Most of us have to be reminded that we can’t have our cake and eat it, too. However, it is now possible to eat fish and drink fish at the same time. The Dalian Fisherman’s Song Maritime Biological Brewery, based in China, plans to turn fish into wine. The brewery will clean, boil and ferment fish in its wine- making process, according to the official Xinhua news agency. If you forgive the expression, orders are already pouring in from Japan, Russia and many parts of China. Experts report that the new fish wine is both nutritious and low in alcohol. Presumably, it will taste better than the cod liver oil from our childhoods. The new business, a hybrid combining both fishing and wine making, should bring about many changes in the way we think about both industries. For example, while the wine business might have its sommeliers, wine stewards and vintners, what will fish wine makers be called? Hookers? Fishners?Wine servers at fancy restaurants might feel obligated to inquire, "Will you like that wine both chilled and gilled?"Instead of asking themselves, "Which wine shall we serve with the fish?" party hostesses will ponder, "What should we serve with the fish wine?" Canapés, hors d’oeuvres, or crackers and cheese might be perfect with grape-based wines, but the new fish varieties might call for a wedge of fresh lemon and a side serving of tartar sauce. Professional wine tasters, rarely at a loss for words, will have to consider using new expressions. "Ah, Chang 2003! That was both a good year and an unforgettable river!""What a wonderful bouquet! Do I detect the subtle hint of a lower Mississippi River catfish?"Grape wines are traditionally identified with their origins. That’s why we have wines named for the geographical regions of Bordeaux, Chablis, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Champagne and Gallo Brothers. In much the same way, fish wines could be named for their points of origin — their rivers and lakes. In addition, we could have Long John Silver whites and Red Lobster reds. Who are we to criticize this new concept until we have tried the wines created by Mrs. Paul, already famous for her fish sticks?Grape wines are also recognized by the varieties of grape used in the wine- making process. That’s why we have wine names such as pinot Gris, Riesling and chardonnay, rather than seeded, seedless, white, green, black and red. Taken one step further, someday we might see Walleye Whites sold on liquor shelves. They could be marketed with the snappy slogan, "Drink until you see the whites of their eyes!"Cold weather states, such as Minnesota, might profit with their own fish wineries. Even though their winters are too austere and nasty for most varieties of wine grapes, many of the Upper Midwest states could become the new Napa Valleys of wine making with their own Perch Blushes. Other wines, yet unnamed, could be fermented from northern pikes, bluegills and both large and small-mouthed bass. Finally, if large vats of grapes are traditionally stomped with bare feet at wine making festivities in warmer climates, why can’t we have piles of dead, rotting fish crushed with bare feet at our own festivals? It could be a real boost for tourism.

Happy Birthday, RotaryOne hundred years ago, on February 23, 2005, four people met in the Chicago office of Paul Harris and decided to form an organization that today we know of as Rotary. The organization is now comprised of 1,219,532 members in 31,936 clubs in 7,706 districts in 166 countries.Luverne became part of the organization on June 24, 1937, when a group from the Sioux Falls Rotary Club sponsored a Luverne club.With over 150 people in attendance from various clubs as well as the community, Luverne started out with 19 charter members.Although it started out as a social club, today Rotary is a service organization that contributes millions of dollars each year to worthy causes as well as donating countless hours locally through their members.The club’s motto is "Service Above Self," and it’s members are asked to conduct both their business and personal lives always with the 4-Way Test in mind:
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?100 years and going strong … If you would like to be a part of the Luverne Rotary Club, you can contact the current president, Nate Golla, at 283-9555.ARC starts its annual rose saleThe annual rose sale to help raise money for ARC Southwest is now underway.The sale is held each year in recognition of National Mental Retardation and Related Disabilities Month.Rose orders will be taken until March 8 at a cost of $16 per dozen.Roses can be picked up at the American Legion Club on March 18.The money is used to help improve the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.If you would like more information or want to place an order, contact Bernadine Merrill at 283-8769.PrairieWave loses rights to broadcast Hubbard stationOne of Luverne’s cable operators, PrairieWave, has lost the rights to broadcast KRWF (ABC) and KSTC (independent), effective March 7.According to Susan Anderson, station manager for the two Hubbard-owned stations, their licensing agreement does not allow them to broadcast their signal into this area.According to Anderson, there is nothing she would like more than to allow anyone to broadcast the signal for the two stations she manages, but under their licensing agreements she is not allowed in this territory.The change will be a problem for some PrairieWave customers because the two Hubbard-owned stations were the source for many of the Minnesota state high school tournament games.Planters for Luverne businessesAccording to the Luverne Chamber of Commerce, Prairie Smoke Floral and M&M Distributing are partnering to put large planters in front of Luverne businesses this spring.The planters will promote the Luverne theme of "Minnesota’s Prairie Playground."Hanging plants similar to those used last year are also going to be available.For more information, contact Prairie Smoke Floral.Publisher Roger Tollefson can be reached by e-mail at tolly@star-herald.com

Rock County Star Herald editor Lori Ehde received the Bob Wright Editorial Award during a weekend conference of the Minnesota Free Papers Association in Bloomington.She earned the award for an Oct. 30, 2003, editorial she wrote about the City Council’s decision on its city attorney contract.Entitled "Leap-before-we-look decisions are bad sign of Luverne leadership," the column was chosen for the award among statewide newspaper entries in all circulation classes."Editor Lori Ehde’s commentary about the Luverne city attorney’s contract features insightful analyses of complex government procedures while raising important public policy questions on behalf of readers," the judges wrote."This well-written editorial forcefully confronts recent actions by the City Council and argues for more reflective ways of ‘doing business.’"MFPA editorial entries this year were judged by journalism faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato."In fine fashion, Ms. Ehde’s column articulates the values of the Bob Wright Award: namely, ‘a strong message … with fearless expression of opinion,’" the judges wrote."This is a hallmark of responsible community journalism, and her editorial deserves recognition."The column is reprinted here.Leap-before-we-lookdecisions are bad sign of future city leadershipWhen we bade farewell to two long-time city department heads and a city administrator this year, the idea, partly, was to nurture new leadership rooted in healthier working relationships, both inside and outside city hall.Unfortunately, somebody forgot to brief our new city administrator and the rookie council on that part of the deal.What’s worse is it’s becoming increasingly clear they don’t have time for that sort of dialog. They’re far too busy proposing sweeping changes to long-standing arrangements with local government entities.Tuesday night’s City Council action on the City Attorney contract with Skewes, Klosterbuer and Vajgrt is a classic example of this leap-before-we-look leadership.Earlier this month the City Attorney’s job performance fell under scrutiny with regard to timely response on assignments. Also, the fact that this office also holds contracts with the county and school raised questions about conflicts of interest.So, with little regard to more than 20 years of loyal service from the firm, the council unanimously voted to seek requests for proposals for a new contract.As a press person who’s worked with the Skewes, Klosterbuer and Vajgrt office for more than 10 years, I’d say the move was not only a grave mistake, but a sad prediction of future city leadership.Had anyone gone out of their way to have a personal conversation with Attorney Don Klosterbuer about their concerns, they may have cast a more educated vote.Not only would this have been prudent, it would have been, at the base level, polite — a somewhat rare concept these days in city business.They may have been reminded that the City Attorney’s Office had been swamped with recent lawsuits, union grievances (brought on by other leap-before-we-look decisions) and severance packages. Raising the conflict of interest question isn’t out of line, considering the same office represents three government entities at once.There’s a risk the law office could play favorites among the public bodies, but I’d argue we’re all better off for having Klosterbuer in that position. To his credit, we have several cooperative city- county-school ventures that save taxpayers’ money, not only in redundant legal fees but in combined government services.It’s not as much a conflict of interest, but rather a case of an informed firm perfectly positioned to mediate and coordinate the legal affairs of three government bodies at once.In one seemingly uninformed unanimous vote, the council asserted that this valuable legal history is irrelevant.And to what end?We can all hope the Skewes, Klosterbuer and Vajgrt firm rises above the insults to bid on the contract in the interest of taxpayers it’s served so many years.We can also hope that this ordeal isn’t a sign of other leap-before-we-look city decisions looming on the horizon.We have a talented pool of rookie aldermen on deck, and a gung-ho city administrator, obviously well-versed in taking charge. At this point, all we need is a little more listening and a little less independent leadership.

Storm of 1884(Continued from last week)The following appeared in the Rock County Weekly on July 25, 1884: ON MAIN STREETThe damage along the business portions of Main street may be briefly summarized as follows:Union block, cornice all torn off, roof almost entirely removed, and the front windows badly broken. Loss $300.A.E. Patterson’s machine shed blown down. Loss $100.The north side of Peteler’s front, and one of the windows of Nelson’s front, were broken, and the roof of the entire block excepting portions of that over the new part, was blown off. One of the show cases in Peteler’s store was broken and the goods in both stores more or less damaged. (This is now the Luverne Style Shop.)Several panes of glass from Gerber & Ross’s store front, the greater part of the front of Mead & Millhouse’s drug store, seventeen panes of glass in front of A. Erickson & Son’s building, and two windows in Schuyler’s store front were broken,The one-story addition to the north end of F.S. Gibson’s building was blown down, and the new two story addition to the store building, used for the purposes of a machinery warehouse, was moved from its foundation and badly racked. Damage about $500.The plate glass on the west side of Glass’ store front was broken, the roof of the building torn off, and the interior of the building considerably damaged. Loss about $250. The roof of the Bank of Luverne building was torn up and the cornice of the south front damaged. Loss about $200.One of the chimneys from the east front of the Rock County Bank building was blown off and fell through the sidewalk below. The doors of the store building formerly occupied by Warner & Parriott were blown off the hinges, and the windows of Mrs. Phinny’s store front were broken. Stoughton’s store front was badly broken and his goods were somewhat damaged by the rain. (Next week will tell about the damage outside of Luverne.)Donations to the Rock County Historical Endowment Fund can be sent to the Rock County Historical Society, P.O. Box 741, Luverne, MN 56156.Mann welcomes correspondence sent to mannmade@iw.net.

We’re defined not by our failures, but by how we respond to themFor this week’s column, I’d like to direct readers’ attention to Dusty Antoine’s letter to the editor that appears on this page.When his letter first landed on my desk this week, I saw it as a personal apology for a somewhat isolated incident that didn’t have significant bearing on our broader readership.While his intent was noble, I thought Dusty was a bit hard on himself.… especially considering the way professional basketball players — not to mention coaches and fans — behave, … and especially considering the referee may have deserved a little scolding for marginal officiating (according to reputable sources).But it later occurred to me the letter’s worth publishing for reasons beyond Dusty’s own intentions.I’d argue that this teenager’s letter could be viewed as exemplary behavior that we as adults would do well to pattern in our personal and professional lives.In an era of no-fault accident insurance, civil lawsuits and dirty politics, public apologies these days are rare. Dusty’s raw admission of guilt and his earnest desire to right the wrong is refreshing by today’s standards of accountability.At only 17 or 18 years old, Dusty appears to understand a novel concept that seems to be escaping the rest of the world:We aren’t defined by our failures. We are ultimately known for how we respond to them and what we learn from them.Congratulations, Dusty, for reminding us of this. (And congratulations to the Luverne Cardinals for winning the hard-fought game that night.)Editor Lori Ehde can be contacted ateditor@star-herald.com.

Luverne High School basketball fans have a tremendous opportunity at hand.With the 2004-05 Luverne High School boys basketball team drawing its first No. 1 seed for a postseason tournament in 21 years, there’s no better time to jump on the Cardinal bandwagon than right now.In what is a very balanced field, the LHS boys were named the No. 1 seed for the South Section 3AA Tournament, edging out Redwood Valley and Pipestone Area in the coaches’ voting on Feb. 16.Although Luverne’s record is not eye-popping at 15-8, the South Section coaches gave the Cards the ultimate nod of respect by tabbing them the top seed over No. 2 Pipestone and No. 3 RWV.Considering the game results between the top three teams, the balloting had to be close. Luverne beat Pipestone twice this season, but the Cards lost two tight battles with RWV. Had RWV not lost both games to Pipestone during the regular season, it probably would have earned the No. 1 seed.Whatever happened during the voting process is a moot point now. The Cardinals have earned the role as tournament favorites for the first time since 1984, which, by the way, was the last time they advanced to a state tournament. Now it’s up to you to help the Cards make it an extended postseason by showing up at the game.Unlike 1984, when all tournament games were played at a neutral site, the victors in the voting poll receive the scheduling spoils in the South Section 3AA.Luverne will host No. 8 Tracy-Milroy-Balaton at 7 p.m. Saturday in the quarterfinals. A win against the Panthers will give the Cardinals a home game in the semifinals against either No. 4 Renville County West or No. 5 Windom at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3. Luverne also would be the site of the tournament’s second semifinal game at 7:30 p.m. March 3.In basketball, having a home-court advantage is a valuable possession. Anyone who attended last Thursday’s regular season finale against Russell-Tyler-Ruthton can attest to that.The Cards could have crumbled under the pressure of playing the state’s third-ranked Class 1A team a number of times. Instead, spurred on by the most vocal crowd I’ve heard in 18 years of covering LHS home games, Luverne rallied from a seven-point deficit in the final five minutes to pull out a 61-60 win.Based on past experience as a player and a sports writer, nothing brings a community together like a post-season run in basketball. The Cardinals need your help in making it happen by donning your red and white colors and offering enthusiastic support at the two home game opportunities.Let’s fill the gym and give the local boys a home-court advantage they can turn into a berth in the South Section 3AA title game in Marshall March 5.

Law Library 9:00 A.M.Rock County Courthouse February 8, 2005Chair Hoime called the meeting to order with all Commissioners present. Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Wildung, to approve the February 8, 2005, County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Wildung, seconded by Jarchow, to approve the County Board minutes of January 18, 2005, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Bakken, seconded by Jarchow, to approve the joint City of Luverne/County Board minutes of January 25, 2005, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Bakken, seconded by Wildung, to approve the following items on the consent agenda, declared carried on a voice vote. 1. FSA Contract 15-1689-05 w/Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Home and Community Based Services to four individuals in a Supported Living Service Setting; effective 1-1-05 to 12-31-05.2. FSA Contract 23-530-05 w/Hiawatha Manor, Inc. to provide Home and Community Based Services to four individuals residing in a Supervised Living Service setting; effective 1-1-05 to 12-31-05.3. FSA Contract 32-55-05 w/Community Living Alternatives to provide Home and Community Based Services to three individuals residing in a licensed Adult Foster care setting; effective 1-1-05 to 12-31-05.4. FSA Contract 39-1689-05 w/Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Home and Community Based Services to four individuals residing in a licensed Adult Foster care setting; effective 1-1-05 to 12-31-05.5. FSA Contract 124-1689-05 w/Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Home and Community Based Services to one individual residing in their own home; effective 1-1-05 to 6-30-05. 6. FSA Contract 125-1689-05 w/Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Home and Community Based Services to one individual residing in their own home; effective 1-1-05 to 6-30-05.7. FSA Contract 126-1689-05 w/Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Home and Community Based Services to one individual residing in their own home; effective 1-1-05 to 12-31-05.8. FSA Contract 127-1689-05 w/Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Home and Community Based Services to one individual residing in their own home; effective 1-1-05 to 12-31-05.9. FSA Contract 128-1689-05 w/Habilitative Services Inc. to provide Home and Community Based Services to one individual residing in their own home; effective 1-1-05 to 6-30-05.10. Resolution No. 05-05, authorizing the participation in the Safe & Sober Challenge sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety11. Resolution No. 06-05, supporting an AMC Transportation funding proposalMark Sehr, Engineer, presented the 2005 fuel bid results; one bid was received from Farmers Union Coop Oil Company of Luverne for the following:oUnleaded Premium - $1.4908oUnleaded Ethanol - $1.4466oSoy Bio-Diesel - $1.4153oDiesel Fuel No. 1 - $1.5565oDiesel Fuel No. - $1.4053Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Boyenga, to approve the bid from Farmers Union Coop, declared carried on a voice vote.The Engineer requested to replace unit #281, a 1989 Chevy Crew cab pickup costing $34,945.57 from the state bid; motion by Boyenga, seconded by Bakken, to authorize the replacement of unit #218 but to obtain price quotes from the local vendors in addition to the state bid and select the low bid, declared carried on a voice vote. The Engineer stated that the county state aide budget numbers for 2005 reflect a reduction of 1.4%, $33,495.00.The Engineer informed the County Board that the Transfer Station experienced a loss in 2004 due to capital purchases, primarily new roll off containers. He stated that residents and City Staff of Luverne have inquired about reducing the speed limit on Main Street (CSAH 4) in Luverne. After discussion, the County Board directed the Engineer that a speed study be conducted on Main Street in the City of Luverne. Gloria Rolfs, Auditor/Treasurer, presented a rural water split on parcel 02-0166-000 located in the NE 1/4 of 31-102-46 (Resolution No. 07-05); motion by Bakken, seconded by Boyenga, to approve Resolution No. 06-05, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Wildung, to approve the claims with additions and per diems of $245.00, declared carried on a unanimous vote. A complete listing of the claims is available by request at the Auditor/Treasurer’s office.General $154,371.07Road & Bridge 53,769.43Welfare 70,961.11Landfill 1,304.04Rural Water 10,561.00TOTAL $290,966.65Motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, to accept the fund balances, declared carried on a voice vote.The Auditor/Treasurer presented an abatement of 1998 taxes on a mobile home property for $480.00 located in the W 1/2 of the E 1/2 of 10-104-45 in Denver Township; motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to approve the abatement, declared carried on a voice vote.The Auditor/Treasurer presented the following solid waste abatements for $42.00:1. Parcel No. 03-0137-000, a tract located in the SW 1/4 of 18-101-452. Parcel No. 03-0001-000, located in the NE 1/4 of 01-101-453. Parcel No. 03-0167-000, located in the NW 1/4 of 29-101-454. Parcel No. 03-0212-000, lots 1-3, block 2 in the Village of Ash CreekMotion by Boyenga, seconded Bakken, to approve the solid waste abatements on parcels 03-0137-000 - $42.00 and 03-0001-000 - $42.00, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Boyenga, seconded by Jarchow, to approve Resolution No. 08-05, an agreement to provide professional consulting services between MAXIMUS and Rock County, declared carried on a voice vote.Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to pay the 2005 Collaborative dues of $100.00, declared carried on a voice voteMotion by Bakken, seconded Wildung, to reimburse Isanti County for bringing back Deputy Nick Schafer to testify on a previous case that occurred in Rock County, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Bakken, to transfer funds from Road & Bridge to the General Fund after the contract for Law Enforcement services in the City of Luverne and reinstating the pool agreement has been approved and signed, declared carried on a voice vote. Juanita Lauritsen and Mary Mulder from the Private Industry Council and Randy Ehlers, Family Services Agency Director, presented the annual report of the Private Industry Council and the County Board congratulated them on their efforts.County Board reviewed a loan request from the DAC for $120,000; motion by Boyenga, seconded by Jarchow, to loan up to $120,000 for ten years with the interest rate adjusting annually at the same rate the county receives on their 1-year certificate of deposits, declared carried on a voice vote. Eric Hartman, Land Management Office Director, presented the Level III Feedlot Inventory results; 655 feedlots were inventoried and the final report will be submitted to the U.S. District Court. The County Board reviewed and considered an employment contract for the Land Records Office Director; motion by Jarchow, seconded by Wildung, to approve the employment contract for the Land Records Office Director effective 08/06/04, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Boyenga, to pull from the table the funding request from PPIE for the continuation of swimming lessons in the elementary curriculum, declared carried on a voice vote. After considerable discussion, motion by Boyenga, seconded Jarchow, to table the request and direct the school/county liaison committee to discuss the issue at the February 10th meeting, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board directed the Administrator to send a request to the Minnesota Southern Railway requesting a tour of the depot and to schedule that in late spring of 2005. The County Board was informed that there would be a Soil & Water Conservation District joint meeting with the County Board on February 15th at 2:30 P.M. and a County/School Liaison meeting held at the Luverne High School on February 10th at 6:30 P.M. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Jarchow, to adopt the HIPPA policy, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Wildung, seconded by Bakken, to adopt the Data Practices policy and appoint Kyle Oldre, County Administrator as the Data Practices compliance officer, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Jarchow, seconded by Wildung, for the county to switch from the Minnesota Incident Management Systems model to the National Incident Management Systems model, declared carried on a voice vote. Motion by Bakken, seconded Boyenga, directing the Administrator to draft and send a letter of support for Community Wind South, declared carried on a voice vote. The County Board was also informed that Environmental Quality Board will be having Administrative Law Judge in Rock County on March 3rd in the Law Library at 2:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. to hear testimony. The County Board was informed that the annual AMC Legislative Conference is scheduled for March 30 & 31 and will be held in St. Paul. The County Board received a report from the Liaison Committee with the City/County Liaison that there will be a request coming for $20,000 from the county and $20,000 from the City to bring out of a deficit the Rock County Pool & Fitness Center. Currently, their cash balance at year-end was $38,000 in the hole. Commissioner Jarchow informed the County Board that he had attended the last Luverne Community Economic Development Commission and Commissioner Bakken stated that he had attended a township meeting regarding Judicial Ditch No. 3. 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(2-24)

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALETHE 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 that certain mortgage dated August 19, 2003 executed by Brian J. Schneekloth and Sheryl L. Schneekloth, husband and wife, as mortgagors, to Homeowners Loan Corp., a Delaware Corporation, as mortgagee, and filed for record in the office of the County Recorder in and for the County of Rock, Minnesota, on September 11, 2003 as Document No. 156986, thereafter assigned by assignment of Mortgage to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated August 19, 2003, and file for record with said County Recorder on June 18, 2004 as Document 159096; the original principal amount secured by said mortgage being $82,000.00; 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; that there is claimed to be due upon said mortgage, including interest to the date hereof, the sum of EIGHTY NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY EIGHT and 12/100 ($89,198.12) DOLLARS and that pursuant to the power of sale therein contained, said mortgage will be foreclosed and the tract(s) of land lying and being in the County of Rock, State of Minnesota, described as follows, to wit: All of the North Half (N1/2) of Lot 1 except the East One Hundred Seven (E. 107) Feet thereof, in block Eighteen (18) in Warren and Kniss’ Second Addition to the City of Luverne, Minnesota,Rock County Minnesotawill be sold by the sheriff of said county at public auction to the highest bidder on April 7, 2005 at 10:00 A.M., at the main office of the Rock County Sheriff, in the lobby of the Rock County Law Enforcement Center, 213 East Luverne St., Luverne, 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.Mortgagors released from financial obligation on the 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: February 17, 2005MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.Assignee of MortgageeREITER & SCHILLER, P.A.By:Thomas J. Reiter, Esq.Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq.Attorneys for Assignee of MortgageeThe Academy Professional Building25 North Dale Street, Second FloorSt. Paul, MN 55102-2227(651) 209-9760Attorney Reg. No. 152262(F0607)THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.(2-24, 3-3-, 3-10, 3-17, 3-24, 3-31)

I am writing this letter in regard to an unfortunate event that took place last Thursday night after our boys’ basketball game against R-T-R, which I am proud to say we won. I, being highly involved in sports, am a strong competitor. I really get into the games I play and activities I am involved in. This is a good thing, as it always drives me to compete to my highest level in competition and work to be my best in practice. However, it can also be a bad thing if I let it take control of me and let it affect the decisions I make. During the R-T-R game, a call was made against me by an official that I did not agree with. There were more calls that were questionable, but the one stuck out in my head. After we had won and the game was over, I approached the official and yelled at him while waving a towel at him. This was a heat of the moment thing, as I had a lot of adrenaline flowing through me. This was not the right decision to make, and I apologize to the community, to my family and to the team for the embarrassment that I caused.I do wish to say that my opinion about the call has not changed, especially after seeing it on film; however, I know that an athlete with class just keeps playing and forgets about it. Stuff happens. "Bad calls will be made," in the words of the official to our captains before the game. Well I guess from now on I will have to know that and just keep on playing. All my coaches over the years have taught me sportsmanship, and I know that what I did went against that, and I apologize again for the choice I made. I hope everyone will accept my apology and still come out and support us as we have two home playoff games. Thank you.#22 Dusty AntoineLuverne