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FINALLY, SILENCE BROKEN

Unrest flares up again at Prairie Manor By RICK BUSSLER Publisher

is accepting my resignation,” Johnson said. “I told her I haven’t resigned, but she said it’s your last day.” Deidra At about Burke 11:45 a.m. Johnson quietly walked out the door—the second administrator to leave under a cloud in less than six months. The previous administrator had been at the center for about 14 years. Burke’s attorney has a different account of what happened. “Mr. Paulson informed Deidra that Susan intended to resign,” Kritzer said. “Deidra felt that rather than keep someone who wants to resign, it should be made effective now.” Nursing homes in Minnesota must be operated by a licensed administrator. Johnson is licensed, but Burke is not. Johnson said state statute requires that the administrator of nursing homes is responsible for day to day operations. “Unfortunately, Burke Management did not allow me the opportunity to do that, which concerned me,” she said. As administrator, Johnsons aid she had no authority at Prairie Manor even though her license would be on the hook if issues were to arise. She said all authority at the center has been in the hands of Burke. Said Johnson: “With no authority, I’m just really at risk. My license is on the line. I didn’t want to expose my license to this any longer.” State law seems to verify Johnson’s concerns. The law states a nursing home must designate a licensed administrator to be in immediate charge of the operation and administration of the home. It goes on to say individuals must have authority to carry out the provisions of the law and must be charged with the responsibility of doing so. Former administrator Robinson agrees that an administrator is solely responsible for running a nursing home. “The board gives you governance, but the administrator carries on the day to day operations,” he said. During her short tenure, Johnson maintains she was never allowed to attend board meetings.

The abrupt departure last week of the top administrator who had been on the job for only four months is creating tense turmoil once again at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie. Susan Johnson left suddenly last Wednesday after she secretly met with some board members to express concerns with the administrative structure of the nonprofit organization, according to sources close to the situation. She had taken over in February after the previous administrator, Mark Robinson, was fired in January. It’s unclear exactly why Johnson walked out the door as there are conflicting accounts of what happened. Johnson told The Times she was fired by Deidra Burke of Burke Management, which is the firm hired in January by the board to run the center. However, Burke’s attorney, Jeff Kritzer of Austin, maintains Johnson quit on her own accord. “Our position is she resigned,” Kritzer said. “She gave an oral statement to the board members.” Johnson said, “At no time did I hand in my resignation.” She said when she asked Burke if she was being terminated, Burke responded, “You can look at it any way you want. This is your last day.” The situation began escalating last Tuesday when Johnson had a private meeting with some of Prairie Manor’s board members, according to Kritzer. “It was a meeting that Susan Johnson requested and more than one board member was involved,” he said. One of the members at the meeting was board chair Richard Paulson, Kritzer said. Johnson confirmed she met with some people, but declined to specify who they were. She said she had a meeting to express concerns about the administrative structure at Prairie Manor. While at the meeting, Johnson said her concerns were so serious that she initially talked about not being able to continue at the care center. But, by the end, she was asked to not resign, she said. The next day Burke came into Prairie Manor and called Johnson into her office confronting her about the meeting with board members. “She told me things will not change here and that she

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With no authority, I’m just really at risk. My license is on the line. I didn’t want to expose my license to this any longer.

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-Susan Johnson

Former Prairie Manor Administrator

By RICK BUSSLER Publisher

The only time she had contact with the board was in March when she was introduced to the board. But even then she wasn’t involved in the business meeting, she said. Asked if she was intentionally sheltered from the board, Johnson replied: “No response.” In fact, Johnson last week could not even identify names of who was on the board. She said it is troubling to her to not know the board members. Johnson said it is undesirable for an administrator to have no involvement with the board. Robinson agrees. “It would be highly unusual for an administrator to not have access to the board,” he said. While Johnson was administrator, she found Burke was calling the shots even though she was hardly ever there. She said she saw Burke in the building only four or five times in four months. “My primary concern was as

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Deidra Burke has always been in charge. The board hired her to be the independent manager of the facility.

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-Jeff Kritzer

Attorney for Deidra Burke

the administrator, I was responsible for day to day operations; however, I had no authority to do so,” Johnson said. Asked if she felt like a puppet to Burke, Johnson replied: “No comment.” Johnson has a long history with Prairie Manor as she was the director of nursing for 12 years prior to leaving for other positions in Albert Lea, New Richland and Two Harbors. She was excited to return to Blooming Prairie in February. “The opportunity to come

back to Prairie Manor as administrator was such a positive in my life,” she said, noting she has lots of loyalty to the center. “I wish I was still there.” Prairie Manor has had a “wonderful reputation” for years, Johnson said. “It is a five star facility and there aren’t many of them around in the surrounding counties.”

SILENCE BROKEN

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Settlement reached in suit by fired worker By RICK BUSSLER Publisher

A lawsuit filed against Prairie Manor Nursing Home by a former worker has been settled with the help of a mediator. Cindy Robinson had been working at Heather Haus in Blooming Prairie when she was abruptly fired in January during a flurry of controversy involving Prairie Manor and four top managers. Robinson’s husband, Mark, had been administrator of the center when he was fired just a week prior. She previously had been told her termination was part of the reorganization and because residents were upset that she was upset, presumably due to her

husband being fired. “We went to mediation and the case was settled to our satisfaction,” Mark told The Times on behalf of his wife. “We now have closure and we can put it behind us and move on,” he said. The mediation session was held June 19 at the Steele County Courthouse in Owatonna. No specific details of the settlement were revealed. Cindy was represented in the case by David Schlensinger, a Twin Cities attorney specializing in employment law. There were separate attorneys for Prairie Manor and Burke Management, the Blooming Prairie company managing the center, according to Mark.

M a r k said his wife is still looking for employment after being fired. Mark has joined the Mark Homestead Robinson at Rochester as its executive director. Homestead has 175 residents in a facility of assisted living and independent living. Mark did not take any legal action against Prairie Manor in regards to his sudden dismissal that created unrest at the center for several weeks.

Timeline of unrest at Prairie Manor July 2011

Jan. 10

2012

Two board members resigned immediately after a board meeting, accusing other board members of being “on a witch hunt” for the administrator’s job.

The board FIRES four top managers as part of a “restructuring management plan.” Management consultant Deidra Burke of Blooming Prairie named interim administrator. The board makes no public statement about what is going on.

Turmoil angers some workers

Jan. 17

Jan. 31

Former administrator Mark Robinson’s wife, Cindy, was FIRED from Heather Haus “as part of a reorganization and because residents were upset that she was upset.”

FIRED assistant nursing director Pam Fate speaks out saying, “I didn’t do anything to deserve this.”

Editor’s Note: The “worker” and “spouse” interviewed in this story are not married to each other. The spouse is married to another worker, who did not participate in this interview. After the second administrator left abruptly in less than six months, some employees of the Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie are expressing outrage about the management of the facility. Workers and spouses of workers have contacted The Times with concerns specifically aimed at the board of directors and Deidra Burke, the management consultant hired to get the turmoil under control back in January.

TURMOIL

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Who’s on the Prairie Manor Board? Many citizens have wondered who makes up the board governing the Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie. Prairie Manor is a separate non-profit entity governed by representatives from six local churches. The board of trustees include: First Baptist Church Represented by: Tom Johnson Blooming Prairie St. Columbanus Catholic Represented by: Mary Malherek Blooming Prairie Trinity Lutheran Represented by: Rich Paulson Owatonna Red Oak Grove Lutheran Represented by: Herman Beede Blooming Prairie First Lutheran Represented by: Sandy Novak Blooming Prairie St. Mary’s Catholic Represented by: Mildred Thissen Minneapolis

Feb. 21

June 26

June 27

Susan Johnson of Ellendale is hired as new a d m i n i s t r a t o r. Board members remain mum on situation.

Administrator Susan Johnson secretly meets with some board members without the knowledge of Deidra Burke.

Johnson claims she is FIRED by Deidra Burke for her secret conversations with some board members.

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Opinion

Our View

Community needs to step forward in care center turmoil

More unrest at the Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie is creating undue stress and outrage throughout the community. It’s a situation that calls for the community to say we’ve had enough. While the decision to fire four top managers at the center in January was unsettling enough for the community to swallow, last week’s action seems to be having an even greater impact on everyone. Many employees at the center are living in fear of what’s going to happen next. The latest turmoil at the center is causing many people close to the situation to be irate. Just last week the second administrator within six months left abruptly. The target of all the anger and frustration seems to be the persons who are controlling the operation—Deidre Burke of Burke Management and the board of directors. Depending on who one talks to, there are differing accounts of what happened to Susan Johnson, who joined the center as its administrator in February. Whether she was fired or resigned doesn’t really matter at this point. The issue is what led up to Johnson’s sudden departure. A licensed administrator must operate nursing homes. Johnson is licensed by the state. Burke is not licensed. Many are speculating that Burke just brought Johnson in to fulfill the licensing requirement and not allow her to do anything more. This is troubling and, if there is any merit to it, deserves some exploration. During her four short months at Prairie Manor, Johnson says she wasn’t allowed to be an administrator. She said she had no power. She began to notice things going on that ultimately could come back to affect her license. Johnson shared her concerns with some board members and within 24 hours, she was told to leave the center. Prairie Manor is a non-profit entity owned and operated by six area churches of which each has one representative making up a board of directors. The board, which governs the business of the center, hired Burke Management in January to manage the center for three months. We have learned that arrangement was recently extended to one year. The local nursing home has been the pride of Blooming Prairie and a community institution for more than 50 years. Prairie Manor is unique in the sense that it is not privately owned. In essence, hundreds or perhaps thousands of parishioners who attend the churches own it. In addition, dozens of families have loved ones being cared for at the center by more than 50 employees. This is truly an issue that affects the entire community. Does Blooming Prairie want to lose its nursing home as a non-profit organization? It would seem that could become a reality if something isn’t done to stop the nonsense that’s been going on. Some employees are pleading for members of the community to get involved in what they feel is an injustice going on at Prairie Manor. The community needs to unite and start asking tough questions. The board members need to be held accountable for the decisions they are making. At the very least, clergy members, the family council and auxiliary need to step into action. Folks need to call the board members and share their views of what is going on at the nursing home. We recommend someone steps forward to organize a town meeting for the community to address the on-going issues at the center. This could also be done within the various churches involved. Accountability and transparency have been lost at Prairie Manor. Public trust has been damaged with the actions of the board over the past six months. There has been a huge betrayal of public trust. There are many wounds that need to be healed. The board needs to be transparent and open with the public to strengthen and promote efficiency and effectiveness. Nonprofit organizations, such as Prairie Manor, are “public benefit” corporations. The purpose of their existence is to benefit the public as opposed to the private interests of their board members, staff or even individual clients. We don’t know what it is going to take to fix things at Prairie Manor, but one thing is certain: the community needs to be a part of the solution now before it’s too late and more damage is done.

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Rick Bussler As folks munched on some yummy fair food, sipped on a beer or other refreshment and enjoyed musical entertainment, Corky Ebeling just watched and smiled in hopes of pulling enough money together to build a barn. Ebeling is president of the Steele County Fair Board, which is trying to raise $650,000 to build a large barn to replace three smaller barns. In tough economic times and shriveling budgets, it’s definitely not an easy task. Creativity becomes a necessity in trying to put together so much money. And the fair is demonstrating a big dose of

creativity in an effort to achieve its goal. People of all ages came together Friday and Saturday at the fairgrounds in Owatonna for the first ever Build the Barn Bash. It certainly was a bash as the fair offered just a small flavor of what has put Steele County on the map when it comes to fairs. After all the county fair in August is considered the top one in Minnesota. The bash featured food from some of the most popular fair vendors, kids activities, pony rides, musical entertainment, car cruise-in, silent auction, raffle and much more. “We’ve added everything we can to the bash to see what takes a hold,” Ebeling said. The fair president and the rest of his board members went ahead with throwing a big bash despite the obstacles associated with starting new events. One of the biggest hurdles is finding time on the calendar to do such events, he said. “Breaking into the market of outdoor events is a challenge,” said Ebeling,

who should know as he also serves as Owatonna’s parks and recreation director. “Once you get it rolling, it will keep multiplying every year. I think this event has great potential.” He said the fair would like to make the bash an annual event. “You don’t give up after one year,” Ebeling said. “The general rule is you try it for three years and then see where you’re at.” About 10 of the top food vendors from the county fair showed up to offer their specialties at the bash. “This is the best of the best when it comes to concessionaires,” Ebeling said. “These are of state fair caliber.” Said Ebeling: “We’re trying to find our niche with bringing folks fair food in June.” Ebeling is extremely appreciative of the food vendors who offered to donate all of their profits to the barn project. “To do what they have done is unbelievable,” he said. The fair is hoping to make $30,000 from the bash in addition to another $20,000 from a raffle, which kicked

off at the bash. Tickets will be available for the raffle from now until the county fair. More than $6,000 in prizes will be given away, including the grand prize of $3,000 in cash. Ebeling noted that the fair can’t borrow money for any projects. “We’re hoping to get attached to a county bond so that we get a really good interest rate,” he said. The fair is currently in discussions with the county board to wrap the barn project into the county’s public works building project. “I’m hoping that the county will get a bond that is acceptable by the public so that we can move ahead with the barn project,” Ebeling said, adding he hopes both the barn and public works projects will move forward by next spring. Ebeling would love to see a new barn gracing the fairgrounds by the 2013 fair. You can count on one thing—the fair will be back in hot pursuit of another bash next year.

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Celebrate the Fourth; hire a veteran By DAVID C. OLSON Independence Day is fast approaching. As we fly our flags, it’s an appropriate time to honor those individuals who have fought for and preserved our American freedoms. Minnesotans can especially be proud of the role of our military men and women. Many of us have witnessed “welcome home” parades for the returning members of our armed forces. And though it’s a “feel good” moment for veterans, the limelight can quickly fade as they face the realities of returning to civilian life – often with the prospect of no gainful employment. As we celebrate the Fourth of July, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce encourages all employers to give veterans the gift of lasting independence. The fact is that Minnesota veterans are unemployed; that’s cause for concern. The national jobless rate for veterans from the post-9/11 Gulf War is 9.2 percent, according to latest statistics. The good news is that the number has dropped about a percent since the beginning of the year. The bad news is that veterans’ unemployment is still appreciably higher than Minnesota’s overall jobless rate of 5.6 percent.

Minnesota has been especially proactive in supporting returning veterans and their families through the Yellow Ribbon campaign. Through this designation, communities commit to creating a comprehensive network that connects and coordinates agencies, organizations, resources and employers to assist members of armed forces. The first Minnesota community was proclaimed a Yellow Ribbon city in 2008; more than 100 are expected to be on board by the end of this year. The state of Minnesota has made it particularly easy for employers to connect with veterans by following three steps: • Post your available job on www.MinnesotaWorks.net and label it “veteran friendly.” • Visit your nearest Minnesota Workforce Center at www.positivelyminnesota.com and contact a veterans employment representative; let him or her know you want to hire a veteran. • Connect with your local Yellow Ribbon Network to find service members who may be looking for a new opportunity; find your network at www.BeyondTheYellowRibbon.org. The Minnesota Chamber, as a strong supporter of Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, advocated for veterans at the 2012 Legis-

lature. Employers now have the right under the letter of the law to express a hiring preference for all veterans, and spouses of veterans who have died or have a service-related disability. It’s also clear that veterans, on their own merit, are deserving of jobs. The shortage of qualified workers has been well docu-

mented in Minnesota. Veterans present a bright spot in that regard. Members of the Guard and We salute the men and women of our armed forces and welcome them into our workplaces. David Olson is president of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.

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Last week’s question: What is your favorite activity at Blooming Prairie’s Old Fashion 4th of July celebration? Street Dance – 19% Parade 42% Bingo 0% Antique Tractor Show- 5% Beer Garden 14% Fire Works– 21% 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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Dodge Center grillers sweep Ribfest Cop’s gun stolen; three men charged By RICK BUSSLER Publisher A Blooming Prairie police officer was without his weapon temporarily after it was stolen in an off-duty incident in Owatonna. The theft happened outside of Gold Cross Ambulance at 1005 S. Cedar Ave. in Owatonna June 21. Police worked aggressively to recover the gun and within days three men were jailed and facing felony charges. The Steele County Attorney’s Office has charged Dominique Isaiah Pitts, 25; Todd Kimsan Nin, 25 and Abraham Rocha, 23 with felonies in connection with the theft. The trio was charged with receiving stolen property. In addition, Nin and Rocha face stiffer penalties as they were allegedly in possession of a stolen firearm. An officer responded to Gold Cross and met with the off-duty officer who reported having his duty belt stolen from his van. The items taken included a Glock 23 handgun, three 15-round magazines, a police radio and two sets of handcuffs. The off-duty officer said he had taken off the belt and placed it in between the front seats of the vehicle and covered the belt with camouflage shorts. He Pitts said he locked the van, but when he returned several hours later he found the shorts had been moved and the police items missing. The criminal complaint said police located Pitts at his apart-

Times photo by Annie Anderson Dean Froman of Blooming Prairie, spent his Saturday afternoon taste testing the barbecue ribs at the Ribfest Cook-off. Froman said all ribs were great and pretty tasty.

By LeMAR NELSON Staff Writer Dodge Center residents Dana Lofthus and Justin Davis took the first place trophy in the second annual Blooming Prairie Ribfest Cook-off Saturday and went home a double winner with a first place for their barbeque sauce as well. The number of entries in the contest increased from two a year ago to seven this year. Organizer Eric Lofthus was pleased with the increased number of entries and also the number of barbe-

cue rib-lovers who attended and sampled the finished products to their heart’s content. The other big winner for the day was Melissa Trihus, who took home the stainless steel grill in the raffle sponsored by the local Boys and Girls club. That prize was worth almost $2,000 with many extras and accessories donated by several area businesses. All of the profits from the raffle and the cookoff went to the programming at the local Boys and Girls Club. Second place in the rib category went to David and Dean

Easton of Blooming Prairie, and in a very close contest, Paula and Tim Talbert of Dodge Center were awarded the third pace trophy. The Talberts comprised the senior citizen duo, which according to Paula are known as the “daddio of the patio.� Most in attendance judged the event to be a success, and it is hoped that the tradition will continue and also grow in popularity. If this year is an indication of success, many more such events should follow.

ment on South Cedar Ave. Pitts gave officers permission to search his apartment where they found the portable police radio and some Nin other items. The report stated that Pitts purchased the items from Rocha and his cousin for some marijuana. He said Rocha was attempting to sell the gun. Rocha admitted to smoking marijuana and selling the gun and magazines to Nin in a trade for $300 worth of Rocha marijuana, the complaint said. Police executed a search war-

rant at Nin’s apartment on East Rose Street and found the missing gun in addition to three more handguns, according to the complaint. Rocha and Nin were held on $50,000 conditional bail or $75,000 unconditional bail. Pitts was held on lesser bail.

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A record breaking season for Blossoms By LEMAR NELSON Staff Writer

It’s time to celebrate the Fourth With so much going on in the community today, there is certainly no excuse for anyone to be bored, especially on the eve of the community’s major event of the year. Tomorrow we will really celebrate the independence of our country from the control by England, and we will do it with races, activities, concessions, a parade, and the big fireworks display in the evening. Despite the fact that the Fourth of July falls mid-week this year, I am confident that another huge crowd will be in attendance for the parade and for the fireworks later that night. One thing is for surethere are plenty of activities and plenty of food stands to keep the hungriest person among us well-fed and all tired out by day’s end. A tip of the hat to all of the people in attendance, the many volunteer workers, who make this annual event successful, and the local chamber of commerce for organizing and sponsoring the entire celebration. Well done, all! Weather or not It has been a while since the weather has been the main topic of conversation, but two recent developments have brought that subject to the front once again. We have had just a little taste of it in our area, but much of the United States has spent the past week sweltering under temps that often reached 100 degrees. It is a little unusual that almost every area in the country has been hit with as many days in a row of such unseasonable heat, especially as it is just completing the month of June. And, with that weather has come the usual spate of forest fires, especially in Colorado and Utah. The past winter that did not bring a lot of snow, and a lot of vegetation that resulted from the previous winter’s big snowfalls made the conditions ripe for the fires of the last weeks. It is sad to note the number of homes in the populated communities around Colorado Springs, especially, but that is one of the everpresent dangers of living in that part of our country. Hopefully, everything will soon be under control and able to be kept that way the rest of the summer. Here in our own state, we had to deal with flooding in the north, after torrential rains of two weeks ago hit a large area. It is somewhat ironic that was such a problem, as I notice that here in our own community we could use a rain or two for the fast-growing corn and soybeans. The farmers here are not worried yet, but I am sure that moisture at this time of the growing season is always welcome. Just let it come in moderation, please! Miscellaneous Once the Fourth of July celebration is history, we enter that time of summer that revolve around family vacations, searches by teens in finding things to do, and coping with the onrushing “dog days” of August. There are always a few things that tend to break the monotony, and class reunions sometimes are among them. For me, it is a privilege to be invited to a couple of reunions, and I look forward to them with anticipation. My biggest problem is keeping the time and place right in my head, but I will depend upon wiser and cooler heads to issue a reminder when those dates draw near. My memory is still pretty good; it just isn’t very long.

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and DeBoer and Swenson were picked on the AL-State first team. Henderson was named to the Second Team. Ten of the Blossom players made the Academic All-Conference team, and DeBoer, Swenson, and Ivers were All-State tournament selections. Team awards included Gopher Conference champions, Sub-section 1A Champions, Section 1A Champions, and State Class A Runner-up. Individually, DeBoer led the hitters with a .515 average and a school record 48 stolen bases. Henderson batted .419, and Krell batted an even .400. Swenson batted .386 and led the team with four home runs. In

the circle Swenson finished the season with a sparkling .0993, ERA, with a season- record 235 strikeouts and only 46 walks in 176 innings pitched. It is quite an honor for a coach to be recognized by one’s peers with Coach of the Year honors. To be accorded that distinction twice in a row is noteworthy, but to receive that honor three years in a row is almost unheard of. Coach Ali Mach just earned that distinction when she was named the Section 1A Coach of the Year for the third straight time by the section coaches. Mach just completed her ninth year as coach, and during that tenure, she has compiled a

158-62 record, culminating with a State 1A runner-up trophy. In the past four seasons alone, her teams have won 76 games, while losing just 19. She is 6012 in the past three state tournament seasons. Coach Mach teaches junior high science and biology, and she received her college degree at St. Thomas University in St. Paul. She previously coached at St. Paul Academy and Summit School in junior high and junior varsity softball. It was a fitting climax to the most successful season in Blooming Prairie softball history.

All-stars compete in football Riverland names season. Players and coaches representing 78 schools and 31 conferences participated in this year’s game. Members of the Minnesota Football Coaches Association selected them. All-Star week began on June 24, when the 88 players and 14 coaches reported to St. John’s University for the start of the seven-day training camp. This was the first time that the AllStar training camp was held at St. John’s. The North and South teams practiced throughout the

By LEMAR NELSON Staff Writer The 39th Annual Minnesota High School All-Star Football Game was held on Saturday at Husky Stadium on the campus of St. Cloud State University. The kick-off was at 1 p.m., making this the first afternoon AllStar Football Game since 2004. The All-Star game showcases outstanding senior players from the 2011 high school football

week at St. John’s. On Saturday morning, the teams traveled from St. John’s to St. Cloud State University for the All-Star Game. No players from the Gopher Valley A Conference were selected this year, although the Gopher Valley 2 Conference had three players named to the team. Coach Bill Ihrke of Plainview-Elgin-Millville coached the South team for this year’s game.

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new coaches By LEMAR NELSON Staff Writer Riverland Community College recently added two new coaches for the coming season, according to James Douglass, the Director of Communications at the Austin institution. Michele Hoogers comes to Riverland as the new volleyball coach, after she spent the last five years as the coach at Sheldon High School in Iowa. Her varsity coaching record is 161-23, including three consecutive conference titles and two state tournament appearances. She initiated the first community traveling team, which competed in both AAU and USA organizations. Her teams have won five state AAU titles. Hoogers graduated from Central Bible College in 1997, after being a four-year starter on a team that qualified four times to the NCAA Division II National tournament. She earned her master’s degree from the University of South Dakota in 2009. She replaces Sara Heim,

who resigned last year. Troy Stegenga, the new men’s soccer coach is a 1979 graduate of Albert Lea High School. His soccer career began just east of Los Angeles as the varsity goalkeeper for Mt. San Antonio Community College. He transferred to Pepperdine University, where he played club soccer while earning his bachelor’s degree in accounting. His coaching background includes oneyear stints with Pepperdine’s men’s soccer club and Skagit Storm, a select girls’ soccer team in Washington. One of Stegenga’s duties is to develop the Blue Devil goalkeepers. This is his first season as Riverland’s head soccer coach. His former role as assistant soccer coach has been instrumental to the soccer program’s growth and success. According to Douglass, both of these new hires should add to the athletic offerings at Riverland, and both coaches bring a lot of enthusiasm to their programs.

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Although a couple of other seasons finished with a better won and loss record, the 2012 season will probably go down as the most successful one in BPHS history for softball. A runner-up spot in the state tournament will do that, and the team garnered all sorts of rewards in the process. The season record of 22-4 will go down as the third best in history, and the march to the state tournament second place certainly cemented that position. The team defeated Eden valley Watkins 7-1 in the open-

er, edged New Ulm Cathedral 3-2 in the semi-finals, and then dropped a heart-breaking 2-1 decision to undefeated Cherry in the state finals. Tricia DeBoer walked away with the team MVP honors, and she also earned the Silver Slugger Award as well. Catcher Hunter Henderson received the Golden Glove Award. De Boer, Henderson, Shelbi Swenson, Jenna Krell, and Sam Ivers were all named to the Gopher AllConference team, with Kelsey Kubista getting an Honorable Mention. Henderson, DeBoer, Julia Manges, Swenson, and Krell all made the All-Section team,

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Stahl nabs first win at Chateau

Music in Owatonna returns for its 10th event at the Gainey Conference Center Saturday, July 14. The upcoming event will feature three Minnesota bluegrass bands. The day kicks off with the History of Bluegrass seminar at 11 a.m. Music will begin at noon with bluegrass band Copper Creek and will continue with The High 48’s at 2 p.m. and headliners Monroe Crossing at 4 p.m. A jam session featuring musicians from all three groups takes place following Monroe Crossing’s set at 6 p.m.

By TODD NARVESON Chateau Racing Service It was a birthday celebration at Chateau Raceway in Lansing Friday as the track celebrated its 56th birthday this week. The ďŹ rst race was held on June 30, 1956 and the racing continues to attract fans to the track that lies along the Cedar River. The 50/50 drawing this week was to beneďŹ t the American Heart Association in memory of longtime track sponsor Maynard Swanson. Several drivers continued to pile on the wins while one driver cracked victory lane at the Chateau this week. Power 96 and Broadway Automotive of Albert Lea sponsored the show, which featured kid’s rides before the show got underway. Kids in attendance had the chance to get a ride around the track in their favorite drivers car. Chris Schumann took the lead around the half way mark and drove off to his second win in the S&S Auto Salvage Hornets. Braeden Allen leapfrogged Gary Stahl in the ďŹ nal corner to take second with Stahl in third. The Misgen Auto Parts Pure Stocks were relatively calm this week. Ten cars took the green ag with Wayne Nelson in the lead. He slid high and his son Dylan and Matt Brooks snuck past. Dylan would lead the rest of the 15-lap feature for his third win of the season. Brooks would ďŹ nish second while Brady Krohnberg was third, Keith Weber ďŹ nished fourth and Cole Lonergan was ďŹ fth. Jesse Stahl stormed off the outside of row one and led from green to checkered in the nonstop Best Disposal WISSOTA Street Stock feature. Tony Shaner closed the gap late, but Stahl was virtually unchallenged the entire way as he won his ďŹ rst feature of the season. Shaner won a torrid battle with Mike Blowers for second with Jason Newkirk fourth and Nathan Schumacher rounded out the top ďŹ ve. Eight cars took the green ag for the L&D Ag USRA B-Mod feature. After two quick yellow ags to start the race, this one went the rest of the way without another slowdown. Scott Demmer drove off the pole and dominated the race for his third win in a row and fourth of the year. Kylie Kath held off Jerry Young for second with Justin McMahan and Terry Kohnert in the top ďŹ ve. Johnny Magnum took the lead right off the bat in the Farm Boy BBQ WISSOTA Midwest ModiďŹ ed feature. Magnum slid high

Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased in advance at Tone Music, as well as at the Gainey Center on the day of the event. The event will take place outdoors, rain or shine. Barbecue and beverages will be available for purchase. No off-site food or beverage or pets will be allowed in. Visitors are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets to sit on. Music in Owatonna is celebrating its 10th event. According to organizers, its success has been due to the commitment of volunteers and patrons. Those

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attended. It was a good show! The second event which attracted attention over the weekend featured some excellent barbecue ribs chefs and their products. After a morning of preparation, a lot of people had a chance to sample some of the ďŹ nished product, and I have to say that personally, I found the samples quite delicious. Last year only three contestants entered the contest, and it was gratifying to see how the event had grown in one year. Proceeds from the cook-off went to the local Boys and Girls Club, and trophies were awarded to the winning contestants. It was a good day for the local club. Dana Lofthus and Justin Davis from Dodge Center won the ďŹ rst place trophy in the cookoff and also took the top prize in barbecue sauce. Melissa Trihus won the rafe prize of a stainlesss steel grill, accessories, and a number of other items contributed from several area businesses.

What with no high school sports on the schedule now until late August, yours truly will partially shut down for about six weeks as well. My boss is O.K. with my continuing my column, at least somewhat regularly, and that is what I will do. There is the Fourth of July celebration to summarize, a class reunion or two upon which to comment, and the occasional mail item of local interest in regards to some sport or another. Hopefully, this addled brain of mine will undergo some rejuvenation process in the next month and a half, and I can greet readers in August with more information, entertainment (?), and other items of local interest, both in the community and at the local school. That is my goal at least! Let’s close this week with the ďŹ nal three questions on the simple quiz that stumps most people, at least initially: - 1. There are 14 punctuation marks in standard English. Can you name at least half of them? - 2. Name the only vegetable or fruit that is not frozen, processed cooked, or in any form, except fresh. - 3. Name six or more things that you can wear on your feet, beginning with the letter “Sâ€?. Answers next week when we’ll talk again.

OUTSIDE THE LINES Continued from page A4 The local chapter of Lions offers assistance to many local projects throughout the year, and the Gopher 50 contributes a great deal to their proceeds for the year. The race itself is usually hotly-contested, and this year should be no different. For an evening of entertainment and exciting racing, a trip to the Gopher 50 would be in order. See you there. We already have had two events to begin the Fourth of July activities. A week ago, the second annual Little Miss Firecracker contest was held at the Servicemen’s Club, and Kendyl Sunde became the second Little Miss Firecracker. One of the highlights of the ceremony was the appearance of Krista Wanous, Miss Minnesota. She spoke briey on the subject of bullying, and offered encouragement to all the entries in the contest. A tip of the hat to the new Little Miss Firecracker, Miss Minnesota, the sponsors, and the parents and friends who

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in turn one of the second lap and Kadden Kath got by. Greg Pfeifer Jr. cracked the top ďŹ ve as Anthony Condit passed Magnum for second. Condit then slipped past Kath for the lead Pfeifer Jr. continued his assault to the front when he drove by Jason Born for fourth and then zoomed past Magnum for third. Magnum spun his car to bring out the yellow ag on lap four. On the restart, Pfeifer Jr. bolted past Kath to second and then zipped past Condit for the lead. Pfeifer Jr. opened up a large lead that a late race caution eliminated. It did not stop Pfeifer Jr. when he drove away for his third win of the season. Steven Amundson drover another good race to ďŹ nish second with Cody Gardner racing from eighth to third. Born was fourth and Condit was ďŹ fth. The Power 96/KQAQ 970 AM IMCA Stock Car feature was a wild and wooly affair. Clay Steele led the ďŹ eld when they went four wide for second. That did not work out when they tangled and Shay Curtin went to the pits with a at tire. Then a three-car tangle in turn one sent the ďŹ eld scrambling on the next start. Steele still led with intense racing going on behind him. They were two and three wide as they swapped lanes and positions. Shay Curtin was driving through trafďŹ c and tangled with Travis Shipman and got sent to the back again. Steele, Jesse Anderson and Shipman went three wide for the lead twice on lap 10. Shipman skated to the lead while Steele got loose and there was Curtin back up to the front and now second. Shipman drove away from a green, white, checkered dash to win his second of the season. Curtin ďŹ nished second with Anderson third. Christopher Wiltse was fourth and Steele ďŹ nished ďŹ fth. One of the best races of the season so far took place in the French’s Repair & Fabrication USRA ModiďŹ ed 25-lap feature. A.J. Wiste took the lead off row one and Jason Cummins quickly challenged Todd Scharkey for second. Josh Mattick powered hard into the low side of turn three and he along with Jacob Dahle slid up the track. That allowed ďŹ fth row starter Brandon Davis to storm up to fourth. Cummins snagged second from Scharkey and then moved to the top of the track. Meanwhile, Davis challenged Scharkey for third. Nine laps into the race and Cummins was close to Wiste for

the lead. That duo put on a show up front. Now the lead duo was side-by-side as was Davis and Scharkey for third not too far off the leaders. Davis got to third on lap 12 while Cummins and Wiste raced two wide on laps 10-12. Davis closed in on the lead duo and it was a three-car tussle up front on lap 15. The top three were very close as Davis looked to the low side of Cummins and they were right on the bumper of Wiste. You could have thrown a blanket over the trio on laps 16-19 as they cycled around the track in tight formation. Davis was scored second on lap 19 and then he went to the top of the track. Davis drove to the outside of Wiste in turn four and just then it appeared Wiste’s car jumped out and the two hit in a pure racing incident. Wiste’s quarter panel was torn off, Davis’ drivers door was crumpled and a yellow for debris slowed things down on lap 21. On the restart, again Davis took to the outside of Wiste and once again they were door-todoor. Davis drove past with two to go and led Wiste and Cummins to the checkered ag. It was Davis’ third in a row, sixth of the season and fourth in his last ďŹ ve starts. Scharkey and Jacob Dahle completed the top ďŹ ve. Next Friday is the 15th Annual Mike Guttormson Memorial when the USMTS ModiďŹ eds roll into town. Also on the card are the WISSOTA Midwest ModiďŹ eds, WISSOTA Street Stocks and Pure Stocks. It is also the track’s annual ďŹ reworks display, which is one of the best in the region. Come join the pre-race party with $1 Farm Boy BBQ pulled pork sandwiches and $1 beer from gate opening right up to hot laps. Please go to www. chateauraceway.net for more information.

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10 Years Ago Tuesday, July 2, 2002 Editor, Elsie Slinger Officers from the Minnesota State Patrol, In conjunction with the Blooming Prairie Police Department, Dodge County Sheriff’s Department, Freeborn County Sheriff’s Department, Mower County Sheriff’s Department and Steele County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a nighttime concentrated alcohol patrol (NightCap) to coincide with July 4th.

20 Years Ago Wednesday, July 8, 1992 Karla Ressler, Editor An estimated 30,000 people took part in what organizers are calling one of the most successful July 4th events in memory. “We were elated,� said July 4th committee member Doug Amundson. “The attendance at just about every event was fantastic.�

30 Years Ago Wednesday, July 7, 1982 Victor P. Krejci and Vernon H Krejci, Editors Jim Trotman, who has been with the Farmers Co-op Elevator Association at Blooming Prairie since 1976 and has served as assistant manager since 1979, was appointed manager of the eleva-

News Briefs No siren test on Wednesday due to the Fourth of July holiday.

tor by the Board of Directors. He began the management position Thursday, July 1. The July 4th holiday Sunday was marred with the drowning of Todd Robert Willsher in the Geneva Swimming Pool. Todd, 18 years-old, whose mother,

Mrs. Lowell Sullivan, lives on Route 2, Ellendale, drowned while swimming in the Geneva Swimming Pool Sunday afternoon at approximately 2:20 p.m. Todd was a 1982 graduate of the Ellendale-Geneva High School.

Did You Know? A moment in Blossom history Last week we recounted some of the important moments in the 1979-80 school year at BPHS. This week we take a look at some of the athletic highlights from that school year. Coach Jerry Kokoschke’s football team compiled a10-1 season record, including another state playoff berth. The undefeated conference champions defeated Wabasha Kellogg in the first round of state, but then lost to Winona Cotter 26-0 in the next game. Todd Kruckeberg, Doug Amundson, and Bill Ressler captained the team, and Kruckeberg earned All-State Class B quarterback honors after the season ended. Lori Reese earned all-conference honors for the girls’ basketball team. Rich Gwilt went undefeated all the way to the state tournament, and he, Doug Vaith, and Mike Trotman all placed first in the district

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tournament. The softball team out on a late-season surge and captured the District 2 tournament title, before losing to Lake City in the region. Lori Reese was an All-Conference pick. The baseball team had Kruckeberg, Mike Noble, and Mark Symes named to the allconference squad. Girls’ track saw new school records by Sue Ulrich in the 400m and Patty Walsh in the 200m dash, the boys track team won the conference and the district title. The girls’ golf team won its first-ever district title, and the boys duplicated that feat with a 9-3 overall dual record. Brian Janning earned the MVP honors, and he and Jeff Heinz led the squad in scoring average. It was another banner year overall for BPHS sports.

50 Years Ago Tuesday, July 5, 1962 Victor P. Krejci and Vernon H. Krejci, Editors Blooming Prairie’s two service organizations-Otto T. Lund Post 52, American Legion, and Post 878, Veteran’s of Foreign Wars-have voted to contribute $300 each towards the purchase of playground equipment for the recreational site located in the east part of the village. The decision to give funds to equip the town-owned playground was made at special meetings of both service groups on Monday night of this week at the Servicemen’s Club.

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Various Activities @ City Park, 4-9 p.m. Antique Tractor Show @ High School, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Teen Dance @ Servicemen’s Club, 8-11:45 p.m. J & H Street Dance, 8-midnight July 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY All day activities @ City Park/H.S, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Parade, 2:30 p.m. Fireworks, 10 p.m. July 5 American Legion & Auxiliary, noon July 7-8 Steele County Historical Society Extravaganza July 9 Blooming Prairie Education Foundation, 5 p.m. @ H.S. Library Fire Department, 7 p.m. City Council Mgt., 7 p.m. July 10 B.P. Public Utilities Commission Mgt., 10 a.m. Fire Commission Meeting, 4:30 p.m. VFW & Auxiliary, 7 p.m. Blooming Prairie Women of Today, 7 p.m. @ First Lutheran Church Prairie Lodge Masons, 7:30 p.m. July 11 Economic Development Authority Mgt, 4:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus, 7 p.m.

Thursday, July 8, 1937 Walter K. Mickelson, Editor & Publisher Injuries suffered in an automobile accident Friday proved fatal to Charles ‘Bud’ Derr, 23, when he died at St. Olaf hospital, Austin. Monday evening of this week at 7 o’clock. Rev. Theodore Rideout transferred here to replace Rev. E. Ackerman, preached his first sermon at the Community church Sunday and is at present making his home at the Jim and Miss Mayme Kennan residence.

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Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric has established a new record in 2012 by awarding 23 high school graduates scholarships. Each of the graduates received $500 scholarships. A portion of the funds to support these scholarships comes from unclaimed capital credit equity. Steele-Waseca’s scholarship program has now awarded more than $114,000 since establishing the program in 1954. The recipients are a dependent of a Steele-Waseca mem-

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SILENCE BROKEN Continued from Front As far as Johnson is aware, Prairie Manor is not violating any state laws. But when asked if there are unethical practices going on, she responded: “I’d rather not comment.� Burke’s attorney said Burke

has always been in charge of the center. Kritzer said the board hired her to be the independent manager of the facility. “She will assume the role of administrator until a replacement is found,� Kritzer said.

“Now without an administrator, she will be there more,� he added. Burke also manages other facilities around the state.

wondering who is going to be next. I fear losing my job. Employees are afraid to stand up against this injustice.� After a letter to the editor about care at the home appeared in The Times back in January, Burke directed all staff to have no communications with the local newspaper, according to the worker. “I felt my freedom of speech has been violated,� the worker said. “She’s trying to take away our First Amendment rights.� Working conditions at the center, the worker said, have deteriorated significantly since the initial round of unrest in January when four top managers were fired by Burke and the board. “What the board seemed to think was a problem earlier has now turned into a catastrophe.� The employee said many fellow workers are pleading for community members to get involved in this situation. “The entire community needs to stand up to her and let church representatives know we don’t condone this behavior,� the worker said. The spouse agrees. “It’s going to take some drastic action,� the spouse said. “The board is going to learn a very hard lesson before this is over. With all the unrest going on there, they will lose employees and the state may have to come in and investigate.� Some workers are also pleading for the board to take back control of the nursing home and

break the contract with Burke. “It would be detrimental to our community to have her in the position she is in for any longer,� the worker said. “If the board is not going to stand up to her, we as a community need to step up and fight back,� the worker said. “If we don’t stand up against her, we’re going to be in trouble. The rug has already been pulled out from under us.� Workers are fearful of what Burke’s real intentions are at Prairie Manor. “Her ultimate goal is to drive Prairie Manor down so far that she can buy it,� the spouse said. With all the turmoil at Prairie Manor in recent months, the spouse speculates that it will be hard to find a qualified administrator to come in. “It’s like an administrator grave yard there. People would be crazy to come here,� the spouse said. Burke did not return phone calls or e-mail requests for an interview. Austin attorney Jeff Kritzer, who represents Burke, responded to the charges of her threatening behavior about not talking to the board. “It’s like any business. If an employee has an issue, they should talk to a supervisor,� he said. Kritzer said the board has delegated management responsibility to Burke and that employees who have issues should go directly to her and not the board. “No work place is an utopia,� he said.

TURMOIL Continued from Front After Susan Johnson left last week, Burke is operating the center despite not having a license. “The board is doing the community an injustice by allowing Deidra Burke to treat the employees the way she is,� said one worker, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. “We talk so much to our children about bullies in school, yet we allow this woman to come in and threaten us. It doesn’t make sense.� Specifically, the worker said Burke has threatened to fire anyone who shares any concern at all with board members. The worker pointed out as to what happened last week with Johnson. The worker claims there has been verbal abuse and threatening behavior going on at the center. “She is supposed to be a professional, but she is threatening us and swearing at us,� the worker said referring to Burke. “She has made the comment, ‘Don’t think I won’t get rid of every (expletive) one of you.’� A spouse of a nursing home employee, who also refused to be identified for fear of retaliation, said many workers are running scared. “Employees are so terrified about what is going on,� the spouse said. “They are saying workers better bring their boxes to work to pack up their belongings because they never know if they’re going to be the next one fired.� The worker added: “We’re just walking on pins and needles

History comes to life in B.P. By HEATHER STRAND The Times Intern

SALE GOOD JULY 1 - 7, 2012 Sporting a Union Colonel’s uniform and representing the first governor of Minnesota, Michael Eckers stepped back in history to present a program on the Civil War at the Blooming Prairie Public Library June 19. Eckers has been role-playing for 15 years and loves history. He says,“History is something to look forward to.� During his presentation, Eckers used three period weapons, including a sword, a 44 colt and his great, great grandfather’s 58-caliber rifle. He said the colt fires and emits a lot of smoke, but the 58 cal. has not been shot since the 1920s. He also brought along a candle in a tin that was a Civil War “flashlight.� The kids enjoyed seeing and holding the artifacts and also playing with “Ball in a cup�a game for the soldiers when they were bored. Also for the soldiers’ entertainment, Eckers showed the children a JawHeart, which is a small, hand held musical instrument used by the soldiers who loved music. He compared it to an iPod that had all the songs in the world on it. The history enthusiast also brought along hard tack. It is similar to a cracker, but only much harder-hence the name. It is thicker than a pop tart and Eckers had the “strongest kid� come up and try to break it-successfully. The kids were given the opportunity to ask questions and ask they did. Questions ranged from how people with injuries were treated to what was done with the bodies of the dead soldiers and horses and to what the Confederates were called, since the Union soldiers were called the Yankees. At the end of the program, Eckers stood with the kids for pictures. The event was presented as part of the library’s summer program for kids and was intended for ages six and up.

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Well, the hammer has fallen and the decision has been made. The Affordable Health Care Act has been past and its enactStitt ment seems all but a certainty. Our nation is near evenly divided as to the practical benefits of such an expansion of powers. Some have determined the price tag to be insurmountably exorbitant, while others deem the cost an excellent deal; some are hesitant to let the Federal Government have jurisdiction over yet another private area, while others are prepared to take any step to yank our healthcare from the hands of the money grubbing insurance companies, and both sides look to the na-

tions who have adopted socialized healthcare and either praise or bemoan their efforts. As much as those who disagree with the government’s latest efforts are angered, they must admit that it is only born out of efforts to provide the poor and needy with vital healthcare, and on the flip side just because one does not agree with the Affordable Health Care Act does not mean that they do not desire affordable healthcare. This division is enough to cross the eyes of any curious or independent thinker. Where do we stand? What is the Christian response, or as the famous platitude ponders “What Would Jesus Do?� Since moving to this community, one of my first observations was the copious amount of ben-

efits that were run for the needy. Not a week went by without a silent auction, spaghetti dinner, or raffle hosted to benefit some family in crisis. These events attracted hundreds from our small communities who offered what they could to support the principle of healthcare for those who could not afford it. No money was demanded, but those who had not much felt it noble to give to those in need. As a community we do support universal healthcare, but we recognize that true charity only comes from love for our fellow man, and love must be a choice. Patrick Stitt Pastor of Vibrant Life Assembly of God Ellendale

Area Church Schedule GOOD SHEPARD LUTHERAN—LCMS 2500 7th Ave. NE., Owatonna Rev. Mark Rosenau & Rev. Gregory Schlicker 507-451-4125

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH - ELCA 7126 SW 98th St., Ellendale Pastor Gary Rusinko 507-465-8400 Sunday 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School.

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Baptist FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 104 1st Ave. NE., Blooming Prairie Pastor Matt Fennell 507-583-2673 Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Service. Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Service; 11:30 a.m. Second Service.

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RED OAK GROVE LUTHERAN—ELCA 30456 Mower-Freeborn Rd. Austin Pastor Lindsay Stolen 507-583-2038 or 507-437-3000 www.roglutheran.org Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School (Sept-May).

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC +D\ÂżHOG Father William Kulas 507-477-2256 Sunday: 10 a.m. Mass. CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS 307 1st St. SW., New Richland Father Swamy Pothireddy 507-465-8217 Saturday: 5 p.m. Mass. Sunday: 8 a.m. Mass; 9 a.m. Sunday School.

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH OF LITOMYSL 9946 SE 24th Ave., Owatonna Rev. John Sauer, Pastor Rev. Jon Moore, Substitute Priest Rev. Andrew Vogel, Parochial Vicar.

507-451-2299 www.litomysl.webs.com Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Mass. Wednesday: 6-11 gr. Faith-In-Action and &RQÂżUPDWLQ S P 6HFRQG Sunday: Pre - 5 grade Family Faith Formation with noon Potluck. SACRED HEART CHURCH 810 S. Cedar Ave., Owatonna Father Rev. John Sauer 507-451-1588 www.sacredheartowatonna.org Saturday: 5 p.m. Mass. Sunday: D P D P D P 0DVV 1 p.m. Spanish Mass. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH ( 0DLQ 6W +D\ÂżHOG Father Emmanuel Sylvester 218-695-2641 Sunday: 11 a.m. 0DVV 5HOLJLRXV (GXFDWLRQ

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FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH—ELCA 434 1st St. SW., Blooming Prairie Charles Leonard, Senior Pastor Heidi Heimgartner, Associate Pastor 507-583-6621 Worship; 9 a.m. Sunday 9 a.m. Broadcast on .2:= )0

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ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN—LCMS 202 E. Park Ave., Hollandale Pastor Jeff Kuddes 507-567-2272 Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship; 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.

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ELLENDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 200 6th St. NW., Ellendale Pastor Lisa Dodd 507-684-2731 www.ellendaleumc.org Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship. GENEVA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 100 2nd St. NE., Geneva Pastor Lisa Dodd 507-684-2731 www.genevaumc-mn.org Sunday: 8:45 a.m. 6XQGD\ 6FKRRO :RUVKLS

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Non-Denominational CEDAR CREEK CHURCH ( 0DLQ 6W +D\ÂżHOG Pastor Aaron de Neui 507-477-2255 www.cedarcreekchurch.org Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship. ELEVATION NORTH CHURCH 217 N. Main Medford Pastors Doug and Debbie Jones 507-363-3099 Worship and Praise Service 10 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN—LCMS 57403 300th St., Waltham Pastor Jeff Kuddes 507-567-2272 Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m. Divine Service.

COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH—ELCA 106 3rd St. SE., Geneva Pastor Carrie McElfresh 507-256-4288 Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship;

LANSING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 26875 539th Ave., Lansing 3DVWRU 0DUYLQ 5HSLQVN\ 507-437-1437 Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Services. 1st Thursday of month: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Soup Lunch.

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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 5881 SE 118th St. Blooming Prairie 507-633-9331 Sunday Worship Service: 9:00 a.m.

Lutheran AURORA LUTHERAN 6329 SE 38th St. Owatonna Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

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REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH—LCMS 1054 Truman Ave., Owatonna Pastor Kirk Griebel 507-451-2720 www.redeemerowatonna.org Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School.

ST. COLUMBANUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 114 E. Main St., Blooming Prairie Father William Kulas 507-583-2784 Saturday: 3:45 p.m. Reconciliation; 4 p.m. Mass. Sunday: 8 a.m. Mass. Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. -1 S P 2IÂżFH +RXUV

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ST. MICHAEL’S LUTHERAN—ELCA 30450 570th Ave., Waltham Rev. John Heruth (Intern) 507-567-2474 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

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Mower fair searching for Crash injures Blooming Prairie mom and daughter area talent The Mower County Fair is on the hunt for people to take part in the fair’s talent show. The talent contest is one of the main attractions of the fair, which runs from Aug. 7-12 in Austin. The talent show will take place Aug. 11 at 1 p.m. on the Godfather’s Fair Square Stage, which is across the street from the grandstand. There are divisions for all ages, young and old. Preteen division is for anyone up to and including age 12. Teen division is for ages 13 through age 19. All others may enter in the open division. Professional judges will pick the three top winners in each division, awarding $40 for first prize, $30 for second place and $20 for third place. First place winners will not only

receive top dollars but will go on to perform at the Minnesota State Fair. Contestants must be a resident of Mower County. If a contestant wins first place in previous year’s contest, that contestant shall enter a different division this year. Performance shall be limited to four minutes, and soloists using CD tapes must use tapes with no vocal back up. If a contestant is having trouble finding such a tape, call Vandy Newman, coordinator for the show. Deadline for receiving entry forms is Aug. 9. If you have questions, call Vandy Newman at (507) 437-4437 or (507) 4382237, or Denise at the fair office at (507) 433-1868.

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Demitrius Giannou rie since 1987. Giannou said, “We appreciate the people and that they always like the food that we offer.�

Owatonna woman wins Avon scholarship

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The Avon Foundation for Women has awarded Lynae Skoglund from Owatonna with a 2012 Avon representative Scholarship for the 2012 academic year. The scholarship is designed to assist Avon Sales Representatives who are enrolled (or who plan to enroll) in an undergraduate or graduate course of study leading to a degree in a field that allows them to advance their careers. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community service activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal. Academic and non-academic criteria are evaluated equally; financial need is not considered. “The Avon Foundation for Women understands it is important for all Avon Sales Representatives to have the opportunity to continue their education to help pave the way to their future economic advancement,� said Carol Kurzig, President of the Avon Foundation for Women. “We are so pleased to be able to award Lynae Skoglund with this scholarship to further her education.� The Avon Foundation annually awards up to 100 scholarship awards of either $1,500 or $2,500 to Avon Sales Representatives. Students attending an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school on a part-time (less than 12 credits/ term) basis receive the $1,500 awards; full-time (12 or more credits/term) students will receive $2,500 awards.

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Fair ride tickets on sale soon One of the new rides fairgoers will enjoy is the “Kite Flyer�. This ride has rapidly become one of Gold Star’s most popular rides. The lay down two passenger gondolas lets riders experience the sensation of free flight with a wave-like oscillating motion. Mega-Ride tickets for the Gold Star midway go on sale July 15 at Hy-Vee. They are $45 and entitle the holder to unlimited rides all fair week. A new green picnic lunch table has been installed on the fairgrounds in memory of Erliss Grass, wife of former board member Jim Grass. The Grass family has been loyal supporters of the fair for many years. Dates of the 2012 SCFF are August 14-19. Check the fair website at www.scff.org or call (507) 451-5305.

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Times photos by Annie Anderson The Fourth of July was kicked off with the crowning of Kendyl Sunde as this year’s Miss Fire Cracker 2012.

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John Gross

Franklin Steele: The man the county was name after

The first white settlement in what is now Steele County occurred during the summer of 1853 near Medford which was then in Rice County. On February 20, 1855, the sixth session of the Territorial Legislature established Steele County and designated Owatonna as its seat of government. Have you ever wondered where the name for our county came from? Franklin Steele was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania on May 12, 1813, the fifth in a family of nine children. His father was a prominent politician and worked in the family cousin’s milling business. The younger Steele came to Minnesota in 1837 to be the sutler (supply store) at Fort Snelling and a year later, he claimed land and built a shanty on the east bank of the Mississippi near the Falls of St. Anthony. On April 18, 1842, Steele’s youngest sister Sarah married his good friend, Henry Hastings Sibley, a Mendota fur trader, and future governor of Minnesota. The next year Steele married Anna Barney in Baltimore, Maryland and the couple lived in officers quarters at Fort Snelling until 1847 when he purchased Nicollet Island. A frontier businessman with an eye to urban development and real-estate speculation, Steele built a dam and opened a saw mill at St. Anthony Falls in 1848. The lumber industry was booming and across the river, Minneapolis was just beginning to emerge as a promising city. A Democrat, Steele was elected to the first Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota in the spring of 1851 and served as president of the twelve member group. In 1855, Steele built the first suspension bridge (with the financial support of Henry T. Welles, a lumberman from Connecticut) across the Mississippi, connecting the towns of St. Anthony and Minneapolis. Shortly afterward the bridge was destroyed by a hurricane, but Steele immediately went to work to rebuild it, and in a few months it was open to travel again. After the Panic of 1857, the War Department sold Fort Snelling Military Reservation to none other than Franklin Steele along with several other investors who owned it from 1858, when the sale took effect, until 1861, when the Civil War broke out and Governor Alexander Ramsey commandeered the post as a training site for Minnesota soldiers. In 1868, Steele presented the government with a rental bill of $162,000 and a long legal battle ensued. The case was not closed until 1871 when the government retained control of the fort along with about fifteen hundred acres of military reservation lands. Franklin and Anna had ten children. He died in Minneapolis on September 10, 1880, having never held political office or lived in the county named for him. Steele Talkin is a regular column featuring officials throughout Steele County. John Gross is a county history buff and member of the Steele County Historical Society. His column appears regularly in The Times.

Times photo by Rick Bussler Folks of all ages found activities to do at the Build the Barn Bash last weekend at the Steele County Fairgrounds. Charlie Bjorge of Owatonna struggled to find peace with riding the ponies during the bash Friday night. The 18-month-old initially didn’t want anything to do with the horses, but after his mother, Tiffany, coaxed him along things seemed to get a little better.

Tom Thumb owner organizes effort to donate proceeds from bash By RICK BUSSLER Publisher For 34 years, Orin Gaul of St. Paul has been making his way to Owatonna every August for the Steele County Free Fair selling mini donuts. This year he’s adding an extra trip prior to the fair. As of the owner of Tom Thumb donut stand, Gaul was one of 10 food vendors who set up at last weekend’s Build the Barn Bash on the Steele County Fairgrounds. And while he charged the usual $4 per bag of donuts, he didn’t make a cent off of them. He donated all of his profits from the weekend to the fair for its barn project. No strings attached. Gaul used three words to describe his act of kindness to the fair: “To give back.” Hundreds of people flocked to the fairgrounds for the bash featuring food, fun and musical entertainment for all ages. Local 4-H members offered activities for the kids and there was a car cruise-in Saturday. When he heard about the fair’s need for raising money for the barn project, the popular food vendor took it upon himself to line up all 10 food vendors for

the bash. Gaul got the 10 to donate all of their profits. Said Gaul: “This is a fair that gives, gives and gives. We need to help them out. They need barns and I said let’s get this done for them.” The fair hoped to raise $30,000 from the bash and another $20,000 from a raffle, which kicked off at the bash and will continue until the county fair. More than $6,000 in prizes will be awarded from the raffle, including the grand prize of $3,000 in cash. About $650,000 is needed for the barn project. The fair plans to build one large barn in place of three smaller barns. One of the barns is already gone as it collapsed in 2010 during a snowstorm. Fair president Corky Ebeling said he hopes to see the bash become an annual event. “We’re trying to find our niche by bringing fair food in June,” he said. Ebeling said plans are already in the works for next year’s event, which may include a farmer’s banquet dinner.

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Times photo by Rick Bussler As musical groups entertained the crowd at the barn bash, Irie Giesler, 2, Owatonna, found a partner to dance with in front of the stage, Giesler grabbed Michaela Nylund, 2, Owatonna, in an effort to have a little dancing fun.

Working to reduce truancy

Save your butts County now urges smokers to recycle after lighting up By PER KVALSTEN Staff Writer Over a decade ago Steele County Recycling Coordinator Mary Overlee Olson couldn’t grasp what people were saying about recycling. “I remember people saying that they were working towards 100 percent recycling,” Overlee Olson said. “I couldn’t even fathom that. But, as the years go by, I am starting to see what they were saying all along. Then I hear about this and I am really starting to see that the future will be bright.” The newest product that can now be recycled is cigarette

butts. That’s right, a few private companies to produce plastic pallets are now using cigarette butts. “Companies are steering away from wood pallets and now using more and more plastic ones,” Overlee Olson said. “With the plastic in the filters and the tar left over, it is very harmful to have cigarette butts in the environment.” According to the conservation group Keep America Beautiful, tobacco butts comprise 38 percent of the highway litter based on the number of pieces per mile. Overlee Olson said that many people have a misconception that cigarette butts are biodegradable and that is not the truth. They are made of cellulose acetate, a

Steele County has a new leader of the detention center and it’s someone quite familiar with the operation. Interim Steele County Detention Center administrator Ron Hammann has been leading the detention for months since former administrator Dan Schember went on medical leave. “Because of Department of Corrections rules and regulations, we had to find a replacement,” Sheriff Lon Hammann Thiele said. A two-week hiring process has since been completed. The county had three applicants and has decided to promote Hammann to the permanent detention center administrator. A panel was put together to evaluate each candidate and with the results offer the position to the best candidate. Hammann, showed the county what they needed to see to make the decision. “I am happy that he (Hammann) is in place,” Thiele said. “We needed it to be done. He will give us the efficiency and professionalism that I was looking for in the position and I couldn’t me more happy with the decision.” Hammann has been with the detention center since 1993. He started out as a jailer and dedicated himself to the career and gradually worked himself through the ranks. “I am very excited for the opportunity to be the Steele County Detention Center Administrator,” Hammann said. “There are some challenges that I will have to address, but we have a solid organization and I am looking forward to see the detention center keep improving. We have strong relationships with area agencies and I want to build even more as we look to the future.” The detention center, which opened in October 2003, is located at 2500 Alexander St. It is the fourth jail in Steele County’s history. The detention center offers many programs for its inmates, including Alcoholics Anonymous, anger management, job skills, work release, chemical dependency and adult basic education to name a few. “I am honored that Steele County has the faith in me to give me this opportunity,” Hammann said. “We have a solid foundation and I can’t wait to see what the future will bring.”

Attorney wants to expand program throughout Steele By PER KVALSTEN Staff Writer

plastic that eventually does degrade, but the tar never loses its toxicity.

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After one year the Steele County officials can say that the number of students missing school because of unexcused absences has decreased substantially. The Steele County Attorney’s Office teamed up with the county’s human services department to ensure school-aged children are attending school, and to assist families and students in getting the help they need to become more successful in school. In its first year, the school attendance and attendance review board have shown that it works.

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The program works with the elementary schools in Owatonna, but it is the hope that that all of the school districts in Steele County will be able to utilize the program in the future. In the 2010-2011 school year, Lincoln Elementary had 83 students with 10 or more days absent. Lincoln Elementary also had 37 students with more than 15 absences. Those number decreased last year to just 16 and 3 respectively. McKinley had 68 students with 10 or more absences and 17 with 15 or more. Last year, the school saw 42 with 10 or more absences and 9 with 15 or more. Washington, Wilson and Willow Creek all saw similar numbers as the program was implemented.

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Public Safety Area Police Blotter

of Broadway St. E. Traffic Stop. At 10:34 p.m., a vehicle was stopped in the 1700 block of Cedar Ave. S. An adult was arrested at the scene.

Blooming Prairie Police June 24 Domestic. Officer responded to a domestic disturbance in the city at 1:50 p.m. June 26 Hit and Run. Police took a state accident report of a hit and run in the city at 12:09 p.m. There were no injuries reported. June 28 Vandalism. At 9:04 a.m., police took a complaint of property damage in the city.

Owatonna Police June 22 DWI Arrest. A vehicle was stopped at Elm Ave. N and North St. E at 12:54 a.m. The adult driver was taken into custody for drunken driving. Vehicle Theft. Officer took a report of a stolen vehicle on Aspen Highland Place NE at 1:07 a.m. Injury Crash. Police and ambulance responded to a personal injury crash at Oak Ave. N. and Vine St. W. Assault. At 3:48 p.m., officer began investigating an assault in the 1500 block of Mosher Ave. SW. Search Warrant. Officers conducted a search warrant in the 600 block of Cedar Ave. S. at 5:58 p.m. Burglary. Police took a report of a burglary in the 100 block of Bridge St. W. at 10:19 p.m. June 23 Burglary. Officer began a burglary investigation in the 1700 block of Hemlock Ave. NE at 7:05 a.m. Injury Crash. Paramedics and police responded to a personal injury crash in the 600 block of Bridge St. W. at 7:18 p.m. Warrant Arrest. Officers arrested an adult for an outstanding warrant in the 400 block of Flowervale St. NW at 8:53 p.m. Probation. At 11:01 p.m., officers arrested an adult for a probation violation in the 200 block of Cedar Ave. N. June 24 Traffic. Officers stopped a vehicle in the 300 block of Bridge St. W. at 1:34 a.m. A citation was issued. Fight. At 1:39 a.m., officers responded to a report of a fight in the 800 block of Elm Ave. S. Warrant Activity. Police arrested an adult on a warrant in the 400 block of 16th St. NE at 2:18 a.m. Disturbance. Officers responded to a loud party complaint in the 200 block of Pearl St. E. at 5:37 a.m. A citation was issued. Shoplifter. At 8:25 a.m., officer handled a shoplifting complaint in the 300 block of Mineral Springs Road N. Restraining Order. Police took a restraining order violation in the 1600 block of Wedgewood Dr. NE at 9:08 p.m. An adult was arrested for the violation. June 25 Vandalism. Officer handled a property damage report in the 600 block of Florence Ave. NW at 7:48 a.m. Traffic Arrest. Officers stopped a vehicle at 26th St. NE and Cedar Ave. at 11:45 a.m. The adult driver was taken into custody. Drug Activity. At 3:43 p.m., drug activity was reported in the 1500 block of Mosher Ave. SW. June 26 Warrant Arrests. Officers arrested three adults throughout the day on outstanding warrants. The arrests included: 500 block of Cedar Ave. S. at 9:54 a.m., 200 block of Pearl St. E. at 1:15 p.m. and 1000 block of Greenleaf Road SE at 9:34 p.m. Drunkenness. Police responded to an intoxicated subject at Glendale St. NW and Riverside Ave. NW at 8:29 p.m. DWI Arrest. A vehicle was stopped at McKinley St. SW and Oak Ave. S. at 9:30 p.m. An adult was arrested for DWI. Restraining Order. At 10:30 p.m., officer took a report of a restraining order violation in the 1500 block of St. Paul Road NE. June 27 Criminal Sex. Police began an investigation of criminal sexual conduct in the 100 block of 18th St. NE at 10:35 a.m. Theft. A citizen reported a theft in the 500 block of Adams Ave. NW at 12:05 p.m. Shoplifter. Officer responded to a report of shoplifting in the 2100 block of Bridge St. W. at 3:07 p.m. Traffic Arrest. At 10:09 p.m., officer stopped a vehicle on Interstate 35 at mile marker 48. The sheriff’s office assisted at the stop. An adult was arrested. June 28 Sex Report. Officer began a criminal sexual conduct investigation at 4:10 a.m. in the 200 block of Florence Ave. NW. Animal Call. At 7:31 a.m., officer took an animal report in the 600 block

Steele County Sheriff June 22 Use of Force. The sheriff’s office assisted Owatonna Police with a traffic stop at Elm Ave. N. and North St. E. where extra force was required in making an arrest. Warrant Arrest. Deputy arrested an adult on a warrant at the detention center at 12:27 p.m. Fraud. At 1:22 p.m., a fraud report was taken in the 1400 block of 64th Ave. SE. Theft. A citizen reported a theft at 26th St. SW and Lemond Road at 3:13 p.m. June 24 Traffic Stop. Deputy stopped a vehicle at 82nd Ave. SW and Lemond Road at 2:20 a.m. An adult was taken into custody. Use of force report was also completed in the case. Suicide Threat. An attempted suicide was handled at the detention center at 10:56 p.m. June 25 Accident. Deputy responded to a crash at 28th St. SE and County Road 45 S. at 3:52 p.m. No injuries were reported. Theft. At 2:44 p.m., deputy took a theft report in the 6500 block of 82nd Ave. SW. Assault. A citizen came into the sheriff’s office at 7:12 p.m. to report an assault. June 26 Traffic. Deputy stopped a vehicle in the 8100 block of 76th St. NW at 4:48 p.m. June 27 Community Policing. Deputy completed some community policing at Highway 30 and Interstate 35 in Ellendale at 9:58 a.m. Civil Assist. At 10:08 a.m., deputy assisted a citizen with a civil problem in the 6500 block of 118th St. SE. June 28 Warrant Arrest. A citizen came into the detention center to turn himself in on a warrant at 5:35 a.m. Hit and Run. Deputy investigated a hit and run crash resulting in property damage in the 6700 block of Frontage Road W. at 7:43 p.m.

Dodge County Sheriff The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office handled 298 complaints for the week of June 20 – 27. Some of them include: June 20 Disturbance. At 11:30 p.m., there was an unknown male outside a residence in Dodge Center who was screaming. Deputies responded and transported the subject to detox. Vandalism. At 11:35 p.m., a drunk male subject broke out windows at the old school in Dodge Center. Deputies responded and transported the subject to detox. June 23 Vandalism. At 7:41 a.m., a Hayfield resident returned home from work and found 4 cars with tires slashed. June 26 Harassment. At 10:49 a.m., a Kasson resident reported harassment from an ex. The ex was taking photos of his and texting and calling with harassing messages. Ambulance Run. At 7:39 p.m., Hayfield Ambulance transported a boy to St. Mary’s Hospital after he had hurt himself at the Hayfield park.

Area Court News Steele County The following case was heard in Steele County District Court the week of June 12 with Judge Casey J. Christian presiding: Mark A. Marsolek, 51, Owatonna, previously appeared and was convicted of felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. Marsolek was sentenced to $581, 45 days in county jail, no alcohol or controlled substance use, no use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, obtain permission to leave the state and 3 years of supervised probation. The following misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Steele County District Court the week of June 12 – 17: Blooming Prairie Police Department Rodney E. Seidel, 41, Blooming Prairie, seat belt, $106. MN State Patrol Rochester Jared L. Aas, 38, Owatonna, possession of Marijuana, $231; Nathan A. Baumgartner, 20, Owatonna, speeding, $121; Stephanie K. Blaha, 22, Owatonna, speeding and no insurance, $331; Jerold E. Broderick, 48, Faribault, speeding, $121; Lauren J. Draayer, 19, Albert

Lea, speeding, $121; Robert J. Gray, 85, St. Paul, speeding, $221; Jamie D. Knutson, 34, Owatonna, speeding, $131; Tyler C. Kos, 19, Claremont, stop sign and speeding, $271; Krikor A. Mokhtarian, 65, St. Paul, speeding, $281; Vernon Odom, 50, Brooklyn Park, speeding, $121; Samuel Pitie, 20, Boise, ID, speeding, $121; Andy M. Schultz, 34, Mantorville, window tint violation, $131; Angel Sobrevilla, 21, Albert Lea, invalid license, $181; Adam J. Starman, 25, Owatonna, no license in possession and seat belt, $126; Carl F. Tite, 28, Austin, possession of Paraphernalia, $131. Owatonna Police Department Joshua J. Alm, 29, Owatonna, seat belt, $106; Peter M. Alsleben, 33, Mantorville, seat belt, $106; Melanie S. Alvi, 26, St. Peter, expired tabs, $111; Dana R. Ayers, 32, Waseca, expired tabs, $111; John K. Bannerman, 55, Owatonna, speeding, $141; Michelle M. Battey, 27, Owatonna, window tint violation, $131; Matthew D. Bauer, 39, Owatonna, suspended license, $281; Luis G. Bejarano, 47, Blaine, speeding, $131; Blair E. Berry, 23, Owatonna, disorderly conduct, $181 and 1 year of unsupervised probation; Raymond A. Bronstad, 55, Owatonna, possession of Paraphernalia, $131; Mark W. Buretta, 22, Owatonna, DWI, $406, attend MADD impact panel, chemical awareness class and 1 year of supervised probation; Charles L. Burhop, 51, Waseca, seat belt, $106; Krystal L. Cardenas, 18, Owatonna, theft, $81, diversion program and 1 year of unsupervised probation; Brian S. Clear, 39, Blooming Prairie, speeding, $131; Dustin D. Craft, 20, Owatonna, violation social host ordinance and minor consumption, $281; Keri P. Davenport, 36, Lakeville, speeding, $121; Shawn S. Dufrene, 20, Owatonna, possession of Marijuana, $131; Lindsey L. Dwyer-Rodewald, 20, Owatonna, suspended license, $281; Clarence F. Eggers, 79, Albert Lea, expired license, $181; Jane F. Elsner, 48, Owatonna, seat belt, $106; Roxanne R. Evans, 39, Owatonna, seat belt, $106; Daniel E. Frederickson, 40, Oronoco, seat belt, $106; Jade F. Froehlich, 20, Owatonna, minor consumption, $181; Arturo Gonzalez Tellez, 20, Owatonna, speeding, $121; Chad A. Grengs, 24, Taunton, contributing to delinquency of a child as petty offender, $131 and 124 days in county jail; Peter A. Grubish, 25, Owatonna, suspended license, $281; Stacy L. Hanson, 44, Owatonna, cancelled license, $281; Taylor J. Helgeson, 17, West Concord, speeding, $221; Abdikafi M. Jama, 20, Faribault, seat belt, $106; Kelsey L. Johnson, 20, Faribault, possession of Marijuana and Paraphernalia and headlamps violation, $221; Haley M. Kessinger, 20, Owatonna, seat belt, $106; Gary E. Kriesel, 70, Owatonna, cancelled license and speeding, $321; Samantha A. Larson, 18, Claremont, speeding, $131; Richard P. Le, 43, Garden Grove, CA, speeding, $141; John E. Lennox III, 26, Owatonna, revoked license, $281; Tyler M. Lutz, 22, Owatonna, disorderly conduct, $700.14 and 1 year of supervised probation; Mary L. Madsen, 63, Owatonna, speeding, $131; Mark A. Marsolek, 51, Owatonna, cancelled license, $181, 30 days in county jail, and 2 years of supervised probation; Drew E. Meyer, 46, Owatonna, improper information on license, $101; Kristy A. Mulert, 48, Owatonna, speeding, $121; Trenton J. Nielsen, 19, Kasson, shoplifting, $81, diversion program and 1 year of unsupervised probation; Ismael Ortega Cabello, 29, Austin, stop sign, $131; Kevin L. Oyloe, 52, Owatonna, seat belt, $106; Augustine M. Padilla, 41, Faribault, seat belt, $106; Ashley M. Palloch, 19, Owatonna, minor consumption, $181; Tristan J. Pestorious, 28, Albert Lea, no license in possession and failure to drive in single lane, $151; Cassandra S. Racek, 30, Owatonna, seat belt, $106; Justin T. Rajala, 17, Owatonna, speeding, $221; Matthew J. Rami, 28, Medford, theft, $81, diversion program and 1 year of unsupervised probation; Rachel S. Repke, 44, Owatonna, speeding, $121; Judy L. Rowland, 51, Owatonna, obstructing legal process, $381 and 1 year of unsupervised probation; Christopher A. Rucker, 31, Owatonna, seat belt, $106; Juanita T. Sanchez, 38, Rake, IA, speeding and suspended license, $321; Nicole I. Schaefer, 31, Faribault, speeding, $121; Halie M. Sievers, 25, Owatonna, revoked license and registration violation, $581; Carly M. Small, 23, Owatonna, seat belt, $106; Jeffrey M. Stanley, 23, Larwill, IN, speeding, $131; Adam J. Starman, 25, Owatonna, seat belt, $106; Rose C. Swanson, 50, Faribault, seat belt, $106; Regina A. Thaler, 20, Hartford, SD, possession of Marijuana and Paraphernalia, $281; Douglas D. Wallace, 52, Faribault, trespassing on railroad, $81; Linda M. Williams, 41, Owatonna, speeding and no MN license, $231; Christopher L. Wittrock, 23, Owatonna, seat belt,

Owatonna

Car break-ins prompt crime alert By RICK BUSSLER Publisher A large number of vehicle break-ins has prompted Owatonna Police to issue a crime alert to residents. Since May 15, police have investigated more than 31 reports of vehicles broken into in Owatonna. The areas where the thefts are taking place are widespread throughout the entire city, police said. The vehicle tampering reports consist of unlocked vehicles that are parked on streets or driveways being entered and rummaged through with change, cell

phones, electronics and other items taken. There have also been vehicles that have been entered while parked in unlocked garages and garages with the overhead door left open overnight. There is little to no suspect information at this time, according to police. Police are requesting citizens to be alert in observing and reporting suspicious behavior during the evening and nighttime hours. The department recommends citizens to be alert to suspicious activity and don’t hesitate to call 911 to report it. This includes strangers walking or loitering

about in neighborhoods, juveniles out after curfew, unknown vehicles circling around or sounds of glass breaking or loud banging. Police want people to record descriptions of suspicious people and vehicle and obtain license plate numbers when possible. Other helpful prevention tips include: not leaving valuables unsecured and within the vehicle, closing overhead garage doors at night and parking vehicles in well-lighted locations. Anyone with information about these incidents is requested to contact Sgt. Tim Hassing at the police department at (507) 774-7207.

Traffic stop nets fugitive By RICK BUSSLER Publisher A fugitive wanted out of California has been captured in Steele County. Owatonna Police stopped a vehicle Wednesday night on Interstate 35 in Owatonna. The stop came about as a patrol officer ran a license plate check on the vehicle through his squad $106; Howard L. Wolf, 76, Medford, seat belt, $106; Randy L. Zimmerman, 37, Waseca, stop sign, $131. Steele County Sheriff’s Office Juan C. Balderas, 26, Owatonna, stop sign, $131; Zachery T. Douglass, 17, Blooming Prairie, speeding and text messaging, $331; Ali O. Egal, 37, Owatonna, speeding, $121; John E. Fiske, 21, Brooklyn Center, speeding and suspended license, $331; Maria A. Garcia-Ortiz, 25, Waseca, stop sign and no MN license, $231; Tyler D. Gedicke, 18, Owatonna, minor consumption, $181; Dylan R. Hondl, 19, Owatonna, minor consumption and underage possession of alcohol, $281; Alek C. Schauer, 18, Faribault, minor consumption, $181; Patrick J. Smith, 48, Owatonna, seat belt, $106; Janalee L. Sponberg, 66, Alexandria, VA, speeding, $141; Shawn L. Sprengeler, 44, Chaska, speeding, $131; Thomas C. Stewart, 51, Owatonna, stop sign, $121; Ronald G. Valentine, 68, Blooming Prairie, speeding, $281; Humberto Victorino Jr., 28, Waseca, speeding, $141.

Dodge County The following misdemeanors and petty misdemeanors were heard in Dodge County District Court the week of June 18 – 25: Dodge County Sheriff’s Office Sidiki Bamaba, 33, Austin, cancelled license, $280; Jessica F. Bridges, 33, Mantorville, revoked license, $180; Matthew D. Dobb, 30, West Concord, no child passenger restraint system, $130; Douglas E. Fenney, 41, Blooming Prairie, domestic assault, 90 days in county jail; Amy L. Fogal, 33, Kasson, speeding, $140; Jeffrey J. Haggerty, 50, St. Paul Park, speeding, $140; Amy C. Hahn, 34, Sargeant, seat belt, $105; Shane M. Hahn, 39, Sargeant, no child passenger restraint system and seat belt, $155; Carol J. Helvig, 54, Kasson, revoked license, $280; Justan L. Hoffman, 29, Pine Island, revoked license and seat belt, $305; Caitlin M. Johnson, 22, Rochester, speeding, $120; James B. Kalodrich, 48, Hayfield, invalid license and seat belt, $205; Caron C. Kispert, 17, Kasson, speeding, $220; Anna H. Lee, 54, Owatonna, speeding, $140; Eric M. Macho, 31, Sargeant, seat belt, $105; Monte L. Mancini, 47, Dodge Center, domestic assault and possession of Paraphernalia, $380, no alcohol or controlled substance use, domestic abuse evaluation, no contact with victim and 1 year of supervised probation. Steven N. Meyer, 48, Kasson, seat belt, $105; Mohamed M. Mohamed, 37, Hayfield, suspended license, $280; Shawn D. Mulholland, 26, Mantorville, burning prohibited materials, $230; Timothy B. Norris Jr., 24, Lincoln, NE, speeding, $120; Debra K. Oelkers, 52, Hayfield, seat belt, $105; Kevin L. Peterson, 45, Dodge Center, seat belt, $105; Kate N. Postier, 31, Rochester, violation of restraining order, $200;

c o m p u t e r. The check revealed that it was wanted out of California in connection with an attempted homicide. Officers arDunne rested Craig James Dunne, 28, of Downey, Calif. He was a passenger in

the vehicle. The driver, Amanda Renee Vera, 28, is being held on a felony charge of aiding an offender to avoid arrest. Downey is being held in the Steele County Detention Center awaiting extradition back to California on the felony charge.

John G. Radtke, 39, West Concord, speeding, $140; James A. Roth, 54, Eagan, speeding, $120; Susanna J. Sadek, 19, Burnsville, speeding, $140; Deena L. Sotelo, 35, Hayfield, no child passenger restraint system, $130; Nicole R. Thielen, 35, Dodge Center, feces clean up violation, $100; Jason J. Thomas, 40, West Concord, seat belt, $105; Nicholas J. Tindal, 22, Waltham, seat belt, $105; Douglas A. Wencl, 51, Owatonna, speeding, $140; Crystal L. Whitmarsh, 27, St. Peter, speeding, $220. Kasson Police Department Stuart J. Andrist, 48, Rochester, seat belt, $105; Jason A. Bakkedahl, 29, Kasson, seat belt, $105; Patrick W. Bigelow, 41, Mantorville, seat belt, $105; John L. Cordes, 48, Wanamingo, seat belt, $105; Dustin J. Davis, 16, Byron, seat belt, $105; Justin B. Davis, 22, Dodge Center, revoked license and no child passenger restraint system, $330; Nathan R. Gransee, 30, Kasson, seat belt, $105; Kayla M. Hoecke, 22, Kasson, seat belt, $105; Steven L. Kelling, 44, Pine Island, seat belt, $105; Kory A. Kremer, 37, Kasson, seat belt, $105; Jeffry K. Leth, 64,

Mantorville, seat belt, $105; Jason S. Lindahl, 33, Dodge Center, seat belt, $105; Andrew T. Linkous, 21, Rochester, seat belt, $105; Joseph J. McCormick, 48, Kasson, seat belt, $105; Joshua J. Mitchell, 24, Blaine, seat belt, $105; Tracy R. Mulholland, 20, Byron, seat belt, $105; Dean M. Nelson, 51, Mantorville, seat belt, $105; Charles F. Rath, 25, Kasson, seat belt, $105; Marcus S. Sternberg, 18, Kasson, seat belt, $105; Chad A. Swenson, 49, Hayfield, seat belt, $105; Troy C. Tumbleson, 18, Mantorville, minor consumption, $180; Mary A. Unger, 72, Kasson, seat belt, $105; Dixon J. Vold, 20, Byron, seat belt, $105; James B. Vold, 47, Byron, seat belt, $105; Cletus R. Willette, 40, Dodge Center, seat belt, $105. MN State Patrol Rochester Allysse M. Henry, 25, Inver Grove Heights, speeding, $220; Shirley M. Pozuelos, 24, Faribault, speeding, $130. West Concord Police Department Caleb D. Parker, 24, Minneapolis, speeding, $220.

RECYCLE REMINDER

Due to the 4th of July Holiday, curbside recycling will occur ONE DAY LATE for Owatonna neighborhoods who are usually recycled route A or Pink Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. For more information or questions call the Steele County Recycling Hotline at 507-451-5443.

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Leggal Notices Mortgage Foreclosure NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 18, 2000 MORTGAGOR(S): Rachel L. Cole, a single person MORTGAGEE: North American Mortgage Company DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed for record February 22, 2000, as Document No. A280773 in the office of the County Recorder in Steele County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT(S) OF MORTGAGE: Assignment dated May 2, 2000 to Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, filed for record May 9, 2000, as Document No. A282203 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: North American Mortgage Company RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank Home Mortgage MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 604 S. Oak Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060-3229 TAX PARCEL ID NUMBER: 17-016-1137 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: THE SOUTH 4 RODS OF THE NORTH 8 RODS OF LOT 10 IN NE ¼; EXCEPT THE WEST 8 RODS THEREOF, IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 107 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST, STEELE COUNTY, MINNESOTA COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Steele ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $ 61,800.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: $54,475.15 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 24, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Steele County Sheriff’s Office located at the Law Enforcement Center, 204 Pearl Street East in the 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 24, 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: June 19, 2012. MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY Mortgagee/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 6/19,6/26,7/3 7/10,7/17,7/24

Mortgage Foreclosure 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 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 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 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 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

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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

Mortgage Foreclosure NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE - - - - - - - - - - - - THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION - - - - - - - - - - - - Notice is hereby given, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 20, 2003 MORTGAGOR(S): Kurt Arthur Degner and Marlene R. Degner, husband and wife. M O R T G A G EE: US Federal Credit Union S E R VICER: US Federal Credit Union MORTGAGE ID#: 2 2 7 1 4 2 - 1 4 6 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded on February 26, 2003, Office of the County Recorder, County of Steele, State of Minnesota as Document No. A307800. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 16, BLOCK 27, IN JOHNSON & COMPANY’S ADDITION TO MEDFORD, STEELE COUNTY, MINNESOTA. PID#16-101-2716 TAX PARCEL NO. 16-101-2716 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 107 – 2nd Street SE, Medford, MN 55049 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: S t e e l e ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $ 3 8 , 0 4 9 . 2 4 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF THE DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $ 2 2 , 1 2 7 . 8 5 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: Tuesday August 28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Steele County Sheriff’s Office, Lobby, 204 East Pearl Street, Owatonna, MN 55060. to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fee’s allowed by law subject to redemption within twelve (12) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to five (5) weeks under Minnesota Statute 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 August 28, 2013 or the next business day if August 28, 2013 falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. 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 MINESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: June 14, 2012 US Federal Credit Union Mortgagee David W. Olson, Esq. Attorney for US Federal Credit Union, Mortgagee P.O. Box 240417 Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-953-0093 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 6/19,6/26,7/3 7/10,7/17,7/24

Mortgage Foreclosure 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: 04/26/2007 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $130,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Brian D. Madsen and Vicki M. Madsen, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: U.S. Bank National Association ND DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 05/08/2007, as Document Number 349537 in the Office of the County Recorder, Steele County, Minnesota LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 25, Township 105 North, Range 19 West, Steele County, Minnesota described by: Commencing at the Northwest corner thereof, running thence due South 536.1 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing due South 341.25 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00’ East 385.00 feet; thence due North 341.25 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00’ West 385.00 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to existing road rights of way on the West 50 feet thereof. Also described as: That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 25, Township 105 North, Range 19 West, described by commencing at the Northwest corner thereof, running thence due South 536.1 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing due South 341.25 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00’ East 585.00 feet; thence due North 341.25 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00’ West 385.00 feet to the point of beginning, Steele County, Minnesota. STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 15125 84th Avenue SE, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Steele County TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 14-025-4034 ABSTRACT PROPERTY LENDER: U.S. Bank National Association ND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: U.S. Bank National Association ND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association ND TRANSACTION AGENT: None THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $139,178.75 No action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. There has been compliance with all preforeclosure notice 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: 08/02/2012 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Steele County Sheriff’s Office, 204 E Pearl, Owatonna, MN 55060 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees 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. 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 02/02/2013. 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 MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 6/19/2012 U.S. Bank National Association ND, Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee Dunakey & Klatt, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer and Crystal W. Rink, Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 531 Commercial Street, P.O. Box 2363, Waterloo, IA 50701 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 6/19,6/26, 7/3 7/10,7/17,7/24

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: March 23, 2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $160,675.05 MORTGAGOR(S): Travis M. Schwarte and Crystal L. Schwarte, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Beneficial Loan and Thrift Co., a Minnesota corporation DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed March 28, 2006, Steele County Recorder; Document No. A000340024 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: None LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot Eight (8), except the West 60 feet, and except the East 5 feet, in Block One (1), Dunnell and Farmer's Addition to Owatonna. STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 431 Academy Street, 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: $162,498.49 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 preforeclosure 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: August 28, 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 February 28, 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 25, 2012 BENEFICIAL LOAN AND THRIFT CO. 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 (G2179)

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 431 Academy Street, Owatonna, MN 55060 (2) Transaction Agent Beneficial Loan and Thrift Co., a Minnesota corporation (3) Name of Mortgage Originator (Lender) Beneficial Loan and Thrift Co., a Minnesota corporation (4) Residential Servicer HSBC CL (800) 333-5848 (5) Tax Parcel Identification Number 17-118-0110 (6) Transaction Agent’s Mortgage ID Number (MERS number) None 7/3,7/10,7/17 7/24,7/31,8/7

Mortgage Foreclosure 11-078224

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 29, 2008 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $111,182.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Timothy A. Alexander, single man M O R T G A G E E : Prestige Mortgage LLC LENDER: Prestige Mortgage LLC SERVICER: JPMorgan

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Chase Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed July 2, 2008, Steele County Registrar of Titles, as Document Number T000063221 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; Dated: May 29, 2008 filed: July 2, 2008, recorded as document number T000063222 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 6, Block 1, in Och's Addition in the City of Owatonna REGISTERED PROPERTY PROPERTY ADDRESS: 127 16Th St Ne, Owatonna, MN 55060 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 17-1560106 Cert No. 17379 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Steele THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $112,692.13 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: August 14, 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, singlefamily 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 February 14, 2013. "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: June 26, 2012 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY ___________________________ Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061 Stephanie O. Nelson - 0388918 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 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. 7/3,7/10,7/17 7/24,7/31,8/7

Estate STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF STEELE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 74-PR-12-1154 Estate Of Clarence Albert Neigebauer, Decedent, NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on July 17, 2012 at 10:45 o’clock a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 111 E. Main Street, Owatonna, Minnesota, on a petition for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of decedent’s heirs, and for the appointment of Paul A. Neigbauer, whose address is 704 NE 6th Street, Waseca, MN 56093, as Personal Representative of the decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the decedent estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses; to sell real and personal property; and to do all necessary acts for the decedent’s estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Date: 5/31/12 Casey J. Christian Judge of District Court 6/26,7/3

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Proposed City of Blooming Prairie City Council Meeting Agenda July 9, 2012 7:00 P.M.

Summons STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF STEELE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT (Mortgage Foreclosure by Action) _____________________________ Court File No. 74-CV-12-572 Associated Bank, National Association,

Plaintiff, v. Corey J. Carlon, et al., NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE Defendants. _____________________________ Notice is hereby given that under and by virtue of a judgment entered in the above-entitled action on May 30, 2012, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me directing sale of the property hereinafter described to satisfy the amount found and adjudged due to the Plaintiff in the above action from Defendants Corey J. Carlon and LeAnn R. Carlon, the Sheriff of Steele County will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, on August 16, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., at the Sheriff’s Office, 204 East Pearl Street, Owatonna, MN, in said state and county, the premises and real estate described in said judgment, being in Steele County, Minnesota, to wit: Lot 6, Block 9, Riverside Addition to the City of Owatonna, Minnesota, Steele County, Minnesota. Property address: 319 Adams Avenue NW, Owatonna, MN 55060 Parcel I.D. No.: 17-119-0910 subject to redemption within six (6) months after confirmation of said sale. 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. Date: June 22, 2012 LON THIELE, Sheriff of Steele County By:/s/Tony David Deputy Ralph L. Moore, I.D. #74780 STEIN & MOORE, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 332 Minnesota Street, #W-1650 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 224-9683

Court File No. 74-PR-12-1318 Estate Of Gerald D. Souba, Decedent NOTICE IF INFORMED PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated February 5, 2010, (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Barbara A. DeMars and Audrey M. Schroht, whose address is 6325 SW 62nd Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060 and 3554 NW 57th Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060 respectively, as co-personal representatives of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the co-personal representatives. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the co-personal representatives have full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Co-Personal Representatives must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the co-personal representatives or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or said claims will be barred. Date: 5-22-12 Linda M. Brandt Registrar Attorney for Petitioner Eric J. Mattison Einhaus, Mattison, Craver & Haberman, P.A. 202 N. Cedar Ave. P.O. Box 545 Owatonna, MN 55060 Attorney License No: 151609 Phone: 507-451-3580 FAX: 507-451-3532 Email: mattison@owatonnalayers.com

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PROPOSED TENTATIVE AGENDA 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2012 Work Session – Board Room at the High School 6:00 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2012 Public Hearing - Technology Policy/Fees 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2012 Informal Finance Work Session – High School Media Center 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2012 Open Public Forum – High School Media Center 7:15 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2012 Regular School Board Meeting – High School Media Center Any person may raise a question to the School Board. The Board will not act on any item presented to them, which is not on the agenda, until the following Board meeting. Also, the Board would like persons to limit themselves to five minutes, with a maximum of 15 minutes per topic. These limitations are needed for us to run a timely and orderly Board meeting. Persons are requested to identify themselves prior to speaking. I. CALL TO ORDER CHAIRPERSON II. ROLL CALL - CLERK APPROVAL OF AGENDA IV. PRINCIPAL REPORTS V. ITEMS ON WHICH BOARD ACTION IS REQUESTED A. Consent Agenda Minutes Bills Treasurer’s Report Resignations Employment

Committee/Commission Reports 1. B.P. Public Utilities 2. E.D.A. 3. B.P. Planning & Zoning 4. B.P. Fire Commission 5. B.P. Ambulance Commission Business 1. Public Concern 2. IPad or Laptop Memo Presentation 3. Street Closing – BP Cancer 4. Research Auction 4. Temporary Liquor License – BP Lions City Administrator’s Report 1. 4th of July Review 2. Pickup Replacement 3. Siren Update 4. 2013 Budget Thoughts City Attorney’s Report Council Members’ Reports Adjourn 7/3

B.P. School Blooming Prairie ISD #756 will hold a public hearing on July 16, 2012, at 6 p.m. in the High School Media Center. Discussion to take place regarding proposed iPad policy and potential implementation of technology fees for high school students. Policies concerning iPad use will be published on the district website as soon as they are approved. 6/26,7/3,7/10

B. School Board Meeting Dates C. School Board Per Diem D. Work Sessions E. Superintendent Contract F. ESL Position G. 2012-13 School Calendar Change H. Technology Policy/Fees I. Copy Machine Lease J. Public Hearing on Property Tax Levy Payable 2013 K. Health & Safety VI. ITEMS OF INFORMATION AND/ OR DISCUSSION ONLY A. Family Education Rights & Privacy Act B. Committee Reports C. Enrollment Data D. Dates to Note VII. SUPERINTENDENT OR BOARD MEMBER ITEMS VIII. ADJOURNMENT *Agenda may be subject to changes

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Call to Order Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes Financial Report

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What’s That Sound? Some types of adjustments produce a “popping” sound, similar to uncorking champagne. The sound is interesting, but isn’t an indicator of the value or quality of the adjustment.

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.

Local police (Blooming Prairie) County sheriff (Steele County) Fire protection Ambulance service Emergency 911 service Public utilities Roads/Highways/Streets Parks and recreation Library service Wastewater treatment Snow removal Sidewalks/pedestrian safety Street lighting

EXC

GOOD FAIR

POOR

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

UNDECIDED

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

2. How would you rate the effectiveness of each of the following in meeting Blooming Prairie’s community needs in their respective areas of control and the needs of the surrounding area? EXC

a. b. c. d. e. f.

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

State Government

5 5 5 5 5 5

GOOD

4 4 4 4 4 4

FAIR

POOR

UNDECIDED

3 3 3 3 3 3

2 2 2 2 2 2

1 1 1 1 1 1

3. The Blooming Prairie Police Department performs a variety of services. How would you rate the effectiveness of the following? a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h.

Traffic enforcement/speed control Other traffic laws Visible residential patrol Narcotics enforcement School safety Community policing efforts Overall patrol efforts Overall quality of service

EXC

GOOD FAIR

POOR

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

UNDECIDED

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Yes

No

VERY SAFE SAFE

5 5 5

4 4 4

NOT UNSAFE VERY SURE UNSAFE

3 3 3

2 2 2

1 1 1

Undecided

6. How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the following area celebrations? EXC

a. b. c. d. e. f. g.

Ed Foundation Fundraiser Citywide garage sales Fourth of July parade Fourth of July celebration Crazy Days Steele County Free Fair Blooming Holiday Dazzle

5 5 5 5 5 5 5

GOOD

FAIR

4 4 4 4 4 4 4

POOR UNDECIDED

3 3 3 3 3 3 3

2 2 2 2 2 2 2

1 1 1 1 1 1 1

7. Where do you do the majority of your shopping? Blooming

Austin

Owatonna

Rochester

Albert Lea

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

Austin

Owatonna

Rochester

Albert Lea

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 Prairie’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?

4. How safe do you feel…

… in your neighborhood … in the community at large … 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?

Mortgage Foreclosure NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 10, 2008 MORTGAGOR: Scott M. Archer and Sandra Archer, husband and wife. M O R T G A G EE: United Prairie Bank. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 11, 2008 Steele County Recorder, Document No. A000361021. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Merchants Bank, N.A.. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: United Prairie Bank RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Merchants Bank, N.A. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 310 2nd Street SE, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 14-105-0112 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 12, BLOCK 1, IN OLSON'S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: S t e e l e ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $ 9 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $ 9 5 , 3 9 0 . 6 3 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: August 9, 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 February 11, 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: June 6, 2012 Merchants 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 94-23-2012 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 6/19,6/26,7/3 7/10,7/17,7/24

Mortgage Foreclosure 12-083763

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 14, 2005 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $155,700.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Dallas O. Berry and Donna D. Berry, 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#: 1001944-7000169819-9 LENDER: Fremont Investment & Loan SERVICER: America's Servicing Company DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed October 21, 2005, Steele County Registrar of Titles, as Document Number T000059033 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for SG Mortgage Securities Trust 2006-FRE1; Dated: April 4, 2012 filed: April 6, 2012, recorded as document number T000068451 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:

Lot 8, Block ,1 Radel Addition to No. 4, REGISTERED PROPERTY PROPERTY ADDRESS: 560 23Rd St, Owatonna, MN 55060 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 17-271-0108 Cert No: 10838 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Steele THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $156,128.80 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: August 14, 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 February 14, 2013. "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: June 15, 2012 HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for SG Mortgage Securities Trust 2006-FRE1 Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY ___________________________ Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061 Stephanie O. Nelson - 0388918 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 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. 6/26,7/3,7/10 7/17,7/24,7/31

Mortgage Foreclosure PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 25, 2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $220,500.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Keith A Ingvaldson and Tonya A Ingvaldson . As Joint Tenants husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Home123 Corporation TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100488910099658899 SERVICER: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC LENDER: Home123 Corporation. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Steele County Minnesota,Registrar of Title , on November 20, 2006, as Document No. T000060919. ASSIGNED TO: U.S. Bank National Association as successor Trustee to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for the C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-CB5 Dated: April 25, 2012 , and recorded May 7, 2012 by Document No. T000068554 . LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 11, Block 1, Somerset Addition, Steele County, Minnesota. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1190 Foxtail Lane S.E., Owatonna, MN 55060 PROPERTY I.D: 17-535-0111 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Steele THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: Two Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Nineteen and 73/100 ($235,619.73) 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: 10:00 AM on August 9, 2012 PLACE OF SALE: Steele County Sheriff`s Office, in the Law Enforcement Center, 204 Pearl Street East, Owatonna, Minnesota 55060 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 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under

Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on February 10, 2013, or the next business day if February 10, 2013 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. “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 26, 2012 U.S. Bank National Association as successor Trustee to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for the C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-CB5 Randall S. Miller & Associates, PLLC Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/Mortgagee One Financial Plaza, 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 1100 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 612-573-3677 Our File No. 12MN00159-1 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. A-4259906 06/26/2012, 07/03/2012, 07/10/2012, 07/17/2012, 07/24/2012, 07/31/2012

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: April 20, 2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $260,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Aaron K. Meisch and Tracy L. Meisch, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed April 21, 2006, Steele County Recorder; Document No. A000340632 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: none LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 10, Block 3, North Country Addition STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2546 Mossy Creek Drive Northeast, 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: $254,355.15 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: August 14, 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 February 14, 2013. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: AARON KELLY MEISCH AND TRACY LEE MEISCH “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 21, 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 (E8076)

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 2546 Mossy Creek Drive Northeast, 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 17-573-0310 (6) Transaction Agent’s Mortgage ID Number (MERS number) none 6/26,7/3,7/10 7/17,7/24,7/31

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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: April 24, 2003 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $126,500.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Janet M. Fandel and David M. Fandel, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., a California corporation n/k/a Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed April 29, 2003, Steele County Recorder; Document No. A309965 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: none LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 3, Heritage Estates, Common Interest Community Number 7, Planned Community STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1915 Sunlight 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: $107,187.39 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: August 21, 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 February 21, 2013. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: Janet M. Fandel and David M. Fandel “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.”

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: none LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Commencing at a point on the East line of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 11, Township 107 North of Range 20 West that is North 0 degrees 50.5' West 561 feet from the Southeast corner thereof; running thence South 89 degrees 9.5' West 165 feet; thence North 0 degrees 50.5' West 132 feet; thence North 89 degrees 9.5' East 165 feet to the East line thereof; thence South 0 degrees 50.5' East 132 feet to the point of commencement STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 500 Hazeltine Place NE, Owatonna, MN 55060-6131 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Steele County, Minnesota THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $137,888.11 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: August 21, 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 February 21, 2013. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: HARLAN D. KERN AND RENEE E. KER “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 25, 2012 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee By:

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.

Dated: June 26, 2012

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE FORECLOSURE DATA Minn. Stat. § 580.025

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 (E8675)

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.

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 (WF0074)

(1) Street Address, City and Zip Code of Mortgaged Premises 500 Hazeltine Place NE, Owatonna, MN 55060-6131 (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 17-011-1303 (6) Transaction Agent’s Mortgage ID Number (MERS number) none

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE FORECLOSURE DATA Minn. Stat. § 580.025 (1) Street Address, City and Zip Code of Mortgaged Premises 1915 Sunlight Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060 (2) Transaction Agent Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., a California corporation n/k/a Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. (3) Name of Mortgage Originator (Lender) Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., a California corporation n/k/a Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. (4) Residential Servicer Wells Fargo 800-416-1472 (5) Tax Parcel Identification Number 17-519-0305 (6) Transaction Agent’s Mortgage ID Number (MERS number) none 6/26,7/3,7/10 7/17,7/24,7/31

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: September 10, 2009 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $140,008.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Harlan D. Kern and Renee E. Kern, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed September 21, 2009, Steele County Recorder; Document No. A-000366719

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St. Paul, MN 55102. 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff's Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Steele County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: All that part of the SE1/4 of Section 31, T 106 N, R 21 W, Steele County. Minnesota, described by: Commencing at the northeast corner of said SE1/4; thence S 00º12'54" W, assumed bearing, 669.34 feet along the east line of said SE1/4 to the True Point of Beginning; thence S 00º12'54" W 34.64 feet along the east line of said SE1/4; thence N 72º03'43" W 584.50 feet; thence S 06º54'51" E 224.98 feet; thence N 84º11'38" W 281.56 feet; thence N 00º07'38" E 166.78 feet; thence N 66º39'49" W 100.46 feet; thence N 36º36' 43" W 71.79 feet; thence N 01º31'06" E 100.76 feet; thence N 11º31'14" E 120.21 feet; thence N 32º16'03" E 53.78 feet; thence N 69º25'46" E 79.49 feet; thence S 82º01'17'' E 75.86 feet; thence S 62º40'48" E 97.58 feet; thence S 51º42'03" E 70.34 feet; thence S 02º40'52" W 211.46 feet; thence S 72º03' 43" E 638.00 feet to said True Point of Beginning. Containing 4.27 acres, more or less Subject to on easement for ingress and egress over, under and across a strip of land 33 feet in width, the north line of said strip being described as follows: Commencing at the northeast corner of said SE1/4; thence S 00º12'54" W, assumed bearing, 669.34 feet along the east line of said SE1/4 to the True Point of Beginning; thence N 72º03'43" W 580 feet; and there terminating. Subject to a public highway easement along the east line of said SE1/4. Subject to other easements and restrictions of record, if any. The object of this action is to obtain declaratory relief pursuant to Minn. Stat. §555.01, reforming Plaintiff’s mortgage dated November 7, 2005 and filed of record with the Steele County Recorder on November 15, 2005 as Document No. 336912 to reference the correct and complete legal description of the subject real property that it was intended to encumber and to declare that Plaintiff’s mortgage is a valid and enforceable first mortgage lien on the subject real property. REITER & SCHILLER, P.A. Dated: June 28, 2012 By: ___________________________ Rebecca F. Schiller Attorney for Plaintiff 25 Dale St. No. The Academy Professional Bldg. St. Paul, Minnesota 55102-2227 Telephone: (651) 209-9769 Atty. Reg. 231605 (BL1858) 7/3,7/10,7/17

Summons

Assumed Name

DISTRICT COURT STATE OF MINNESOTA

Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

COUNTY OF STEELE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: OTHER CIVIL: DECLARATORY JUDGMENT ---------------------------------------------WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION File No: 74-CV-12-1155 SAMSON D. PITTMAN, RELISSA M. PITTMAN, JOHN DOE and MARY ROE, Defendants. ----------------------------------------------THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO SAMSON D. PITTMAN AND RELISSA M. PITTMAN. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff's Complaint against you is on file in the office of the court administrator of the abovenamed court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: Reiter & Schiller, P.A., 25 N. Dale Street,

Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: L’eggs Hanes Bali Playtex 2. Principal Place of Business: 7650 W. Frontage Rd. Suite 315, Medford, MN 55049. 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Hanesbrands Direct, LLC, 1000 E. Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Date: 05/22/12 /s/ Timothy P. Smith, Assistant Secretary Contact Person: Stephanie Hall Daytime phone number: 336-519-6160 Filed: /s/ Mark Ritchie Secretary of State. 6/26,7/3

Mortgage Foreclosure NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 10, 2008 MORTGAGOR: Scott M. Archer and Sandra Archer, husband and wife. M O R T G A G EE: United Prairie Bank. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 11, 2008 Steele County Recorder, Document No. A000361021. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Merchants Bank, N.A.. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: United Prairie Bank RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Merchants Bank, N.A. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 310 2nd Street SE, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 14-105-0112 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 12, BLOCK 1, IN OLSON'S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: S t e e l e ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $ 9 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $ 9 5 , 3 9 0 . 6 3 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: August 9, 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 February 11, 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: June 6, 2012 Merchants 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 94-23-2012 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. 6/19,6/26,7/3 7/10,7/17,7/24

Mortgage Foreclosure 12-083763

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 14, 2005 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $155,700.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Dallas O. Berry and Donna D. Berry, 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#: 1001944-7000169819-9 LENDER: Fremont Investment & Loan SERVICER: America's Servicing Company DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed October 21, 2005, Steele County Registrar of Titles, as Document Number T000059033 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for SG Mortgage Securities Trust 2006-FRE1; Dated: April 4, 2012 filed: April 6, 2012, recorded as document number T000068451 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:

Lot 8, Block ,1 Radel Addition to No. 4, REGISTERED PROPERTY PROPERTY ADDRESS: 560 23Rd St, Owatonna, MN 55060 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 17-271-0108 Cert No: 10838 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Steele THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $156,128.80 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: August 14, 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 February 14, 2013. "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: June 15, 2012 HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for SG Mortgage Securities Trust 2006-FRE1 Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY ___________________________ Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061 Stephanie O. Nelson - 0388918 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 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. 6/26,7/3,7/10 7/17,7/24,7/31

Mortgage Foreclosure PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 25, 2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $220,500.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Keith A Ingvaldson and Tonya A Ingvaldson . As Joint Tenants husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Home123 Corporation TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100488910099658899 SERVICER: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC LENDER: Home123 Corporation. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Steele County Minnesota,Registrar of Title , on November 20, 2006, as Document No. T000060919. ASSIGNED TO: U.S. Bank National Association as successor Trustee to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for the C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-CB5 Dated: April 25, 2012 , and recorded May 7, 2012 by Document No. T000068554 . LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 11, Block 1, Somerset Addition, Steele County, Minnesota. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1190 Foxtail Lane S.E., Owatonna, MN 55060 PROPERTY I.D: 17-535-0111 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Steele THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: Two Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Nineteen and 73/100 ($235,619.73) 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: 10:00 AM on August 9, 2012 PLACE OF SALE: Steele County Sheriff`s Office, in the Law Enforcement Center, 204 Pearl Street East, Owatonna, Minnesota 55060 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 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under

Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on February 10, 2013, or the next business day if February 10, 2013 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. “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 26, 2012 U.S. Bank National Association as successor Trustee to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for the C-BASS Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-CB5 Randall S. Miller & Associates, PLLC Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/Mortgagee One Financial Plaza, 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 1100 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 612-573-3677 Our File No. 12MN00159-1 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. A-4259906 06/26/2012, 07/03/2012, 07/10/2012, 07/17/2012, 07/24/2012, 07/31/2012

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: April 20, 2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $260,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Aaron K. Meisch and Tracy L. Meisch, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed April 21, 2006, Steele County Recorder; Document No. A000340632 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: none LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 10, Block 3, North Country Addition STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2546 Mossy Creek Drive Northeast, 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: $254,355.15 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: August 14, 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 February 14, 2013. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: AARON KELLY MEISCH AND TRACY LEE MEISCH “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 21, 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 (E8076)

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 2546 Mossy Creek Drive Northeast, 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 17-573-0310 (6) Transaction Agent’s Mortgage ID Number (MERS number) none 6/26,7/3,7/10 7/17,7/24,7/31

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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: April 24, 2003 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $126,500.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Janet M. Fandel and David M. Fandel, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., a California corporation n/k/a Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed April 29, 2003, Steele County Recorder; Document No. A309965 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: none LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 3, Heritage Estates, Common Interest Community Number 7, Planned Community STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1915 Sunlight 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: $107,187.39 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: August 21, 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 February 21, 2013. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: Janet M. Fandel and David M. Fandel “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.”

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: none LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Commencing at a point on the East line of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 11, Township 107 North of Range 20 West that is North 0 degrees 50.5' West 561 feet from the Southeast corner thereof; running thence South 89 degrees 9.5' West 165 feet; thence North 0 degrees 50.5' West 132 feet; thence North 89 degrees 9.5' East 165 feet to the East line thereof; thence South 0 degrees 50.5' East 132 feet to the point of commencement STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 500 Hazeltine Place NE, Owatonna, MN 55060-6131 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Steele County, Minnesota THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $137,888.11 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: August 21, 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 February 21, 2013. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: HARLAN D. KERN AND RENEE E. KER “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 25, 2012 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee By:

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.

Dated: June 26, 2012

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE FORECLOSURE DATA Minn. Stat. § 580.025

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 (E8675)

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.

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 (WF0074)

(1) Street Address, City and Zip Code of Mortgaged Premises 500 Hazeltine Place NE, Owatonna, MN 55060-6131 (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 17-011-1303 (6) Transaction Agent’s Mortgage ID Number (MERS number) none

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE FORECLOSURE DATA Minn. Stat. § 580.025 (1) Street Address, City and Zip Code of Mortgaged Premises 1915 Sunlight Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060 (2) Transaction Agent Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., a California corporation n/k/a Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. (3) Name of Mortgage Originator (Lender) Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., a California corporation n/k/a Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. (4) Residential Servicer Wells Fargo 800-416-1472 (5) Tax Parcel Identification Number 17-519-0305 (6) Transaction Agent’s Mortgage ID Number (MERS number) none 6/26,7/3,7/10 7/17,7/24,7/31

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: September 10, 2009 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $140,008.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Harlan D. Kern and Renee E. Kern, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed September 21, 2009, Steele County Recorder; Document No. A-000366719

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St. Paul, MN 55102. 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff's Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Steele County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: All that part of the SE1/4 of Section 31, T 106 N, R 21 W, Steele County. Minnesota, described by: Commencing at the northeast corner of said SE1/4; thence S 00º12'54" W, assumed bearing, 669.34 feet along the east line of said SE1/4 to the True Point of Beginning; thence S 00º12'54" W 34.64 feet along the east line of said SE1/4; thence N 72º03'43" W 584.50 feet; thence S 06º54'51" E 224.98 feet; thence N 84º11'38" W 281.56 feet; thence N 00º07'38" E 166.78 feet; thence N 66º39'49" W 100.46 feet; thence N 36º36' 43" W 71.79 feet; thence N 01º31'06" E 100.76 feet; thence N 11º31'14" E 120.21 feet; thence N 32º16'03" E 53.78 feet; thence N 69º25'46" E 79.49 feet; thence S 82º01'17'' E 75.86 feet; thence S 62º40'48" E 97.58 feet; thence S 51º42'03" E 70.34 feet; thence S 02º40'52" W 211.46 feet; thence S 72º03' 43" E 638.00 feet to said True Point of Beginning. Containing 4.27 acres, more or less Subject to on easement for ingress and egress over, under and across a strip of land 33 feet in width, the north line of said strip being described as follows: Commencing at the northeast corner of said SE1/4; thence S 00º12'54" W, assumed bearing, 669.34 feet along the east line of said SE1/4 to the True Point of Beginning; thence N 72º03'43" W 580 feet; and there terminating. Subject to a public highway easement along the east line of said SE1/4. Subject to other easements and restrictions of record, if any. The object of this action is to obtain declaratory relief pursuant to Minn. Stat. §555.01, reforming Plaintiff’s mortgage dated November 7, 2005 and filed of record with the Steele County Recorder on November 15, 2005 as Document No. 336912 to reference the correct and complete legal description of the subject real property that it was intended to encumber and to declare that Plaintiff’s mortgage is a valid and enforceable first mortgage lien on the subject real property. REITER & SCHILLER, P.A. Dated: June 28, 2012 By: ___________________________ Rebecca F. Schiller Attorney for Plaintiff 25 Dale St. No. The Academy Professional Bldg. St. Paul, Minnesota 55102-2227 Telephone: (651) 209-9769 Atty. Reg. 231605 (BL1858) 7/3,7/10,7/17

Summons

Assumed Name

DISTRICT COURT STATE OF MINNESOTA

Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

COUNTY OF STEELE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: OTHER CIVIL: DECLARATORY JUDGMENT ---------------------------------------------WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION File No: 74-CV-12-1155 SAMSON D. PITTMAN, RELISSA M. PITTMAN, JOHN DOE and MARY ROE, Defendants. ----------------------------------------------THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO SAMSON D. PITTMAN AND RELISSA M. PITTMAN. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff's Complaint against you is on file in the office of the court administrator of the abovenamed court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: Reiter & Schiller, P.A., 25 N. Dale Street,

Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: L’eggs Hanes Bali Playtex 2. Principal Place of Business: 7650 W. Frontage Rd. Suite 315, Medford, MN 55049. 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Hanesbrands Direct, LLC, 1000 E. Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Date: 05/22/12 /s/ Timothy P. Smith, Assistant Secretary Contact Person: Stephanie Hall Daytime phone number: 336-519-6160 Filed: /s/ Mark Ritchie Secretary of State. 6/26,7/3

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2012 • The Times

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: 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.” 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

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: 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.”

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

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 (E8215)

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

“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

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

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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 26, 2003 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $80,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): John P. Stenzel and Barbara J. Stenzel, 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#: 1002724-0312220179-6 LENDER: USA Funding Corp SERVICER: GMAC Mortgage, LLC DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed January 9, 2004, Steele County Recorder, as Document Number A 318595 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: GMAC Mortgage, LLC; Dated: June 6, 2011 filed: June 14, 2011, recorded as document number A000378585 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 9, Block 2, Bell and Meehans Addition to the Village of Blooming Prarie PROPERTY ADDRESS: 328 2Nd Street, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 14-104-0209 COUNTY IN WHICH PROP-

ERTY IS LOCATED: Steele THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $44,915.18 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 31, 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 12 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on July 31, 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.

TATIVES 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: June 7, 2012 Embrace Home Loans, Inc. Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY ___________________________ Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061 Stephanie O. Nelson - 0388918 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 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. 6/19,6/26,7/3 7/10,7/17,7/24

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Dated: June 5, 2012 GMAC Mortgage, LLC Assignee of Mortgagee

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SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY ___________________________ Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Ronald W. Spencer - 0104061 Stephanie O. Nelson - 0388918 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Ste. 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060

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.

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. 6/19,6/26,7/3 7/10,7/17,7/24

Mortgage Foreclosure NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 31, 2009 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $124,236.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Cheryl L. Coughlin & Francis E. Coughlin, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100049700011540628 LENDER: Embrace Home Loans, Inc. SERVICER: Cenlar FSB DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed November 12, 2009, Steele County Recorder, as Document Number A000367717 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Embrace Home Loans, Inc.; Dated: May 8, 2012 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 12, Block 1, Feeney's Addition to the Village (now City) of Blooming Prairie PROPERTY ADDRESS: 146 3Rd St Ne, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 14-101-0113 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Steele THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $123,661.43 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: August 7, 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 February 7, 2013. "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESEN-

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 20, 2007 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $93,750.00 MORTGAGOR(S): David W. Frederick, a single person MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed July 25, 2007, Steele County Recorder; Document No. A000351226 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: none LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 6, in Block 2, in Park View Addition to the Village (now City) of Blooming Prairie STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 137 Memorial Drive, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Steele County, Minnesota THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $99,868.56 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: August 14, 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 February 14, 2013. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS 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 13, 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 (E9576)

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 137 Memorial Drive, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917 (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 14-108-0206

(6) Transaction Agent’s Mortgage ID Number (MERS number) none 6/19,6/26,7/3 7/10,7/17,7/24

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 22, 2004 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $119,721.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Aaron M. Seljeseth and Kristine M. Seljeseth, husband and wife and Tharen L. Seljeseth and Linda K. Seljeseth, 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#: 100014440001576412 LENDER: Netbank SERVICER: Wells Fargo Bank, NA DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed October 28, 2004, Steele County Recorder, as Document Number A000326820 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, NA; Dated: February 24, 2011 filed: March 1, 2011, recorded as document number A000376880 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 3 in Block 5 of Dartt's Second Addition to the City of Owatonna PROPERTY ADDRESS: 440 Dartt Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 17.129.0506 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Steele THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $142,994.89 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: August 7, 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 February 7, 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: June 15, 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 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. 6/19,6/26,7/3 7/10,7/17,7/24

Notice NOTICE OF SALE The personal property described as follows, to-writ: 2008 Ford Taurus X Vin 1FMDK02W28GA31486 Silver in color mileage at time of print 89,006 will be sold at public auction by the Steele County Sheriff on the 9th day of July, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Hometown Motors, 1125 S. Oak Ave. in the City of Owatonna, MN. County of Steele, State of Minnesota, to pay and satisfy a lien which is claimed to be due thereon from Megan Jean Edwards as the owner thereof to Hometown Motors LLC. in the sum of $6,429.81 dollars computed to the last day of said sale, exclusive of the expenses of said sale and of the advertising thereof, together with the necessary expenses of advertising and making said sale; and that the grounds of said lien are follows, to-wit: unpaid balance on vehicle. Dated: 6/1/2012 Hometown Motors, LLC 1125 S. Oak Owatonna, MN 55060 6/19,6/26,7/3

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SAVE YOUR BUTTS Continued from B1 A large amount of cigarette butts are washed down storm sewers and find their way to streams and lakes. “The tar is very harmful to aquatic life and the least amount of cigarette butts to enter these bodies of water the better,� Overlee Olson said. Recycling company TerraCycle developed the idea to recycle cigarette butts. The process, according to Overlee Olson, starts with groups collecting the cigarette butts and mailing them using a prepaid UPS shipping label that is downloadable from the TerraCycle website. An unnamed American tobacco company is covering the cost of the postage. Once the butts are at TerraCycle, they manually remove the leftover tobacco and paper to compost that waste.

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Accelerated speed patrols coming in July

Times photo by Rick Bussler Musical entertainment of all sorts highlighted the Build the Barn Bash at the Steele County Fairgrounds in Owatonna last weekend. On Friday, Gam Aslakson played his electric guitar with the band Del Counts. Hundreds of people attended the bash to raise money for the barn project at the fair.

Tom Thumb travels around to 38 fairs across the country each year, including the Minnesota State Fair. “Steele is in the top 5 percent of the fairs we’ve done,” Gaul said. He credits the fair board members for making the Steele fair as strong as it is. Gaul said he believes the free gate is a big factor in the success

of the Steele fair. “The diversity of the food offered fills it up every night,” he said. “I see the same people coming back night after night for more,” he added. “I wanted to give back to a great community,” said Gaul, who celebrated his 47th birthday at the bash Friday. “I can’t be expected to come into town

and take money and flee without giving back,” he said. If you missed the opportunity to taste Gaul’s mouth-watering donuts at the bash, don’t despair. He’ll be back at the county fair next month for six days of great fun. “I love what I do,” Gaul said.

County Pork Ambassador Anderson attends MAAI

Steele County Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) coalition and local law enforcement have heard every excuse from motorists for speeding, but now motorists should hear this: There will be enhanced speed enforcement patrols in July as part of a statewide campaign coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety. Unsafe and illegal speed is the most commonly reported contributing factor in fatal crashes. During 2009–2011, speed was a contributing factor in two fatalities in Steele County and 254 traffic deaths statewide. In Steele County, an average speeding citation for 10 mph over the limit is $121. Motorists stopped at 20 mph over the speed limit face double the fine, and those ticketed traveling more than 100 mph can lose their license for six months. “As drivers, we can’t put our schedules ahead of other motorists’ safety,” says Sgt. Deanne von Wald of the Owatonna Po-

lice Department. “Running late or being in a hurry is not excuses to speed and put other drivers at risk.” Consequences of speeding The county’s coalition cites these dangers of speeding: • Greater potential for loss of vehicle control. • Increased stopping distance. • Less time available for driver response for crash avoidance. • Increased crash severity leading to more numerous and severe injuries. The coalition reports that a motorist traveling at 65 miles per hour compared to 55 mph will save only 1 minute and 41 seconds on a 10 mile trip. More than twice as many speed-related fatal crashes occur on rural roads than major urban roads. The State Patrol is investigating a head on fatality crash that occurred in the early morning of June 2 on Highway 218 in Bixby. Speed is believed to be a factor in that crash. Are You an Aggressive Driver?

Aggressive driving traits — such as tailgating, unsafe passing, running lights and weaving in and out of traffic — are another safety concern of the coalition during the campaign. Sgt. von Wald says motorists confronted by aggressive drivers should get out of their way, stay calm, do not challenge them and avoid eye contact. Three Seconds Is the Safe Following Distance Look Twice for Motorcyclists Another safety concern in July is the record-high number of motorcyclists on the road. Sgt. von Wald says a major factor in rider deaths are unsafe speeds — more than half of all motorcycle crashes are single-vehicle events in which the rider loses control of the bike and runs off the road or crashes. She stresses for motorists to look twice for riders — especially at intersections — because motorcycles are smaller, their speeds and distance can be harder to gauge.

Warrant message turns out to be a prank An advisory about a bogus warrant text message circulated around Steele County last week turned out to be nothing more than a prank, Sheriff Lon Thiele said Friday. On Wednesday, Steele County District Court in Owatonna fielded calls from more than 20 citizens who received phone text messages telling them that the court had issued a warrant for their arrest. The large amount of calls triggered the Minnesota Judicial Branch to issue a statewide media advisory about the situation. Sheriff Thiele said the court took action on its own without consulting his de-

partment first. By Friday, the sheriff figured the text message was not a scam as originally thought by the court, but rather somebody having a little fun. “This was simply a joke and not a scam,” Thiele said. “It was somebody’s sick way of putting a joke out and freaking other people out.” Thiele said the message sounded severe at first, but if people listened to the entire message, by the end they would have figured out it was a joke. The message worked like this: A person would receive a text message telling him that Steele County District Court had issued a warrant for his

arrest for failure to appear. The person was then directed to call a telephone number— a number that is not associated with the court. When the number is called, the person is given three options, including pay a $500 fine, spend 30 days in prison or to pass the message on as a trick to other people. Said Thiele: “People were not listening to the entire message.” The court sent out an advisory because the text messages may have sounded legitimate enough to scare them into paying money to quash warrants that do not exist.

Submitted photo Minnesota Pork Board and Minnesota Pork Producers Association Executive Director David Preisler congratulates Steele County Pork Ambassador Alyssa Anderson of Owatonna for her participation in a three-day leadership program for young adults with agricultural interests.

Steele County Pork Ambassador Alyssa Anderson of Owatonna attended the 17th annual Minnesota Agricultural Ambassador Institute (MAAI) in Red Wing and southeastern Minnesota. The MAAI program combines hands-on activities, speakers and tours that encourage and develop communication and leadership skills, and increase agricultural knowledge. Also, among the 40 individuals taking part were representatives from the Minnesota Pork Board, Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, Minnesota FFA Association and local FFA chapters, Minnesota Beef Council, Minnesota Lamb and Wool Producers, and local business summer interns. The MAAI participants toured agriculturally related

businesses around the Red Wing area, including Red Wing Tannery, Red Wing Shoe Company, Spirit of the Water (Treasure Island Casino) River Ride, and Schafer Farms, Incorporated. This year’s keynote speaker was Lucas Sjostrom, Hoard’s Dairyman Association Editor of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Lucas encouraged the MAAI participants to be agricultural advocates by sharing their story with consumers. He advised the young advocates to travel across the world and captivate the different ways of agriculture. Also speaking at the conference were Mary Milla, Communication Coach, David Preisler, Minnesota Pork Board and Minnesota Pork Producers Association Executive Director, Ruth Meirick, Minnesota Farm Bureau, Jerry Knapper, Ingram Barge

Company and Brandon Schafer, Schafer Farms, Incorporated. This year’s sponsors AgStar Financial Services, Farm Boy® Brand Clothing, Midwest Dairy Association, Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council, Minnesota Beef Council, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, Minnesota Farm Bureau, Minnesota FFA, Minnesota Lamb & Wool Growers Association, Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association, Minnesota Pork Board, Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council, Minnesota Turkey Growers Association, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Upper Mississippi Waterway Association, and United States Farm & Ranch Alliance.

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