level 11, $3,567.31 $4,773.75/month plus possible overtime. For application forms, contact Cori in the Meeker County Administrator Office, Courthouse, 325 Sibley Ave North, Litchfield, 693-5200. Closing date for applications is July 5, 2012. AN EOE. MEEKER COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES is taking applications for a Financial Worker position until 7-9-12. Starting salary is $2,547.14/month or $14.14/hr. This work involves a variety of tasks relating to determination of eligibility for income maintenance programs. This demanding work deals with many rules and regulations, keeping files complete and up to date, confidential information, and requires basic math skills, interviewing skills, and ability to work in a office setting. Computer skills are necessary. Bilingual in Spanish would be an advantage. Minimum requirements are high school diploma with 3 years clerical experience in the public sector, 2 years clerical experience in public agency or 2 years at an accredited two or four year college with behavioral sciences, business or related subjects, or successful completion of the technical college Public Welfare Financial Worker diploma program. Contact Meeker County Social Services at 114 N. Holcombe, Suite 180, Litchfield MN., Phone 320-693-5300 and ask for Clark Gustafson or Jan Schlack concerning questions. Applicant must take a Minnesota Merit System test. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Merit System is no longer talking paper applications. To make the online application, go to the link: http://agencygovernmentjobs.com/mn meritsystem

MEEKER PUBLIC TRANSIT DISPATCHER (part of Ecumen of Litchfield) Ability to analyze and interpret comprehensive job requirements; carry out assigned projects to their completion; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials, and the general public; maintain confidential and sensitive information; understand and follow instructions. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, computer knowledge with word and Excel, excellent customer service skills, flexible, ability to multi-task, problem solving, Spanish speaking a plus. MPT office hours are 6:30am-6:00pm, Monday-Friday. Position could be full time or part time. Applications available at 812 E. Ripley St. Litchfield, or call Donna Anderson at 320-693-7794

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HUTCHINSON ROOFING COMPANY looking for roofing laborers, Full-time available. 320-587-8415

Manufacturing DIESEL MECHANIC Busy Ford, Lincoln, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep Dealership has an immediate opening for a Ford Diesel Technician. Experience required. Top pay for top performer. Contact Jay for a confidential interview at:

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LABORERS: Cement experience preferred and ability to lift and carry heavy loads. Responsible, quality minded individuals needed to install foundation systems with Foreman. Please send resume or fill out application at: Jesse Trebil Foundation Systems Inc., 60335 US Hwy 12, Litchfield MN 55355. 320593-8729 fax 320-593-8720. ricky@safebasements.com

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OUT IN THE Country. Newer 2 BR apt. All utilities paid, including air and Dish network, nice scenic overlook of the lake. Very peaceful. 320-223-8244

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Econofoods of Litchfield is accepting applications for Deli Clerk, Cashier and Pharmacy Cashier. These Part Time positions require over 18 years old. Availability during school and nonschool hours required. An experienced Food Service person is preferred for the Deli but are willing to train the right individuals. Econofoods offers a competitive salary, along with a Part Time benefit package. Apply in person with Tim or Dave. Econofoods 951 E. Frontage Road Litchfield, MN 55355

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PCA WANTED: 5-10 hours/week. Call after 5:30pm, 320-693-2088 CROWS NEST PROGRAMS is hiring for a PT awake overnights and PM shifts in Litchfield working with females with developmental disabilities. Being able to pass a background study is a must to be able to work in the position. If interested call Steve at 320-974-3635. WANTED: PT APPOINTMENT scheduler/office assistant. Must be good on the phone. Daytime hours. $9/hr to start. 320-693-0699

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Board of Health investigates foul odors in 1962 10 YEARS AGO: NEWS FROM THE ISSUE OF JUNE 28, 2002 Water wreaks havoc Heavy rains early in the week fell on already saturated Meeker County, resulting in several areas of CSAH 24 being closed Monday night as water rushed over roads. The Litchfield area has received 8.16 inches of rain since June 18, according to local weather tracker Glenn Young. A washed-out culvert on Minnesota CSAH 24 resulted in a 15-foot wide, 10-foot deep gap in the roadway just east of CSAH 17. Some parts of the Litchfield golf course were under from 15 to 18 inches of water, according to course superintendent John Streed.

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Longtime physician passes Dr. Fred Schnell,who practiced medicine in Litchfield as a member of the Litchfield Clinic for 38 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Cokato Manor Friday. A native of Superior, Wis., and a graduate of Marquette University Medical School, Schnell joined the clinic here in 1952. He was active in the Litchfield community for many years and retired from the medical practice in 1992.

Across 1. Hot drink 5. Large grassy South American plain 10. “Dang!” 14. Long, long time 15. Architectural projection 16. 100 cents 17. King or queen, e.g. 18. Gave a fig 19. Exec’s note 20. Communities within a town 23. Costa del ___ 24. Parenthesis, essentially 25. Senior petty officer responsible for discipline (3 wds, hyphenated) 32. ___ and cheese 33. Hokkaido native 34. Flock 36. Biscotti flavoring 39. “Dear old” guy 40. Gawk 41. Assign to, as blame 42. Film crew member 44. Bon ___ 45. Position of advisor 49. Cashew, e.g. 50. “Look here!” 51. That measured in joules (2 wds) 58. Basil, e.g. 59. .01 of rupee 60. Big laugh 62. “What’s gotten ___ you?” 63. Cast out 64. Eye 65. Charon’s river 66. Eastern wrap 67. Some deer

Down 1. Neon, e.g. 2. Curb, with “in” 3. Exude 4. Rock similar to granite 5. Spiral-shaped cavity of the inner ear 6. Kuwaiti, e.g. 7. Catalan painter Joan 8. Equal

20 YEARS AGO: NEWS FROM THE ISSUE OF JUNE 25, 1992 A good doctor retires Just call him a darn good country doctor. That’s a simple enough accolade but one which Dr. Gregory Olson would treasure. At a reception Sunday to mark his retirement, a long line of former patients, friends, neighbors and colleagues waited to shake his hand, wish him well, and show appreciation for 37 years of medical service here. “Compassion” was a word that came up often in conversations with long-time patients as the 67-year-old general practitioner was honored. Olson grew up on a small dairy farm in Redwood County, the youngest of 12 children. He was the only one of his siblings to attend college. After serving in the U.S. Navy in World War II, Olson earned his medical degree at the University of Minnesota in 1953.

9. Behind the times (2 wds) Solution to last week’s puzzle 10. Believer in social equality 11. Felt bad about 12. Kind of dealer 13. “___ bad!” 21. Caught 22. Certain exams 25. Bouncing off the walls 26. Kind of group, in chemistry 27. Chain of hills 28. Tangle 29. Part of a TV feed 32. Accident 30. Algonquian tribe member 35. “Are we there ___?” 31. Razor sharpener 37. Resonating chamber in a musical instrument 38. Boredom 43. Turn palm downwards 46. Stirrup-shaped bone in the middle ear 47. “___ Cried” (1962 hit) 48. Profound fear 51. Cost of living? 52. Affectedly creative 53. Head-hunter of NE India 54. Ticket info, maybe 55. “___ quam videri” (North Carolina’s motto) 56. Energetic (hyphenated) 57. Its motto is “Lux et veritas” 58. ___ Master’s Voice, music trademark 61. ___ gestae (law)

Traffic back on U.S. Highway 12 Vehicle traffic between Litchfield and Grove City will be back on U.S. Highway 12 today. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced that the $1.8 million project involving resurfacing of U.S. Highway 12 from the Meeker-Kandiyohi County line east to its junction with U.S. Highway 12 and Minnesota Highway 22 is complete and barriers will be down. Work on the project started April 22. Four principal finalists The Litchfield School Board is expected to offer the position of high school principal to one of four finalists next week. Finalists for the position to succeed John Deir are Jon E. Bathke, current principal at Windom; Carol Luzon, assistant principal at Austin; William Wold, current principal at Boyceville, Wis., and

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BACK THEN News from our early files Compiled by Stan Roeser

Roger Ziemann, current principal at St. James. Retires from West Point A Litchfield native, Col. Peter D. Heimdahl, recently retired as head of the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at West Point. He closed out a 31-year military career, 16 of which were spent at West Point. He was a 1957 graduate of Litchfield High School and graduated from the military academy in 1961. His assignments included tours of duty in Korea and Vietnam. Peter is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Heimdahl of Litchfield. Casey’s General Store arrives in Litchfield Litchfield will have a new convenience store soon. The Casey’s General Store Corp., which has over 800 stores in the United States, plans to construct a new outlet here. The 36-by-66-foot structure will have a gas-pump area and will be built at the intersection of North Sibley Avenue and Sixth Street. The company also plans adding stores in Paynesville, Gaylord, Jackson, Cokato, Richmond, Winsted and Rockford.

50 YEARS AGO: NEWS FROM THE ISSUE OF JUNE 22, 1962 Boy climbs too high Five weeks of hospital stay lie ahead for 6-year-old Rick Lee Andrist after a fall from a tree Friday in which he incurred a badly fractured left leg. Ricky was climbing in a tree near his home. “He was up higher than he had ever been before,” his mother said, when a dead branch gave way plunging him to the ground. Big reunion At an annual reunion Sunday at Lake Ripley, 105 descendants of the late Mr. and Mrs. N.P. Nelson of Grove City gathered. Coming the greatest distance were Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Haug and Mr. and Mrs. Carl and Ronnie Bake of Kansas City, Mo. The surviving children of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson are Mrs. Donald Peterson of Grove City, Mrs. Cecil Hunter of Paynesville, Mrs. Earl Stiff of Litchfield and Ancil Nelson of Grove City. Open house at new motel A new 18-unit motel providing the finest in accommodations for the traveling public will hold an open house Sunday at its location on Minnesota Highway 22 in Litchfield. The motel has nine single and nine double units, all air-conditioned. Each room has television, bath and shower and phone service. Owneroperator of the new establishment is Oscar Schwartzwald, owner of Schwartzwald Motors. Big purchases The City Council at its meeting Monday approved the purchase of a new electric typewriter for the city clerk’s

office and a water cooler for use at the community building.

75 YEARS AGO: NEW FROM THE ISSUE OF JUNE 25, 1937 Odors from sewage plant Representatives from the Minnesota Board of Health were in Litchfield Wednesday and gave the sewage plant an examination. They took samples of water as it leaves the plant and tests will be made. There have been considerable complaints this spring from residents in the vicinity of the plant and from farmers on the downstream side of the creek due to odors. There have been rumors of a lawsuit being brought against the city and certain business establishments using the sewer due to alleged property damage. Twenty to be confirmed at St. Paul’s A class of 20 members will be confirmed next Sunday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. The Rev. Karl J. Plocher will conduct the ceremonies. The class includes Erma and Esther Hoefs, Florence Kahmeyer, Vera Koepp, Rachel Krug, Eleanor and Jean Lenora Kruger, Bernice and Vernon Lund, Bertha Marquardt, Elvera Marquardt, Lucille Marquardt, Tabea Oestreich, Erna Oldenberg, Ernest and Lloyd Rick, Leslie Rick, Lorraine Turck, Earl Weigelt and Esther Gierke. Record number of graduates A record-breaking class of 240 will graduate from Meeker County’s eighth-grade rural schools in exercises Sunday in the Litchfield High School auditorium. Richard DeLong, county school superintendent, will preside at the ceremonies. The large number of graduates is due in part to the fact that the state has let down the bars of education somewhat. In the past, average failure of those who took the eighth-grade test was 25 percent, but this year that number was down to 15 percent. Handsome gift The junior baseball team, sponsored by the American Legion and under the direction of Roger Whitaker, received a nice gift this week from the makers of the cereal brand, Wheaties. In the gift packet were six new bats, a bat bag and six new baseballs. Wheaties made a similar gift to teams throughout the state. Barn burns near Kingston The large barn on the Mrs. Ida Meline farm west of Kingston burned to the ground Friday morning. The fire was caused by overheated green alfalfa hay in the barn. When the fire was noticed, the whole structure was already ablaze and nothing could be done to save it.

122 YEARS AGO: NEWS FROM THE ISSUE OF JULY 6, 1890 A banner July 4 in Litchfield Estimates of the crowd in town were between 8,000 and 12,000 people. There were throngs everywhere: at the park, on the streets, at the ball park, at the races and at Brightwood. It was typical July 4 weather, clear and warm but not sweltering. At an early hour, the guns commenced firing, rousing the people from sleep on the noisiest holiday of the year. Temporary restaurants, lemonade and popcorn stands and merry-go-rounds sprang up everywhere as if by magic. Festive fairs were on hand as usual and some hardearned dollars were lured from the pockets of those gullible. People began to come to town soon after light by foot and farm wagons. A special train from Benson arrived with several coaches of visitors coming from the east. The parade was said by all to have been the finest ever seen here and the fireworks were as good as any ever seen in these parts.