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To the editor:

I am writing in regard to the city of Luverne and the county of Rock — including small towns in Rock County — owning and running an animal pound. A dangerous animal which has caused damage to property or to a person should be picked up by a poundmaster or Chief of Police or sheriff’s officer. I believe the city and county should operate through the sheriff’s office and both city and county support and pay for a pound and provide for disposal of unwanted and dangerous animals. Small cities cannot afford a poundmaster or law enforcement, except by working with the county and the city of Luverne to work together to support and pay for both law enforcement and animal control. A big thank you for those who worked so hard on bringing the city and county law enforcement together again with a new contract.Most cities in Rock County have animal licensing and regulation ordinances of public nuisance on their books, but they do not have the means to enforce them. For the good of all Rock County residents, I hope the county commissioners and Luverne and small county cities put an enforcement of animal control in place. Marvin KroontjeMagnolia

Local couple makes homemade chocolate truffles

By Lori EhdeLocal lovers seeking the perfect Valentine’s Day gift should look no further than Luverne’s own chocolatiers, Dave and Cloyce Smith.They’re not officially "chocolatiers," but their homemade truffles are known to rival those sold in the most exclusive candy shops in the upper Midwest."Every place we go — and I don’t know how much money we’ve spent over the years — we buy truffles," Dave said."I’ll take a bite," Cloyce said, "and he’ll take a bite. And we’ll look at each other and say, ‘We like ours better.’"Perfect productIf they’re confident in the quality of their product, it’s because they’ve spent a lot of time researching and experimenting to come up with the perfect mix."We’ve thrown out a lot of batches," Cloyce said.Operating under the name, "Truffle Treasures," Dave and Cloyce have been turning out delectable morsels in their kitchen for two years.In that time, they figure they’ve made nearly 1,000 truffles, not counting the practice batches. They make them in batches of 30."We mostly make them to give away to friends and family," Dave said. Their business is known only by word of mouth, but Truffle Treasures is gaining popularity among local chocolate connoisseurs.Vandia hair salon owner Lyle Behrens orders hundreds each Christmas to give to clients, and a bridal party last summer ordered 200 for a wedding reception.Other local residents just keep buying small batches to give away as personal gifts or to bring to dinner parties.Perfect processThe Smiths have practiced the process to perfection, with Cloyce in charge of the truffle centers, and Dave in charge of the chocolate exteriors.They use only real chocolate, and pair truffle centers with dark chocolate or milk chocolate, depending on the flavors.Cloyce whips the centers in her KitchenAid mixer with a recipe of whipping cream, chocolate and flavoring.The six flavors they’ve mastered are crème de menthe, champagne, toffee, Malibu rum, Irish crème and Fiori de Sicilia.The truffle mixture sets up overnight, and the next day they form the centers, scooping them with a melon baller, rolling them into spheres and dropping them onto paper."They start to melt from the heat in your hands, so you have to work quickly," Dave said.Once the balls are formed, they’re set aside for a while to firm up. Dave and Cloyce have figured out just how big to make the balls in order for the finished product to fit into their gift boxes.Dave’s job is to dip the balls into melted chocolate, the mixture for which is somewhat of a science.Because they use only real chocolate, it needs to be tempered, so it doesn’t "bloom." That’s what they call it when the cocoa butter seeps out, giving the finish a whitish color."It doesn’t mean the chocolate’s gone bad," Cloyce said. "It’s just that it doesn’t look nice anymore."Because it’s difficult to keep the melted chocolate at the necessary 82 degrees during the process, the Smiths purchased a chocolate temperer.Dave’s job is to drop the balls into the melted chocolate, swirl them around, and pull them out with just the right thickness of chocolate and not too much mess."I put it down on the paper and swirl it with one finger to get a little tip on top," he said, pointing at the elegant swirled tip on a finished truffle.Perfect project to do togetherThe final step, which they do together, is to trim off any chocolate "feet" that pool at the bottom of the truffles and wrap the finished candy in decorative colored foil. They admit that sometimes an unfortunate truffle will get damaged in the process, and that one will get set aside for tasting."You gotta do quality control," Dave said with a wink. But he added, "When you do this all the time like we do, you don’t eat them too much."They said with ingredients this rich, their truffles are meant for special occasions and small bites at a time, maybe with a glass of fine wine."These aren’t something you drop in your mouth like a Hershey’s kiss," Dave said. "You savor every bite."Their interest in truffles started with Cloyce’s father, the late John Cooney, who enjoyed making candy."When he died, we decided we wanted to keep that tradition alive," Cloyce said.So they took a class at Maid of Scandinavia through its candy division, Sweet Celebrations, two years ago in St. Paul.Those early recipes were the base of their own personal recipes today."It takes time. It’s a two-day process," Dave said. "But it’s something we do together."Cloyce said they end up laughing at each other through the process."We have fun," she said. "There’s way too many couples that don’t do things together. We have a good time doing this."Truffle Treasures has a small supply on hand for Valentine’s Day, but interested buyers should call early, because the Smiths may whip up a batch or two over the weekend.They sell for $1 apiece and are sold in packages of six or a dozen. Call 283-2877 or e-mail impkida@iw.net.

School districts urge legislators to simplify and increase funding

By Lori EhdeOne way for Luverne to have a voice in the state Legislature is to invite legislators to Luverne for a visit.With schools facing another difficult round of budget cuts again this year, Superintendent Vince Schaefer invited southwest Minnesota legislators to Luverne for a chat.Sen. Jim Vickerman wasn’t able to attend, but Rep. Doug Magnus stopped in both Hills-Beaver Creek and Luverne school districts Friday afternoon."I’m glad that Vince pulled the meeting together," Magnus said. "There is quite a bit of discussion right now about K-12 funding. … Over 40 percent of the state’s general fund budget goes to K-12 education."Schaefer said the time was well-spent."I think there is value in staying connected with Rep. Magnus and all of the legislators," he said, "so we know at least we’ve had the option to provide input."Attending the meeting with Schaefer and Magnus Friday were School Board members Colleen Deutsch and Laura Herman, Lowell Binford, Bill Weber, District Finance Officer Marlene Mann and second-grade teacher Jane Cote, representing the Luverne Education Association.Discussion topics included:oStatewide health insurance;oThe governor’s alternative compensation plan for teachers;oBudget timelines — letting schools know funding allocations within the first 30 days of the session, so districts can negotiate contracts within regulatory timelines;oWeighting formula for per-pupil funding;oPossibility of a local option to start school on Sept. 1 rather than after Labor Day;oRestoring early childhood funding that was cut during the last session and increasing kindergarten funding;oStaff development funding — allowing more to be used for the general fund;oIncreasing state funding without strings attached;oChanging the tax structure for education (property tax versus state and income tax);oEquity between metro and out state schools."The bottom line question remains the same: What will the new money amount be, above and beyond the current level of funding?" Schafer said."We have been victimized by money being moved around and being called ‘additional’ funding. It amounts to a shell game that to some looks like additional funding when it’s not."After the meeting, Magnus said he would work for a solution that would involve a simple funding increase."Education finance is extremely complicated," Magnus said, "but I would advocate increasing per-pupil funding, not changing the formula or adding to it."Schaefer said he decided to invite Magnus to Luverne in an effort to be proactive with the legislative process."It’s important to provide information before a decision is made," Schaefer said, adding that he asked Magnus to stay in touch before education bills are voted on.He said too often legislators are swayed by voices in the metro districts, which have needs that are different than out state schools."Sometimes we feel ignored out here," Schaefer said."We extended to Rep. Magnus our willingness to assist him and other legislators by providing information, statistics and more at their request so as to pass the best legislation possible."Magnus also visited Hills-Beaver Creek School District Friday, and Worthington Sunday."It was great," he said about Luverne’s discussion. "I look forward to working with Vince and the others."

County completes feedlot inventory

By Sara QuamThe final reports on Rock County’s feedlot inventories, which started in June 2002, are finally complete.The Level III inventories were court ordered to ensure no environmental harm was done during the tenure of former Rock County Land Management Director John Burgers. He was implicated in a bribery case involving a hog operation outside of Rock County.Even with the scandal, Rock County is seen as having a progressive Land Management Office, which many use as a model for their county programs. Burgers was an instrumental part of setting up those local practices.LMO director Eric Hartman said, "I do not know how many other counties in the state could have performed this project in the time frame we had to work with and also have accomplished the results we have at this time."Now the LMO will have to plan a way to help the 109 producers who have to fix some problems found with their feedlots.Hartman said, "It’s pretty commendable that 80 percent of the lots have no concerns."Now that the county knows where the problems are, the clock is ticking on having to correct them. Some producers have two years to fix problems, others have five, depending on the size of the operation.Hartman said the LMO is trying to sign up producers who need to make corrections in the Open Lot Agreements and Interim Permits. The county will also help people apply for federal and state cost share monies and provide technical assistance on correcting feedlot problems.Final resultsThe cost to the county came in at less than expected, $125,559.07. Final results from the inventory show:
618 feedlots were registered in the county
655 sites were visited through the inspection process
598 are active feedlots
489 have no environmental concerns
82 are active sites with only runoff concerns
12 are active sites with unpermitted basins (depressions that hold waste)
15 active sites have basin and runoff concerns
28 sites need engineering assistance to correct problems within two years
69 sites need engineering assistance to operate under an open lot agreement.
There are 21 sites with less than 10 animal units; 236 sites with 10 to 100 animal units; 183 sites with 100 to 299 animal units; 63 sites with 300 to 499 animal units; 86 sites with 500 to 999 animal units; and nine sites with more than 1,000 animal units.

Temporary signs need to be removed

By Lori EhdeLuverne’s Planning and Zoning Commission members are running out of patience for businesses using temporary signs.Portable, ground-level signs began popping up in town after the Aug. 3 storm that damaged trees and property.According to Luverne’s city ordinance, portable signs are supposed to be a temporary solution — 30 days, to be exact."Aug. 3 has been a long time ago," said Planning and Zoning Commission member Pat Baustian."We have to get something done to get back to the ordinances — to replace the signs that are battered and torn. … Not doing anything is the worst thing we can do."Temporary signs were on Monday’s Planning and Zoning meeting agenda.Chamber Director Dave Smith spoke on behalf of business owners who are looking at steep prices to repair the signs."We all realize it’s a nuisance, and it doesn’t speak well for the community to have hinges on barren poles," Smith said. "Signs are very expensive, and they’re expensive to insure."Luverne Economic Development Authority Director Jill Wolf is exploring the possibility of low-interest loans to assist businesses with the repairs."It’d be nice if the EDA could put together a package so business owners could choose to participate or not," Smith said.The Planning and Zoning Commission took no action on the matter, tabling it until Wolf was ready to present funding information.

Remember when?

10 years ago (1995)
Rick Scholten, Steen, won first place in the 1995 Minnesota Beef Cook-Off for his original recipe, "Grilled Top Sirloin with Peppers, A Beefeater’s Delight."
Charlie Olson, Josh Stoltenberg, Brandon Redd, Danny Jolivette, Chris Oye and Chad Krause participated in a local pog tournament.
The Hills-Beaver Creek school district had a hearing about consolidating with Luverne in order to save money instead of paying for building improvements. About 175 residents showed up.25 years ago (1980)
Anna Thorson celebrated her 97th birthday.
A portrait by Delores Boen is one of the first prize winners in the 1979 Juries Show now on display at the Minnetonka Arts and Education Center. The portrait is of Steve Hansen, Hardwick.50 years ago (1955)
Carol Umland, Magnolia Juniors 4-H Club member, won the county 4-H speaking contest last Saturday. Carol Rohlck, Denver Go-Getters, was runner-up. Richard Top, 12, a member of the Livewires, was named champion horticulturist.
Plans were made for a picnic shelter for Mound Springs State Park.75 years ago (1930)
Earl Loose was given generous praise by sports writers in Minneapolis for his work on the University of Minnesota basketball team.
The Luverne Creamery reported a gainful year: butter production was 552,801 pounds, with an average value of $42.21 cents per pound.
Geo. S. Bell retired as agent from the Omaha railroad after more than 50 years of service.100 years ago (1905)
W.A. Spracher, one of Rock County’s pioneer settlers, has decided to retire from farm life and is selling all of his farm property and household goods.
Nine carloads of stock, five cars of cattle and four of hogs, were shipped from Luverne. All but one car of hogs belonged to Herman Fitzer.

Jarchow probate

DISTRICT COURTPROBATE DIVISIONFIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICTNOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE)STATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF ROCKESTATE OFLucylle Jarchow, a/k/a Lucylle A. Jarchow DECEDENTNotice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted.Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Robert C. Jarchow and William Jarchow whose addresses are 202 Cashin Drive, Luverne, Minnesota 56156 and 204 East Fairway Drive, Luverne, Minnesota 56156, respectively as personal representatives of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representatives or may object to the appointment of the personal representatives. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the 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 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. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representatives or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred./s/ Timothy K. Connell 2/7/05Timothy K. Connell Registrar Date/s/ Sandra L. Vrtacnik 2/7/05Sandra L. Vrtacnik Court Administrator DateAttorney For Personal RepresentativeDonald R. KlosterbuerSkewes, Klosterbuer & Vajgrt, L.L.P.120 N. McKenzieBox 538Luverne, MN 56156-0538507 283-911156674(2-10, 2-17)

Salon 75 assumes name

AN-CN, AD,MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATEAMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAMEMinnesota Statutes Chapter 333The 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: Salon 752. State the address of the principal place of business. 626 South Kniss Suite #103 Luverne MN 561563. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name.Faye Bremer 418 S. Donaldson Luverne MN 561564. This certificate is an amendment of certificate of Assumed name number 66348 originally filed on 9-20-1987 under the name Shear Reflections.5. I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. /s/ Faye Bremer1-4-05 Faye Bremer OwnerFaye Bremer 507-283-4343(2-10, 2-17)

County Commissioners meet Jan. 18

Law Library 9:00 A.M.Rock County Courthouse January 18, 2005Chair Hoime called the meeting to order with all Commissioners present. Motion by Boyenga, seconded Bakken, to approve the January 18, 2005, County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Bakken, seconded by Jarchow, to approve the January 04, 2005, County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, to approve consent agenda items, declared carried on a voice vote. 1) FSA Contract 13-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective September 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005.2) FSA Contract 31-55-05 with Client Community Services to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to three individuals living at a licensed adult foster care site; effective January 1, 2005, through December 31, 2005. 3) FSA Contract 26-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005. 4) FSA Contract 27-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005. 5) FSA Contract 45-2111-05 with Rock County DAC to provide Daily Structured TBI services to one individual through Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services; effective January 1, 2005, to June 30, 2005.6) FSA Contract 54-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005. 7) FSA Contract 59-1126-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to three individuals residing in a licensed foster care setting; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005. 8) FSA Contract 65-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to four individuals residing in a licensed adult foster care site; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005. 9) FSA Contract 70-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005. 10) FSA Contract 71-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005. 11) FSA Contract 78-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005. 12) FSA Contract 80-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005.13) FSA Contract 82-530-05 with Hiawatha Manor, Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005. 14) FSA Contract 84-530-05 with Client Community Services to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005.15) FSA Contract 86-186-05 with New Dawn Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005.16) FSA Contract 89-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005.17) FSA Contract 100-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005.18) FSA Contract 105-186-05 with New Dawn Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005. 19) FSA Contract 110-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005.20) FSA Contract 120-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective December 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005.21) FSA Contract 121-530-05 with Hiawatha Manor to provide Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005.22) FSA Contract 122-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective December 31, 2004, to June 30, 2005. 23) FSA Contract 123-1689-05 with Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Medical Assistance Home and Community Based Services to one individual; effective January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005.Mark Sehr, Engineer, Jeff Haubrich Assistant County Attorney, presented RFP’s for Judicial Ditch No. 3:Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. $31,845.50DeWild Grant Reckert Company No SubmittalBolton & Menk, Inc No SubmittalDakota Land Surveying & Engineering No SubmittalMotion by Bakken, seconded by Boyenga, to accept the bid from Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. for $31,845.50, declared carried on a voice vote. The Engineer discussed snow and ice removal procedures and stated that he could improve ice removal by installing a sand/salt pre-wetting system on each truck. Estimated total cost for the tanks, salt brine tank shelter, electrical hook-up are $25,000. Motion by Boyenga, seconded Jarchow to proceed in gathering additional information, declared carried on a voice vote. Mark Gulick and Wendy Krueger, Representatives of the DNR Area Wildlife and Chuck VanWyhe, representing Rock County Pheasants Forever local chapter, presented a resolution for land acquisition (Resolution No. 02-05) located in the S 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of 19-104-46 in Rose Dell Township. Following discussion, motion by Boyenga, seconded by Jarchow, to approve Resolution No. 02-05, declared carried on a 4-1 vote with Commissioner Bakken voting nay.Gloria Rolfs, Auditor/Treasurer, presented (2) solid waste abatements; parcel number 20-0814-000 located in Lot 1 of Block 2 of the Kniss & Brown Addition of the City of Luverne - $160.00 and parcel number 20-0808-000 located in Lot 3, Block 1 of the Kniss Brown Addition of the City of Luverne - $126.00. Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Wildung, to approve both solid waste abatements, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Bakken to approve the claims, declared carried on a unanimous vote. A complete listing of the claims is available by request at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office.General $115,996.10Ditch .00LEC .00Road & Bridge 124,371.37Welfare 47,367.03Landfill 6,373.19TOTAL $294,107.69Fund balances were accepted on a motion by Boyenga, seconded by Wildung, and declared carried on a voice vote. The County board acknowledged receipt of $548,415.40 payment from the City of Luverne; payment breakdown is the following: $499,447 for law enforcement contract: $43,500 as a 25% good faith payment for dispatch: $5,063.33 for special assessment; and $405.07 as interest. The County Board discussed that the law enforcement payment was short of the contract payment $669,336; motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, to move into closed session for the purpose of discussing contract law enforcement, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board went into closed session at 10:27 A.M. with the following members present: Commissioners Wildung, Boyenga, Jarchow, Hoime, Bakken; County Attorney Klosterbuer, Assistant County Attorney Haubrich, Sheriff Winkels, Auditor/Treasurer Rolfs and Administrator Oldre. Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Bakken, to rise out of closed session at 11:03 A.M., declared carried on a voice vote.The County Board Chair directed to appoint Marcia Bork to the Rock County Community Library Board.The County Board discussed participation of County Day at the Capitol, sponsored by AMC; no action was taken. The County Board scheduled a County Board Retreat on February 8th following the County Board meeting.Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Bakken, to table action regarding participation of the Special Law Enforcement Study Committee, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board was in receipt of a resolution from the City of Luverne (5804) pertaining to the Rock County Pool and Fitness Center, The County Board directed that a joint meeting occur and send a letter to the City of Luverne thanking them for their extension to the pool agreement.Motion by Bakken, seconded by Wildung, to adopt Resolution No. 03-05, a resolution to continue Rock County Pool & Fitness Center joint powers agreement with the City of Luverne, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board was in receipt of a funding request from PPIE (Parents, Partners In Education) for $750.00 to help with the swimming curriculum for the Luverne Elementary Students; motion by Bakken, seconded by Boyenga, to table action until February 8th for the purpose of gathering additional information, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board was in receipt of demographic information for southwest Minnesota entitled "Positively Minnesota."The County Board was in receipt of a Public Health update and directed the County Attorney and County Administrator to study the by-laws of Public Health and Community Corrections prior to the next board meeting.The County Board was in receipt of a report from the Department of Administration regarding Data Practices; action was tabled until the next board meeting. Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Bakken, to go into closed session for the purpose of discussing contract law enforcement, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board went into closed session at 12:16 P.M. with the following members present: Commissioners Wildung, Boyenga, Jarchow, Hoime, Bakken; County Attorney Klosterbuer, Assistant County Attorney Haubrich, Sheriff Winkels, Auditor/Treasurer Rolfs and Administrator Oldre. Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Bakken, to rise from closed session at 12:53 P.M., declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Bakken, seconded by Jarchow, directing the County Attorney to seek clarification from the City of Luverne by February 15th regarding the payment received of $548,415.40, declared carried on voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, to re-establish the City of Luverne/Rock County Liaison Committee and have the Chair appoint two members to that committee. The Chair appointed Commissioners Wildung and Boyenga to serve on the City/County Liaison Committee.With no further business to come before the County Board, meeting was declared adjourned. Ken Hoime, Chairman of the BoardATTEST:Kyle J. Oldre, Clerk to the Board(2-10)

Mortgage foreclosure sale set for April 7

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 11, 2001ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $102,000.00MORTGAGOR(S):Debra Solis, unmarried womanMORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING:Recorded: July 12, 2001Rock County RecorderDocument #: 150306LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:The S. 6 feet of the W. 88 feet of Lot 6 and All of Lot 7 in Whitney’s Addition to the City of Luverne, Rock County, MinnesotaCOUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: RockAMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $105,697.10THAT 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: April 7, 2005 10:00 A.M.PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Main Office Courthouse Steps, West Entrance Luverne, MNto 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), their personal representatives or assigns.Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONETHIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.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: February 10, 2005Mortgage Electronic Systems, Inc. Mortgagee Wilford & GeskeAttorneys for Mortgage Lawrence A. WilfordJames A. Geske7650 Currell BoulevardSuite 300Woodbury, Minnesota 55125(651) 209-3300File ID: 06657(2-10, 2-17, 2-24,

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