As the Star Herald publishes in its 130th year, it’s a nice time to pat ourselves on the back. We’re a great community newspaper and bring home awards from the state contest nearly every year. That said, some people might just as soon use our pages as fish wrap as congratulate us on a job well done.It’s the kind of business that people don’t always revere, but you’d miss us if we weren’t here.People who regularly read this paper know that we try to keep the community connected by sharing important news with them. We strive to cover the local courts and school, city and county governments thoroughly. We go to meetings so people who weren’t there can read what the discussion was about. We have the purpose of keeping public information in the public eye. We hope you appreciate our efforts, but that’s not all that we do. The so-called "important" things we do aren’t all that makes this paper a vital community member. Obituaries, for example, are catalogs of people’s lives and our local Historical Society keeps them all on file for future research projects. Our obituaries are published for free, which is increasingly rare in the news business. Other things we do that might be missed if we didn’t do them is print upcoming community events, engagements and weddings, anniversary announcements and birthday card showers, all for free. We print the graduation lists from area colleges and universities and we take pictures of local school events. We connect you with others through their contributions to the paper. These are people who you might not otherwise get the chance to know: columns from the pastors, Carole Achterhof, Glenda Bremer, and Betty Mann; and all the people who keep us thinking through their letters to the editor.We cover fun things, and meet lots of fine people. The Star Herald is about much more than government meetings.I hope this newspaper will be here for another 130 years to keep the community connected. Maybe we’ll even persuade some skeptics to use it for their scrapbooks instead of lining for bird cages.

Rock County as it wasThe following is continued from last week. It appeared in the Rock County Herald July 18, 1924:During the autumn of 1866, Nathan C. Estey and James Johnson, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, visited the county for the purpose of selecting claims on the unsurveyed lands for themselves and for Mr. Estey’s younger brothers, also having a few goods to barter with the Indians. They proceeded up Rock River into Vienna Township and there built a shanty in which they lived two months. The first attempt to establish a permanent home in Rock County was made early in the month of June 1867, by a Mr. Towers, and was unsuccessful. During the month of June 1867, Philo Hawes, who was to take a more active part in early day affairs of Rock County than any other man, accompanied by Joe Fields, passed through the county selecting a route for a government mail line from Blue Earth City to Yankton, Dakota Territory, and arrived at Rock River, a short distance above the present site of Luverne, on June 13, where they camped for the night. Proceeding on their way westward they arrived on the present site of Sioux Falls on the morning of June 15, 1867, where they found a military post occupied by a part of a regiment of soldiers. The honor of making the first permanent settlement in Rock County must be accorded to Amos E. and Orville C. Estey, brothers, who arrived in Rock County the third day of August 1867, the location being section 25, Clinton Township, some two miles north of the Iowa state line. The pioneer house of Rock County erected by them was nine feet wide by 16 feet in length, seven feet high at the front and sloping down at the rear until the roof was only nine inches from the ground. The frame was constructed of poles cut along the river, which were placed upon upright, crotched poles. After the poles had been placed in position long slough-grass was placed over the frame, taking the place of clapboards. The grass was woven about the poles as the old-fashioned willow baskets were woven. Over all were piled brush, coarse hay, sod and loose dirt. This pioneer home was decidedly of the frontier, the nearest family being one by the name of Kordwell at the head of Spirit Lake. To the north there were no settlers for a greater distance, and Yankton was the nearest settlement on the west, excepting the soldiers, at the falls of the Big Sioux. Jackson was the post office of the Estey boys, and Spirit Lake, Iowa, was the point from which they secured their provisions. It is perhaps needless to add that they did not enjoy the privileges of the rural free delivery in that day. Phil Hawes, having secured the contract for carrying mail, came out to Rock County again on Sept. 18, 1867. On Sept. 19 he moved and camped near the present site of the Rock Island Depot (east end of Lincoln Street) and at this time also selected the site for his future home. The section lines had not yet been run, but he did claim under squatters rights what, when surveyed, was the east half of the northwest quarter and the south half of the northeast quarter, section 11, Luverne Township, land upon which he later filed, and later still founded the town of Luverne. Donations to the Rock County Historical Endowment Fund can be sent to the Rock County Historical Society, P.O. Box 741, Luverne, MN 56156.Mann welcomes correspondence sent to mannmade@iw.net.

This might be too weighty a subject for a midsummer’s day. At this time of year, our thoughts normally turn to the artery-clogging hot dogs served at baseball games, juicy burgers sizzling on the grill and mountains of potato salad. We certainly don’t want to think those same foods may cause our country to slip into oblivion. According to The Week magazine, geologist Robert Roverne has told another publication, Weekly World News, that "Americans are becoming so obese that the continent will soon sink into the ocean." If the population doesn’t shed 1.5 billion pounds, he explained, or 20 pounds per overweight person, shorelines and coastal planes will drop below sea level. If that’s the case, we should all be taking swimming lessons and investing in reliable flotation devices. "Innocent people, and I’m talking here about slim Americans," proclaimed Roverne, "are in dire peril through no fault of their own." At this point, we might question his opinion of innocent, slim Americans. After all, these are the same people who refuse to support the economy of our country by purchasing more groceries than they need. These are the same people who snub offers of rides when they’re out jogging and they look exhausted. Innocent people don’t insult hostesses by refusing to take second helpings or eat anything with more than one gram of fat. Robert Roverne’s Sinking Continent Theory can be debunked with the Hot Fudge Sundae Theory. The latter theory compares the continent of North America with a large bowl of vanilla ice cream. No matter how much hot fudge and chopped nuts are spooned onto the ice cream, the ice cream won’t sink because it’s anchored firmly to the dish, which is solid. Much like North America, the Sinking Continent Theory doesn’t float. We might also argue that, given the big picture, a surplus weight of 1.5 billion pounds isn’t all that much. The total weights of our mountains, tall buildings and every fast food restaurant in the country would make 1.5 billion pounds pale by comparison. If the Sinking Continent Theory becomes a reality, we will be aware of several warning signals, well in advance of our colossal nosedive into the ocean. With both the east and west coasts sinking into the oceans, residents of the Midwest will find large cracks in their lawns and gardens. It would be similar to the large fissure which appears when a chocolate candy bar is slowly broken in half. Unlike the usual cracks in the ground, created by periodic dry spells in late summer, the new openings would resemble the Grand Canyon. Another warning sign of imminent danger would be the Earth shifting with the uneven distribution of human weight, causing the planet to slightly tilt on its axis. At first, the changes would be minor and then we might notice New York City occupying the position formerly held by the North Pole. More serious signs will occur when the Earth breaks free from its orbit and begins free-falling toward the Sun. Nervous eating habits, frayed nerves and intense heat will be obvious symptoms that something has gone wrong. At that point of "the dire peril", a certain geologist and all of those innocent, underweight victims might wish they had eaten more during their lifetimes.

We were in Luverne for the VFW district baseball tournament last weekend. We very much enjoyed the friendliness and attitude of the three VFW Vets who were taking care of the gate and presenting the trophies. Three of the nicest folks you’d want to meet. They certainly represented your city and the VFW well. It couldn’t have been very easy in that hot sun, especially Saturday, but they were always cheerful. Thank you for such a great group. Marshall VFW Blue parents

Technology is a pretty amazing thing. In the last century we have gone from horses to horsepower and the telegraph to the Internet. So many dreams from centuries past have become reality as man developed the capability of powered flight and even landed on the moon. There are very few people in our country whose standard of living has not been advanced by all of the new gadgets in the last 40 years. The age of electronics has been absolutely mind blowing. Just think of the progress, better yet, ask an older person to describe his or her childhood for you and the work they did when they were young. In most career fields we are required to do much less manual work and we can cover much more ground and complete much more work in far less time. Food is more plentiful and the medical field has made tremendous strides in keeping people healthy and improving quality of life. So where has technology failed us? From governments to their people, all races, creed and color have failed to find a way to use technology to stop senseless killing. Wars still rage all over the world and violent crime now comes with automatic weapons fire. Then there are the terrorist organizations that move in small numbers but use all of the technology available against civilians. We did use technology to stop the Hitler, Hirohito, and to stem the spread of communism. Just our technological superiority has deterred many potential enemies from moving against us. Technology has helped us to monitor our enemies and fight crime more effectively. So where did technology fail us? It didn’t, we did. As our world became a better place, the dark side of human nature tried to take control, and we have moved to stop them. We have worked to use our technology to help this world rather than harm it. Our "smart" weapons have limited the number of civilian casualties in the latest war substantially. The nature of past conflicts and the less sophisticated weapons caused far more casualties to civilians; it was the nature of the conflict. But in 2003 the mainstream press can turn one errant bomb into an atrocity because the war was not on the scale of, say, World War II. So what is my point this time? Our country, our military, and our very way of life are at war. This is a broad based war unlike any we have ever seen. The enemy is not confined to one country but moves like a shadow. Many of our local guard members are now being activated to fill slots left vacant by units moved into the combat zone. There are questions on weapons of mass destruction and intelligence sources. I feel that in time these will be answered. As a country we cannot start to bicker about what we don’t know. Personally, I am not privy to the files of the FBI, the CIA, or military intelligence from Iraq. Most of us are not on the "need to know" list. The fact is that we do not have the right to know everything that goes on. We need to remember that in our modern world many of the greatest threats are unseen by most of us. We also need to remember what these unseen threats did to us less than two years ago and what it did to our souls the day the towers fell. We must keep momentum behind our forces. Those that wish to undermine the mission to keep us safe will take advantage of a lack of public support if we allow them to. Support our men and women, they serve us.Curtis Hendel,Adrian

We would just like to take this time to tell you what great kids we have in our community. Last Friday we had the privilege of working with 49 young people from Pipestone and Luverne. This was the peer helping group. They were doing a one-day retreat. As part of the retreat, they volunteered to help with the Palace. The peer helpers helped us in such great magnitude. They helped clean the basement and rid it of years of junk. They scrubbed every seat; hand mopped the floor and the stage. They cleaned the dressing rooms, hauled old seats to the museum and many other tasks. The most fun was that they had a good time. Never did we hear, "I’m not doing that." We always heard, "What else needs to be done?" The students enjoyed a requested tour of the Palace. In the evening they had a private showing of the movie, "Holes."We can’t thank the peer helpers and adult leaders enough. When adults take the time to get involved in student’s lives, everyone is a winner. Parents, thanks for sharing your kids for the day. They are all great kids.Dianne Ossenfort Dave SmithLaDonna Van AartsenBoard Members of Blue Mound Area Theatre

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT FOR DEEDDATED: January 24, 2003TO: TRAVIS LANE HOWARD AND CINDI RUTH BROWNTHIS NOTICE IS TO INFORM YOU THAT BY THIS NOTICE THE SELLER HAS BEGUN PROCEEDINGS UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 559.21, TO TERMINATE YOUR CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF YOUR PROPERTY FOR THE REASONS SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE. THE CONTRACT WILL TERMINATE 90 DAYS AFTER SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE UPON YOU UNLESS BEFORE THEN:(a) THE PERSON AUTHORIZED IN THIS NOTICE TO RECEIVE PAYMENT RECEIVES FROM YOU:(1) THE AMOUNT THIS NOTICE SAYS YOU OWE; PLUS(2) THE COSTS OF SERVICE (TO BE SENT TO YOU); PLUS(3) $500.00 TO APPLY TO ATTORNEY’S FEES ACTUALLY EXPENDED OR INCURRED; PLUS(4) FOR CONTRACTS EXECUTED ON OR AFTER MAY 1, 1980, ANY ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS BECOMING DUE UNDER THE CONTRACT TO THE SELLER AFTER THIS NOTICE WAS SERVED ON YOU; PLUS(5) FOR CONTRACTS, OTHER THAN EARNEST MONEY CONTRACTS, PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, AND EXERCISED OPTIONS, EXECUTED ON OR AFTER AUGUST 1, 1985, $34.00 (WHICH IS TWO PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT IN DEFAULT AT THE TIME OF SERVICE OTHER THAN THE FINAL BALLOON PAYMENT; ANY TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, MORTGAGES OR PRIOR CONTRACTS THAT ARE ASSUMED BY YOU); OR(b) YOU SECURE FROM A COUNTY OR DISTRICT COURT AN ORDER THAT THE TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT BE SUSPENDED UNTIL YOUR CLAIMS OR DEFENSES ARE FINALLY DISPOSED OF BY TRIAL, HEARING OR SETTLEMENT. YOUR ACTION MUST SPECIFICALLY STATE THOSE FACTS AND GROUNDS THAT DEMONSTRATE YOUR CLAIMS OR DEFENSES. IF YOU DO NOT DO ONE OR THE OTHER OF THE ABOVE THINGS WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE, YOUR CONTRACT WILL TERMINATE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD AND YOU WILL LOSE ALL THE MONEY YOU HAVE PAID ON THE CONTRACT; YOU WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY; YOU MAY LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO ASSERT ANY CLAIMS OR DEFENSES THAT YOU MIGHT HAVE; AND YOU WILL BE EVICTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS NOTICE, CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY.THE PERSON AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS PURSUANT TO THIS NOTICE IS: Paul A. Vis Eisma and Eisma 130 E. Main, PO Box 625 Luverne, Minnesota 56156 (507)283-4828YOU ARE HEREBY FURTHER NOTIFIED: That default has been made in the conditions of that certain contract, dated November 19, 2001, whereby John W. Vis and Margie Vis, husband and wife, as vendors sold and agreed to convey to Travis Lane Howard and Cindi Ruth Brown, as vendees, the tract of land lying in the County of Rock, State of Minnesota, described as follows, to wit: The North Half (N1/2) of Lot Eight (8) and the South One-Quarter (S1/4) of Lot Nine (9), Block Sixteen (16) in Warren and Kniss Addition to the City of Luverne, Minnesota.That the mortgage registration tax on said contract in the sum of $0.00 was paid to the Treasurer of Rock County, Minnesota, on the __ day of ___, 20___, as evidenced by the Treasurer’s receipt No. N/A; that the conditions of said contract in which said default has been made are as follows, to wit:4. PURCHASE PRICE. Purchaser shall pay to Seller, at Seller’s residence or otherwise agreed upon by the Parties the sum of Thirty-nine Thousand and no/100 ($39,000.00), as and for the purchase price for the Property payable as follows:$ 400.00 cash herewith, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged.$38,600.00 Balance of purchase price payable as follows: In monthly installments of interest and principal of $400.00 commencing on the 1st day of January 1, 2002, and continuing on the 1st day of each and every month thereafter until November 1, 2011, at which time the entire unpaid principal balance and any accrued interest shall become fully due and payable, all with interest computed on the unpaid principal balance from December 1, 2001 at the rate of 8.50% PER ANNUM with each installment applied first to accrued interest and balance, if any, to principal according to the herewith attached amortization schedule which is hereby made a part of this contract.PURCHASERS ARE DELINQUENT ON PAYMENTS HEREUNDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,700.00, WHICH IS 4 1/4 MONTHS OF PAYMENTS, WITH THE NEXT PAYMENT BEING DUE FEBRUARY 1, 2003. 6. REAL ESTATE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS. Seller shall pay, before penalty accrues, 12/12 of the real estate taxes and installments of special assessments assessed against the Property which are due and payable in the year 2001 and buyer shall pay 0/12 of the real estate taxes and installments of special assessments assessed against the Property which are due and payable in the year 2001 and in all subsequent years. Real Estate taxes and installments of special assessments which are due and payable in the year in which this contract is dated shall be paid as follows: 2002 Purchaser shall pay 100% of the real estate taxes and special assessments due and payable in 2002 and all years thereafter. PURCHASERS DID NOT PAY THE PROPERTY TAXES DUE AND PAYABLE IN 2002 FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $675.91, WHICH AMOUNT INCLUDES AN $87.91 PENALTY.7. PROPERTY INSURANCE.(a) INSURED RISKS AND AMOUNT. Purchaser shall keep all buildings, improvements and fixtures now or later located on or a part of the Property insured against loss by fire, extended coverage perils, vandalism, malicious mischief and, if applicable, steam boiler explosion for at least the amount of the fair and reasonable value of the above-described property. If any of the buildings, improvements or fixtures located in a federally designated flood prone area, and if flood insurance is available for that area, Purchaser shall procure and maintain flood insurance in amounts reasonably satisfactory to Seller. (b) OTHER TERMS. The insurance policy shall contain a loss payable clause in favor of Seller which provides that Seller’s right to recover under the insurance shall not be impaired by any acts or omissions of Purchaser or Seller, and that Seller shall otherwise be afforded all rights and privileges customarily provided a mortgagee under the so-called standard mortgage clause.(c) NOTICE OF DAMAGES. In the event of damage to the property by fire or other casualty, Purchaser shall promptly give notice of such damage to Seller and the insurance company. PURCHASERS ALLOWED PROPERTY INSURANCE TO LAPSE AS OF JANUARY 15, 2003.and that said contract will be cancelled and terminated 90 days after the date of the first publication of this notice unless prior thereto you comply with said conditions of said contract so in default and pay the costs of service of this notice and attorney’s fees* in the amount of $500.00 actually expended or incurred by the undersigned, and the mortgage tax of $0.00 (if paid by vendor).**See Minn. Stat. 559.21 /S/and Chapter 240, 1996 Sessions Laws. Paul A. Vis, Attorney for the Vendors 130 East Main, PO Box 625 Luverne, Minnesota (507)283-4828This Instrument Drafted By:Paul A. VisEisma and Eisma130 East Main, PO Box 625Luverne, Minnesota 56156I.D.#297550(7-31, 8-7)

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT FOR DEEDDATED: January 24, 2003TO: TRAVIS LANE HOWARD AND CINDI RUTH BROWNTHIS NOTICE IS TO INFORM YOU THAT BY THIS NOTICE THE SELLER HAS BEGUN PROCEEDINGS UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 559.21, TO TERMINATE YOUR CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF YOUR PROPERTY FOR THE REASONS SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE. THE CONTRACT WILL TERMINATE 90 DAYS AFTER SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE UPON YOU UNLESS BEFORE THEN:(a) THE PERSON AUTHORIZED IN THIS NOTICE TO RECEIVE PAYMENT RECEIVES FROM YOU:(1) THE AMOUNT THIS NOTICE SAYS YOU OWE; PLUS(2) THE COSTS OF SERVICE (TO BE SENT TO YOU); PLUS(3) $500.00 TO APPLY TO ATTORNEY’S FEES ACTUALLY EXPENDED OR INCURRED; PLUS(4) FOR CONTRACTS EXECUTED ON OR AFTER MAY 1, 1980, ANY ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS BECOMING DUE UNDER THE CONTRACT TO THE SELLER AFTER THIS NOTICE WAS SERVED ON YOU; PLUS(5) FOR CONTRACTS, OTHER THAN EARNEST MONEY CONTRACTS, PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, AND EXERCISED OPTIONS, EXECUTED ON OR AFTER AUGUST 1, 1985, $34.00 (WHICH IS TWO PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT IN DEFAULT AT THE TIME OF SERVICE OTHER THAN THE FINAL BALLOON PAYMENT; ANY TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, MORTGAGES OR PRIOR CONTRACTS THAT ARE ASSUMED BY YOU); OR(b) YOU SECURE FROM A COUNTY OR DISTRICT COURT AN ORDER THAT THE TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT BE SUSPENDED UNTIL YOUR CLAIMS OR DEFENSES ARE FINALLY DISPOSED OF BY TRIAL, HEARING OR SETTLEMENT. YOUR ACTION MUST SPECIFICALLY STATE THOSE FACTS AND GROUNDS THAT DEMONSTRATE YOUR CLAIMS OR DEFENSES. IF YOU DO NOT DO ONE OR THE OTHER OF THE ABOVE THINGS WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE, YOUR CONTRACT WILL TERMINATE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD AND YOU WILL LOSE ALL THE MONEY YOU HAVE PAID ON THE CONTRACT; YOU WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY; YOU MAY LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO ASSERT ANY CLAIMS OR DEFENSES THAT YOU MIGHT HAVE; AND YOU WILL BE EVICTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS NOTICE, CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY.THE PERSON AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS PURSUANT TO THIS NOTICE IS: Paul A. Vis Eisma and Eisma 130 E. Main, PO Box 625 Luverne, Minnesota 56156 (507)283-4828YOU ARE HEREBY FURTHER NOTIFIED: That default has been made in the conditions of that certain contract, dated November 19, 2001, whereby John W. Vis and Margie Vis, husband and wife, as vendors sold and agreed to convey to Travis Lane Howard and Cindi Ruth Brown, as vendees, the tract of land lying in the County of Rock, State of Minnesota, described as follows, to wit: The North Half (N1/2) of Lot Eight (8) and the South One-Quarter (S1/4) of Lot Nine (9), Block Sixteen (16) in Warren and Kniss Addition to the City of Luverne, Minnesota.That the mortgage registration tax on said contract in the sum of $0.00 was paid to the Treasurer of Rock County, Minnesota, on the __ day of ___, 20___, as evidenced by the Treasurer’s receipt No. N/A; that the conditions of said contract in which said default has been made are as follows, to wit:4. PURCHASE PRICE. Purchaser shall pay to Seller, at Seller’s residence or otherwise agreed upon by the Parties the sum of Thirty-nine Thousand and no/100 ($39,000.00), as and for the purchase price for the Property payable as follows:$ 400.00 cash herewith, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged.$38,600.00 Balance of purchase price payable as follows: In monthly installments of interest and principal of $400.00 commencing on the 1st day of January 1, 2002, and continuing on the 1st day of each and every month thereafter until November 1, 2011, at which time the entire unpaid principal balance and any accrued interest shall become fully due and payable, all with interest computed on the unpaid principal balance from December 1, 2001 at the rate of 8.50% PER ANNUM with each installment applied first to accrued interest and balance, if any, to principal according to the herewith attached amortization schedule which is hereby made a part of this contract.PURCHASERS ARE DELINQUENT ON PAYMENTS HEREUNDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,700.00, WHICH IS 4 1/4 MONTHS OF PAYMENTS, WITH THE NEXT PAYMENT BEING DUE FEBRUARY 1, 2003. 6. REAL ESTATE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS. Seller shall pay, before penalty accrues, 12/12 of the real estate taxes and installments of special assessments assessed against the Property which are due and payable in the year 2001 and buyer shall pay 0/12 of the real estate taxes and installments of special assessments assessed against the Property which are due and payable in the year 2001 and in all subsequent years. Real Estate taxes and installments of special assessments which are due and payable in the year in which this contract is dated shall be paid as follows: 2002 Purchaser shall pay 100% of the real estate taxes and special assessments due and payable in 2002 and all years thereafter. PURCHASERS DID NOT PAY THE PROPERTY TAXES DUE AND PAYABLE IN 2002 FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $675.91, WHICH AMOUNT INCLUDES AN $87.91 PENALTY.7. PROPERTY INSURANCE.(a) INSURED RISKS AND AMOUNT. Purchaser shall keep all buildings, improvements and fixtures now or later located on or a part of the Property insured against loss by fire, extended coverage perils, vandalism, malicious mischief and, if applicable, steam boiler explosion for at least the amount of the fair and reasonable value of the above-described property. If any of the buildings, improvements or fixtures located in a federally designated flood prone area, and if flood insurance is available for that area, Purchaser shall procure and maintain flood insurance in amounts reasonably satisfactory to Seller. (b) OTHER TERMS. The insurance policy shall contain a loss payable clause in favor of Seller which provides that Seller’s right to recover under the insurance shall not be impaired by any acts or omissions of Purchaser or Seller, and that Seller shall otherwise be afforded all rights and privileges customarily provided a mortgagee under the so-called standard mortgage clause.(c) NOTICE OF DAMAGES. In the event of damage to the property by fire or other casualty, Purchaser shall promptly give notice of such damage to Seller and the insurance company. PURCHASERS ALLOWED PROPERTY INSURANCE TO LAPSE AS OF JANUARY 15, 2003.and that said contract will be cancelled and terminated 90 days after the date of the first publication of this notice unless prior thereto you comply with said conditions of said contract so in default and pay the costs of service of this notice and attorney’s fees* in the amount of $500.00 actually expended or incurred by the undersigned, and the mortgage tax of $0.00 (if paid by vendor).**See Minn. Stat. 559.21 /S/and Chapter 240, 1996 Sessions Laws. Paul A. Vis, Attorney for the Vendors 130 East Main, PO Box 625 Luverne, Minnesota (507)283-4828This Instrument Drafted By:Paul A. VisEisma and Eisma130 East Main, PO Box 625Luverne, Minnesota 56156I.D.#297550(7-31, 8-7)

10 years ago (1993)"Two local fastpitch teams competed at the 18 and Under State Tournaments in Duluth July 23-25.Members of the Steen squad collected a second-place ranking while the Beaver Creek boys captured fifth-place honors." 25 years ago (1978)"Gene Juffer, Hills, has established a branch studio for Baird Photography, Mitchell, S.D., to serve Hills, Beaver Creek, Valley Springs, S.D., Steen, Lester, Iowa, and the surrounding areas.The Mitchell studio of Baird Photography Inc, has been in business for more than 25 years and has developed a strong reputation throughout central South Dakota."50 years ago (1953)"Work on TH 270 has been making more rapid progress the past week. The crew now has about three miles to complete and some more to put the finishing touches to. Adverse conditions made the job for contractor, John S. Pukrop of Ivanhoe, very difficult. The job has tied up work there much longer than was considered necessary."75 years ago (1928)"Thugs and hold-up men are again getting in their work. Last week a gas station in Luverne was robbed, and three gas stations in Larchwood."100 years ago (1903)"Ashcreek voted at the annual school meeting to build an additional room to their schoolhouse, giving them a semi-graded school and putting them in line for the $250 state aid."