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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

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Times photo by Rick Bussler The expression on the faces of the Blossoms softball players pretty much tells the story of what happened at Friday’s state championship game in North Mankato. Frustration and disappointment set in after the Blossoms lost 2-1 to Cherry in the state championship game. Shelbi Swenson received a hug from her mother Sonja as tears streamed down her face. See sport pages for more highlights of the state tournament.

Blossoms capture state runner-up title

By RICK BUSSLER Publisher

The Blossoms came within inches of bringing home a state championship, but in the end a heartbreaking loss left them to settle for being the Minnesota Class A runner-ups.

Blooming Prairie dropped a 2-1 nail biter to Cherry High School in the state softball championship game Friday afternoon in North Mankato. The game was tied the entire game until Cherry broke through with the game winning run in the bottom of the final inning.

Despite the heartbreaking loss, Coach Ali Mach had nothing but

praise for the girls. “It takes a lot of energy to play at this level,” she said. “They should feel proud of what they did.”

The local team came into the state tournament Thursday and won a pair of games over Eden Valley-Watkins and New Ulm Cathedral. In the championship contest, the Blossoms got off to a quick 1-0 lead, but Cherry came back to tie it right away. And the two teams were deadlocked for the rest of the game until the final inning.

Mach credited her team for displaying calmness throughout the championship game. “We played composed, but unfortunately, we made mistakes,” she

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It takes a lot of energy to play at this level. They should feel proud of what they did.

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-Ali Mach Blossoms Coach

said. “At this level, if you make mistakes, they’re going to cost you.”

The coach wasn’t impressed with the offensive punch displayed by her players in the championship game. “Our bats weren’t that great,” Mach said.

Frustration and disappoint-

New medical provider comes to town

By PER KVALSTEN Staff Writer Blooming Prairie’s local clinic has a new health provider.

Kathy Crabtree CNP, a native of Ellendale, has been working at the Mayo Health SystemBlooming Prairie since May 21.

The clinic, located down-

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stairs in the Main Street Dental building on Main Street, is now offering health care five days a week.

“I am so excited to be here and thrilled to give people in this community the health care needs they require every day of the week,” Crabtree said.

Crabtree’s road to Blooming Prairie began when she was working as a RN in Texas.

“I was working in cardiology at a hospital,” Crabtree said. “It wasn’t for me. I went back to school and became a CNP.”

She had been living in Texas since 1983. When she heard about the job opening in Blooming Prairie she applied and the rest is history.

“It is so nice to be by my family,” Crabtree said. “I have many relatives living really close to Blooming Prairie and the people in this area are so wonderful.

They do so many great things to help others and are always willing to lend a hand.

NEW MEDICAL PROVIDER Continued on Page A5

ment were evident on the faces of the Blossom players after Cherry pulled off the victory.

One of them was star pitcher Shelby Swenson. “It’s frustrating,” Swenson admitted. “It was hard to lose such a close game.”

Swenson said she was nervous during the state tournament, es-

pecially in the championship contest. But her nervousness didn’t seem to affect her performance.

The Blossom hurler broke a school record for the most strikeouts in a season. And Swenson was one of three Blossoms named to a special state tournament all-star team.

“That’s pretty cool,” Swenson said of her accomplishments. “I never expected to do anything like that.”

After the disappointing loss, the Blossoms were awarded red medals and a state runner-up trophy. “It would have been awesome to have won the blue medals,” Mach said. “But the kids

gave it their all and that’s what is important. Everything these kids got, they should feel proud of.”

Looking back on the season, Mach said this year’s accomplishment of being state runnerup “proves we have a very good program.” She said with being state runner-up this year, who knows what will happen in the future.

Obviously, her eyes are set on a state championship.

And the near taste of a state championship is motivating enough for Swenson.

“We’re going to try to get back here next year,” she said. “I think we can do it.”

Improving public safety communications

County switches to new digital radio system

By RICK BUSSLER Publisher Communications for public safety agencies across Steele County have taken a significant leap in technology with the recent implementation of a new 800 MHz digital radio system.

Over the past month, all law enforcement agencies and fire departments in the county have upgraded and began operating on the new system used to com-

Home of the Awesome Blossoms!

municate important and lifesaving information to emergency personnel.

The switch to the 800 MHz digital system has been in the works since 2008, but had run into many roadblocks along the way, according to Sheriff Lon Thiele. Police officers, deputies and dispatchers are finally transmitting on the new system and they couldn’t be happier, he said.

“The 800 system is an incredible enhancement for us,” Thiele

said. “This is such a positive thing for public safety.”

As part of the switchover from analog to digital, all new equipment had to be installed in police cars, fire trucks, ambulances and the county’s 911 dispatch center.

There have been a few “dead spots” found around the county, but radio technicians are quickly fixing those problems.

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Vandals need to stop their undesirable behavior It’s disturbing to see how someone can ruin the work of another.

Such is the case over the past week in Blooming Prairie. After the Blossoms softball team captured the section championship to qualify for the state tournament, some parents went to work to design something unique for the players.

They came up with a billboard-type sign featuring the heads of each player with the slogan, “Road to a state victory.” The sign adorned the southeast corner of Highway 218 and Main Street, a busy thoroughfare in Blooming Prairie.

Led by Sonja Swenson, mother of star pitcher Shelbi, the parents were thrilled with how their creation turned out. It was certainly a pride and joy of those parents who spent about 12 hours each working on the sign. Their aim was to do something extra special for the players because the state tournament action always happens after school lets out for the summer.

“It’s been very exciting,” Swenson said of the Blossoms success. “We’ve been focused on trying to do fun things for them.”

Sometime over the weekend vandals showed up to dampen the school and community spirit of others. They went to work and destroyed portions of the sign by breaking off some of the players’ heads. It was obvious in looking at the damage that the heads had been busted apart from the rest of the sign.

It’s sad to see that one or more people can wreck the work of what takes many hours to create in a matter of minutes. These person(s) responsible should be ashamed of their actions and apparent disregard for the property of others.

We have also heard reports of people pulling out flowers from the planters on Main Street in recent weeks. This behavior as well as damaging the sign constitutes vandalism. Such behavior is not acceptable and should never be tolerated.

We have a simple message for those responsible for the damage: leave what’s not yours alone. We’d like to encourage the person or persons to take a little pride in their community. Destruction like this is going to deter people from wanting to beautify their surroundings.

And that would certainly be a travesty for all.

A delightful assignment at state Oh, so close.

That’s the feeling I came away with last week as I made the trip to North Mankato to cover the state high school softball tournament featuring none own than the Blossoms of Blooming Prairie.

One of the most enjoyable experiences in publishing a community newspaper happens when a local sports team heads to the state tournament.

When I was working at my hometown newspaper in high school years ago, I always prayed that one of the sports teams would go all the way to state. I thought it would be such a cool experience to cover a winning sports team.

It never happened, though.

For five years, I covered my high school with no luck in ever going to state. It almost happened once in basketball, but the boys’ team got knocked out in the regions.

HOT PURSUIT

Rick Bussler This past school year in Blooming Prairie it has happened twice. First, the football team qualified for state last November. And just last week, the Blossoms softball team led a charge all the way to the championship game.

Despite a disappointing end to the season in the final half inning, the Blossoms came away with the state runner-up title Friday. Talk about a game of inches. That’s exactly what the championship game with Cherry was like.

Though the Blossoms didn’t bring home the championship title, second place in the entire state is a gigantic accomplishment for any team. The Blossoms showed everyone why they are awesome at what they do on the softball diamond.

As I covered the state games last week, I couldn’t help but notice the community spirit and pride displayed by parents, players and fans alike.

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Blooming Prairie taxpayers: The City needs your help Because of recent problems at the compost site, consideration may soon be given to fencing it and controlling access to it.

The City is no longer allowed to burn our brush pile, so taxpayer’s dollars are being used to remove the brush from the site. The cost of removal and the fact that plastic bags and garbage continues to be problem at the site has prompted the discussion of fencing the facility.

As taxpayers of the City of Blooming Prairie you should be concerned about our compost site. Please take your plastic bags home with you. And if you see one of our rural neighbors using the facility, please point out to them that the City has to pay to have its brush removed along with our resident’s brush.

Michael G. Jones City Administrator

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A review of the 2012 session and thoughts on the past two years

By DUANE QUAM Now that the 2012 Legislative Session is history and the dust has settled, I thought that I would review this session.

The $496 million bonding bill is meant to meet statewide construction needs. Some think we should have had a larger bill, however, we had a $500 million bonding bill last year as part of an agreement to end the state government shutdown.

I would have preferred to see more money spent on projects more appropriate for bonding – roads, bridges, flood mitigation – however there were several worthwhile proposals included in this year’s bill.

Along with money for dredging Lake Zumbro, there’s $44 million to restore the Minnesota State Capitol, which after more than 100 years is in dire need of repair. $46 million will be used on road and bridge projects, $15 million will go towards wastewater treatment facilities, and

Many were dressed in T-shirts displaying school colors while others decked out their vehicles with team messages.

Without a doubt, softball fever was at an all-time high, especially when it became clear that Blooming Prairie was headed for the state championship contest.

The only complaint I had about the state tournament is that most of the games take place during the daytime on workdays. And that severely cuts down on the number of people who can attend to support the local team.

But, despite the workday games, the Blossoms had a great showing of fans at all the games. In fact, I think Blooming had double the number of people in attendance at the championship game. The bleachers for Cherry seemed pretty sparse in comparison to Blooming. It’s neat to see how the community pulls together to rally around a group of talented young athletes.

I’d like to thank the Blossom girls for an outstanding season. Heck, it’s actually been three magnificent seasons in which the softball team has qualified for the state. That’s nearly unheard of for a team to do it so many times.

But I’m confident the girls will come roaring back again next season in hot pursuit of winning a state title.

To-the-editor: Just a quick note to compliment you on the great job you are doing on keeping the citizens of Blooming Prairie informed. Thank you! We have never had a publisher with the enthusiasm for our community as you have. Good deal!

You have done an excellent and complete job of laying out “The Community Survey” in the May 29th edition. This survey is going to be very important to Blooming Prairie. Keep up the good work!

Also, your letter “A good newspaper builds community” was well written! Thank you!

The Times would like to correct a name in last week’s article about the elementary grade school awards ceremony. Kathryn Borchert’s name was misspelled. The Times apologizes for the error.

$6 million will be used for the Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure Grant Program.

Following the bonding agreement, House leadership decided to take one last attempt at approving the Tax Relief and Jobs Creation Act. Vetoed earlier this month by Governor Dayton, the “Act 2” version of the bill was trimmed down slightly but still contained many of the proposals that were popular in the original bill, such as the Veterans Jobs Tax Credit; allowing small businesses to take an upfront sales tax exemption on capital equipment purchases; and increasing funds to investment and research credit programs. But alas to no avail, for once again the Governor Dayton vetoed it even though it would have created many thousands of jobs.

I am extremely disappointed we failed in our attempts to allow more Minnesotans to keep a larger portion of their paychecks

and put more people to work.

I have learned these past two years, you don’t always get what you want, no matter how sensible or bipartisan the legislation may be. I was able to get eleven bills that I chief authored into law, but had ten vetoes on others. Several dozen bills that I co-authored became law also.

Governor Dayton learned that the Legislature would not fold to his wish to raise taxes on Minnesotans.

Even though you would have had to look hard in the media, we did findcompromise on many bills. We found a solution to a multi-billion dollar budget shortfall, (without a billion dollar job killing tax increase), and we have filled our cash flow and budget reserve accounts.

We held to present levels of Local Government Aid, with the exception that many towns with 5,000 residents or less will receive an increase (LGA was meant for small towns that did

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not have a the tax base to cover part of their expenses). We made our permitting process much easier for those looking to expand their businesses. We made changes to help control the spread of Asian carp. We addressed welfare fraud and abuse.

Oh yes we even, for better or for worse, finally ended the decade old Vikings stadium debate.

If anyone says nothing was accomplished at the Legislature, it simply is not true. The facts prove otherwise, as 242 bills were signed into law – over 180 of them in the past few months.

Was this session smooth or did it end perfectly? No. But was this session productive, and is Minnesota in a better place than it was a year and a half ago?

That answer is a resounding yes!

Duane Quam is a state representative for District 29A, which covers all of Dodge County and portions of Olmsted County.

Weigh in with our on-line reader poll at www.bloomingprairieonline.com This week’s question: Do you feel that community officials are doing their jobs well enough to make Blooming Prairie a thriving community? ❐ Yes - they are doing more than enough. ❐ No - they are lacking in their leadership roles. ❐ Undecided - not sure at this time

Last week’s question: Which team/individuals do you think will make it farthest in the state tournement?

Softball – 75 percent Golf – 0 percent Track – 13 percent Every team– 13 percent Readers are encouraged to go to the Times website at www.bloomingprairieonline.com to cast their opinion about the current question. This poll is not a pure scientific sampling of readers’ views, but rather, is intended to create community discussion of issues.

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STEELE TALKIN’

Get rid of the hazard

By RICK BUSSLER Publisher

Tanya Paley

100 deadliest days for teens With the start of summer vacation, teens are more likely to be on the road this time of year, but parents beware. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day has been labeled the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers and their passengers.

Our coalition is working with schools in our county to survey students in grades 6-12 about their attitudes and behavior around the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and prescription drugs. In a survey we conducted several weeks ago, when we asked 9th graders in our county if they ever ride with a friend who had consumed alcohol or other drugs, 24% of them said yes!

In 9th grade many of them are too young to be drivers, but they may still be putting themselves at serious risk. This can happen even with kids who would never themselves consume alcohol or use drugs.

If you have a child, grandchild or other teenage family member who is going to be given some freedom to hang out with their friends this summer, please take a moment to talk to them and set up some ground rules.

There are lots of messages out there reminding you and your teens that they should not drive if they are impaired, but fewer that talk about getting into the vehicle when friends are impaired. Your teen might not even be a driver yet and they might be making good choices about drugs and alcohol and they can still be putting themselves at risk! They might feel like they have no other choice.

To keep teens safe during these dangerous months and year-round, AAA suggests the following tips for parents: • Eliminate trips without a purpose. Agree upon what they will be doing and where they are going and ask your teen to check in if the plan changes.

• Limit passengers. Fatal crash rates for 16- to 19-yearolds increase fivefold when two or more teen passengers are present versus when teens drive alone.

• Restrict night driving. A teen driver’s chances of being involved in a deadly crash doubles at night.

• Establish a parent-teen driving agreement. Written agreements help set and enforce clear rules about night driving, passengers, access to the car and more.

• Be there. Make sure your teen knows that if they need help, advice or a ride, they can call you at any time. Extend this offer often and let your teen know that you are always available should they need your help.

A parent-student contract that is signed and posted on the refrigerator or somewhere where everyone is likely to see it will increase your child’s protection this summer.

Our website www.steelecountysafeanddrugfree.com includes more information and a link to contracts you can use. There are contracts on all kinds of family topics, including forbidden substances like alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, internet use, dating, and of course, safe transportation.

In addition to a contract, the research on prevention shows that a curfew is critical to a safe and drug free summer. Best wishes for a safe summer for all our teens!

Steele Talkin’ is a regular column featuring officials throughout Steele County. Tanya Paley is the executive director of the Steele County Safe and Drug Free Coalition. Her column appears regularly in The Times.

Patrol identifies 218 crash victim

Times photo by Per Kvalsten Steele County Supervisor Bruce Holland and Operator Tim Larson stand in the hazardous waste facility location after it has opened for business.

Steele County Hazardous Waste collection program now open

BY PER KVALSTEN Staff Writer The Steele County Household Hazardous Waste collection program is open for the summer.

From May through September, the facility, located on Hwy 218 north of Blooming Prairie, gives people the opportunity to not only rid themselves of hazardous waste but also to be able to bring used, usable products home for free.

As the weeks go by, more and more products are brought in and put on shelves. Because each year the facility ships most of the products, May usually doesn’t have as much as say, July.

Steele County Recycling Coordinator Mary Overlee Olson said the facility was first opened in 1992 and had its first full summer in 1993.

“The goal and objective of the Hazardous Waste collection program is to keep these waste products out of the landfill and

out of the ground water,” Olson said.

The collection program is open Thursdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 9 a.m.-12 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month.

Some examples of what can be accepted at the facility for free includes latex paints, gasoline, varnishes, rat poison, oven cleaners, stains, solvents, drain cleaners, weed killers and roofing tars.

The facility is not open to businesses.

“The collection program is only open to homes in Steele County,” Olson said. “If a business is needing to get rid of hazardous waste products they can go to the Rice County facility and they would be glad to take them off their hands. We aren’t equipped or permitted to do that here in Steele County.”

Large Drops Sometimes the collection program will have an individual with a large amount of waste to drop off.

“It is no problem if a person has, for example, a truck full of hazardous waste, Olson said.

“We just ask if they can call us ahead of time and we can set up a different time to do the collection. It doesn’t happen all of the time, but sometimes there can be multiple cars waiting to utilize the facility. It is just an easier and more efficient way to drop off bigger sized collections.”

The phone number people can call to set up a time is (507) 5837766.

Hazardous Waste Hazardous wastes are products that can be environmental or health hazards when stored, used or disposed of improperly.

A product or substance is hazardous when it contains properties that include: corrosive, reactive, flammable or toxic.

Officials at the collection program want people that may not know if a product or substance is hazardous to bring it and see for sure.

Area blood drives noted to support donation campaign The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to donate blood regularly this summer, helping to ensure a stable supply for patients in need.

During the summer months blood donations decline as many regular donors are busy with summer activities.

However, the need for blood is constant. All eligible donors are needed to ensure an adequate blood supply for patients.

This summer, the American

Red Cross “Live Life. Give Life.” promotion is helping to raise awareness about the constant need for blood and encourage regular donations.

Presenting donors between May 21 and Sept. 5 will be entered automatically into the prize drawing and have the chance to win prize packages to GiftCertificates.com.

And, from June 29 to July 8, presenting donors will be entered to win additional prize certificates to thank them for giving blood around the

Independence Day holiday.

Area blood drives are listed.

Dodge County 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 20 at the American Legion, 401 W. Highway St. in Dodge Center 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 21 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 104 First St. SE in Hayfield.

Steele County 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 27 at United Methodist Church, 200 Sixth St. in Ellendale.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28 at Gopher Sport, 2525 Lemond St. SW in Owatonna.

IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS Continued from Front The county, for example, has been working closely with Blooming Prairie Schools to make sure there are not any dead zones in the school buildings.

“There is always something that needs tweaking and we will work quickly to make the improvements,” Thiele said.

Sheriff’s deputy Chad Forystek has been coordinating the radio switchover for the entire county. “He was interested in the radio system and has done a great job for us,” said Scott Hansen, chief deputy. “It’s been such a huge program and undertaking.”

All counties are being mandated by the federal government to change to the new system

by January. Steele had previously been scheduled to make the switch about a year ago, but there had been several delays along the way.

The push to go digital has

been necessitated by space limitations on the old analog system.

“The old frequencies we’ve had have been around a long time and we’re running out of room (on the analog system),” Thiele said.

The sheriff is already noticing safety enhancements with the new radio system. “Under the old system, we had three different repeaters around the county and sometimes they didn’t work,” Thiele explained. “Right now, I can be on the south end of the county and talk to someone on the north end and it’s crystal clear.”

There are no repeaters needed for the new digital system.

“Right now, we are already better than what we were,” Thiele said. “We have noticed a big difference with the new system. The clarity of the radio transmissions is great.”

Said Thiele, “It has already

proven the officer safety issue.”

Another problem the county ran into with the old system is radio skip coming in from other areas. The county often could pick up radio traffic from public works in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

“It was so strong at times that we couldn’t talk to our own dispatch (in Steele County),” Thiele said.

The cost for the equipment and infrastructure of the new system is in excess of $1 million, but the county has received several grants to help pay for the system, according to Hansen. He said the switchover has cost the county approximately $500,000.

Thiele predicts that the 800 system “will last us through our lifetime.” But, he is quick to point out, there is already a 900 system being talked about.

“But we shouldn’t have to worry about 900,” he said.

The man killed in a car and semi-tractor trailer crash in Steele County has been identified by authorities.

The Minnesota State Patrol reported the victim as Oscar Martinez, 30, of Blooming Prairie. He died at the scene of the June 2 crash on U.S. Highway 218 in Bixby, about 10 miles north of Blooming Prairie.

Martinez was driving a car that crashed head-on into a semi carrying a load of watermelons. His vehicle caught on fire after the impact of the crash. The highway was closed down for nearly 12 hours as emergency crews investigated the scene and cleaned up the mess.

Sgt. Christina Krueger of the State Patrol office in Rochester said Monday the crash is still under investigation. She said it could take up to six weeks before the investigation is complete.

The patrol is awaiting reports from the county coroner’s office and a state reconstructionist before an official determination is made on what happened in the crash, according to Krueger. She declined to speculate on any causes at this time.

Once the final reports come in, they will be presented to the county attorney’s office for review, which is standard in all serious crashes.

The semi driver, Del Mees, 52, of Dexter, escaped the wreckage without any injuries.

The patrol said Mees was wearing his seat belt and no alcohol was detected in his system.

It’s unknown if Martinez was wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash, Krueger said. No other information is available at this time regarding Martinez’s physical condition at the time of the crash.

The Steele County Sheriff’s Office assisted the State Patrol with the crash investigation.

Directors re-elected at local power co-op

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No changes will be made in the governing board of a local cooperative after the group’s annual meeting last week.

Three directors were reelected to the Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric board during the co-op's 76th annual meeting June 5 at its headquarters in Owatonna.

District 1 Director, Raymond F. Duchene of Faribault, was re-elected after running unopposed. District 3 incumbent, Duane R. Edwardson of Ellendale, will also serve another three-year term, after being challenged by Neal J. Scott of New Richland.

In District 5, incumbent Kenneth S. Prestegard of Owatonna was re-elected after running unopposed.

Featured speakers before the 638 members and guests in attendance included Minnesota Rural Electric Association General Manager Mark Glaess and a prerecorded video message by U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar.

Steele-Waseca's 2011 Youth

Tour delegate, Kara Schmidt of Faribault, highlighted her experience in Washington, D.C., and introduced the coop's 2012 delegate, Connor Balfany of Webster.

Early bird and grand prize winners included: Harold Thompson, Ellendale; Mike Hagerty, Kilkenny; Nina Anderson, Ellendale; Dennis Woods, Nerstrand and Tom Duban, Faribault.

At the reorganizational session following the annual meeting, the board re-elected the following officers: Donald R. Kolb of Northfield, president; Raymond Duchene, vice president; Gary W. Wilson of Owatonna, secretarytreasurer; Geraldine G. Lienke of Janesville, assistant secretary-treasurer; and Duane Edwardson, chaplain.

Steele-Waseca has over 9,500 service locations in a nine-county area including: Steele, Rice, Waseca, Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn, Dodge, Goodhue and LeSueur.

Kids who stutter star in DVD Kids who stutter have a lot to say, and friends can show them how in Stuttering: For Kids By Kids, a DVD starring real kids who stutter, available at most public libraries.

The DVD is available locally through the Dodge Center Public Library.

Many children who stutter have never met anyone else who struggles with the same disability. But in this DVD from the Stuttering Foundation, they meet other kids who recount how they handle challenges such as teasing, speaking out in class, and teaching others about stuttering.

Swish, a lively and engaging

animated basketball character designed by students at Purdue University, narrates the DVD. The children, who range in age from first-graders to high school students, offer frank and sometimes differing views of stuttering.

Books and DVDs produced by the 65-year-old nonprofit Stuttering Foundation are available free to any public library. A library that will shelve them can contact the Foundation at (800) 992-9392, email info@stutteringhelp.org or visit www.stutteringhelp. org or www.tartamudez.org.

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Business Minimizer fenders sold on Caterpillar tractors and trailers Minimizer has teamed up with some Caterpillar Inc. distributorships to place the Blooming Prairie company’s fenders on Cat’s heavy-duty trucks and construction equipment. “Frankly, it’s a no-brainer,� said Dave Nielsen, parts manager for Butler CAT in Rapid City, South Dakota. “We’re adding the best fenders in the industry to the best trucks in the industry. The durability and quality are second to none, and, just like our trucks, we may not be the cheapest, but you’ll have to buy three of the competition to equal one of ours.�

The demo trucks use Minimiz-

er liquid platinum, giving them the beneďŹ t of the look of shiny metal combined with the durability of Minimizer poly fenders.

There is no denting, cracking or rusting, just the beautiful shine that makes the tractors and trailers for CAT look ready for the rigors of the off-road on-road construction industry. “Minimizer fenders take the abuse that our equipment delivers,� Nielsen said. “Our trailers, such as our side dumper, that are constantly going on-road, offroad and back on the road again take an incredible amount of abuse, and we’ve chosen Minimizer fenders as approved ac-

cessories because, time and time again, they withstand the brute force that our equipment and industry delivers.�

Recently, Butler CAT In Rapid City held a breakfast open house to showcase the distributor’s tractors and trailers sporting the Minimizer liquid platium fenders. The response was impressive, and more 500 people were in attendance. “Everyone who attends our open houses always loves to look at the new equipment but particularly the accessories,�

Nielsen said. “We really go above and beyond to make sure that our equipment stands apart.

And why wouldn’t we use the Minimizer fenders, that have the best warranty and service and company, that makes them right here in America to stand behind them?�

Minimizer fenders will enhance the performance of all makes and models of over the road trucks, construction vehicles or agriculture equipment.

For more information or to contact a dealer, call (800) 2483855, visit the website or email info@minimizer.com.

Access may be cut to compost site Because of recent problems at the Blooming Prairie compost site, consideration may soon have to fence it and control access to it.

The city is no longer allowed to burn its brush pile, so taxpayer dollars are being used to remove the brush from the site.

The cost of removal, and the fact that plastic bags and garbage continues to be problem at the site, has prompted the discussion of fencing the facility.

Taxpayers of Blooming Prairie should be concerned about the compost site, and follow its rules. • Please take your plastic bags and other garbage home with you. • If you see any rural neighbors using the facility, please point out to them that the city has to pay to have their brush removed along with city residents’ brush.

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Seed Grant Funding Available for Clean Energy Projects

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NEW MEDICAL Continued from Front page

Proposals for Minnesota community-based projects are due July 2 The Clean Energy Resource Teams can help communities that need funding for energy efficiency or renewable energy projects.

CERTs seek to provide seed grants to support the labor costs for clean energy projects that spur community development in Minnesota.

Project proposals should be for communitybased energy efficiency or renewable energy project that also provides a forum for community education about energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies and their economic, ecological and community benefits.

Since 2006, CERTs have awarded more than $720,000 to more than 165 projects, said Lissa Pawlisch, CERTs director.

“Those projects ranged from energy efficiency for city-owned buildings to solar power for schools, from on-farm wind power to renewablyheated greenhouses, and much more,� Pawlisch said.

Past projects can be seen at projects.mncerts. org, and case studies can be read at casestudies. mncerts.org.

Proposals must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. July 2. To learn more and apply, visit rfp.mncerts.org.

Times photo by Per Kvalsten New Mayo Clinic Health Systems employee Kathy Crabtree is happy to join the Blooming Prairie Clinic and serving the and area communities

This is an opportunity I couldn’t pass up and I couldn’t be happier with my decision.�

Crabtree is very happy with the staff she has in place and the resources they has access. “I have never worked with such a dedicated, talented group of people before,� Crabtree said. “They make my job so much easier and the patients get the best care possible.�

She said the equipment the clinic has is top notch.

With 15 years as a nurse or CNP, Crabtree has the knowledge that is needed to make sure people needing help get just that. “I think it is so important for a community of Blooming Prairie’s size to have a medical clinic,� Crabtree said. “Yes, Owatonna, Austin and Albert Lea aren’t too far, but we give

them the option of staying right here in town and that is pretty awesome.�

On June 21, an open house is being hosted at the clinic.

People can come meet the staff and enjoy a snack. There will be tours of the facility and people can ask questions and learn more about what is offered.

Look who’s now reading the Times

New subscribers to the TImes during the past month: Dion & Sara Keller Shauna Livingston Blooming Prairie Donna Wigham Brent Ingvalson

Dodge Center Duane Mussman

Owatonna Chris Bednar Mary Krippner Bev Wardal Paul Srsen Margaret Healey Gary Seylcora Harold Schoenfeld Al W. Jirele James & Diane Kaplan

Bill Hartle Tom Knight Duane Rasmussen Steve & Karlene Just Delores Murphy Madison Lake Jerome A. Wetzel Bob Hodapp Mike Kasper Bryn & Sheila Williams John Bowe Maureen Mahoney Gary Nelson Lori Bakken Harlan Manke Robert Kidder Mrs. Ted Staley Marcile Johnson John Standke Serving Blooming Prairie and the Four-County Area

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Cast Your Vote for the Best in Steele County Enter your choice in the appropriate corresponding number on the official 2012 Readers’ choice Awards ballot. Your selections must be located in or represent the communities of Blooming Prairie, Ellendale, Medford, Hope, Owatonna and anywhere else in Steele County.

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TRASH QUEEN

Mary Olson

Plastic recycling Of the numerous types of materials collected in Steele County’s residential recycling program, most people ďŹ nd plastics recycling to be the most complicated and yet the most interesting as to what new products plastics can be made into once recycled.

Numbers within a recycling symbol are often found on plastic containers and therefore many people assume the container is recyclable. While this is true in many cases, the numbers were originally stamped on plastics not to inform consumers, but to give manufacturers an idea of the chemical composition. There are seven numbers used for this purpose, although in actuality there are over 400 different plastic compounds used in the marketplace.

The vast majority of recycling programs accept plastic containers coded #1 or #2. Examples of #1 PET (polyethylene) plastics include soft drink and water bottles, some salad dressing, shampoo and vegetable oil bottles and peanut butter jars. This plastic is clear and tough with moisture barrier properties. When not manufactured into new bottles, PET plastics are most common-

ly remanufactured into plastic ďŹ bers for polar eece, carpet and tote bags or used for furniture.

Common HDPE (high density plastic) or #2 plastics include milk jugs and juice bottles, as well as bottles for bleach, laundry detergent, some household cleaners and motor oil. Some margarine containers and yogurt tubs are made from #2 plastics.

This plastic type is injection molded and thicker and stronger than #1 and has increased stress crack and chemical resistance. It is often recycled back into laundry detergent bottles, oil bottles and recycling bins and may also be remanufactured into oor tile, drainage pipes, plastic lumber, benches, doghouses, picnic tables and fencing.

Examples of plastics coded #4 or LDPE (low density poly) include squeezable bottles, grocery, produce, newspaper and dry cleaning bags, bread wrappers, tote bags, clothing, furniture and carpeting. This plastic is quite exible and used for many applications. Most clean, dry plastic bags are accepted at grocery stores and large retail stores if they do not have any stickers on them. Plastic lumber, such as Trex, is made from recycled plastic bags and sawdust.

Recycled LDPE plastic can also be used to make trash-can liners, compost bins, shipping envelopes, landscaping tiles and oor tiles.

Plastics coded #5 or PP (polypropylene) have high melting points and excellent chemical resistance. Syrup and ketchup bottles, yogurt cups, straws and prescription bottles are often made from this type of plastic.

When recycled, this type of plastic can be used to make signal lights, battery cables, brooms, brushes, ice scrapers, landscape borders, bicycle racks, pallets, bins and trays.

Plastics coded with #6 or PS are typically ones recyclers do not want. Polystyrene plastic can be rigid or foamed, clear, hard or brittle and has a low melting point. Although #6 plastics make good clamshell boxes, egg cartons, cake and pie covers and are often used for meat trays, do not heat them or microwave food in this type of plastic.

The last code, #7, is for all other common household plastic resins. It is often a mixture of the other types blended for a

particular application.

When Steele County switches its residential recycling program to using covered, wheeled recycling carts and transitions to a single or no-sort recycling program this November, additional types of plastics beyond those with necks will be accepted.

Watch for more information on expanding plastics recycling.

Phone Discounts Available to CenturyLink Customers The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission designated CenturyLink as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier within its service area for universal service purposes. CenturyLink’s basic local service rates for residential voice lines are $14.96-$15.76 per month and business services are $34.61-$43.29 per month. Specific rates will be provided upon request.

Ghost Towns exhibit opens next weeks There will be a Ghost Towns of Mower County grand opening reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

June 19.

This exhibit has been supported with a grant from the Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants program, administered through the Minnesota Historical Society.

The reception is open to the general public and is free to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, call the

Mower County Historical Society at (507) 437-6082.

Ghost Towns of Mower County will share the story of small communities scattered across Mower County that did their best to survive various challenges, but now have become a faded memory in the historical record.

The stories portrayed in this exhibit will provide a small context to similar experiences throughout the United States in boomtowns, and as a result of other economic or natural events.

CenturyLink offers Lifeline service to customers who meet eligibility requirements. The federal Lifeline program is undergoing some changes in 2012, but customers may be eligible if they participate in certain federal or state assistance programs or have a household annual gross income at or below 135% of the federal poverty level. Lifeline is available for only one wireline or wireless telephone per household. Lifeline is not transferrable and documentation of eligibility is required to enroll. Qualifying residents of American Indian and Alaskan Native tribal lands may be eligible for additional discounts.

Lifeline eligible subscribers may also qualify for reliable home high-speed Internet service up to 1.5Mbps for $9.95* per month for the first 12 months of service. Further details are available at centurylink.com/internetbasics.

If you live in a CenturyLink service area, please call 1-800-244-1111 or visit centurylink.com/lifeline with questions or to request an application for the Lifeline program. *CenturyLink Internet Basics Program – Residential customers only who qualify based on meeting income level or program participation eligibility requirements, and requires remaining eligible for the entire offer period. First bill will include charges for the first full month of service billed in advance, prorated charges for service from the date of installation to bill date, and one-time charges and fees described above. Qualifying customers may keep this program for a maximum of 60 months after service activation provided customer still qualifies during that time. Listed High-Speed Internet rate of $9.95/mo. applies for first 12 months of service (after which the rate reverts to $14.95/mo. for the next 48 months of service), and requires a 12-month term agreement.

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Sparks seeks re-election to Minnesota Senate State Senator Dan Sparks, DFL-Austin, has officially filed to run for re-election to the Minnesota Senate, running as a Democrat in the November 2012 election.

Sparks is a lifelong resident of District 27.

Legislative and Congressional districts were redrawn this year to account for U.S. Census results.

As a result, Sparks will be run-

ning for re-election in a slightly altered District 27, which now includes portions of Faribault, Dodge and Steele counties and no longer includes Fillmore County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The honor of representing the people of Southern Minnesota in the State Senate is a responsibility that I take very seriously,â&#x20AC;? Sparks said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I first was elected to office, I promised to stand up for our communitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs and val-

Historical society plans events The Mower County Historical Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new exhibit, Ghost Towns of Mower County, will officially open June 19.

The Meadowfest Sesquicentennial celebration will be held June 22 to June 24. The historical societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in the Meadowfest festivities each year is the GAR Hall Open House.

The Booth Post #190 GAR Hall in Grand Meadow is one of three remaining in Minnesota.

With the help and support of the Grand Meadow Lions Club, the society has kicked up its activities as well.

A group of local residents will be playing 1860s baseball. This means no gloves, no walks and no real names. Players select nicknames for themselves.

Civil War buffs will enjoy the opportunity to meet President Abraham Lincoln on June 24 at the GAR Hall.

June is also the kickoff for the second season of the Lunchbox History Series. This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speaker is Laura Helle, executive director of the Hormel Historic Home. Helle will give everyone information on the history of East Side Lake. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Those who attend are asked to bring a lunch.

Our friends at the LeRoy History Club are planning a gettogether Saturday at the LeRoy Community Center. The club will host an Oak Dale town meeting beginning at 2 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend and share their stories of going to Oak Dale Farms.

This site is famously connected with Cy Thomson, the man who embezzled more than $1 million from the Hormel Company.

Eileen Evans will facilitate the meeting.

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FAIR TALK

Todd Hale

Plans in full gear for Steele Fair There is a continual emphasis on hand washing by fairgoers, especially when leaving the barns. Mayo Clinic Health System, Owatonna, will sponsor the hand washing stations located throughout the fairgrounds.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find the Izaak Walton building spiffed up for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steele County Free Fair.

The Ikes of Owatonna have been awarded a grant of $575 worth of paint from the Minnesota Initiative fund and Valspar Corporation. The building will be painted by volunteers prior to the 2012 fair.

Handicapped fairgoers will be offered handicapped parking through the Elm Street entrance. Also, rentals of wheelchairs and scooters will be available at that entrance site.

Champion spellers will have their chance to compete in the annual Jerry Kent 6th grade spelling bee to take place on the KRFO Stage on Thursday of the fair. Sixth graders from Owatonna, Blooming Prairie, Medford, and New RichlandEllendale will square off at 3:45

of our great district, we have accomplished some important goals, but there is more work to be done,â&#x20AC;? Sparks said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This fall, I will humbly ask our neighbors to send me back to the Capitol to continue the good work that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve started.â&#x20AC;?

For more information, call Sen. Dan Sparks at (507) 438-2898 or dan17sparks@yahoo.com. p.m. The 6th grade spelling bee is sponsored by the Owatonna School District 761 Foundation. Prior to that, the Senior Citizen Spelling Bee between Owatonna and Mankato Senior Centers will take place beginning at 2 p.m.

Entry forms for the annual Steele County Amateur Talent Contest sponsored by the Owatonna Peoples Press are available now from the OPP office, the fair managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office or on line. The talent show is open to Steele County residents only. First place winners win $75 cash and are entered into the Minnesota State Fair talent show. They also are invited to come back in 2013 as a paid entertainer in Fair Square Park.

Second place winners receive $25 cash.

Due to popular demand, the Barbary Coast Dixieland Band will be back to perform in Fair Square Park on Friday, Aug.17.

Three one hour performances will be featured during the afternoon.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming â&#x20AC;&#x153;Build the Barns Bashâ&#x20AC;? to be held on the fairgrounds June 29 and 30. Lots of fair food, bands both outside and in the beer garden, cold beer and refreshments, a classic car, pickup and tractor cruise-in on Saturday and a campout sponsored by Noble RV. Call (507) 444-0004 to reserve a camping spot. Camping cost is $60 for the weekend with all proceeds to the Build the Barns fund.

Dates of the 2012 SCFF are August 14-19. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Biggest Reunion in the State of the Union.â&#x20AC;? Check the fair website at www.scff.org. The fair office phone number is (507 4515305.

THE COMMUNITY SURVEY: A tool to make Blooming Prairie stronger Community Needs Assessment Survey Please fill out the survey below and return to The Times, P.O. Box 247, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917 1. How would you rate each of the following services in the Blooming Prairie area? a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m.

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Blooming Prairie City Council Blooming Prairie Mayor Blooming Prairie School Board Blooming Prairie Area Chamber Steele County Board of Commissioners

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8. Where do you do take care of most of your healthcare needs?

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Please attach additional sheet to answer the following answers: 9. What is the number one reason you live in Blooming Prairie?

10. What are Blooming Prairieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest strengths as a city?

11. What services would you like to see most improved?

12. What can be done to attract more families and people to town?

13. What can be done to make Blooming Prairie a more appealing city to live?

14. What kind of businesses would you like to see added to the city?

15. What would you like to see done differently in Blooming Prairie Schools?

16. What improvements could be made within Blooming Prairie to make it a better community to live?

17. How do you see the future of Blooming Prairie?

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â&#x20AC;Ś in your neighborhood â&#x20AC;Ś in the community at large â&#x20AC;Ś in the rural areas outside of town

5. Should Blooming Prairie ever consider consolidating and contracting its police service with Steele County?

18. Where is Blooming Prairie headed in the years to come?

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Community Community Calendar

History From The Times Archives 10 Years Ago Tuesday, June 11, 2002 Editor, Elsie Slinger Blooming Prairie High School junior Lisi Ingvalson won the state track championship in the 300-meter hurdles on Saturday in Blaine. The endurance and strength of the 5 foot-10 inch trickster helped her win the event in a school record 45.28 seconds. It was the third straight year Ingvalson had qualified for the state track meet.

to visit the new Blooming Prairie Ambulance Building during an â&#x20AC;&#x153;open houseâ&#x20AC;? to be held Sunday, June 13, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served and a door prize will be awarded.

Paul Gantriis was appointed Monday evening, June 7, to fill the remainder of the term of C.E. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Redâ&#x20AC;? McLaughlin on the Blooming Prairie City Coun-

30 Years Ago Wednesday, June 9, 1982 Victor P. Krejci and Vernon H Krejci, Editors All area residents are invited

50 Years Ago Tuesday, June 21, 1962 Victor P. Krejci and Vernon H. Krejci, Editors Blooming Prairie ill be the scene of the 2nd annual District

Did You Know?

20 Years Ago Wednesday, June 17, 1992 Karla Ressler, Editor If you happened to be going past the city park on Saturday afternoon, you probably noticed that the park has turned into a mini campground. Three hundred bikers pitched tents and spent the night, as they came through Blooming Prairie on Jim Klobucharâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 18th Annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jaunt with Jimâ&#x20AC;? Minnesota bike tour.

First Banks has awarded 433 high school seniors throughout Minnesota a total of $108,250 through its statewide High School Awards program. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award at Blooming Prairie High School went to Aaron Reichl, son of Duane Reichel of R.R. 2, Blooming Prairie.

Aaron carried a 3.98 GPA, along with also being a top performer in Speech and Band. Aaron is a first class young person with high goals and expectations.

cil. According to the council, McLaughlin has not attended the last several meetings and it has been determined that he has â&#x20AC;&#x153;abandonedâ&#x20AC;? the position.

75 Years Ago

A moment in Blossom history Despite widespread fears of all sorts of problems with computers and other technologies as the country entered a new century, the year 2000 began like any other year. The students at BPHS certainly took the change in stride and had another eventful year making high school memories.

In the fall of 1999, Ryan Ashton and Janelle Iacovino reigned over homecoming week, and the football team defeated JWP in the annual homecoming game.

The fall musical, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anne Of Green Gables,â&#x20AC;? marked the first time that play had been presented at the local high school. It drew large and appreciative audiences.

Maggie Romeo had the lead, and other members of the cast included Ryan Ashton, Sarah Spande, Laura Mans, Ellie Bishop, Sam Romeo, Jessica Wonderlich, Sara Anderson and Joe Morgan.

The high school had a larger than usual number of exchange students this year, as six young people from Mexico to Japan mingled with classmates in the halls.

2 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Black and White Showâ&#x20AC;? next Tuesday, June 26, and all indications point to this being the largest such event in history, Ellsworth Hall, general chairman, announced today.

Rev. Elsie Hartman, beloved pastor of the Blooming Prairie Lansing Methodist churches since 1957, is retiring after 36 years service in the ministry.

Announcement of her retirement was made at the annual Minnesota Methodist Conference in session last week at St. Paul.

In the spring of 2000, the oneact play â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Spirit of Lifeâ&#x20AC;? won the Region 2A drama contest and went on to compete at the state one-act festival. Cast members included Theresa Donnelly, Phil Iacovino, Sam Romeo and Beth Bonnema, to name a few. A large group of students spent a long weekend in Washington, D.C., both the band and chorus received at least one superior rating at the large group music contest.

Maggie Romeo, Lisi Ingvalson, Luke Krebs and Phil Iacovino all earned trips to the state speech contest, and Mike Farr was the state champion in the FFA meat judging contest. Eighty-four seniors received their diplomas at graduation ceremonies.

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Thursday, June 17, 1937 Walter K. Mickelson, Editor & Publisher Sweeping through this community Saturday evening, an electrical storm accompanied by wind and rain disrupted phone service in parts of the village and on some rural lines, uprooted trees in the county. Steady downpour of rain sent the swollen Cedar river over its banks in some places, flooding the adjoining low lying country, created miniature lakes in low spots.

Melodious Marimba band, one of the best known musical organizations in the northwest, has been signed to appear as one of the featured program numbers at the big Fourth of July celebration at the Blooming Prairie Country Club.

Community Events ed by Kasson-Mantorville High School and Triton High School).

About 270 students attend the academy.

Students who have completed grades 3-6 are eligible and have been identified by their school for high potential programs or recommended by a teacher, principal, counselor or GT contact as one who could benefit from a program for high potential students Those seeking more information can contact: Becky Remmele at (507) 251-4285.

United Methodist Church hosts blood drive Ellendale Blood Drive will be hosted by United Methodist Church on Wednesday, June 27 at 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Donate blood

June 13 June 14 June 16 June 17 June 18

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BP Public Utilities Commission Mtg., 2:30 p.m.

Red Oak Grove Church Strawberry Festival, 4-7 p.m.

VFW & Auxiliary, 7 p.m.

BP Women of Today @ First Lutheran Church, 7 p.m.

Prairie Lodge Masons, 7:30 p.m.

BP Economic Devel. Auth. Mtg., 4:30 p.m.

Knights of Columbus, 7 p.m.

Flag Day School Board Work Session, 6 a.m.

AAUW @ High School, 7 p.m.

Mower Co. Breakfast on the Gene Anderson Farm, 7:30-11:30 a.m.

Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day School Board Mtg., 7:15 p.m.

(Open Forum, 7 p.m.)

Blooming Prairie City Council Mtg., 7 p.m.

Ambulance Mtg., 6 p.m.

Blooming Prairie Fire Commission Mtg., 4:30 p.m.

Ambulance Commission Mtg., 5:30 p.m.

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ZED Summer Academy planned The Zumbro Education District of Byron offers a one week program designed to provide enrichment and special study in one topic for gifted and talented youth, grades 3-6.

Z.E.D. provides services for the following districts: Blooming Prairie, Byron, Hayfield, Kasson-Mantorville, Pine Island, Stewartville and Triton.

The program will be held Monday, June 18 through Friday, June 22 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon each day. This year it is hosted at Byron High School (Previous years it has been host-

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To sign up call Allie at 507-6842310.

Submissions for this Happenings column must be received in the Times office no later than noon on Friday before the week they are to be published. Items received after that will be published elsewhere in the newspaper as space permits. Happenings in Blooming Prairie and Steele, Dodge, Freeborn and Mower counties take priority over happenings from other areas.

Evans to revisit Oak Dale Park during open forum Eileen Evans, author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cy Thomson: The Generous Embezzler,â&#x20AC;? and members of the LeRoy History Club, will host an open forum meeting on June 16 at 2 p.m. at the LeRoy Community Center in LeRoy, Minn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This reunion meeting is to give people an opportunity to meet each other and share stories about Oak Dale Park,â&#x20AC;? said Evans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People who were out there and remember it, or maybe they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember the park, but they remember their parents telling them about dancing or playing ball, and they can share those stories.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cy Thomson: The Generous Embezzler,â&#x20AC;? became a source of local and Hormel history throughout Mower County and beyond upon its publication a year ago. It is a compilation of events that took place

between 1911 and 1921 when R.J. (Cy) Thomson, embezzled $1,187,000 from the Geo. A. Hormel & Co. in Austin, Minn.

The event promises to be informative and interesting, shedding light on new aspects of the infamous amusement park founded by one of the most amazing characters in Minnesota history.

Guests are expected to come from all over to share memories, including one woman who has offered to supply a milk can for visitors to drop a dime in, which is reminiscent of how guests paid admittance to Oak Dale Park, located just South of LeRoy, in Howard County, Iowa.

Refreshments will be served and a trip to tour the remnants of the old park, as well as Sweetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hotel, will complete the day.

June 13 Brandon and Stephanie Emanuel (ann.), Tim Andrews, Richard and Doreen Busho (ann.), Maylon and Marilyn Heinz (ann.), Shelley Prihoda, Corey Lyman, Judy Brown, Henry and Doris Halstenson (ann.)

June 14 Lane Arndt, Connie Haberman, Buddy Thompson, Aden Doocy, Katie Ingvalson, Elliot Swenson, Nolan and Linda Christianson (ann.)

June 15 Karen Kruckeberg, Frank and Norma Henefield (ann.), Bob and Diane Hanenberger (ann.), Mary Ann and Ernie Betlach (ann.), Hailey Hensrud June 16 Michael Hines, Daniel Hanson, Gloria and Ken Trom (ann.), Brian and Laura Peterson (ann.), Jim and

Kristi Fiebiger (ann.), Bruce and Tammy Wolf (ann.), Jason Hoveland June 17 Bob and Jane Easton (ann.), Colin Campbell, Doug Miner, Cierra Coughlin June 18 Jared and Kristine Smith (ann.), Chris Klemmensen, Andrea Hillson, Herman and Connie Lembke (ann.), Pat (Buck) and Julie Cochlin (ann.), Austin Bailey June 19 Tyler Ashton, Barbara Iversen, Roy and Cheryl Olson (ann.), Aaron Lee Christianson, Sara Krell, Nathan and Lori Arndt (ann.), Cortney Easton, Anthony Sorensen, Roger Amundson

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Oscar Martinez, 30, Blooming Prairie

The World is in a shocking mess and everybody knows it. Popular opinion would have us believe that planet Earth Pastor Stitt is a depressing place, overcome with moral turpitude and apathy.

Those who lament over the current condition of Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s occupants are not without compelling reasons for their gripes.

Indeed, one need not look far to discover some revolting assault on human decency.

Just turn on your TV for a daily onslaught of horrific images of abused children, murder victims, elderly muggings, broken marriages, gang violence, or teen pregnancy. This barrage of negative press daily doled out upon humanity has destroyed manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fragile reputation.

Such a pessimistic appraisal of the condition of mankind has caused many to despair of our future and entirely quit improving the lot of themselves and others.

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Oscar Martinez, 30, Blooming Prairie, died Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Aurora T o w n ship, Steele County.

He was born Sept. 19, 1981, in Miami, Fla. the son of Rosalio and Susana (Silva) Martinez.

In 1986, the family moved to Blooming Prairie. He attended school at Blooming Prairie High School. Oscar went to work for his uncle, working in the field.

He married Eve Souvie on April 29, 2005, in Owatonna and they made their home in Blooming Prairie. He then worked at Viracon. Most recently, he

worked in the Twin Cities as a carpenter, where each morning, Efern Hernandez would pick up Oscar for work and return him home in the evenings.

Oscar had a great sense of humor and kept everyone smiling and laughing. He enjoyed camping and fishing with his children and family. He played for the Garza Softball Team in Owatonna, was a Miami Heat Basketball fan, and Green Bay Packers fan.

He is survived by mother, Susana Silva and stepfather, Raymond Salinas of Blooming Prairie; three children, Alexander, Elissa, and Alivia Martinez and their mother, Eve Martinez of Blooming Prairie; six brothers, Rosalio Martinez of Owatonna, Luis Martinez of Owatonna, Robert Martinez of Blooming

Prairie, Lucio Cuevas of Rock Springs, TX, Abraham Cuevas of Rochester, and Alex Cuevas of Rochester; three sisters, Melissa Martinez of Owatonna, Cynthia Martinez of La Vergne, Tenn., and Sylvia (and Cristian) Hernandez of St. Charles; maternal grandmother, Irene Garza of Smyrna, Tenn.; maternal grandfather, Esiquiel Silva of West Palm Beach, Fla.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Thursday, June 7, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with The Reverend John Sauer officiating. Interment was at the St. Columbanus Catholic Cemetery in Blooming Prairie.

Memorials are preferred to the family. Arrangements were handled by Michaelson Funeral Home.

Bertha S. Everson, 90, Austin Bertha S. Everson, 90, Austin, died Saturday, June 2, 2012, at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Rochester.

Bertha Sylvia Peterson was born Sept. 19, 1921, in Udolpho Township to Charles P. and Effie (Thompson) Peterson.

She graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1939 and took teacher training in Austin.

She then attended Winona State and received her two-year degree.

On June 6, 1941 Bertha mar-

ried Andrew Lunt. He died on Oct. 24, 1948. On July 6, 1957, Bertha married Paul Everson at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. They were married for 54 years.

Bertha enjoyed teaching children. She was a teacher for 53 years. As a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, she taught Sunday school there, was a circle member, and belonged to a sewing club. She did a lot of sewing, reading, writing, and loved to decorate the house.

Bertha was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother.

Survivors include her husband Paul Everson of Austin; daughter LeAnn (Randy) Boettcher of Blue Earth; sons Gary (Marcia) Lunt of Austin, Ronald (Judy)

Lunt of North Barrington, Ill, Allan (Sherry) Lunt of Austin; 13 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; two sisters, Muriel Dahl of Austin and Virginia Davis of Clarks Grove; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Effie; her first husband Andrew Lunt; two brothers; one sister.

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 9, 2012, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with Reverend Bill Odermann officiating. Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Southern Minnesota Wheat Day is June 22 University of Minnesota Extension, in conjunction with the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers, will host its annual Southern Minnesota Wheat Day on June 22.

The event will be held at the Hoefs Farmstead near Le Center.

For 2012, the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers has funded research in two southern counties, Swift and Le Sueur.

Ruth Hoefs and Ron Pomije are hosting the Spring Wheat Research Plot in Le Sueur County, in Lexington Township.

Forty different spring wheat varieties, replicated 3X, were planted March 30 in addition to five different seed treatments.

The purpose of the research is to identify which varieties grow best in southern Minnesota, and track pest and disease issues in this part of the state.

Minnesota wheat check-off dollars are funding this research, conducted by Jochum Wiersma and Doug Holen of University of Minnesota Extension.

Those attending Wheat Day will learn about disease and agronomy factors affecting this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crop, the current research being conducted in Le Sueur County, and the plot arrangement at Hoefs, 20767 340th St. in Le Center.

Participants in the Wheat Day are encouraged to bring a sample of the small grains from their own farm for evaluation and diagnosis by Extension specialists. There will be time for discussion with the Extension specialists throughout the day.

The event will run from

11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with lunch being provided by the Southern Minnesota Wheat Growers Group.

The program will begin at the Hoefs Farmstead. After lunch, the group will move to the wheat plot at the corner of 201st Avenue and County Road 26.

All are welcome to attend this free event, and no preregistration is required.

For more information, contact Diane DeWitte, Le Sueur County Extension Educator, at (507) 357-8232 or at stouf002@ umn.edu.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Claire Elizabeth Klocke Claire Elizabeth Klocke was born on April 17, 2012 to Melissa and Adam Klocke of Blooming Prairie.

Klocke weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. and measured 21 inches.

She was welcomed home by her big sister Aubrey.

Grandparents are Dennis and Deb Klocke of Hayfield and Shelley (and the late

Steve) Prihoda of Blooming Prairie. Paternal Greatgrandparents are Ruth (and the late Harold) Klocke of Hayfield and Eugene and DeLores Distad of Hayfield. and Maternal Great-grandparents Margaret Delger and Kermit Delger of Albert Lea.

Vacation Bible School First Lutheran Church of Blooming Prairie is offering vacation bible school.

post-creative proclamation â&#x20AC;&#x153;it is very goodâ&#x20AC;? still remain true?

To answer this question we must define and ascribe value to both the good and evil of the world.

Lets start with good: good are any actions that add to the general happiness of God and humanity.

Good improves the lives of those who encounter it, so it obviously has value. Evil is the ruination of a good and is entirely destructive. Hence, it has no actual value but rather has minus value. This means that an evil can only be measured in relation to the amount of good it destroys. Evil cannot be greater than good, because evil takes from good, and you cannot take more from something than its value.

So, mathematically speaking, good has to be of either greater or equal value than evil. For example, the loss of loved one is so terribly painful, not because the evils of death, but because we have lost the goodness of a love we deeply cherish. The heartache we suffer over the loss of a loved one is in direct proportion to how much we love them. We

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10A â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday, June 12, 2012 â&#x20AC;˘ The Times

Parents design a special tribute for softball players

By RICK BUSSLER Publisher The road to state took a slight twist and turn for some parents prior to the excitement at the state tournament in North Mankato.

Sonja Swenson, who is the mother of star pitcher Shelbi Swenson, spearheaded an effort to design and build a large billboard-type sign as a tribute to the Blossoms team.

The concept, Sonja said, was designed to create bobble heads of each of the team players and coaches. There are 18 players and three coaches.

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foot sign carried a simple message: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Road to a state victory.â&#x20AC;?

Sonja utilized assistance from her husband, Steve, and Rosalie Ivers, the mother of Sam and Tessa Ivers, standout sisters on the championship team. Sonja, who owns a clothing store in Mankato, also relied on her decorator, Stacy Slattery, for help in pulling this off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She came up with the brilliant idea and worked with us on it,â&#x20AC;? Sonja said of Slattery.

The parents, along with a few of the players, spent an entire day of roughly 12 hours putting together the billboard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We worked on it in our front yard,â&#x20AC;?

Sonja said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And when it started to rain, we went into our garage to finish it.â&#x20AC;?

Sonja said she wanted to create something special for the girls, especially considering that

the post-season play takes place when school is not in session. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to figure out how we can make this a bigger event for the girls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thrilled with how it turned out,â&#x20AC;? Sonja said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once you see your own girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; face on it, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of those good weird feelings.â&#x20AC;?

Sonja plans to take down the sign this week and cut up each individual player to present to them at the softball banquet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want the girls to have their own bobble head,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wondering how weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to top it next year,â&#x20AC;?

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Her daughter will be back with the Blossoms again next season hoping to hurl them to a state championship.

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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Blossoms come up short with state championship softball title

By LEMAR NELSON Staff Writer Mistakes made at the highest level of play in the state usually prove costly, as the BP Awesome Blossom softball team found out. An unbeaten Cherry team defeated the Blossoms 2-1 with a run in the bottom of the seventh inning of the championship game of Class A at Caswell Park in Mankato Friday, June 8.

It ended a great run of victories for the locals and forced them to accept silver medals, instead of the gold for which they aspired.

Two errors in the first inning allowed the Tigers to tie the score, after BP had scored a run in the top of the inning. Tricia DeBoer opened the game with a triple and came home on Hunter Henderson’s sharp single. Another error in the bottom of the seventh opened the door, and two perfect bunts loaded the bases with no outs. Blossom pitcher Shelbi Swenson then uncorked her only wild pitch of the tournament, and Joely Roberts slid home with the winning run. It was a heartbreaking loss for the Blossoms, after they had played Cherry straight up for the entire contest.

In between the first and last inning, Swenson and Shaina Novak matched effective pitching to keep the game scoreless.

Except for Tanner Ersbo’s reach by another error in the fifth, Swenson didn’t allow a runner to touch first. In the meantime, the locals had a couple of chances to score. Sam Ivers walked in the fourth and stole both second and third, but two popups ended that threat. Swenson hit a ringing double to the fence in the sixth, but was stranded there when Kelsey Kubista and Julia Manges both hit short fly balls.

That set up the fateful seventh inning.

BP had 1 run, 4 hits, 4 errors; Cherry had 2 runs, 4 hits, 1 error. Swenson had 8 strikeouts and no walks in taking the loss, while winning pitcher Novak had 5 strikeouts and two walks.

The errors proved the difference.

“We wanted to win this so bad, said a tearful Swenson after the game, “ but at the same time, I am so proud of our team and the way we played. We just had an awesome year.”

“You can’t make mistakes at this level”, remarked Coach

Ali Mach, “but we played them even up, and the girls battled to the end. I am extremely proud of them as they came a long way over the course of the season.”

The caliber of players on the Blossom team was illustrated by the choice of three locals to the All-Tournament team- pitcher Shelbi Swenson, third baseman Tricia DeBoer, and centerfielder Sam Ivers. Although it didn’t take away the sting of the loss, it gave the three selections another good memento of the state tournament. And after all, silver isn’t a bad metal with which to come home.

Happy group of Blossoms softball players displace the second place trophy they won at the state softball tournament. Right - Tricia DeBoer gets ready to steal third base and then slides in safetly below. Lower right - Tessa Ivers returns the ball from the outfield after a catch.

Times photo by Rick Bussler

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2B • Tuesday, June 12, 2012 • The Times

OUTSIDE THE LINES

BP heads to title game

Undermanned golf teams surprise conference Coaches pleased with second-place finishes

By LEMAR NELSON Staff Writer

LeMar Nelson

Spring sports summaries A team can’t make mistakes in a state championship game and expect to win as the Awesome Blossom softball team found out last Friday. One of four errors in the first inning led to an unearned run for Cherry, and another error in the bottom of the seventh opened the door for the winning run to score for a 2-1 victory for the undefeated Tigers. However, that loss in the first place game should not in any way tarnish the overall season for the local girls.

The team reached new heights in the season, as they improved their record in each of their three trips to the state tournament. Their opening victories in the state included a relatively easy 7-1 win over Eden Valley-Watkins and a thrilling come-from-behind 3-2 victory over New Ulm Cathedral. And they battled Cherry pitch for pitch the entire seven innings.

Mistakes made the difference.

Looking back over the season, it is evident that the team made vast improvement over the year. They became a very good defensive team that made few errors. They also became a competent team on offense, which made the lack of hitting by the big offensive threats at the state a little puzzling.

Maybe it was the caliber of pitching at the state tournament Juniors Shelbi Swenson and Sam Ivers and senior Tricia DeBoer all made the All-Tournament team, again illustrating the talent on the Blossom squad.

Personally, I think shortstop Jenna Krell and catcher Hunter Henderson also have deserved consideration for that honor.

However one looks at it, it was a stellar season that ended with a 24-4 record and a runner-up trophy in the state tournament. Finally, I think a great deal of credit should go to Coach Ali Mach and her assistants. Coach Mach made some early season changes in positions and personnel, and those changes helped make the team a formidable opponent for any team. A last great big tip of the hat to the softball team and the coaches for a truly unforgettable season.

Elsewhere in this sports section readers will find the season summaries for golf and girls’ track. Golf, especially, had great success, both as teams and individuals. The girls had a dual meet record of 8-1, and they were 7-1 in the conference.

The boys compiled a dual record of 5-3, but they won the sub-section meet and placed second in the section. The girls also won the sub-section, and both teams finished second behind USC in the conference.

Individually, Victor Peterson will represent BPHS at the state golf meet as he carded a fine 81 at the section meet.

Although the girls’ track team didn’t qualify anyone for the state meet, every individual on the team improved the time or measurement in the various events. Junior Hannah Sunde earned the most points (174) and was named the MVP of the team. The four seniors – Cortney Easton, Lyndsay Pryor, DaVyll Smith, and Kierstin Wencl- earned leadership awards. Msrissa Larson was awarded the Hardest Worker honor, and Leah Schiefert the True Trackster award.

The track season officially ended when Gabe Kartes finished 15th in the triple jump at the state track meet.

His throw was almost two feet shorter than his mark in the section, which relegated him down to that position.

OUTSIDE THE LINES Continued on Page 6B

Times photo by Rick Bussler Blossom catcher Hunter Henderson prepares to hit a pitch from Cherry hurler. Shaina Novak in the state final softball game . Henderson stroke a run-scoring single two score Tricia DeBoer from third place.

By LEMAR NELSON Staff Writer A bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the seventh brought home Tricia DeBoer with the winning run, and the Awesome Blossom softball team was headed to the state Class 1A championship game.

The tensely-fought game with New Ulm Cathedral at Caswell Park in North Mankato Thursday went down to the last out, before junior Sam Ivers coaxed the walk off Greyhound pitcher Ali Brey and set off a wild Blossom celebration.

Down 2-0 in the sixth inning, the Blossoms got back into the game, thanks to freshman Tessa Ivers’ slap hit double that eluded the center fielder and allowed both Kelsey Kubista and Sam Ivers to circle the bases and tie the score. With one out Kubista singled and was safe at second when Brey’s throw to second on a ground ball was too late.

Tessa Ivers followed with the bloop double, after having only five RBI’s in the regular season.

“I was just trying to do anything I could to help the team,” commented Ivers, a freshman.

“It was an incredible feeling to

get that hit.”

Cathedral had taken a 2-0 lead in the second inning, the first run scoring on an umpire’s decision that still has all Blossom fans shaking their heads. Pitcher Shelbi Swenson grabbed a botched squeeze play attempt and tagged the runner coming home from third. But an umpires’ huddle eventually determined that the runner had scored. Blooming argued the call, but to no avail. A second run scored on Ann Schwartz’s double. That was all the scoring for either team until the sixth.

“I told the girls not to let the controversial play bother them,” commented Coach Ali Mach.

“We could either let that affect our play or we could continue to play hard and keep our heads up. The girls did that, much to their credit.”

In that fateful seventh, DeBoer led off the inning by being hit by a pitch. Jenna Krell’s bunt was mishandled by the Greyhounds for an error to put runners on first and second.

Hunter Hendersn was walked intentionally to load the bases, but Swenson flied out to short left field and Kubista struck out. Ivers worked the count to 3-1 and then followed Coach

Mach’s take sign. It turned out to be good advice as the next pitch sailed low and wide, and BP was headed to the state title game.

When asked about her gamewinning walk, Ivers remarked, “I was nervous, but just wanted to help the team anyway I could. The win was a total team effort, and I am just glad I could have a part in getting the victory.”Swenson had only six strikeouts in the game, but she pretty much had control after that second inning. She gave up just three singles and one walk over the last five innings.

BP had 3 runs, 6 hits, 2 errors; Cathedral had 2 runs, 7 hits, 2 errors. Swenson got the win, while Brey took the loss for the Greyhounds.

Blossoms win state opener In the earlier quarterfinal game, the Blossoms took control early and defeated Eden Valley-Watkins 7-1.

DeBoer led off the first inning by reaching on an error and came home on singles by Krell and Swenson. Sam Ivers hit her first home run of the season for a 2-0 lead in the second, and the locals added four runs in the third on a double by Henderson and singles by DeBoer, Krell, Swenson, and Kubista.

The Blossoms finished their scoring in the fourth when Deboer singled, stole second and third, and scored on a Krell groundout. The Eagles scored their only run of the game in the fourth on a Blossom error, a walk, and a single.

Swenson took control of the game early and finished with 10 strikeouts and just two walks.

A notable sidelight to the game happened when Swenson recorded her ninth strikeout of the game. That set a new record for strikeouts in a single season that had been held by Amy Manske.

By the end of the day, Swenson had 227 whiffs with the title game to be played.

BP had 7 runs 11 hits, 1 error; EVW had 1 run, 7 hits, 3 errors.

Swenson got the victory, and Baylee Lahr took the loss.

Coach Erik Vigeland was pleased, and even a bit surprised, at the success of his Blooming Prairie golf teams this past season.

Vigeland and assistant coach Carl Peterson guided the undermanned teams into sub-section championships and very satisfying dual match records.

Both the boys and girls finished runner-up to United South Central in the conference, and both took home sub-section titles. The boys went one step further, placing second in the section meet.

Individually, Victor Peterson carded a fine 81 at the section to earn a spot in the state golf meet.

Only nine golfers came out in the spring to make the team, but they still completed a good dual meet record at 6-3 overall, 5-3 in the Gopher Conference.

Victor Peterson led the team in average, both for nine holes and 18 holes. He averaged 44.3 per nine holes and 83.6 per 18 holes.

Pat Jones was one of only two seniors on the team. He averaged just behind Peterson, with 44.6 per nine holes, and finished 18 holes with a 90.6 average.

Jon Hatch averaged 45.4 per nine holes and 91.0 per 18.

C.J. Hein and Tommy Braaten each stayed under 50 per nine holes and 100 per 18. They were followed by Jason Jirele, Cody Doerhoefer, Brody Carlson and Tommy Wanous.

Seven boys earned letters, Peterson was named the team most valuable player, and Hatch received the most improved honors.

Peterson and Hatch made the all-conference team, and Jones, Hein and Braaten received honorable mentions.

Girls go 8-1 The girls had only eight golfers out for the sport, but the team still compiled a remarkable 8-1 overall dual meet mark.

The girls finished 7-1 in conference play.

Their only loss came at the hands of USC in the conference meet, but they bounced back to win the sub-section and finish third in the section.

Sophomore Anna Noble led the team in scoring all season, averaging just 48.1 per nine holes and 98.7 per 18. Another sophomore, Katelyn Eischens, was 53.8 per nine and 106.6 per 18.

Maggie Sorenson, the only senior on the team, averaged 54.3 and 108.7.

Sydney Basness finished under 60 in nine-hole play, and she was 111.8 per 18 holes. Morgan Hagen and Carissa Easton averaged almost the same per nine holes, but Easton edged Hagen per 18 holes. Taylor Christianson and Ruthie Ahrens rounded out the Blossom scoring.

Seven girls earned letters, Noble was named the team MVP and earned all-conference honors, and Eischens received the most improved award. The 33year record for girls’ golf is 240 wins, 134 losses, and four ties.

Records The 45-year record for boys’ golf is 156 wins, 140 losses and 12 ties.

The low team score came in 1987 when Mike Ressler, Corey Shelton, Eric Shelton and Chad Christianson carded a 149.

The same team has the record score for 18 holes with a 306, also set in 1987.

Derek Ressler has the low nine-hole score of 33, shot in 2009. Ressler, in 1987, and Steven Busho, in 2009, each shot a 71.

Former Blooming golfer Lisa Meshke holds every individual record with a 34 per nine holes in 1997 and again in 2000, and a 70 in 2000 per 18 holes.

Low team score for nine holes was a 179 in 1997, with Meshke, Kathy Janning, Megan Schwartz, and Kari Olson. The low 18-hole score was a 371 in 1998 with Meshke, Janelle Iacovino, Schwartz and Olson.

Girls improve track marks

By LEMAR NELSON Staff Writer None of the Blossom girls made it as far as the state track meet, but almost every girl on Coach Kari Bottin’s squad improved her time or distance over the course of the season.

The still-young group of over 30 candidates who came out for track at the beginning of the season still competed at the end of the year. Included in that group were eight 7th and 8th graders and nine freshmen.

Junior Hannah Sunde earned the most points in the year and also was named the team MVP. The leadership award went to the four seniors on the team: Cortney Easton, DaVyll Smith Lyndsay Pryor, and Kierstin Wencl. Marissa Larson was named the Hardest Worker and Leah Schiefert the True Trackster.

The point leaders on the team, besides Sunde’ 174, included: Arrica Imm, with 162, Marissa Jensen with 156, Alanna Grant

with 142, and Kendra Boecker with 123. Macaela Jensen also counted more than 100 points at 108. Five other girls had more than 80 points, and 21 earned letters for the season. The team’s best showings included a fourth at the Blossom Invitational and a third at the BP TrueTeam Invitational.

Some of the notable marks included Kendra Boecker’ 13:43. 42 time in the 3200; the 4 X 400 relay team’s 4:42. 20 in the conference meet (Leah Schiefert, Cortney Easton, Arrica Imm, and Lyndsay Pryor); Hannah Sunde’s 14’7.5” in the long jump and her 31’5” in the triple jump’ and the 4X 800 relay (Alanna Grant, Kendra Boecker, Macaela Jensen, and Arrica Imm) team’s 11:00.93 at the section meet.

As Coach Bottin commented in summary of the season, “Everyone made huge improvements in times or distances.

Hard work truly did pay off.”

Middle - Blooming Prairie pitcher Shelbi Swenson is set for another pitch Swenson gave up just four hits in the tense contest that was won eventually by the undefeated Cherry team.

Left - while an unidentified fan offers congratulations to a player.

Times photos by Rick Bussler

The Times â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesday, June 12, 2012 â&#x20AC;˘

By TODD NARVESON Chateau Racing Service It was a picture perfect evening Friday for racing at Chateau Raceway for I-35 Auto Recycling and Wradâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rags & Awards Night.

There were four first time winners this week including a first ever win and one division now has six different winners in six nights of competition.

The S&S Auto Salvage Hornets were up first and things got off to a wild start. Zach Elwardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car bicycled up on two wheels in turn two and dug in. Elward took a soft roll and ended up driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side down in the dirt. Elward was shaken but otherwise all right as he walked away from the crash.

Gary Stahl would cruise to his first feature win of the season.

Keith Weber would snap up the lead from row one in the Misgen Auto Parts Pure Stock 15-lap feature race. Cole Lonergan would take the lead on lap three, but a caution would negate the pass.

Weber was back out front but now Dylan Nelson got to second and applied pressure on the leader.

Weber would hold his ground as Nelson continued his attempts to take the lead. Weber drove a very good race and fended off Nelson for his first win of the season. Nelson was second with Lonergan third. Stacy Krohnberg would finish fourth and Brady Krohnberg was fifth.

Kylie Kath and Scott Demmer put on a good show during the

opening stages of the L&D Ag USRA B-Mod feature. Kath led from the pole, but Demmer would take the high road to the lead. After a quick caution period, Kath drove low on Demmer and they raced close for the next couple of laps.

Kath changed his line and went to the topside and drove past Demmer for the lead on lap six.

The second and final yellow flew on lap seven when Pete Kiley lost his left rear wheel. From there Kath dominated for his second win of the year with Demmer second. Nate Chodur was third with John Warrington and Todd Borwege in the top five.

Nathan Schumacher led Jason Newkirk and Kory Adams to start the Best Disposal WISSOTA Street Stock finale. Adams quickly got to second and then drove past Schumacher for the lead. Mike Blowers scooted past Newkirk for third and then past Schumacher for second on lap three.

After a yellow on lap five, Blowers put some pressure on Adams for the lead while Schumacher was third. Behind them Newkirk, Jesse Stahl and Tyler Peterson were three abreast racing for fourth. Another yellow came out for a three-car tangle on lap five.

When the race resumed Adams led, but Blowers was right there.

Schumacher, Stahl, Peterson and Tony Shaner ran in tight formation behind the leaders. Peterson

and Shaner tangled on lap eight and the yellow flag returned and Shaner went to the pits with a flat tire. On the restart, Stahl drove to the outside of Blowers and the race was on for second.

The top three were close at this point, while Shaner was flying back towards the front. Stahll got to second and shortly after Schumacher looped his car to bring out the yellow on lap 12. A three-car incident with one lap to go set up a green, white, checkered finish. Adams cruised from there to become the first two-time winner in the division. Blowers got back by Stahl for second with Shaner back to fourth and Jason Barber was fifth.

The Farm Boy BBQ WISSOTA Midwest Modified feature was a caution filled affair. After a spin on the first lap, Jeff Born took the early advantage with Steven Amundson close behind him. Cody Gardner, Troy Dahle and Jacob Stark were three wide for third while a three-car pile-up forced the races second caution.

When the green came back out, Amundson bolted past Born for the lead, Gardner was now third after another three wide maneuver and now it was Greg Pfeifer Jr. and Dahle duking it out for fourth. Gardner zoomed past Born for second and set after Amundson. Another caution for a two-car tangle on lap four tightened things up. Shortly thereafter another yellow for debris slowed the pace.

When the race resumed, Gardner was right on Amundson up front while Pfeifer got past Born for third. Gardner threw everything he had at the rookie driver Amundson but to no avail. Then Kadden Kath lost his right front wheel and collected Casey Trom for the final yellow of the race.

Amundson ran the cushion like a pro and held off Gardnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenges for his first career win.

Pfeifer Jr. was third while Dahle ended up fourth and Jason Born got to fifth in the late stages of the race.

Ryan Goergen led from start to finish in the 20-lap Power 96/ KQAQ 970AM IMCA Stock Car feature. Goergen started on the outside of row one and drove to a very comfortable win. Goergen became the sixth different winner in six nights this season. Travis Shipman held off Dan Mackenthun for second with Blake Cole and Austin Curtin in the top five.

Jacob Dahle dominated the 25lap Frenchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Repair and Fabrication USRA Modified main event.

Dahle started on the pole and plain and simply drove away from the 16-car field. Dahle was never really challenged in this one for his first win this season. Darwyn Karau had a great finish in second with Doug Hillson, Brandon Davis and Jason Cummins in the top five.

TWINS FEVERâ&#x20AC;Ś CATCH IT! Every now and then, a ballplayer comes along who has an extra amount of enthusiasm, making his brand of baseball a little more fun to watch. One of the most famous of these players â&#x20AC;&#x201C; historically, and to the extreme -- was Pete Rose.

His enthusiasm and hustle made an average Major League player into a superstar.

Another is A.J. Pierzynski .

When he catches, he is so into the game, he talks to the ball, talks to the batter, talks to anyone else within the sound of his voice. He can be so intense, sometimes he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even realize what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s saying, but the opposing players and fans sure do. He drives them nuts -- especially the fans here in Minnesota. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mostly because he used to be a Twin. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been in social situations with A.J., or as Tom Kelly calls him: Anthony, and he is really a nice guy. I remember when he was at the Dome in 2009 for the last time as a White Sox, he was getting choked up as he reminisced about the good times he had there. And that was after he received a bad case of boos from Twins fans. He even defended Twins fans, saying they should root for their team and boo the opponents, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only natural. And

then he went on to remind me that he never chose to leave Minnesota.

With Mauer coming up, he was traded to the Giants for Joe Nathan, Boof Bonzer, and Francisco Liriano. I remember he was sad when he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have friends and family in Minnesota. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to leave.â&#x20AC;?

Many times, these types of players are known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;good clubhouseâ&#x20AC;? guys -- because in some cases their talent is fading with age, but their high enthusiasm acts as a sparkplug for the rest of the team. One player of that nature was another Twins catcher, Mike Redmond. He backed up Joe Mauer when Joe was an almost-everyday catcher. Yet Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enthusiasm, even while on the bench, fired the boys up. You mightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve run into Redmond at a restaurant several hours after a game, and he would still be talking about the game.

There was another such Twin at the same time, who was younger than Mike, but whose enthusiasm made him play at a higher level.

That man is Nick Punto. Nick told me that when he was a kid, his dad took him aside and said (paraphrasing), â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re smaller than the other kids. If you want to make it in this game youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll

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With that thought, his dad taught him to be a switchhitter. Nick Gordy Jones did the rest Twins Talk himself: diving, hustling, lifting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; his wrists are as strong as Popeyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. After the second inning, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rarely see Nick wearing a clean uniform, and on the bench he was another one of the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sparkplugs. And like Redmond, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d hear Punto still talking baseball two hours after the game -- sometimes with Mike.

When Ozzie Guillen nicknamed the Twins infield â&#x20AC;&#x153;the piranhas,â&#x20AC;? Nick was the poison he had foremost in mind.

A current enthusiastic Twin is Drew Butera. Drewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, Sal, was also a Twins catcher, and was on the 1987 World Champion team.

This, in its own right, makes Drew unique; he is the only son of a former Twin to be a Twin himself.

And to play the same position as his father must give them both a special, proud feeling.

Drew grew up in Florida, and out of high school he was drafted by the Blue Jays. He declined and elected to attend college and play ball at the University of Central Florida, where he was one of the top players in the conference. In the 2005 baseball draft, the Mets picked Drew in the fifth round. In 2007 the Twins picked him up as part of a deal for infielder Luis Casilla.

After getting some experience in the minors, he was on the openingday roster in 2010. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made a few trips back to Rochester since, but his defensive work behind the plate is outstanding. He sometimes struggles at the plate, but of late

has done some nice clutch hitting and raised his average to the upper .200â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Drew is a lot of fun to be around, and attends nearly every Twin charity event. Redmond, A.J., and Punto were all generous with their time, too, but Drew will take thee stage, answer questions from fans or media, and seems to love facing a crowd. He is very entertaining, confident but not cocky, and is quite kind to the fans. He takes charity appearances very seriously, just like his game of baseball. In fact, after a recent event where he and Brian Dozier raised money for military families at Woodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Woodbury, I asked if I could have a couple minutes of his time, and he cheerfully obliged. I asked him if he had changed his swing at all, because heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been hitting so well. He lookedâ&#x20AC;Śnot angry, but awfully disappointed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are we not doing questions about this event, or baseball?â&#x20AC;? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a multi-tasker in my questioning. If I get a few moments to interview a player, I will cover the event, baseball, and anything else I can think of. I like to seize the moment and make the most of it. He said,â&#x20AC;? Ok, ok, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fine. No, I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t changed a thing. I have a better approach. I know myself a lot better. We worked on some things in the off-season. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to try and keep it going.â&#x20AC;? Then I mentioned his pitching debut, when the Twins were being blown out by Milwaukee, and Drew was called in to pitch a scoreless inning and struck out Carlos Gomez. I asked him if he had practiced pitching. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No, no, it was a complete surprise,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I did not expect that at all.â&#x20AC;? He went on: â&#x20AC;&#x153;But tonightâ&#x20AC;Ś this was really a great event. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad so many people came out for this. It was a lot of fun! The money raised tonight goes to a great cause: military families.â&#x20AC;?

Drew is a perfect fit for the Twins. He loves and plays great baseball, and he is a great guy.

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First Heatâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Nelson, Lonergan, Weber, B. Krohnberg, Elward, Peterson, Hershberger, Schoenfelder.

Second Heatâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Spitzer, S. Krohnberg, Connors, Vogt, Guttormson, Grinstead, Stark.

USRA B-Mods Featureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kylie Kath, Scott Demmer, Nate Chodur, John Warrington, Todd Borwege, Terry Kohnert, Pete Kiley Heatâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Chodur, Kiley, Demmer, Kath, Borwege, Warrington, Kohnert.

WISSOTA Street Stock Featureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kory Adams, Mike Blowers, Jesse Stahl, Tony Shaner, Jason Barber, Tyler Peterson, Nathan Schumacher, Brandon Vogt, Nick Roemhildt, Jason Newkirk, Brent Holland.

First Heatâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Blowers, Adams, Stahl, Schumacher, Barber, Vogt.

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Area Police Blotter Blooming Prairie Police June 2 Drunken Driving. Officer made a traffic stop in the city at 1:41 a.m. and arrested the driver for DWI. Stolen Vehicle. A citizen reported a vehicle theft at 10:20 a.m.

Vandalism. At 8:11 p.m., officer took a property damage report in the city.

Owatonna Police June 1 Theft. Police took a theft report in the 200 block of Mineral Springs Road North at 1:45 a.m.

Accidents. There were two separate crashes reported during the day.

The first one was at Grove Ave. S. and Main St. E. at 10:06 a.m. The other one was in the 1600 block of Cedar Ave. S. at 1:09 p.m. There were no injuries reported in either crash.

Traffic Arrest. At 8:52 p.m., officer stopped a vehicle at 24th Ave. SW and Alexander Dr. SW. An adult was arrested during the stop.

Warrant Arrest. Officers arrested an adult for a warrant in the 300 block of 22nd St. SE at 5:02 p.m.

June 2 Injury Crash. Officers responded to a personal injury accident in the 300 block of 18th St. SE at 1:01 a.m.

Vandalism. A citizen reported being a victim of property damage in the 100 block of 24th St. NE at 7:46 a.m.

Fraud. At 1:34 p.m., officer took a fraud report in the 1800 block of Elm Ave. S. June 3 Burglary. Officers responded to a report of a burglary in the 200 block of 12th St. NE at 12:46 a.m.

Traffic. At 1:31 a.m., officer made a traffic stop at Highway 14 and Interstate 35. The adult driver was arrested at the stop.

Vulnerable Adult. Officer took a report of a vulnerable adult in the 600 block of Carlanna Place NE at 6:40 a.m.

Child Protection. A complaint of child protection was received at 2:01 p.m. in the 400 block of 14th St. NE. Obscenity. At 6:40 p.m., police received a report of an exposer in the 400 block of Selby Ave. SW. Driving. Officer received a driving complaint in the 2200 block of 3rd Ave. NE at 7:03 p.m.

June 4 Theft. Officer took a report of a theft from a vehicle in the 400 block of Grove Ave. N. at 10:43 a.m.

Crim Sex. Police began investigating a criminal sexual conduct in the 100 block of Wilson Dr. NW at 12:32 p.m.

Juvenile Issue. Someone made a juvenile complaint in the 500 block of 15th St. NE at 3:06 p.m.

State Patrol.

Mark Holm was promoted to Captain of the State Patrol at Rochester. He succeeds Captain Nancy Silkey. The Rochester District is roughly the 11 counties surrounding Rochester, which make the district second in size and activity only to the metro area district. Dodge, Steele, Mower and Freeborn counties are among those included in the Rochester district.

Captain Holm was an officer with the Cannon Falls Police Department for three years prior to becoming a trooper in 1988.

Holm has served with the State Patrol for over 23 years and has spent his entire career in the Rochester District.

Prior to his first promotion, he worked as a road trooper, in the western part of the district,

and was an active member of the patrol’s Special Response Team [SRT]. In 2005, he was promoted to Lieutenant and served as a field supervisor.

Colonel Kevin Daly promoted Holm to Captain on April 11, 2012, at state patrol headquarters in St. Paul. The ceremony was attended by family and coworkers, including Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn.

Holm is originally from Hawley, Minn., and is the son of Tom and Marie Holm. After high school, he attended Alexandria Technical College for law enforcement. He currently resides in Faribault with his wife, Connie, and two children.

“It has always been an honor serving the citizens of Minnesota and being a part of such a great organization,” Holm said.

Accident. At 6:01 p.m., a crash was reported at Mineral Springs Road and Prairie Lane. There were no injuries reported and one driver was issued a citation.

June 5 DWI Arrest. Officer stopped a vehicle in the 700 block of 12th St. NE at 12:02 a.m. The driver was arrested for drunken driving.

Theft. A citizen made a theft complaint in the 200 block of Main St. E. at 8:16 a.m.

Crisis. At 9:42 p.m., officers responded to a mental health call in the 100 block of 22nd St. NW. June 6 Restraining Order. At 7:23 a.m., officer took a report of a restraining order violation in the 100 block of Cedar Ave. N. Vandalism. Officer handled a property damage report in the 1200 block of 21st Ave. NW at 9:59 a.m.

Accident. A crash was reported at Allan Ave. SW and Bridge St. W. at 3:55 p.m. No injuries were reported.

Warrant. Officers arrested an adult on a warrant in the 900 block of El Dorado St. SE. Trespassing. Police received a report of an unwanted guest in the 600 block of Rose St. E. Officers arrested an adult for trespassing.

Theft. A citizen reported a theft from a vehicle in the 1400 block of Oak Ave. S. at 10:57 p.m.

June 7 DWI Arrest. Officers stopped a vehicle at Dane Road NE and Oakview Dr. NE at 1:12 a.m. The adult driver was taken into custody for DWI. Injury Crash. At 1:16 p.m., a personal injury crash was reported at 26th St. NW and Frontage Road W. Domestic. Officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 500 block of Cedar Ave. S. at 1:58 p.m.

Identity Theft. A citizen reported being the victim of identity theft in the 2000 block of Richway Lane SE. Trespassing. At 3:36 p.m., officers responded to a trespassing complaint in the 600 block of Rose St. E. An adult was taken into custody.

Attempted Suicide. Officers responded to an attempted suicide in the 500 block of Lee St. NE at 6:03 p.m. A citation was issued at the scene.

DWI Arrest. At 10:43 p.m., officer stopped a vehicle at Oak Ave. S. and School St. W. Officers arrested the driver for DWI.

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June 3 Traffic. Deputies made two different traffic stops which resulted in citations being issued to the drivers.

The first stop took place at 44th Ave. SE and Havana Road at 1:37 a.m. and the second one on Interstate 35 at mile marker 38 at 2:10 a.m.

DWI. At 6:31 p.m., a driver was arrested for drunken driving in the 4400 block of County Road 45 North.

June 4 Fraud. At 12:12 p.m., a fraud report was taken in the 300 block of 3rd St. Driving Complaint. The sheriff’s office took a driving complaint at 98th St. SE and Highway 218 at 3:59 p.m. Deputy located the vehicle and arrested an adult.

Injury Crash. Deputies responded to a personal injury crash in the 200 block of Central Ave. W. at 6:51 p.m.

Drug Activity. An adult was arrested on drugs in the 400 block of 2nd St. NW at 7:21 p.m.

June 7 Fire. Deputies responded to a fire call on 6th St. SE at 6:43 p.m.

Steele County Sheriff June 1 Traffic. At 11:37 p.m., deputy stopped a vehicle on Interstate 35 at mile marker 41. A citation was issued to the driver.

June 2 Fatality. Deputies assisted the State Patrol with a fatal traffic crash on Highway 218 in Bixby at 5:06 a.m. A 30-year-old Blooming Prairie man was killed in the crash.

Warrant. At 4:09 p.m., deputies arrested an adult on a warrant in the

Dodge County Sheriff The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office handled 521 complaints for the week of May 30 - June 8. Some of them include: May 30 Suspicious Activity. At 12:33 a.m., a Hayfield resident reported that someone was messing with his vehicle.

May 31 Trespassing. At 6:36 p.m., there were some juveniles who were trespassing on a property in Dodge Center. The owner of the property requested that a deputy speak to their parents.

Suspicious Activity. At 7:49 p.m., there was a vehicle parked in a back lot in Kasson with a group of juveniles in it. There was loud music playing and possible suspicious activity going on.

Drugs. At 10:29 p.m., a Kasson resident reported that her daughter had been doing drugs the past couple of nights.

June 1 Suspicious Activity. At 8:33 p.m., a person was seen in a vacant house that was foreclosed over a year ago in Dodge Center.

June 2 Disturbance. At 12:59 p.m., a male and female were fighting behind the bar in West Concord. The female had the male by the collar.

Deputies transported the male to detox.

Child Endangerment. At 7:19 p.m., there were 3 small kids inside a car with no adults around in Kasson. Kasson Police and Deputies responded and arrested one subject for child endangerment and neglect.

June 3 Assist Other Agency. At 9:48 p.m., Olmsted County called Kasson Police Officers to check an address for a subject wanted in an

OUTSIDE THE LINES Continued from 2B Besides the thrill of playing in the state softball tournament, Coach Ali Mach had the added honor of being named as one of the coaches in an annual All-star day at Caswell Park in Mankato last weekend following the state tournament. The games featured 72 of the best senior players in the state, and Coach Mach was one of 12 coaches involved in the games. It was primarily a way to recognize the top coaches in the state, as well as the top senior softball players.

A WHOLE LOT OF TRASH Now that school is out for the summer and the spring sports are now complete, this gives me an opportunity to discuss briefly some other topics. The recent climb of Mt. Everest by Mayo Clinic personnel reminded me of an article in “National Geographic” discussing the amount of trash that climbers have left on their ascent, often in the lowassault in Rochester that occurried earlier in the day. Kasson Police and Deputies responded to the address and found the subject. The subject was arrested and was taken into custody to the Rochester Police Department.

June 7 Suspicious Activity. At 11:41 p.m., 3 teenagers were trying to steal a stop sign in Kasson.

Area Court News Steele County The following case was heard in Steele County District Court the week of May 21 with Judge Casey J. Christian presiding: Douglas M. Bellrichard, 40, Waseca, previously appeared and was convicted of fifth degree possession of Marijuana. He was sentenced to $2081, 180 days in county jail, no alcohol or controlled substance use, do not enter liquor establishments, maintain employment, no use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, obtain permission to leave the state, and 5 years of supervised probation.

The following misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Steele County District Court the week of May 21 – 26: MN Dept. of Natural Resources Jennifer R. Tracy, 25, Byron, angling without a license, $131.

MN State Patrol Rochester Juan R. Alcaraz, 35, Austin, open bottle, $181; Henry Amos, 62, Minneapolis, seat belt, $106; Kelly J. Brost, 21, Fargo, ND, speeding, $221; Kathleen A. Gagnon, 51, Chanhassen, speeding, $131; Roger A. Larson, 64, Ellendale, vehicle weight violation, $1081; Patrick J. Lynch, 63, Austin, speeding, $121; Gustavo A. Martinez, 30, Owatonna, speeding, $221; Daniel W. McSellers, 37, St. Louis, MO, speeding, $121; David A. Mertens, 18, Wells, speeding, $141; Rickey R. Neal Jr., 22, Evansdale, IA, speeding and possession of Marijuana, $371; Luke D. Ranvek, 31, Kasson, seat belt, $106; Nicole M. Wheeler, 27, Fort Laebenworth, KS, speeding, $231 and 1 year of supervised probation.

Owatonna Police Department Michelle L. Adams, 42, Faribault, speeding, $121; Jamison W. Allen, 37, Owatonna, speeding, $131; Alex N. Arndt, 16, Owatonna, failure to obey traffic control device, $131; Merle A. Behr, 63, Alden, speeding, $131; Samuel D. Berg, 19, Isle, suspended license and no protective eyewear while operating motorcycle, $331; Joshua A. Bradley, 28, Owatonna, mistreating animals, $381, 30 days in county jail and 1 year of supervised probation; Jeffery L. Britcher Jr., 24, Lemars, IA, solicitors vio-

oxygen zone above 26,000 feet, where shedding a few pounds can preserve precious energy.

Melting ice in recent years has begun to reveal the scope of the high-altitude imprint.

Oxygen tanks and other long frozen jetsam have appeared.

Though tons of refuse are removed annually from base camps, last spring two Nepali groups, Extreme Everest Expedition and Eco Everest Expedition targeted the peak’s upper reaches and hauled down seven tons of waste, including debris from a 1973 helicopter crash.

Nepalis are also concerned about corpses collecting on the mountain they consider holy.

Since 1996 some 80 climbers have perished above base camp, and most remain near the spot where they died. Recovering bodies was generally considered logistically unfeasible, but, as traffic on Everest has increased, so too has the

desire to clean it. That sounds like quite a problem, but one which should be dealt with.

Let’s close this week with the answers to the three questions I asked last week. Remember, these are not trick questions, but straight questions with straight answers.

The one sport in which neither the spectators or the participants know the score or the leader: Boxing. A North American landmark is constantly moving backwards, as its rim is worn down about a half foot each year because of the millions of gallons of water going over the falls every minute: Niagara Falls. Only two vegetables that can live to produce for several growing seasons are rhubarb and asparagus. That is enough of that for one week, but I may stump readers with a few more in the future.

We’ll talk again!

lation, $131; Jaclyn R. Brown, 34, Savage, cancelled license, $581, 89 days in county jail, and 1 year of supervised probation; Nicole A. Buecksler, 32, Owatonna, issuing dishonored check, $825.14 and 1 year of supervised probation; Shannon W. Callahan, 40, Albert Lea, suspended license, $281; Miguel A. Carreon Balderas, 18, Owatonna, seat belt, $106; Anthony W. Caywood, 29, Owatonna, expired tabs, $111; Lorenzo M. Cook, 21, Owatonna, seat belt, $106; Lorenzo C. Davis, 25, Owatonna, assault, $381, no alcohol or controlled substance use, chemical dependency treatment, do not enter liquor establishments, anger management and 2 years of supervised probation; Sandra L. Dodd, 41, Owatonna, illegal movement on red, $131; Krystin N. Dyche, 24, Owatonna, seat belt, $106; Ali H. Farah, 46, Owatonna, stop sign, $131; Brandon A. Goff, 27, Owatonna, seat belt, $106; Lance E. Goodemann, 61, Albert Lea, stop sign, $131; Amber N. Grunwald, 17, Waseca, expired tabs, $111; Kelly A. Hamborg, 30, Owatonna, DWI, $511, 2 days in county jail, no alcohol or controlled substance use, do not enter liquor establishments, chemical dependency treatment, 224 hours of community service and 3 years of supervised probation; Erin D. Hoepner, 20, Faribault, shoplifting, $81, diversion program and 1 year of unsupervised probation; Timothy J. Honigschmidt, 37, Owatonna, speeding, $131; Lindsay K. Johnson, 19, Owatonna, speeding, $131; Alan B. Johnston, 31, Owatonna, DWI, $1006, no alcohol or controlled substance use, do not enter liquor establishments, chemical dependency treatment, attend MADD impact panel, and 3 years of supervised probation; Kelsey A. Koziolik, 20, Owatonna, possession of Paraphernalia and Marijuana $181; Grant M. Kubat, 19, Owatonna, theft, $81, diversion program and 1 year of unsupervised probation; John E. Lennox, 26, Owatonna, revoked license, $281; Susan V. Luschen, 51, Owatonna, speeding, $131; Brent L. Lywak, 26, Owatonna, muffler violation, $131; Mackenzie M. Meixner, 23, Owatonna, seat belt, $106; Bisharo A. Mohammed, 21, Owatonna, theft, $381 and 1 year of unsupervised probation; Adam M. Monson, 27, Owatonna, seat belt, $106; Zachary W. Nash, 20, Janesville, no front plate, $111; Misty L. Nelsen, 40, Glenville, speeding, $131; Robert H. Nelson, 81, Owatonna, seat belt, $106; Tony Nguyen, 54, Owatonna, failure to obey traffic control device, $131; Shane L. Passehl, 31, Owatonna, seat belt, $106; Jeremiah J. Petersen, 30, Owatonna, possession of Paraphernalia, $131; Constance T. Pirkl, 77, Blooming Prairie, seat belt, $106; Steffan A. Postier, 21, Owatonna, seat belt, $106; Daniel S. Rezac, 28, Owatonna, failure to obey traffic

control device, $131; Jeffrey T. Ringrose, 46, Faribault, speeding, $141; Devin J. Sawyer, 17, Owatonna, speeding, $201; Ann M. Schmidt, 56, Owatonna, improper information on license, $101; Brandon G. Schramm, 20, Owatonna, littering, $181; Jeffrey M. Solomon, 53, Owatonna, speeding, $141; Sara E. Spatenka, 40, Owatonna, seat belt, $106; Laura M. Stubbe, 45, Bemidji, seat belt, $106; Todd R. Substad, 51, Eagle Lake, speeding, $121; Jeffrey R. Transue, 26, Owatonna, stop sign, $131; Wayne C. Vanderhorst, 76, Owatonna, seat belt, $106; Debra K. Voegele, 54, Medford, speeding, $131; Stephen L. Wacker, 46, Faribault, seat belt, $106; Kylie N. Way, 17, Faribault, seat belt, $106; Khole J. Wheeler, 21, Owatonna, speeding, $121; Khadar M. Yasin, 36, Owatonna, speeding, $121; James P. Zylstra, 57, Owatonna, seat belt, $106.

Steele County Sheriff’s Office Lester J. Drake, 19, Chicago Heights, IL, possession of Marijuana, $131; William J. Hardenbergh, 57, Shorewood, speeding, $141; Rafael Hernandez-Solis, 33, Albert Lea, speeding and revoked license, $341; Dewaine G. Holida, 53, Waseca, possession of Paraphernalia, $131; Nicole M. Marlin, 30, Albert Lea, seat belt, child passener restraint system and keeping to the right on roadway, $181; Scott W. Ptacek, 19, Owatonna, damage to property, $81, diversion program and 1 year of unsupervised probation.

Dodge County The following case was heard in Dodge County District Court the week of May 28 with Judge Joseph F. Wieners presiding: Dennis J. Hedberg, 37, Owatonna, previously appeared and was convicted of felony terroristic threats. Hedberg was sentenced to $75, no alcohol or controlled substance use, do not enter liquor establishments, domestic abuse treatment, no contact with victim, maintain employment, no use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, 50 hours of community service and 5 years of supervised probation.

The following misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of May 28 – June 4: Dodge County Sheriff’s Office Julie K. Ace, 46, Rochester, speeding, $140; Terry Campbell, 54, West Concord, burning prohibited garbage, $110 and 6 months of unsupervised probation; Joshua B. Coman, 24, West Concord, speeding, $130, 1 hour of community service and 1 year of unsupervised probation;

AREA COURT NEWS Continued on Page 8B

Steele County’s Most Wanted

Last Name: CASTRO First Name: ALEJANDRO Middle Name: NMN Gender: MALE Eye Color: BRO Race: HISPANIC Height: 5’ 6” Weight: 160 lbs

Last Name: HUTCHINSON First Name: SPENCER Middle Name: MORGAN Gender: Male Eye Color: BLU Race: WHITE Height: 5’ 11 Weight: 140 lbs

Last Name: DEGOLLADO First Name: RICARDO Middle Name: NMN Gender: Male Eye Color: BRO Race: HISPANIC Height: 5’ 9” Weight: 210 lbs

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Last Name: LEE First Name: ANDREW Middle Name: DAVID Gender: MALE Eye Color: BROWN Race: WHITE Height: 5’ 9” Weight: 200 lbs

2 warrants for DUI violation

Warrant for Aggravated Viol.

2 Warrants

Warrant for check violation

Warrant for DUI

Call 911 if you know the whereabouts of any of these criminals.

The Times • Tuesday, June 12, 2012 • 7B

Leggal Notices Foreclosure

Mortgage Foreclosure

Mortgage Foreclosure

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALEPRIVATE

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALEPRIVATE

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: November 14, 2003 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $140,505.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Robert I. Duffee and Dianne G. Duffee, Husband and Wife MORTGAGEE: Timberland Mortgage Services, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed November 14, 2003, Steele County Recorder; Document No. A317105 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc., a California corporation, nka Wells Fargo Bank, successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. by written assignment recorded on January 13, 2004 as Document No. A 318675 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Commencing at a point 447.92 feet East and 227 feet South of the NW Corner of the East half of the SE 1/4 of Section 2-107-20, running thence South 98 feet, thence East 190 feet, thence North 98 feet, thence West 190 feet to the point of beginning.

STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1725 Woodlawn Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Steele County, Minnesota THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $130,356.81 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 3, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Steele County Sheriff’s office, in the Law Enforcement Center, 204 Pearl Street East, Owatonna, Minnesota to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale.

Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on January 3, 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: May 9, 2012 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee By:

REITER & SCHILLER, P.A. /s/ Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq. Sarah J.B. Adam, Esq. N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. James J. Pauly, Esq. Brian F. Kidwell, Esq. Steven R. Pennock, Esq. Curt N. Trisko, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 25 North Dale Street St. Paul, MN 55102-2227 (651) 209-9760 (E8715)

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 1725 Woodlawn Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060 (2) Transaction Agent Timberland Mortgage Services, Inc. (3) Name of Mortgage Originator (Lender) Timberland Mortgage Services, Inc. (4) Residential Servicer Wells Fargo Bank 800-416-1472 (5) Tax Parcel Identification Number 17-002-2127 (6) Transaction Agent’s Mortgage ID Number (MERS number) none 5/15,5/22,5/29 6/5,6/12,6/19

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THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOTAFFECTED BY THISACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 30, 2004 MORTGAGOR(S): Monique L. Kraay, a single person MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed for record May 4, 2004, as Document No. A321521 in the office of the County Recorder in Steele County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT(S) OF MORTGAGE: Assignment dated April 30, 2004 to Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, filed for record May 4, 2004, as Document No. A321522 in the office of the County Recorder in Steele County, Minnesota.

Said mortgage is not Registered Land.

TRANSACTION AGENT: None TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: None LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank Home Mortgage MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 247 1st Street SE Blooming Prairie, MN 55917 TAX PARCEL ID NUMBER: 14-105-0108 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 8, Block 1, Olson’s Addition to the Village of Blooming Prairie, Steele County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Steele ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $ 81,900.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: $73,417.03 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof.

PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 19, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Steele County Sheriff’s Office located at the Law Enforcement Center, 204 Pearl Street East, City of Owatonna 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 January 19, 2013. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: May 22, 2012.

MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY Assignee of Mortgagee Marinus W. Van Putten, Jr., Reg. No. 11232X BEST & FLANAGAN LLP 225 South Sixth Street, Suite 4000 Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 339-7121 Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR 5/22,5/29,6/5 6/12,6/19,6/26

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: May 28, 2010 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $93,112.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Paul F. Watkins, single MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed June 4, 2010, Steele County Recorder; Document No. A000371522; order correcting marital status recorded April 2, 2012 as Document No. A000383798 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: None LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Commencing at a point 33 feet North and 24.75 feet East of the Southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section 35, Township 108, North of Range 20 West, which point is marked by an iron rod marker, running thence North 64 degrees 45’West 149 feet to an iron pipe marker, thence North parallel with and 110 feet West of the North and South centerline of said Section, 350 feet; thence East at a 90 degrees angle 198.43 feet to an iron rod marker; thence South 0 degree 21’West 80 feet to iron rod marker; thence North 90 degrees East 183 feet to centerline of public road; passing through iron rod marker on West line of said public road; thence South 0 degree 21’West 335.5 feet along centerline of said road to a point 33 feet North of the South line of said Section 35; thence North 89 degrees 33’ West parallel with South line of said Section, 244.15 feet to point of beginning; subject to easement for public road and containing 0.95 acre, more or less, in said Southeast Quarter of Southwest Quarter and 2.23 acres, more or less, in said Southwest Quarter of said Southeast Quarter of said Section.

STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2662 24th Avenue NE, Owatonna, MN 55060 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Steele County, Minnesota THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $97,216.63 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 10, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Steele County Sheriff’s office, in the Law Enforcement Center, 204 Pearl Street East, Owatonna, Minnesota to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale.

Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on January 10, 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: May 17, 2012 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee

By:

REITER & SCHILLER, P.A. /s/ Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq. Sarah J.B. Adam, Esq. N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. James J. Pauly, Esq. Brian F. Kidwell, Esq. Steven R. Pennock, Esq. Curt N. Trisko, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 25 North Dale Street

St. Paul, MN 55102-2227 (651) 209-9760 (E2861) 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 2662 24th Avenue NE, Owatonna, MN 55060 (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 12-035-2310 (6) Transaction Agent’s Mortgage ID Number (MERS number) None 5/22,5/29,6/5 6/12,6/19,6/26

Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT AND DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT MONEY FROM ANYONE WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. 5/29,6/5,6/12 6/19,6/26,7/3

Mortgage Foreclosure

Mortgage Foreclosure

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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.

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: December 4, 2007 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $172,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Mark R. McGaheran and Debra J. McGaheran, As Husband and Wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100029500021992973 LENDER: Community Bank Owatonna SERVICER: Cenlar FSB DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed December 12, 2007, Steele County Registrar of Titles, as Document Number T000062415 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Cenlar FSB; Dated: March 2, 2012 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 7, Block 1, Radel's Country Club Addition No. 2 REGISTERED PROPERTY PROPERTY ADDRESS: 450 Allan Ave, Owatonna, MN 55060 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 17.318.0107 Cert No. 17269 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Steele THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $169,754.07 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 19, 2012, 10:00am PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, Law Enforcement Center, 204 Pearl Street East, Owatonna, MN 55060 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on January 22, 2013.

"THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: May 17, 2012 Cenlar FSB 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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: January 15, 2009 MORTGAGOR: Denys A. Aldrich, a single woman.

MORTGAGEE: Prestige Mortgage, LLC. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 21, 2009 Steele County Recorder, Document No. A000361608.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Prestige Mortgage, LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 202 Central Avenue West, Medford, MN 55049 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 161011205 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, all in Block 12, in Johnson and Company Addition to the Village (now City) of Medford, Minnesota, Steele County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: S t e e l e ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $ 1 4 0 , 3 0 6 . 0 0 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID

BY MORTGAGEE: $ 1 4 7 , 1 7 4 . 11 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: S t e e l e County Sheriff’s Office, Law Enforcement Center, 204 Pearl Street East, Owatonna, 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 January 28, 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: May 17, 2012 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee

USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30-11044 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 6/5,6/12,6/19 6/26,7/3,7/10

B.P. City Council Proposed City of Blooming Prairie City Council Meeting Agenda June 18, 2012 7 P.M. Call to Order Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes Financial Report Committee/Commission Reports 1. B.P. Public Utilities 2. E.D.A. 3. B.P. Planning & Zoning a.) Variance 4. B.P. Fire Commission 5. B.P. Ambulance Commission Business 1. Audit Presentation and Approval 2. Liquor License Renewal 3. Pay Request #12 – BCM Construction 4. Pay Request – Center Avenue Improvements 5. Appointment of Election Judges 6. Feasibility Report – 4th Place NW 7. Employee Policy Addition – Health Care Savings Plan 8. Request for Liquor in the Park – Chamber Picnic 9. Request for Liquor in the Park – Family Picnic 10. Temporary On-Sale Liquor License – B.P. Servicemen’s Club 11. Request for Gambling Permit – Women of Today City Administrator’s Report 1. Blacktop Repair 2. Emergency Sirens 3. Seal Coating 4. Pine Springs Pool Operation 5. Property Tax Collection 6. Issues at Compost Site City Attorney’s Report Council Members’ Reports Adjourn This Agenda is Subject to Change 6/12

B.P. School Minutes REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN April 12, 2012 A regular school board work session was held at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2012, in the Board Room at the High School.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Kaplan, Jenny Thurnau, Jon Sunde, Kathi Peterson, Rodney Krell MEMBERS ABSENT: Jamie Bodentstab, Ronald Janning ALSO PRESENT: Superintendent of Schools DISCUSSION ITEMS: General review and discussion was held on agenda items for the April 16, 2012, regular school board meeting.

Respectfully Submitted, Kathi Peterson Pro Tempore Clerk of the School Board Independent School District #756 Blooming Prairie, MN 6/12

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2012 • The Times

Mortgage Foreclosure

Mortgage Foreclosure

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALEPRIVATE

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALEPRIVATE

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.

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: April 14, 2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $120,600.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Roland D. James and Toni J. James, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as nominee for American Brokers Conduit, a New York corporation DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed May 9, 2006, Steele County Recorder; Document No. A000341080 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. by written assignment recorded on February 6, 2012 as Document No. A000382803 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The Westerly Half of Lot 6 in Block 1, Merrill Odell’s Additon to Owatonna EXCEPT: Commencing at the most Northerly corner of said Lot 6, thence Southwesterly 66 feet along the Northwesterly line of said Lot 6 to the True Point of Beginning; thence Southeasterly 106 feet along a line parallel with the Northeasterly line of said Lot 6; thence Southwesterly 66 feet along a line parallel with the Northwesterly line of said Lot 6 to the Southwesterly line of said Lot 6; thence Northwesterly 106 feet to the most Westerly corner of said Lot 6; thence Northeasterly 66 feet to said True point of Beginning, Steele County, Minnesota.

STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 576 Mineral Springs Road, Owatonna, MN 55060 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Steele County, Minnesota THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $117,839.21 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 31, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Steele County Sheriff’s office, in the Law Enforcement Center, 204 Pearl Street East, Owatonna, Minnesota to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale.

Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on January 31, 2013.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: ROLAND D. JAMES AND TONI J. JAMES “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: DATE OF MORTGAGE: August 25, 2004 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $188,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Jason A. Math and Jonna M. Math, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware coproration, as nominee for American Mortgage Network, Inc., a Delaware corporation DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed September 1, 2004, Steele County Recorder; Document No. A325333 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. by written assignment recorded on June 20, 2011 as Document No. A000378668 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 4, Block 1, Jones second Addition STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 415 3rd Street Southwest, Medford, MN 55049 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Steele County, Minnesota THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $179,266.40 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 31, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Steele County Sheriff’s office, in the Law Enforcement Center, 204 Pearl Street East, Owatonna, Minnesota to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale.

Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on January 31, 2013.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: JASON A. MATH AND JONNA M. MATH “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”

Dated: June 5, 2012 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee REITER & SCHILLER, P.A. By: /s/ Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq. Sarah J.B. Adam, Esq. N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. James J. Pauly, Esq. Brian F. Kidwell, Esq. Steven R. Pennock, Esq. Curt N. Trisko, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 25 North Dale Street St. Paul, MN 55102-2227 (651) 209-9760 (E8114) 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 576 Mineral Springs Road, Owatonna, MN 55060 (2) Transaction Agent Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as nominee for American Brokers Conduit, a New York corporation (3) Name of Mortgage Originator (Lender) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as nominee for American Brokers Conduit, a New York corporation (4) Residential Servicer Wells Fargo 800-416-1472 (5) Tax Parcel Identification Number 17-113-0113 (6) Transaction Agent’s Mortgage ID Number (MERS number) 100024200012436941 6/12,6/19,6/26 7/3,7/10,7/17

Dated: June 5, 2012 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee By:

REITER & SCHILLER, P.A. /s/ Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq. Sarah J.B. Adam, Esq. N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. James J. Pauly, Esq. Brian F. Kidwell, Esq. Steven R. Pennock, Esq. Curt N. Trisko, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 25 North Dale Street St. Paul, MN 55102-2227 (651) 209-9760 (E7571)

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 415 3rd Street Southwest, Medford, MN 55049 (2) Transaction Agent Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware coproration, as nominee for American Mortgage Network, Inc., a Delaware corporation (3) Name of Mortgage Originator (Lender) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware coproration, as nominee for American Mortgage Network, Inc., a Delaware corporation (4) Residential Servicer Wells Fargo 800-416-1472 (5) Tax Parcel Identification Number 16-107-0104 (6) Transaction Agent’s Mortgage ID Number (MERS number) 1001310-2040593701-0 6/12,6/19,6/26 7/3,7/10,7/17

Mortgage Foreclosure NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALEPRIVATE 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 14, 2009 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $270,900.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Lori K. Suchanek and Bradley J. Suchanek, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as nominee for Advisors Mortgage, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability company DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed October 20, 2009, Steele County Recorder; Document No. A000367260 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: All the part of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section 23, Township 105 North, Range 21 West, Steele County, Minnesota, described by: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4); thence North 00º21’51” East, assumed bearing, 1220.67 feet along the East line of said Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) to the True Point of Beginning; thence North 00º21’51” East 99.01 feet to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of said Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4); thence North 00º21’51” East 400.0 feet along the East line of said Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4); thence North 89º 56’27” West 523.77 feet along a line parallel with the North line of said Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4); thence South 00º21’51” West 400.00 feet tot he North line of said Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4); thence South 00º21’51” West 99.01 feet; thence South 89º 56’ 27” East 523.77 feet to said True Point of Beginning. Containing 4.81 acres, more or less, in the NE 1/4 of NE 1/4. Containing 1.19 acres, more or less, in the SE 1/4 or NE 1/4.

STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 14050 SW 52nd Avenue, Ellendale, MN 56026 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Steele County, Minnesota THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $270,034.91 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 31, 2012 at 10:00a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Steele County Sheriff’s office, in the Law Enforcement Center, 204 Pearl Street East, Owatonna, Minnesota to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale.

Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on January 31, 2013.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: June 7, 2012 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee REITER & SCHILLER, P.A. By: /s/ Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq. Sarah J.B. Adam, Esq. N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. James J. Pauly, Esq. Brian F. Kidwell, Esq. Steven R. Pennock, Esq. Curt N. Trisko, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 25 North Dale Street St. Paul, MN 55102-2227 (651) 209-9760 (E8215) 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 14050 SW 52nd Avenue, Ellendale, MN 56026 (2) Transaction Agent Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as nominee for Advisors Mortgage, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability company (3) Name of Mortgage Originator (Lender) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as nominee for Advisors Mortgage, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability company (4) Residential Servicer Wells Fargo 800-416-1472 (5) Tax Parcel Identification Number 03-023-1101 (6) Transaction Agent’s Mortgage ID Number (MERS number) 100199600012374308 6/12,6/19,6/26 7/3,7/10,7/17

Postponement 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: May 1, 2003 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $89,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Paula L. Aldrich and Raymond P. Aldrich, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. LENDER: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. SERVICER: Wells Fargo Bank, NA DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed May 6, 2003, Steele County Recorder, as Document Number A 310176 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Commencing at a point 2 rods East and 12 rods and 2 links South of the NW corner of E1/4 of SE1/4 of SE1/4 of Section 3-107-20; running thence East 127.60 feet; thence South 66 feet; thence West 127.60 feet; thence North 66 feet to the point of beginning A N D The E1/2 of the following described property: Commencing at a point 2 rods East and 12 rods and 2 links South of the NW corner of E1/4 of SE1/4 of SE1/4 of Section 3-107-20; thence East to a point 2 rods West of the East boundary of said SE1/4 of said SE1/4; thence South 66 feet; thence West to a point 2 rods East of the West boundary line of said E1/4 of SE1/4 of SE1/4; thence North 66 feet to point of beginning PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1315 Bigelow Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 17.003.2207 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Steele THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $84,737.68 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: June 5, 2012, 10:00am PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, Law Enforcement Center, 204 Pearl Street East, Owatonna, MN 55060 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 December 5, 2012.

"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: April 17, 2012 Wells Fargo Bank, NA, successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. 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 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT AND DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT MONEY FROM ANYONE WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The above referenced sale scheduled for June 5, 2012 at 10:00 AM, has been postponed to July 10, 2012, at 10:00 AM, located at Law Enforcement Center, 204 Pearl Street East, Owatonna, MN 55060, said County and State.

If this is an owner occupied, single-family dwelling, the premises must be vacated by January 10, 2013 at 11:59 PM.

Dated: June 6, 2012.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA, successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. 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 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 Attorney for Mortgagee 6/12

Postponement 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: December 7, 2009 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $189,560.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Josh Dale and Holly L. Dale, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. T R A N S A C T I O N AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100052221010839741 LENDER: American Mortgage & Equity Consultants, Inc. SERVICER: Wells Fargo Bank, NA DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed December 21, 2009, Steele County Recorder, as Document Number A000368421, Thereafter amended by Amendment to Mortgage dated April 11, 2011 and filed November 8, 2011 as Document Number A000381093.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, NA; Dated: October 24, 2011 filed: October 27, 2011, recorded as document number A000380851 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: All that part of the North Half of Southwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 105 North, Range 21 West, Steele County, Minnesota, described by: Commencing at the Northwest Corner of said Southwest Quarter; thence South 0° 00’ East, assumed bearing, 468.00 feet along the West line of said Southwest Quarter to the True Point of Beginning; thence North 90° 00’ East 202.00 feet; thence South 0° 00’ East 58.00 feet; thence North 90° 00’ East 100.00 feet; thence South 0° 0’ East 115.00 feet; thence North 90° 00’ West 124.00 feet; thence South 0° 00’ East 86.00 feet; thence North 90° 00’ West 178.00 feet to the West line of said Southwest Quarter; thence North 0° 00’ East 259.00 feet to said True Point of Beginning.

Containing 1.42 acres, more or less.

Containing 1.13 acres, more or less, excluding highway easement.

Subject to a public highway easement along the West line thereof.

PROPERTYADDRESS: 16411 South West 52Nd Ave, Ellendale, MN 56026 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 03-036-3101 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Steele THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $206,976.90 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: June 5, 2012, 10:00am PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Main Office, Law Enforcement Center, 204 Pearl Street East, Owatonna, MN 55060 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 December 5, 2012.

“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: April 6, 2012 Wells Fargo Bank, NA 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 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060

PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT AND DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT MONEY FROM ANYONE WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The above referenced sale scheduled for June 5, 2012, at 10:00 AM, has been postponed to July 6, 2012, at 10:00 AM, located at Law Enforcement Center, 204 Pearl Street East, Owatonna, MN 55060, said County and State.

If this is an owner occupied, single-family dwelling, the premises must be vacated by January 7, 2013 at 11:59 PM. Dated: June 5, 2012.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP _______________________ 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 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee 6/12

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Dodge County Spencer T. Condon, 17, Kasson, speeding, $120; Ronald R. Cross Jr., 36, Edgerton, WI, open bottle, $180; Jeffrey M. Davis, 58, Hayfield, speeding, $120; Bushara A. Dosa, 32, Rochester, speeding, $130 and 1 year of unsupervised probation; Chad B. Dupey, 36, Hayfield, revoked license, $280; John H. Edwin, 42, Albert Lea, speeding, $140; Leslie K. Eggert, 51, Kenyon, speeding, $120; Justin M. Gartner, 19, Dodge Center, minor consumption and possession of Marijuana, $230; Jon E. Goellner, 47, Rochester, expired license, $180; Lynndon M. Hecker, 24, Eden Prairie, speeding, $140; Amy M. Hrtanek, 25, Mantorville, failure to obtain new license after moving, $100; Oliver B. Lee, 23, Hayfield, cancelled license, $280; Jennifer P. Lerfald, 27, Kenyon, speeding, $120; Matthew J. Madery, 20, Kasson, speeding; Thomas P. Manning, 27, Lincoln, NE, revoked license, 90 days in county jail; Adam B. Meyer, 17, Dodge Center, seat belt; Anita A. Meyer, 77, Owatonna, speeding, $220; Kayla M. Mulholland, 24, Mantorville, disorderly conduct, $180 and 1 year of unsupervised probation; Wayne A. Oakland, 20, Rochester, minor consumption, $180; Joseph W. Pearson, 26, Edgerton, WI, open bottle and speeding, $230; Daniel J. Prescher, 35, Byron, speeding, $140; Brett A. Rand, 20, Rochester, minor consumption, $180; Brendan M. Ruport, 18, Mantorville, minor consumption, $180; Travis A. Schleusner, 20, Dodge Center, speeding, $140; Robert M Spahr Jr., 20, Owatonna, theft, $130 and 1 year of unsupervised probation; Kyle D. Thaden, 19, Dodge Center, underage drinking and driving, $380 and 1 year of unsupervised probation; Jason S. Voerster, 38, Minneapolis, speeding, $220; Kristin R. Walker, 30, Rochester, speeding, $140; Ahmed H. Warsame, 39, Faribault, speeding, $140; Bryant K. Westrom, 18, Kasson, no insurance, $280; Kelly Jo E. Zimmerman, 39, Pine Island, seat belt, $105.

Kasson Police Department Madison L. Anderson, 25, Kasson, revoked license and no insurance, $380 and 1 year of unsupervised probation; Nathan C. Anderson, 20, Kasson, stop sign, $130; Michael W. Connelly, 59, Byron, unlawful passing, $130; Aaron A. Folkert, 38, Mantorville, speeding, $130; Jon L. Fosness, 63, Mantorville, seat belt, $105; Jamie A. Heidt, 36, Mantorville, no child passenger restraint system, $130; Kenneth C. Hill, 58, Mantorville, seat belt, $105; Steven C. Hughes, 59, Kasson, seat belt, $105; Larry E. Huisman, 49, Kasson, seat belt, $105; Lyann M. Knutson, 53, Kasson, speeding, $140; Reynold Kuckinka, 67, Kasson, seat belt, $105; Wyatt M. Kundert, 17, Mantorville, speeding, $40 and 6 months of unsupervised probation; Chad M. Maroo, 36, Kasson, seat belt, $105; Theresa S. Randall, 49, Lake City, seat belt, $25; Kevin E. Shaw, 54, Dodge Center, seat belt, $105; John Vincek, 32, Stewartville, issuing dishonored check, $343.46 and 1 year of unsupervised probation; Walter L. Wagner, 75, Kasson, speeding, $130; Leroy H. Witzel, 86, Kasson, seat belt, $105; Alicia N. Zelinski, 23, Kasson, seat belt, $105.

MN State Patrol Rochester Andrea L. Cheville-Basford, 47, Kasson, speeding, $120; Ben A. Freshwater, 17, Rochester, speeding, $130; Paul M. Olson, 46, Faribault, seat belt, $105; Justin R. Onken, 21, Dodge Center, suspended license, $280.

West Concord Police Department Jacqueline Cleveland, 54, Brooklyn Park, revoked license, $125 and 1 year of unsupervised probation; Jose A. Luna, 32, Northfield, no insurance and revoked license, $380.

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B.P. School Minutes REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN April 16, 2012 A regular school board meeting of the School Board of Independent School District #756, Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, was held in the High School Media Center on April 16, 2012, at 7:15 p.m. (open forum at 7 p.m.).

7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PUBLIC FORUM No comments.

I. CALL TO ORDER â&#x20AC;&#x201C;CHAIRPERSON II.ROLL CALL - CLERK Linda Kaplan, Jenny Thurnau, Jon Sunde, Kathi Peterson, Rodney Krell, Jamie Bodenstab, Ronald Janning ALSO PRESENT: Superintendent of Schools; Elementary Principal; BPTA Members; School Patron MEMBERS ABSENT: None III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Jenny Thurnau and seconded by Kathi Peterson to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion carried. (7 Aye/0 Nay) IV. PRINCIPAL REPORTS Mr. Staloch reported on the following: interviews have taken place for the upcoming elem. special education teacher position, MCA testing, the Literacy Plan, and teacher observations.

Mr. Olson reported on the following: the greenhouse is ready for panels, testing/improved scores, and upcoming banquet and awards nights.

V. ITEMS ON WHICH BOARD ACTION IS REQUESTED A. Minutes, Bills, Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report Motion by Jamie Bodenstab seconded by Linda Kaplan to approve the following items. Motion carried. (7 Aye/0 Nay) *minutes from the March 15, 2012, regular school board work session and the March 19, 2012, regular school board meeting *handwritten checks for the month of March in the amount of $17,223.05; bills for the month of April in the amount of $140,045.27; and April payroll in the amount of $394,627.57 * treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report as submitted with no transfers necessary since the regular March school board meeting B. Resolutions Relating to the Termination and Non-Renewal of Teaching Contracts Motion by Rodney Krell and seconded by Kathi Peterson to approve a resolution relating to the termination and non-renewal of the teaching contract of a probationary teacher.

Motion carried. (Roll Call Vote: 7 Aye/0 Nay Motion by Rodney Krell and seconded by Jenny Thurnau to approve a resolution relating to the termination and non-renewal of the teaching contract of a probationary teacher.

Motion carried. (Roll Call Vote: 7 Aye/0 Nay) C. Resolution Proposing to Place Personnel On Unrequested Leave of Absence Motion by Rodney Krell and seconded by Kathi Peterson to approve a resolution proposing to place a staff member on unrequested leave of absence. Motion carried.

(7 Aye/ 0 Nay) D. Graduation Requirements Motion by Linda Kaplan and seconded by Jenny Thurnau to approve increasing graduation requirements to 25 credits overall from the current 24. This requirement will be in effect

with the class graduating of 2016.

Motion carried. (7 Aye/0 Nay) Technology Purchase/rSchool Store Motion by Rodney Krell and seconded by Ronald Janning to approve Supt. Olson to purchase ten iPads.

Motion carried. (7 Aye/0 Nay) Motion by Kathi Peterson and seconded by Rodney Krell to approve an online payment method of collecting fees for lunches, activities, and any other fees deemed necessary via the district website through rSchool Store. There will be a minimum purchase amount of $35.00 and a three percent transaction fee charged to those making the payments using this system. Motion carried. (7 Aye/0 Nay) Resolution for Membership in the MSHSL Motion by Kathi Peterson and seconded by Jenny Thurnau to approve a resolution for membership in the MSHSL for the 2012-13 school year. Motion carried. (7 Aye/0 Nay) Title I Resolution Motion by Jenny Thurnau and seconded by Linda Kaplan to approve a resolution for Title I participation. Motion carried. (7 Aye/0 Nay) Student Insurance Program Motion by Kathi Peterson and seconded by Rodney Krell to participate in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Student Assurance Services, Inc.â&#x20AC;? voluntary student insurance coverage for the 2012-2013 school year. Motion carried. (7 Aye/0 Nay) I.District Audit 2011-2012 Motion by Kathi Peterson and seconded by Linda Kaplan to approve CliftonLarsonAllen to conduct the current year district audit. Motion carried. (7 Aye/0 Nay) VI.ITEMS OF INFORMATION AND/ OR DISCUSSION ONLY A.Negotiations Update Mr. Olson gave an update.

B.Committee Reports A report update was given by the following committees: Education Foundation, Negotiations, and Technology.

C.Enrollment Data Enrollment for 2011-2012 school year as of April 11, 2012, was 380 at the Elementary School and 333 at the High School.

PSEO numbers are twelve full-time (four seniors/ eight juniors) and no part-time.

PSEO numbers are included in the high school total of 333.

D.Dates to Note The Board noted dates of importance.

VII.SUPERINTENDENT OR BOARD MEMBER ITEMS Mr. Olson personally thanked the Blooming Prairie Education Foundation for their hard work and commitment to education.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Rodney Krell and seconded by Jon Sunde to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Motion carried.

(7 Aye/0 Nay) Tentatively, a School Board Work Session will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 6:00 a.m. in the Board Room at the High School. Tentatively, the next regular meeting of the School Board will be Monday, May 21, 2012, at 7:15 p.m. in the High School Media Center (public forum begins at 7:00 p.m.).

A complete copy of the official minutes may be found in their entirety in the official minute book located in the superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office at the high school; however, they will not be available until approved by the School Board.

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