Legals
July 3, 2008
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: March 26, 2007
    ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $76,000.00
    MORTGAGOR(S): Daniel R. Yeager and Holly J. Yeager, husband and wife
    MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed March 28, 2007, Hubbard County Recorder; Document No. A-000323806
    ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: none
    LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
    That part of the NW ¼ of SE 1/4 , Section 8, Township 143, Range 32, described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the northwesterly line of First Street with the southwesterly line of Sixth Avenue, First Addition to Laporte; thence South 29 degrees 45’ 00’’ East, assumed bearing along the southwesterly line of said Sixth Avenue a distance of 350.00 feet to the northwesterly line of County State Aid Highway Number 71, thence South 60 degrees 15’ 00’’ West along the northwesterly right-of-way line of said Highway 500.00 feet; thence North 29 degrees 45’ 00’’ West 150.00 feet to the point of beginning of the tract to be herein described; thence continuing North 29 degrees 45’ 00’’ West 150.00 feet; thence North 60 degrees 15’ 00’’ East 100.00 feet; thence South 29 degrees 45’ 00’’ East 150.00 feet; thence South 60 degrees 15’ 00’’ West 100.00 feet to the point of beginning.
    Together with an easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes 33.00 feet in width over, under and across that part of the NW ¼ of the SE 1/4 , Section 8, Township 143, Range 32, the centerline of wich is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the Northwesterly line of First Street with the southwesterly line of Sixth Avenue, First Addition to Laporte; thence South 29 degrees 45’ 00’’ East, assumed bearing along the southwesterly line of said Sixth Avenue a distance of 350.00 feet to the northwesterely line of County State Aid Highway No. 71; thence South 60 degrees 15’ 00’’ West along the northwesterly right-of-way line of said highway 483.50 feet to the point of beginning of the centerline to be herein described; thence North 29 degrees 45’ 00’’ West 150.00 feet and said centerline there terminating.
    COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Hubbard County, Minnesota
     THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $81,206.93
    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 20, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
    PLACE OF SALE: Hubbard County Sheriff’s office, Law Enforcement Center Lobby, 301 Court Avenue, Park Rapids, 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.
    “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, 2008
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.
    Leah K. Weaver, Esq.
    Attorneys for Mortgagee
    25 North Dale Street
    St. Paul, MN  55102-2227
    (651) 209-9760
    (W7544)   
    THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.

FORECLOSURE DATA
ADDRESS: 360 Main Street West, Laporte, MN 56461
PID No.: R30.08.02030
MERS No.: none
SERVICER: Wells Fargo 877-216-8448
Northwoods Press
7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7/2008

Independent School District #308 Regular School Board Meeting May 19, 2008
    The Board of Independent School District 308 met on Monday, May 19, 2008, in Mr. Larry Smith’s room with Chair Ed Becker calling the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Members Rick Schmidt and Kay Netteberg were absent.  Student representative, Jon Gunkel, was also in attendance.
    Motion by Sherm Anderson, second by Kris Sauser to approve the agenda as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.
    Motion by Marv Vredenburg, second by Kris Sauser to approve the minutes of the regular school board meeting held April 28, 2008.  Motion carried unanimously.
    Motion by Marv Vredenburg, second by Sherm Anderson to approve the financial reports as presented and the Voucher Detail Report in the amount of $74,539.06.  Motion carried unanimously.
    Motion by Marv Vredenburg, second by Kris Sauser to approve the following consent agenda items:  resignation of Diana Allman as kitchen dishwasher and school age care giver effective May 9, 2008; donation of building two dugouts for the northeast baseball field from Dwayne Dudley and volunteers; work agreement from Eide Bailly for the financial audit of District for the year ending June 30, 2008, at a cost of $9,900.00; Stacy Feder and Stephen Schrieber as assistant track co-coaches for the 2008 season; overnight trip by the golf team to Fergus Falls for the subsection golf tournament scheduled for May 21-22, 2008; and the contract with Katrina Carrier as summer school instructor for World Geography to be taught the weeks of June 2nd through July 3rd.  Motion carried unanimously.
    Motion by Sherm Anderson, second by Marv Vredenburg to approve the independent contracts for the 2008-2009 school year as follows:  Betsy Babler, Finance Bookkeeper; Bruce Babler, Mechanic; Renee Becker, Co-Health Assistant; Lori Gooch, Community Education Coordinator; Sharon Hadrava, Grades K-6 Elementary Principal; Stephanie Hanson, Speech Language Pathology Assistant; Arnold Kading, Technology Coordinator; Theresa McBrady, Payroll Bookkeeper; Emery Norquist, Transportation Supervisor; Carolyn Norquist, Home Radio Base Station Operator for School Buses; Dianne Saak, Co-Health Assistant; Kristine Booth, ECFE Coordinator; Carol Collins, Career Guidance Counselor; Jeannene Johnson, School Readiness Teacher; Sarah Kading, ECFE Parent Education Teacher; Jodi Sandmeyer, Grades 7-12 High School Principal; Terry Schroeder, Drivers Education Instructor; and Bryan Wormley, Athletic and Activities Director.  Motion carried unanimously.
    Motion by Marv Vredenburg, second by Kris Sauser to approve the following coaching and extra curricular assignments for the fall of 2008 as follows:  Shawn Klimek, Head Football Coach; Sherm Anderson, Co-JV Assistant Football Coach; Dan Halfmann, Co-JV Assistant Football Coach; Brian DeWitt, Assistant Junior High Football Coach; Scott Kramer, Assistant Junior High Football Coach; Wendy Hine, Football Cheerleading Advisor; Stephanie Hanson, Head Volleyball Coach; Stacy Feder, 9th Grade Volleyball Coach; Shelly Mahowald, JH Assistant Volleyball Coach, Heidi Wormley, JV Volleyball Coach; Melinda Crimmins, FCCLA Advisor; Edwin Heltunen, Student Council Advisor; Beth Nikolas-Mack, Musical Director; Lisa Moses, Instrumental; and Heidi Wormley, Target Advisor.  Motion carried unanimously.
    Motion by Marv Vredenburg, second by Kris Sauser to amend the motion tabling the approval of Sherm Anderson’s contract until next month’s meeting as an action item.  Motion carried unanimously.
    Motion by Marv Vredenburg, second by Sherm Anderson to approve the resolution proposing to place Blanca DeMarco on unrequested leave of absence for .35 F.T.E. with a corresponding reduction in pay and fringe benefits effective the end of the 2007-2008 school year on June 30, 2008.  Motion carried unanimously.
    Motion by Kris Sauser, second by Sherm Anderson to approve the establishment of a board pre-meeting by scheduling two board members each month to meet with any interested person(s) from 6:00-6:50 p.m. prior to the regularly scheduled monthly school board meetings.  Motion carried unanimously.  Discussion included individuals would be allotted 3-5 minutes and up to 15 minutes for groups to present concerns.  The two school board members at the pre-meeting will bring the information to the school board meeting and handle any necessary follow up.  The first pre-meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on July 28, 2008, prior to the school board meeting.  Pre-meeting school board member teams will be set up according to who audited the bills the previous month.  Pre-Meeting Report will be added as a line item to future agendas, removing “Visitor” from Reports, letter i. of the agenda.
    The chairpersons of the five strategic planning initiatives reported to the board as follows:
    Sherm Anderson, chair of the public relations committee, will plan a committee meeting when the spring sports seasons conclude.
    Superintendent Rassier, chair of the discipline committee, reported the subcommittee has met three times with another meeting scheduled and will bring a recommended changes to the discipline policy to the policy committee meeting June 19.  Board action is expected at the July meeting.  The committee plans to meet at least twice during the 2008-2009 school year to continue evaluating the effectiveness of the new policy.
    Chair of the reading committee, Elementary Principal Hadrava, reported this committee has been meeting Monday mornings at 7:00 a.m.  The goal of this committee would be to have students in grades K-12 striving to read to the best of their individual abilities.  Summer reading logs and contracts have been set up with students in grades K-6 with a Summer Reading Jamboree scheduled for June 24.
    Ed Becker reported the building and finance committees have met to continue to work on fund balance issues.  The strategic planning timeline will be an ongoing endeavor with the committee doing its best to keep the goals set forth on track.
    The facility evaluation committee, chaired by Marv Vredenburg, has completed an evaluation of the needs of the Early Childhood building and the main school building. A survey has been conducted with all staff as to facility needs they see need to be taken care of.  All of this information will be compiled and prioritized for completion.
    The negotiations and finance committees have met to work towards a balanced budget for the 2008-2009 school year and reviewed the following proposals for budget reductions:

    Communications
        Coordinator    $ 17,271.00
    School Liaison
        Officer    $ 16,924.00
    H.S. Principal Extended
        Contract    $  7,996.00
    .5 FTE Maintenance
        Position    $ 13,042.00
    Reduction in General
        Supplies    $  3,000.00
    1.5 FTE Educational
        Assistants    $ 28,565.00
    Towel Service    $  1,000.00
    Staff Coffee    $  1,000.00
    Athletic Supplies    $ 10,000.00
    .35 FTE Foreign Language
        Reduction    $ 20,465.00
    TOTAL REDUCTIONS       
            $119,263.00

    Prior to these reductions being implemented, the school board is to give their consideration to the options.
    Student representative, Jon Gunkel, was in attendance to report spring sports schedules are back on schedule after many weather delays; varsity girls’ track team won the Northland Conference title at their meet held in Northome; graduation will be held May 24 at 7:00 p.m.
     Superintendent Rassier’s report included staff members meeting with Paul Pedersen concerning the availability of health insurance options; during the recent legislative session K-12 funding of an additional $51.00 per student was passed and the state-wide health insurance program was vetoed; the building committee will meet to develop a long term maintenance plan; and faculty forums are complete.
    Board member reports included attending meetings for discipline, building and negotiations committees, meet and confer sessions with certified and non-certified staff, chaperoning the 4th grade field trip, and attending the Senior Awards Night.
    Elementary Principal Hadrava reported to the board all testing has been completed in the elementary grades, the No Major Party is scheduled for May 20 and 22, the field trip to Itasca State Park for K-6 student is May 23, with Field Day to be held May 27.
    Activities Director, Bryan Wormley updated the board regarding spring sports with the softball team beginning subsection playoffs at Menahga on May 20, varsity golf team participated in the Mid-Minnesota Conferece with three golfers qualifying, track subsection will be held at Park Rapids on May 22 and baseball playoffs will be held May 29 against Walker.  FLR Sanders has sent floor design options for consideration for the Tiger Arena floor.
    Motion by Marv Vredenburg, second by Sherm Anderson to approve from FLR Sanders, Nevis Gym Floor Design #6 at a cost of $3,291.00, which will include “TIGERS” painted at each end of the floor and the letter “N” painted in the middle of the floor.  Motion carried unanimously.
    Pam Johnson, representing the Nevis teaching staff, expressed concern on their behalf with the reduction to the foreign language program citing the benefits provided to elementary students.
    This school board meeting was held in Mr. Larry Smith’s classroom.  He is the instructor for students in grades 8, 9 and 10 in the social studies areas of Foundations of World Geography, Civics and U.S. History.
    High School Principal Sandmeyer included in her report the following:  7th grade students completed Board and Water Safety training; 6th grade students attended the Fresh Water Festival, 5th grade went to Duluth for their annual field trip; preschool held their year end celebration May 15; the pre-K classes of four-year-olds attended a day of kindergarten on May 19; high school awards and field day was held May 20 with the staff winning the softball tournament vs. the senior class; kindergarten graduation and the 2nd grade Authors’ Tea was held May 20; the district has been awarded grants in a variety of areas from the Itasca Mantrap RoundUp Program with Mrs. Sandmeyer accepting the awards at a ceremony on May 22; the No Major/No Minor and Honor Roll party for high school students will be held the last day of school, May 27, with all students in grades K-12 being dismissed at 1:00; a student and parent meeting is scheduled for June 3 for band and choir students going on the New York Trip; the policy committee will meet June 5 at 8:00 a.m.; and school history information is coming in from people from all over the nation.
    Marv Vredenburg is unable to attend the graduation ceremonies on May 24 to present diplomas; Kris Sauser will present in his place.
    Motion by Marv Vredenburg, second by Sherm Anderson to adjourn.  Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kris L. Sauser, Clerk
 Northwoods Press
7/3/2008

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
    The following variance applications will be heard at a public hearing at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, July 21, 2008 in the Lower Level of the Hubbard County Courthouse. You may appear in person if you so desire. Or, you may submit written testimony, in opposition or support, before 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 12, 2008 to the Hubbard County Environmental Services Office, Hubbard County Courthouse, 301 Court Avenue, Park Rapids, MN 56470. Viewal of the properties will be on Thursday, July 17, 2008 leaving the Courthouse at 8:30 A.M. 
    Approval of the June 17, 2008 Minutes:
    OLD BUSINESS:
    NEW BUSINESS:
    Variance Application # 23-V-08 by Jeff and Brita Barth: All that part of Gov’t Lot Five (5), Section Four (4), Township One Hundred Thirty-nine (139), Range Thirty-three (33), Crow Wing Township on Fourth Crow Wing Lake, Parcel ID # 06.04.01000. Applicants are requesting a variance from Section 902 of the Hubbard County Shoreland Management Ordinance for a greater than 10 cubic yards for grading and filling in the shore impact zone.  Fourth Crow Wing Lake is a natural environment lake. 
    Variance Application # 24-V-08 by Kjellberg Family Trust: Lot One (1), and Lot One (1) A and the north fifty (N50) feet of Lots Two (2) and Lot Two (2) A of Sky Manor Aero Estates, Section Nine (9), Township One Hundred Forty-one (141), Range Thirty-five (35), Arago Township on Island Lake, Parcel ID # 02.39.00200. Applicant is requesting an after-the-fact variance for a lakeside deck at a 58 foot lake setback that exceeds the lakeward encroachment allowed by Section 706 of the Hubbard County Shoreland Management Ordinance.  Island Lake is a recreational development lake. 
    Variance Application # 25-V-08 by Robert Kramer: Lot Five (5), Block One (1), of Moose Island Estates, Section Fifteen (15), Township One Hundred Forty-one (141), Range Thirty-three (33), Mantrap Township on Middle Crooked Lake, Parcel ID # 20.54.00500. Applicant is requesting a variance from Section 502.1 of the Hubbard County Shoreland Management Ordinance for an after-the-fact request to leave an 11’ x 12’ deck at a 28 foot setback from the ordinary high water mark instead of the required 150 foot ordinary high water mark setback.  Middle Crooked Lake is a natural environment lake.
    Variance Application # 26-V-08 by Bruce M. and Linda Johnson: Lot Sixty-one (61), and those parts of Lots Sixty-two (62), and Sixty-three (63), of Long Lake Park, Section Twenty (20), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Thirty-four (34), Henrietta Township on Long Lake, Parcel ID # 13.42.03800.  Applicant is requesting a variance from Section 704.7 of the Hubbard County Shoreland Management Ordinance for two after-the-fact covered entrances and a new request for a lakeward addition to a structure originally approved by variance.  Long Lake is a recreational development lake. 
    Variance Application # 27-V-08 by Gary and Rebecca Bistodeau: Commencing at the southeast corner of said Lot One (1) of said Beauty Point Subdivision on the northerly right-of-way of County Road 80; thence on an assumed bearing of south 70 degrees 10 minutes 00 seconds west along said right-of-way a distance of 144.83 feet to the southeast corner of the Plat of Run Away Bay, Section Sixteen (16), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Thirty-three (33), Nevis Township on Lake Belletaine, Parcel ID # 21.17.02900. Applicants are requesting a variance from Section 502.2 of the Hubbard County Shoreland Management Ordinance for a less than 50 foot setback from County Road 80 right-of-way and less than 10 foot setback from the side lot line for an addition to a non-conforming garage.  Belletaine Lake is a recreational development lake.
    Variance Application # 28-V-08 by John H. and Mollie J. Theel: Part of Gov’t Lot Two (2), Section Eleven (11), Township One Hundred Forty-one (141), Range Thirty-three (33), Mantrap Township on East Crooked Lake, Parcel ID # 20.11.00300. Applicants are requesting a variance from Section 502.1 of the Hubbard County Shoreland Management Ordinance to build a new garage at less than the required 150 foot setback from the ordinary high water mark.  East Crooked Lake is a natural environment lake.
    Variance Application # 29-V-08 by Allan Sexton: Part of Lot Six (6), in Lakeview on Midge Lake and Lot Sixteen (16), First Addition to Lakeview on Midge Lake, Section Eleven (11), Township One Hundred Forty-five (145), Range Thirty-two (32), Farden Township on Midge Lake, Parcel ID # 07.41.00500 and 07.41.40400. Applicant is requesting a variance from the following sections of the Hubbard County Shoreland Management Ordinance: Section 707.1 to be able to improve an unimproved lot; Section 502.2 for a 60 foot ordinary high water mark setback for a proposed 12’ x 16’ storage shed/guest cabin; and, Section 506 for a guest cabin on a lot that does not meet the necessary minimum lot size requirements to have a guest cabin.  Midge Lake is a recreational development lake. 
    Variance Application # 30-V-08 by Theodore Schutz: The west half of Lot Sixteen (16), Lot Seventeen (17), Lot Eighteen (18), Lot Nineteen (19), Lot Twenty (20), and part of Lot Twenty-one (21), Block One (1), Pine Beach, Section Ten (10), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Thirty-three (33), Nevis Township on Belletaine Lake, Parcel ID #s 21.37.01400, 01500, 01600, 01700 and 01800. Applicant is requesting a variance from Section 4. Subd. A.1.a.3.b of Subdivision Ordinance 35 and Section 501.3 of the Hubbard County Shoreland Management Ordinance to subdivide a property into two lots, neither of which complies with the sewered lots minimum lot size requirements.  Belletaine Lake is a recreational development lake.
    Variance Application # 31-V-08 by Charles and Patricia Blair: Part of Gov’t Lot Four (4), Section Nine (9), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Thirty-three (33), Nevis Township on Belletaine Lake, Parcel ID # 21.09.00200. Applicants are requesting a variance from Section 902.1 of the Hubbard County Shoreland Management Ordinance for movement of greater than ten cubic yards of material in the shore impact zone to create a terraced retaining wall system and thereby address various erosion problems.  Belletaine Lake is a recreational development lake.
    Variance Application # 32-V-08 by Leroy G. and Edith Michelle Dahn: Lot Eight (8), Block One (1), Birchwood Ridge, Section Twenty-six (26), Township One Hundred Forty-two (142), Range Thirty-four (34), Clay Township on Bad Axe Lake, Parcel ID # 04.38.00800. Applicants are requesting a variance from Sections 501.2 and 503 of the Hubbard County Shoreland Management Ordinance to build a new accessory building and deck in the bluff impact zone and at less than the required 100 foot structure setback from the ordinary high water mark.  Bad Axe Lake is a recreational development lake. 
    Variance Application # 33-V-08 by Lawrence and Candace Pine: That part of the North Half (N ½) of Section Twelve (12), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Thirty-two (32), White Oak Township on Williams Lake, Parcel ID # 28.12.00120.  Applicants are requesting a variance from Section 502.2 of the Hubbard County Shoreland Management Ordinance for a lakeward addition that doesn’t meet the 100 foot ordinary high water mark setback and an after-the-fact variance for the existing residence that was built at less than the required 100 foot ordinary high water mark setback by the previous owner in 1996 and thus in violation of the ordinance and building permit issued at the time. Williams Lake is a recreational development lake.
    Administrative Decision Appeal # 1-A-08 by Lori Alt, and Sam and Jean Gascho: Applicants are requesting an administrative decision appeal regarding a matter of a non-conforming access easement in the shoreland area of Eighth Crow Wing Lake. Eighth Crow Wing Lake is a recreational development lake.
    Miscellaneous:
    -Adjournment.
    The hearing of these applications is not limited to those receiving copies of this notice. If you know of any interested property owners who, for any reason, have not received a copy, it would be appreciated if you would inform them of the public hearing.
    Hubbard County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Arrangements will be made to accommodate the handicapped upon advance notice to the Hubbard County Environmental Services Office, telephone, (218) 732-3890.
Northwoods Press
7/3/2008

June 26, 2008
A TRANSCRIPT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF AN EMERGENCY MEETING OF
THE HUBBARD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD ON JUNE 9, 2008, AT 3:00 0'CLOCK P.M.
    An emergency meeting of the Hubbard County Board of Commissioners was held on June 9, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. with all the Commissioners and County Coordinator, Jack Paul present.  Commissioner Carlson arrived at 3:18 p.m.
    Others present included:  Emergency Management Director, Dave Konshok; Sheriff, Gary Mills; Chief Deputy Sheriff, Frank Homer; Solid Waste Officer, Vern Massie; Building & Grounds Maintenance Manager, Lee Gwiazdon; Public Works Coordinator, David Olsonawski; Land Commissioner, Bob Hoffman; Chief Deputy Assessor, Janel Stewart; Deputy Auditor, Judy Harsha and the Park Rapids Enterprise representative.
    The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Cal Johannsen.
    Mr. Konshok explained that an initial resolution had been adopted by the Chairman of the Board declaring a 72 hour State of Emergency in Hubbard County due to the severe thunderstorms and tornado event that occurred on June 6, 2008. The purpose of today’s meeting is to extend that State of Emergency, as permitted by State Statute, to allow for further assessment of damages.
    The path of the tornado/s was presented beginning in Wadena County extending to north of Pickeral Lake and also in the Budora area (no damages reported in the Budora area). Sheriff Mills stated that currently he is aware of between 10 – 13 homes that are damaged and/or destroyed in Hubbard County in addition to damaged timber.
    The Board was informed that there was no prior detection from the National Weather Service of the imminent possibility of a tornado and therefore no advanced warning.  In addition, the weather conditions were not normal for development of tornado activity and will be studied for future information. The first notification of tornado activity was received by the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office and was phoned in by a citizen after the damage was experienced at the turkey barns located in northern Wadena County.
    Review of damages from the Hinds Lake to Pickeral Lake areas and points in between were presented including:  debris in the lakes and in the surrounding wooded areas with the need for continuing assessment of clean-up efforts including the presence of toxic substances.
    Majority of tree damage was on private, Department of Natural Resources and Potlatch land.  County tax forfeited land sustained minor damage.
    Response by all parties involved was acknowledged and appreciated.
    On motion of Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Devine and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:

Resolution No. 06090801
 Resolution Declaring a State of Emergency
 
    Whereas, the severe thunderstorms and tornado impacted the population of Hubbard County and its cities; and
    Whereas, the severe thunderstorms and tornado event has caused a significant amount of public property damage; and
    Whereas, the Hubbard County Department of Emergency Management requests the Hubbard County Board of Commissioners to declare Hubbard County in a STATE OF EMERGENCY for the severe thunderstorms and tornado event of June 6, 2008;
    Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Hubbard County Board of Commissioners declares Hubbard County in a State of Emergency for conditions resulting from the severe thunderstorms and tornado event of June 6, 2008, and
    Be It Further Resolved, that said Hubbard County State of Emergency shall continue to midnight, June 18, 2008.
    The Board suggested a review of the Abatement Policy procedures be completed by departments and requested a presentation be made at the next regular meeting on June 18, 2008.  Mr. Konshok will be providing a list of damage effected properties when completed, to the Assessor’s Office for review.
    Mr. Konshok explained that a review of emergency response capabilities will be assessed and improvements will be made upon review of this event for future utilization.
    On motion of Mr. Larson, seconded by Mr. Robinson and carried unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at 3:48 p.m.
/s/ Cal Johannsen
Chairman
Hubbard County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
/s/ Jack Paul
Hubbard County Coordinator
Northwoods Press
6/26/2008

A TRANSCRIPT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUBBARD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD ON JUNE 4, 2008, AT 9:00 0'CLOCK A.M.
    A regular meeting of the Hubbard County Board of Commissioners was held on June 4, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. with all the Commissioners and County Coordinator, Jack Paul present.
    The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.
    The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Cal Johannsen.
    On motion of Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Larson and carried unanimously, the agenda was approved, as submitted.
    On motion of Mr. Larson, seconded by Mr. Devine and carried unanimously, the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 21, 2008, were approved, as submitted.
    There was no public input.
    Auditor/Treasurer: On motion of Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Devine and carried unanimously, the payment of the regular bills and the auditor’s warrants dated May 23 and May 30, 2008, were approved as submitted.
    On motion of Mr. Devine, seconded by Mr. Larson and carried unanimously, the 2009 departmental budget timelines & guidelines were approved, as submitted, including a 3% wage COLA for budget purposes only, as discussed.
    On motion of Mr. Larson, seconded by Mr. Robinson and carried unanimously, the application of the Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce for a Temporary Liquor License for the Double J Rodeo Grounds, Henrietta Township on July 3 – 5, 2008, was approved upon completion of proper paperwork.
    The General Revenue Cash Balance Report was presented dated May 31, 2008.
     Public Works:  On motion of Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Devine and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:
Resolution No. 06040801
    Whereas, the County Board of Commissioners of the County of Hubbard, State of Minnesota desires to offer for sale certain parcels of land that have forfeited to the State of Minnesota for non-payment of taxes, and
    Whereas, Said parcels of land have been viewed by the County Board of Commissioners and have been classified as non-conservation lands as provided for in Minnesota Statutes §282.01.
    Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Hubbard County Board of Commissioners hereby certifies that all parcels of land have been viewed and comply with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes §85.012, §92.461, §282.01 Subd. 8, §282.018 and the 1991 Laws of Minnesota Ch. 354, Art. 10, Section 9, amending M.S. Sec. §282.018, Subd. 2 (1990). The County Board of Commissioners hereby certifies that either the County Land Commissioner or the Soil and Water Conservation Board of the district in where the land is located has reviewed the following land sale list and identified any and all non-forested marginal land and wetland.
 
Township    Parcel #    Description
Laporte City    30.37.04300    Laporte Village, Lot Four (4) Block Five (5)
Nevis Township    21.06.00810    West 220 of East 550 of North 660 of Lot Nine (9)
           Section 06 Township 140 Range 33
 
    Be It Further Resolved, That the Hubbard County Board of Commissioners hereby request approval from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the sale of said lands.
    On motion of Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Devine and carried unanimously, the printing of informational, noxious weed flyers in an approximate amount of $1900 was authorized to be paid from the Environmental Trust Fund dollars, as recommended by the Land Commissioner.  The flyers are to be distributed in the Northwoods Press, Park Rapids Enterprise and Bemidji Pioneer Press newspapers with an expense report to the board upon completion.
    On motion of Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Devine and carried unanimously, the Public Works Coordinator was authorized to negotiate the amount to be paid for equipment rental fees for completion of property maintenance by county employees, as discussed.
    Public Works Coordinator, David Olsonawski reported the amount of the vehicle purchase approved on February 2, 2008, had been increased by $240 due to the addition of equipment, by the vendor, when ordered.  Discussion followed.  On motion of Mr. Devine, seconded by Mr. Larson and carried unanimously, the payment of additional $240 to Elk River Ford, Elk River, MN for purchase of the Ford F350 Crew Cab 6.8 V10 for total of $24,673.77 due to additional equipment provided and the payment of $1,654.05 in license and fees was approved with both to be by auditor’s warrant.
    Solid Waste Officer, Vern Massie presented the following landfill compactor bids:
 
#    Name of    Address of     Amount of     Miscellaneous information
    Vendor    Vendor     bid    Unit    Year    Lbs    hrspwr    Hrs
1    Al-jon    Ottumwa, IA    No bid
2    Marcel    London, Ontario    127,000.00    816F    1997    50115    235    15500
3             With paint    127,000.00    BC571RB     2001    57550    288    10120
4             No paint    108,000.00
5            112,000.00    816B    1986    46000    216    12824
6            128,000.00    816B    1987    46000    210    7154
7            209,000.00    816F    2002    50115    235    7310
8    Sweeney Bro    Fargo, ND    85,285.20    BC671RB    2001    71000    350    10393
9    Ziegler    Shakopee, MN    214,760.00    816F    2003    46000    235    4380
10             No paint    207,425.00
11    Landfill
    Equipment    Herculaneum MO    90,000.00    826C    1988    69730    310    6067
12             reconditioned    89,000.00    3-70C    1995    70000    335    10134
13             Rebuilt    144,000.00    3-70C    1995    70000    335    New
14             rebuilt    235,000.00    826C    1996    69730    310    meter
 
    On motion of Mr. Devine, seconded by Mr. Carlson and carried unanimously, the low bid for purchase of a used, reconditioned landfill compactor as listed in bold above, including delivery to Park Rapids was approved, upon the recommendation of the Solid Waste Officer, to be paid from solid waste budgeted monies.
    The Road & Bridge financial statement dated April 30, 2008, was presented.
    Discussion was held regarding the charging of Transfer Station tipping fees for Heritage Living Center demolition material in connection with the proposed building project. On motion of Mr. Devine, seconded by Mr. Larson and carried unanimously, the tipping fees for the proposed HLC construction project, demolition material were waived.
    On motion of Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Carlson and carried unanimously, the currently utilized Hubbard County Land Survey Policy was re-affirmed, as discussed.
    The Board was informed that the Survey Tech I position was going to be filled June 16, 2008, by Ryan Miller and the Part time Deputy Recorder position will be filled on June 17, 2008, by Linda Drewicke.
    Environmental Services: On motion of Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Devine and carried unanimously, the County Attorney review of two Shoreland Ordinance violations was approved for litigation, if necessary.
    The fee for conditional use application #2-CU-07 and the resulting conditional use operating fee were reviewed.  In addition, the 2007 discussion held at the time of the application and the required procedures for installation of a mechanical lift within the shoreland area were reviewed.  Discussion followed.  On motion of Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Devine and carried unanimously, the conditional use application fee for #2-CU-07 and the resulting conditional use operating permit fee paid in 2007 were waived, upon satisfactory review by the county attorney as to proper procedure.
    On motion of Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Larson and carried unanimously, the consideration of a proposed Environmental Review Ordinance was referred to the Planning Commission for a recommendation to the Board.
    Coordinator:  By consensus of the Board the Board Work Session scheduled for June 11, 2008, was cancelled and the Coordinator was requested to work with the Hubbard County Regional Economic Development Authority, Executive Director to schedule his presentation at a regular Board meeting, as discussed.
    On motion of Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Robinson and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:
 
Resolution No. 06040802
 PrimeWest Affordable Health Care
CoverageResearch Project
    Whereas, the rising cost of health care is of great concern to all employers and employees alike, and
    Whereas, health care is the most highly regarded benefit as perceived by employees; and
    Whereas, Hubbard County is a member of the PrimeWest’s Joint Powers Board, and
    Whereas, PrimeWest has requested Hubbard County be a participant in a R & D Phase of an Affordable Health Care Coverage Project with no participation commitment in an affordable coverage option identified/developed by PrimeWest and at no cost to the county other than staff time and document duplication costs; and
    Whereas, PrimeWest requests the assignment of a contact person for the R & D Phase of the project.
    Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Hubbard County Board of Commissioners supports this PrimeWest Affordable Health Care Coverage Project R & D Phase and
    Be It Further Resolved, that Hubbard County will provide the necessary information as requested by PrimeWest, and
    Be It Further Resolved, that the Hubbard County Coordinator is authorized to provide said information and is named as the primary contact person.
    On motion of Mr. Devine, seconded by Mr. Larson and carried unanimously, the completion of the Preservation Agreement Monitoring Report in connection with the old courthouse was authorized.
    On motion of Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Devine and carried unanimously, the payment of the Social Services bills, was approved.
    On motion of Mr. Devine, seconded by Mr. Carlson and carried unanimously, the purchase of a defibrillator, upon satisfactory equipment review by local emergency services providers, by state contract from Philips Technologies through the Minnesota Safety Council, Inc., St. Paul, MN, was approved in the amount of $1,410 plus tax, to be paid from building fund monies, for installation in the courthouse lobby area.
    On motion of Mr. Devine, seconded by Mr. Carlson and carried unanimously, the IES agreement to provide the LEC with updated names and addresses associated with phone numbers was approved with a $150 set up fee and $100/month access fee to be paid from 911 monies.  The Jail/Dispatch Administrator was encouraged to review the above services on an ongoing basis.
    Building and Grounds Maintenance Manager, Lee Gwiazdon reported information obtained from the City Building Inspector regarding the possible re-location of the law library to the old dispatch area.  Discussion followed.  By consensus of the Board, the information was referred to the Building Committee for recommendation to the Board.
    On motion of Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Devine and carried unanimously, the development of a Request for Information (RFI) was authorized for a new LEC dispatch recording system with information obtained to be reviewed by the Technology Committee for recommendation to the Board.
    On motion of Mr. Devine, seconded by Mr. Larson and carried unanimously, the provision of training classes, by an Assessor’s Office employee, in connection with the county web page merchant subscription program were authorized, as discussed.
    Committee Reports: On motion of Mr. Devine, seconded by Mr. Robinson and carried unanimously, the payment of a $300 allocation, by auditors warrant, to the Council on Aging was approved from cultural budgeted monies, to be used for Shell Prairie Ag Association Fair Senior Program expenses.
    On motion of Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Devine and carried unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at 11:51 a.m.
 
GENERAL FUND:
Advanced Automotive Service In, 484.38; Belle Taine Glass Inc, 577.55; Beltrami Co Treasurer, 3,234.00; Citizens National Bank-VISA, 421.74 ( Walmart.com, Park Rapids MN, 210.87; Wal-Mart Supercenter, Park Rapids, MN, 210.87); George Coulombe 1,120.00; Bob Hansen, 566.03; Hubbard County Hwy Dept 6,604.64; Northwoods Computer Service, 551.25; Office Depot, 425.39; Park Rapids Auto Centre, 5,681.80; Park Rapids Building Supply 315.57; Park Rapids Chrysler Center LL, 800.72; Reliance Telephone Systems Inc, 700.00; St Joseph's Area Health Servic, 1,156.27; St Joseph's Home Care, 2,231.04; Jerry Tatro, 1,007.00; Tech Check LLC, 13,247.36; TH Consulting, 1,395.00; Voss Lighting, 586.07; 36 Payments Less Than  $300, 3,842.50
ROAD & BRIDGE:
North American Salt Co, 30,577.00; David Olsonawski, 607.90; 1 Payments Less Than  $300, 127.80
SOLID WASTE:
Hubbard County Hwy Dept 3,077.74; Torvinen's Machine & Repair, 328.06; 5 Payments Less Than  $300, 392.65
FORFEITED LAND:
Dukek Logging, Inc, 450.00; Frontier Precision Inc, 5,356.95; Hubbard County Hwy Dept, 1,391.69; North Central Reforestation In, 71,374.40; Pacific Regeneration Technolog, 10,027.88; Superior Forestry Service Inc, 33,451.67; 3 Payments Less Than  $300, 137.89
ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST FUND:
1 Payments Less Than  $300, 176.16
SOCIAL SERVICES:
CCRI, 757.00; Charles Chmielewski PHD 300.00; Heartland Express, 782.50; Melissa McCollough 838.48; Joan Molash 841.33; Nelson In-Home Services, 2,884.50; Melinda Rogers, 692.96; Rule 36 Ltd Partnership of Dul, 3,545.02; Snyder Drug, 322.39; St Joseph's Home Care, 807.45; Deb Strowbridge, 305.28; James Tejohn, 338.98; Thistledew Camp, 7,181.00; Laura Wagner, 1,034.91; Arthur Wirkus, 420.66; 17 Payments Less Than $300.00, 2,486.98; 28 Payments Less Than $300.00, 2,871.34; Beltrami County Human Services 21,591.20; Clearwater Co Social Services, 2,258.74; Michelle Fischer, 416.82; Hewlett-Packard Co, 1,523.31; Hubbard County Auditor-Treasur, 4,566.70; Hubbard County Hwy Dept 2,161.90; Office Depot, 677.80; Trustprice, 550.00; 18 Payments Less Than $300.00, 2,727.61
/s/ Cal Johannsen
Chairman
Hubbard County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
/s/ Jack Paul
Hubbard County Coordinator
Northwoods Press
6/26/2008

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:
    DATE OF MORTGAGE: March 9, 2006
    ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $111,200.00
    MORTGAGOR(S): John  Bennett, Single Person
    MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
    DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded:  March 22, 2006, Hubbard County Recorder, Document #:  A000315411
    LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
    The North Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (N 1/2 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 NW 1/4) of Section Twenty-eight (28), Township One Hundred Forty-five (145), Range Thirty-three (33), County of Hubbard, State of Minnesota.
    COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Hubbard
    AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $117,444.92
    THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;
    PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:
    DATE AND TIME OF SALE: June 19, 2008 10:00 A.M.
    PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, Law Enforcement Center, Park Rapids, MN
    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), their personal representatives or assigns.
    Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE
    THIS 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: May 1, 2008
Mortgage Electronic Registration
Systems, Inc.
Mortgagee
Wilford & Geske
Attorneys for Mortgagee
Lawrence A. Wilford
James A. Geske
7650 Currell Boulevard
Suite 300
Woodbury, Minnesota 55125
(651)209-3300
File ID: 054975-31673

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT
OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
    The above referenced sale scheduled for June 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. has been
postponed to July 17, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sheriff's Main Office, Law Enforcement Center, Park Rapids, in said County and State.
    Dated: June 19, 2008
Mortgage Electronic Registration
Systems, Inc.
Mortgagee

Wilford & Geske, PA
Attorneys for Mortgagee
Lawrence A. Wilford 
James A. Geske
7650 Currell Blvd., Suite 300
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651)209-3300
Client ID: 31673
Northwoods Press
6/26, 7/3, 7/10/2008

June 19, 2008
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
    YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT:
    1. Default has occurred in the conditions of the Mortgage dated July 23, 2004, executed by William F. Jones and Lorna Jones, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to State Bank of Park Rapids, a Minnesota corporation, as Mortgagee, and filed for record on August 3, 2004, as Document Number 301240 in the office of the County Recorder of Hubbard County, Minnesota. Lorna Jones has been released from financial obligation on the mortgage.
    2. The Mortgage has been assigned as follows: None.
    3. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was: $300,000.00.
    4. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part thereof.
    5. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage, and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes.
    6. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage is: $275,553.56.
    7. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the land described as follows:
    The West Half of the Southwest Quarter (W ½ SW ¼) of Section Nineteen (19), Township One Hundred Forty (140, Range Thirty-four (34),
    LESS AND EXCEPT the following described parcels to-wit:
     1) That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼), Section Nineteen (19), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Thirty-four (34), described as follows:  Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 19; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds West, assumed bearing, along the West line of said Section 19 a distance of 372.43 feet; thence North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East, parallel with the northerly right of way line of State Highway #34 a distance of 33.01 feet to a point on the East right of way line of County State Aid Highway #81, said point also being the point of beginning; thence continuing North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East along said parallel line 100.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds East, parallel with said West line of said Section 19 a distance of 150.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds West 100.00 feet to the intersection with said East right of way line of said County State Aid Highway #81; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds West along said East right of way line 150.00 feet to the point of beginning.  Said tract of land contains 0.34 acre.
     2) That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼), Section Nineteen (19), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Thirty-four (34), described as follows:  Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 19; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds West, assumed bearing, along the West line of said Section 19 a distance of 372.43 feet; thence North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East, parallel with the northerly right of way line of State Highway #34 a distance of 133.01 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East along said parallel line a distance of 75.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds East parallel with said West line of said Section 19 a distance of 150.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds West along said parallel line 75.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds West along said parallel line 150.00 feet to the point of beginning.  Said tract of land contains 0.26 acre.
    3) That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼), Section Nineteen (19), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Thirty-four (34), described as follows:  Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 19; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds West, assumed bearing, along the West line of said Section 19 a distance of 372.43 feet; thence North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East, parallel with the northerly right of way line of State Highway #34 a distance of 208.01 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East along said parallel line a distance of 100.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds East, parallel with said West line of said Section 19 a distance of 150.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds West along said parallel line 100.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds West along said parallel line 150.00 feet to the point of beginning.  Said tract of land contains 0.34 acre.
     4) That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼), Section Nineteen (19), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Thirty-four (34), described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 19; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds West, assumed bearing, along the West line of said Section 19 a distance of 372.43 feet; thence North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East, parallel with the northerly right of way line of State Highway #34 a distance of 308.01 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East along said parallel line a distance of 75.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds East parallel with said West line of said Section 19 a distance of 150.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds West along said parallel line 75.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds West along said parallel line 150.00 feet to the point of beginning.  Said tract of land contains 0.26 acre.
    5) That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼), Section Nineteen (19), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Thirty-four (34), described as follows:  Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 19; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds West, assumed bearing, along the West line of said Section 19 a distance of 372.43 feet; thence North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East, parallel with the northerly right of way line of State Highway #34 a distance of 449.03 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East along said parallel line a distance of 102.09 feet; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 10 seconds West parallel with the East line of a tract described in Book 103 of Deeds on page 64 a distance of 148.95 feet; thence South 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds West along said parallel line and along said deed line 101.13 feet; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds West parallel with the West line of said Section 19 a distance of 148.93 feet to the point of beginning.  Said tract of land contains 0.35 acre.
    6) That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼), Section Nineteen (19), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Thirty-four (34), described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 19; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds West, assumed bearing, along the West line of said Section 19 a distance of 372.43 feet; thence North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East, parallel with the northerly right of way line of State Highway #34 a distance of 551.12 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East along said parallel line a distance of 100.00 feet to the intersection with the northerly extension of the East line of a tract described in Book 112 of Deeds on page 406; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 10 seconds West along said northerly extension 148.95 feet to the Northeast corner of said tract as described in said Deed; thence South 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds West along said parallel line and along said deed line 100.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 10 seconds East along the northerly extension of the West line of said deed 148.95 feet to the point of beginning.  Said tract of land contains 0.34 acre.
    7) That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼), Section Nineteen (19), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Thirty-four (34), described as follows, to-wit:  Beginning at a point of intersection of East boundary of Township Road running along the West line of said tract and North line of Highway #34 as located in 1971; thence East along the North line of #34 a distance of 350 feet; thence run North a distance of 150 feet; thence run West a distance of 350 feet, more or less, to the East line of the Township Road; thence South along said line to the point of beginning.
    8) That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼), Section Nineteen (19), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Thirty-four (34), bounded and described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 19 (marked by an iron monument); thence running East on and along the South line of said Section 19 a distance of 449 feet; thence running North (deflect left 87 degrees 16 minutes) a distance of 72.3 feet to a point on the north boundary of Highway #34, which is the point of beginning of the tract herein conveyed; thence continuing North on the same tangent a distance of 144.1 feet, thence running due East a distance of 100 feet; thence running due South a distance of 144.1 feet to a point on the North boundary of Highway #34; thence running West along the North boundary of Highway #34 a distance of 100 feet to the point of beginning, containing approximately .33 acre.
    9) That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼), Section Nineteen (19), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Thirty-four (34), bounded and described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 19 (marked by an iron monument); thence running East on and along the South line of said Section 19 a distance of 449 feet; thence running North (deflect left 87 degrees 16 minutes) a distance of 72.3 feet to a point on the North boundary of Highway #34; thence running East along the North boundary of Highway #34 a distance of 100 feet to the Southeast corner of the tract heretofore conveyed to Leon C. Avenson and Annabelle L. Avenson by deed dated October 26, 1959; thence running due North a distance of 144.1 feet; thence running due East a distance of 100 feet; thence running due South to a point on the North boundary of Highway #34, thence running West along the North boundary of Highway #34 a distance of 100 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.  Containing approximately .33 acre.
    10) That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼), Section Nineteen (19), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Thirty-four (34), described as follows:  Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 19; thence North 87 degrees 18 minutes 10 seconds East along the South line of said Section a distance of 449 feet; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 10 seconds East a distance of 72.29 feet; thence North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East along the North right of way line of Trunk Highway #34 a distance of 413.01 feet to an iron stamped 13798; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 39 seconds West a distance of 299.84 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 00 degrees 38 minutes 39 seconds West a distance of 300 feet; thence North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East along a line parallel to said right of way line a distance of 295.48 feet to its intersection with the East line of said SW ¼ SW ¼; thence South 00 degrees 29 minutes 08 seconds East along said East line a distance of 300.02 feet to the intersection with a line which bears North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East from the point of beginning; thence South 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds West a distance of 294.65 feet to the point of beginning and there terminating.  Said tract of land contains 2.03 acres.
    11) That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼), Section Nineteen (19), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Thirty-four (34), described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 19, Township 140, Range 34, from which the West line of Section 30, Township 140, Range 34 bears South 00 degrees 17 minutes 43 seconds East (an assumed bearing); thence North 83 degrees 45 minutes 59 seconds East 867.82 feet to a point on the northerly right of way line of Trunk Highway #34; and which is the point of beginning of the tract hereby conveyed; thence North  89 degrees 01 minute 03 seconds East 300.00 feet along the northerly right of way line of said Trunk Highway #34; thence North 00 degrees 09 minutes 11 seconds East 300.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 01 minute 03 seconds West 300 feet; thence South 00 degrees 09 minutes 11 seconds West to the point of beginning.
    12) That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼), Section Nineteen (19), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Thirty-four (34), described as follows:  Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 19; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds West, assumed bearing, along the West line of said Section 19 a distance of 372.43 feet; thence North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East parallel with the northerly right of way line of State Highway #34 a distance of 651.12 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 10 seconds East a distance of 307.07 feet; thence North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East parallel with said right of way line a distance of 205.88 feet; thence South 00 degrees 38 minutes 39 seconds East 599.94 feet to an iron stamped 13798; thence South 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds West 213.01 feet along the northerly right of way line of State Highway #34; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 10 seconds East a distance of 293.05 feet to the point of beginning and there terminating. Said tract of land contains 2.89 acres.
    13) That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼), Section Nineteen (19), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Thirty-four (34), described as follows:  Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 19; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds West, assumed bearing, along the West line of said Section 19 a distance of 438.45 feet; thence North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East, parallel with the northerly right of way line of State Highway #34 a distance of 33.01 feet to a point on the East right of way line of County State Aid Highway #81; said point also being the point of beginning, thence continuing North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East along said parallel line 200.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds West, parallel with the West line of said Section 19 a distance of 200.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds West along said parallel line 200.00 feet to the intersection with said East right of way line of said County State Aid Highway #81; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds East along said East right of way line 200.00 feet to the point of beginning.  Said tract of land contains .92 acres.
    14) That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼), Section Nineteen (19), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Thirty-four (34), described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 19; thence North 87 degrees 18 minutes 10 seconds East along the South line of said section a distance of 449 feet; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 10 seconds East a distance of 72.29 feet; thence North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East along the North right of way line of Trunk Highway #34 a distance of 413.01 feet to an iron stamp 13798; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 39 seconds West a distance of 599.84 feet; thence North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East along a line parallel to said right of way of Trunk Highway #34 a distance of 295.48 feet to its intersection with the East line of said Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼), said point being the Northeast corner of that parcel of land described in Book 159 of Deeds, page 270 and also being the point of beginning; thence South 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds West along the North line of said parcels described in Book 159 of Deeds, page 270 and Book 176 of Deeds, page 500 and its westerly extension to a point where the line intersects with the easterly right of way of Hubbard County Road 81; thence in a northerly direction along said easterly right of way a distance of 66 feet thence North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East parallel to said right of way of Trunk Highway #34 to its intersection with the East line of said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼) thence in a southerly direction along said East line of said Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼) a distance of 66 feet to the point of beginning and there terminating.
    15) That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼), Section Nineteen (19), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Thirty-four (34), described as follows:  Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 19; thence North 87 degrees 18 minutes 10 seconds East along the South line of said section a distance of 449 feet; thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes 10 seconds East a distance of 72.29 feet; thence North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East along the North right of way line of Trunk Highway #34 a distance of 413.01 feet to an iron stamp 13798; thence North 00 degrees 38 minutes 39 seconds West a distance of 599.84 feet; thence North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East along a line parallel to said right of way of Trunk Highway #34 a distance of 295.48 feet to its intersection with the East line of said Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼) said point being the Northeast corner of that parcel of land described in Book 159 of Deeds, page 270; thence South 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds West along the North line of said parcels described in Book 159 of Deeds, page 270 and Book 176 of Deeds, page 500 and its westerly extension to a point where the line intersects with the easterly right of way of Hubbard County Road 81; thence in a northerly direction along said right of way a distance of 66 feet to a point which is the point of beginning; thence North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East parallel to said right of way of Trunk Highway #34 a distance of 350 feet; thence in a northerly direction parallel to the easterly right of way of Hubbard County Road 81 a distance of 150 feet; thence South 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds West a distance of 350 feet to the easterly right of way of Hubbard County Road 81; thence in a southerly direction along said right of way, a distance of 150 feet to the point of beginning and there terminating; and Subject to a permanent easement for utility purposes 40 feet in width and lying adjacent to the easterly right of way of County Road 81 from the extension of the north line of Hollinger Avenue to the south line of the subject property.
    16) That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼), Section Nineteen (19), Township One Hundred Forty (140) North, Range Thirty-four (34) West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Hubbard County Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 19; thence on an assumed bearing of North 00 degrees 52 minutes 06 seconds East along the West line of said Section 19 a distance of 895.67 feet; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 32 seconds East 64.30 feet to the easterly right of way line of Hubbard County Road #81 and to the point of beginning of the parcel of land to be described; thence continuing North 89 degrees 25 minutes 32 seconds East 317.66 feet; thence North 00 degrees 45 minutes 12 seconds East, parallel to said right of way line, a distance of 150.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 32 seconds West 317.66 feet to said easterly right of way line; thence South 00 degrees 45 minutes 12 seconds West, along said right of way line, a distance of 150.00 feet to the point of beginning.  Said parcel of land contains approximately 1.09 acres (47,600 square feet).  Subject to an easement for utility purposes over, under and across the west 40.00 feet.
    17) That part of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter (W ½ SW ¼), Section Nineteen (19), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Thirty-four (34), described as follows:  The East 200 feet of the North 200 feet of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter (W ½ SW ¼) subject to an easement over the North 33 feet and the East 33 of the property for roadway and utility purposes.
    18) That part of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼), Section Nineteen (19), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Thirty-four (34), described as follows:  The East 200 feet of the West 553.01 feet of the North 300 feet of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) subject to an easement over the North 33 feet and the South 33 feet of the property for roadway and utility purposes, and, a non exclusive easement over the North 33 feet the West 353.01 feet of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) for roadway and utility purposes.
    SUBJECT TO: A 66 foot easement for roadway and utility purposes over, under and across that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW ¼), Section Nineteen (19), Township One Hundred Forty (140), Range Thirty-Four (34), described as follows:  Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 19; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds West, assumed bearing, along the West line of said Section 19 a distance of 372.43 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East, parallel to the northerly right of way line of State Highway #34, a distance of 383.01 feet; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds East, parallel with the West line of said Section 19 a distance of 293.00 feet to the intersection with the northerly right of way line of said State Highway #34; thence North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East along said right of way line 66.22 feet to the intersection with the Southwest corner of a deed recorded in Book 103 of Deeds on page 64; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 10 seconds East along the West line of said deed, 144.1 feet; thence South 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds West 1.13 feet; thence North 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds West, parallel to the West line of said Section 19, a distance of 148.93 feet; thence North 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East parallel with the northerly right of way  line of said State Highway #34 a distance of 202.09 feet; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 10 seconds East 66.03 feet; thence South 88 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds West, parallel with said northerly right of way line of said State Highway #34, a distance of 651.54 feet to the intersection with the West line of said Section 19; thence South 00 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds East along said West line 66.02 feet to the point of beginning.
    19) All of Grantor’s interest in Lot 1, Block 2 and Outlot A, of Wal-Mart Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Hubbard County, Minnesota.
    20) That part of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter, (W ½ SW ¼), Section 19, Township 140, Range 34, described as follows:
     The East 300 feet of the North 363 feet of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter (W ½ SW ¼), subject to an easement over the North 33 feet and the East 33 feet of the property for roadway and utility purposes, and together with an easement over the North 33 feet of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter (W ½ SW ¼), Section 19, Township 140, Range 34 for ingress, egress and utilities.
    21) All of Wal-Mart 2nd Addition according to the certified Plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Hubbard County Recorder.
    AND
    22) Lot One (1), Block One (1), of Wal-Mart Addition, according to the recorded Plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Hubbard County, Minnesota.
    will be sold by the County Sheriff of Hubbard County, Minnesota, at public auction on August 13, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., at the Lobby of the Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office, 301 Court Ave,   Park Rapids, Hubbard County, Minnesota.
    8. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor's personal representatives or assigns is twelve (12) months after the date of 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 13, 2008            
STATE  BANK OF PARK RAPIDS, MORTGAGEE
Attorney for Mortgagee or Assignee of Mortgage:
Carl E. Malmstrom
Thorwaldsen, Malmstrom, Sorum & Majors
1105 Hwy 10 E., P.O. Box 1599
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
218-847-5646
Atty. ID No. 143613
    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 BANKRPUTCY ACT OF THE UNITED STATES.
Northwoods Press
6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24/2008

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
    YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT:
    1. Default has occurred in the conditions of the Mortgage dated September 29, 2003, executed by William F. Jones and Lorna S. Jones, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to State Bank of Park Rapids, a Minnesota corporation, as Mortgagee, and filed for record on October 2, 2003, in Book 155 of Mortgages, Page 966, as Document Number 293300, in the office of the County Recorder of Hubbard County, Minnesota. Lorna S. Jones has been released from financial obligation on the mortgage.
    2. The Mortgage has been assigned as follows: None.
    3. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was: $600,000.00.
    4. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part thereof.
    5. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage, and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes.
    6. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage is: $612,024.52.
    7. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the land described as follows:
    Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8), Wildwood Retreat, according to the Plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for the County of Hubbard and the State of Minnesota.
    AND
    That part of Outlot No. 1, Long Lake Park, according to the plat thereof on file and of record, in the Office of the Recorder, Hubbard County, Minnesota, described as follows:
    Commencing at the southwest corner of Section 20, Township 140 North, Range 34 West; thence on an assumed bearing of North 89 degrees 43 minutes 50 seconds East along the South line of said Section 20 a distance of 2692.06 feet to the South Quarter corner of said Section 20; thence North 38 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds East a distance of 2128.46 feet to the West line of said Outlot No. 1, as occupied; thence North 0 degrees 17 minutes 55 seconds West along said West line a distance of 245.03 feet; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 5 seconds East a distance of 183.83 feet to the point of beginning of the tract to be described; thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 5 seconds West a distance of 183.83 feet to the said West line of Outlot No. 1 as occupied; thence North 0 degrees 17 minutes 55 seconds West along said West line a distance of 626.46 feet to the southerly right-of-way of Minnesota Trunk Highway No. 34; thence North 77 degrees 56 minutes 18 seconds East along said right-of-way a distance of 1075.59 feet; thence South 0 degrees 17 minutes 55 seconds East a distance of 91.62 feet to the northwesterly right-of-way of Hubbard County Road No. 107; thence southwesterly along said right-of-way to its intersection with a line that bears South 0 degrees 17 minutes 55 seconds East from the point of beginning; thence North 0 degrees 17 minutes 55 seconds West a distance of 125.92 feet to the point of beginning and there terminating.
    will be sold by the County Sheriff of Hubbard County, Minnesota, at public auction on August 13, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., at the Lobby of the Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office, 301 Court Ave,   Park Rapids, Hubbard County, Minnesota.
    8. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor's personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of 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.
    Dated: June 13, 2008          
STATE  BANK OF PARK RAPIDS, MORTGAGEE
Attorney for Mortgagee or Assignee of Mortgage:
Carl E. Malmstrom
Thorwaldsen, Malmstrom, Sorum & Majors
1105 Hwy 10 E., P.O. Box 1599
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
218-847-5646
Atty. ID No. 143613
    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 BANKRPUTCY ACT OF THE UNITED STATES.
Northwoods Press
6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24/2008

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
    YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT:
    1. Default has occurred in the conditions of the Mortgage dated February 10, 2003, executed by William F. Jones and Lorna S. Jones, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to State Bank of Park Rapids, a Minnesota corporation, as Mortgagee, and filed for record on February 18, 2003, in Book 151 of Mortgages, Page 164, as Document Number 286455, in the office of the County Recorder of Hubbard County, Minnesota.
    2. The Mortgage has been assigned as follows: None.
    3. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was: $468,000.00.
    4. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part thereof.
    5. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage, and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes.
    6. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage is: $466,990.22.
    7. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the land described as follows:
    Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8), Wildwood Retreat, according to the Plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for the County of Hubbard and the State of Minnesota.
    will be sold by the County Sheriff of Hubbard County, Minnesota, at public auction on August 13, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., at the Lobby of the Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office, 301 Court Ave,   Park Rapids, Hubbard County, Minnesota.
    8. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor's personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of 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 13, 2008
STATE  BANK OF PARK RAPIDS, MORTGAGEE
    Attorney for Mortgagee or Assignee of Mortgage:
Carl E. Malmstrom
Thorwaldsen, Malmstrom, Sorum & Majors
1105 Hwy 10 E., P.O. Box 1599
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
218-847-5646
Atty. ID No. 143613
     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 BANKRPUTCY ACT OF THE UNITED STATES.
Northwoods Press
6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24/2008

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 26, 2006
    ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $135,000.00
    MORTGAGOR(S): Rebecca L. Holmen and Kristofer S. Holmen, wife and husband
    MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation
    DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed October 27, 2006, Hubbard County Recorder; Document No. A-000320551
    ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: none
    LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
    That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4 NE 1/4) of Section Nineteen (19), Township One Hundred Thirty-nine (139), Range Thirty-four (34), described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Northeast corner of NE 1/4 NE 1/4, thence in a westerly direction on and along the northerly boundary line of said parcel a distance of 250.00 feet; thence in a southerly direction and parallel with the easterly boundary line of said NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 19 a distance of 325.00 feet; thence in an Easterly direction and parallel with the Northerly boundary line of said NE 1/4 NE 1/4 a distance of 250.00 feet to the easterly boundary line of said NE 1/4 NE 1/4; thence in a Northerly direction on and along the Easterly boundary line of said NE 1/4 NE 1/4 a distance of 325.00 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning:; Less and except any portion thereof included within the following legal description, to-wit:
    That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4 NE 1/4) of Section Nineteen (19), township One Hundred Thirty-nine (139), Range Thirty-four (34), Hubbard County, Minnesota described as follows: Commencing at the northeast corner of said Section 19; thence on an assumed bearing of North 88° 04’ 43’’ West, along the north line of said Section 19 a distance of 27.87 feet to the westerly right-of-way of Trunk Highway No. 87 and the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence continuing North 88° 04’ 43’’ West 1276.37 feet to the northwest corner of said NE 1/4 NE 1/4; thence South 00° 43’ 46’’ East 52.00 feet; thence North 89° 38’ 11’’ East 1275.07 feet to the westerly right-of-way of Trunk Highway No. 87; thence North 03° 07’ 00’’ West, along said right-of-way, 1.11 feet to the point of beginning.
    Reserving a non-exclusive roadway and utility easement over, under and across the South 20 feet of the above described parcel and the West 20 feet of the South 45 feet of the above described parcel.
    COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Hubbard County, Minnesota
     THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $136,902.69
    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 13, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
    PLACE OF SALE:  Hubbard County Sheriff’s office, Law Enforcement Center Lobby, 301 Court Avenue, Park Rapids, 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.
    “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 12, 2008
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC
REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.
Mortgagee

REITER & SCHILLER, P.A.
By:                   /s/           
    Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq.
    Sarah J.B. Adam, Esq.
    N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq.
    James J. Pauly, Esq.
    Leah K. Weaver, Esq.
    Attorneys for Mortgagee
    25 North Dale Street
    St. Paul, MN  55102-2227
    (651) 209-9760
    (X1421)
THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.
Northwoods Press
6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24/2008

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:
    DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 29, 2004
    ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $162,550.00
    MORTGAGOR(S): Troy H. Franks and Jennifer K. Franks, Husband and Wife
    MORTGAGEE:  Northwoods Bank of Minnesota
    DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded:  November 1, 2004, Hubbard County Recorder, Document #:  A000303583
    ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And thereafter assigned to: U.S. Bank, N.A., Dated:  October 29, 2004, Recorded:  November 1, 2004, Document #:  A000303584
    CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT: To: U.S. Bank, N.A., Dated:  October 29, 2004, Recorded:  March 9, 2005, Document #:  A000306436
    LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
    That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW ¼ SE ¼), Section Thirty-three (33), Township One Hundred Forty-one (141) North, Range Thirty-four (34) West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Hubbard County, Minnesota, described as follows:
    Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; thence on an assumed bearing of North 89 degrees 11 minutes 02 seconds West along the South line of said Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter a distance of 33.06 feet to the West line of the East 33.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; thence North 02 degrees 32 minutes 23 seconds West along said West line 399.76 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the tract of land to be described; thence North 89 degrees 11 minutes 02 seconds West 399.83 feet to the East line of the West 880 feet of said Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; thence North 02 degrees 31 minutes 37 seconds West along said East line 255.98 feet to the North line of the South Half of said Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 49 seconds West along said North line 1.36 feet; thence North 02 degrees 31 minutes 37 seconds West 260.12 feet to the South line of the North 395 feet of said Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 20 minutes 36 seconds East along said South line 401.01 feet to the West line of the East 33.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; thence South 02 degrees 32 minutes 23 seconds East along said East line 517.22 feet to the POINT OP BEGINNING.
    Together with an easement for ingress and egress over, under and across the East 33.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter lying Southerly of the North 395.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter.
    COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Hubbard
    AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $169,744.47
    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, 2008 10:00 A.M.
    PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Main Office, Law Enforcement Center, Park Rapids, MN
    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), their personal representatives or assigns.
    Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE
    THIS 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: June 19, 2008
U.S. Bank, N.A.
Assignee of Mortgagee
Wilford & Geske
Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee
Lawrence A. Wilford
James A. Geske
7650 Currell Boulevard
Suite 300
Woodbury, Minnesota 55125
(651)209-3300
File ID: 128100-32753
Northwoods Press
6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24/2008

STATE OF MINNESOTA
IN DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF HUBBARD
NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Case Type: Quiet Title Action
Omasa Trust, Inc.,
Plaintiffs,
vs.                       
Dana J. Bishoff, Dean Mantel, Kevin Sittauer, Cirilo, Davis, Rhea Davis, John R. Gebhardt, Shirley Gebhardt, Richard A. Hatch, Beverly A. Hatch, Donald V. Eng, Jewyll N. Eng, Douglas O. Wulff, Dianne J. Wulff, Karl T. Kulp, Jodee C. Kulp, Dean Mantel, Robert A. Knapp, Karl T. Kulp, Jodee C. Kulp, Blanche T. Hagen, the unknown spouse, if any, of Richard C. Allen, the unknown spouse, if any, of Kathryn A. Allen, the unknown spouse, if any, of George D. Migletz, the unknown spouse, if any, of Geraldine M. Migletz, the unknown spouse, if any, of Dean Mantel, the unknown spouse, if any, of Elizabeth Nolde, the unknown heirs of the above parties and all persons unknown claiming any right, title, interest or estate in or lien upon the real property which is the subject of this action.
 Defendants.
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:
    You, and  Each of you, are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint of the plaintiff herein, which complaint has been filed in the Office of the Hubbard County Court Administrator, at the Courthouse in Hubbard County, Minnesota and to serve a copy of your answer to said complaint upon the subscriber at their office at 210 Second Street Northeast, Little Falls, Minnesota, within twenty (20) days after service of this summons upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer said complaint within the time aforesaid, plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint.
    This action involves, affects or brings in question real property situated in the County of Hubbard, described as follows, to-wit:
    Apartment No. 12 and an-undivided 3.125% interest in the common areas and facility, all in North Beach Condominium First Section, Post Office address North Beach Resort, 14573 Gazebo Drive, Park Rapids, Minnesota 56470 located on land in Hubbard County, Minnesota described as follows:
    That part of Government Lot Two (2) of Section Twenty Six (26), Township One Hundred Forty-one (141) North, Range Thirty-five (35) West, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Government Lot 2; thence on an assumed bearing of North 89 degrees 18 minutes 58 seconds East along the South line of said Gov. Lot 2 a distance of 836.13 feet; thence North 10 degrees 36 minutes West a distance of 13.88 feet to the actual point of beginning of the property to be described; thence North 10 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 708.41 feet; thence North 70 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 187 feet, more or less, to the shore of Potato Lake; thence Southerly along said shore to the intersection with a line bearing North 79 degrees 24 minutes East from the point of beginning; thence South 79 degrees 24 minutes West a distance of 255 feet, more or less, to the actual point of the beginning, according to the Declaration of Apartment Ownership and attached Bylaws filed as Document no. 139157 in May 6, 1976, and the Floor Plans filed as Document no. 139158 on May 6, 1976, files of the Register of Deeds, Hubbard County, Minnesota, Which apartment shall be used for a single family dwelling subject to restrictions as more fully set out in said Declaration and Bylaws. Subject to and together with the provisions of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for North Beach Association filed as Document No. 139156 on May 6, 1976; as amended by Road Relocation Agreement dated September 7, 1988 and filed September 9, 1988 in Book N of Miscellaneous on Page 76.
    The object of this action is to determine the adverse claims of the above named defendants, and each of them, in and to said real estate, and no personal claim is made against the defendants, or any of them.
    Dated: 5/27/2008
ROSENMEIER LAW OFFICE
By /s/ Peter Vogel
Peter Vogel, #113037
210 Second Street NE
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-5458
Attorneys for Plantiffs
Northwood Press
6/19, 6/26, 7/3/2007

STATE OF MINNESOTA
PROBATE COURT
IN DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF HUBBARD
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No. 29.PR.08.965
In Re: Estate of
Donald R. Fearn, Sr.
Deceased,
ORDER AND NOTICE OF
HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
IN SUPERVISED
ADMINISTRATION AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS:
    TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS:
    It is Ordered and Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of July, 2008, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., a hearing will be held in the above named Court at Park Rapids, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the will of the above named decedent, dated August 9, 1994, and for the appointment of Debra L. Fearn, whose address is 13290 Inglewood Avenue South, Savage, Minnesota 55378, as personal representative of the estate of the above named decedent in supervised administration, and that any objections thereto must be filed with the Court. That, if proper, and no objections are filed, said personal representative will be appointed to administer the estate, to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, and sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the estate. Upon completion of the administration, the representative shall file a final account for the allowance and shall distribute the estate to the persons thereunto entitled as ordered by the Court, and close the estate.
    Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred.
    Dated: 6/11/2008
    Judge: Paul Rasmussen
    Court Administrator:
           Darlene Gerbracht
    Deputy: Paula Kneip
WALLACE LAW OFFICE
James B. Wallace, #113931
201 East 1st Street
P.O. Box 27
Park Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 732-7279
Northwood Press
6/19, 6/26/2008

ordinance no. 37
an ordinance fixing salaries to be paid to the mayor and city council of the city of nevis.
    The City Council of the City of Nevis, Minnesota, ordains:
    Section 1: Authorization. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute Minn. State. 415.11. The City Council in Second Class, Third Class, and Fourth Class cities establishes, by ordinance, the salaries of the mayor and council members in the amount that the council deems “reasonable.” No charge in salary shall take effect until after the next succeeding regular city election.
    Section 2: Mayor Salary. Salary for Mayor of the City of Nevis shall be set at $1,000.00 per year effective January 1, 2009.
    Section 3.  City Council Member Salaries. The salary for Council Members of the City of Nevis shall be set at $1,000.00 per year effective January 1, 2009.
    Section 4. This ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and publication according to law.
    Motion by Melander, seconded by Dierkhising, and carried to approve City Council and Mayor salaries. Yes - Melander, Dierkhising, Carson, Romer; No - Paul Schroeder.
    Passed by the City Council of the City of Nevis, Minnesota this 9th day of June, 2008.
city of nevis, minnesota
Approved: /s/ Ray Melander
Mayor
Attest: /s/ Carol J. Fridgen
Clerk/Treasurer
Northwoods Press
6/19/2008

city of nevis
Specs for patch work on Third Avenue
    The City of Nevis is requesting quotes to repair a portion of Third Avenue. The quote will include: 2 saw cuts - each 27 feet long, removal of old bituminous and haul away, addition of 6” of class 5, replace old bituminous with 2 1/2” overlay of new bituminous. Total size of patch in road is 18 feet x 27 feet.
    For more information, please contact Don Umthun at (218) 652-3867.
    Deadline to receive quotes is July 11, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Quotes can be dropped off or mailed to: City of Nevis, P.O. Box 108, Nevis, MN 56467.
Northwoods Press
6/19/2008

June 12, 2008
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:
    DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 26, 2002
    ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $196,000.00
    MORTGAGOR(S): Noel  Sletten, Single Person and Phyllis  Sletten, Husband and Wife
    MORTGAGEE:  U.S Bank, N.A
    DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING:Recorded:  October 8, 2002, Hubbard County Recorder, Document #:  283144
    LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
    That portion of Government Lot five (5) of Section Eighteen (18), Township One Hundred Forty-one (141), Range thirty-three (33), bounded and described as follows: Commencing at the meander corner of No. 17 on the North shore of Dead Lake; thence running North along the West section line of said Section 18 for a distance of 334 feet to a point marked by an iron monument thence running East at right angles for a distance of 650.7 feet to a point on the meander line on the West shore of Dead Lake marked by an iron monument; thence running Southwesterly (interior angle 46 degree 30') along said meander line a distance of 119 feet; thence deflect left 28 degree 20' for a distance of 114.7 feet to an iron monument; thence continuing West along said meander line to the
point of beginning, containing approximately 4.26 acres; together with that part, if any, of said Government Lot 5, Section 18-141-33 lying between the above described tract and Dead Lake, it being the intention to include full riparian rights
    AND
    All that part of Government Lot five (5) of Section Eighteen (18), Township One Hundred Forty-one (141), Range Thirty-three (33) and accretions thereto as determined by District Court Decree which lies South of an Easterly straight line extension of the North boundary of
that portion of said Government Lot 5 heretofore conveyed to Rudy O. Larson and May A. Larson, husband and wife by deed dated August 27, 1956 and filed for record November 15, 1956 in book 102 of Deeds, page 336 in the office of the Register of Deeds for said Hubbard County, Minnesota, and which lies Westerly of the West North-South Sixteenth line of said Section 18, except that tract heretofore conveyed to said Rudy O. Larson and May A. Larson husband and wife by deed dated August 27, 1956 as above set forth.
    COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Hubbard
    AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $190,380.72
    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, 2008 10:00 A.M.
    PLACE OF SALE:    Sheriff's Main Office, Law Enforcement Center, Park Rapids, MN
    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), their personal representatives or assigns.
    Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE
    THIS 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: June 12, 2008
U.S Bank, N.A
Mortgagee
Wilford & Geske
Attorneys for Mortgagee
Lawrence A. Wilford
James A. Geske
7650 Currell Boulevard
Suite 300
Woodbury, Minnesota 55125
(651)209-3300
File ID: 128100-31413
Northwoods Press
6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17/2008

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
    THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND 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.
    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
    1. Default has occurred in the conditions of the Mortgage dated January 8, 2007, executed by Craig R. Schmidt and Katie N. Schmidt, husband and wife, as Mortgagor, to TruStar Federal Credit Union as Mortgagee, and filed for record January 16, 2007, as Document No. 322307, in the office of the County Recorder of Hubbard County, Minnesota. 
    2. The land described in the Mortgage is not registered land.
    3. The Mortgage has been assigned as follows: N/A.
    4. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was:  $44,400.00.
    5. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part thereof.
    6. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage, and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes.
    7. At the date of this notice, the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage is: $45,196.08.
    8. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed and the land described as follows:
    Lot 1 of Wildwood Pointe, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for the County of Hubbard and the State of Minnesota; together with a 15.00 wide easement for ingress and egress and utility purposes over, under and across the following described property: the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Government Lots 4, 5, and 8, all in Section 33, Township 141 North, Range 33 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Hubbard County, Minnesota; the center line of said easement is described as follows: Commencing at the South Quarter corner of said Section 33; thence on a record bearing of North 89 degrees 27 minutes 15 seconds West along the South line of said Section 33 a distance of 39.36 feet to a point on the center line of an existing roadway and the point of beginning of the easement center line to be described; thence Northeasterly 107.23 feet along a non-tangential curve concave to the Northwest, having a radius of 1068.00 feet, a central angle of 05 degrees 45 minutes 09 seconds and the chord of said curve bears North 18 degrees 14 minutes 20 seconds East; thence North 15 degrees 21 minutes 45 seconds East, tangent to said curve, a distance of 111.39 feet; thence Northeasterly 58.45 feet along a tangential curve concave to the Southeast, having a radius of 857.80 feet and a central angle of 03 degrees 54 minutes 16 seconds; thence continuing Northeasterly a distance of 95.47 feet along a compound curve concave to the Southeast having a radius of 194.48 feet and a central angle of 28 degrees 07 minutes 34 seconds; thence Northeasterly and Northerly a distance of 179.55 feet along a reverse curve concave to the Northwest, having a radius of 226.84 feet and a central angle of 45 degrees 21 minutes 00 seconds; thence North 02 degrees 02 minutes 35 seconds East, tangent to said reverse curve, a distance of 12.42 feet; thence Northerly and Northwesterly a distance of 108.83 feet along a tangential curve concave to the West having a radius of 208.87 feet and central angle of 29 degrees 51 minutes 14 seconds; thence North 27 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds West, tangent to the last described curve, a distance of 56.94 feet; thence Northwesterly, Northerly and Northeasterly a distance of 114.03 feet along a tangential curve concave to the East, having a radius of 108.60 feet and central angle of 60 degrees 09 minutes 43 seconds; thence North 32 degrees 21 minutes 04 seconds East, tangent to the last described curve, a distance of 46.70 feet; thence Northeasterly and Northerly a distance of 104.95 feet along a tangential curve concave to the Northwest, having a radius of 163.77 feet and a central angle of 36 degrees 43 minutes 00 seconds; thence North 04 degrees 21 minutes 56 seconds West, tangent to the last described curve a distance of 305.05 feet; thence Northerly and Northwesterly a distance of 150.69 feet along a tangential curve concave to the Southwest having a radius of 332.73 feet and a central angle of 25 degrees 56 minutes 54 seconds; thence North 30 degrees 18 minutes 51 seconds West, tangent to the last described curve, a distance of 123.45 feet; thence Northwesterly a distance of 199.64 feet along a tangential curve concave to the Northeast having a radius of 1589.93 feet and a central angle of 07 degrees 11 minutes 39 seconds; thence Northwesterly a distance of 131.48 feet along a reverse curve concave to the Southwest, having a radius of 274.56 feet and a central angle of 27 degrees 26 minutes 17 seconds; thence North 50 degrees 33 minutes 29 seconds West, tangent to the last described curve, a distance of 222.35 feet; thence Northwesterly a distance of 167.57 feet along a tangential curve concave to the Northeast, having a radius of 374.57 feet and a central angle of 25 degrees 37 minutes 56 seconds; thence North 24 degrees 55 minutes 32 seconds West, tangent to the last described curve, a distance of 95.37 feet; thence North 21 degrees 35 minutes 07 seconds West 51.88 feet; thence Northwesterly, Northerly and Northeasterly a distance of 123.83 feet along a tangential curve concave to the East, having a radius of 109.28 feet and central angle of 64 degrees 55 minutes 35 seconds; thence North 43 degrees 20 minutes 28 seconds East, tangent to the last described curve, a distance of 163.18 feet to the existing center line of Hubbard County Road #40 and said easement center line there terminating. The sidelines of said Easement are to be prolonged or shortened to begin on the South line of said Section 33, Hubbard County, Minnesota,
    will be sold by the County Sheriff of Hubbard County, Minnesota, at public auction on August 5, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., at the lobby of the Sheriff's Office, Law Enforcement Center, 301 Court Avenue, Park Rapids, Minnesota.
    9. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor's personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale.
    10.  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 9, 2008
Mortgagee: 
TruStar Federal Credit Union
By: Kimberly A. Literovich (ARN 0347632) of Shermoen & Jaksa, PLLP Law Offices
     345 Sixth Avenue, PO Box 1072
     International Falls, Minnesota 56649
     Phone:  (218) 283-4494
Northwoods Press
6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17/2008

A TRANSCRIPT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
HUBBARD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD ON MAY 21, 2008, AT 9:00 0'CLOCK A.M.
    A regular meeting of the Hubbard County Board of Commissioners was held on May 21, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. with all the Commissioners and County Coordinator, Jack Paul present.
    The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.
    The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Cal Johannsen.
    On motion of Mr. Larson, seconded by Mr. Devine and carried unanimously, the agenda was approved, as submitted.
     On motion of Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Devine and carried unanimously, the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 7, 2008 and the minutes of the work session held on May 14, 2008, were approved, as submitted.
    Henrietta Township Supervisor, Sharon Koskela and Township Clerk, Brenda Carpenter expressed support of the July 4 rodeo event held in Henrietta Township and presented concerns regarding the temporary on-sale liquor license application of the Park Rapids Chamber of Commerce for July 3, 4, & 5, 2008, in connection with the event.  Discussion followed regarding concerns relative to an increase in previous years incidents reported and resident complaints received by the township board members. The matter was referred to later in the day during the Sheriff's portion of the agenda.
    Auditor/Treasurer:  On motion of Mr. Devine, seconded by Mr. Larson and carried unanimously, the payment of the regular bills and the auditor's warrants dated May 9, 2008, and May 16, 2008, omitting #850 and #8074 were approved, as submitted.
    On motion of Mr. Larson, seconded by Mr. Robinson and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:
Resolution No. 05210801

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
SPONSORSHIP OF
CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS
OPERATED BY ITASCATUR SKI CLUB

    Be It Resolved, that Hubbard County act as the legal sponsor for an application for funding to the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for a project proposal for cross-country ski trails managed by Itascatur Ski Club.
    Be It Further Resolved, that upon approval of its application by the state, Hubbard County may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above referenced project and that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the agreement.
    Be It Further Resolved, that the Hubbard County Auditor/Treasurer is hereby authorized to serve as the fiscal agent for the above referenced project.
    Public Works:  Land Commissioner, Bob Hoffman presented the results of the Timber Auction held on May 13, 2008, resulting in sales totaling $260,241.43.
    Mr. Hoffman presented the quote received for the purchase of a Trimble GEO XT as follows:  Frontier Precision Inc., St. Cloud, MN (state contract) - $5,356.95, including sales tax.  On motion of Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Robinson and carried unanimously, the purchase listed in bold by underlined, quote above was approved to be paid from Tax Forfeited Land budgeted monies.
    Public Works Coordinator, David Olsonawski presented the quotes received for CSAH 18 center line culvert replacement at the north end of Fish Hook Lake as follows:  Anderson Contracting, Inc., Solway, MN - $32,292.30; Reierson Construction, Inc., Bemidji, MN - $36,206.88; Gladen Construction, Inc., Laporte, MN - $38,707.60; Anderson Brothers Construction Co., Brainerd, MN - $40,084.16; and Dennis Drewes, Inc., Frazee, MN - $52,886.60.  On motion of Mr. Devine, seconded by Mr. Carlson and carried unanimously the project in bold by underlined quote above was approved, as recommended by the Public Works Coordinator.
    Solid Waste Officer, Vern Massie and Recycling Manager, Rick Zeller presented information regarding the proposed purchase of used dumpsters from the City of East Grand Forks, MN.  Discussion followed regarding purchase cost and transportation expenses.  On motion of Mr. Devine, seconded by Mr. Robinson and carried unanimously, the Solid Waste Office was authorized to purchase two, semi flat bed loads of used dumpsters from the City of East Grand Forks, as presented, with payment to be from recycling equipment budgeted monies.  In addition, the office was authorized to arrange delivery of same to Park Rapids in the most economically feasible method and, upon satisfactory review by the Chairman, additional purchases were authorized, with a report to the Board upon conclusion of all purchases.
    Mr. Olsonawski informed the Board of the need to purchase an estimated 25,000 tons of additional aggregate surfacing to complete additional road maintenance due to the damage caused by the wet snow fall this spring and reported an addition to the CP 29-08-02, Aggregate Surfacing contract had been negotiated for $5.87/ton.  Discussion followed.  On motion of Mr. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Larson and carried unanimously, the addition listed in bold above resulting in an estimated cost increase of $145,035.96 (24,708 tons @ $5.87/ton) was approved, as recommended by the Public Works Coordinator.
    Social Services:  New Social Worker, Michelle Fischer was introduced to the Board having begun her full time duties effective March 6, 2008.
    On motion of Mr. Larson, seconded by Mr. Carlson and carried with Mr. Robinson out of the room, the renewal of the host county contract with Elaine Hanson for waivered foster care services was approved, effective July 1, 2007, through December 31, 2008, as recommended by the Social Services Director.
    On motion of Mr. Devine, seconded by Mr. Larson and carried with Mr. Robinson out of the room, the renewal of the purchase of service agreement with Lutheran Social Services for Conservator/Guardianship services was approved, as recommended by the Social Services Director.
    On motion of Mr. Larson, seconded by Mr. Robinson and carried unanimously, the Transit Coordinator position was increased from part time (80%) to full time effective June 1,