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County, ACLU settle stop and search lawsuit

Rock County has agreed to a settlement of all claims asserted in a federal lawsuit against Rock County and its deputies related to the Nov. 27, 2018, stop and search of Kelli Jo Torres. 
Named in the suit are deputies Dallas Hamm and Shelley Douty, Sheriff Evan Verbrugge and Rock County for “violating the Fourth Amendment prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures, as well as state law.”
Under the terms of the settlement, Torres along with her attorney will receive payment of $140,000. The settlement funds will be paid through the county’s coverage with the Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT). 
The County has also agreed to make minor changes to its policies, including conducting additional training on searches and auditing traffic stops and arrests made by its deputies for the next two years.
In her lawsuit, Torres alleged she was subjected to an “invasive” roadside search when she as a passenger was asked to exit the vehicle so it could be inventoried following the arrest of the driver.
The driver was initially pulled over for a dangling air freshener.
According to Rock County officials, Torres complied, and a female deputy proceeded to pat her down for officer safety before intending to secure her in a squad while the vehicle was inventoried.
The ACLU in a press release described the stop differently. “For more than 30 minutes the deputies yelled at Torres and tried to perform a vaginal search on the I-90 on-ramp – even though Torres was the passenger,” the Sept. 1 press release stated.
The information quotes Torres as saying, “I felt very violated by the whole situation. I repeatedly asked them to do the right thing. I hope this settlement sends a message to law enforcement everywhere that public strip searches are not OK, and they can’t treat anyone like this.”
ACLU-MN attorney Clare Diegel weighed in. “Rock County deputies used a dangling air freshener as an excuse to stop the vehicle, and had no reason to search passenger Kelli Jo Torres, let alone shamefully conduct a body cavity search on the side of a road,” Diegel said.
“We expect that the training, discipline and policy reforms that our client so bravely fought for will prevent this terrible situation from ever happening again.”
The county report states Torres resisted the pat-down when an object, later determined to be a methamphetamine pipe, was felt through her pants protruding from between her legs.
At her request, Torres was transported to a hospital where she removed the meth pipe from her body in an examination room in the presence of a nurse. County officials state that no roadside body cavity or strip search occurred.
The Rock County Administrator’s Office released a statement following the ACLU’s announcement.
“While the county believes it is likely they would have prevailed at trial, this settlement allows the parties to avoid the protracted litigation involved with adjudicating federal civil rights claims, which may have taken years to resolve, and avoids the uncertainties of trial, including a potentially costly verdict with substantial attorney’s fees to Ms. Torres’ attorneys,” the statement read.
“The settlement does not assume fault by any of the named parties.”

New Stars and stripes greet students on first day of school

Tuesday marked the first day of the 2021-22 school year for Luverne Public School students.
Waiting for them were gifts from local veterans — American flags for each classroom and a large, new flagpole outside the new entrance to Luverne Middle-High School.
Glen Gust, a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and retired Luverne business owner, and his wife, Barb, funded the gift of 110 flags for the elementary, middle school and high school classrooms.
They also partnered with the Hardwick and Luverne American Legions and the Rock County Veterans Fund with the Luverne Area Community Foundation.
At a small event Friday afternoon under the new flagpole, the veteran groups and the Gusts were recognized and thanked for their donations. Twenty-five veterans and their spouses attended.
“What a wonderful gift,” said Superintendent Craig Oftedahl, whose grandfathers were both World War II veterans. “We couldn’t have public schools without your service and your sacrifice.”
Prior to the middle-high school remodeling project, each classroom had a flag, some dating back to 1956.
The new 2021 flags were on display Friday in each classroom as the veterans toured the remodeled facility.
The Gusts said they hope the flags lead to an understanding and the meaning behind being a U.S. citizen.
“We need to teach patriotism,” Barb said.
“Because freedom isn’t free,” added Glen.
A new flag is also located in the new middle-high school commons. The school board room has two new flags, an American flag and a flag of the state of Minnesota.

Rock County 4-H'ers shine at State Fair

Thirty-six Rock County 4-H’ers exhibited livestock and general projects during the Minnesota State Fair Aug. 26-Sept. 6.
Seven local youth came away with high honors.
In the livestock competition, Christian Kruse received champion middleweight market lamb and reserve champion overall market lamb during the first week of the state fair. Due to his placing, Kruse was invited to participate in the Purple Ribbon Auction. (See related story.)
Two other 4-H’ers received reserve champion ribbons.
Drew Fick earned a reserve champion ribbon for his Duroc barrow, and judges awarded Fick with a reserve champion overall market barrow title. He was also invited to participate in the Purple Ribbon Auction.
Justin Mente earned a reserve champion with his Maine-Anjou breeding heifer.
A purple ribbon was given to Mallie Fick for her market gilt. She also was invited to the Purple Ribbon Auction.
Tory Knobloch also received a purple ribbon for his market heifer.
In the static or non-livestock projects, a purple ribbon is the highest placing a 4-H’er can achieve through the conference judging setting.
Two 4-H’ers came away with purple ribbons.
Zachary Uhl received a purple for his restored 1/16th Oliver tractor.
Candace Porter earned a purple for her photograph of a giant horse fly.
An option for 2021 is that 4-H’ers could have their livestock and static projects judged virtually. For the livestock shows, all Rock County 4-H’ers participated in person.
In 2020, with the state fair canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 4-H program conducted an all-virtual state showcase for livestock and general projects. Participants in
4-H earned a chance to enter the virtual shows by qualifying at their local 4-H showcases conducted throughout the state in place of county fairs.
Other local 4-H participants at the 2021 State Fair event, category entered, and ribbon placing earned include:
•Nathan Kinsinger, sixth, commercial spring calf.
•Leah Kruse, sixth, registered Hereford.
•Lanae Elbers, fourth, crossbred steer.
•Claire Knobloch, fourth, market heifer.
•Danette Leenderts, third, crossbred steer.
•Donavon Leenderts, third, market heifer.
•Peyton Blom, blue, crossbred fall dairy calf.
•Caleb Raak, blue, Guernsey Junior Yearling.
•Jacob Raak, blue, grade 2-year-old Holstein.
•Grace Sandbulte, red, mini rex senior buck; blue, food and nutrition grades 9+.
•Dennie Sandbulte, blue, mini rex senior doe.
•Brenna Reker, blue, clothes you make grades 6-8; fashion revue clothes you make grades 6-8 participant.
•Wyatt Fey, fashion review clothes you make grades 6-8 participant.
•Joy Fey, Fashion review clothes you make grades 9+ participant.
•Andrea Honken, blue, crafts grades 6-8.
•Ashlyn Johnson, red, crafts grades 9+.
•Lucas Madison, blue, fine arts grades 6-8.
•Grace Ingebretsen, blue, fine arts grades 9+.
•Myles Trimble, blue, fine arts grades 9+.
•Fox Forrest, blue, indoor gardening grades 6-8.
•Krista Burkman, blue, needle arts grades 9+.
•Ava Steinhoff, blue, photography grades 6-8.
•Larissa Steinhoff, blue, fine arts grades 9+.
•Joshua Honken, blue, shop grades 6-8.
•Jacob Madison, red, biology, grades 9+.
•Gracie Eagerness, blue, market barrow; interview finalist.
•Brianna Kinsinger, blue, performing arts grades 6-8.
•Egypt Forrest, blue, performing arts grades 9+.
•Aisha Porter, blue, photography grades 9+.
The Magnolia Juniors 4-H Club competed in the banner competition. Club members received a blue ribbon.

Local 4-H'ers earn spots in Purple Ribbon Auction

A Rock County 4-H member was one of 115 youth who earned entry into the 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction Aug. 28 at the Minnesota State Fair.
Christian Kruse’s sheep was selected by judges as the reserve champion market lamb after being crowned the champion middleweight market lamb.
His high ribbon placing earned an invite to the auction.
Kruse’s sheep brought a high bid of $3,750 when the Rock County Purple Ribbon Club made the purchase.
Also invited to the auction was Mallie Fick and her market gilt and Drew Fick and his market barrow. Both 4-H’ers received bids of $3,650 for each of their hogs.
This year’s event was the 42nd annual parade of champions for market beef, lambs, goats, swine and poultry. This is the first year market chickens and market turkeys were included in the auction and parade.
Proceeds from the auction go to the 4-H’er, with 20 percent of the winning bid designated to Minnesota 4-H, state 4-H foundation and auction scholarships.
Forty-eight Purple Ribbon Auction scholarships, totaling $88,000, were awarded in 2021. Recipients were chosen on leadership experience and personal growth achievements. Youth must be active 4-H members and exhibit during the year of application.
No one from Rock County was a 2021 scholarship recipient.

Patriots start season with lopsided home victory

Hills-Beaver Creek defeated Granada-Huntley-East Chain-Truman 56–0 on Saturday afternoon in the season opener in Hills.
Heavy rain and poor field conditions on Thursday pushed the game to Saturday afternoon, which presented perfect playing conditions — sunny skies, temperatures in the 70s and a well-groomed Patriots home field.
H-BC players, coming off a Section 3 nine-man championship in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, didn’t miss a beat when they opened the 2021 season Saturday.
The Pates scored early and often in the lopsided win, despite losing nine seniors to graduation from last year’s successful team.
After an opening game three and out for the visitors, senior Patriot Cole Baker capped a four-play, 34-yard drive with a 6-yard touchdown run.
Fellow senior Ty Bundesen tacked on the two-point conversion for a quick 8-0 lead in the first quarter.
After another three and out by the Patriot defensive unit, quarterback Oliver Deelstra threw a touchdown pass to a wide-open Casey Kueter for the first passing touchdown of the season.
The same passing combination resulted in a successful 2-point conversion for a 16-0 lead with 6:21 left in the first quarter.
On the very next Jaguar offensive possession, senior Drew Leenderts scooped up a fumble and took it 37 yards to the end zone for the first Patriot defensive touchdown of the young season. Cole Baker plunged into the end zone to widen the Patriot lead to 24-0 with 5:25 left in the first quarter.
The second quarter was more of the same as the Patriots scored another 24 points.
The first score came on a Deelstra 21-yard pass to Bundesen. The next touchdown was a 20-yard run by Cole Baker, and the final score of the quarter was an 11-yard pass from freshman Sawyer Bosch to senior Andrew Harris.
Harris momentarily juggled the ball, and eventually outmuscled a Jaguar defender to score the touchdown for the Patriots.
All three second quarter conversions were good. A run by Deelstra, a run by Bosch and a successful run by sophomore Justin Roelfs made the score 48-0 in favor of the Patriot squad.
With a 48-point lead at halftime, the game clock only stopped for scores during the second half. During the third quarter, the stout Patriot defense allowed the Jaguars only three plays and two yards.
Meanwhile the home team was able to score when junior Brock Harnack was credited with a one-yard score after a nine-play, 55-yard drive.
Sawyer Bosch finished the game’s scoring with a successful conversion run that made it 56-0 in favor of the Patriots.
The fourth quarter saw no scoring but was highlighted by an H-BC quarterback sack by freshman Beau Bakken and a fumble recovery by freshman Talon Steensma.
Coach Rex Metzger said he was pleased with his team’s season-opening performance.
“To be able to get playing time for our inexperienced players is important, and to start the year off with a win is what we wanted,” he said. “The entire team played well in all three phases of the game — offense, defense and special teams.”
The 1-0 Patriots travel on Sept. 10 to take on the 0-1 Madelia Blackhawks. Game time is 7 p.m.
Final statistics show all Patriots with playing time and most players in the stat book.
 
Team statistics
HBC: 250 rushing yards, 115 passing yards, 365 total yards, 18 first downs, six penalties for 58 yards, zero turnovers.
GHEC/T: 42 rushing yards, 28 passing yards, 6 first downs, six penalties for 25 yards, two turnovers.
 
Individual statistics
Rushing: S. Bosch 7-72, O. Deelstra 4-62, C. Baker 3-43, B. Harnack 3-22, L. Fuerstenberg 4-20, 
T. Bundesen 2-12, J. Roelfs 1-12, C. Allen 3-7, J. VandenBosch 2-3, J. Klosterbuer 1-Minus 3.  Passing: O. Deelstra 5-5 for 67 yards, S. Bosch 3-3 for 48 yards.
Receiving: T. Bundesen 2-27, C. Baker 2-20, Alex Harris 1-23, C. Kueter 1-20, B. Leenderts 1-14, Andrew Harris 1-11.
Defense: S. Bosch six tackles, B. Bakken five tackles and QB sack, C. Kueter 4 tackles, C. Baker four tackles and QB sack, M. Scholten four tackles and QB sack, Drew Leenderts three tackles and fumble recovery, C. Moser two tackles for loss, Andrew Harris two tackles and QB sack, 
B. Metzger two tackles and two tackles for loss, T. Steensma fumble recovery.

Community Calendar Sept. 9, 2021

Meetings
Rock County People First will meet Monday, Sept. 13, in Luverne Pizza Ranch for a 5:30 p.m. meal and 6:30 p.m. meeting.
Beaver Creek Township Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at the township hall.
Battle Plain Township Board will meet 7:30 pm Tuesday, Sept. 14, at the home of Justin Prins.
Vienna Township Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, in the Kenneth Community Center.
 
‘Programming Outside the Library Walls’ event Sept. 9
The Rock County Library received a grant through the American Library Association to develop programming outside the walls of the library. Rock County Library Director Calla Jarvie will lead discussion about how to use lessons from the pandemic to continue offering library resources online for those who can benefit from it. Community members are encouraged to be part of the conversation, “Programming Outside the Library Walls,” set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9.
 
Hospice memorial service Sept. 9
Sanford Luverne Hospice will host a memorial service at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at Luverne City Park to remember those who died under the hospice program August 2020 through August 2021.
Family and friends are invited to attend the service, which will include a butterfly release. Call 507-283-1805 with questions.      
 
Friends of Library book sale starts Sept.16
The Rock County Community Library will offer a fall book sale from Thursday, Sept. 16, through Saturday, Sept. 18, in the library basement. Hours on Thursday are 10 a.m. to 7 :30 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Saturday bag sale is from 10 a.m. to 1 :30 p.m. A special time of 4 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday is open for Friends of the Library to shop. Anyone wanting to join Friends of the Library may do so at the door Wednesday evening and take advantage of early shopping. Books may be donated to the library any day the library is open. Not accepted are encyclopedias, textbooks, Reader’s Digest books and VHS or cassette tapes.
 
Free food offered Sept. 16
New Life Celebration Church will offer free food at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Generations Building on East Lincoln Street in Luverne. Vehicles should enter the west parking lot from Lincoln Street and drive to the double glass doors on the west side of the building where volunteers will load groceries into cars. Walkers should receive their pre-packaged groceries on the east side of the building. Call 507-283-4366.
 
Free food for seniors offered Sept. 16
Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors 60 and older, sponsored by A.C.E. of SW MN, will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, as a drive thru distribution in the parking lot at  319 E. Lincoln, Luverne. Call Linda Wenzel at 283-5064 for more information. Pre-registration is required
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‘Out of the Darkness’ walk and Kevin Hines speaker Sept. 18
Out of the Darkness suicide prevention walk will be at Saturday, Sept. 18, on the Luverne High School track with registration and open comments at 7 a.m. and walk starting at 8. Suicide survivor Kevin Kines event was postponed until Sept. 18 when he will speak that evening in the new Luverne High School performing arts center. It’s free and open to the public.
Register for the walk at afsp.org/luverne. Money raised through the event will be used for community education and training about suicide prevention research.
 
Blue Mound Church Fall Festival Sept. 19
The Blue Mound Lutheran Church annual fall festival will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at the rural church northeast of Luverne. It’s the 149th anniversary of the founding of the church. Guest pastor is the Rev. Craig Grams from Sioux Falls. A catered dinner will follow the worship service. All are invited. Call Dick and Dolly Remme, 507-283-8966, with questions.
 
New school open house and tours Sept. 19
The community of Luverne, the Luverne School District and surrounding area are invited to the Luverne School District open house of the newly remodeled areas and new construction from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19. With construction nearing final completion, the Board of Education will showcase the additions, remodeling and new learning spaces. Guided and self-guided tours will be available. Light refreshments will be served.
 
Historical Society Sept. 20 event features story of Dick Wildung and Minnesota Gophers 
The Rock County Historical Society annual banquet and program will be Monday, Sept. 20, in Luverne. Social hour is at 5:30 and the meal is at 6 p.m. at Sterling’s.
The 7:15 program at the Palace Theatre features author and journalist Danny Spewak who shares the story of the 1941 Gopher National Championship football team. His book, “From the Gridiron to the Battlefield,” chronicles Minnesota’s March to a college football title and into World War II.
Two-time All-American and Gopher great Dick Wildung, a Luverne High School grad, is part of the program. Reserve banquet tickets by Sept. 17 at the History Center, 507-283-2122, or email rcmuseum@gmail.com. The program at the Palace is free.
 
Luverne Community Education
Luverne Community Education will offer the following classes and activities. Call 507-283-4724 or visit the website: http://www.isd2184.net/Communit_Ed/index.html
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes designed for parents and children birth to age 5 begin meeting for their Fall Session on Sept. 12. Choose from three morning classes and one evening class. Meet other families and learn more about child development and tips to help you as a parent.
Fall gymnastics for participants ages 4 through grade 6 will be Sept. 13-16. Fee is $50 for K-6 and $36 for preschool.
Vinyasa Flow Express yoga meets at 5:30 p.m. beginning Sept.13 for 6 weeks. Fee is $48.
Junior Cardinal Cross Country Team for students in grades K-6 is from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning on Sept. 14. Participants will run their own race at the end of the home cross country meet on their last day.
Grades 1-4 Volleyball will teach basics of volleyball on Sept. 20, 23, and 27. Fee is $15.
Pick up your chunk of clay the week of Sept. 27 for Distance Learning with Clay. Take it home with instructions to create your bowl, plate, animal, cup, etc. Then schedule your appointment at Deuschle Studio from Oct. 4-16 to color and fire your project. Fee is $20 which includes all materials.
Parents with children ages 0-5 will enjoy the animals and activities at Fall Time Fun at Harmony Gardens Tuesday, Sept. 28. Registration is required by Sept. 21. Fee is $9/child.
Grades 5-6 Volleyball begins Sept. 30 for eight after-school sessions. Fee is $25.
 
Nominations sought for Rock County Hall of Fame
The Rock County Historical Society’s Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for the 2022 induction of current and former residents. Nominees must have a significant identity with Rock County and have made an exceptional contribution to society, achieved exceptional success, and brought honor and prestige beyond the borders of Minnesota. Nominees should also exhibit quality in character and action as to be outstanding role models for the county’s citizens. Nominations are accepted now through Feb. 28, 2022. Forms are available at The History Center, Luverne Area Chamber or online at www.rockcountyhistorical.com or www.luvernechamber.com. An awards presentation is scheduled for July 17, 2022.
 
Take and Make bird treat kits
Stop by the Luverne Area Chamber at 213 East Luverne Street to pick up one or more Take and Make bird treat kits. Kits are free, but a $5 to $10 donation is welcome to benefit Project Food Forest in Rock County. (Or donate online at https://donorbox.org/support-pff)

Kelm's design chosen for band festival button

A design by a Luverne High School junior will be used on this year’s Tri-State Band Festival button.
Katharine Kelm’s design features four band members, two musical notes and words noting the upcoming event. The band members include a drum major, instrumentalist, drummer and a color guard member.
“I like that the image had a flag girl,” she said. “A lot of images didn’t include them.”
Kelm and the other students in Bill Thompson’s graphic design class this spring were challenged to create a button design, practicing skills learned working with a computer program.
“We got to be more creative instead of being told what to do (in the design program),” Kelm said.
The students searched for suitable graphics and works to position the necessary verbiage on the round button. Kelm kept her design simple, easily readable and chose only three colors: Red, white and black.
“I liked the cleanness of the straight lines,” she said.
Band festival committee members thought so, too, awarding Kelm the $50 for the winning design.
“I was surprised,” said Kelm, who is not a band student. “I didn’t think I would win.”
Kelm is the daughter of Joel and Sandra Kelm of Luverne.
The band festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25.
Parade competition begins at 9:30 a.m. on Main Street Luverne, and the field competition begins at 12:30 p.m. at the Luverne High School football field.
One button costs $10 and is necessary for entrance to the field competition. A $2 coupon is included with the button, redeemable at the Luverne Music Boosters’ concession stand at the field competition.
The price is an increase from previous years.
“Button prices haven’t increased in over 20 years,” said Jane Wildung-Lanphere, Luverne Area Chamber director and band festival committee member. “The committee needs to generate revenue to cover the increasing costs of the competition.”
This is the 70th year of the band festival.
The festival was canceled in 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Buttons are available at the Luverne Area Chamber office.

Chris Ashby Memorial Bike Trail connects with Luverne Loop through City Park

Workers (from left, John Homandberg, Josh Meyer and Jered Smith) with Musch Construction of Pipestone place barricades across the recently completed bike path through the Luverne City Park on Sept. 1. The cement path will connect the Luverne Loop bike path with the Chris M. Ashby Memorial Bike Path, a 1.35-mile path currently under construction from the city park east to County Road 9. The project is expected to be completed this fall.

US Bankruptcy Court Diocese of Winona-Rochester

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA
Diocese of Winona-Rochester
Chapter 11 Reorganization Proceeding
(Case No. 18-33707)
NOTICE OF HEARING AND OBJECTION DEADLINE FOR MOTION TO 
APPROVE THE SETTLEMENT WITH SETTLING INSURERS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Diocese of Winona-Rochester (“Diocese”), the Debtor in the captioned bankruptcy proceeding, case number 18-33707,  in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota (“Court”) and the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (“UCC”) filed a joint chapter 11 plan of reorganization [Docket No. 316] (“Plan”) and a disclosure statement for the Plan [Docket No. 317] (“Disclosure Statement”) under Section 1125 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (“Bankruptcy Code”). On July 16, 2021, the Bankruptcy Court approved the Disclosure Statement.  
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Diocese has entered into a Settlement Agreement and Release (“Agreement”) pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§ 105(a), 363, & 365 and Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2002(l), 6004(c), and 9019(a) with Interstate Fire & Casualty Company, National Surety Corporation, and London Market Insurers (“Settling Insurers”), and on August 17, 2021, filed in the Court a motion to approve the Agreement (“Motion”). [Docket No. 339].  If the Motion and the Plan are approved, the Diocese will (a) sell, and the Settling Insurers will purchase, certain insurance policies and certificates issued to, or subscribed on behalf of or allegedly issued to or subscribed on behalf of, the Diocese (“Subject Insurance Policies”), by the Settling Insurers, as described more particularly in the Agreement, free and clear of all liens, claims, encumbrances, and other interests, and (b) fully release any all claims against the Settling Insurers and certain related entities under or relating to the Subject Insurance Policies, including extra-contractual claims.  In addition, there are other provisions in the Agreement than those set forth in the preceding sentence, which should be reviewed to understand completely the Agreement and its effect on your rights.
IF THE MOTION IS APPROVED, FOR THE AGREEMENT TO BE EFFECTIVE, THE PLAN MUST ALSO BE APPROVED AND PROVIDE FOR THE ENTRY OF AN INJUNCTION, PERMANENTLY BARRING ALL ENJOINED CLAIMS (AS DEFINED IN THE AGREEMENT), BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY AGAINST THE SETTLING INSURERS AND CERTAIN RELATED ENTITIES; INCLUDING COMMENCING OR CONTINUING AN ACTION AGAINST THE SETTLING INSURERS; ENFORCING A JUDGMENT OR ORDER AGAINST THE SETTLING INSURERS; CREATING OR PERFECTING LIENS OF ANY KIND AGAINST THE SETTLING INSURERS; AND ASSERTING OR ACCOMPLISHING ANY SETOFF, RIGHT OF INDEMNITY, OR RIGHT OF CONTRIBUTION AGAINST THE SETTLING INSURERS. FURTHER, THE AGREEMENT SPECIFIES THAT THE PLAN MUST INCLUDE AN INJUNCTION CHANNELING ALL THE CHANNELED CLAIMS (AS DEFINED IN THE AGREEMENT) TO A TRUST, TO BE ESTABLISHED BY THE PLAN, WHICH WILL ADMINISTER AND RESOLVE THE CHANNELED CLAIMS, AND THE HOLDERS OF ALL SUCH CLAIMS WOULD BE BARRED FROM TAKING ANY ACTION AGAINST THE PROTECTED PARTIES OR SETTLING INSURERS, INCLUDING COMMENCING OR CONTINUING AN ACTION WITH RESPECT TO ANY CHANNELED CLAIM; ENFORCING A JUDGMENT OR ORDER AGAINST THE PROTECTED PARTIES OR SETTLING INSURERS WITH RESPECT TO ANY CHANNELED CLAIM; CREATING OR PERFECTING LIENS OF ANY KIND RELATING TO ANY CHANNELED CLAIM; AND ASSERTING OR IMPLEMENTING ANY CHANNELED CLAIM AGAINST ANY OF THE PROTECTED PARTIES OR SETTLING INSURERS. 
Copies of the Plan, Disclosure Statement and Motion are on file with the Court, 200 Warren E. Burger Federal Building and United States Courthouse, 316 North Robert Street, St. Paul, MN 55101.  Copies of the Plan, Disclosure Statement, and Motion may be obtained by (a) contacting the Diocese’s counsel by mail, telephone or email at Bodman PLC, Attn: Robert J. Diehl, Jr., 6th Floor at Ford Field, 1901 St. Antoine Street, Detroit, MI 48226, Tel.: 313-259-7777, Email: rdiehl@bodmanlaw.com; (b) visiting the Diocese’s website at https://www.dowr.org; or (c) visiting the website of United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota at https://www.mnb.uscourts.gov. A PACER login and password are required to access documents on the Bankruptcy Court’s website and these can be obtained through the PACER Service Center at www.pacer.psc.uscourts.gov
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the hearing on the Motion will occur on [September 23, 2021, at 9:30 a.m.] before the Honorable William J. Fisher, United States Bankruptcy Judge, Courtroom 2A, 200 Warren E. Burger Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 316 North Robert Street, St. Paul, MN 55101. Any response or objection to the Motion must be filed and served by September 17, 2021. Any written response must reference case number 18-33707, state the specific legal and factual basis for the objection, be accompanied by a proof of service, and conform and be served in accordance with the Local Rules for the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota.
IF YOU HAVE A CLAIM AGAINST THE DIOCESE AS TO WHICH INSURANCE COVERAGE IS OR MAY BE AVAILABLE OR HAVE AN INTEREST IN ANY OF THE DIOCESE’S INSURANCE POLICIES OR CERTIFICATES, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE AFFECTED. 
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