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Incumbents fall in County Board race

BY ANDREW BROMAN EDITOR

Meeker County voters kicked out three County Board incumbents as a result of Tuesday’s election, while one race remained deadlocked at 1,069 votes for each candidate, according to preliminary election results.

If it holds a tie, the District 2 contest between challenger Dale Fenrich and incumbent Dave Gabrielson could come down to a coin flip, according to Meeker County Auditor Barb Loch.

Loch said she tentatively expects to conduct a recount on Friday. State law authorizes a coin flip, or a lot drawing, to determine a winner, she said.

On Wednesday, Gabrielson said he

would accept the outcome of a coin flip, but he opposed the process. “If they got to flip a coin, fine. I’ll flip a coin. But that’s not a way to handle it in public government,” he said.

Regardless of the outcome of his race, Fenrich described the defeat of at least three incumbents as “exciting.”

“There was a rumbling the whole time, an unsettled rumbling,” Fenrich said. “(Voters) just didn’t think they were getting the service.”

Tuesday’s incumbent causalities included Jim Swenson of District 1, Tim Benoit of District 3 and Wally Strand of District 4. They were replaced by challengers Beth Oberg, Bryan Larson and Mike Housman, respectively.

Swenson, who chairs the County Board, said he was still trying to

figure out why incumbents fared so poorly. “Apparently people wanted change. I don’t know. It’s a little puzzling,” Swenson said early Wednesday morning.

Competing from the board’s only open seat in District 5, Mike Huberty easily defeated write-candidate Maryls Houk. Ben Smith, whose name appeared on the District 5 ballot, previously withdrew from the race, though Smith still managed to collect 327 votes.

The shakeup comes nearly six months after the County Board redrew the districts’ boundaries because of population changes reported in the 2010 census.

Before he became a candidate, Housman challenged the board’s initial attempt to redraw the lines, filing a lawsuit in Meeker County

District Court, alleging the board appeared to draw the lines to protect seats held by Swenson and Gabrielson.

The board adopted a second redistricting plan, though Housman also criticized this plan, stating better options existed.

Housman, an activist within the Meeker County Republican Party, called for more transparency in County Board dealings. “I ran on a campaign of honesty, transparency, and common sense,” Housman said Wednesday morning, “and I think that resonated with the voters.”

While board elections are nonpartisan, Housman was not afraid to tout his affiliation with the Republican Party. A self-proclaimed

Election 2012 results Meeker County Board District 1

Beth Oberg 1,247 Jim Swenson (i) 1,083

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District 2 Dale Fenrich 1,069 David Gabrielson (i) 1,069 District 3 Tim Benoit (i) 1,145

Bryan Larson 1,330

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District 4

Races draw strong voter turnout Presidential race, amendments bring people out to vote

Urdahl wins, but GOP loses Legislature

Wally Strand (i) 888

Mike Housman 1,482 District 5

Mike Huberty

BY ANDREW BROMAN EDITOR

1,644 Write-in

BY JENNY BERG STAFF WRITER

Voters showed up to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots for candidates on a city, county, state and national level, and to give their two cents on the two amendments that appeared on Minnesota ballots.

Across the county, the polls were bustling from open to close.

An estimated 12,311 people voted in Meeker County, according to the Secretary of State’s Office, including 3,541 people in Litchfield. The number of total voters was down about 300 people from 2008.

“It’s been just crazy … We’ve never had a break,” said Election Judge Ron Ebnet, who helped register Litchfield residents to vote Tuesday.

Ebnet said people were waiting to register at 6 a.m., and some took the paperwork with them to fill out at work, and then returned later in the day to cast their ballot. By 11 a.m., Ebnet said they had registered at least 100 people to vote.

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Election judge Anne Mattsfield and Litchfield resident Heather Silbernagel study a city map Tuesday to make sure Silbernagel gets registered to vote in the correct Litchfield ward.

“It’s got to be the presidential race,” Ebnet said about the high turnout. “By 10 a.m., we already had 813 voters. That’s a lot.”

Election Judge Sandy Hickman attributed the good turnout to the presidential race and the two amendments on the ballot.

“It’s been a good turnout,” Hickman said. “I think people are interested in the vote this year and want to get it to count.”

In Meeker County, 13,521 people were registered to vote as of 7 a.m.

Tuesday. Ninety-one percent of registered voters cast ballots in the county, up from an election turnout of 89 percent in 2008 in Meeker County.

The Secretary of State’s Office reported an unofficial turnout of 75.71 percent of eligible voters in the state Wednesday morning, with about 2.9 million people voting.

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Rep. Dean Urdahl, R-Acton Township, easily defeated DFL challanger Nancy Larson on Tuesday, but he wasn’t relishing the victory on Wednesday morning, reacting to reports of Republicans losing control of both the Minnesota Senate and House.

“Obviously, I am not happy that we are pretty much at the will of the DFL Governor (Mark Dayton) and DFL Legislature,” said Urdahl, who captured 58 percent of the vote.

Urdahl said he expected to lose his chairmanship of the Legacy Committee, which appropriates funds generated by the Legacy Fund statewide sales tax. But, he vowed to work with the new DFL majority to accomplish tasks for the 18A House District. “I find I can still get things done when I’m in the minority,” he said.

Urdahl said the Republican Party, overall, made missteps during this election cycle. He noted the defeat of two constitutional amendments,

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Darrin Anderson 2,479

Stacey Helstrom 2,963

David Huhner 3,002

Marcia Provencher 3,518 State Representative District 18A

Dean Urdahl (i) Repub.

11,742 Nancy Larson, DFL 8,372

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Superstorm Sandy hits home East coast residents with Litchfield ties report storm stories

BY JENNY BERG STAFF WRITER

Superstorm Sandy crashed ashore the Eastern Seaboard last week, affecting the lives of millions and leaving a path of destruction several hundred miles long.

“It’s been crazy. The damage has been incredible,” said Shannon Levinski, resident of Keansburg, N.J. Levinski, 38, graduated from Litchfield High School in 1992. She has lived on the Jersey Shore for almost three years.

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A mandatory evacuation forced Levinski to leaver her home Oct. 28, right before the superstorm hit.

Levinski returned home Wednesday to survey the damage.

“The boardwalk down here is completely destroyed,” said Levinski, noting Atlantic City is mostly underwater. Levinski’s house was not flooded because she has a crawl space, but the water level was up about four feet surrounding her house, she said.

“I was very fortunate,” Levinski said. Others were not as lucky — superstorm Sandy claimed the lives of at least 106 people in the United States, and damage from the storm is estimated at $30 to $50 billion.

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Steve Schiroo DFL 16,179 Amendments Voter ID requirement Yes

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Former Litchfield resident Shannon Levinski snapped the photo while touring the damage from superstorm Sandy last week.

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both products of a Republicancontrolled Legislature.

Voters rejected a proposal to require voters to present valid photo identification at the polls and a proposal to define marriage as between a man and woman. “I think we assumed too much on the constitutional amendments,” Urdahl said.

In particular, Republicans did a poor job responding to concerns about the voter ID amendment, he said. In Meeker County, local officials said they feared the amendment would become another unfunded state mandate, potentially costing taxpayers thousands of dollars in staff time and new equipment purchases.

In addition, Secretary of State Mark Ritchie said the amendment could complicate voting for citizens, including military personnel, living overseas.

“I think we could have done a better job writing and presenting the bill,” Urdahl said.

Larson said she was disappointed with her race’s outcome but not surprised Republicans fared poorly statewide.

She agreed the amendments backfired on Republicans.

“People are tired of these flash point issues that really don’t affect their lives that much,” she said. “They’re concerned about the major issues. They’re concerned about taxes, about jobs and the economy.”

Larson said District 18A is a “tough district for Democrats.”

But, she said, she had no regrets in deciding to run. She said Urdahl’s moderate positions on issues likely helped him. “I hope this makes him take pride in being moderate,” she said.

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A Dean Urdahl Nancy Larson Precincts Repub.

DFL Acton Township 106 98 Cedar Mills 15 9 Cedar Mills Township 143 101 Collinwood Township 399 221 Cosmos 100 130 Cosmos Township 70 51 Danielson Township 93 77 Darwin 89 80 Darwin Township 228 172 Dassel 412 314 Dassel Township 582 302 Eden Valley 134 114 Ellsworth Township 326 222 Forest City Township 229 143 Forest Prairie Township 293 186 Greenleaf Township 258 183 Grove City 135 171 Harvey Township 114 88 Kingston 53 39 Kingston Township 445 242 Litch. Wards 1 364 310 Ward 2 328 334 Ward 3 331 260 Ward 4 348 323 Ward 5 255 247 Litchfield Township 310 207 Manannah Township 137 117 Swede Grove Township 122 74 Union Grove Township 212 143 Watkins 234 158 MEEKER COUNTY TOTAL 6,865 5,116 Districtwide: Urdahl was named the unofficial winner.

Urdahl received substantial criticism from members of his own party for voting in favor of a plan to fund the construction of a new Vikings stadium. At one point, the Meeker County Republican Party considered withdrawing its endorsement for Urdahl’s candidacy. At an April meeting, Urdahl gave an impassioned speech justifying his vote for the Vikings stadium, while scolding fellow Republicans for proposing to withdraw the endorsement.

Urdahl said he doubted his vote for the Vikings stadium

significantly affected the election’s outcome. He noted his strong performance in Cokato, a conservative stronghold, where he received 808 votes compared to 505 for Larson.

District 18 State Sen. Scott Newman, R-Hutchinson, who defeated DFL challenger Steven Schiroo, received only 766 votes in Cokato by comparison, according to preliminary election results.

“I did better than Newman in Cokato and Newman voted against (the Vikings stadium),” Urdahl said.

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A street is coated with sand in Avon-by-the-Sea, N.J., following superstorm Sandy.

Former Litchfield resident Shannon Levinski took the photo Wednesday.

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was even, a driver can get gas on even days of the month, and if the last digit is odd, a driver can only get gas on the odd days of the month.

“It’s only in 12 counties, but I live right in the middle of it,” said Levinski, noting many people are waiting more than four hours in line for gas, and cars are lines up more than 15 blocks in Bayonne, N.J. Levinski said the service stations at rest areas off the interstate have no limit restrictions, and are selling fuel until they sell out.

“The lines go on for miles,” Levinski said of the gas stations along the interstate.

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Litchfield resident Deanna Frazier, 47, works as a media relations assistant manager with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. She visits areas affected by natural disasters and helps local media outlets with the information and updates coming from FEMA, as well as help get information to survivors.

F razier was deployed to Cranston, R.I. following superstorm Sandy. FEMA contacted Frazier on Thursday morning, and by 5 a.m. Friday, Frazier was flying to the East Coast.

“In Rhode Island, they have a much smaller disaster than what is going on in New York or New Jersey, but this is the biggest disaster they’ve ever experienced,” Frazier said Monday.

Frazier got into the FEMA office on Saturday, and began organizing documents and press releases. Frazier will be deployed anywhere from 45 to 90 days, working 12-hour days for seven days a week during the first month.

Frazier visited the damaged areas Saturday.

“It was pretty bad. You’ve got all these houses on the beach and within three to four blocks of it, that when the water came in, it brought sand with it,” Frazier said. “All these homes have three to five feet of sand on their first floor.”

Frazier noted farther inland, there is severe wind damage to roofs, uprooted trees, water damage to houses — and more sand.

“The streets are covered with sand. They’ve got dump trucks working 24/7 to haul out the sand,” Frazier said. “It’s amazing what they’ve gotten done in this short amount of time so far.”

Frazier moved to Litchfield this summer with her husband, Dan, who is the new district superintendent. Frazier began

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Shannon Levinski, 1992 Litchfield High School graduate, sits on a downed tree in Bayonne, N.J., while touring the destruction of superstorm Sandy. working for FEMA in 2009, and has helped with floods in Iowa, Connecticut and Missouri, where five days into her deployment, the tornado touched down in Joplin, Miss.

Rhode Island received the emergency disaster declaration for public assistance from the White House on Saturday, said Frazier, but commented she is still waiting for the declaration on independent assistance for folks affected by the superstorm, so she can begin helping individuals register for grants.

WAITING FOR POWER Power went out for much of the Eastern Seaboard on Oct. 29. A week later, Levinski was still without power at her home in New Jersey.

Local gas stations were also affected by the power outages, and many were rationing their gasoline, Levinski said.

On Saturday, the stations began rationing gas by license plate numbers — if the last digit on a car’s license plate

Natalie Devine, a 2006 Litchfield High School graduate, was stranded in Charlotte, N.C., for five days when flights in and out of New York and New Jersey were canceled due to the storm.

“It’s been a crazy last couple of days,” said Devine, who was attending a cousin’s wedding in Texas before the storm hit, and was expecting to fly back to New York on Oct. 29.

“All this was brewing that week, so they started to cancel all the flights,” said Devine.

She was able to fly to North Carolina, where her original flight had a layover, and visit her boyfriend. Devine’s flight was rescheduled for Oct. 31 but, again, her flight was canceled.

By Nov. 2, Devine was finally able to fly back into the John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Devine’s apartment in East Harlem was far enough north to avoid damage from the superstorm, but many areas of the city were flooded. Devine visited the damaged parts of New York on Saturday.

“It looks completely different. They were pumping out just gallons and gallons of water and all the small businesses were boarded up,” Devine said.

“It’s definitely a different New York than I’m used to.”

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BY STAN ROESER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Meeker County Board approved Tuesday the appointment of Donald Dufner as the new Meeker County Veterans Service officer.

He wi l l succeed Chuck Unterberger who will retire Dec. 31. Dufner, a retired career U.S. Air Force officer and a Watkins resident, has worked extensively in human resources during his service career and holds a masters degree.

He was selected from a field of 27 applicants by a committee which included Mark Lauer, chairman of the Meeker County Veterans Committee; Rube Nathe, assistant chairperson; Cheryl Brueggemeier of the county human resources staff; Chuck Underberger and County Administrator Paul Virnig. His salary will be $3,551 per month.

The plan includes 2013 improvements on CSAH 19 in the far northeast part of the county, a stretch of CSAH 28 south of Litchfield and improvement of a stretch of CSAH 30 south to Manannah.

The difficulties faced by the Meeker County Highway Department in an era of reduced funding and spiraling costs became clear during a discussion on improvements of CSAH 19 in the Kingston area.

Bituminous overlays on CSAH 19 slated for 2013 would cost an estimated $988,000.

However, Bob Hendrickson, former Litchfield Street Department head who has extensive experience in road construction, recommended a more durable surfacing. This SEVEN-YEAR PLAN procedure, however, would PRESENTED run the cost to $1.9 million.

County Highway Engineer Under the bituminous plan, Ron Mortensen presented his the roadway would have an seven-year construction plan estimated life of 15 years. Under the alternate plan the road’s to the board.

The County Board accepted the resignation of Stephanie Beckman as county attorney effective Dec. 11. She was recently named as a new district judge.

Beckman outlined for the board procedures for naming her replacement.

Plans are to accept applications for the position until Nov. 27.

A committee — comprised of two county commissioners, Administrator Virnig, along with a representative of the sheriff’s department, the county human resources office and the county attorney’s office — will select one to three finalists. They will be interviewed by the county board, likely at a December meeting.

Blaze burns through Union Grove Township house

life would extend to 25 years. eager to put their skills to work The county in approving the to gain experience. road plan took no action on the Dr. Ho, a physician on the alternative format. staff of the Hennepin Medical Center, said the program would PARAMEDIC PROGRAM be the first of its kind in the EXPLORED state and could be a model for Meeker County Sheriff Jeff other similar programs.

“It may not work,” he said, Norlin and Dr. Jeff Ho, parttime deputy, outlined a pro- “but if it does it would be a gram for the board under which win-win situation both for the paramedics working on a vol- county and those volunteering.” unteer basis would provide imATV PARK MOVES proved service in this specialty FORWARD to the county. The paramedics could be trainees at RidgewaThe long-discussed plan to ter or the Hennepin Medical develop an ATV park in EllsCenter or personnel who have worth Township near Lake completed courses there but Erie has gained new impetus have not found employment in as the organizing group has their field. received state and federal grant An effort would be made to money which enables park dehave two to five available to velopment to go ahead. cover emergency situations To clear the way for the around the county. grants, it was necessary for the Norlin reported that quite a ATV group to lease its 40 acre number of graduate paramed- tract to the county and that ics at Ridgewater and Hutchin- action was approved by comson do not land jobs but are missioners Tuesday.

District proposes restoring the Kingston Wetland

A fire damaged a house at 52252 343rd St. in Union Grove Township around 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, according to the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office.

A caller reported seeing flames and large amounts of smoke coming from the west side of the residence. When deputies arrived, the west side of the house was on fire and the fire was spreading up the exterior wall into the upstairs and attic.

The Grove City Fire Department, Eden Valley Fire Department and Paynesville Fire Department put out the fire. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this point.

The house is owned by Janet Smiglewski of Grove City, and is considered a total loss. No

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Firefighters put out the blaze at a house in Union Grove Township on Wednesday, which burned through the exterior wall on the west side of the house.

The Clearwater River Watershed District is proposing to restore the Kingston Wetland, a 479-acre wetland located west of Minnesota Highway 15 between Kimball and Kingston.

A 2008 study indicated impairments in the downstream water bodies due to low dissolved oxygen. The proposed project aims to improve water quality in the Clearwater River and downstream lakes, according to the Meeker County Soil and Water Conservation District.

Pending environmental review and permitting approval, construction is anticipated to begin this winter.

An environmental assessment worksheet of the proposed Kingston wetland restoration project has been prepared by the Meeker County Soil and Water Conservation District, which lists potential

impacts from the proposed project related to water resources, wetlands, wildlife and construction activities.

The worksheet is available for public review and comment, and is available in the Soil and Water Conservation section of the Meeker County website, www.co.meeker. mn.us, or at the Litchfield Pubic Library.

Meeker County SWCD will accept written comment on the worksheet until 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 28. Comments should be submitted to Joe Norman, district technician at Meeker County SWCD, at 916 E. St. Paul St., Litchfield. Email comments may be sent to joseph.norman@ mn.nacdnet.com with “Kingston Wetland EAW” in the subject line. Respondents are asked to include their name and mailing address with comments.

one was inside the residence at tion by the Meeker County the time of the fire.

Sheriff’s Office and the State The fire is under investiga- Fire Marshal’s Office.

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Hutchinson woman injured in collision

The vehicles driven by a 53-year-old Dassel man and a 26-year-old Hutchinson woman collided around 7 p.m. Nov. 1 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 12 and Minnesota Highway 15 in Dassel, according to the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office.

Gregory Kieffer, 53, of Dassel, driving a 2000 Chevrolet Venture van, collided with a 2011 Mazda CX-7 SUV driven by Katie Hoeschen, 26, of Hutchinson. Hoeschen was transported

Deputies’ training exercise catches fire Litchfield firefighters extinguished a small grass fire Oct. 30 that started during a training exercise involving two Meeker County Sheriff’s deputies at the Litchfield Police Gun Range on 615th Avenue.

The deputies were practicing with a 37mm launcher, which fires tear gas and other nonlethal projectiles, when a gas

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round landed on a berm used as the range’s backstop. Heat from the round caused the fire, according to Chief Deputy Brad Lindgren.

The deputies attempted to put out the blaze with an extinguisher, but the Litchfield Fire Department was called after the fire kept burning, Lindgren said.

Lindgren described the episode as embarrassing. “We’re catching a lot of f lak for it already,” he said Wednesday.

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The new agreement, which the City Council referred to the city’s Finance Committee for deliberation, would allow the School District to continue using the arena for hockey practices and games, along with physical education classes.

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‘We’ve been blessed’ 2012 has been a good year for local farmers. A lot of it had to do with the weather, though socioeconomic trends are also shaping the way our region’s farms operate.

“We’ve been blessed” announces the headline on the cover of “Agriculture,” a 44-page supplement being mailed to area farm families this week.

The headline alludes to what farmers have been saying about the superb growing conditions and bumper crops they’ve enjoyed this year.

While much of the nation — including a large portion of Minnesota — was contending with a severe drought, McLeod and Meeker counties had a terrific 2012 growing season. “We probably got the best crops in the entire country, right in this area,” said Randy Kath of Steffes Auctioneers in Litchfield.

No doubt, the drought has touched our region as well, and ample moisture is needed to recharge the soil. It also resulted in high crop prices, which are causing problems for some area livestock producers.

But compared to the misery experienced by growers elsewhere in the Midwest and across the U.S., local farmers have it pretty good.

Agriculture is vital to our region. Anyone with doubts needs only to drive by one of the grain elevators in our region during harvest.

Of McLeod and Meeker counties’ 36,600 jobs, almost 2,700 are on the farm. Many more jobs in our cities are ag-related.

Agriculture is big business here. In 2010, the most recent year for which agriculture statistics are available, the total value of farm products sold in the two counties exceeded $329 million.

In McLeod County alone, $79 million was generated by the sale of crops, while $47 million was derived from the sale of livestock and poultry and their products such as milk and eggs. In Meeker County, $82 million was generated by the sale of crops, while $121 million was derived from the sale of livestock and poultry and their products.

Who’s responsible for all those products? The 2007 agriculture census, a summary produced every five years by the the U.S. Department of Agriculture, tells us a great deal about the people who farm.

In McLeod County, farming was the primary occupation of 55 percent of farm owners. In Meeker County, though farm sizes tended to be a bit larger, farming was the primary occupation of just 42 percent of farm owners. The average age of farmers in both counties was 54.

It’s also worth noting that

Campground thrives as its own community “Agriculture,” a special publication of the Hutchinson Leader and Litchfield Independent Review, is being mailed to area farm families this week. women tend to be more involved in farming in Meeker County, where 10 percent of farms are principally owned by women. In McLeod County, 7.7 percent of farms are owned by women.

The statistics show that while farming might be changing, it remains one of our region’s lifebloods, just as the manufacturing and service sectors are. When agriculture does well here, everyone benefits.

And when it goes in the tank, we all feel that, too.

Anyone who has ever tried a hand at farming knows it’s not easy work. It’s long hours, physically demanding, and requires many of the same skills used by agronomists, mechanics and accountants.

Only one in 90 Americans are employed in farming, yet their jobs are more important than ever. In the U.S. of the 1930s, one farmer fed only himself and three other eaters. The same farmer now feeds well more than 100 people.

One of the more interesting recent trends suggest smaller farms might be making a comeback. Farm sizes actually shrank between 2002 and 2007, according agriculture censuses from those two years. In McLeod County, the average size went from an average of 266 acres to 239. In Meeker County, it went from 298 acres to 281.

And there were more farms.

“These new farms,” the USDA reported, “tended to have more diversified production, fewer acres, lower sales and younger operators who also worked off the farm.”

Those findings suggest that the love for farm life has not gone out of style, as had been feared.

The latest agriculture census might provide even more surprises. Stay tuned.

I suppose you could call it a little suburb of Litchfield.

It’s quiet and deserted now, but when warm weather comes again, the city-owned campground on the east shore of Lake Ripley will be alive with activity as each of the 32 campsites are occupied through much of the camping season.

City Administrator Bruce Miller reports that the campground, where fees are $15 and $17 per night, nets the city about $40,000 per season, of which between $10,000 and $15,000 is profit.

I was not able to determine just how and when the city acquired the campground property.

What is known is that it was the work of Bob Hendrickson, an energetic, progressive street commissioner in the 1970s, that was the key to the development of the facility as it is today.

Hendrickson, an avid camper himself, who lives now in retirement near Kingston, spurred the effort to bring water, sewer and electricity to the site, planted the hedgerow that skirts the east side and directed hard surfacing of the camp ground area.

Gene and Barb Bahr have served as campground hosts for the past eight years and live on site during the camping season.

The Bahrs collect the fees, keep the grounds presentable, see that the campground rules (there are 23) are kept and generally keep the place running in an orderly way.

Disputes and problems out there are few, Gene reports, and when they do crop up, he finds his experience in working with people gained during many years as a Litchfield police officer particularly relevant.

Gene reports that a lady camper came up to him this summer highly incensed about the dogs who were “leaving their droppings all over.”

It wasn’t dogs, Gene related, but geese and they have posed an ongoing problem for which no solution has been found.

“They seem to move along out when the campground is full but when the census falls off early in the week they come right back in,” Gene notes.

Camp rules are strict about dogs.

They must be on short enough leashes so that they cannot wander out into the trails where runners, walkers and bikers pass.

Campers are restricted in size to

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35 feet so that none protrudes into the area.

The campground is somewhat unusual, Gene says, in that no reservations are accepted.

It’s strictly on a first come, first served basis, he says, which he feels is the fairest way. Occasionally there is a little traffic backup at the gate but generally the format works well, Gene says.

Most of the campers he notes come from within a 60-mile-or-so radius of Litchfield and many are former residents of here or have some other ties to the community.

There is usually, Gene says, a nice blend of retirees and families with young children, and they seem to blend well.

The runners bikers and walkers who pass through the community develop a sense of camaraderie with the campers and warm greetings are the custom.

The campers do contribute to our economy, Gene notes. They buy groceries and gas, patronize our liquor store and often eat out.

Of his summer job, which he and his wife handle so efficiently, Gene says, “it’s a very pleasant job giving me a chance to work with some very pleasant people.”

THE BEST OF FAMILY LIFE We were up north a couple of weeks ago visiting with my daughter and family which included two daughters, a fourth grader and a sixth grader.

They are, if you will allow for a bit of grandparental prince gems — girls that are cute, bright and active as demon competitive swimmers and full of life in general.

On this day, though, they were sitting close on a couch, hitting, pinching, yes, even threatening to bite each other over some agreement lost on me.

As I watched them squabble, my mind drifted back to the days when we had little kids in our family including two boys who were very close in age.

My thoughts, somewhat self-righteously, were that my boys never engaged in such goings on.

How wrong I was came to light a week or so later when I was deep in the files here compiling the Back Then News.

I came across a “Lookin’ Around Litch” column I had written back in 1968 and here’s the way it went: “Occasionally when out with neighbors or friends with our two boys, who are very close in age, we’ve encountered well meaning people who will say something like, ‘Isn’t it nice that those two boys are so close in age that they can play nice together?’

“Now either our two boys are diametrically opposed in temperament to the kids these people are familiar with, or they have never had kids or have forgotten what it’s like to have small fry around the house.

“Individually I think our two boys are lovable little tykes. Together they often turn to a pair of gouging, kicking biting pair of banhees who would challenge the entire peace keeping staff of the United Nations.

“Youngsters in that age bracket invariably want the same pillow, the same chair, the same toy. If there are two of these items, one will want them both.

“This Easter I bought as a surprise for them five little cars. You guessed it, one wanted all of them.

“Sometimes when I’m home alone with them I simply give up and let them squabble. They are after all about the same size.”

They, of course, like most once combative siblings have grown to be compatible brothers and good citizens, one with a degree from Carleton and the other a Northwestern graduate.

What this scenario pointed up for me is how completely we forget the trials and joys of the years we have little people around the house.

Despite the incidents of bickering you’d like to forget those years, I think they are the best of family life and it is distressing to see how quickly they pass. I hope present day parents with small children realize how precious these growing up years are.

COMMENTARY

Hurricane Sandy fuels global warming alarmists

BY PATRICK J. MICHAELS CATO INSTITUTE

Hurricane Sandy — which was, technically, not a hurricane by the time it buzzed into the Jersey Shore — was a terribly destructive cyclone. But blaming it on global warming, as did Al Gore, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and NYC’s Mayor Bloomberg, is scientifically ludicrous.

One has to be amazed at how little fact-checking the global warming alarmists do. I guess they don’t want the latest storm crisis to go to waste, but they don’t help their cause by misstating the obvious.

There’s a pretty sizable scientific literature out there on hurricanes and global warming. From the “modeling” end, probably the most cited paper is a 2004 study by Tom Knutson from the government’s Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory in Princeton.

Although he’s tweaked it a bit since then, the result remains the same.

There should be a slight increase (8 per cent) in hurricane power by the

end of this century. But the interannual variability of these storms is so great that this signal will not emerge from the noise until around 2080.

From the “real world” point of view, I published a bunch of papers in response to Tom’s work in which we found, using his assumptions about the amount of oceanic warming, that there would be a similar — again 8 percent — increase in the number of big (Category 3 or higher) storms in the same time frame. When we adjusted for the pokey rate of oceanic warming being observed, that figure dropped by half.

Chunzai Wang of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has performed a very interesting data-based analysis of Atlantic hurricane tracks showing that increasing the area of warm water results in a significant lowering of the likelihood that a storm will strike the U.S., something that should happen with continued oceanic warming. The reason is because storms form further out to sea, and

there are more chances for a kink in the mid-atmospheric winds to direct them to the north.

One has to be amazed at how little fact-checking the global warming alarmists do.

A recent study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) purports to show an increase in hurricane-related storm surges that conveniently begins in 1923, which was during a decade-long lull in hurricane activity. Starting something at a low point pretty much insures a trend in any randomly distributed variable. This problem was noted by the above-mentioned Tom Knutson.

But the real killer to the hurricaneglobal warming hype comes from Dr. Ryan Maue (pronounced like the island) of Weatherbell Analytics.

Using satellite data that gives global coverage beginning in 1972, Maue has calculated what is called the “Accumulated Cyclone Energy” (ACE) index. This is a mathematical integration of storm wind speed

and longevity. There obviously is no change in hurricane energy that at all relates to warming, and it is currently near its lowest levels on record.

I trotted this out once in a discussion with Nick Kristof on CNN’s Piers Morgan show on Nov. 1.

CNN, of course, cannot let go of the meme that Sandy (which was not a hurricane at landfall) was amped by global warming, so Kristof’s substantive response was to accuse me of not publishing any scientific papers since 1992. (I emailed him the 8-page single spaced list beginning in 1992, presuming he will set the record straight with CNN—and also rag on whomever gave him that little bit of libel.). Morgan’s producer also had copies of the papers dealing specifically with oceanic temperatures, climate change and hurricane intensity.

What is really modulating Atlantic hurricanes is the distribution of temperature in the Atlantic. It was in an unfavorable mode in the 70s and 80s, which reversed in the mid-90s,

concurrent with the start of a tenyear very active period. Since the big storm outbreak in 2005, the Atlantic hasn’t been unusually energetic since then. In fact, we are now enjoying the longest interval in the modern record (seven years and counting) without a major (Category 3) hurricane strike in the U.S. The bottom line is that, everything else being equal, warmer oceans should produce stronger or more frequent storms. But the change has clearly been so small that there is simply no detectable signal — and is likely to remain so for a long time.

Further, everything else is almost never equal. It would have been nice if Mayor Bloomberg and Governor Cuomo had done a bit of factchecking before stirring the global warming pot. As for Gore, the lack of any increase in hurricane energy related to global warming is just an inconvenient truth.

Patrick J. Michaels is Director of the Center for the Study of Science at the Cato Institute.

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Meeker County Board results Jim Swenson (i) 54 148 292 269 320 1,083

DISTRICT 2 Precincts Forest City Township Harvey Township Litchfield Township Litch. Ward 1 Ward 5 TOTAL

Dale Fenrich 199 114 240 289 227 1,069

David Gabrielson (i) 152 75 267 334 241 1,069

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Tim Benoit (i) 39 17 114 389 81 54 60 271 120 1,145

Bryan Larson 159 7 114 212 134 56 106 245 297 1,330

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Wally Strand (i) 264 300 32 292 888

Mike Housman 445 565 60 412 1,482

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Mike Huberty 190 209 413 214 78 211 329 1,644

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Many voters cast ballots in the election because of a number of important issues on a national level, including the economy, healthcare, foreign policy and energy.

Litchfield resident Heather Silbernagel voted because she wants to see change at a national level.

“I just don’t like how it’s been the same. Four years have gone by, and it’s the same empty promises,” Silbernagel said.

The presidential election was the most important reason Litchfield resident Dena Carlson voted Tuesday. Carlson said she was concerned about how having a new president in office could affect programs from social services.

“Meeker County has been hit hard with its cuts and we’re trying to serve more with less and less money,” Carlson said.

“Our town has a lot of seniors.

Our town has a lot of kids. They are in need of some of those programs.”

The economy was another driving force behind many voter’s decisions this election. Litchfield resident Jim Musberger said the economy was the main issue he looked at before voting.

“The economy has got to be at the top of the list,” Musberger said. “That’s what I looked at mainly. I think it’s improving gradually, slowly.”

Musberger also focused on the Voter ID amendment, and said he thinks the issue is “all political.”

Voting against the Voter ID amendment also was an important issue for Litchfield resident Nadine Twardy.

“I have some family members in the military and I think that would create a hardship for them,” Twardy said.

The marriage amendment also ruffled up a lot of controversy in the months before the election. Voting no on the both the marriage and Voter ID amendment was important to Litchfield resident Roxanne Erickson.

“I’m voting no twice. I think you have enough proof with the stuff they go through to get to the ballot, and I don’t think anybody should be told who they can love and who they can marry,” Erickson said.

Whether voting for candidates in the local races, the presidential election or to cast a voice on the two amendments, many Meeker County residents followed their civic duty as an American to vote.

“I guess I just feel like it’s my duty to participate in the choice we’re given,” said Litchfield resident Marian Johnson.

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fiscal conservative, Housman said one of his tasks will be to ensure the county is properly spending taxpayer money.

He said he would to work to determine whether the county is spending too much money on certain services. During the election, several candidates criticized state government for requiring counties to provide certain services but then failing to fund them.

One of Housman’s tasks, he said, is to determine how state mandates affect the county’s ability to curtail spending.

He said he couldn’t immediately say which services should be subjected to cuts. “I have hunches, but I couldn’t sit here and make a prediction of what that list would look like,” Housman said.

While Housman and Fenrich both expressed satisfaction with Tuesday’s turnover on the County Board, Bryan Larson, who defeated Benoit, described it as a “little scary.”

“It seems really crazy that there would be five new ones,” Larson said Wednesday morning during a moment when Fenrich held a slight lead over Gabrielson.

Larson said he sensed from voters that they wanted change, though no single issue seemed to drive the voters’ desire to remove incumbents. “I heard a lot of people say we need new blood in there,” Larson said.

According to Gabrielson, the Tea Party is to blame for his tight race. “This election is a bunch of right-wing Tea Party members,” he said.

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So many thanks at this sad time. To the 911 operator, Gold cross Ambulance Service, rescue personnel, and medical staff at Meeker Memorial Hospital all have our heartfelt thanks for everything they did in trying to save Stanley Radunz.

Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home for their kindness and excellent help, especially Steve Nelson for his personal support to our family.

To Pastor Redfield for his visits, many prayers, comforting words, and his meaningful message at the service. Thanks to Pastor Lindhorst for his beautiful songs and accompaniment by Megan Redfield. Thank you to our pallbearers for honoring Stanley. Also thank you so much for the ladies for serving the luncheon and all their hard work. For all our friends, neighbors, and family for everything you’ve done at this difficult time. The phone calls, food brought to the home, visits, flowers, memorials, and all your prayers are truly appreciated.

We cannot thank you enough for all your support and kindness. all of this was so great. thanks to all and God bless you.

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Thank you to our family for the grand 50th anniversary party you put on for us. Also thank you to our friends and relatives who helped us celebrate. We have many good memories of our 50 years.

Your love and concern will always be with us.

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Thank you third floor nurses - God bless each and every one of you for putting up with me.

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IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our borther, Don Turck, who left us on Nov. 13, 1992.

No one knows how much we miss him; No one knows the bitter pain We have suffered since we lsot him; Life has never been the same.

In our hearts his memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true; There is not a day, dear brother, That we do not think of you.

Gone for twenty years, always in our heartsBarb, Gary, Carol, Jim & Families (R37-A38) ——————

In loving memory of Lorraine Lounsbury, who passed away on Nov. 6, 2011.

Not a day goes by when we don’t think of your kind loving ways.

The fun and care you offered us all is something that cannot be replaced. We miss your phone calls, support, unconditional love and smiling face. No one could ever take your place. You are missed each and every day. You were a special lady in a unique kind of way.

Sadly missed by: husband, children, grandchildren, spouses and great-grandchildren (R37-A38) ——————

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obituaries Henry “Hank” Rasmussen, 95 Oct. 28, 2012 Henry ‘Hank’ B. Rasmussen, 95, of Litchfield, died Sunday, Oct. 2 8, at Emmanuel Home in Litchfield.

Funeral services was 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Visitation was 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral Home in Litchfield, and continued one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment was in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Grove City, with Military honors provided by Litchfield Military Guard. Following the service at the cemetery, family and friends were invited to the church for a time of fellowship and lunch. The family thanks you for your friendship and support.

Henry Burton Rasmussen, son of Jens and Helga Rasmussen, was born on Oct. 11, 1917 in Eagle Grove, Iowa. He moved with his parents to Odin, in 1920. He received his education

Hardy Silverberg, 90 Oct. 26, 2012 Hardy D. Silverberg, 90, of Litchfield, died Friday, Oct. 2 6 , at E c u men Emmanuel Home.

A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Satu rday, Nov. 10, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Litchfield with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Lake Ripley Cemetery.

Military Honors will be provided by the Litchfield Military Honor Guard.

Hardy Desmond Siverberg, born July 15, 1922, to Clarence and Alina (Carlson) Silverberg in Litchfield. He was married to

Blanche Harris, 79 Oct. 27, 2012 Blanche B. Harris, 79, of Litch f ield, d ie d S at u r day, Oct. 27, at the Meeker Memorial Hospit a l i n Litch f ield.

A memorial service will be 1 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Augustana Memorial Chapel in Litchfield.

Blanche Beatrice Harris, daughter of John and Violet (Thompson) Boquist, was born on Dec. 6, 1932 in Todd County. She was the second of eight children, and began working outside the home to help support the family at age 10, sometimes working up to three jobs at a time. After

Robert McCarney, 91 Nov. 5, 2012 Robert E. McCarney, 91, died Monday, Nov. 5, at Meeker County Me morial Hospital in Litchf ield . M a s s of Christian Bu ri a l wi l l be 10:30 a.m.

Friday, Nov. 9, at Church of Our Lady in Manannah. Messenger Francis Garvey will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends and family may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today (Thursday, Nov. 8) at Church of Our Lady in Manannah and one hour prior to the services Friday, Nov. 9 at the church. Eden Valley American Legion Post 381 will pray

in District 33 country school.

After school he began farming with his father.

Henry was drafted into WWII in May of 1942. Henry served in U.S. Army Co. E. 532nd EBSR as a foreman in the engineering unit. He served in Australia, the Philippines, New Guinea and Korea. He was discharged from service on Nov. 26, 1945. Many of the friends he made during his service years became his close friends. He especially enjoyed going to his annual Army reunion.

During his service years his parents bought a farm between Atwater and Grove City. When Henry returned home he again farmed with his father. On Sept. 14, 1952, Henry was united in marriage to Marion Okland at the West Lake Lutheran Church with K.A. Bodin officiating. They lived in Willmar until 1955, and then moved to an apartment north of Atwater until they could move into their farm that was northeast of Grove City. Hank and Marion farmed from 1956 to 1979. During this time they were blessed with four children; Ron, Carolyn, Janice and Bonnie. As his parents grew older he moved a house onto the farm so that

they could live close by. Henry was a kind and patient son, brother, husband and father.

He retired in 1979 due to a farm accident. After retirement, he helped other farmers with field work. In 1991, Henry and Marion moved to a house in Grove City. He was a member of the VFW in Grove City until it disbanded.

He is survived by his wife, Marion; son, Ron (Karen) of Kingston; daughters, Carolyn (Brent) Griswold of Manchester, Conn., Janice Rasmussen of Litchfield and Bonita (Tom) Leaf of rural Grove City. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Rory Rasmussen, Kara (Cody) Johnson, Sybil and Caleb Rasmussen and Carl Henry Leaf. Henry was very happy to welcome to the family this past year two greatgranddaughters, Franquee Hill and Ellis Johnson.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Harley Rasmussen; and sister-in-law, Marie Rasmussen; his nephew, Tom Rasmussen; and great-granddaughter, Kelly Jean Rasmussen.

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Lavon Maye Andersen of Ruthton on April 18, 1948 in Trinity Episcopal Church in Litchfield.

He graduated from Litchfield in 1941. He then served two and half years in the Air Force as a radio operator in a B-29 Bomber in the Pacific area. He was stationed on Saipan and flew on 31 bombing missions. He was discharged from the military Sept. 25, 1945. He then attended the University of Minnesota for two and half years, after which he returned to Litchfield to manage his father’s grocery store, Fairway Foods. In 1957, he became Assistant City Clerk and in September of 1961 he was appointed Clerk of District Court of Meeker County and served until his retirement in 1981. He became a resident of Emmanuel Nursing Home in 2006. His favorite pastimes were fishing, shaking dice and playing cards with friends,

walking his dog and spending time with family. He was a lifetime member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Litchfield He is survived by his wife, Lavon of Litchfield; sons, David (and Debbie) Silverberg of Iowa, Dan Silverberg of Arizona, Jon (and Penny) Silverberg of Litchfield; grandchildren, Amy, Brad and Katie of Litchfield, and Jonah Silverberg of Iowa; niece, Sherri (and Mike) Cook of New Brighton and nephew, Mike (and Pam) Silverberg of Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Paul (and Lois) Silverberg of Colorado, Nathan ‘Dale’ of Minneapolis; and niece, Ann Silverberg of Colorado.

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moving to Litchfield in 1945, she attended Litchfield High School. In 1948, Blanche began working at Harding Cleaners in Litchfield, she worked in dry cleaning for 42 years. She was married to Dale Harris in Litchfield on July 29, 1950.

Throughout her life Blanche lived in Todd County, Litchfield, Darwin, and Minneapolis, before moving to Tuscon, Ariz., in 1978. In 1990, she returned to Litchfield, where she worked as a caregiver.

She lived at Lincoln Apartments for 11 years and moved to Gloria Dei in February. She was both a Girl and Boy Scout leader and active in the Lutheran Church ladies circles.

Blanche loved to cook and collect recipes, she also enjoyed ceramics. She always placed others before herself, and would sacrifice her own health for others. Blanche always had

kind words for everyone and only once did she express her anger about another person.

Blanche is survived by her daughter, Brenda Harris (and Chris Docktor) of Carver; son, Lee Harris of Minneapolis; granddaughter, Lisa (and Lance) Pierce of Mayer; great-grandson, Alex Pierce of Mayer; sister, Connie (and Don) Lies of Litchfield,; sister-in-law, Audry Harris of Darwin and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale; a daughter, Denise; parents, John and Violet; siblings, Bernice, John, Caroline, Bernard, Herbert and Cecilia and nieces and nephews.

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at 6:30 p.m., followed by parish prayers at 7 p.m., and Knights of Columbus Bishop P.J. Casey Council 2029 of Litchfield at 8 p.m., today, (Thursday, Nov. 8), at the church in Manannah.

Robert was born June 14, 1921, in Litchfield to James “Len” and Mary (Hollihan) McCarney. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II. Robert married Roselyn Severson on Feb. 10, 1945, in St. Cloud. He was a farmer and lived in the Litchfield area all of his life. Robert was a member of Church of Our Lady in Manannah, Knights of Columbus Bishop P.J. Casey Council 2029 of Litchfield, Eden Valley American Legion Post 381, and the Last Mans Club. He enjoyed playing cards, traveling, bowling, dancing, and visiting about the old days. Robert had a strong sense of faith and taught life lessons to his

children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family was the most important thing to him.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Roselyn of Litchfield; daughters and sons, Marlys (Richard) Olson of Mahtomedi, Thomas of South Range, Wis., Rosemarie of St. Paul, Janine (Harold) Shepersky of Eden Valley and Eugene of Litchfield; brother and sister, Jerome (Margaret) of Litchfield and Geraldine (Rollie) Lounsbury of St. Maries, Idaho; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Emmett.

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Centre High School in 1966.

On Feb. 4, 1967, she was united in marriage to Larry Baker in West Union. They made their home in Litchfield. Mary Anne worked for a short time doing office work for JennieO. In 1968 she began working for the Independent Review where she worked until retiring in 2004. Mary Anne was a very active member of the Church of St. Philip, CCW and was awarded the Bishop’s Medal for Social Concerns.

She enjoyed volunteering at the Place of Hope shelter for the homeless. She was also a member of the Jaycee Women. Mary Anne always looked forward to her mission trips to Guatemala to serve others through her church.

She enjoyed craft work and painting. Her main love in life was her family and she really enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Larry of Litchfield; daughter, Ci ndy ( L on nie) Kohls of Hutchinson; five

g randchi ldren, A manda Smith (Taylor Fenrich), Jacob Smith (Mercedes Karg), Brandon Kohls, Josh Isaacson and Skyler Baker; four great grandchildren, Alex Ruzicka, Aiden Hudson, Jayden Fenrich and Zeke Smith. She is also survived by her father, Ansel “Jerry” Sogge of Sartell and formerly of Sauk Centre; brothers, James (Kathleen) Sogge of Paynesville, David Sogge (Beth Nelson) of Blaine, Patrick (Joanne) Sogge of Savage, John (Bobbi Jo) Sogge of Prior Lake; sisters, Reverend Carol (Geary) Smith of Sauk Rapids, Kathryn (Dale) Struffert of Sartell, Janet (John) Tracy of Ramsey; daughter-in-law, Lori Baker; friend for life, Darlene Lambert; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mot her, M a rga ret “Anne” Sogge; and son, Jeffrey Baker.

Arrangements by Johnson Hagglund Funeral Home in Litchfield. Please sign our online guest book at www. johnsonhagglund.com.

family request that memorials be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, 645 5th St. Montrose, CO 81401.

Dick was born in Litchfield Oct. 25, 2012 D. Richard (Dick) Nelson, to Lloyd and Inez Nelson on 82, died in his sleep Thursday, May 30, 1930, and graduated Oct. 25, with his loving wife, from Litchfield High School Kathy, at his side, losing his in 1948. He moved to Denver, Colo., in 1971 and on to Norbattle with cancer.

Memorial service celebrat- wood, Colo., in 1990 so he could ing Dick’s life was Tuesday, be closer to the outdoors for Oct. 30, at Norwood Christian better hunting, fishing and Church in Norwood, Colo. The golfing.

Dick is survived by his wife, Kathy of Norwood, Colo.; five children, Mike of Edina, Meredith of Aurora, Colo., Tim of Westminster, Calif., Doria n n Ca lvi l lo of Norwood, Colo., and Tim Nelson of Houston, Texas; as well as 10 grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; brothers, Harlan of Fergus Falls and Stan of Green Valley, Ariz.; in addition to many nieces, nephews and cousins.

flight school. Vern later met Dianne Pesina at a dance and after a long distance courtship, they were wed on Sept. 18, 1965 in Silver Lake. In 1967 Vern was stationed at White Sands Missile Range near Alamogordo where his main job was missile retrieval.

After five years, Vern retired and moved to Albuquerque, N.M., working as a civilian pilot. During this time Vern flew for the police department, local television stations and several private companies.

He participated in filming for movies, and flew many famous people around New Mexico. His favorite was helping with the 1987 Miss USA pageant. Vern also spent many summers in the Black Hills, S.D., where he fought forest fires and reseeded damaged areas.

In 1983, he joined the Army

National Guard Unit in Santa Fe. He participated in Operation Desert Storm and retired with the rank of CW4.

In the last several years, Vern volunteered at the VA hospital. He was also a member of the American Legion Honor Guard and assisted at numerous funerals playing Taps on the bugle. He greatly enjoyed being around his grandchildren and liked to spoil them just a bit.

Vernon is survived by his sister, Linda of Litchfield; sons, Craig (Tina Drennan) of Edmonds, Wash., Troy (Christine) of North Liberty, Iowa; and two grandchildren, Tyler and Rachel.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

Vernon was very proud of serving his country and will be missed by all who knew him.

ried Doris Evans from Russell. They made their home in Circle Pines until 1976, when they moved to Litchfield.

Jerry worked highway construction until his retirement in 2003. He enjoyed the Minnesota Vikings football, Nascar racing, working outside on his farm and spending time with his grandchildren.

Jerry passed away on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at the Hutchinson Community Hospital in Hutchinson, at the age of 66 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Doris Christians of Litchfield; children, Clint Christians and his wife, Shelly of Watkins, Laura Redepenning

of Olathe, Kan., Brent Christians of Litchfield; four grandchildren, Kendra and Luke Christians and Jacob and Adam Redepenning; brothers, Marv Christians and his wife, Mary of Old Town, Fla., Clair Christians and his wife, Peggy of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Geneva Christians; brothers, Harlan Christians and Calvin Christians.

A r ra ngements by t he Dobratz-Hantge Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guest book available at www.hantge.com. Please click on Obituaries/Guest Book.

Mary Anne Baker, 64 Oct. 30, 2012 Mary Anne Baker, 64, of Litchfield died Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Ecumen of Litchfield.

Mass of Christian Burial was 10:30 a.m.

Friday, Nov. 2, at the Church of St. Philip in Litchfield. Visitation was 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at the church with a parish prayer service at 8 p.m. Visitation was continued one hour prior to the service at the church.

Interment was in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

M a r y A n ne B a ker, t he daughter of Ansel and Margaret (Skilling) Sogge, was born on July 6, 1948, in Windom. At an early age her family moved to the Grove City area where she attended country school.

They moved to Sauk Centre and she graduated from Sauk

D. Richard Nelson, 82

Vernon Mundt, 76 Oct. 29, 2012 Vernon Julius Mundt, 76, of Albuquerque, N.M., died Monday, Oct. 29.

Services were 8:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at Annunciation Parish in Albuqerque, N.M. Interment was 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, at Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Vernon was born March 12, 1936, near Litchfield. He grew up working on a farm where he participated in 4H events. Later he became involved in tractor pulling competitions. However, his main passion was flying.

He purchased an airplane and loved giving friends and family rides.

Vern joined the army where he was stationed in Germany as a surveyor. The love of flying guided Vern to enter helicopter

Jerome “Jerry” Christians, 66 Nov. 3, 2012 Jer ome “Jer r y ” D u a ne Christians, 66, of Litchfield, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at the Hutchinson Community Hospital in Hutchinson. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Jer ome “Jer r y ” D u a ne Christians was born on Nov. 9, 1945, in Tyler. He was the son of Martin and Geneva (Stowe) Christians. Jerry grew up in Balaton and graduated in 1963. He then enlisted in the US Navy and served from 1963 to 1966.

On July 24, 1967, Jerry mar-

Seatbelt usage increases in region Seat belt use in southwest Minnesota is up 1.4 percent, according to a Minnesota Department of Transportation.

A survey completed as part of a multi-agency effort, called Toward Zero Deaths on our roadways, shows a regional rate of seat belt usage at 82.5 percent in September 2012. In 2011, the survey reported 81.1 percent.

The southwest Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths program was established in 2007. The goal is to reduce fatal and serious injuries on roadways using education, enforcement, engineering and emergency services. Seat belt use is the single most important pre-crash factor in reducing

injury severity.

“Most of us are aware that rural highways have a higher fatality rate than metro areas,” program coordinator Amy Roggenbuck stated, “and if you are involved in a crash you have a 45 percent greater chance of survival with a seat belt on.”

The counties involved in the program include: Big Stone, Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Swift and Yellow Medicine. The observational surveys were conducted the week of Sept. 17-23 at 36 randomly selected sites. County Highway Departments and the State Patrol helped in conduct-

ing the surveys.

The regional seat belt surveys are unrelated to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety annual statewide survey results announced recently and cannot be compared to the statewide results.

Statewide belt use is a record high 93.6 percent, according to Department of Public Safety. The statewide survey provides a comprehensive gauge of belt use by measuring counties where 85 percent of the state’s road deaths occurred on average during the past three years, while the regional surveys have a smaller sample size and aim to provide an additional snapshot of belt use to measure local progress.

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Litchfield’s Lois Nelson recorded an all-time high score for a local women’s bowler in a tournament at Alexandria. Nelson, who carried a 160 average, rolled 11 consecutive strikes for a 290 game.

— Nov. 12, 1992

Ramirez seventh at state meet Litchfield’s Kragenbring places 87th in boys race

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Litchfield junior Savannah Ramirez placed seventh at the Class A state cross country meet Saturday in Northfield.

Litchfield junior Savannah Ramirez followed up the best meet of her career with a more impressive performance at the Class A state cross country meet.

Ramirez posted a personalbest time of 14 minutes, 47.3 seconds to finish seventh overall at Saturday’s meet at St. Olaf College in Northfield.

“I don’t know how to explain it,” Ramirez said. “The temperature was not too cold or hot, so that was perfect.

I don’t know if I will be able to do it again next year, so I thought it was really exciting.”

Ramirez, a three-time state qualifier, turned in her previous best time (15:01) while winning the Section 6A title

Oct. 25 in Spicer.

Clare Flanagan of The Blake School won the state championship with a time of 14:04.1.

Ramirez came close to cracking the top five. Marisa Shady of Esko (14:44.8) and Elizabeth Schlafke of Annandale (14:46.3) were the fifthand sixth-place runners.

“I wasn’t really paying attention to the clock,” Ramirez said. “I was paying attention to the two girls in front of me and trying to beat them.”

Ramirez, who placed 48th at the 2009 state meet, finished 13th in 2010, posting a time of 15:19.9.

Saturday’s meet was the conclusion of a successful and consistent season for Ramirez. In nine meets this fall, she posted a pair of wins and finished no worse than seventh in any meet.

“I have high expectations for myself,” Ramirez said. “I want to keep raising the bar. I know I can do better and push myself. I always know there is

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Members of the Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City football celebrate after winning the Section 4A championship game 6-0 over Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Saturday at St. Cloud.

ACGC wins Section 4A title Falcons face St. Clair in state quarterfinals

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Section 6AASouth Volleyball Tournament Quarterfinals (Oct. 25) (1) Dassel-Cokato 3, (8) Foley 0 (4) St. Cloud Cathedral 3, (5) Annandale 1 (3) New London-Spicer 3, (6) Howard Lake-WaverlyWinsted 1

Since 1998 the AtwaterCosmos-Grove City football team has played in 10 section championship games.

Even after Saturday’s 6-0 win over Belgrade-BrootenElrosa in the Section 4A title game, the Falcons have just four state tournament berths to show for it.

“We’ve took second in the section a lot,” ACGC junior Jordan D. Nelson said. “You go to our school, there are a lot of

second-place trophies. It’s nice when we can finally get into the state tournament, but it’s not done yet. We still have a lot of work to do.”

ACGC (8-2) will play Section 3A champion St. Clair (9-2) in the Class A state quarterfinals at 7 p.m. Friday at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall.

The Falcons are returning to the state tournament for the first time since 2010 when they lost 47-18 to New Ulm Cathedral in the Class A quarterfinals.

ACGC’s opponent is making its first state playoff appearance as an 11-man team.

Not bad considering St.

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(2) Litchfield 3, (7) Paynesville 0 Semifinals (Oct. 30) Dassel-Cokato 3, St. Cloud Cathedral 2 Litchfield 3, New LondonSpicer 1 STAFF PHOTO BY LYLE DIEKMANN

Breanna Sittig comes up with a dig during Litchfield’s 25-22, 25-15, 18-25, 25-20 playoff loss to Dassel-Cokato Nov. 1 at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School.

Litchfield bounced in 6AA-South final Dragons finish season 17-13 overall

BY LYLE DIEKMANN SPORTS EDITOR

Dassel-Cokato beat Litchfield 3-1 during the regular season.

The Chargers did it again in the playoffs.

D-C eliminated Litchfield with a 25-22, 25-15, 18-25, 25-20 victory in the Section 6AASouth championship match Nov. 1 at Sauk Rapids-Rice

High School.

The Chargers (22-8) dropped a 3-1 decision to Sauk Centre in Saturday’s Section 6AA championship game, while Litchfield finished its season 17-13 overall.

“It would have been nice to get that revenge win at a critical time that would put us one step closer to a goal,” Litchfield coach Darin Swenson said. “The girls wanted it.

They believed that they could have won that match, but in the end it’s two evenly-matched teams. We have our strengths in different places than their strengths, and their strengths

were just a little too much for us to handle tonight.”

D-C played its best volleyball late in each game.

After securing a 25-22 win in the opener, the Chargers were down 10-9 in Game 2. Litchfield was unable to extend its lead as D-C closed on a 16-5 run.

Litchfield bolted to a 6-1 lead in Game 3 and crept back into the match with a 25-18 victory.

“We got them out of their system where they were rolling a lot of shots,” Swenson said. “We dug a few balls. That was one of those games where we had them on their heels. It started with our serve.”

Final (Nov. 1) Dassel-Cokato 3, Litchfield 1 Section 6AA championship (Saturday) Sauk Centre 3, DasselCokato 1

The Chargers scored four of the first five points in Game 4, but a seven-point run on senior Alexi Besser’s serve put the Dragons on top, 8-4.

D-C chipped away at the lead and won a key point to take a 20-18 lead. The two teams touched the ball 47 times during the point that lasted more than a minute and ended when Besser’s kill attempt sailed long.

D - C led by two or more points the rest of the way.

“That was a big point,” Swenson said. “They are a very

Carlson corner Week 9: John Carlson was inactive for the Minnesota Vikings’ 30-20 loss Sunday to the Seattle Seahawks.

Carlson sustained a concussion in the team’s Week 7 win over Arizona and has missed the last two games.

Statistics: Carlson has been targeted six times in seven games, catching three passes for eight yards.

Up next: The Vikings (5-4) play host to the Detroit Lions (4-4) at noon Sunday at Mall of America Field in Minneapolis.

They said it: “We PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS do expect to have [John Carlson] back on Wednesday,” head coach Leslie Frazier said. “He’s going to see a doctor [Monday] but we’re expecting positive news regarding John, so it will be good to have him back.”

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Fifteen swimmers set for section meet Litchfield heads to Hutchinson for two-day event

BY LYLE DIEKMANN SPORTS EDITOR

Litchfield’s girls swimming and diving team will send 15 individuals to the Section 3A meet, which begins at 5 p.m. today at Jerry Carlson Pool in Hutchinson.

The top 16 swimmers in each event qualify for the consolation and championship finals beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday. Diving gets under way at 11 a.m. Saturday.

“We’ve been very fortunate to have the quality and quantity of swimmers coming through our program,” Litchfield coach Rick Loge said. “In year’s past the goal was to make section cut

times. Now the goal is getting state cut times.

“I don’t want to put the cart before the horse, but I hope we get a couple relays and at least a couple of individuals to state.”

Litch field has quali fied swimmers or divers for the state meet 16 times during the past three seasons, including six each in 2010 and 2011.

To match or exceed that number this season, the Dragons need to be in top form throughout the two-day meet.

Litch field will compete against teams from Chaska, Dassel-Cokato, Holy Family Catholic, Hutchinson, Marshall, Montevideo, MoundWestonka, Orono, Waconia and Willmar.

“Hutchinson has always been one of the top teams in the state,” Loge said. “The girls need to finish in the top two (at sections) to go to state,

Sydney Weires, Svea Ellingson, Montana Linsmeier, Alyssa Raiber, Alex Ramirez, Brylee Stenmark, back, Anika Ellingson, Sarah Schmidt, Claudia Treml, Erica Staton, Marisa Warren, Emma Ridgeway, Kelsey Wattenhofer and Greta Walsh will represent Litchfield at the Section 3A swim meet. Not pictured is Chloe Jeffery.

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but most of the kids have to qualify by time. That’s the way it has always been.

“There are some weaker sections in the state,” Loge added. “I’d rather have the tough competition.”

Litchfield’s best bet for another state meet appearance is junior Marisa Warren, who became the first Dragon to win three medals at one state meet.

Warren won individual medals by finishing third in the 100 -yard butterf ly and seventh in the 100 backstroke.

Senior Greta Walsh, senior Montana Linsmeier, sophomore Anika Ellingson and Warren became the first Litchfield relay to win state medals, finishing seventh in the 200 medley relay. All four swimmers are returning for

the Dragons.

“The relays are going to be tough,” Loge said. “The state cut time is 1:55. We’ve gone 1:54 but not consistently. All four girls are going to have to put in their best swims.”

Walsh, Linsmeier and Warren will form three-fourths of the 200 freestyle relay, which also qualified for state in 2011.

The Dragons were 18th overall.

Loge said the freestyle relay is about one second from hitting the state qualifying time.

Ellingson, who placed 15th at state in the 100-yard breaststroke last year, is the other Litchfield swimmer who advanced to state in 2011.

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Clair did not have a varsity football team in 2011.

“It’s very unique,” ACGC head coach Terry Karlsgodt said. “They lost to a couple of good teams, but here at the end of the year, they’ve beaten some good teams. It looks like whatever strategy they used last year has worked pretty well.”

St. Clair’s road from a nine-man team to section champion in 11-man has been an interesting journey.

Cyclones head coach Chris Harvey and school administrators agreed to cancel the varsity football season in 2011 after just two seniors and six juniors showed up for the first week of practice.

“We’ve been caught in kind of a cycle at St. Clair,” Harvey said. “We’ve had to field teams dominated by lower classes. The kids would get knocked around, hurt and quit. We knew we had to put the breaks on this if we wanted to be competitive.

“It was the right time to do it,” Harvey added.

“Everybody met and came to the same decision.

It gave our kids a chance to play at a level that was appropriate for them. We were able to build some confidence playing a JV schedule because we were able to go out and compete.”

St. Clair started this year with 39 players on its roster in grades 9-12 and went 6-2 during the regular season.

It wasn’t until a Week 8 match-up with Bethlehem Academy that Harvey knew his team was good.

The Cyclones won that game 13-6 in double overtime before beating Southwestern United, Martin County West and Adrian in the section tournament.

Bethlehem Academy (9-2) is still alive in the Class A state tournament.

“I didn’t think we would turn it around that quickly to be honest with you,” Harvey said.

“Whenever people would ask, ‘How are you going to do?’ or ‘Where do you fit in the conference?’ my answer was always, ‘I don’t know.’ We didn’t know what we had yet.

“The victory over Bethlehem Academy was kind of a signature win for our team,” Harvey added. “That was a big step up the mountain of success.”

St. Clair, like ACGC, relies heavily on running the football.

The Cyclones, led by senior Michael Nett and junior John Goebel, have run for 3,002 yards and attempted only 43 passes in 11 games this season.

ACGC has 2,540 yards on the ground in 10 games.

“I’ve seen the film on ACGC and they look pretty straight-forward and physical. That’s the direction we’ve been trying to take our team,” Harvey said. “Personally, I like to see two teams play physical, smash-mouth football rather than throw it 50 times a game. It’s small-town football, and that’s the way it’s been played for a long time.”

However the game is played, Karlsgodt knows his team will be up for the challenge.

“I’ve talked with a lot of folks and they are impressed with their program,” Karlsgodt said.

“They are a good club. That’s the bottom line.”

FALCONS BLANK B-B-E, 6-0 Nelson scored nine rushing touchdowns this season, but none were more important than his 2-yard plunge in Saturday’s Section 4A championship game.

Nelson’s touchdown with 20 seconds remaining in regulation helped Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City to a 6-0 win over BelgradeBrooten-Elrosa at Husky Stadium in St. Cloud.

After missing part of the second half because of a hip injury, Nelson came back on the field for ACGC’s game-winning drive.

“It still kind of hurt, but sitting there watching the team play, I can’t do that,” Nelson said.

“I’ve got to be out there. You don’t think about it as much when the play is going, so it wasn’t too bad.”

Scoring opportunities were few and far between in the first half as the two teams combined for just 124 totals yards of offense.

ACGC took the opening kickoff of the second half and marched 72 yards on 14 plays – all runs – to the B-B-E 6-yard line.

On fourth-and-one, Jaguars’ linebacker Austin Kollman stopped ACGC’s Larry Bomstad for no gain.

B-B-E took over on downs, but its offensive struggles continued in the second half.

The Jaguars gained only nine yards on their first four second-half possessions, allowing ACGC to win the field position battle.

ACGC finally cashed in on its final drive of the game.

A 22-yard punt return by Dylan Hoerchler gave the Falcons the ball on the B-B-E 29-yard line with 3:20 to play.

Nelson ran for 12 yards for a first down, but an illegal motion penalty moved the ball back to the 22-yard line.

After a Nelson run lost a yard, Hoerchler threw an incomplete pass. A four-yard run by Maverick Whitcomb moved the ball to 19 yardline and Lucas Damm came on for a 36-yard field goal attempt.

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Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City defenders Logan Jacobs and Jordan Fester (67) tackle Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa quarterback Brian Goodwin during Saturday’s 6-0 win in the Section 4A title game.

Class A State Football Tournament Quarterfinals (Friday and Saturday) Browerville (9-2) vs. Dawson-Boyd (10-1) Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s (10-0) vs. Bethlehem Academy (9-2) Mahnomen (11-0) vs. Barnum (9-2) Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City (8-2) vs. St. Clair (9-2) Semifinals (Nov. 17 at Metrodome) Upper bracket semifinal, 9 a.m.

Lower bracket semifinal, 11:30 a.m.

State championship (Nov. 24 at Metrodome) Semifinal winners, 10 a.m.

Fan bus available Free fan buses are available for AtwaterCosmos-Grove City football fans planning to attend Friday’s Class A state quarterfinal game Friday at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall.

The ride is free for adults or students who register by 3 p.m. today. Sign up by stopping in the ACGC High School office or calling the community education office at 320-857-2651.

All students in sixth grade or under must be accompanied by an adult.

Game tickets also can be purchased in advance at the high school office from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for students.

After a B-B-E timeout, Damm made the field goal but ACGC was whistled for illegal motion.

After a delay of game penalty moved the ball back to the 29-yard line, Hoerchler threw a deep pass to Taylor Larson, who made a leaping catch at the 1-yard line.

“Coach said throw a nine to me, which is a fly route,” Larson said. “I just went up and got it. I figured the last one they threw to me, I was a little behind the cornerback. I figured I probably should get in front of him this time and it worked out.”

Three plays later Nelson scored the 2-yard touchdown to break the scoreless tie.

“We were going to pass it and (Hoerchler) changed it in the huddle,” Nelson said. “I didn’t even have time to think about it. Maverick (Whitcomb) made a good block and I just went right in.

“But without that catch, we would still be playing overtime right now,” Nelson added.

“It’s the craziest game I’ve been a part of in a long time.”

B-B-E (6-5) had a chance to tie the game when Alex Wosmek connected with James Kuefler on a 51-yard halfback pass.

Kuef ler fumbled the ball and Hoerchler recovered on the ACGC 17-yard line with just seconds remaining.

“B-B-E played their hearts out,” Nelson said.

“They made it as hard as they possibly could for us to do anything.”

Results Saturday ACGC 6, Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa 0 B-B-E (6-5) ............ 0 0 0 0 — 0 ACGC (8-2) ............ 0 0 0 6 — 6 SCORING Fourth Quarter Team: ACGC ... Time: :20 ... Scoring play: Jordan D. Nelson 2-yard run ...

PAT: Lucas Damm kick blocked.

Team Statistics B-B-E: Rushing: 26-76, Passing: 3-8-47-0-1, Total yards: 123, First downs: 3, Penalties: 5-41.

ACGC: Rushing: 51-164, Passing: 5-12-98-0-1, Total yards: 262, First downs: 12, Penalties: 7-59.

Individual Statistics B-B-E — Rushing: Austin Kollman 7-28, Jordan Wosmek 9-26, Brian Goodwin 5-11, Patrick Rooney 5-11. Passing (cmp-att-yds-TD-Int): Goodwin 2-7-0-0-1, Wosmek 1-1-47-0-0. Receiving: James Kuefler 1-47, Tyler Tensen 1-3, Rooney 1-(-3). Punting: Trey Heinsius 8-31.8. Fumble recoveries: none. Interceptions: Goodwin 1.

ACGC — Rushing: Jordan D. Nelson 13-40, Dylan Hoerchler 11-40, Taylor Larson 6-27, Larry Bomstad 7-26, Alex Pankratz 5-17, Maverick Whitcomb 5-12, Mitchel Macik 2-4. Passing (cmp-att-yds-TD-Int): Hoerchler 5-1198-0-0, Larson 0-1-0-0-1. Receiving: Larson 2-59, Lee Whitcomb 2-22, Macik 1-17. Punting: Jordan Nelson 5-33.0. Fumble recoveries: Hoerchler 1. Interceptions: Larson 1.

Three weeks ago Brad Steil was promoted from director of baseball operations to interim farm director for the Minnesota Twins.

On Nov. 1, the Twins took away the interim tag.

Steil, 36, will replace longtime minor league director Jim Rantz, who spent 52 years with the organization.

The Litchfield native will be busy this offseason helping general manager Terry Ryan and the rest of the front office add talent to a Twins team that has been the worst in the American League the past two seasons.

Steil probably doesn’t need any advice, but I’m more than willing to share my thoughts on the team’s rebuilding process.

Ryan has made no secret that he will be actively pursuing pitching this offseason. In particular, starting pitching.

Twins’ starters had the worst earned run average (5.40) of any AL team last year.

Rookie left-hander Scott Diamond appears to be the only starter penciled into the rotation for 2013.

Ryan is on record saying he wants to know who his five starters will be prior to spring training. That means the Twins will be active on the trade market and free agency.

Trading center-fielder Denard Span for a starting pitcher is a logical first move.

Span is a reliable defender and solid lead-off hitter with a reasonable contract. He’s owed $4.75 million in 2013 and $6.5 million in 2014 with a club option in 2015.

While moving Span obviously won’t net the Twins a true ace, he could be coveted by teams who need

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an upgrade in center field.

Perhaps the Atlanta Braves would be willing to move right-hander Tommy Hanson, who struggled in the second half of last season.

Atlanta also has pitching prospects Sean Gilmartin and Randall Delgado, who was the target of the Chicago Cubs during a failed deal for Ryan Dempster.

The Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks are other teams will potential openings in center field.

The Rays, Rangers and Diamondbacks have solid pitching staffs and three of the deepest farm systems in the game.

The Twins do have an abundance of outfield prospects, which could help sweeten a potential deal.

Shipping out Span also opens up center field for Ben Revere, who was one of the bright spots for the Twins in 2012.

Ryan has indicated he will try to get more at bats for Chris Parmelee, who is blocked at first base

by Justin Morneau and designated hitter by Ryan Doumit. Parmelee could be an option in right field, particularly against righthanded pitching.

Free agent pitchers can

cost a pretty penny, but the team will have to sign at least one this offseason.

Assuming the Twins budget stays in the $95-million range, the team will have about $25 million to spend.

Adding an arm like Zach Greinke is a pipe dream.

Unless the team is willing to use half that money – or more – on one player, that rules out signing guys like Anibal Sanchez, Hiroki Kuroda, Dan Haren, Edwin Jackson and Kyle Lohse.

The two pitchers I would target are right-hander Jeremy Guthrie and lefty Joe Saunders.

Both pitchers have their warts, but are durable starters who have had success pitching in the AL. Getting to throw two-thirds of their innings in pitchers’ parks like Target Field, Comerica Park and Kauffman Stadium should make them serviceable No. 3 and 4 starters.

I also would sign versatile infielder Jeff Keppinger to balance out a lineup loaded with left-handed hitters.

Keppinger played first, second and third base last season for Tampa Bay and is known for his ability to hit left-handed pitching.

With a Hanson/Diamond/ Guthrie/Saunders rotation, Ryan can audition Samuel Deduno, P.J. Walters, Cole DeVries and Kyle Gibson for the No. 5 spot in spring training.

That’s probably not a rotation that strikes fear into opposing lineups, but it should be a vast improvement over anything Twins’ fans have seen since 2009.

Contact me at sports@ independentreview.net or follow me on Twitter at Lyle Diekmann@LitchSprtsGuy.

Larson finds his way to the football ACGC junior sets school record for interceptions

BY LYLE DIEKMANN SPORTS EDITOR

A ball-hawk is an athlete who is skilled at stealing or catching the ball.

That’s a perfect descript ion of At wat er - C o smo s Grove Cit y ju nior Taylor Larson.

The Falcons’ safety set a school record during the second quarter of Saturday’s 6-0 win over Belgrade-BrootenEl rosa i n t he Section 4 A championship game.

Larson intercepted a pass intended for B-B-B junior James Kuefler, giving him 14 picks in 10 games this season.

Dustin Grages had 12 in 1998, but we got beat in the semifinals of the state tournament that year,” said ACGC coach Terry Karlsgodt. “He played 13 games that year.

“Taylor has had a terrific year,” Karlsgodt added. “He has a great sense for the ball and he jumps so well. He has great hands and concentration, and he just has that mentality. It’s hard to put the best-ever moniker on somebody, but it’s hard to beat what he’s accomplished. And some of the catches he’s made have been spectacular. It isn’t

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Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City junior Taylor Larson intercepts a pass intended for Belgrade-BrootenElrosa’s James Kuefler (22) during Saturday’s game in St. Cloud. Larson has a school-record 14 interceptions this season. really luck.”

In recent years, ACGC has struggled to defend the pass.

No single game exposed that wea k ness more t ha n last year’s playoff loss to Kimball Area.

Cameron Hunt threw for 370 yards and f ive touchdowns – all of them to Preston Peglow.

The Falcons have yielded only 992 passing yards this season, which is a big reason why they are only allowing 11.5 points per game.

Of the 28 turnovers ACGC has forced this season, 15 have come from Larson.

“I didn’t even know if I was

going to start this season, honestly,” Larson said. “I guess I showed coach that I wanted to play. The interceptions just happen. You’ve just got to read it.”

Larson, who has had two three-interception games this season, also benefits from having a stout run defense in front of him and a savvy coaching staff.

“Coach (Doug Torgerson), he runs us through all the routes that they do,” Larson said. “It’s all coaching. I’m glad to have him as a coach.”

Larson, who played quarterback as a junior high and JV player, is starting to contribute more offensively.

In addition to being the b a c k u p fo r qu a r t e r b a c k Dyla n Ho erch ler, L a rson sees time at running back and receiver.

He’s carried the ball 29 times for 144 yards and a touchdown and caught six passes for 134 yards and a score.

“He can pretty much do a little of everything,” Karlsgodt said. “He’s a very good athlete and we knew that all along. He was not a mystery by any means.”

W hi le 2 01 2 h a s b e en a breakout season for Larson, he hopes it lasts a couple more weeks.

ACGC plays St. Clair in the Class A state quarterfinals at 7 p.m. Friday in Marshall.

It’s awesome,” Larson said.

“I hope it’s real fun.”

SCOREBOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULE (Home events in bold) Today (Nov. 8) Swim — Litchfield at Section 3A meet (at Hutchinson), 5 p.m.

Friday FB — ACGC vs. St. Clair (at Southwest Minnesota St. University, Marshall), 7 p.m.

Saturday Swim — Litchfield at Section 3A meet (at Hutchinson), 11 a.m.

Monday No events scheduled Tuesday No events scheduled Wednesday No events scheduled FOOTBALL

CONFERENCE STANDINGS Wright County Conference West All Conf.

Glencoe-Silver Lake 8-2 4-0 Annandale 9-1 3-1 Dassel-Cokato 3-7 1-3 Litchfield 4-6 1-3 New London-Spicer 7-4 1-3 Friday’s results Hutchinson 28, Glencoe-Silver Lake 7 New London-Spicer 28, Morris Area/ChokioAlberta 14 Saturday’s results Annandale 21, Foley 0 West Central Conference All Conf.

BOLD 10-0 8-0 Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta 9-1 8-0

Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City 8-2 6-2 Lac qui Parle Valley 4-5 4-4 Minnewaska Area 6-5 4-4 Paynesville 5-5 4-4 Benson 4-6 3-5 Sauk Centre 2-7 2-6 Montevideo 1-8 1-7 Yellow Medicine East 0-9 0-8 Friday’s results BOLD 42, Minnewaska Area 21 New London-Spicer 28, Morris Area/ChokioAlberta 14 Saturday’s results ACGC 6, Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa 0 Central Minnesota Conference All Conf.

Holdingford 10-1 7-0 Pierz 8-2 6-1

Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa 6-5 4-3 Maple Lake 7-4 4-3 Kimball Area 5-5 3-4 Eden Valley-Watkins 2-7 2-5 Rockford 3-7 2-5 Howard Lake-Waverly-Win. 1-8 0-7 Friday’s results Holdingford 34, Upsala/Swanville 0 Mayer Lutheran 23, Maple Lake 13 Saturday’s results ACGC 6, Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa 0 VOLLEYBALL CONFERENCE STANDINGS Wright County Conference All Conf.

Waconia 23-6 10-0 Delano 22-7 9-1 Glencoe-Silver Lake 25-4 8-2

Mound-Westonka 25-4 Dassel-Cokato 22-8 Hutchinson 12-14 Orono 14-15 Litchfield 17-13 New London-Spicer 12-16 Annandale 8-20 Holy Family Catholic 5-22 West Central Conference-South All Conf.

BOLD 16-13 9-4 Montevideo 11-13-3 7-6 Atwater-Cosmos-GC 9-13 6-7 Yellow Medicine East 3-22 2-11 Lac qui Parle Valley 5-20 0-13 Central Minnesota Conference All Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa 25-8

7-3 6-4 5-5 4-6 3-7 2-8 1-9 0-10 Pts. 10 9 6 2 0 Conf.

7-0

Pierz 18-11 6-1 Eden Valley-Watkins 15-10 4-3 Maple Lake 19-11 4-3 Kimball Area 13-14 4-3 Holdingford 14-14 2-5 Howard Lake-Waverly-Win. 4-17 1-6 Rockford 7-19 0-7 STATE RANKINGS Class A Football Associated Press Poll 1. Mahnomen (8-0), 2. Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s (8-0), 3. Dawson-Boyd (7-1), 4. Minneota/ Lincoln HI (7-1), 5. Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity (71), 6. Pillager (7-1), 7. Blooming Prairie (7-1), 8.

Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City (8-2), 9. Springfield (6-2), 10. St. Clair (6-2).

Others receiving votes: Browerville, Cook County, Barnum, Bethlehem Academy, Adrian.

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room for improvement.

“I will probably run more in the offseason,” Ramirez added. “I didn’t do much for this season. Hopefully I can stay under 15 minutes and set that as a goal.”

Litchfield junior Caleb Kragenbring finished 87th overall in the Class A boys meet.

Kragenbring, a two-time state qualifier, completed the 5,000-meter race in 17:18.9.

“I was a lot less nervous,” Kragenbring said. “I knew what to expect because I had a general idea of the course. I ran well, so I’m pretty satisfied with it.”

Saturday’s meet was less stressful for Kragenbring – a two-time all-Wright County Conference runner. He lost a shoe during the previous state meet.

“I tied ‘em real tight,” Kragenbring said. “I double knotted them and everything.”

After missing the state meet a year ago, Kragenbring appears motivated for an even better season in 2013. After finishing 97th at state as a freshman, he moved up 10 spots in Saturday’s race.

“Hopefully I make it back to state next year and do a little better,” Kragenbring said. “Obviously, I’m going to train hard and do my best throughout the season, but we’ll see what happens.”

CALLANDER PLACES 105TH Eden Valley-Watkins/Kimball senior Raelynn Calland-

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scrappy defensive team. We have to earn our points. We didn’t earn that one. I don’t think we gave the point away.

I think D-C earned it.”

Koch had a busy night at the net, going 64-for-74 with a match-high 29 kills.

Litchfield junior Natasha Stubeda was second on the team with seven kills.

Besser, who was a perfect 18-for-18 from the service line, finished with a teamhigh 17 digs.

“I think they got some more touches on some balls

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er finished 105th in her first state meet.

Callander completed the 4,000-meter race in 16:22.4, which was 17 seconds off her previous best time this season. She finished 12th at the Section 6A meet with a time of 16:05.

“What a great experience to compete at the state cross country meet,” Callander said via Twitter. “It was definitely overwhelming with all the people.”

Callander was the first EVW/K runner to qualify for state since Justine Hilsgen placed 94th overall in the 2007 meet.

Litchfield’s section qualifiers 200 Medley Relay - Montana Linsmeier, Greta Walsh, Anika Ellingson, Marissa Warren 200 freestyle - Claudia Treml, Sarah Schmidt 200 individual medley - A. Ellingson, Kelsey Wattenhofer, Brylee Stenmark 50 freestyle - Linsmeier, Walsh, Alyssa Raiber Diving - Svea Ellingson, Chloe Jeffery 100 butterfly - Erica Staton, Warren, Raiber, Stenmark 100 freestyle - Linsmeier, Emma Ridgeway, Sydney Weires, Treml 500 freestyle - Schmidt, Staton, S. Ellingson, Alex Ramirez 200 freestyle relay - Walsh, Linsmeier, Warren, (to be determined) 100 backstroke - Warren, Weires, Walsh, Ridgeway

Results Saturday Class A state meet Boys standings - 1. Perham 37, 2. St. Cloud Cathedral 72, 3. Waseca 164, 4. Martin County West 200, 5. Cotter 200, 6. Esko 201, 7. Redwood Valley 205, 8. Minnehaha Academy 211, 9. Plainview-Elgin-Millville 218, 10. The Blake School 227, 11. Proctor 247, 12. Pelican Rapids 253, 13. Albany 260, 14. Mora 303, 15. Park Rapids 365, 16. Luverne 385.

Top 10 - 1. Matt Welch (Proctor) 15:34.0, 2.

Charlie Lawrence (Foley) 15:46.5, 3. Shane Streich (Waseca) 15:52.9, 4. Nick Golebiowski (St. Cloud Cathedral) 15:53.2, 5. Keeghan Hurley (Perham) 16:01.2, 6. Ian Torchia (Rochester Lourdes) 16:04.8, 7. Brady Speicher (Perham) 16:09.4, 8. Jayden Cullen (Perham) 16:12.4, 9.

Nik Stoks (Canby/Minneota/Lincoln HI) 16:14.7, 10. Isaac Overmyer (Park Rapids) 16:14.8.

Litchfield - 87. Caleb Kragenbring 17:18.9.

Girls standings - 1. Esko 115, 2. Annandale 150, 3. Minnehaha Academy 151, 4. Waseca 157, 5. Dover-Eyota 184, 6. The Blake School 187, 7. Perham 194, 8. Adrian 204, 9. Rochester Lourdes 206, 10. Holdingford 212, 11. Canby/ Minneota/Lincoln HI 237, 12. Martin County West 255, 13. Spectrum 257, 14. Warroad 267, 15. Albany 282, 16. International Falls 302.

Top 10 - 1. Clare Flanagan (Blake) 14:04.1, 2.

Emi Trost (Cannon Falls) 14:16.5, 3. McKenzie Holt (St. Cloud Christian) 14:29.8, 4. Emily Mantor (United South Central) 14:39.5, 5. Marisa Shady (Esko) 14:44.8, 6. Elizabeth Schlafke (Annandale) 14:46.3, 7. Savannah Ramirez (Litchfield) 14:47.3, 8. Hannah Truniger (Mayer Lutheran/Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity) 14:49.4, 9.

Madison Schandelmeier (Luverne) 14:56.6, 10.

Kayla Woltz (Chatfield) 14:59.8.

EV-W/K - 105. Raelynn Callander 16:22.4.

Litchfield - 7. Ramirez 14:47.3.

Eden Valley-Watkins/Kimball senior Raelynn Callander placed 105th during her debut at the Class A state cross county meet.

where we didn’t dig as many up,” Besser said. “It was a close match. Looking back, there isn’t really one thing we could have done better.”

It was the final match for Koch, Besser and seven other seniors – Anna Wood, Bri Graphenteen, Paige Nelson, Hailey Horstmann, Kaitlyn Dorn, Kristen Klaben and Kelsey Fisher.

Swenson said his nine seniors were instrumental in improving on last season’s 9-20 record.

“In my opinion, they made Litchfield volleyball relevant again,” Swenson said. “We had a couple years where we were going through hard

times. A lot of these kids gram. I’m more than proud stepped in when they were of my team.” young and got some early Results Nov. 1 3, Litchfield 1 experience. We played more Dassel-Cokato Litchfield (17-13) ............... 22 15 25 20 competitively than we have Dassel-Cokato (22-7) ......... 25 25 18 25 in the past few years. I’ve Individual statistics Litchfield – Serving — Natasha Stubeda 11-12very proud of the girls. It’s 2, Breanna Sittig 9-11-0, Kelsey Fisher 18-19-1, sad that it ends in the way Bri Graphenteen 4-7-0, Bailey Koch 11-14-1, that it does, but it always Alexi Besser 18-18-1, Kaitlyn Dorn 1-2-0. Setting — Fisher 105-108-32, Graphenteen 31-32-8, ends some time. It hurts right Paige Nelson 7-8-1, Besser 3-4-1, Dorn 4-4-1, now, but I think they will Anna Wood 1-1-1. Hitting — Stubeda 21-26-7, Klaben 13-16-2, Wood 1-1-0, Fisher look back on their careers Kristen 10-13-4, Nelson 5-6-2, Koch 64-74-29, Besser and be proud of what they did 17-23-3. Blocks — Klaben 1, Nelson 1, Koch 1.

Digs — Besser 17, Stubeda 13, Koch 10, Fisher in their time.”

9, Wood 8, Graphenteen 4, Sittig 3, Klaben 3.

“I think a lot of people Dassel-Cokato - Serving — Anna Webster 17thought that we weren’t go- 17-1, Anne Raisanen 14-14-0, Andi Gayner ing to be very good or make it 9-9-0, Kaitlyn Sterner 18-18-1, Liana Haataja 14-14-0, McKenzie Fiedler 19-20-0. Setting (asthis far,” Koch said. “I think sists) — Webster 38. Hitting (kills) — Raisanen we proved them wrong. We 21, Ariana Hasti 2, Brenna Olsen 11, Gayner 11, Carlen 9. Digs — Webster 26, Raisanen kind of made a name for the Alexis 22, Carlen 9, Olsen 11, Gayner 4, Sterner 14, Litchfield volleyball pro- Haataja 4, Fiedler 23.

100 breaststroke - A. Ellingson, Wattenhofer, Jeffery 400 freestyle relay - To be determined

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cut time,” Loge said. “Once you’ve made it there, you want to keep going back.”

Linsmeier – the team’s top sprinter – will have a chance to qualify for state in the 50 and 100 freestyles.

Junior Alyssa Raiber (butterfly), junior Emma Ridgeway (backstroke), junior Kelsey Wattenhofer (breaststroke) and Walsh (back-

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ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, Successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association as Trustee as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, National Association as trustee for WMALT 2006-AR6 Trust; Dated: May 17, 2012 filed: June 7, 2012, recorded as document number 375706 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 8 and The North 25 feet of Lot 7, Block 41, Lindstrom's Addition to the Village Grove City, Now City of Grove City PROPERTY ADDRESS: 307 Asta Ave W, Grove City, MN 56243 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUM-

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COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $154,128.01 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: December 6, 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 June 6, 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.”

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: December 20, 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.

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 June 20, 2013 unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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: October 12, 2012

Dated: October 10, 2012 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, Successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association as Trustee as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, National Association as trustee for WMALT 2006-AR6 Trust 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. Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, & Dec. 6, 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: June 30, 2005 MORTGAGOR: Brice M. McDonald, a single person.

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency 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 135 - 12-005485 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publ. Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, & 22, 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: May 25, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Travis J. Hansen and Melissa L. Hansen, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded May 29, 2007 Meeker County Recorder, Document No. 347472.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.

representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”

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 June 6, 2013 unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

Dated: October 10, 2012

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."

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.

LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank Home Mortgage, a division of U.S. Bank National Association

TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 125 East 9th Street, Litchfield, MN 55355 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 27.0317000

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank Home Mortgage, a division of U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 441 1st Street North, Dassel, MN 55325 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 23.0123000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: All of Lot 2, Block 9 and that part of Lot 3, Block 9, Original Plat of Dassel, and that part of Lot 1, Block 1, Norgren's Addition to the Village of Dassel, all in Section 27, Township 119N, Range 29W; that part of said Lot 3 and said Lot 1 is as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 2, thence Southeasterly along the East line of said Lot 3 a distance of 30.00 feet; thence Southwesterly parallel to the North line of said Lot 3, a distance of 140.00 feet to the West line of said Lot 3; thence Northwesterly along the West line of said Lot 3 a distance of 30.00 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot 2; thence Easterly along the South line of said Lot 2 a distance of 140.00 feet to the point of beginning, Meeker County , Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $117,300.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $110,989.94 That prior to the commencement of this

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The East 100.00 ft of Lot 8, Block 12, City of Litchfield COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $101,286.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $97,708.73 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: December 6, 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

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. Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, & 8, 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:

Dated: October 3, 2012

DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 20, 2009

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $107,450.00

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 135 - 12-005486 FC

MORTGAGOR(S): Marvin Orville Rydberg Jr. and Tammy Elizabeth Rydberg, husband and wife

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publ. Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 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:

MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, NA LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: Wells Fargo Bank, NA SERVICER: Wells Fargo Bank, NA

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $157,076.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Donn A. Vorbeck and Beverly A. Vorbeck, husband and wife as joint tenants MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100248900000013483 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: Rescue Mortgage Inc., dba Mortgage Depot SERVICER: CitiMortgage, Inc.

MORTGAGOR(S): Elizabeth R. Theisen and David A. Theisen, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, NA LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: Wells Fargo Bank, NA SERVICER: Wells Fargo Bank, NA DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed October 9, 2006, Meeker County Recorder, as Document Number 343452 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 35, Original Plat of Litchfield PROPERTY ADDRESS: 512 Austin Ave N, Litchfield, MN 55355 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 27.0493000 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $88,226.27 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: December 6, 2012, 10:00am PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, 326 North Ramsey, Litchfield, MN 55355

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 6, Block 2, Bell's Addition of Auditor's Re-plat, City of Dassel PROPERTY ADDRESS: 211 S 6th Street, Dassel, MN 55325 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 23.0276000 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $94,974.16 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: November 29, 2012, 10:00am

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 June 6, 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: October 9, 2012

DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed March 11, 2009, Meeker County Recorder, as Document Number 357893 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc.; Dated: August 24, 2012 filed: August 28, 2012, recorded as document number 376976 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot Four (4) in Block Thirty-six (36) of the Town (now City) of Litchfield PROPERTY ADDRESS: 514 Swift Ave N., Litchfield, MN 55355 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 27-0504000 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $154,028.20 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: December 13, 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 June 13, 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

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: December 13, 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 June 13, 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: October 12, 2012

DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed May 27, 2009, Meeker County Recorder, as Document Number 359169

DATE OF MORTGAGE: March 6, 2009

MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 14, 2005 Meeker County Recorder, Document No. 333837.

CitiMortgage, Inc. Assignee of Mortgagee

MORTGAGE: $90,984.00

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 May 29, 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: September 24, 2012 Wells Fargo Bank, NA 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. Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, & 22, 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: October 6, 2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF

Wells Fargo Bank, NA 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

Wells Fargo Bank, NA 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. Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6 & 13, 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 30, 2010 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $93,638.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Daniel D. Kulseth and Karla K. Kulseth, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Registration Systems, Inc.

Electronic

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 1000255-0000558422-0 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: Bank of America, N.A. SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A.

Publ. Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2012 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed July 26, 2010, Meeker County Recorder, as Document Number 365508

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.

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 11, 2012 filed: April 26, 2012, recorded as document number 375035

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 10, 2011 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $155,751.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Alvaro Gomez, a single person MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, NA LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: Wells Fargo Bank, NA SERVICER: Wells Fargo Bank, NA DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed June 10, 2011, Meeker County Recorder, as Document Number 370124 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 3, Block 1, Sunrise Terrace Fifth Addition PROPERTY ADDRESS: 319 Terrace View Drive, Litchfield, MN 55355 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 27.2444000 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $157,321.22

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: That portion described below of that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 119 North, Range 29 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 119 North, Range 29 West, 572.0 feet north of the southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 33; thence continuing north along the east line of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 33, a distance of 444.0 feet; thence due west 874.6 feet; thence South 0 degrees 16 minutes East 296.0 feet; thence South 85 degrees 04 minutes East 415.0 feet; thence South 55 degrees 53 minutes East 134.8 feet; thence South 84 degrees 13 minutes East 363.0 feet to the point of beginning.

WHICH LIES WITHIN the Easterly 300.00 feet thereof and lies Northerly of a line hereinafter to be known as "Line A", and is described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, said Section 33; thence north along the east line of said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, said Section 33, 636.23 feet to the point of beginning; thence deflecting to the left 84 degrees 57 minutes 17 seconds a distance of 301.17 feet and there terminating.

Together with an easement for driveway purposes contained in Doc. No. 272542.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 22901 713Th Ave, Dassel, MN 55325

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publicnotices PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 07-0506001 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $94,694.75 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: January 4, 2013, 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 July 5, 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: October 25, 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. Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, & 8, 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: 03/02/2009 MORTGAGOR(S): Thomas R. Boeson and Jane M. Boeson, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: CitiFinancial Services, Inc. Transaction Agent: N/A Transaction Agent Mortgage ID No: N/A Lender or Broker: CitiFinancial Services, Inc. Servicer: One Main Financial Mortgage Originator: CitiFinancial Services, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 05, 2009,Meeker County Recorder, Document No. 357796.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The real property in Meeker County, Minnesota, described as follows: That part of the West half of the Northwest Quarter (W 1/2 of NW 1/4) of section 34, Township 120, Range 29, Meeker County, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said West 1/2 of Northwest 1/4; thence on an assumed bearing of North 00 degrees 29 minutes 07 seconds East along the West line thereof a distance of 990.32 feet; thence South 89 degrees 30 minutes 53 seconds East, a distance of 906.03 feet; thence North 60 degrees 11 minutes 35 seconds East, a distance of 410.85 feet to the point of beginning of the tract to be described, thence North 32 degrees 12 minutes 25 seconds West, a distance of 1709.72 feet to the North line of said West 1/2 of Northwest 1/4; thence Easterly along the North line thereof a distance of 992.23 feet to the Northeast corner thereof, thence Southerly along the East line of said West 1/2 of Northwest 1/4 a distance of 1411.69 feet to a line bearing North 60 degrees 11 minutes 35 seconds East from the point of beginning; thence South 60 degrees 11 minutes 35 seconds West a distance of 79.36 feet to the point of beginning.

Containing 17.63 acres, more of less, subject to the right of way of existing CSAH No. 21 along the North line of the Here described Tract; Subject to the right of way of existing CSAH No. 4, along the Southwesterly line of the Here described tract.

REGISTERED PROPERTY: No TAX PARCEL NO.: 13.0437.002 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 28878 CSAH 4 Dassel, MN 55325 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS

LOCATED: Meeker

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $133,189.16 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $151,822.57 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, November 29, 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 05/29/2013 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, 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: September 26, 2012 CitiFinancial Services, Inc. Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Steven H. Bruns Attorneys for: CitiFinancial Services, Inc. Mortgagee 55 E. 5th St., Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 209-7599 13502-110104 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publ. Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6, 2012 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

gagee/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, December 20, 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 06/20/2013 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.

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

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Assignee of Mortgagee Peterson, Fram & Bergman, P.A. By: Michael T. Oberle Attorneys for: JPMorgan Chase Bank, 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. 16309-120377 Publ. Nov. 8, 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): Reneta G. Degner, a single person.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Mortgage & Investment Consultants, Inc.

DATE OF MORTGAGE: 03/16/2007

MORTGAGEE: One Mortgage, LLC Transaction Agent: N/A Transaction Agent Mortgage ID No: n/a Lender or Broker: One Mortgage, LLC Servicer: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Mortgage Originator: One Mortgage, LLC DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 21, 2007,Meeker County Recorder, Document No. 346292.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Dated: March 16, 2007,Recorded March 21, 2007,Meeker County Recorder, Document No. 346293.

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

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot "B" Spaulding's Second Addition to the Village (now City) of Watkins, LESS AND EXCEPT that portion of said Lot "B" described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point on the South line of said Lot "B" of said Spaulding's Second Addition to the Village (now City) of Watkins, 20 feet West of the Southeast corner of said Lot "B", thence running East on the South line of said Lot "B" to the Southeast corner of said Lot "B", thence running North 12 feet on the East line of said Lot "B" to a point; thence running in a Southwesterly direction to the point of beginning.

TAX PARCEL NO.: 11-0569000 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 19871 612th Ave Litchfield, MN 55355 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker

ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 500 1st Street Watkins, MN 55389 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker

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 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENTS OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above Mortgage Foreclosure Sale is hereby postponed to Thursday, August 30, 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.

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 16751-121451 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above Mortgage Foreclosure Sale is hereby postponed to Thursday, October 04, 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: August 24, 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) 291-8955 16751-121451 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above Mortgage Foreclosure Sale is hereby postponed to Thursday, November 08, 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: October 3, 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) 291-8955 16751-121451

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $121,150.36

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above Mortgage Foreclosure Sale is hereby postponed to Thursday, December 13, 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.

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;

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $104,856.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $103,220.21

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

Publ. Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, & 22, 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: August 21, 2009 MORTGAGOR: John E. Kuechle, a single adult.

MORTGAGEE: The First National Bank of Cold Spring.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded August 26, 2009 Meeker County Recorder, Document No. 360878.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. And thereafter assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: The First National Bank of Cold Spring RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank Home Mortgage, a division of U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 140 3rd Street South, Watkins, MN 55389 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 28-0265000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot I, of Lot 6, Block 2, Auditor's replat of Auditor's plat no. 1, City of Watkins, thence due East 159 feet, thence due North 150 feet, thence due West 159 feet, thence due South 150 feet to the point of beginning, being part of Lot H, of Lot 6, Block 2, Auditor's replat of Auditor's plat no. 1, City of Watkins, Meeker County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $154,150.00

Dated: July 10, 2012

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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:

That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mort-

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.

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $115,995.00

REGISTERED PROPERTY: No TAX PARCEL NO.: 28-0163-000

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

16751-121451

SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A.

MORTGAGOR(S): Ryan J. Lydeen and Catherine L. Lydeen, husband and wife.

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.

Dated: October 22, 2012

DATE OF MORTGAGE: 01/19/2010 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.

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.

Dated: October 29, 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) 291-8955 16751-121451

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $164,760.55 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: November 29, 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.

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 May 29, 2013, unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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: September 27, 2012 U.S. 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 19 - 19-153-2012 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.

Publ. Nov. 8, 2012 MEETING NOTICE The Meeker County Board of Adjustment will meet at the Courthouse in Litchfield, MN on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following Applications for Variances and other business before the Board.

1. Robert Peschon, 23387 559th Avenue, Litchfield, MN 55355. Lot Eight (8), Hope Lake Shores, Acton Township, Hope Lake. An application to install a holding tank in variance to the required 150' setback to the Ordinary High Water Level of Hope Lake which is a Natural Sensitive Lake and a variance to the required 10' side lot line setback all in the R-2 Rural Residential District and within the Shoreland District.

2. Richard Fust, 4546 West 131st, Savage, MN 55378. Property located at 28380 738th Avenue, Dassel, MN 55325. That part of Government Lot One (1), Section Thirty Six (36), Township One Hundred Twenty (120), Range Twenty Nine (29), more fully described in the application, Kingston Township, Big Swan Lake. An application to construct a new cabin in variance to the required 100' setback to the Ordinary High Water Level of an R.D. Lake in an R-1 Suburban Residential District and within the Shoreland District.

The Meeker County Board of Adjustment will hear all interested parties at this time.

Dated: October 31, 2012 /s/ Kristin Cote Zoning Administrator Publ. Nov. 1 & 8, 2012 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Grove City will meet on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 210 Atlantic Avenue W, Grove City, Minnesota, to conduct a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Enabling Resolution Establishing an Economic Development Authority approved on October 17, 1996 (the “Enabling Resolution”), which established the Economic Development Authority of the City of Grove City (the “EDA”) pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 to 460.1081.

Summary of Amendment to Enabling Resolution Under the original Enabling Resolution, the EDA board of commissioners has 5 members. The proposed amendment to the Enabling Resolution increases the EDA board of commissioners to 7 members.

Hearing At the public hearing any person wishing to express a view regarding the proposed amendment to the Enabling Resolution will be heard orally or in writing.

At the conclusion of the hearing or any adjournment thereof the City Council will take whatever action it deems necessary with regard to the Enabling Resolution. A copy of the full text of the Enabling Resolution as proposed to be amended is on file for public inspection in the office of the City AdministratorClerk-Treasurer at City Hall during normal business hours.

Publ. Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6, & 13, 2012 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF MEEKER IN DISTRICT COURT EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case No. 47-CV-12-816 Bernice Grabber-Tintes, Plaintiff vs.

Douglas Ruhland and LADDCO, LLC, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That by virtue of a Judgment and Decree entered in the above-entitled action on October 11, 2012, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me directing the sale of the premises hereinafter described to partially or fully satisfy the amount found and adjudged due as of the date of this Notice of $69,705.13, plus accrued interest, under said Mortgage dated June 2, 2011, and recorded June 15, 2011, at 8:00 a.m. as Document No. 370157 in the office of the County Recorder in Meeker County, Minnesota, between LADDCO, LLC as Mortgagor to Bernice Grabber-Tintes as Mortgagee, in the original principal amount of $64,431.31, said Plaintiff in the above-entitled action from said defendants, Douglas Ruhland and LADDCO, LLC, the Sheriff of Meeker County will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, on December 20, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Meeker County Law Enforcement Center, in the City of Litchfield, State of Minnesota, in the state and county, the premises and real estate described in said Judgment and Decree: Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Block 5 of Jack's Addition of Section 2, Township 121 North, Range 31 West in Meeker County, Minnesota.

The time allowed by law for redemption of above referenced mortgage is six months from the date of the sale.

Anderson Larson Hanson & Saunders, P.L.L.P. BY: Aaron P. Welch Reg. No.: 0387891 Attorneys for Plaintiff 331 Professional Plaza 331 SW Third Street P.O. Box 130 Willmar, MN 56201 Telephone: (320)235-4313 _____________________________ Jeff Norlin, Sheriff of Meeker County By: _________________________ Brad Lindgren, Deputy Sheriff

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publicnotices NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY ESTATE OF WESLEY BLOMKER, DECEDENT A Petition form Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court.

The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent's last will, if any, and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property.

Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted.

IT IS ORDERED and Notice is further given, that the Petition will be heard on November 26, 2012 at 8:45 a.m. by this Court at the Meeker County Courthouse, 325 N. Sibley Avenue, Litchfield, Minnesota.

(1) Notice shall be given to all interested persons (Minn. Stat. 524.1-401) and persons who have filed a demand for notice pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3204.

It is Ordered and Notice is given that on December 10, 2012 at 8:45 a.m., a hearing will held in this Court at 325 North Sibley Ave., Litchfield, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determiniation of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Michele Satterlund whose address is: 2610 The Plaza, Richmond, VA 23222 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 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, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to 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 OCT. 31, 2012 MEEKER COUNTY COURTS LITCHFIELD, MN 55355 (Court Seal) Richard T. Jessen District Court Judge, Probate Division 10/31/12 /s/ Dorothy Brutger Deputy Court Administrator

(2) Notice shall be given by publishing the Notice and Order as provided by law and by Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date.

Publ. Nov. 1 & 8, 2012 Court File No. 47-PR-12-1037 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF MEEKER DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

FILED OCT. 17, 2012 MEEKER COUNTY COURTS LITCHFIELD, MN 55355 (Court Seal) Steven E. Drange Judge 10/17/12 /s/ LuAnn Sandvig Deputy Court Administrator

NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Attorney For Petitioner Mark P. Wood Wood, Berry, & Rue, PLLP 34 E. 2nd Street P.O. Box 158 LITCHFIELD, MN 55355 320-693-3289 128107

Publ. Nov. 8 & 15, 2012 Court File No. 47-PR-12-1067 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF MEEKER DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF LOUISE R. LHOTKA, DECEASED TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: It is Ordered and Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of December, 2012, at 8:45 a.m., a hearing will be held in the above named Court at 325 N. Sibley Ave., Litchfield, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the will of the above named decedent dated September 29, 2009, and for the appointment of Duane O. Lhotka whose address is 20751 - 624th Avenue, Litchfield, Minnesota 55355, as personal representative of the estate of the above named decedent, in an unsupervised administration, and any objections thereto must be filed with the Court. That, if proper and no objections are filed, a personal representative will be appointed to administer the estate, to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses, and sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the estate.

Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted.

Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Clerk of the Court within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred.

FILED OCT. 31, 2012 MEEKER COUNTY COURTS LITCHFIELD, MN 55355 (Court Seal) Richard T. Jessen Judge 10/31/12 /s/ LuAnn Sandvig Deputy Court Administrator JAMES F. MARRIN Attorney For Petitioner 111 South 7th Avenue Saint Cloud, MN 56302 (320) 253-4500 MN Attorney No. 67805

Publ. Nov. 8 & 15, 2012 Court File No. 47-PR-12-1061 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF MEEKER DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF JAMES E. STRUTHERS, DECEDENT

ESTATE OF WAYNE ZEPPELIN A/K/A WAYNE WENDELL ZEPPELIN, DECEDENT It is Ordered and Notice is given that on December 3, 2012 at 8:45 a.m. a hearing will be held in this Court at 325 N. Sibley Ave., Litchfield, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of SHANE P. ZEPPELIN whose address is: 613 S. MARSHALL AVE., 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 OCT. 24, 2012 MEEKER COUNTY COURTS LITCHFIELD, MN 55355 (Court Seal) Honorable Kathryn N. Smith Judge 10/24/12 /s/ LuAnn L. Sandvig Deputy Court Administrator Attorney For Petitioner Mark P. Wood Wood, Rue, & Holt, PLLP 34 E. 2nd Street P.O. Box 158 LITCHFIELD, MN 55355 320-693-3289 128107 Publ. Oct. 25, Nov. 1 & 8, 2012 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF MEEKER DISTRICT COURT EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: QUIET TITLE COURT FILE NO. 47-CV-12-975

Hutchinson, MN 55350

3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffs' Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose the case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiffs everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond.

A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.

5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistnace. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Meeker County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: Parcel A: That part of Lot C of Government Lot 1, Section 13, Township 118 North, Range 31 West, described as follows, to wit: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Government Lot 1, running thence West on the North boundary line of said Lot C to a point of 17.0 rods East of the shore of Lake Minnie Belle; thence South 66.0 feet; thence East parallel with the North Boundary line of said Lot C to the East boundary line of said Lot C; thence North to the place of beginning.

AND Parcel B: That part of Lot C of Government Lot 1, Section 13, Township 118 North, Range 31 West, described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point on the shore of Lake Minnie Belle, 121.0 feet South of the Northwest corner of Lot 2 of Subdivision of Lot C of said Government Lot 1; thence southerly along said lake shore 60 ½ feet; thence East 15.0 rods; thence North parallel to the lake shore 60 ½ feet; thence West to the point of beginning.

ALSO beginning at a point on the shore of Lake Minnie Belle, 60 ½ feet South of the Northwest corner of said Lot 2 of Subdivision of Lot C; thence in a southerly direction along said lake shore 60 ½ feet; thence East 15.0 rods; thence northerly parallel to the lake shore 60 ½ feet; thence West to the point of beginning.

The object of this action is to obtain a judgment that Plaintiffs are the owners in fee of the above described real property and that none of said Defendants have any estate or interest therein or lien thereon.

By: Christopher A. Kleiman KRAFT WALSER LAW OFFICE, PLLP 131 South Main Street P.O. Box 129 Hutchinson, MN 55350 Telephone: (320) 587-8150 Facsimile No. (320) 587-8152 Attorney License No. 0277411

vs.

Robert Arries, Nancy Arries, Matthew Sokol, Mary Sokol, Leo Boschee, Fred Rettig, Alan Koch, Michelle Koch; Loyd Spicer and Ruth Spicer and their heirs, designees, or descendants; and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants.

SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO Loyd Spicer and Ruth Spicer and their heirs, designees, or descendants.

1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you.

The Plaintiff's Complaint against you is attached to this Summons, and is on file in the office of the Court Administrator of the above-named Court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons.

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called the Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at: 131 South Main Street P.O. Box 129

SUMMONS AND NOTICE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS MATTER In the Matter of the Welfare of the Child (ren) of Paulina Marie Harder Parent Dylan John Lambertson Parent NOTICE TO: Paulina Marie Harder, above named parent(s) or legal custodian(s).

1. A Termination of Parental Rights Petition has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Juvenile Court located at 325 N Sibley Avenue, Litchfield, Minnesota, alleging that parental rights of the abovenamed parent(s) or legal custodian(s) to the child(ren) named in the petition should be permanently severed.

2. Notice is hereby given that the matter of said Termination of Parental Rights Petition will be called for hearing before the Juvenile Court located at 325 N Sibley Avenue, Litchfield, Minnesota, on December 3, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. or as soon after as the Matter can be heard.

3. YOU ARE ORDERED to appear before the Juvenile Court at the scheduled time and date.

4. You have a right to be represented by counsel.

5. If you fail to appear at the hearing, the Court may still conduct the hearing and grant appropriate relief, including permanently severing the parental rights of the above-named parent(s) or legal custodian(s) and taking permanent custody of the child/ren named in the Petition.

WITNESS, the Honorable Kathryn Smith Judge of District Court /s/ Jane Lind Deputy Court Administrator

Publ. Nov. 1, 8, & 15, 2012 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF MEEKER DISTRICT COURT FAMILY DIVISION EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: Dissolution With Children COURT FILE NO. 47-FA-12-1009 In Re the Marriage of: Katherine Anne Espina Straus, Petitioner and Edgar Estuardo Espina Ortiz, Respondent SUMMONS THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: WARNING: Your spouse has filed a lawsuit against you for dissolution of your marriage. A copy of the paperwork regarding the lawsuit is served on you with this Summons.

This Summons is an official document from the court that affects your rights. Read this Summons carefully.

If you do not understand it, contact an attorney for legal advice.

serve your Answer and upon Petitioner within thirty days of the date you were served with this Summons, not counting the day of service. If you do not serve and file your Answer, the Court may give your spouse everything he or she is asking for in the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING PROVISIONS Under Minnesota law, service of this Summons makes the following requirements apply to both parties to the action, unless they are modified by the court or the proceeding is dismissed: 1. Neither party may dispose of any assets except (a) for the necessities of life or for the necessary generation of income or preservation of assets, (b) by an agreement of the parties in writing, or (c) for retaining counsel to carry on or to contest this proceeding.

2. Neither Pary may harass the other party.

3. All currently available insurance coverage must be maintained and continued without change in coverage or beneficiary designation.

NOTICE OF PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Under Minnesota Statutes, Section 518.157, in a contested proceeding involving custody or parenting time of a minor child, the parties must begin participation in a parent education program that meets minimum standards promulgated by the Minnesota Supreme Court within 30 days after the first filing with the court. In some Districts, parenting education may be required in all custody or parenting proceedings. You may contact the District Court Administrator for additional information regarding this requirement and the availability of parent education programs.

Dated: October 12, 2012 Thomton, Sperry, Jensen, & Keithahn, LTD. /s/ Kim Keithahn Attorney Reg. No. 255397 Attorneys for Petitioner 329 East Highway 12 P.O. Box 249 Litchfield, MN 55355 (320) 693-2454 Publ. Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, & Dec. 6, 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: August 27, 2007 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $110,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Kristin M. Hoskins, a single person MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed September 12, 2007, Meeker County Recorder; Document No. 349429 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: none LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 9 of Block 1, Town of Dassel

1. The Petitioner has filed a lawsuit against you asking for a dissolution of your marriage. A copy of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is attached to this Summons.

STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 520 - 2nd Street North, Dassel, MN 55325-1076

2. You must serve upon Petitioner and file with the Court a written Answer to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

You must pay the required filing fee.

Answer forms are available from the Court Administrator's office. You must

THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $108,646.48

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: December 20, 2012 at 10:00 am 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 June 20, 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: October 23, 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. Steven R. Pennock, Esq. Curt N. Trisko, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 25 North Dale Street St. Paul, MN 55102-2227 (651) 209-9760 (WF1583) 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: 520 - 2nd Street North, Dassel, MN 55325-1076 (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: 23.0048000 (6) Transaction Agent's Mortgage ID Number (MERS number): none

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Meeker County, Minnesota

DISTRICT REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES BUDGET FOR 2012-2013 Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City School District District Number: 2396

Randy C. Dague and Susan R. Dague Plaintiff,

Publ. Nov. 1, 8, & 15, 2012 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF MEEKER DISTRICT COURT JUDICIAL DISTRICT: EIGHTH COURT FILE NO. 47-JV-12-1016 CASE TYPE: Juvenile

District Name: ACGC

2011-12 Actual 2011-12 Actual June 30, 2012 2012-13 Budget 2012-13 Budget June 30, 2013 Revenues Expenditures Actual Revenues Expenditures Projected And Transfers And Transfers Fund And Transfers And Fund FUND In Out Balance In Transfers Out Balance General Fund/Restricted $270,346 $408,617 $559,245 $486,260 $498,820 $546,685 General Fund/Other $8,310,809 $7,516,982 $2,174,595 $7,896,328 $8,092,009 1,978,914 Food Service Fund $439,526 $430,378 $31,806 $434,231 $437,908 $28,129 Community Service Fund $396,418 $393,339 $490 $386,009 $303,593 $82,906 Building Construction Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Debt Redemption Fund $903,081 $923,323 $197,632 $904,468 $903,375 $198,725 Trust Fund $8,465 $13,562 $390,622 $7,302 $7,265 $390,659 Internal Service Fund $0 $0 *OPEB Revocable Trust Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 OPEB Irrevocable Trust Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 OPEB Debt Service Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $10,328,645 $9,672,639 $3,023,635 $10,114,597 $10,242,970 $2,433,042.58 LONG TERM DEBT OUTSTANDING July 1, 2011 $3,734,256 PLUS: NEW ISSUES $44,131 LESS: REDEEMED ISSUES $877,600 OUTSTANDING JUNE 30, 2012 $2,900,787

CURRENT STATUTORY OPERATING DEBT PER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 123B.81 AMOUNT OF GENERAL FUND DEFICIT, IF ANY, IN EXCESS OF 2.5% OF EXPENDITURES, 6/30/11 $0

COST PER PUPIL UNIT - AVERAGE DAILY MEMBERSHIP (ADM) 6/30/11 SHORT TERM DEBT TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES 7,597,686 CERTIFICATES OF 2011-12 TOTAL ADM SERVED + TUITIONED INDEBTEDNESS $1,085,000 OUT ADM + ADJUSTED EXTENDED ADM 786.04 OTHER SHORT-TERM INDEBTEDNESS $0 2011-12 OPERATING COST PER ADM $9,666 The complete budget may be inspected upon request to the Superintendent.

Comments: See attached for detailed comments. General Fund/Other balance is broken out into three categories #574,353.66—Unassigned, #593,787.00—Assigned for Roof Repairs, and $8,758.00—Non-spendable (this category includes pre-paid items and inventory)

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Publ. Nov. 1 & 8, 2012 Court File No. 47-PR-12-1010 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF MEEKER DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

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classifieds PRE-LIT CLEAR GARLAND, 25', with lighted wreath. $15. 320-693-8787 TENTS FOR RENT: for weddings, graduations, etc. 2-20x20's, 2-20x30's.

Phone (320)693-3315.

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THE RECYCYLER FREE PICK UP & RECYLE of your unwanted items, metal, appliances, anything with extension cord. Serving the Litchfield and Grove City area. Call Mike for an appointment. 320-262-9320

Auto Accessories 3198 HUB CAPS: 1978 Chevy, ¾ ton pickup, Scottsdale, 2WD, 1989 Ford F350. $20 for each set. 320-238-2306 TIRES (2), 70/R15 steel rims, $20.

Rims are from 1998 Ford Taurus wagon. With 3.0 V6 engine, FWD, Call Andrew, 320-296-0824 anytime TIRES, 4 each, size P225/65R16, ok tread, all for $80. 612-919-4507

Misc. Wheels

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autos/recreational

VINTAGE BICYCLE, 1958 ladies 26” balloon bike with front basket in riding condition. $45. 320-857-2124

PACKARD PIANO, older, all ivory keys, in good condition, $100. Call 952-4424913 PIANO, UPRIGHT, good condition. $150. Call 320-587-2423 YAMAHA ALTO SAXOPHONE, YAS 23 for sale. Well cared for band instrument. $600 or offer. Call 320-223-3201 if interested.

Power Equip/Tools 3190 CRAFTSMAN 10” table saw, 4' table, runs good, $75. 320-593-7055 STANDING ROUTER TABLE. $20, 320-593-7055

Sporting Goods

3191

WANTED: JUNK & Repairable vehicles and farm machinery.

Paying top $$$ 24 hour towing available Call 320-275-3960

Buy Sell Trade

3200

WANTED: JUNK VEHICLES, old farm equipment, combines, heavy equipment, any scrap iron. Will pick up. Will Clean Up. Also have scrap metal dumpsters available.

320-221-2092

BASKETBALL SHOES, MEN'S Adidas size 8, black with silver. Purchased Nov. 2011. Worn 1 basketball season.

Paid $49.99, asking $20. 320-395-9839

WANTED: USED MOTORCYCLES. Running or not, titles or no titles, pay cash, will pick up. 320-469-0860

BASKETBALL SHOES, MEN'S Nike size 9. White with black and red. Worn 2 months during spring basketball. Purchased April 2012. Paid $49.99, asking $20. 320-395-9839

WANTED: VEHICLES RUNNING or not. Cash on the spot. $200 $1000. Call Dick, 320-220-1095

BASKETBALL SHOES. MENS Adidas size 8. black with silver, purchased Nov 2011, worn one basketball season. paid 49.99 asking $20. 320-395-9839 BOYS HOCKEY SKATES, size 10 in children's. $10. 320-587-3456 BOYS UNDER ARMOUR basketball shoes, very good condition. Size 7Y. $10. 320-587-3456 DEER STAND, The Tree Lounge, very good condition, $100. Call 320-2213123 DOWNHILL SKI PACKAGE. Elan SCX 163 skis with Salomon bindings, poles, and size 8 Women's Dalbello boots.

Great deal for a beginner! $100 or offer.

Call 320-223-3201 ICE AUGER, 7” with new blades. $20.

320-587-9409 LOWRANCE x85, with assy, works good. $130. 320-510-0290 NIKE SHARK FOOTBALL spikes, black, like brand new, barely used, size 8.5, $35. Call 320-587-7860 SNO-FURRY WOOD SLED, metal runners. $14. 320-593-2967 TASCO EXPEDITION, 3x9x44 rifle scope, rubber coated, $75. 320-5836903 TROLLING MOTOR, MARINER Mauder, $135. 320-693-8934; after 6 pm.

WHITE NIKE VOLLEYBALL shoes, womens size 5, $5. Call 320-587-7860

Winter Sports

3193

(2) SNOWMOBILE HELMETS, Arctic Cat, green, black, and white, with heated visor, 1 L and 1 XL, like new, $75 each. 320-587-5873

Auto Accessories 3198 (3) P265 70 R17 tires, good tread, $40 a piece. 320-221-0886 ACCESS TONNEAU COVER/CHEVY silverado ext cab $270. 320-510-0290 AUDI A6 WINTER floor mats, set of 4, fits years 1997-2001, $20. 320-5938055 CAR RAMPS, HEAVY duty, $45. 320587-4837

MARY MAC WOOD chipper, 5HP motor, low hours, runs great. $200. 320234-7981 PARTING OUT RIDING LAWN mowers, rear trans axle for riding lawn mower, starters, carburetors. Parts starting at $50. 320-238-2306 SIMPLICITY RIDING LAWN tractor, 16HP, 48” deck, hydrostatic drive, as is, $250. 320-238-2306

Homes for Rent 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT. Extended cab. 82,469 miles. 4WD leather, loaded, excellent, dark gray metallic. $14,900. 320-234-3666

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JOHN DEERE MODEL 322, 2 cycle snow blower, $100. Call 320-275-4059

6000

Musical Instruments 3170 660 CONN ALTO sax, new, $1000.

Selmer open hole flute, $350, new.

American made. 320-693-8579

Yard/Garden

Rentals 6005

3 BR, 2 BA, HOUSE IN LITCHFIELD Extremely clean, New paint, oak floors, central air, washer/dryer, 2 stall garage, nice backyard, great location. no pets/no smoking. $725. plus utilities.

612-618-7114 or 320-286-6389 5 BR, 3 BA. Gorgeous classic home, $1200 month + utilities. 317 N Armstrong Ave, Litchfield. Scott, 370-4340962 BEAUTIFUL RENT TO own home in Litchfield 3 BR, 1 bath. Granite counters, new flooring. $5000 down and $800 per month, 320-212-6506

Farm Land

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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

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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

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Animal Supplies

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INDIGO IGLOO DOG house, for large dog, like new condition. $35. 320-5832764 LARGE DOG KENNEL, excellent condition, with new camo kennel jacket, only $85. 320-234-3678 WIRE DOG KENNEL. 22"h x 24"w x 38"L $25. Call 320-275-4059

Farm Equip/Sup.

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1967 JOHN DEERE 3020 with loader.

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Pets

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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 RAT TERRIER PUPS. First shots, docked, wormed, companion for families, kids, elderly, truckers, $125 cash.

320-221-3081 REDNOSE PIT PUPPIES: 5 males and 2 females. They are 9 weeks old and are vet checked with shots and deworming. They are very cute and cuddly. All have different colors and markings. 320-848-6759

Pets/Free

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FREE KITTENS. GOOD indoor homes only. Eating well, litter box, trained, beautiful. 320-221-5459 OUTDOOR KITTENS needing indoor homes. Call 320-587-5436

Yard/Garden

4110

CRAFTSMAN RIDING LAWN mower, GT 3000, needs battery, runs good. $200. 320-262-9320

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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

Litchfield

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LAKEHOME FOR RETREAT. Short and longer rentals available. Sleeps 6+.

Furnished, heat/AC. Lake Jennie. 320587-8809

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1 & 2 BR APTS coming available. References required. Quiet, not for the party folks. 763-248-2579

Dining/Bar

1 & 2 BR APTS in Litchfield. NO Pets, References Required. Call 320-6938497 or 320-693-3444

3rd STREET CAFE in DASSEL needing a COOK. 25-35/hrs.-week. Call Janice 320-275-5200 or stop in for an application.

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 APARTMENT FOR RENT IN LITCHFIED, call 320-221-3669.

CREEKSIDE APARTMENTS FREE cable, 2 BR's now available. Quiet, country setting in Litchfield. 320-693-6091 or 1800-892-2091 DUPLEX, 1 BR available, new updates, garage, $400 month plus utilities. 424 Holcombe Ave S. 320-295-6824 HIGHLANDER APTS. 2 BR, newly remodeled. $500 per month, 1 year lease.

320-693-0400 LITCHFIELD, 1 BR, heat, trash, water, electric included. Washer/dryer in apt. $460 month. 320-282-9320

Dassel

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DASSEL, FULLY RENOVATED, 2 BR, single level with laundry, off street parking. Responsible persons, no smoking, pets. References, damage deposit required. $700 + utilities. 320-587-8809

Grove City

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2 BR DUPLEX in Grove City, very clean, new appliances, dishwasher, washer/dryer, AC, garage, lots of storage, no pets please. $550 month. Available now. 952-461-2897 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

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SELF STORAGE. ALL metal fully enclosed storage. Size 10x20, 1325 E. Hwy 12, behind Home State Bank.

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COUNTY ATTORNEY APPOINTMENT: Meeker County is seeking a full-time County Attorney due to the County Attorney's recent appointment as District Court Judge. The County Attorney is responsible for criminal prosecutions, civil actions, advice to elected officials, including the County Board and the appointed Department Heads.

In addition, the County Attorney fulfills all other duties as required by law.

There will be supervision for three (3) full-time Assistant County Attorneys and four (4) support office staff. The appointment is for the remainder of the current term of elected office (through December 31, 2014). Any candidate for County Attorney after this appointment time must file for election on or before July 2014 then run for election to the office in November 2014 for four year terms. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Minnesota, have several years of experience as an attorney, and possess substantial criminal and civil legal experience, as well as government law experience. Some supervisory experience preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. For application form contact the Cheryl Brueggemeier, Human Resource Specialist, 325 Sibley Avenue North, Litchfield, 693-5203, or go to www.co.meeker.mn.us and click on “Employment Opportunities”. Deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. on November 27, 2012. AN EOE.

Health/Medical

8060

CEDAR CREST ESTATE, INC. currently has openings for FT TMA's & PT CNA's and Cooks at our Hutch Facility.

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ECUMEN OF LITCHFIELD, EMMANUEL is looking for a Housekeeping / Laundry Assistant.

Would work 56 hours bi-weekly including every other weekend. Day shift: 5 am - 1:30 pm / 6 am - 2:30 pm.

Applications can be picked up at 600 South Davis, Litchfield MN or call 320693-2472 to request one. AAEEO ECUMEN OF LITCHFIELD, EMMANUEL has a LPN opening; 32 hrs bi-weekly including every other weekend. (2:30pm–11:00pm) including every other weekend. Must have current MN LPN license with experience in LTC. Applications can be picked up at 600 South Davis, Litchfield MN 55355 or call 320-693-2472 to request one. AAEEO

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8110

HELP WANTED: PART TIME, afternoon and early evening hours at Cenex station. Pick up applications at Consumers Coop, 1025 Frontage Rd E, Litchfield

Part Time

8300

HELP WANTED Driver Education Instructors Today's Driving School is hiring part-time education instructors to teach behind-the-wheel training and/or classroom instruction. Flexible hours to fit your schedule. Interested candidates must: Be 21 years of age or older Must have clean driving record Enjoy working adults

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Seasonal Positions 8500 POWDER RIDGE IN KIMBALL is in need of Ski and Snowboard Instructors, Part time Dec.-Mar., also lift, tubing, rental and kitchen workers. Will train.

Apply on-line at www.powderirdge.com or at the chalet M-F, 8-4. 320-398-7200.

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE is looking for someone to do snow removal at 2 of our homes in Litchfield. Snow removal must be done by 8am. If interested please call Leaurie at 320-693-3337

TWIN HOME. FSBO. On Crow River Golf Course, Hutchinson, 2 BR, 3 BA, full basement, over 3,000 sq ft. A-1 location on the 6th green!

Many upgrades. Contact Lee 612720-0420

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ing to the board. I’m going to miss them, but I’m excited we have new members coming on board,” said Helstrom, noting the opportunity to broaden the viewpoints of existing members with new ideas from outside voices.

Also joining the board is Marcia Provencher, who received 3,518 votes, the highest number of votes in the race.

“I guess I go into this next adventure. I’m looking forward to it,” Provencher said.

Provencher commented one of the things she has missed since retiring after 27 years of working in Community Education is being a team player who helps problem solve and create “new paths to innovative ideas.”

“I’m looking forward to that challenge,” Provencher said.

The third member elected to the school board is David Huhner with 3,002 votes. Huhner said his first duty, being an

BY JENNY BERG STAFF WRITER

Three candidates were elected to the Litchfield School Board in the elections Tuesday, including Stacey Helstrom, Marcia Provencher and David Huhner.

Helstrom, the lone incumbent among the four candidates, garnered 2,963 votes, around 25 percent of the total votes. Helstrom was first elected to the school board in 2004, and has served as board chairperson for two years.

“A couple things that went t h rou g h my m i nd i s how much I’ve appreciated (outgoing board members) Brian Park and Karla Rick contribut-

outsider to the group, will be to listen and learn and get caught up to speed on board processes and issues.

“I’m just super excited and thankful,” Huhner said. “I’m excited for the opportunity and thankful the voters gave me the chance.”

The three elected members will join the board in January.

The Litchfield School Board, under the direction of new District Superintendent Dan Frazier, meets on the second and fourth Mondays of the month in room 200 of the Meeker County Family Service Center.

Board goals for the 2012-13 school year include continuing to improve fiscal transparency and understanding for staff and the community, establishing an improved delivery system for teacher professional development, and increasing access to and usage of modern technology in classrooms.

Results of area city, township races CEDAR MILLS Mayor Samuel Flom Treasurer Andrew Hooper COSMOS Mayor Rich Gieser Dale Jackson City Council Jody Fruetel Dale Schultz Ronald Tusha Matthew Engelson COSMOS TOWNSHIP Supervisor Paul Flux Clerk Gerald Fank DANIELSON TOWNSHIP Supervisor (write-in) Treasurer (write-in) DARWIN Mayor Josh Johnson City Council Mark Gabrielson Jeremy Cates Sarah Kotila DARWIN TOWNSHIP Supervisor Eric Gabrielson Clerk (write-in) DASSEL Mayor Larry Oberg Michael Scanlon Jeffrey Putnam

City Council Jonathan Haapala Bob Lalone Jack Adams Sara Nelson Sharon Asplin EDEN VALLEY Mayor Pete Korman City Council Eric Reetz Cheryl Thielen Peggy Bethel GROVE CITY Mayor Sean Gallagher Michael Bredeson Melissa Drange City Council Karl Nelson Gwen Cram Melissa Bergstrom Tim Nelson Dean Rueckert HARVEY TOWNSHIP Supervisor Dale Pautzke Clerk Wanda Urdahl KINGSTON Mayor Jim Herda City Council Van Zwettler Peter Axford KINGSTON TOWNSHIP Supervisor Ned Root Clerk Gail Schiefelbein

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Regardless of the outcome of Tuesday’s election, Sen. Scott Newman said Monday that he and Sen. Mike Parry are pressing on with their challenges to Secretary of State Mark Ritchie’s alleged inappropriate campaigning against the Voter ID amendment.

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Last month, the campaign finance board declined to investigate the matter deeming the senators’ complaint “insufficient” in part because information presented on the Secretary of State’s website about possible effects of passing the amendment didn’t constitute “express advocacy” encouraging people to either vote for or against the proposal.

Newman said a decision from the Office of the Legislative Auditor was still pending and was not likely to be reached before the election.

Speaking of the OAH’s action, Newman said, “The fact that it was dismissed doesn’t mean that what Mark Ritchie did was right.”

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The three complaints, collectively, assert that Ritchie improperly used public funds and the prestige of his elected office in an effort to defeat the ballot initiative requiring voters to show photo IDs. Judge Bruce Johnson with the OAH last week dismissed the senators’ complaint with that office, concluding there was “no probable cause to believe that any of the violations of (Minnesota statutes on fair campaign practices) alleged in the complaint have occurred.”

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DOWN Getting SIDE the ball A restful (?) rolling sleep

Rumor has it that I snore.

I say “rumor,” because despite the best persuasive efforts of my family to convince me of this fact, I still have never caught myself snoring.

Yet, this rumor has offered many opportunities for my children and wife to poke some fun.

I’ve heard all the stories about the sound of a chainsaw coming from my bedroom, or the windows rattling in the house as I slept.

My kids giggle when I fall asleep on the couch at the end of a busy day, and they have to turn up the volume on the television to “20” to compete with my snoring.

Although I still refuse to accept their claims that I snore, if it were true, I guess it would be hereditary. Many times while growing up — and even today when we visit my parents — I witnessed my father “sawing logs,” as he used to say.

Funny how that trait gets passed along from one generation to the next.

Well, anyway, my family has put up with my rumored snoring for many years now, and they handle it good naturedly.

What concerns my wife is that, at times during deep sleep, she witnesses long pauses between my snores. This used to panic her, as she believed I had quit breathing. But with time, she’s learned to correct the issue with a simple nudge to the ribs. (Pretty much the same approach she uses when she can’t put up with my snoring anymore.)

This topic came up the other day as our children began to kid me about my naps on the couch and the snoring that often accompanies them.

My wife defended me (??) by saying that the snoring isn’t so bad, “It’s when he stops breathing that worries me,” she offered.

“What do you do then?” 11-year-old Chloe asked. “Do you wake him up?”

“Of course I do,” her mother responded.

“Most of the time.”

This is humor at our house, a smart-alecky skill that has been learned quite well by our three children. Elijah demonstrated this as he quickly responded to my wife’s one-liner.

“Well, yeah,” my 9-year-old, who loves his father very much said.

“After all, Dad’s gotta get his rest.”

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Special Olympics programs rev up in Litchfield

BY JENNY BERG STAFF WRITER

L

itchfield resident Tina Pennertz loves to bowl. Why? “Because it’s my favorite thing to do,” Pennertz announced.

Pennertz has bowled her whole life, but never competitively — until she joined the newly-formed Litchfield Area Special Olympics SPITFIRE bowling team.

Pennertz is part of the five-member Special Olympics bowling team offered this fall for the first time through Litchfield Community Education and Recreation.

Individuals with intellectual disabilities age 8 through adult have the opportunity to train with local volunteer coaches in sports such as bowling, basketball, aquatics, and track and field, and then compete in area and state competitions if they choose.

Litchfield Community Education Director Bob Lawrence is a coach for the SPITFIRE bowling team.

“Just getting to know and building relationships with the athletes, and knowing that it’s impacting their lives in a positive way” is rewarding, Lawrence said.

Litchfield resident Rhonda Schmitz, a member of the Litchfield Special Olympics bowling team, focuses before her turn at practice. Schmitz won a third place ribbon at the Special Olympics Area 6 bowling competition Oct. 13 in Hutchinson.

Lawrence noted many of the athletes were not able to compete on high school or youth athletic teams, and Special Olympics programs fill that void.

“It’s just an organization that really cares about what they’re doing,” Lawrence said. “They try to make their competitions as high level quality as they can, to really give the experience to the athletes that they might have missed out on.”

The dream to bring Special Olympics activities to Litchfield began last year when the Litchfield Community Education

“The rewards outweigh what you’re putting into it. It’s a very fun organization to be part of, particularly when you get to competitions” Bob Lawrence Litchfield Community Education and Recreation Director on coaching the Litchfield Area Special Olympics bowling team advisory council identified unmet needs within the community, and found one of the needs was programming for individuals with disabilities.

“We decided to pursue it, and within a week, we had gotten a voicemail from a

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The new SPITFIRE bowling team gets the ball rolling for the Litchfield Area Special Olympics program, which began this fall. Community Education and Recreation Director Bob Lawrence said other programs starting this year will be basketball, aquatics, and track and field.

representative from Special Olympics Minnesota saying they wanted to expand in the area,” Lawrence said.

“Timing-wise, it was a relevant conversation here.”

Lawrence said Special Olympics Minnesota was able to offer Community Education some funding for start-up costs such as jerseys for athletes.

Most Special Olympics sports seasons are eight weeks long, and include area and state competitions. Athletes practice with volunteer coaches for one hour once a week to work on skills.

“We should have at least one person who understands the sport as the head coach because we want to be able to train and to improve in the sport, but the remainder of the coaches just have to have a desire or willingness to commit to working with the athletes,” Lawrence said.

“They don’t really need to understand the sport. They don’t need to be highly skilled in that specific sport because Special Olympics will provide that training, but also it’s just a matter of encouragement and reminders on their form and method.”

Pennertz said she has improved a lot since joining

LOCAL BRIEFS

Chancellors Quartet gospel group to perform in Litchfield The Southern gospel group, Chancellors Quartet, will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 at the Church of the Nazarene in Litchfield. The group has been performing across the country since the 1970s, and has made several radio and television appearances. There’ sno charge to attend, but a free-will offering will be accepted. For more information.

For questions, contact Dave or Sandi Huikko at 320-275-0197.

Sunday, Dec. 16. Local consumers will have the opportunity to win cash prizes by shopping locally at more than 30 participating businesses. Snowflake tickets are distributed at the participating businesses as customers make their purchases. At the end of the four-week period, tickets are drawn for $2,500 in cash prizes. Community members with winning number tickets could win one of three $500 cash prizes or the top prize of $1,000.

Running for a good cause

If you’re a runner or walker and love to participate in 5K events, mark your calendar. There’s a new event coming to Hutchinson.

Snap Fitness is introducing its first The Litchfield Chamber of Com- 5K event — the Turkey Trot 5K Run/ merce’s snowf lakes promotion will Walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17.

This event is for everyone with 100 begin Monday, Nov. 19 and run through

Snowflake promotion begins Nov. 19

percent of the proceeds going to the McLeod Emergency Food Shelf for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

The participation fee is $15 plus a nonperishable food donation. The deadline for advance registration is Friday, Nov. 9. Those that sign up by this date are guaranteed a long-sleeve T-shirt.

Registration after Nov. 9 is $20 and a nonperishable food donation.

Packet pick up is from 7 to 8:45 a..m. on race day — Saturday, Nov. 17 — at Snap Fitness in downtown Hutchinson.

The race route begins at Snap Fitness and follows Main Street South to Second Avenue West to Lewis Avenue, north on School Road, across the bridge and then the race follows the Luce Line Trail along the Crow River. The race ends near the dam. The run route can be found online at www.favoriterun. com/422742.

For more information, call Mark Morris at 320-234-7627, or email mmorris@snapfitness.com.

How to get involved The Litchfield Area Special Olympics team is looking for coaches and athletes for the basketball and aquatic programs beginning in January, and for track and field this spring.

Community Education and Recreation Director Bob Lawrence said they also plan to offer additional Special Olympics Minnesota programs such as bocce ball and golf if coaches and athletes are interested.

For more information, contact Community Education at (320) 693-2354.

the SPITFIRE bowling team.

For her, the best part of practice is getting a spare or a strike.

“My favorite part is trying my best to get higher scores,” said Pennertz, who noted she has also met several people since joining the bowling team. “I like making friends with bowling.”

Four Litchfield bowlers competed in the Special Olympics Area 6 bowling competition Oct. 13 in Hutchinson. Pennertz received a first place ribbon, Litchfield residents Rhonda Schmitz and Matthew Sook both received third place ribbons, and Litchfield High School student Amy Felt received a fourth place ribbon.

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people Litchfield Male Chorus invited to combat team reunion Remembering our

loved ones includes man’s best friend I’ve had a lot of dogs in my life ... at the present time we have four here at Cricket Meadow: Buck, Lily, Ruger and Nelli. I have a special place in my heart for each one. And, with advancing age and recent health issues for all but the Julianne J. latter, I am reminded that I may have to part with them sooner than later. Which reminded me of all the FROM THE KITCHEN AT CRICKET MEADOW canine friends I have said goodbye to in my life.

The dog I remember best from my childhood was Smokey, a beautiful border collie mix with tan and white accents on his smoke-colored fur. He was really the mainstay of my youth in that we got him when I was four years old, and he lived for almost 12 years.

We never had housedogs back on the farm. Our dogs were lavished with love, fed and sheltered well, but never set foot in the house. Smokey had a doghouse nestled in the lilac bushes in the backyard and was fed table scraps from an old iron skillet. He trailed us as we did our chores and followed us as we rode our bikes, always staying at the end of the driveway. My Dad had a “no chasing cars” policy and somehow got the dogs we owned to refrain from tire biting and running in the road.

We all loved Smokey, who possessed a gentle personality but gave a firm bark to any stranger who drove in the yard.

In the wintertime, Dad tucked his house right next to ours so he was sheltered from the wind and feeding him was easier when the drifts mounded up in the lawn.

One night during an ice storm, for some reason, Smokey sought shelter in the haystack near the barn. When Dad noticed him missing for morning chores, he discovered Smokey’s lifeless form under some fallen bales. We were as crushed as Smokey had been, and mourned for weeks over the loss of our beloved pet. Though we know going into pet ownership that it is a fleeting thing, it doesn’t make the loss any easier. We did have dogs that followed Smokey. But he was our first real dog love and none of us have ever forgotten him.

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Members of the Litchfield Area Male Chorus sing at the Sept. 24 reunion of the 196th Regimental Combat Team in Brainerd. location. Wayne Wilson, a Male Chorus Member and member of the 196th RCT, was instrumental in planning this year’s event including inviting the vocal talents of the Litchfield Area Male Chorus and their director,

Randy Wilson.

Dr. Westphal thanked the men for their service to their country and ended his talk by fielding questions from the audience concerning today’s Army.

The night was a time for American heroes to get together with old friends, talk about their duty, remember stories of time spent with the 196th RCT and celebrate service to this great country 60 years ago.

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KadelbachRosenquist

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Rosenquist of Atwater. Katey graduated from Litchfield High School and Ridgewater College and is a stay-at-home James and Karen Kadel- mom. Jason is a graduate bach of Litchfield announce of New London-Spicer High t he engagement of t hei r School and is self-employed daughter, Katey Kadelbach as a farmer. The wedding of Atwater, to Jason Rosen- is planned for February 2, quist of Atwater. Jason is 2013, at Immanuel Lutheran the son of Frans and Debbie Church in Atwater.

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Matthew and Julie Kadelbach of Litchfield announce the birth of their son, Calvin James Kadelbach. He was born at 3:46 a.m. on Sept. 28. He weighed seven pounds, seven ounces and was 20 inches long. He is welcomed home by his big brother Keagan and big sister Lucy. Grandparents are Rodney and Deb Kraft and Jim and Karen Kadelbach.

Great grandparents are Marce Solmonson and Bob Kadelbach.

Ice Storm Stew 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 pound boneless pork, cut into chunks 2 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon oil 3 cups vegetable broth 12 ounces beer 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 3 parsnips, peeled and sliced 1 medium onion, cut up 1-1/2 teaspoons thyme 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 4 tomatoes, chopped 2 apples, cored and cut into wedges In a plastic bag, combine flour and red pepper. Add pork and shake to coat. In a 4-quart Dutch oven, cook meat and garlic in hot oil until meat is browned. Stir in broth, beer, sweet potatoes, parsnips, onions, thyme, brown sugar and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and apples. Return to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Canine Crunch (for pet owners) 1 cup rice cereal 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts 1 cup dried apricots, diced 16 ounces almond bark In a large mixing bowl, melt almond bark in microwave, stirring until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add other ingredients. Combine well and drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Chill.

Haystacks 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup butterscotch chips 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup salted peanuts 2 cups chow mein noodles Place chips and peanut butter in a large bowl. Stir. Add peanuts and chow mein noodles. Cover with plastic wrap.

Microwave until chips are shiny and soft. Stir and drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Cool until set.

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The Litchfield Area Male Chorus was invited to the Cragun’s Resort in Brainerd, Minn., to sing patriotic songs at a Sept. 24 reunion of more than 70 members of the 196th Regimental Combat Team.

The 196th RCT was originally made up of soldiers from the South Dakota Army National Guard. They were training at Ft. McCoy, Wis., when the Korean War broke out. Thirty-six days later, in September 1950, the 196th RCT was activated and soon they were on their way to Fort Carson, Colo.

The Under Secretary of the Army, Dr. Joseph W. Westphal, was in Minnesota to show the Army’s appreciation for National Guard soldiers at Camp Ripley, and discuss the future of the Army with heroes from a different era.

The group, which in early 1951 numbered 4,795 soldiers, held its first reunion in 1987 and planned to get together every two years in a different

The Valley Victors 4-H club held their harvest party/new year kick-off on Oct. 14 at the Steve and Carrie Ludwig residence. Roll call was name your favorite fall activity. The new 2012-13 club officers were installed. Many new families were present. The club will do the fall road ditch cleanup Oct. 27. The club chose shooting

sports as their project of interest. The community pride project will be the Eden Valley Library and the food shelf garden. Thank you to Todd and Ann Lemke for having the food shelf garden at their place this year. There was a hayride and games after the meeting.

The next meeting will be Nov. 5 at the Mike and Bridget Lux residence.

— Katherine Gathje, reporter

RESCUE SQUAD The Litchfield Rescue Squad Sweepstakes calendar winners for Oct. 29-Nov. 2: $20 — Jody Miller of Litchfield, Adam Fast of Litchfield, Mark Thompson of Eagen, Minn., Johnny Wimmer of Litchfield, Darrin Schutt of Brownton, Minn. Checks will be mailed monthly.

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Upcoming classes include Youth Archery YOUTH TRIPS

Current classes can be found in the electronic version of our program guide at our website at www. litchfieldcommunityed.com.

Nickelodeon Universe at Mall Of America on Nov. 5, Minnesota Children’s Theatre “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on Nov. 16, and Skatin’ Place in St. Cloude on Dec. 28.

UPCOMING CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:  Nov. 12 — Youth archery  Nov. 13 — X-Treme Kids  Nov. 17 — Dribblin’ Dragons  Nov. 19 — Tae Kwon Do  Nov. 27 — Extreme Lego: Pulleys, Gymnastics

Litchfield educators honored at the Leaders in Educational Excellence Awards ceremony include, from left, Litchfield Middle School Assistant Principal Bryan Goraczkowski, Title I/Basic Skills Coordinator Sue Fenton and Wagner Elementary fourth-grade teacher Mike Warpula. Executive Director of Resource Training and Solutions Rob Cavanna is pictured in the front, third from the left. Also pictured, in the back row from the left, is Litchfield High School Principal Adam Holm, Lake Ripley and Wagner Elementary Principal Gregg Zender and Superintendent Daniel Frazier.

tured above).

Eden Valley-Watkins educators were also honored at the ceremony, including retired Eden Valley Elementary teacher Peggy Plath and Secondary School art teacher Carolyn Becher.

In addition, Dassel-Cokato educators received honors, including high school FACS teacher Karen Ness, Dassel second-grade teacher Melissa Opsahl, Cokato second-grade teacher Rachel Franklin and eighth-grade geography teacher Jacob Stang.

SPITFIRE

dreds of bowlers really energized them.”

Within a few weeks, community members can sign up to be a coach or athlete for winter Special Olympics activities, including swimming and basketball, which will start in January.

Lawrence said they plan to have a skills portion of the basketball program, but also create a unified partners team, which is a team of 12 players. Up to eight of the players on the team will be intellectually disabled, and four non-disabled players will serve as unified partners.

Lawrence hopes to have a schoolage team comprised of students and partners in grades 6-12.

Special Olympics Minnesota offers 17 different sports for athletes to participate in, and Lawrence said Community Education plans to add more programs such as bocce ball and golf if enough coaches and athletes show interest.

“I’m just excited for where it can go,” Lawrence said.

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The athletes are bracketed based on scores submitted at the beginning of the season, and compete against other athletes with similar scores.

They are now training for the state competition Nov. 10 in Blaine, Minn.

The crew practices every Wednesday at Litchfield Bowling Center with coaches Lawrence, Autumn Mickelson, special education teacher at Lake Ripley Elementary, and Barb and Russ Felt. Practice entails athletes bowling two games simultaneously in two side-by-side lanes, and then the scores are averaged out in the same manner as Special Olympics bowling competitions.

“For a couple of out athletes, their scores at the area competition were much higher than any of their practice scores,” Lawrence said. “The bowling alley being filled with hun-

The following are menus for soned carrots, fresh fruit.

Wednesday — Fish sticks, Litchfield Public Schools. All meals include 1/2 pint of milk. oven fries, cole slaw, pineapple tidbits.

Week of Nov. 12-16 Thursday — Meat and graHEAD START BREAKFAST vy, mashed potatoes, mixed Monday — Breakfast on a veggies, fresh fruit, fresh dinner roll, holiday dessert. stick, apple sauce.

Tuesday — Muffin, cheese LAKE RIPLEY AND stick, peaches.

WAGNER ELEMENTARY Wednesday — Cinnamon BREAKFAST roll, yogurt, pears.

Thursday — Breakfast omMonday — Cereal, granola elet, English muffin, peaches. bar, apple sauce.

Tuesday — Breakfast bites, HEAD START LUNCH cheese slices, fruit juice.

We d ne s d ay — C ere a l, Monday — Hot dog on a bun, seasoned fries, green wheat toast, fresh fruit.

Thursday — Frudel bar, beans, peaches.

Tuesday — Salad with pop- Trix yogurt, fruit juice.

Friday —No School. corn chicken, breadstick, sea-

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Wednesday — Cinnamon roll, yogurt, fruit choice.

Thursday —Breakfast omelet, English muffin, fruit juice.

Friday —Pancakes, sausage link, fruit juice.

Monday — Hot dog on a bun, seasoned fries, green beans, peaches.

Tuesday — Salad with popcorn chicken, breadstick, seasoned carrots, fresh fruit.

Wednesday — Fish sticks, MIDDLE AND HIGH oven fries, cole slaw, pineapple SCHOOL LUNCH tidbits.

Thursday — Meat and graSame as lunch menu for vy, mashed potatoes, mixed Lake Ripley and Wagner with veggies, fresh fruit, fresh din- the following alternates: ner roll, holiday dessert.

Monday — Hamburger/ Friday — No School. bun.

Tuesday — PBJ. MIDDLE AND HIGH Wednesday — BBQ/bun.

SCHOOL BREAKFAST Thursday — None.

Friday — Egg salad sandMonday — Breakfast on a wich. stick, apple sauce.

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Members and coaches of the Litchfield Area Special Olympics bowling team, SPITFIRE, pose during a practice at Litchfield Bowling Center, from left, front, Tina Pennertz, Amy Felt, Carolyn Okeefe, Matthew Sook and Rhonda Schmitz; back, coaches Bob Lawrence, Barb Felt and Autumn Mickelson.

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Local teachers honored at awards ceremony Local teachers from Litchfield, Eden Valley-Watkins and Dassel-Cokato districts were honored at the Leaders in Educational Excellence Awards ceremony Oct. 24 at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud.

The honorees, who were nominated by their school or district, received a plaque and certificate from Gov. Mark Dayton. More than 150 educators from 41 school districts were honored.

Among those honored were three Litchfield educators (pic-

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faith Christ offers alternative to selfishness We have just come through a very divisive election season. During the recent election campaigns, we have seen and heard many things, including selfishness.

At times, all sides seemed determined to merely “get what they wanted” no matter what the cost to others or to our nation as a whole.

Webster’s New Ideal Dictionary defines “selfish”

Rev. Bill

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this way: 1. Concerned excessively or exclusively with oneself. Seeking or concentrating on one’s own advantage, pleasure, or well-being without regard for others. 2. Arising from concern with one’s own welfare or advantage in regard to others.

Elisa Morgan of MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers) defines

thing together, all the pieces are mine.  If it looks just like mine, it is mine.

The Apostle Paul offers us an alternative to this selfishness in Philippians 2:3-8 : “Do nothing from selfishness or conceit, but in humility count others better than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the

“selfish” with a piece called, The Toddler’s Creed:  If I want it, it’s mine.  If I give it to you and change my mind later, it’s mine.  If I can take it away from you, it’s mine.  If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine.  If it’s mine, it will never belong to anyone else, no matter what.  If we are building some-

interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form he humbled himself and became obedient, unto death, even death on a cross.”

CHURCH DIRECTORY A/G-LIGHTHOUSE

Sunday — 9 a.m. Mass.

9:30 a.m. Worship; 11:00 a.m. 1260 AM. Worship. 11 a.m. Espanol SerCATHOLIC CHURCH GRACE LUTHERAN vice.

OF ST. PHILIP Monday — Noon, Local Access Intersections of Wright Cty. Broadcast.

Rds. #2 & #37, West of French 821 Fifth St. E., Litchfield Lake (320) 693-3313 ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CORNERSTONE CHURCH (320) 286-5980 Father Joseph Steinbeisser, Pastor Michael Nelson Pastor 118 First St. N., Darwin Kingston Community Center Father James Devorak, Associ- 30840 722nd Ave., Kingston (320) 693-5778 Thursday — 2:30 p.m. Worate Pastor Pastor Joe Midthun Sunday — 10 a.m. Family Inte- ship at Dassel Lakeside ResiSunday — 10:30 a.m. Worship. Saturday — 5:30 p.m. Mass. grated church meeting. dence.

Sunday — 7: 4 5 a.m. Mass ; Sunday — 8:30 a.m. Worship.

APOSTOLIC LUTHERAN 10:30 a.m. Mass; 12 p.m. Mass EVANGELICAL COVENANT HARVEST COMMUNITY in Spanish.

Kingston 301 Lake St., Dassel (320) 398-2130 (320) 275-3315 (Evangelical Free Church) CHRISTIAN CHURCH Pastor Orval Wirkkala Pastor Keith Carlson 303 S. Gorman Ave., Suite 400 Sunday — 10:30 a.m. Worship. (Non-Denominational) Sunday — 10:30 a.m. Worship. Litchfield (320) 221-1817 312 Marshall Ave. N., Litchfield BECKVILLE LUTHERAN FIRST BAPTIST Pastor Mike Sechler (320) 593-3635 Sunday — 10 a.m. Worship and Pastor Mike Zylstra 20521 600th Ave., Litchfield Grove City Kids Praise.

Sunday — 8:15 a.m. Worship; (320) 857-2495 (320) 693-2519 10:45 a.m. Worship.

Pastor Maggie Cumings Pastor Peter Lee IMMANUEL LUTHERAN Sunday — 10:45 a.m. Worship.

Sunday — 10 a.m. Worship.

CHURCH OF GOD OF (LC-MS) BELIEVER’S FELLOWSHIP ABRAHAMIC FAITH FIRST EVANGELICAL 175 11th St. W., Litchfield MENNONITE CHURCH LUTHERAN (320) 693-6155 501 Ramsey Ave. S., Litchfield Pastor Samuel Morsching (320) 693-6391 34419 520th Ave., Grove City 54986 145 St., Cosmos Sunday — 9 a.m. Worship.

Pastor Dale Swartz (320) 857-2800 (320) 877-7663 Sunday — 10 a.m. Worship.

Pastor Melvin Beiler Pastor Maggie Cumings KINGDOM HALL OF Sunday — 10:30 a.m. Worship. Wednesday — 7 p.m. Worship. Sunday — 9 a.m. Worship/Holy JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Communion.

CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST U.S. Highway 12 W., Litchfield OF OUR LADY OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS FIRST LUTHERAN (320) 693-2998 Sunday — 9:30 a.m. Bible Edu57382 CSAH 3, Manannah 770 School Road, Hutchinson 703 Sibley Ave. S., Litchfield cational Talk; 10:20 a.m. Watch(320) 693-8900 Sunday — 9:30 a.m. Sacrament (320) 693-2487 tower study.

Monsignor Francis J. Garvey meeting; 11:30 a.m. Priesthood Senior Pastor Paul Lutter Saturday — 4 p.m. Mass; 8 p.m. (for men) and Relief Society (for Assoc. Pastor Christa Forsythe Tuesday — 7:30 p.m. Theocratic Mass. women).

Sunday — 8:30 a.m. Traditional Ministry School.

Sunday — 9:15 a.m. Mass.

Worship; 10:45 a.m. ContempoCHURCH OF LAKE UNION rary Worship.

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

CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. GERTRUDE

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31608 650th Ave, Forest City (320) 693-7801 Father Joseph Steinbeisser, Pastor Father James Devorak, Associate Pastor Sunday — 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Wednesday — 8 a.m. Mass.

CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. JOHN 106 Fourth St. N., Darwin (320) 693-9496 Father Joseph Steinbeisser, Pastor Father James Devorak, Associate Pastor Saturday — 5 p.m. Mass.

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

GETHSEMANE LUTHERAN

221 Atlantic Ave. E., Dassel (320) 275-3852 Pastor Steven Olson CORNERSTONE CHURCH Visitation Pastor John Peterson 205 CSAH 34, Litchfield (320) 593-7971 Youth Minister Drew Nelson Paul Jorgensen, Lead/Teach- Sunday — 8 a.m. Worship/ ing Pastor Holy Communion; 10:30 a.m.

Jeff Garland, Family Minis- Worship/Holy Communion; tries Pastor 10:30 a.m. Radio Broadcast Sunday — 8 a.m. Worship; of 8 a.m. Service on KDUZ

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.

TRINITY EPISCOPAL PEACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 309 Church St. N., Eden Valley (320) 693-3848 Pastor Jeanne Bringgold-Pro Sunday — 8:45 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.

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN 54384 U.S. Highway 12, Grove City (320) 857-2001 Pastor Jean Ohman Sunday — 10:30 a.m. Worship.

UNITED METHODIST

1000 Sibley Ave. S., Litchfield (320) 693-3409 ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN Pastor Bill Kerr 19903 — 56th Ave. NE, Atwater Sunday — 10:30 a.m. Worship.

Sunday — 10 a.m. Worship.

VICTORY CHRISTIAN Second and last Sunday of the FELLOWSHIP month Communion.

(Independent Bible) ST. PAUL’S 206 Second St. S., Grove City EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN (320) 857-2680 227 Ramsey Ave. S., Litchfield Pastor Danny Puckett Sunday — 10:30 a.m. Worship.

(320) 593-6324 Pastor Paul Lindhorst WORD OF LIFE Pastor Tim Redfield OUTREACH CENTER Sunday — 8:15 a.m. Worship; 10:45 a.m. Worship; 2:15 p.m. 950 School Road S.W., HutchinLocal access broadcast. son Monday — 9 a.m. Local access (320) 587-9443 broadcast.

Pastors Jim and Sheree Hall Sunday — 9:30 a.m. CelebraST. PETER’S tion; 6 p.m. Celebration.

EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN Wednesday — 7 p.m. Celebration, teen service.

20314 CSAH 9, Darwin Thursday — 7 p.m. Service (320) 275-2965 is broadcast on channel 13 in Pastor Tim Redfield Litchfield, live on the Internet Sunday — 10 a.m. Worship. www.wolhutch.com.

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422 Ramsey Ave. N., Litchfield (320) 693-8108 Pastor Jason Young Worship Pastor Rebecca Young Hispanic Pastor Alex Martinez Visitation Pastor Larry Harshman Saturday — 5 p.m. Hispanic Service.

Sunday — 10:30 a.m. Worship.

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).

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

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

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

NORTH CROW RIVER LUTHERAN 45 Quinnell Ave. S.W., Cokato (320) 286-5980 Pastor Michael Nelson Sunday — 10 a.m. Combined Parish Confirmation Service at NCR.

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

ZION LUTHERAN 504 Gilman Ave. N., Litchfield (320) 693-3207 Pastor Christian Muellerleile Sunday — 8:30 a.m. Classic Worship (Live KLFD Broadcast); 10:45 a.m. Confirmation Worship Service; 11 a.m. Cable TV Broadcast.

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Check out some books with Minnesota ties

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Beth LITCHFIELD HEAD LIBRARIAN

Finnish Lutherans, while others have said they’ve been disappointed that it didn’t go deeper. The final chapter, which takes place at the founding of the Laestadian church, tends to confuse most readers; it’s intended as historical perspective.

Amazon named this one of its best books of the month in August, and it has gotten good reviews elsewhere for Pylvainen’s spare, nuanced writing.

A Litchfield writer praised for her nuanced writing, Nancy Paddock has a new book of poetry out this year that our library has added to the collection this fall.

“Cooking with Pavarotti” includes poems on the culinary arts and many other subjects. This book is published by Red Dragonfly Press. We do not yet have Joe Paddock’s new book, but I will find a copy for our library.

Another new book from the Minnesota Historical Society Press is “Mni Sota Makoce:

Several recently released books with ties to Minnesota are available at the Litchfield library. The titles shown above include “Cooking with Pavarotti,” “One Drop in the Blue Sea,” “Mni Sota Makoce: The Land of the Dakota” and “Minnesota Book of Skills: Your Guide to Smoking Whitefish, Sauna Etiquette, Tick Extraction, and More.”

The Land of the Dakota.”

According to the book, “The Dakota phrase Mni Sota Makoce, Land Where the Waters Reflect the Clouds, gives the state of Minnesota its name.” The book tells the story of the Dakota people in Minnesota: creation stories , archaeological history, interactions and treaties with European Americans, and modern efforts to reclaim traditional cultural places.

Yet another book from the MHS Press, “One Drop in a Sea of Blue: The Liberators of the Ninth Minnesota,” tells a little-known story of the Civil War. In 1863, 38 men from the Ninth Minnesota Regiment held a train at gunpoint to free a fugitive slave and his family who had been captured and were being shipped out of state to be sold. Because it happened in Missouri where the soldiers were not to interfere with Union loyalists who were slaveholders, the

soldiers were charged with treason and imprisoned without trial for two months.

Their case was debated in the U.S. Senate.

The book follows these 38 after their release, as they rejoined their regiment to be defeated at Brice Crossroads.

Some were imprisoned at Andersonville stockade. The Ninth suffered unusually high mortality rates at Andersonville, but those who continued to fight helped to win the western theater of the war. Fourteen of the 38 liberators survived the war and left behind accounts of their wartime experiences.

Author John B. Lundstrom tells a carefully researched story that is being described as a microcosm of the entire Civil War experience.

A library should have books that cover local interests. I hope you’ll find something that interests you among these new additions.

WEEK OF NOV. 12-15

noodles, oriental vegetables, Manda ri n orange gelati n, cookie.

Thursday — Roast beef, mashed potatoes, carrots, dinner roll, pudding dessert.

Friday — Creamy vegetable soup, turkey sandwich, tropical fruit, crackers, brownie.

SENIOR DINING Monday — Swedish meatballs, paprika potatoes, spinach, bread, ice cream.

Tuesday — Liver or pepper steak, buttered boiled potatoes, peas, bread, apricots.

We d ne sd ay — Chicken chow mein, rice/chow mein

CommUnity Club meets Nov. 12 The Litchfield Women’s CommUnity Club will meet at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, at the home of Marge Connor.

In honor of Veterans Day, the

program will be “The Restoration of Civil War Veterans Gravestones at Lake Ripley.”

This is a project initiated by the Ladies of the Grand Army

of the Republic and jointly funded by the City of Litchfield. For more information, please call Merna Pease at (320) 693-6169.

Litchfield Christian Women meet Nov. 9

Peanut Butter and Milk Committee heads to Alabama

Marine Corps birthday

Veterans’ Day

Chili Supper

Bridal Registry

All Veterans are our guests & eat FREE!!

Cassie Nelson Alex Hirman

Sunday, November 11 •

Shower - November 3 Wedding - December 1

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spouses on a donation basis and anyone at full price. The site is handicapped accessible. Reservations must be made one day in advance. Call 320-693-6318; you may leave a message on the answering machine.

All meals come with one glass of low-fat milk.

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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 prog ram is open to people 60 and older and their

Remember that the Medicare annual open enrollment period is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. If you wish to change Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage coverage for 2013, all changes must be made between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7.

Coverage will then begin January 1, 2013.

For pla n compa risons, trained Senior LinkAge Line counselors will be available by appointment at Meeker Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Nov. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. To make an appointment or to receive assistance by phone, call the Senior LinkAge Line: One Stop Shop for Minnesota Seniors at 800-333-2433. When calling, please have your Medicare card and prescription drug information ready.

The Senior LinkAge Line: One Stop Shop for Minnesota Seniors is a free service of the Minnesota Board on Aging, as well as the federally designated State Health Insurance Assistance Program. Specialists provide one-to-one assistance with all Medicare and health Litchfield Christian Wominsurance issues and also pro- en is holding a Thanksgiving vide in-depth long-term care brunch at the Litchfield First options counseling.

Lutheran Church from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The cost is $9. The brunch will feature creative wood turning by Ron Larsen.

It will also feature music by Duane Hickler and Maxine Nickerson of Litchfield and special speaker Heidi Studer A group of Meeker County from Perham, Minn. Call Barb residents will be heading to Werner at 693-2504 for reservaAlabama on Nov. 3 for an an- tion information. nual exchange trip. The six people representing the Peanut Butter and Milk Festival Committee will be touring farms and businesses in the Hartford area and enjoying The 237th Marine Corps other fun activities. is celebrating its birthday at This year’s group includes 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at the VFW Post Robert and Lori Christof- 2818 on U.S. Highway 12 in Liferson, Doreen Hoff, Meek- tchfield. Chili, S.O.S., cheese, er County Dairy Princess crackers and cake is being Emily Euerle and Litchfield served. Wives are welcome, too.

4 - 7 pm

First Presbyterian Church 225 Holcombe Ave. N., Litchfield

Cost is $5.00 Chili with 3 Toppings, Corn Bread & Bars

(1 block east of Post Office)

Mon.-Sat.: 9 am-5 pm

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FFA members will be selling fruit for their annual fundraiser.

If we missed you, please contact Rob Cole at 693-2424, ext. 4344 or at www.litchfieldffa.org.

6th Annual Kingston Apostolic Lutheran Church

Bake Sale~Viking Room Saturday, Nov. 10

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High School Future Farmers of America students Nicole Thompson and Jessica Hanson. They will fly to Panama City, Florida on Saturday and will then stay with host families in Hartford, Ala. On Nov. 4, they’ll attend church with their host families and attend a barbecue at Wiregrass Electric Cooperative. On Nov. 5, they’ll travel up to Montgomery for a tour of the State Capitol. On Nov. 6, they’ll tour Sysco in Geneva and the Michellin Tire plant in Dothan, and will attend a banquet at Shiloh Baptist Church in Hartford.

On Nov. 7, they’ll tour farms and businesses in the Hartford area, and then attend a fish fry in Hartford. On Nov. 8, they’ll travel to the Florida Panhandle for some time at the beach and a tour of the Eden State Park Mansion. On Nov. 9, they’ll tour more farms and businesses around Hartford and then attend a farewell pizza party at First National Bank in Hartford. They will return to Minnesota on Nov. 10.

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Craft & Baked Goods Sale also Donations to Kingston Apostolic Lutheran Church (KALC). Proceeds to benefit our Sunday School & the Senior Lunch Fund.

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The “Minnesota Book of Skills: Your Guide to Smoking Whitefish, Sauna Etiquette, Tick Extraction, and More” is a fun, brand new book from the Minnesota Historical Society Press. Author Chris Niskanen has put together a collection of short overviews of many topics, such as building your own backyard ice rink, portaging in the BWCA, finding agates, and backing up a trailer.

I was curious to read the sauna etiquette section, since my grandma had a woodburning sauna I used often as a child. I learned from the book that there’s a Finnish word for the combined smell of the steam, wood, and woodsmoke of a sauna: löyly.

Now I know that it’s löyly that makes me powerfully nostalgic for Saturday sauna nights. This is a book I plan to read further and probably give for Christmas gifts, because I think it’s both useful and entertaining.

Another book I plan to read doesn’t take place in Minnesota, but it could have been set here because the same religious and ethnic group lives in our area. “We Sinners” by Hanna Pylvainen is a novel about a Finnish Laestadian Lutheran family in Michigan. Each chapter is told by a different person in the 11-member Rovaniemi family. Some of the children stay in the church, and others leave. Some readers have told me that they loved it and learned so much more about

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Quilt raffled, poor whiskey poured 122 years ago 10 YEARS AGO: NEWS FROM THE ISSUE OF NOV. 7, 2002 Mike Hirman easily won his fifth term as sheriff, Barb Altringer won a Litchfield City Council seat and Vern Madson was re-elected Litchfield Mayor as the mid-term elections drew a strong voter turnout in Meeker County. About 80 percent of registered voters in Meeker County cast ballots in the election, rivaling the turnout in presidential election years.

Hackers have been trying to break into the computer network that services the Meeker County courthouse offices. County Administrator Paul Virnig told the Meeker County Board Tuesday that his suspicions of this surfaced last week when there was evidence of an effort to break into the network. Virnig said it was hard to surmise how private information gleaned from such an effort would be used. With the hacker threat in mind, the County Board gave unanimous approval to the purchases of a “firewall” that will protect computer information. Cost of the service was estimated at between $26,000 and $30,000 As a child care provider, Joy Rotert supervises activities, makes meals, changes diapers, cleans and hands out hugs. Her efforts were recognized by the Meeker County Childcare Association, which named Rotert childcare provider of the year in the county.

Crossword challenge Across 1. Hits hard 6. Discompose 11. Provokes 13. Weak 15. Timid, childish man 16. “So soon?”

17. “___ alive!” (contraction) 18. College fee 20. “Fantasy Island” prop 21. Locale 23. Apprehensive 24. Hacienda hand, maybe 25. Fishhook line 27. Ballad 28. Shoulder gesture 29. Mourner 31. Category 32. Contemptible one 33. Grimace 34. Letters 36. Betting information seller 39. “Silly” birds 40. Greyhound, e.g.

41. Hang 43. Absorbed 44. Ringlets 46. Back of the neck 47. “To ___ is human ...”

48. Layered ice cream dessert 50. Blazer, e.g. (acronym) 51. Run away lovers 53. Not worth using 55. Differing from accepted standards 56. Thaw 57. E-mail option 58. Detroit’s county

Down 1. Literary composition 2. Handgun sheath 3. Arctic bird 4. “Check this out!”

5. 1988 Olympics site 6. Fusion 7. Building near a silo 8. Trick taker, often 9. Those who climb up and over 10. Repulsive 11. Awry 12. Out of proper order 13. Tinker Bell, e.g.

20 YEARS AGO: NEWS FROM THE ISSUE OF NOV. 6, 1992

14. Eager Solution to last week’s puzzle 19. Get misty-eyed 22. Snob 24. Fourwheeled horsedrawn carriage 26. Freetown currency unit 28. Kind of fund 30. Big wine holder 31. Bluecoat 33. Lost 34. Mollusk diver 35. Scold 36. Gang land 37. Dodging 38. Drive back 39. Excessive 49. Soft porous rock deposited desire for wealth from springs 40. Explode 52. Lulu 42. Retain with stone 54. “Don’t give up!”

44. Traveling amusement show 45. Strength 48. Clap

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About 10,500 voters went to the polls in Meeker County and followed the national trend in giving a plurality to President-elect Bill Clinton with President George Bush running second and Ross Perot finishing third. Clinton polled 3,861 votes in Litchfield carrying all five wards. George Bush polled 3,497 votes with Perot drawing 3,120.

In the down-to-the-wire race for the legislative seat in District 20A, Meeker County voters gave the edge to Nancy Larson by the margin of 4,528 to 4,228 over Bob Ness. Unofficial vote totals gave Ness a 56-vote margin in the district with a recount in prospect. The closeness of the race was indicated by results in Stockholm Township, the only Wright County precinct in the district. Here Ness had 176, Larson 175. Similarly in Litchfield Township, Ness had a 232 to 231 margin.

Scott Vettleson, who has coached the Dragon football team for the past seven years, submitted his resignation as coach to the Litchfield School Board Monday. Vettleson will retain his position as senior high math instructor. In his seven year tenure his teams have compiled a 37-30 record.

His 1987 team finished 9-3 and won the section championship and his 1990 team was 9-2 and advanced to the sectional finals.

A fire, which broke out in a residence in Forest Prairie Township, claimed the life of a 35-year-old woman

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who was apparently asleep in an upstairs bedroom and died of smoke inhalation. The fire started in a garage attached to the house and spread. A boyfriend of the victim who was living at the house was away at his job in Golden Valley when the fire occurred. The woman was rushed to the hospital here where she was pronounced dead.

50 YEARS AGO: NEWS FROM THE ISSUE OF NOV. 1, 1962 One of the community’s most act ive you ng men, 27-year-old Eugene Christenson, lies perilously close to death in Meeker Memorial Hospital at press time after being severely injured in an auto accident Saturday afternoon.

He has been in a deep coma ever since his small compact car went out of control and rolled over several times on County Road 1 about six miles south of Litchfield. Both Christenson and Robert Revering, 20, who were hunting pheasants were thrown from the car. Revering, however, suffered only minor bruises. Christenson, who is president of the Litchfield Jaycees, suffered brain stem contusions and was in rigid paralysis at press time.

Litchf ield Jaycees put together an enjoyable Halloween party for the youth of the community again last Wednesday night. There was the traditional costume contest at the high school and a parade from the high school to the Community Building where youngsters enjoyed a full hour of cartoons. There was a dance at the armory for the teen age group.

The Harvey 4-H Club was named Meeker Cou nty’s outstanding 4-H Club for the third straight year as the annual 4-H Roundup was held attended by an estimated 500 people at Wagner school. Officers of the winning club are Glenn Freitag, president; Jeanne McCarney, vice-president; Janet Dylla, secretary; Karen Dougherty, reporter; and Betty Dylla, treasurer. Carroll Bergerson, president of the Northwestern National Bank, presented the 4-H championship awards in the various categories and Garry Hollaar, president of the First State Bank, presented state fair demonstration awards.

a corn shredder which he was operating. All four fingers were so badly mangled that amputation was necessary.

Mrs. Alice Lamb, who has functioned as librarian at the library here for 33 years or since it was opened in May, 1904, has tendered her resignation to the library board.

Mrs. Bess Harmon was at once elected to fill the position. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and professionally trained in the work. Mrs. Lamb will leave for New York soon to visit her niece and son and later will go to Florida to spend the winter. Funds for the construction of the library were donated by Andrew Carniegie in 1903. It was completed and opened in May of 1904 with Mrs. Lamb as librarian.

The Emil Bartz home in Darwin was destroyed in the fire early Tuesday morning in the absence of members of the family. The blaze was discovered at 2 a.m. and the fire was well advanced when first seen. Mr. Bartz was in St. Cloud visiting a sister who is ill. Mrs. Bartz was visiting in Wisconsin. Defective wiring near the entrance is believed to have been the cause.

122 YEARS AGO NEWS FROM THE ISSUE OF NOV. 9, 1890

MARRIED: At the bride’s parents home in Cedar Mills on Sunday, Nov. 2, Columbus C. Arrowood to Miss Ida M. Freeman. The Rev. Porterfield of Swan Lake performed the ceremony. The contracting parties are both well and favorably known in this county.

Arrowood is one of Kingston’s young and prosperous farmers and his bride is one of Meeker County’s best young ladies.

The Review wishes them a long and prosperous wedded life.

Wm. Hilderbrand is building a shed at the mill on the river for the accommodation of his customers who come to the mill with horse teams. — Forest City News.

Signor Vegora and pupils of Minneapolis have been engaged to give a concert in Litchfield on Dec. 1. The company consists of 10 persons and is said to be very fine having played to full houses in the big city. A group of Litchfield businessmen have gotten together and guaranteed a house of $100 in tickets to get the group to come here. The concert will clearly be the highlight of the entire musical season in Litchfield. Do not miss it.

The raff le over a quilt donated by the ladies for Will Blair, the boy who had his arm cut off last fall in the gear of Asberry Smith’s engine, came of at Hull’s Hall in Darwin Saturday night. Al Olson of Harvey had ticket number 23, which was the winner. The quilt was supposed to be worth $18 but Olson sold it 75 YEARS AGO: to Will for $3. The dance folNEWS FROM THE ISSUE OF lowing the raffle would have NOV. 5, 1937 been a pleasant affair only for Lawrence Ruhland, son of the amount of poor whiskey Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ruhland, poured. This sent several men resident west of Watkins, got down completely and staggered his left hand into the rolls of many more.

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