Belle plaine herald august 26, 2015

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ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FOURTH YEAR

BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA, august 26, 2015

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Smith Leaves B.P. Schools B.P. School Board OKs Contract Feeling Proud of His Work With New Superintendent District OKs Consultant’s Contract With Nelson Ladd

Finance, Community His Legacy

Kelly Smith has always felt comfortable in Belle Plaine.

It’s a smaller community and school district that suited him well, a place where he felt good work could be done.

Monday (Aug. 31), Smith will leave Belle Plaine School District confident he has done most of the work he aimed to accomplish as superintendent of the Belle Plaine School District for the past 11-plus years. He’s been a school district superintendent for 24 years. Smith’s last official duty will be to participate in a contract-negotiating meeting between the union representing the district’s teachers and its school board.

Smith is “retiring” from his position in public education.

But he’ll still be involved, just from a different perspective.

He’s accepted a position with Springsted Inc., the public sector advisor. He’ll work with school districts, most closely with districts considering asking voters to approve bond or levy referenda.

Smith plans to live in Belle Plaine for the foreseeable future, commuting from Belle Plaine to St. Paul. Eventually, he and his wife may relocate.

Kelly Smith retires as superintendent of the Belle Plaine School District Aug. 31. Monday evening (Aug. 24) was his last school board meeting. “It’s been a wonderful 11 years,” he told the board. Smith will be honored at a reception Friday (Aug. 28), 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Belle Plaine Junior-Senior High School and at the football game at 7 p.m.

A farewell gathering for Smith leave Friday but will stay is slated for Friday (Aug. 28) at through Monday, assisting with the junior-senior high school in the transition to new Superinthe common area. It runs from tendent Ryan Laager. Smith and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. with an in- Laager have already met. He informal program set for 5 p.m. troduced Laager to the district’s Smith will also be honored at leadership team consisting of the home football game at 7:30 three building principals, Curp.m. when the Tigers host Al- riculum & Assessment Direcbert Lea. He’ll participate in Smith the coin flip. (continued on page 18) Smith, 56, had planned to

The Belle Plaine School Board approved a contract with its new superintendent that will pay him on par with outgoing Superintendent Kelly Smith.

Monday, the board approved with no public discussion a three-year contract for Ryan Laager, the district’s new superintendent as of Sept. 1.

The agreement was negotiated by Director Mike Ludvik, the board’s chairman, and Ed Waltman, a consultant with the South Central Services Cooperative.

The district will pay Laager a pro-rated salary of $119,583 this year. Laager will be paid $146,370 in 2016-17 school year and $149,300 for the 201718 school year.

Laager is coming to Belle Plaine from the Stillwater School District where he serves as an assistant superintendent.

When the board selected Laager, Wa l t m a n encouraged the board not to set the salary

Sliding and Dancing

‘Spontaneous Combustion’ Firefighters from New Prague, Belle Plaine, Jordan and other area departments responded to a fire at the Glisczinski farm at 26525 Fabor Ave. in Belle Plaine Township last Tuesday afternoon (Aug. 18). Fire in a pole shed started shortly after noon. Along with the shed, five steer and about 200 large round bales of hay were destroyed. Jim Glisczinski said spontaneous combustion of the hay is suspected as the cause of the blaze. Belle Plaine firefighters and firefighters from other area departments trucked water to the rural site. Friends and neighbors helped Glisczinski with cleanup. Ag. Power sent a track-driven tractor to assist as well.

Firefighters had to break down the smoldering bales of hay to thoroughly drench them. Glisczinski said warm winds helped reignite fire in some of the bales later in the week.

The Belle Plaine Fire Department Relief Association held its annual Street Dance Saturday. There were a number of activities throughout the day, including a bounce house for the kids, one of the clients of which (pictured at right) was Carson Herrmann. Pictured below dancing to the sounds of the Charlie Sticha Polka Band were Kenny Otto and Kim Thaemert (left), and Kay and Steven Otto. The weather was windy but dry most of the day before a couple of showers moved in later in the day/evening. The night’s band, SO BIG, set up shop inside the fire hall. Fire Chief Matt Stier said that other than that, weather wasn’t much of a factor.

bar too low since Laager is an at-will employee who is making the move to Belle Plaine.

Unlike building administrator contracts, which cover 220 days, Laager’s contract covers 12 months (260 days).

Smith, a 24-year superintendent, earned $147,520 in the 2015-16 school year.

The deal also includes a $3,500 moving allowance. Laager, who lives in Blaine, said he’s interested in moving toward Belle Plaine.

Laager said he was excited to be Belle Plaine’s new superintendent and looked forward to beginning his new position on a full-time basis. The board extended Smith’s stay at Belle

Plaine until Aug. 31. Smith had planned to leave his position Friday (Aug. 28).

Consultant Contract

The school board also unanimously approved a contract with former Community Education Director Nelson Ladd.

He retired earlier this summer.

Ladd’s contract is for part-time consulting services while Chad Eischens, the new activities director/community services director, completes the requirements needed to earn his community services licensure.

Ladd will oversee Eischens’

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Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Show This Weekend From a humble beginning in a local farmer’s stubble field, to one of the largest antique agricultural exhibits in the nation, the 42nd annual Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Association Show is this Friday through Sunday.

Situated on a 120-acre site 13 miles south of Belle Plaine on County Road 26, this year’s show features “John Deere: Deere Thru the Ages.” John Deere enthusiasts will enjoy the displays of vintage John Deere equipment, tractors, lawn and garden tools, and local advertising items displayed.

Gates open at 7 a.m. all three days. Visitors will enjoy all forms of exhibitions and displays demonstrating farming and rural life activities of yesteryear.

Log sawing, threshing, a shingle mill, steam engines and classic tractors will be working for visitors’ pleasure. A horsepowered sweep and horse powered treadmill will be in action, along with many antique heavy construction implements. A

Pioneer Power

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Tyler Koonst Gets White Coat In an emotional event marking the beginning of his medical career, Tyler Koonst of Belle Plane received his white coat as he has entered medical school.

In total, 60 first-year medical students received their white coats on Saturday, Aug. 22 at the University of Minnesota Medical School-Duluth Campus. The ceremony signified the responsibilities and obligations of the physicians who wear the white coat and the importance

of embracing compassion and character along with knowledge of science and medicine.

The event included speakers, a Native Drum Ceremony and was capped off with the students receiving their White Coats and stethoscopes. Students recited the Oath for Medical Students, a form of the Hippocratic Oath dedicating themselves to the practice of medicine and the humanistic care of patients.

Families of the students, localarea physicians and alumni attended the event

You can find us at Underwood and Carnes where we’ll be giving away 83 flashlights every half hour during the John Williams show (3:30pm, 4:30pm & 5:30pm). See you there!

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State Fair Begins Thursday events throughout the day. This year, the fifth annual Military Appreciation Day at the fair honors the nine congressionally chartered veterans service organizations of the Minnesota Commander’s Task Force: American Legion, American Ex-POWs, American Veterans, Disabled American Veterans, Jewish War Veterans, Marine Corps League, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Vietnam Veterans of America. The day begins at 9:30 a.m. with a special ceremony honoring Minnesota’s Veterans of Military Service at the State Fair Veterans Garden on the south side of the Agriculture Horticulture Building. At 10:25 a.m., members of the military will raise the flag at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell and there will be a World War II aircraft flyover.

Two Minnesota senior citizens will be recognized for exceptional community service at the Outstanding Senior Citizens Award Ceremony set for 10:30 a.m. on Seniors Day, Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell.

In its 43rd year as a Minnesota State Fair tradition, the Amateur Talent Contest showcases Minnesotaʼs top talent. During the first 10 days of the fair, semifinals will be held at 6 p.m. nightly at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell. Winners from the semifinals will compete in the finals at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept.

6 at the Grandstand.

Open class, 4-H and FFA competition judging takes place every day of the fair. For more information on when judging is taking place and where to see the animals, visit (http://www. mnstatefair.org/competition/ judging_schedule.html) or view a daily schedule for each day’s livestock and horse events.

There are more than 10 different ticketed attractions for fair guests to choose from, including Space Tower, Ye Old Mill, Go Carts, Haunted House, River Raft Ride, SkyGlider and Skyride, among others.

Discounts and Special Deal Days

The State Fair offers special admission discounts on six of its 12 days with Thrifty Thursday, Seniors and Kids Days, Military Appreciation Day and Read and Ride Day. Many vendors throughout the fairgrounds offer deal day savings. Visit (http://www.mnstatefair.org/ tickets_discounts/admission. html) for a listing of special days and applicable discounts.

All-day or Early Bird specials are offered each weekday on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides and games.

The Deals, Drawings & Giveaways Guides, available at State Fair information booths, offer complete details on special day deals, items for $1 and less, freebies and sign-up-andwin drawings.

Getting to the Fair Free parking with free shuttle bus service to and from the fair is available from 8 a.m. to midnight daily at 33 locations within a short distance of the fairgrounds. Visit (http://www. mnstatefair.org/general_info/ get_here/park_ride.html) for a full list of Park & Ride locations.

State Fair Express Bus service is offered at 21 sites throughout the Twin Cities area. Roundtrip Express Bus fare is $5 for persons 5 years and older; children age four and under ride free with a paid fare. Parking at each site is free. Visit (http:// www.mnstatefair.org/general_info/get_here/express_bus. html) for more information and a list of Express Bus Service locations.

Guests planning to take the Metro Green Line to the fair should get off at the Snelling Avenue Station and take bus Route #84 to the fairgrounds.

Parking in State Fairgrounds lots is $13 (cash only). Motorcycle parking is available for $7 in a secured lot on the south side of Como Avenue across from Gate #7.

The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world, attracting 1.8 million visitors annually.

The next area Separated and Divorce Support Group meeting will take place Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Wenceslaus Church (lower level), 215 East Main Street in New Prague.

Come and experience good support as you move through this time in your life. People of all faiths are welcome. Sessions take place the first Tuesday of each month.

Call Deacon Bob at 952-7580463 or Mary at 952-873-6781 for more information.

The 2015 Great Minnesota Get-Together begins this Thursday, Aug. 27 and runs through Labor Day, Sept. 7.

This year’s 12 days of fun feature dozens of new attractions, exhibits and foods; a variety of discounts and special deal days; numerous special events; hundreds of free live music and entertainment acts; and many options for getting to the fair.

New Attractions, Exhibits and Foods Dozens of new attractions and exhibits make their State Fair debut in 2015, including Math On-A-Stick, where kids and grown-ups can explore fun math concepts at the fair; two new Mighty Midway rides; Figure Skating Day on Aug. 31 at Carousel Park; Hmong Minnesota Day at Carousel Park on Sept.

7; free sunscreen for all fair guests at information booths; new history highlights at the History & Heritage Center and more. Also, 40 new foods and 11 new frozen treats have been added to the fair’s list of more than 500 food options.

Music and Entertainment The 2015 free entertainment lineup features more than 900 shows - all free with the price of admission.

The historic State Fair Grandstand is home to 11 nights of big-name entertainment from Patti LaBelle to Merle Haggard. Tickets are available through Etix at etix.com or by calling 800-514-3849. Visit (http://www.mnstatefair.org/ entertainment/grandstand.html) for the complete 2015 Grandstand Concert Series lineup). A nightly Fireworks Spectacular follows each Grandstand show, weather permitting.

Special Events and Ticketed Attractions Several new and traditional special events along with numerous ticketed attractions are scheduled to take place during this year’s Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Military Appreciation Day is Tuesday, Sept. 1, when the Minnesota State Fair honors our nation’s heroes with admission discounts and special

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MVTA Bus Service Offering $5 Rides to, From State Fair

Second Harvest Heartland has a distribution location for the Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS) in Belle Plaine. NAPS provides a 30- to 35-pound box of wholesome food – low in salt and sugar content – that may include canned fruits and vegetables, juice, dry and shelf stable milk, American cheese, canned meat, peanut butter or dried beans, cereal and rice or pasta.

This food is available to eligible seniors once a month.

Eligibility is based on age 60 years and older, household size and income.

NAPS is a USDA program that is funded through the Farm Bill. Even though there is plenty of food available, the NAPS program is currently underutilized in Minnesota.

All seniors who are interested are encouraged to apply for NAPS. Contact Second Harvest Heartland at 1-800365-0270 and leave a message that includes your name, phone number and the best time to return the call. A NAPS representative will contact you to assist in completing an application, check program eligibility and provide additional information.

Area Separated, Divorce Support Meeting Sept. 1

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Join us Friday, September 4th in the WCCO Radio Broadcast Booth from 3pm – 6pm.

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Volunteers are needed to provide temporary foster pet homes for puppies, cats, rabbits, kitten litters and dogs in Carver, Scott, Le Sueur and Hennepin counties.

If you could help a needy pet by fostering or by donating litter or pet food, please call the Society at 952-368-3553, line 4, and check the website www. carverscotths.org.

The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority is offering area a resident going to the Minnesota State Fair a deal it believes is too good to pass up – a $5 round-trip ride from Shakopee, Burnsville or Eagan to the fairgrounds.

Rides will be available from Shakopee during the state fair’s

run, from Aug. 27 through Sept.

7. Weekdays, express busses will run hourly from the Burnsville and Eagan transit stations, starting at 8 a.m. from Burnsville and 10 a.m. from Eagan.

They’ll run to the fairgrounds until 7 p.m. and return from noon to midnight.

Weekends, buses will leave

from Shakopee transit station on Marschall Road every hour and from Burnsville and Eagan stations every 30 minutes beginning at 8 a.m.

The cash-only fare is for all riders age 5 and older. Children age 4 and younger ride at no cost.

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Arlington Woman, 19, Dies in Highway Crash Near Henderson

A head-on crash on on High- pickup truck heading the other way 19 has claimed the life of way, according to the state paa 19-year-old woman, who was trol. among five people injured in Seriously injured in the car the two vehicles, authorities were the driver, Kristopher J. said Sunday.

Hipp, 27, of Arlington, and DeEbony M. Liebl, of Arlington, von A. Estes, 19, of St. Peter, died at Hennepin County Medi- Minn., the patrol added. Surcal Center on Thursday, accord- viving their injuries in the picking to the medical examiner’s up were a couple from Morgan, office, the Minneapolis Star Minn. — Donald J. Tauer, 56, Tribune recently reported. and Catherine M.S. Tauer, 55, Liebl was a passenger in a car according to the patrol. that crossed the center line on Authorities have yet to say Highway 19 east of Henderson why the car entered the oppolate in the afternoon of Aug. 16 site lane on the highway, which Frederick Koepp, 86, of Belle and, according to the Minne- the patrol said was wet from Plaine, passed away on August sota State Patrol, struck a large rain at the time.

24, 2015 at his home.

Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 27 at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Rev. Mark John(continued from page 1) son will officiate. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday internship through Minnesota Tye and Cassie Busch as longat the Kolden Funeral Home State University, Mankato. term substitute teachers. in Belle Plaine and continue Smith said the board knew the • Hired of Dave Kruschke one hour prior to the service at district would need assistance as a part-time custodian for church on Thursday morning. when it hired Eischens. The four hours per day beginning Interment will be in Oakwood consultant’s position was post- Sept.14, 2015 at $16.92 per Cemetery in Belle Plaine. ed earlier this month. Ladd was hour. The board hired Cindy Fred was born December 9, the lone applicant, Smith said. Hetzel as a full-time para-pro1928. He was baptized, con- The 10-month contract will fessional at $11 per hour. firmed and went to school in the pay Ladd $1,200 per month • Approve a Belle Plaine kinBelle Plaine area. from Sept. 1 through June 30, dergarten resident to attend On November 13, 1952 Fred- 2016. He’ll put in about 12 Jordan Schools for the 2015-16 erick married Mary Ruehling at hours each week, Smith said. school year; approve a Belle New Prague. They lived on a Plaine 12th-grader to attend farm in Blakeley Township for Election Update Eden Prairie Schools.

63 years.

After checking with the Min- • Approved settlement of nonFred was active in the com- nesota School Board Associa- union contracts with non-union munity of Belle Plaine with tion, Smith learned the rules employees including Lindsay farming events, custodian at St. assumption regarding the up- Vogel, information technology John Lutheran Church, church coming fall school board elec- specialist; Kris Davis, admincouncil, and family and neigh- tion had been changed. istrative assistant/accounts payborhood events.

In the general election Nov. able clerk; Amy Franck, payHis family was a very impor- 3, two candidates – Director roll clerk; Dorothy Saulsbury, tant part of his life and he was Tracy O’Brien and Gary Stein- Kids Company coordinator and so proud of his children, grand- hagen – are running for three Youth Recreation; Ken Wick, children and great-grandchil- seats carrying four-year terms. technology coordinator; Chuck dren and most of all his loving A write-in candidate could win Keller, director of business serwife, Mary. the third seat since incumbent vices; and Director of Special He is survived by his wife, directors Matt Lenz and Ludvik Services Chad Williams.

Mary; children, David (Char- opted against re-election bids.

For all employees, the prolene) Koepp of Jordan, Karen But if the top write-in candi- posal is to increase salaries by (Lynn) Dobesh of Le Sueur, date does not want the position, 3 percent each year and provide Sharon (Duane) Wolters of Ar- the board must hold a separate an increase in 403b contribulington, Allen (Sally) Koepp election within 120 days of the tions to our hourly employees. of Belle Plaine, Brent (Wen- Nov. 3 general election, Smith Keller contract has an addition dy) Koepp of Belle Plaine; 16 told the school board. of a professional development/ grandchildren; 28 great-grand- Previously, the board could technology stipend of $750 to children; siblings, Earl (Lor- have turned to the second place his contract. raine) Koepp of Belle Plaine, write-in candidate or appointed Alverna Laabs of Belle Plaine, someone to fill the vacant seat.

Armin (Irene) Koepp of Shako- But the Minnesota Legislature pee, Wesley (LaVonne) Koepp changed the law regarding the Beyond the Yellow of Belle Plaine, Sanarose (Ron) election during the previous Ribbon Group Krenik of Le Sueur, Lynette session, Smith learned from the Koepp of Belle Plaine, Bill MSBA. Meets Sept. 1 Koepp of Bloomington andJanel Schmidt of Belle Plaine; In other action at Monday’s Beyond the Yellow Ribbon sisters-in-law, Harriet Plek- (Aug. 24) meeting, the Belle South of the River will meet on kenpol, Betty Jabs and Marilyn Plaine School Board: Tuesday, Sept. 1 in the lower Koepp; many other relatives • Paid bills totaling level of the Prior Lake VFW and friends.

Club from 7-8:15 p.m. $1,653,283.24.

Fred is preceded in death by • Approve a leave of absence All meetings are open to the his parents, Clarence and Ann request from Kristen LaJeu- public and we welcome your Koepp; step mother, Rosella nesse, Oak Crest teacher, participation as well as ability (Blaha) Koepp; brothers, Nor- through October 30, 2015. Ap- to volunteer. The mission of the man Koepp and Rodney Koepp; proved a leave of absence re- group is to support all service brothers-in-law, Jerry Laabs, quest from Kami Miller, Oak members – active, inactive and Henry Jabs and Carl Plekken- Crest teacher, from Nov. 17, retired. pol; brother-in-law and sister- 2015 through January 4, 2016. in-law, Caldwell and Leona • Hired Kerri Williamson as For more information, call 952-440-5011 or visit www.

Ruehling. a part-time preschool teacher btyrsouthoftheriver.org. at $12,253.79. The board also hired Carolina Stiemke as the B.P. Fire Department Senior Dining screening coordinator workRelief Association approximately 300 hours Seniors 60 years and older are 52 CLUB RAFFLE ing invited to join us for Lunch at at $14.24 per hour. The board Winner - $100 hired Quinn Hobbs as an Oak 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday.

For dining reservations please Crest third-grade teacher at Allen Felepe call 952-873-6311 three days $34,704. The board hired Diane

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Church News

Our Lady of The Prairie Catholic Church - Belle Plaine Fr. Brian Lynch 952-873-6564 Wednesday, August 26 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 9:00 am – 10:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, August 27 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 7:00 pm -10:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Friday, August 28 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass Saturday, August 29 4:15 p.m. Mass Sunday, August 30 8:00 am Mass 10:00 am Mass 7:00 pm Mass Tuesday, September 1 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 9:00 am – 11:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, September 2 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 9:00 am – 10:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration St. John Lutheran Church 148 S. Chestnut Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Pastor Mark Johnson sjlc@frontiernet.net 952-873-6492 Wednesday, August 26 6:00 Worship Thursday, August 27 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal Saturday, August 29 7:00 Weight Watchers 12:00 Wedding (StierBuszmann) Sunday, August 30 Holy Communion 9:00 Worship Monday, August 31 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 6:30 Boy Scouts St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 111 S. 6th Street, Henderson Pastor-Deb Meyer 507-248-3594 (Office) Holy Family Academy & Chapel Traditional Latin Mass 10679 182nd St., Belle Plaine, MN 56011 (952) 873-2582 or 8736613 (coord.)

Fr. Otto Keiser Sundays 2:15 p.m. Confessions 2:40 p.m. Rosary / 3 p.m.

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River Rock Church Sand Creek Baptist PO Box 184, Belle Plaine, Church MN Loving Serving and www.riverrockchurch.com Obeying Christ info@riverrockchurch.

Currently Meeting at com 312 Water St., Jordan Worship at Chatfield 9 a.m.Adult Bible Fellowship Elem. & Sunday School @ 330 S. Market Street 10 a.m. Worship Service Ministry Center: 124 W. Main Street, BP First Presbyterian (952) 873-5453 Church 219 W. Main Street, Belle Lead Pastor Chris Teien Associate Pastor Dan Jetto Plaine * denotes 330 S. Market 952-873-2966 ** denotes 124 W. Main Pastor Don Genereux St. www.fpcbelleplaine.org Friday, August 28 fpcbelleplaine@frontier1:00pm Women’s Bible net.net Study @ Belle Plaine Inspirational Message Line Saturday, Aug 29 952-583-3302 8:00am Prayer Meeting** Wednesday, August 26 Sunday, Aug 30 Visitation 9:30am Coffee, Food and Sunday, August 30 Fellowship Time 9:00 am Worship service Wednesday, September 2 10am Worship Service** Visitations St. Joseph Catholic Church Trinity Ev. Lutheran 213 South 6th Street Church Henderson, MN 56044 500 West Church Street 507-248-3550 Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Weekday Mass: Tuesday, 952-873-6545 Thursday, Friday 8:30 Pastor John H. Meyer a.m.

Pastor Timothy Redfield Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. www.trinitybelleplaine.

Sunday Mass: 8:00 a.m. org & Wednesday, August 26 St. John-Assumption 6 p.m. Catechism Parent Parish Meeting 26523 200th Street 7 p.m.

K-8 School Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Orientation Father Sam Thursday, August 27 507-248-3550 7 p.m. Worship Service Sundays: 10 a.m. Mass Saturday, August 29 9 a.m. Church Work Day Zion Lutheran Church & Sunday, August 30 School 8 a.m. Bible Study 14745 County Road 153 9 a.m. Worship Service Cologne, MN 55322 (Usher Team 6/Video: 952-466-3379 Kaletka) e-mail: brendathomp10 a.m.

Coffee Hour sonzion@gmail.com (Hosted by TLCWM Pastor: Eric Zacharias August Hospitality Team Sunday, August 30 for LWMS) 10:30 a.m.

Properties 9:00 a.m. Worship Committee Meeting Redeemer Lutheran 11 a.m. Voters’ Meeting Church 6:30 p.m.

Anniversary 14226 W. 280th Street, Choir Practice Henderson, 6:30 p.m.

Open Gym Pr. Diane Goulson Volleyball 507-665-2932 Tuesday, September 1 On Highway 19, 2 miles 1p.m. Trinity Knotters East of Highway 169 Wednesday, September 2 Sunday, August 30 7 p.m.

Anniversary 8 a.m.

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9:30 a.m. Worship West Union Lutheran Church Oratory of St. Thomas 15820 Market Ave. the Apostle - Jessenland Cologne, MN 55315 Father Sam Perez Church: 952-466-5678 507-248-3550 westunion1@juno.com Pastor: Wolfgang Laudert Thursdays: Mass at 5 p.m.

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The days are getting shorter, the weather is cooling down but the Belle Plaine Farmers Market continues.

Apples, squash and all of the fall fruits and vegetables are making an appearance at the market. Stop and get something fresh today (Wednesday).

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Winthrop EDA Director Mark Erickson said. “The RS Geek Meets will help us determine what kind of interest there is for innovation centers and what kind of technologies people might be interested in.�

Everything from advanced gaming to drones can be offered at the innovation centers, Erickson said. “We’d like these centers to be places where people of all ages and backgrounds can learn more about things that interest them,� he said.

Oher technologies that can be explored include robotics, code writing, 3-D printing, web development, application development, fiber optic instruction, video production, basic computer use, computer repair, high definition teleconferencing, maker spaces, hack fests, and job training opportunities.

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“The Geek Meets are for anyone and everyone,� Erickson added. “You don’t have to live in the RS Fiber project area to attend and you don’t have to be an RS Fiber customer to participate. All you need is an interest in learning more about technology. We’re looking for the geeks among us.� “In the next couple of years, people and businesses will have access to a world class fiber optic network not only in their homes and businesses, but at planned innovation centers,�

Erickson said. “The possibilities are almost limitless.�

The first innovation center will be developed at the RS Fiber building in Winthrop. At least six RS Fiber communities have expressed interest in developing innovation centers.

The communities of Winthrop

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The Geek Meet meetings are being made possible through a broadband communities grant awarded to the City of Gaylord on behalf of RS Fiber Cooperative by the Blandin Foundation earlier this year. RS Fiber Cooperative has been awarded funding for three projects in 2015, including GPS/Wi-Fi on GFW and Sibley East School busses, mobile community applications for seven communities, and demand assessment for RS fiber cooperative project area innovation centers. RS Fiber will be eligible to apply for additional project funding for 2016.

Nicollet County Board OKs ‘Wheelage Tax’ for Road Work Facing a $220,000-plus shortfall in funding for its road maintenance needs, the Nicollet County Board recently approved a $10 per-vehicle wheelage tax.

The new tax passed by a 3-2 vote, but not before commissioners took shots at the state for once again “kicking the can down the road� when it comes to long-term road and bridge funding, said Commissioner Jim Stenson of Ottawa Township.

The new tax will generate about $261,000 in revenue. The county could use the money for maintenance projects or put the

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Commissioner Jack Kolars of North Mankato said the state’s decision to allow counties to implement a wheelage tax is an opportunity. He said the county controls what transportation projects the county will spend the money on.

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Thirty Years Ago This Week

Sylvester Mahoney, died in Minneapolis at the age of 81.

Timothy T. Sullivan, a lifelong resident of the St. Thomas community, died at a hospital in St. Paul. He was 84 years old.

Donna Mae Donnelly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Donnelly of Webster, became the bride of William J. Shaughnessy, son of Mrs. Richard Shaughnessy of St. Thomas.

Mrs. Amanda Swanson, native of West Union, died at Swedish Hospital at the age of 79.

Gene O’Brien, former Belle Plaine baseball great, who switched his athletic talents to golf that summer, won his opening round in the State Amateur Golf Tournament at the Minnesota Valley course.

90 Years Ago (1925)

New High School Faculty New to the Belle Plaine High School faculty for the 1985-86 school year were back row, from left, Helen Carr (educable mentally handicapped and work experience teacher), Nancy Kopperud (vocal music teacher) and Mark Moselle (counselor). In the front row are Sarajane Myers (mathematics teacher), Lisa Schmidt (librarian) and Cheri Hanna (PLUS program).

New Elementary School Faculty New to the Belle Plaine Elementary School faculty for the 1985-86 school year were, from left, Kristen Shannon (learning disabilities teacher), Janel Eischens (second grade teacher), Carol Wischnack (fifth and sixth grade teacher) and Gloria Hene (third grade teacher).

Belle Plaine schools opened that Monday (Aug. 26) with two fewer students enrolled in the public and parochial schools compared to the start of classes in 1984. A total of 1,026 students were enrolled in the city’s schools for the 1985-86 school term as classes got underway. At Belle Plaine High School, 256 students were registered in grades 10-12. There were 211 at the junior high and 399 at the elementary school.

Both Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic and Trinity Lutheran schools reported 80 students the first day.

Belle Plaine fire officials and members of the city council were scratching their heads trying to figure out their next move after bids were opened for the new fire hall, with all nine of them well over the available construction monies.

When legal, architectural and other fees were deducted from the $300,000 fire hall bond issue approved by voters, city officials figured they had around $225,000 to spend on construction of the new fire hall. Even the lowest bid received came in at $301,300. No action was taken to accept or reject any of the bids offered. One alternative option was to reduce the size of the building from four to three bays.

The Belle Plaine district’s new county highway maintenance and storage garage was near-

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The $70,000 all-steel structure was scheduled to be finished by Sept. 15.

A two-car crash involving a Le Sueur police car took the life of 77-year-old John Sullivan, formerly of the St. Thomas area. He was crossing the southbound lane of Highway 169 with Highway 93 when his 1985 Ford Tempo was struck broadside by a 1984 Ford LTD squad car being operated by 27year-old officer Mike Waldoch.

There was plenty of interest in the newly-created job of Carver County administrator. The top county government job had attracted 38 applications with 10 days remaining before the application deadline.

Over the past 14 years, Edwin Possin of Belle Plaine, a 70-year-old retired machinist, had driven or flown to numerous foreign countries and many spots in the United States to lend a skilled hand in the construction of churches and schools.

Ronald A. Bloomquist, 41, of Jordan, passed away Aug. 22 at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. Mr. Bloomquist was the owner of the Jordan Insurance Agency, and chairman of the Minnesota State Baseball Tournament in 1981 when Jordan and Belle Plaine co-hosted the event.

The BPHS tennis team opened the 1985 season with convincing wins over Cannon Falls and Prior Lake by scores of 4-1 and 5-0, respectively. Singles winners for the Tigers were Courtney Hoelz, Sara Miller and Jill Fogarty. Also winning both their matches was the doubles team of Sally Halbmaier and Shelly Meger.

Six returning letter winners from the previous season’s district championship team led a cast of 34 girls trying out for the BPHS volleyball team. Returning letter winners were seniors Tami Kankelfitz, Ann Klehr, Mitzi Westlund and All/Conference/All-State hitter Laurie

Wolpern. The other returning letter winners were junior AllConference setter and captain Julie Halquist and sophomore Deb Zabel.

The BPHS football team was set to open the season that week on the road at Janesville.

Neil’s Pub (men) and the Lutheran Home (women) were the playoff champions of the Belle Plaine Softball League that summer.

60 Years Ago (1955)

B.E. Rohe, vice president and general manager of Minnesota Community Telephone, announced the purchase from Harry Schultz in Belle Plaine of the north 60 feet of lot 3, block 104, on Main Street. The location was the east side of the Lux Cafe. The company planned to construct a brick and tile building to house automatic (dial) equipment.

Father O’Connor, pastor of Sacred Heart parish, arrived here after spending a summer vacation in his native Ireland.

Anastasia Quinn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Quinn of Jessenland, graduated from St. Gabriel School of Nursing.

Jean Townsend, accompanied by two teachers of the Seattle, Wash., schools, arrived at the Townsend home on their return after a summer spent touring Europe.

Trinity Lutheran School opened with an expected enrollment of between 110 and 120 students. A new teacher was added, Barbara Wickus from Houston, Texas. Melville Schultz as principal and Hope Williams completed the faculty.

Frank Latzke, lifelong resident of this community, died at his home in Belle Plaine. He was 88 years old.

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Meyer observed their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house at their home near Green Isle.

John Lenihan, father of Mrs.

The month just ended was said to be the driest August ever known in the area. City weather bureau verified the local opinion by showing its 50 years of records had no August as dry.

J.A. Mohrbacher and his assistant, George Effertz, had gone to St. Paul to put up the Scott County booth at the State Fair.

Mrs. J.B. White had given up her residence in Belle Plaine and moved to St. Paul to make her home with her son, Frank.

Alwin Hespenheide was back for a visit. He was operating a bus line in the southwestern part of the state with headquarters at Preston.

At the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meierbachtol, Miss Nora Viola Meierbachtol became the bride of Jesse Saufferer of Morristown. The ceremony was performed by the uncle of the bride, Rev. E.G. Meierbachtol.

Too much backseat driving was the cause of an Iowa car getting wrecked on the Devine hill in a 20-foot leap off the grade. One woman shouted to the driver to turn left, the other said right, and the driver became confused.

Dr. Paul F. Meyer, who had been associated here with Dr. F.J. Von Bohland for several years, moved to Faribault with his family to take over the practice of a retiring physician.

The state high department let contracts in the sum of $350,000 for the paving of the 27 miles of highway from Shakopee through Jordan and Belle Plaine to the Le Sueur County line. The M.J. Nolan Co. of Minneapolis had the contract for the Belle Plaine section.

Just west of Green Isle, on the road to Arlington, a Minneapolis girl was killed when her car overturned at a sharp corner.

She was librarian at the University.

Andrew Trimbo died at his farm home in Jessenland after an illness of several years.

Ed Eckardt scheduled a Labor Day celebration in Belle Plaine.

Green Isle was coming to play the Eckardt club. He engaged a band from Glencoe to play on the streets and ball park, engaged a Minneapolis group of singers, and got a New Ulm orchestra to furnish music for a dance in the evening.

Peter Kleven had gone to Carver to attend a band concert. Deciding to come early, he returned to his car to find it loaded with electric drills and other materials used in blowing safes. His car had been picked to use in burglars’ travels. No claimant showed up for the “lost” articles.

August Bosel, prominent Henderson pioneer, died at the age of 84.

At East Union Church took place the marriage of Miss Evelyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Edberg, to Bernard Olson, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Olson. Dorothy Edberg and Hildegard Olson, Emory Olson and George Edberg were the attendants.

120 Years Ago (1895)

Wheat had dropped to 48 cents for number one quality.

There was a water famine on many farms. All the shallow wells had dried up.

The heavy bridge planks needed for re-planking the river bridge were bought at $14 per M delivered.

There was a bitter rivalry between the Twin Cities. The 1985 census showed Minneapolis increasing its population lead over St. Paul – Minneapolis 192,833 and St. Paul 140,292.

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, EPA plan will cost families Recently President Obama's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the final rule for what's known as the "Clean Power Plan." This plan is more than one thousand pages of rules and regulations that are supposedly aimed at reducing the UN fraud of global warming and carbon pollution. The net effect for families however will be huge spikes in their energy bills and the loss of thousands of jobs. Dozens of lawsuits by states and industries have been filed against this misguided energy plan.

Even President Obama's own bureaucrats have admitted this plan, which could be one of the most expensive regulations ever put forward, could possibly prevent only one tenth of one degree change in global temperatures in the coming years.

While it will fail in doing anything to meaningfully combat global warming, it will succeed in destroying coal jobs in North Dakota and in other states that rely on clean coal power to cheaply keep the lights on in people's homes.

Minnesota's must reduce emissions from power plants by over 40% by 2030. North Dakota is required to reduce emissions 45%. This will require massive, expensive changes away from the power sources we rely on now to less efficient and reliable sources like solar and wind which simply can't produce the energy we need right now for 5 million+ Minnesota residents.

This plan is nothing more than a major power play by President Obama's EPA and an attempt to punish and put out of business the remaining coal plants who have managed to survive the President's war on clean coal during his presidency. We know for a fact that clean coal is one of the least expensive and most reliable sources of energy, and attempts to move away from clean coal could risk the reliability of our entire energy grid.

Technology and American ingenuity has always solved our pollution problems. Coal has had major pollution problems in the past however modern clean coal technology has virtually eliminated any pollution concerns. Fossil fuels with modern technology are environmentally friendly and provide reliable base load electricity very inexpensively. Low cost electricity is vital to our businesses, farms and families. Unfortunately the DFL green agenda is going to drive up electricity cost exponentially and do nothing for the environment.

The House passed bipartisan legislation this past year that would have required the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to secure legislative approval before sending their final plan for Minnesota to the EPA. Unfortunately many environmentalist Democrats and Governor Dayton opposed these efforts, blocking any chance for the legislature and their constituents to weigh in and force changes to the plan. Effectively, Governor Dayton and his PUC bureaucrats have the power to dramatically alter Minnesota's energy policy, and refused to give the people's elected representatives the opportunity to review the plan first.

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Dear Editor, County Benefits from University Partnership The Resilient Communities Project (RCP) is an awardwinning program at the University of Minnesota that matches community-identified projects with faculty and students to research, analyze, and develop options to address local issues.

In March, the University selected Carver County through a competitive process, thereby designating Carver County as RCP’s partner community for the 2015-2016 school year.

Carver County’s partnership with the University will put students to work on about 25 to 30 different projects for the County, several Cities, School District 112, the Historical Society, and SouthWest Transit.

The projects will tackle such challenges as housing opportunity, transportation, human services, community development, environmental management, community relations and engagement, and effective administration.

The County benefits from this partnership in many ways, including efficient access to a full range of U of MN departments and resources, increased local capacity through access to students and faculty, an infusion of energy and creativity to move projects forward, opportunities to test new ideas and make data driven decisions, and opportunities to network with young professionals entering the workforce.

The University and students benefit too with opportunities to network by working handin-hand with staff, access to high-quality and well organized projects, experience applying knowledge and skills to realworld projects, ability to make a difference in a community, and visibility and recognition for their work.

At a recent County work session, we had a few members of the public express concern regarding this partnership. We appreciate their concern and listen to their objections. However, the County can assure you that there is no evidence that RCP or the University of Minnesota is part of any alleged worldwide conspiracy theory related to the United Nations Agenda 21 or ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability.

These are community selected projects and the communities are able to decide what to do with the information that students provide.

Carver County is excited to partner with the University and its talented faculty and students to bring energy, fresh ideas, and resources to these community-identified priorities.

In researching their success in other communities, including the Cities of Rosemount, North St. Paul, and Minnetonka, I am sure that Carver County and our partners will receive a great value.

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Union Hill by: Edna Weiers St. John’s Catholic Church St. Scholastica Church Father Dave and Deacon Bob Saturday Mass at 8:15 p.m. at St. Scholastica Servers: Joseph & Trenton Huebl Sunday Mass at 8 a.m. at St. Scholastica Servers: Joe & Matthew Schoenecker Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Servers: Gloria, Owen & Sylvia Lemke and Will Fahey Wednesday at St. John’s 5 pm Mass, Confession 5:30 pm ***** Katelyn and Nick Zurn were the honored guests at a gathering at the Zurn home on Sunday night. Katelyn is leaving for Ireland, Greece and Rome on Tuesday. She is traveling first to Ireland to stay with her traveling companion’s cousins in Dublin, Ireland. After a week in Dublin, they will continue on to Athens, Greece where she will be with a group of students from CSB and SJU. The group will study seven weeks in Athens, and then off to Rome for the rest of the semester. She will be returning home just a few days before Christmas.

St. Thomas

Nick Zurn was celebrating his golden 22nd birthday weekend, and surprised everyone coming home on Sunday to wish Katelyn farewell. Other guests were Flavian and Edna Weiers, Connie Zurn, Jeanette Tolzmann, and Andy Zurn from St. Paul.

A reminder of St. John’s Union Hill 150th Anniversary Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015. Mass 10 a.m., lunch, music and socializing to follow at KC Hall in New Prague. All parishioners and former parish members invited.

We appreciate Ron and Kenny Pint for keeping the church grounds and cemetery lawns cut and trimmed. Also Theresa Ruhland for planting and tending to all the flowers. It all looks beautiful.

Aaron Seurer was honored on his birthday Sunday with a party at his mom, Noreen Seurer’s home. His sister and brothers and their families and some friends celebrated with him.

Humor Corner: If lawyers are disbarred and clergymen defrocked, doesn’t it then follow that electricians can be delighted, musicians deposed, tree surgeons debarked and dry cleaners depressed!

With Lots to Sell, Le Center Enters Real Estate Business The City of Le Center will soon have residential property for sale. Interested? Call Le Center City Hall.

The city council recently moved toward purchasing four lots in the Horizon Addition on Commerce Drive. The lots come with $60,000 in special assessments against them, assessments the city will likely forgive if the buyer(s) agrees to develop the lots within a year.

The city council still needs to finalize a purchase agree-

ment with Le Sueur County, the Le Center Leader recently reported. The county tried to sell the lots via auction earlier this year, but received no bids, the Le Center Leader recently reported.

Le Center already owns two blighted properties, one on Cordova and the other on South Maple avenues. The city is considering allowing its fire department to use those houses for training purposes.

by: Loni Graham Upcoming masses at St. Thomas: Saturday, October 3, at 4 pm with Father Dave Barrett will be said for Gary and Shirley Rutt, who are celebrating their 50th Anniversary.

Mass is scheduled here in St. Thomas for Saturday, October 10, 5 p.m. with Fr. Hessian.

Masses at St. Anne’s in Le Sueur are scheduled for Saturdays at 5:15 p.m., Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m.

Kevin and Cari Landwer family of Mankato enjoyed sights of the Black Hills last week….

Mount Rushmore, Wind Cave, Bronze Statues of Presidents in Rapid City... When asked what they liked best, 6-yearold Madelyn said “seeing the prairie dogs”, Katelyn, 8, said “being together”.

Brown and Halloran families, save the date: We are gathering at noon for an annual reunion on September 12 at the Union Square Park in Belle Plaine.

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2015 Pioneer Power Show this weekend: “Deere thru the Ages” is the theme, featuring John Deere. Another reason to wear green! Big auction on Friday, Steam Engine Joe’s engine is coming from Montgomery.

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The week of Aug. 17-23, Belle was transported to an area hosPlaine police responded to the pital. following selected calls: The driver of a vehicle stopped near the intersection of HighMonday, Aug. 17 way 169 and145th Street at A person on the 22300 block 10:51 p.m. for a speeding vioof Union Trail reported at 7:30 lation was also cited for driving a.m. property damage. A per- with a suspended license. son saw a black Dodge pickup A person on the 200 block of knock over a fire hydrant and West State Street complained drive away. Police are investi- at 11:59 p.m. about loud noise. gating.

After investigation, a man was A man on the 100 block of charged with fifth-degree posNorth Meridian Street was tak- session of a controlled suben into custody at 6:48 p.m. on stance. an outstanding Scott County ar- Saturday, Aug. 22 rest warrant.

The driver of a vehicle stopped A person on the 300 block of for speeding near the intersecSouth Walnut Street called for tion of Highway 169 and West medical help at 8:11 p.m. A girl 150th Street at 2:12 a.m. was was transported to an area hos- also cited for driving without a pital. valid Minnesota license.

Tuesday, Aug. 18 A man on the 200 block of A woman on the 200 block of West State Street called for North Willow Street reported medical help at 7:08 a.m. A vandalism at 8:20 a.m. An un- woman was transported to an known person used a key to area hospital. scratch a vehicle.

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BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

Belle Plaine Girls Will Need New Propeller to Defend MRC Crown

by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School girls’ cross country team will have to make do without the most decorated runner in program history for the first time in six years this season. Sixtime state qualifier and AllMinnesota River Conference selection Janessa Meuleners has taken her running shoes to the University of North Dakota.

Meuleners led the Tigers to their third straight MRC team championship last October, the school’s fourth such title since 2006. Meuleners also raced to her third individual conference title last season and eventually placed fourth at state.

Who will replace Meuleners as the program’s premier female runner may be answered in the next couple of weeks.

Two candidates could be senior Alissa Schultz and eighthgrader Emily Berger, who along with Meuleners made up three quarters of Belle Plaine’s state Class 1A track and field champion 4x800-meter relay Among the members of this year’s BPHS girls’ cross country team participating in this past Monday morning’s MRC scrimmage run at Baylor Park in NYA team this past spring. Schultz were, from left, Hailey Witt, Alissa Schultz, Danika Schroeder, Trinity Webb, Hannah Witt, Jessica Brueggemeier, Sophie Mewes, McKenna Hermann, Thea and senior teammate Danika Iverson, Cassie Stolt, Emily Berger, Alexa Lenz and Kailey Noll.

Schroeder both earned allconference honors by placing sixth and ninth, respectively, at last October’s cross country conference meet.

Also returning for the Tigers and their places among 49 runners at last year’s MRC Meet are freshman Hannah Witt (13th), eighth-grader McKenna Hermann (14th) and junior Hailey Witt (19th).

Among the others vying for varsity spots in 2015 are Cassie Stolt, Trinity Webb, Sophie Mewes, Jessica Brueggemeier, Thea Iverson, Alexa Lenz, Kailey Noll and Jamie Zahn.

Boys’ Preview

The Belle Plaine boys’ cross country team, which placed second at last year’s Minnesota River Conference Meet, graduated two of its three allMRC runners from 2014. In- Among the members of this year’s BPHS boys’ cross country team participating in this past Monday morning’s MRC scrimmage run at Baylor Park in NYA cluded are Carter Olson, who were, from left, Kellen Bergs, Jack Otto, Dylan Bigaouette, Kyle Siemon, Elliot Rudd, Sam Gregory, Taylor Witt, Noah Mewes, Stephen LaJeunesse, Ryan finished sixth in the confer- Bremseth-Vining, Derek May, Derek Guscette and Luke Hallgren. ence meet, and Max Hughes, who was 10th.

Leading the cast of returnees this year is sophomore Kyle Siemon, who gained all-

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conference honors last season by placing seventh among 56 runners at the MRC Meet.

Also back for Belle Plaine and their placing at the 2014 MRC Meet are junior Kellen Bergs (11th) and senior Dylan Bigaouette (13th). Others returning are Elliot Rudd, Jack Otto, Sam Gregory and Carter Corl.

Also trying to hop on the varsity train this season are Ryan Bremseth-Vining, Luke Hallgren, Taylor Witt, Derek May, Nate Loegering, Noah Hastings, Ethan Keohavong, Ben Hunsader, Drew Hastings, Noah Mewes, Stephen LaJeunesse and Derek Guscette.

Steve Schroeder, who is in his 16th season as the coach of the Belle Plaine boys’ and girls’ teams, said he has a “hardworking, fun-loving, enthusiSteve Schroeder, who is in his 16th season as head coach of the Belle Plaine boys’ and girls’ astic” group of boys and girls cross country teams, ran with some of his runners prior to the start of Monday morning’s to work with this year, which has resulted in a “great team conference scrimmage at Baylor Park in Norwood Young America.

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BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

WEDNESDAY, august 26, 2015

H.S. Football

Tigers Hurry Past Raiders

by Dan Ruud Norwood Young America, coming off a state tournament appearance in 2014, was driving for the go-ahead touchdown early in the third quarter during what was a 7-6 Belle Plaine lead. But Kellen Erpenbach’s pass in the end zone was intercepted by defensive back Matt Nelson, who returned the ball to the Tiger 18 yard line.

Nothing went right for the Raiders after that as the Tigers scored the game’s final 26 points on their way to a 33-6 season-opening victory at Norwood Young America Monday night.

The game was originally scheduled to be played Saturday night but was rescheduled due to Saturday evening’s severe weather threat. Belle Plaine’s victory avenged a 21-0 loss at

NYA last season.

The Tigers, who played a hurry-up, no-huddle offense all night, never trailed in the game.

They scored first after they recovered a Raiders fumble at the NYA 20 yard line. That led to a 17-yard scoring play by sophomore running back Marcus Walsh, who caught a short pass from quarterback Luke Narveson and outraced the coverage to the end zone. Ruben Baltierrez’s extra-point kick was good, making it 7-0 with 8:29 left in the first quarter.

The Raiders responded with an 11-play, 70-yard touchdown march culminating on an 8-yard scoring toss from Erpenbach to Brice Panning. The extra-point kick failed and the Tigers clung to a one-point lead with 2:47 left in the first quarter.

There was no scoring in the

second quarter, which was punctuated by a huge goal-line stand

by Belle Plaine in the closing seconds of the half. NYA had driven all the way from its own 2-yard line to inside the Belle Plaine 10 yard line. On fourth and goal from the 2 yard line, with only a few seconds left, the Raiders were stopped well short of the goal line, keeping the count at 7-6 heading into halftime.

After returning the secondhalf kickoff to its own 28, the Raiders commenced another long drive that ended in disappointment – that being Nelson’s interception in the end zone.

That’s where the game turned as the Tigers promptly marched 82 yards, the final 18 coming on an 18-yard scoring toss from Narveson to wide receiver Johnny Vinkemeier, who made

The Tigers’ Taylor Yahnke dragged down a NYA ball carrier during Monday evening’s game at NYA.

Belle Plaine sophomore Marcus Walsh caught a short pass and outraced the secondary on a 17-yard touchdown play Monday evening at NYA. He also scored on a 63-yard run in the second half.

Belle Plaine’s Matt Nelson, left, and Branden Schulz broke up this pass play in the end zone, which was intercepted by Nelson. The play occurred in the third quarter and was the turning point of the game.

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Baltierrez’s extra-point boot made it 14-6 with 6:31 left in the third quarter.

Belle Plaine’s defense forced a three-and-out and the Tigers received the punt at their own 37 yard line. On the next play, Walsh took the handoff and scampered 63 yards down the right sideline for his second TD of the game. Baltierrez’s kick gave the Tigers a 15-point cushion and the rout was on with 3:18 left in the third quarter.

NYA was forced to punt again on its next possession, bringing back out Belle Plaine’s no-huddle offense. A sevenplay, 50-yard scoring drive was capped by a 4-yard keeper by Narveson, making it 27-6 with 10:42 left in the game.

After forcing another NYA punt, the Tigers stayed in giddy-up mode and running back Carter Brink took off on a 67yard run to the NYA 7 yard line.

A couple of plays later, Brink plunged into the end zone from a yard out to make it 33-6 with 5:40 left in the game, which would be the final.

No individual or team statistics totals were available prior to Tuesday’s press time.

Routs Galore In other opening-week games involving teams on the Tigers’ schedule this season, Albert Lea, which will visit Belle Plaine 7 p.m. this Friday, was blanked by Waseca 34-0. Belle Plaine will be at Waseca on

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BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

WEDNESDAY, august 26, 2015

H.S. Tennis

Tigers Look to Turn Around Many of Last Year’s Close Losses

Members of this year’s BPHS tennis team are, from left, Kiersten Skel- lin Preusser, Gabrielle Malecha, Rachel Schroers, Katlin Sannan, Lauley, Jamie Piampiano, Jenna Westin, Bailey Gavin, Kaitlyn Funk, Cait- ren Murphy, Sarah Luskey and Grace Olson. Missing from the photo is Ireland Lambrecht.

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by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School tennis team returns several key players from the 2014 squad that finished 3-5 in the Minnesota River Conference, good for a third place tie with TriCity United in the five-team standings behind champion Le Sueur-Henderson (7-1) and Sibley East (6-2). Jordan (1-7) finished last.

The Tigers, who lost numerous close matches last season and could very well of taken second place in the conference standings, were the only MRC team to beat LS-H. That victory occurred in late September and was followed up by a tough 4-3 loss to No. 2 seed St. Peter in the first round of the Section 2A Team Tournament.

Belle Plaine finished the sea-

Annette Moylan, who is in her 12th season as coach of the Tigers, led her players in some stretching drills during the first day of practice on Aug. 17.

by straight sets before falling to top seed Karleigh Wolff of Blue Earth Area in two sets.

Olson was knocked out of the tournament in the first round.

Annette Moylan, who is in her 12th season as head coach for Belle Plaine, said Lambrecht and Olson will be in the No. 1 and No. 2 singles slots this season.

Senior Rachel Schroers, who was all-conference honorable mention as a junior, is expected to start the season at No. 1 doubles. She will co-captain the team along with Olson.

Among the others expected to crack the starting lineup (several spots are still up in the air) are 2014 letter winners Katlin Sannan (No. 3 singles), Bailey Gavin (No. 4 singles), Sarah Luskey (doubles), Lauren Murphy (doubles) and Caitlin Preusser (doubles).

2014-10-27-04.eps Kate Schmit, who was 8-0 in doubles play in the MRC last season, graduated, as did fellow all-MRC honoree Jane Schneider. Also gone is honorable mention recipient Leah Schaefer. Shannon Egan and Emilyn Siemon also graduated.

Carlie Brandt of LS-H, who was the 2014 section individual champion and was 8-0 in the MRC en route to being named the conference’s most valuable player, will be seeking her fifth all-conference selection as she

son 5-15 overall, with 10 of those losses by a 4-3 score.

Leading the cast of returnees this year are all-MRC selectees Ireland Lambrecht and Grace Olson.

Lambrecht, a junior this year, and Olson, now a senior, played singles last year. Both played in the section individual tournament, where Lambrecht won both her first two matches

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plays her senior season for the Giants, who are due to return four of their all-conference players from last season. Sibley East is returning two of its three all-conference selections.

Tri-City United graduated both of its top players. Jordan had no all-conference players in 2014.

Moylan said the top teams in the section look to be United South Central and St. Peter.

Topping the Giants for a conference championship is a tall order this season but that is one of the goals Moylan has for her team in 2015.

“I have a coachable group of hard-working young ladies who are determined to give their best effort,” said Moylan, adding that the goal this season is to “win the MRC and see my players improve individually and collectively as a team . . . I have a nice combination of experienced and younger players.

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BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

H.S. Volleyball

With Firepower Back from Last Year, Belle Plaine Has High Goals

by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School volleyball team was a tri-champion of the Minnesota River Conference last season, having shared it with Jordan and Sibley East all with 6-1 records.

The Tigers managed feat despite having their primary hitter and all-state player Mariena Hayden out with an injury much of the regular season. The Tigers went on to win the Section 2AA championship and place third at the state Class 2A tournament in St. Paul, winning two of three matches there.

All but one player, starting right-side hitter Amelia Kahle, who graduated, are back this season and starved for a return trip to the state tournament, where at the least they want to make it to the state championship match for the first time in program history.

“They look great,” said Tigers coach Cassie Koch, who is in her sixth season as head coach.

“So much talent in one gym is truly remarkable for one high school program. This is a group of great kids who are without a doubt hungry for a higher finish at the state tournament.”

Hayden, who is back for her junior year, was recently named to the Soph 79 team, meaning she is one of the top 79 volleyball players in the nation for her class. She was also put on the watch list for pre-season AllAmerican status this season by the www.prepvolleyball.com.

Hayden, a 6-0 outside hitter, missed the first two-thirds of the 2014 season with a back injury, but returned to make a big impact on the Tigers over the last third.

In 49 sets played, Hayden recorded 314 kills, 145 digs and 36 aces. Over three state tournament matches comprising 14 sets, she amassed 93 kills and 50 digs.

Because she missed so much of the MRC season, Hayden was not selected for the all-conference team but three of her teammates were, all of whom are back on the court this year.

Included is senior outside hitter Dakotah Poitra, who was named the MRC’s most valuable player in 2014. She posted 20 ace serves, 26 total blocks, 305 kills, 218 digs and 286 perfect service receptions during the regular season. Poitra was named to the State Coaches As-

Members of the 2015 BPHS volleyball team include, from left, Danielle Taylor, Elizabeth Johnson, Paige Narveson, McKenzie Koepp, Dakotah Poitra, Kaylee Hentges, Ally Anderson, Mariena Hayden, Abbie Siegle and Taylor Kruger. sociation 2014 All-State team.

She and Hayden were also named to the State Class 2A All-Tournament team.

The other two all-conference recipients last season and back this year are junior Elizabeth Johnson and senior Kaylee Hentges. Johnson, a libero, had 30 ace serves, 295 digs and 425 perfect service receptions in 2014. Hentges, a middle blocker, had 18 ace serves on a teambest 97 percent efficiency last regular season. She also had 247 kills, 39 total blocks and 111 digs.

Setter Danielle Taylor, who was named all-conference honorable mention last year, is back for her junior season. The other returning starter is senior middle blocker McKenzie Koepp.

Letter winners rejoining the squad are senior Ally Anderson, junior Taylor Kruger, sophomore Abbie Siegle and freshman Paige Narveson.

“We are only carrying 10

players and playing 8-9 in the starting rotation,” said Koch, adding that one of the keys to achieving the team’s high expectations this season will be “staying injury free.”

Team captains this year are Hentges, Poitra and Johnson.

Koch expects her team’s strengths to be its “experience, powerful attack and well-positioned players, all of whom are very comfortable with where they’re playing and have proven to be successful at that position.”

The other two MRC tri-champions in 2014 (Jordan and Sibley East) hope to be back in the mix this year. Jordan, like Belle Plaine, returns all three of its 2014 all-MRC honorees as well as its honorable mention recipient. Sibley East graduated three of its top four players. Koch expects Jordan and perennial power Mayer Lutheran to present the Tigers with their biggest challenges in the conference.

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Belle Plaine’s Dakotah Poitra, left, who was the Minnesota River Conference’s most valuable player and an all-state selection last season, is back for her senior year.

For the section, Koch has Jor- Chelsea (Buesgens) Hutchidan, Kenyon-Wanamingo and son, Chelsey Earney and Lyle Glencoe-Silver Lake as the Noah. teams to beat besides her own.

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Chatfield Rec Fields Cost: $25 Saturday Mornings Fall Tackle Football Chevrolet Soccer 5th & 6th Grade girls start 3rd - 6th Grade Jamboree practice August 24th 6:30pm Saturday Mornings Saturday, September 26th Sign up immediately by Sign up immediately by contacting community ed - Cost: 12:00pm - 2:00pm contacting community ed - Cost: $40 $60 Chevy Test Drive & Soccer Flag Football K-2 Scrimmages at Hertiage Square Girls Volleyball Saturdays, Sept 12th - Oct 10th Park 3rd - 6th Grade 10:00 - 11:30 am

Search on for Miss Teen Scott Co. If you are female, single, never been married and between the ages of 13 to 18 years, applications are being accepted for the title of 2016 Miss Teen Scott County.

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Scott County Mobile Clinics Scott County Public Health holds the Scott County Mobile Clinic two times per month from 2-5 p.m. at various locations in Scott County in partnership with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.

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No appointments are needed. Call Scott County Public Health at 952-496-8555 or log onto www.co.scott.mn.us for information on dates and locations.

Matt Saxe Chevrolet Buick Invites You to Take the Wheel at Raising $10,000 to Support the Belle Plaine School District Matt Saxe Chevrolet Buick “ups the ante” by holding a fundraising event to bolster the choir program at Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High.

The goal is $10,000 with a new and improved test drive program this October 3rd at Matt Saxe Chevrolet Buick in Belle Plaine. As in past years the oneday, 8 hour long test-drive event will to help raise thousands of dollars for the Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High but this year the new Buick Drive For Your Students event won’t have the usual $6,000 cap according to Matt Saxe. “We are excited to be able to give Mrs. Gorton and the choir students an opportunity to earn $10,000 if they can do 500 test drives in one day” said Saxe.

Each participant who takes a test drive will earn $20 which will be donated by Matt Saxe and Buick regardless of whether or not the 500 test drive mark is reached. “Given the past success of test drive events at the dealership with 327 test drives being the current record we

really want to see the school hit the 500 mark and get the full $10,000 and I know that if anybody can pull it off, it will be Mrs. Gorton and the choir students” says Saxe. “Her organization and understanding of the process along with the excitement the kids generate around town during the event really makes this a fun day” To help the school reach the 500 test drive mark the dealership is expanding the entire program with several changes from past years events. Saxe explains that there will be a new larger test track area to drive on and there will be over 12 vehicles available to drive this year. There will also be additional vehicles available for longer test drives for those that are interested.

“The challenge this year will be to complete at least 1 test drive during every minute

of the event” says Mrs. Gorton “We have 480 minutes to do the event and we plan to get all 500 available test drives done” Plus there will be plenty of entertainment with a bounce house for the kids and a live radio broadcast from KCHK radio. There will also be the famous Knights of Columbus hamburger stand and refreshments by the Belle Plaine Concert Choir Club .

Community support is something Matt Saxe has built his business around, as a past recipient of the Belle Plaine Schools Friend of Education Award in 2014 and the donator of the last 6 Dollars for Scholars vehicles Saxe feels that community support is a moral imperative for local businesses in the communities where they operate and says “Belle Plaine is a great community to call home

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and to work in, as the only new car dealer in town we are thrilled to play a role in accelerating students growth and development because they are the future of this local community and remember, the more people who come out and test drive the more money the school will earn”!

The event will be held rain or shine on Saturday October 3rd from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Matt Saxe Chevrolet Buick, 909 Enterprise Drive in Belle Plaine.

Anyone wishing to drive must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid drivers license.

Volunteer opportunities are available this year for anyone who wants to help the school call Matt Saxe to sign up at 952873-2234, email at matt@saxechevybuick.com or Cheryl Gorton at 952-973-2403 , email at cgorton@ belleplaine.k12. mn.us

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Superintendent’s Update

By Dr. Kelly Smith

After writing over 550 columns for the Belle Plaine Herald over the past 11 plus years, it is a little strange trying to put into words what is going through my mind as I write this last column as the superintendent of the Belle Plaine Schools. Ultimately, I have gone back to a column that I wrote for Thanksgiving week in 2009 to help me complete this final column. I have replaced Thanksgiving in the article with “retirement” and the word “thankful” with “grateful”.

As retirement approaches, there are many things to be grateful for as I have served as the superintendent of the Belle Plaine Public Schools. I am grateful for a supportive community that has stood by our schools financially as we have worked hard to improve our facilities and the technology available within them.

We have also been supported through the passage of our operating levy several years ago and that has been a critical piece to the financial stability that we have seen over the past several years. That financial support will be needed into the future as we seek to maintain a quality school district.

I am grateful for the wonderful students who enter our buildings every day to improve themselves academically and personally. We have great students here in Belle Plaine doing great things for themselves and for others.

I am grateful for a great team of employees who are dedicated to increasing the academic capabilities of all of our students.

Whether it is the building administrator, the classroom paraprofessional, or the classroom teacher, all have a common goal of academic excellence for our students.

I am grateful for community members who are willing to run in an election to serve the community as a member of the Belle Plaine School Board. Being a board member can be a difficult duty at times and I am fortunate to have worked with outstanding board members who have been committed to academic performance throughout my years here in Belle Plaine.

The Belle Plaine Schools were a wonderful place for our children to go to school and to graduate. They were well prepared for the rigors of their next step in life and I am grateful for that.

Finally, thanks to everyone who have supported the office of superintendent here in Belle Plaine. I encourage you to continue your support of the district as Dr. Ryan Laager begins his tenure as superintendent of schools on September 1.

As always, if you have any questions about school matters, please feel free to check our website at www.belleplaine.k12. mn.us. Go Tigers!

New Prague Schools Enjoying Surprise Enrollment Growth New Prague public schools will have more students than even district officials expected when the 2015-16 school year begins next month.

The district initially planned for 256 kindergartners. Now, it expects more than 300 arrive Sept. 8.

Elementary enrollment across the district has been rising, as more families move into the New Prague Area School District. The district has taken in 20 new elementary school students in the past month, the New

Prague Times recently reported.

Raven Stream Elementary, on the west side of the district, will have 638 students in 2015-16.

Its capacity is 700. Falcon Ridge Elementary in Elko New Market is at capacity with 650 students.

The district is looking at how to best handle the growing enrollment.

A committee will study the possibility of changing enrollment boundaries for the New Prague public elementary schools. Its report is due before the school board this winter.

Carver Eyes City Land for Possible Elementary School If the Eastern Carver County School District’s bond referendum passes Nov. 3, land in the City of Carver will be home to a new elementary school. The city council recently did its part to preserve a site for the new school.

The city council recently approved a $20,000 purchase option on approximately 30 acres west of Jonathan Carver Parkway (County Road 11), north of the bus transit station and Highway 212.

The land is one of two sites the Chaska-based school district eyed. The City of Chaska also had a site proposed for a new elementary school. A school

district facilities committee recommended the Carver site earlier this summer.

The land is selling for $65,000 per net acre (about $2 million), the Chaska Herald recently reported. If the referendum is approved, the land sale will be completed and construction begins. The school would be scheduled to open in the all of 2017.

The referendum includes two questions – the first for authority to sell $66.7 million in bonds to build and improve facilities and the second to increase the per-student excess levy from $379.19 to $829.19.

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Expanded Clancy’s, New Hotel B.P. Food Shelf, Other Groups Plans Back on Track in Jordan Could Benefit from SHIP Grant After the initial investment firm withdrew from the proposed project to bring a hotel and expanded Clancy’s restaurant to Jordan, a new partner has the project back on its feet.

The Jordan City Council recently transferred all approvals already granted from the initial applicant to the new firm, KD Management, LLC. At the request of Terry Eid of Terrance Eid Construction, KD Management, LLC has joined the project. Shorewood-based

KD Management replaces Jordan Hotel Partners, LLC. It withdrew from the project May 1, the Jordan Independent recently reported.

“I am a fan of Jordan for many, many reasons and it made sense for our company to be involved,” said Ken Dowell, principal with KD Management, LLC Dowell’s company has made some minor changes to the hotel plan. Three of the rooms will be converted to suites and the

hotel’s pool will be larger. The city likes the changes, believing they will make the product better, said City Administrator Tom Nikkunen.

The project will be just east of Highway 169 and the existing restaurant and north of Highway 282. Groundbreaking for the new Clancy’s Restaurant will be later this year.

Once it is completed, the hotel will be built on the site of the existing Clancy’s.

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The council approved changing the mayor’s term from two years to four. It approved changing the city’s elections from odd years to even years, and it approved paying coun-

cil members $50 for attending meetings outside of formal council meetings.

Mayor Brad Tabke and councilors Kathi Mocol and Jay Whiting voted in favor of changes the three ordinances.

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The city is planning one-time five-year terms for seats up for election this fall (2016-2020) to accommodate the transition to even-year elections. All five council members will be up for re-election in 2018 and 2020.

Whiting supported the move to even-year elections with the hope of bringing more attention and participation to city elections. Councilor Mike Luce opposed the switch, fearing candidates for state and federal offices will overshadow the city candidates.

Councilor Matt Lehman said the city should have worked in concert with the Shakopee School District in the move.

The district will now bear the entire $15,000 cost of running an odd-year election rather than share it with the city.

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Mayor Mark Windschitl said during the workshop the city can’t deny Target’s application simply because it doesn’t want to approve it. But the mayor later cast the only vote against the application.

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Legal Notices CITY OF BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC NOTICE The Belle Plaine Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, September 14, 2015 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as persons may reasonably be heard, and the Belle Plaine City Council will also conduct a public hearing on Monday, September 21, 2015 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as persons may reasonably be heard, at City Hall, 218 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011.

The purpose of the hearings is to receive and consider public comment on a request by Oakwood Custom Builders, 994 Vine Street, Jordan, MN for an after-the-fact variance from Section 1105.06, Subd. 5. 3 b, to reduce the minimum side yard setback from 10 feet to 9.8 feet, to allow a newly-constructed house to remain at 956 Plateau Lane, in the R-2, Single Family Low Density District.

Information pertaining to this request is available for review at City Hall, Monday- Friday, 8:00am4:30 pm, or by calling 952-8735553. All oral and written comments will be heard at the above referenced hearing times, or may be mailed or delivered to the City of Belle Plaine, 218 North Meridian Street, P.O. Box 129, Belle Plaine, MN 56011.

Holly J. Kreft City Administrator Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, August 26, 2015.

CITY OF BELLE PLAINE ORDINANCE 15-06 AMENDING THE CITY CODE

BY AMENDING SECTIONS 403.05 USE OF BOW AND ARROW THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLE PLAINE DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Section 403.05, USE OF BOW AND ARROW, is hereby amended as follows: It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot a bow and arrow except for the following: A. In the physical education program in a school supervised by a member of its faculty, a communitywide supervised class.

B. An event specifically authorized by the Council.

C. At a bow and arrow range authorized by the Council.

D. On private property located north of the Union Pacific Railroad property subject to the following conditions: a. Allowed only during the hunting season for bow and arrow, as authorized by State of Minnesota. b. All other regulations established by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources regarding hours, limits, zones, and so forth, shall be adhered to except that no shooting or discharge of any bow or arrow shall be within five hundred (500) feet of any residential or commercial structure, public street, roadways, sidewalk, or trail. c. Written permission shall be granted by the property owner. d. Obtain a permit on application forms made available from the Belle Plaine Police Department. e. Establish signage stating “No Trespassing – Private Property” at reasonable intervals and all points of entry and exit. f. Hunters attempting to recover wounded game must inform the landowner prior to entering land. g. Any constructed tree stand shall be at least five (5) above ground level.

Section 2. Chapter 1, Section 108, Fees, Subd. 1, Fee Schedule, is amended as follows: Bow and Arrow Hunting Permit – Annual Fee - $25.00 Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its publication.

Passed and duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Belle Plaine this 17th day of August, 2015.

ATTEST: Mike Pingalore, Mayor Holly J. Kreft, City Administrator Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, August 26, 2015.

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Scott County Community Development Agency (CDA) Board of Commissioners has set a public hearing for 4:00 p.m. on September 8, 2015, at the Office of the Agency, 323 S. Naumkeag St., Shakopee, MN, to propose to develop a 51-unit multifamily rental housing development project in the City of Shakopee, for low and moderate income seniors (the "Project") and to finance the same with bonds secured primarily by revenues of the Project and other amounts pledged thereto, and secondarily by the full faith and credit of Scott County (the "County"). As conditions to the development and financing of the Project, the CDA is required by Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047 to hold a public hearing regarding (i) the adoption of a housing finance program for the Project (the "Program") and (ii) the CDA's pledge of the full faith and credit of the County to secure bonds issued pursuant to the Program.

By Order of the Board of Commissioners of the Scott County Community Development Agency By: /s/William I. Jaffa Executive Director Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 19 and 26, 2015.

PUBLIC HEARING The Scott County Development Agency has developed its Annual Agency Plan and/or components in compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. It is available for review at the Agency’s Office located at 323 South Naumkeag Street, Shakopee, MN. The Agency’s hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Public comments will be accepted through the Public Hearing date/ time of October 13, 4:00 p.m. at the Office of the Agency.

By: /s/William I. Jaffa Executive Director Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 19 and 26, 2015.

State of Minnesota County of Scott District Court Judicial District: 1 Court File Number: 70-FA-15-13913 Case Type: Dissolution

Order for service by alternate means minn. stat. 518.11(c)

In Re the Marriage of: Lan Jacobson Name of Petitioner and Marc Douglas Jacobson Name of Respondent Upon petitioner's Application for Service by Alternate Means and the files and records of this action, the Court finds: Personal service on respondent cannot be made.

This proceeding involves real estate located in Scott County, Minnesota.

Publication in Scott County, MN might reasonably succeed in notifying respondent of this proceeding.

Therefore, it is ordered pursuant to Minnesota Statute 518.11(c): Service shall be made by publishing the Summons, which shall contain the legal description of the real estate, in a legal newspaper in Scott County, Minnesota, once each week for three consecutive weeks.

Property ID: 01-77000-01-040 Townhouse 4th Addition 4 1 Dated: July 22, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts July 22, 2015 By the Court: Rex Stacey Judge of District Court Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 12, 19 and 26, 2015.

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: 11/25/2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $323,896.89 MORTGAGOR(S): Jon A. Mocol and Kathleen Hofer-Mocol, husband and wife with joint tenancy MORTGAGEE: Household Industrial Finance Company by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., as its attorney in fact DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 12/19/2006 as Document Number A759950 in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 04/04/2014 as Document Number A956068 in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 27-260004-0 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: SITUATE IN SCOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 4, BLOCK 1, PRAIRIE VILLAGE 3RD ADDITION, SECOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA. ABSTRACT STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1941 Groveland Way, Shakopee, MN 55379 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Household Industrial Finance Company by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., as its attorney in fact RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans TRANSACTION AGENT: None THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $418,560.42 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 Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 09/10/2015 at 10:00 A.M. PLACE OF SALE: Scott County Sheriff’s Office, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379 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) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six months from the date of sale.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstat-

ed under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 03/10/2015, or the next business day if 03/10/2015 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S 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 MORTGAGED PREMISESARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 07/22/2015 U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee Klatt, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 22, 29 and August 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2015.

REQUEST FOR BIDS Bids will be received by the Scott County Procurement Department GC215, Scott County Government Center, Shakopee, Minnesota, 55379-1220 until 2:00 o’clock p.m., Tuesday September 8th, 2015 for the service of heating and cooling roof top units at various Scott County Facilities. Copies of the RFB may be obtained at the Scott County Procurement Department by emailing at jmbeuch@co.scott. mn.us or calling at 952.496.8399.

Specifications may also be obtained by visiting the Scott County Government Center, Procurement Department GC215, Shakopee, Minnesota, 55379-1220 or online at the official Scott County website at www.co.scott.mn.us.

The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids in the complete discretion of the County.

Advertisement of bids is pursuant to Minnesota Statues Sections 375.21, 471.345, and 471.35.

Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 19 and 26, 2015.

State of Minnesota County of Scott First Judicial District District Court probate division Court File No: 70-PR-15-15574 Notice to creditors: Foreign personal representatives acting in minnesota Estate of Terence Michael Clarke, a/k/a Terence M. Clarke, Decedent Notice is given that Kerry K. Baubie, residing at 15291 Briarcrest Circle, Fort Myers, FL, 33912 and U.S. Bank National Association, whose address is Trisha Vicario, Vice President, Estate Administration Services, 101 Fifth Street E. 12th Floor, St. Paul, MN 55101 are the domiciliary foreign Personal Representatives ("Personal Representatives") for the estate of Terence Michael Clarke, a resident of the State of Florida.

On July 20, 2015, the Personal Representatives filed with the Court a document stating an intention to exercise, as to assets in Minnesota, all powers of a local Personal Representative and to maintain actions and proceedings in Minnesota in accordance with Minn.

Stat. 524.4-205.

Notice is also given that any Minnesota creditor who objects to the Personal Representatives' exercise of power over assets in Minnesota must file a written objection within 60 days from the Personal Representatives' filing. If no objections are filed, the representatives may, after the expiration of the 60 day period, exercise all powers of a local Personal Representative.

Dated: August 11, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts August 11, 2015 By: Delores A. Beussman Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Foreign Personal Representatives Eileen M. Day Stinson Leonard Street LLP 150 South Fifth Street, Suite 2300 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Attorney License No: 0294330 Telephone: (612) 335-1500 fax: (612) 335-1657 Email: eileen.day@stinsonleonard. com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 19 and 26, 2015.

State of Minnesota County of Scott First Judicial District District Court probate division Court File No: 70-PR-15-14643 Notice and order of hearing on petition for probate of will and appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors Estate of Arthur Frederick LeMieux, (a/k/a) Arthur F. LeMieux and Arthur F. LeMieux, Jr.,

Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on September 15, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Scott County Judicial Center, 200 Fourth Ave., Shakopee, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent, dated January 26, 2006, and for the appointment of Linda L. LeMieux, whose address is 3214 170th Street, Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration.

Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minn. Stat. 501B.41, subd. 5.

Dated: August 11, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts August 11, 2015 By the court: Caroline H. Lennon Judge of District Court By: Delores A. Beussman Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Linda LeMieux Samantha J. LePage Sieloff and Associates, PA 3460 Washington Drive, Suite 214 Eagan, MN 55122 Attorney License No: 0395494 Telephone: (651) 454-2000 Fax: (651) 452-1240 Email: slepage@sielofflaw.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 19 and 26, 2015.

State of Minnesota County of Scott District Court First Judicial District probate division Court File No: 70-PR-15-14639 Notice of informal probate of will and appointment of personal representatives and notice to creditors In Re: Estate of Harley G. Carson, aka Harley Carson, Decedent Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representatives was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated October 11, 1993 and Codicil dated November 3, 2009. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Sandra A. King, whose address is 1891 Cliff View Drive, Lewisville, TX 75077, and Michael D. Carson, whose address is 11012 27th Avenue, Burnsville, MN 55337, to serve as the personal representatives of the decedent's estate.

Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representatives.

Any objection to the appointment of the personal representatives must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representatives have the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent's estate are required to present the claims to the personal representatives or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: August 3, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts August 3, 2015 By: Vicky L. Carlson, Registrar By: Phil Bird Deputy Court Administrator wornson, goggins, neisen, morris & brever, pc Richard F. Wornson MN# 181778 119 East Main Street New Prague, MN 56071 Telephone: (952) 758-4161 Facsimile: (952) 758-4085 e-mail: rwornson@lawyersnp.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 19 and 26, 2015.

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 conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 22, 2003 MORTGAGOR: Sylvia H. Hill, single and James J Hill, Single.

MORTGAGEE: U.S. Bank N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded November 5, 2003 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A633434.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT:

wednesday, august 26, 2015 NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: U.S. Bank N.A. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 203 Lyndale Avenue North, New Prague, MN 56071 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 240060110 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 2, Block 2, Park Addition to New Prague, Minn.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $96,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $100,694.47 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; 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: September 15, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then 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 six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 15, 2016 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S 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: July 7, 2015 U.S. Bank National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 19 - 15-002680 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 29 and August 5, 12, 19, 26 and September 2, 2015.

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 conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: August 9, 2004 MORTGAGOR: Jason J Williamson and Karen Williamson, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Navy Federal Credit Union.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded August 17, 2004 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A668507.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Navy Federal Credit Union RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Navy Federal Credit Union MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1862 Omega Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 273490130 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 13, Block 1, Wyndam Ponds 1st Addition, Scott County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $326,900.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $297,370.05 That prior to the commencement of

this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; 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: September 29, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then 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 six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 29, 2016, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S 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: July 17, 2015 Navy Federal Credit Union Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 134 - 15-005289 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 29 and August 5, 12, 19, 26 and September 2, 2015.

State of Minnesota County of Scott District Court First Judicial District Court File No: 70-PR-15-15218 Notice of informal appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors In Re: Estate of Justin J. Posusta, Decedent Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed James Posusta, whose address is 14056 - 140th Street, Glencoe 55336, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent's estate.

Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent's estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: August 17, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts August 17, 2015 By: Delores A. Beussman, Registrar By: Vicky L. Carlson Court Administrator Melchert Hubert Sjodin PLLP Neil J. Jensen MN# 50088 22 North Main Street Hutchinson, MN 55350 Telephone: (320) 587-2046 Facsimile: (320) 587-1061 e-mail: njjensen@mhslaw.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 26 and September 2, 2015.

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(continued from previous page) State of Minnesota County of Scott District Court Judicial District: First Court File Number: 70-FA-15-12884 Case Type: Dissolution

Order for service by alternate means minn. stat. 518.11(c)

In Re the Marriage of: Crystal Willingham Name of Petitioner and Oney Willingham Name of Respondent Upon petitioner's Application for Service by Alternate Means and the files and records of this action, the Court finds: Personal service on respondent cannot be made.

Publication in Scott County, MN might reasonably succeed in notifying respondent of this proceeding.

Therefore, it is ordered pursuant to Minnesota Statute 518.11(c): Service shall be made by publishing the Summons in Scott County, Minnesota in a legal newspaper once each week for three consecutive weeks.

Dated: July 9, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts July 9, 2015 By the Court: Michael A. Fahey Judge of District Court Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 19, 26 and September 2, 2015.

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 conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 23, 2009 MORTGAGOR: Trina Henricksen, a single woman.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 7, 2009 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 842073.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association.

Dated March 22, 2012 Recorded April 10, 2012, as Document No. A 902862.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100315900000200500 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: River City Mortgage & Financial, LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 8429 West 149th Street, Savage, MN 55378 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 263890230 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 23, Block 1, CIC No. 1164, Lakeview Heights 2nd Addition COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $153,174.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $142,174.02 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; 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: October 6, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then 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 six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on April 6, 2016, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S 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: July 30, 2015 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 15-005292 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 12, 19, 26 and September 2, 9 and 16, 2015.

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 conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 17, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Millicent Warrington and Baldwin Sawyer, wife and husband.

MORTGAGEE: Long Beach Mortgage Company.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 1, 2006 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A731229.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-3. Dated April 25, 2012 Recorded May 14, 2012, as Document No. A905419.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Long Beach Mortgage Company RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1742 Dominion Avenue, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 272910040 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 2, Block 2, Dominion Hills 2nd Addition, Scott County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $640,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $915,776.33 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; 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: October 15, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then 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 six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on April 15, 2016, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S 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: August 10, 2015 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 38 - 15-002220 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 19, 26 and September 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2015.

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA 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 conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 27, 2005 MORTGAGOR: Adam James Walsh, a single person.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc..

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded November 17, 2005 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A720892.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP. Dated July 5, 2011 Recorded July 11, 2011, as Document No. A883476.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100015700059100723 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: America's Wholesale Lender RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 12689 Independence Avenue South, Savage, MN 55378 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 262330050 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 1, Eagle Creek COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $233,910.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $309,139.79 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; 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: October 15, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then 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 six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on April 15, 2016 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S 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: August 14, 2015 Bank of America, N.A. Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 18 - 15-005659 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 19, 26 and September 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2015.

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 conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 23, 2004 MORTGAGOR: Chad Rosenwinkel and Stephanie Rosenwinkel, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc..

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 6, 2004 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A681066.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP. Dated February 13, 2012 Recorded February 15, 2012, as Document No. A898678.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100030200362005454 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Cherry Creek Mortgage Co. Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 829 Heritage Trail, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 200610580 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 7, Block 5, Heritage Acres 2nd Addition COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $183,023.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $181,300.80 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; 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: October 22, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then 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 six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on April 22, 2016 unless that date falls

PAGE fifteen on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S 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: August 20, 2015 Bank of America, N.A. Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 18 - 15-005710 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 26 and September 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2015.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTIFICATION OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD PROVIDED

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the mortgage dated October 28, 2005, executed by Mark A. Brandt and Jessica A. Brandt, husband and wife, as mortgagors, to TCF National Bank, a national banking association, as mortgagee, recorded in the office of the Registrar of Titles of Scott County, Minnesota, on November 9, 2005, as Document No. T 172243, which mortgage conveyed and mortgaged the following described property, which property is registered land, situated in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota, which property has a street address of 17384 Deerfield Drive Southeast, Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372, and tax identification number 254000520: Lot 11, Block 3, Deerfield Ninth Addition, Scott County, Minnesota That the original principal amount secured by said mortgage was $250,000.00; that there has been compliance with any condition precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by said mortgage and foreclosure of said mortgage required by said mortgage, any note secured thereby, or any statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt remaining secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there is claimed to be due upon said mortgage and is due thereon at the date of this notice, the sum of $259,440.52 in principal and interest.

That by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the said mortgage will be foreclosed by the sale of the above described premises with appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota, at the Sheriff's office in the Law Enforcement Center, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, Minnesota, on October 8, 2015, at 10:00 o'clock a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, to pay the amount then due on said mortgage, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorneys' fees as allowed by law, in accordance with the provisions of said mortgage. The time allowed by law for redemption by the mortgagors, their personal representatives or assigns, is six (6) months from the date of said sale.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S 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. If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on April 8, 2016, unless the foreclosure is postponed pursuant to Minn. Stat. §580.07, or the redemption period is reduced to five (5) weeks under Minn. Stat. §582.032.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT BY A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: August 26, 2015 TCF National Bank FOLEY & MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P. By: Karl K. Heinzerling Atty. No. 142475 Attorneys for Mortgagee 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1200 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 26 and September 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2015.

State of Minnesota County of Scott First Judicial District District Court Probate division Court File No: 70-PR-15-15222 Notice of informal appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors (intestate) Estate of Aaron Edward Bosl (a.k.a. Aaron E. Bosl, Aaron Bosl), Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Andrew Robert Bosl, whose address is 3210 Black Oak Drive, Eagan, MN, 55121 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent.

Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: August 18, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts August 18, 2015 By: Delores A. Beussman, Deputy Registrar By: Vicky L. Carlson Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Jamie Held Held Law Office 5775 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 700 St. Louis Park, MN, 55416 Attorney License No: 387157 Telephone: (952) 525-2218 Fax: (612) 223-6231 Email: jheld@heldlaw.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 26 and September 2, 2015.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Enterprise Drive Extension and TH 169 Overpass S.P. 7007-39, S.A.P. 070-603-010, S.A.P. 239-123-001 C.P. 03-03 City of Belle Plaine Belle Plaine, MN RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS: Sealed proposals for the work described below will be received at the Office of the City Administrator, City of Belle Plaine, 218 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011 until 10:00a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The work includes the construction of approximately: Remove Concrete 15,426 SF Seed Mixture 3,080 LB Remove Bituminous Pavement 6,990 SY Seeding 27 AC Common Excavation 12,447 CY Striping, Epoxy 18,284 LF Common Embankment 64,211 CY Type F (TL-4) Railing Concrete (3Y46) 253 LF Aggregate Base, CL 6 5,083 CY Type Mod P-1 Railing Concrete (3Y46) 253 LF Bituminous Mixture 4,787 TON Sidewalk Concrete (3Y46) 2,511 SF 15”-36” Pipe Culvert 875 LF Reinforcement Bars 106,410 LB 12”-24” RC Pipe Sewer 1,329 LF Bridge Slab Concrete (3YHPC-M) 9,972 SF 6”-12” PVC Watermain 887 LF Ornamental Metal Railing Type Special PC 253 LF Construct Drainage Structure 81.6 LF Prestressed Concrete Beams MN45 1,266 LF 4”-6” Concrete Walk 2,415 SF C-I-P Concrete Test Pile 3 EA Concrete Median 276 SY Pile Redriving 3 EA Portable Precast Concrete Barrier 1,963 LF C-I-P Concrete Piling 12” Installed 2,320 LF Erosion Control Blanket 3,541 CY Concrete Slope Paving 290 SY together with numerous related items of work, all in accordance with Plans and Specifications.

COMPLETION OF WORK: All work under the Contract must be complete by October 14, 2016.

PLANHOLDERS LIST, ADDENDUMS AND BID TABULATION: The planholders list, addendums and bid tabulations will be available for download on-line at www.bolton-menk.com or www.questcdn.com . Any addendums may also be distributed by mail, fax or email.

TO OBTAIN BID DOCUMENTS: Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.bolton-menk.com or www.questcdn.com. You may view the digital plan documents for free by entering Quest project #3974948 on the website’s Project Search page. Documents may be downloaded for $20.00. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, viewing, downloading, and working with this digital project information. An optional paper set of project documents is also available for a nonrefundable price of $50.00 per set (non-refundable), which includes applicable sales tax and shipping. Please make your check to payable to Bolton & Menk, Inc. and send it to 1960 Premier Drive, Mankato, MN 56001, (507) 625-4171, fax (507) 625-4177.

BID SECURITY: A certified check or proposal bond in the amount of not less than 5 percent of the total amount bid, drawn in favor of City of Belle Plaine shall accompany each bid.

OWNER'S RIGHTS RESERVED: The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract to other than the lowest bidder if, in their discretion, the interest of the Owner would be best served thereby.

Dated: August 21, 2015. /s/ Holly Kreft

City Administrator Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 26, and September 2 and 9, 2015.

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(continued from previous page) NOTICE OF CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Declaration of Deerfield Coachhomes C.I.C. No. 1080 (henceforth the Declaration) dated November 18, 2000, and recorded in the Office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Scott County, Minnesota on November 2, 2000 as Document No. 115141, which said Declaration covers the following described property situated in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota, to-wit: Lot 3, Block 1, Deerfield Eleventh Addition, Scott County, Minnesota, according to the plat thereof on file or of record with the Office of the Scott County Registrar of Titles.

(This is Registered Property, Certificate of Title No. 48771).

Street address: 17425 Deerfield Drive SE, Prior Lake, MN PID #25-4070030 WHEREAS, pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of the date of this Notice by Nicki Theis and Judy A. Morlock as unit owners, to Deerfield Coachhomes Association, the principal amount of Two Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-three Dollars and NO/100 ($2,653.00) for condominium assessments through August, 2015 interest and past due attorney fees; and no action being now pending at law or otherwise to recover said debt or any part thereof, and; WHEREAS, pursuant to said Declaration, and the statute in such case made and provided, said debt creates a lien upon said premises in favor of Deerfield Coachhomes Association.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale created by statute, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said premises with the hereditaments and appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota at the Sheriff=s Main Office, 301 Fuller Street South, in the City of Shakopee in said County on November 3, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, to pay the amount then due for said condominium assessments, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorney=s fees as allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by the unit owner, their personal representatives or assigns, is six (6) months from the date of said sale.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied single family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the unit owners must vacate the property if the lien is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on May 3, 2016. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate the property is the next business day at 11:59 p.m.

Dated: August 21, 2015 DEERFIELD COACHHOMES ASSOCIATION, FULLER, SEAVER, SWANSON & KELSCH, P.A. By: Timothy D. Fuller 32694 12400 Portland Avenue South, Suite 132 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 890-0888 Attorneys for Deerfield Coachhomes Association Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 26 and September 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2015.

Scott County Board Proceedings BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF SCOTT AUGUST 4, 2015 (1) The Board of Commissioners, in and for the County of Scott, Minnesota, met in the Courthouse Board Room in the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, and convened at 9:00 a.m., with the following members present: Commissioner Ulrich, presiding, Commissioner Wagner, Commissioner Wolf, Commissioner Beard, and Commissioner Marschall.

(2) Minutes: On a motion by Commissioner Wolf, seconded by Commissioner Marschall, the Minutes of July 21, 2015 were approved with Commissioner Beard abstaining.

(3) Consent Agenda: On a motion by Commissioner Wolf, seconded by Commissioner Beard, the following actions were approved unanimously. All resolutions are available in the office of the County Administrator and are made a part of this record by reference.

A. Approve the request for rezoning (PL2015-0047) for Joe Seifert/ Seifert Revocable Trust, to rezone 26.4 acres from Urban Transition Reserve District, UTR, to Urban Transition Reserve Cluster District, UTR-C, and rezone 25.5 acres from Agricultural Preservation Density District, A-3, in Section 5 of Helena Township.

B. Approve renewal of the Service Agreement with Prairie Care Medical Group, LLC, for psychiatric consultation, effective May 1, 2015 through April 30, 2107.

C. Authorize the Health and Human Services Director or their designee to approve and sign group residential housing agreements.

D. Adopt Resolution No. 2015145; Approving Submittal of the Application and Entering Into an Agreement for Subsurface Sewage Treatment System Grants to Counties Including a Base Grant, Low-Income Fix-Up Grant and an Incentive Grant.

E. Adopt Resolution No. 2015146; Authorizing the Conveyance of a Tax-Forfeited Parcel of Land in the City of New Prague to the City

of New Prague for an Authorized Public Purpose.

F. Adopt Resolution No. 2015145; Authorizing Entering Into an Agreement With A’Viands, LLC for the Jail and Juvenile Alternative Facility Food and Laundry Services.

G. Approve a Contract with CDW for Microsoft Office 365 Implementation Professional Services.

H. Adopt Resolution No. 2015147; Amending Resolution No. 2015-119; Authorizing Entering Into Cooperative Construction Agreement No. 07047 With the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation for Cost Participation for the Trunk Highway 169/County Highway 17 Flashing Yellow Signals in the City of Shakopee.

I. Approve payment of $90,000 to Helena Township for the Community Sewer Treatment System (CSTS) Work of Silver Maple Bay Estates to the Cedar Lake Area Water and Sanitary Sewer District.

J. Approve the appointment of Arvid Sornberger, of Commissioner District 1, to the Scott County Human Services Resource Council for a term effective August 4, 2015 through December 31, 2017.

K. Approve the renewal Application for Optional Liquor Sales until 2:00 a.m. and amend the 2015 Liquor License for an outside event to be held on August 15, 2015 for Doherty’s Tavern in Spring Lake Township.

L. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-144; Adopting the Payable 2016 Final Levy of $40,000 for the Cedar Lake Improvement District.

M. Separation of employment for Derek Beier, Intermittent (34% FTE) Unclassified Facility Probation Officer, Health and Human Services Division, effective 07/06/15. Separation of employment for Richard Skudlarek, Intermittent (34% FTE) Unclassified Driver, Community Services Division, effective 07/28/15. Separation of employment for Steven Broome, FT Corrections Officer, Sheriff’s Office, effective 07/17/15. Separation of employment for Michael Rohr, FT Transit Scheduler, Community Services Division, effective 08/10/15.

Separation of employment for Wesley Hanson, FT Temporary Unclassified Assessment Technician, Community Services Division, effective 08/07/15.

FT Probationary employment for Jessica Furlong, Child Protection Worker, Health and Human Services Division, effective 07/27/15. FT Probationary employment for Macey Deslauriers, Child Protection Worker, Health and Human Services Division, effective 08/03/15. FT Probationary employment for Nicole Bowar, Child Protection Worker, Health and Human Services Division, effective 08/03/15. FT Probationary employment for Ally Addison, Librarian-Subject Specialist, Community Services Division, effective 08/10/15. FT Probationary employment for Melissa Peers, 911 Dispatcher, Sheriff’s Office, effective 08/03/15. FT Probationary employment for Cody Pederson, 911 Dispatcher, Sheriff’s Office, effective 08/03/15. FT Probationary employment for Lisa Lehman, Administrative Specialist, Health and Human Services Division, effective 08/03/15. FT Temporary employment for Anne Kleaver, Unclassified Office Assistant, Sheriff’s Office, effective 07/27/15. Intermittent (34% FTE) employment for Vyrna Shear, Unclassified Office Aide, Health and Human Services Division, effective 08/04/15. Change in employment status for Leah Tieben, PT Temporary (40% FTE) Unclassified Legal Assistant to PT Probationary (40% FTE) Legal Assistant, Attorney’s Office, effective 07/13/15. The recognition of the following individuals as volunteers which will enable them to be covered for liability insurance purposes in accordance with the insurance contracts currently in force with Scott County: Additions: Douglas Albright, Jandra de Wet, and Janet Schmidtbauer. Deletions: Mary Harbeck and Diana Robertson.

(4) Provide a Supportive Organizational Culture Which Enhances the County Mission: Business Information/Systems Specialist Troy Pint, representing the Spirit of Scott Committee, presented the second quarter 2015 Spirit of Scott Awards to Andy Hingeveld, Craig Jenson, Angela Louricas, and Kim Harmon.

(5) Develop Strong Public Partnerships: A. Interim Highway Engineer Tony Winiecki reviewed three cooperative efforts with the City of Shakopee and the Shakopee Chamber and Visitors’ Bureau.

B. Commissioner Wagner moved, seconded by Commissioner Wolf to approve the County’s contribution in the amount of $700,000 to the City of Belle Plaine for the construction of an overpass at County Highway 3 and Trunk Highway 169, after the project is awarded but no sooner than January 1, 2016. The motion carried on a vote of four ayes, with Commissioner Marschall voting nay.

On a motion by Commissioner Wolf, seconded by Commissioner Beam, the meeting adjourned at 10:01 a.m.

Jon Ulrich, Chair Gary L. Shelton, County Administrator, Clerk of the Board Tracy Cervenka, Acting Deputy Clerk to the Board This is a summary of the Board proceedings (M.S. 375.12). The full text is available at www.co.scott. mn.us (which can be accessed at any public library), and in the office of the County Administrator.

Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, August 26, 2015.

Apply for Antlerless Deer Permit by Sept. 10 Firearms and muzzleloader hunters who want to harvest antlerless deer throughout much of Minnesota this hunting season are reminded they must purchase their license and apply for an antlerless permit

by Thursday, Sept. 10, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said.

Antlerless deer permits are issued by lottery in designated permit areas. Some areas that have not been in the lottery classification in recent years are in that classification this year, primarily as a result of new deer population goals.

“Hunters should review the hunting and trapping regulation book now,” said Leslie McInenly, big game program leader with the DNR. “The lottery applies to over half of the state permit areas this year, and it’s important to start planning for the season.”

Hunters who want to participate in special firearm deer hunts also need to apply for permits that are issued by lottery, and the application deadline is Sept. 10.

More information on deer permit areas and special hunts is in the DNR hunting regulations handbook, found online at www.mndnr.gov/hunting/deer.

Carver-Scott Humane Society to Hold Walk/ Run Fur Love The Carver-Scott Humane Society (CSHS) welcomes all for the 23rd annual Walk/Run Fur Love on Saturday, Sept.

26 at Lions Park in Shakopee, 1103 Adams Street South. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness and funds for animals in need.

Donations from organizations allow CSHS to continue and expand care for rescued animals. Contribute as an event vendor or a sponsor, with the benefit of becoming a community partner and increasing awareness for your business.

Sponsors will be acknowledged on the website, social media, and event day signage.

Walk/Run Fur Love kicks off with the 5k walk/run, and follows with food, entertainment, exhibits and prizes. All proceeds will support the ongoing food, supplies and medical needs of animals in the care of CSHS. More information regarding registration, event details and sponsorship can be found at www.carverscotths.org/walk.

About Carver Scott Humane Society The Carver-Scott Humane Society (CSHS), founded in 1989, is dedicated to helping stray and abandoned pets in the southwest metropolitan areas of Minneapolis find homes through its network of volunteers and loving foster families.

CSHS is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization that relies on support and donations from generous individuals, businesses and volunteers. To learn more, visit carverscotths.org.

Golf Course Investors’ Survey Deadline This Sunday If you are interested in adding your input to the survey on the potential for Valley View Golf Course, its restaurant and the potential interest in golf course ownership a group of four investors has expressed, the deadline is approaching.

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The survey asks people about their interest in playing golf at Valley View Golf Course before it closed earlier this year.

It queries people on where they have played golf since the Belle Plaine course closed and if the

local course reopened, how often might they play Valley View.

It also asks them about their satisfaction with the cost of the greens fee and cart rental for a round. The survey also asks people about their interest in the course restaurant’s menu as one of the factors a golfer may consider when deciding where to play golf.

Third Annual Bull Riding Event Sept. 11 & 12 The Sibley County Fair Board has announced that it will hold the third annual ProAuto NYA Bull Riding Event at the Sibley County Fairgrounds in Arlington on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11 and 12.

Proceeds will benefit Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors.

Friday’s bull riding will kick off at 7 p.m.

Mutton Bustin’ for the kids will take place during intermission, along with the raffle drawing and live auction Friday and Saturday nights.

Saturday’s festivities will feature a tailgate party from 3-6 p.m., which will include a me-

chanical bull, dunk tank, live radio broadcast, vendors and more.

Saturday’s bull riding will begin at 6 p.m. After the competition concludes, the band Rusted Revolver will play.

Some of the best cowboys and bucking bulls in the United States will be competing, including some Professional Bull Riding (PBR) bulls.

Adult tickets are $15, with $2 from every ticket going to Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors. Kids age 4-12 are $5 and under 3 are free. In 2014, over $18,000 was raised and donated to this charity.

Tickets are available at all United Farmers Co-op locations, Henderson Independent, Arlington NAPA, on the website www.arlingtonbullriding. com or from Bull Riding Event committee members. They will also be sold at the gate both days.

Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors is a nonprofit organization created for the sole purpose of raising money to build or modify the homes of America’s injured military veterans, making them handicap accessible and comfortable.

For more information, call Mike at 507-317-2641.

Tribe Appoints Conservation Officers to Enforce Game Laws The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) has signed a joint powers agreement with Scott County, Shakopee and Prior Lake relating to the Mdewakanton Conservation and Enforcement Agency, which will enforce conservation laws on SMSC lands.

The agreement follows a joint powers agreement signed in July with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

The SMSC’s three conservation officers are licensed by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training.

“The joint powers agreements with the State of Minnesota and our neighboring governments advance the SMSC’s mission to protect our natural resources and enable us to support local law enforcement agencies when they need assistance,” said SMSC Chairman Charlie Vig. “Our conservation officers represent a mutually beneficial addition to law enforcement on tribal lands.”

Through the joint powers

agreements, the SMSC’s conservation officers are licensed and recognized by the State of Minnesota. Similar to state conservation officers, their main role is to educate people about conservation laws and cite violators. They are authorized to cite SMSC members and members of the general public for hunting and fishing violations on SMSC fee and trust land, such as trespassing on nonhunting lands, baiting deer and violating possession limits. To hunt on SMSC lands, a person must hold a license issued by the Mdewakanton Conservation and Enforcement Agency.

The conservation officers’ work is independent from criminal law enforcement, which will continue to be performed by the Scott County Sheriff’s Department and the Prior Lake and Shakopee police departments.

The agreement signed authorizes the SMSC’s conservation officers to respond in a support role when local law enforcement agencies need assistance

with emergency situations such as domestic complaints or vehicle accidents. The conservation officers will generally not perform typical law enforcement duties such as making arrests or issuing speeding tickets.

Each year, the tribe voluntarily contributes a total of $770,000 to the Shakopee Police Department, Prior Lake Police Department and Scott County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement and other services on the reservation, and these contributions will continue.

The SMSC has more than 60 agreements with local governments related to shared priorities, including law enforcement and public safety.

“The Mdewakanton Conservation and Enforcement Agency is a welcome partner in our community. Conservation law enforcement is important, and these officers will also be called upon when we need extra or more urgent response in our service area,” said Shakopee Police Chief Jeff Tate.

TCU Will Join High School Clay Target League Next Year The competition Belle Plaine’s clay target team will face just got a little thicker, thanks to a recent Tri-City United School Board decision.

The school board – representing residents in Montgomery, Lonsdale and Le Center – unanimously approved the formation of a high school clay target shooting team for the 2015-16 school year. The team, like Belle Plaine’s, will be members of the Minnesota Clay Target

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Le Sueur OKs City Bow-and-Arrow Hunting Ordinance After making sure the city council, and not the police chief, will decide where people can hunt within Le Sueur’s city limits using a bow-and-arrow, the city council recently approved an ordinance governing the hunting.

The new ordinance governs, among other things, sections of the city – generally the north side of Le Sueur along the Minnesota River – where people can hunt with a bow and arrow. It applies to landowners and people with landowner permission.

They may not hunt within 500 feet of a structure or 200 feet of a driveway, the Le Sueur News-

Herald recently reported.

Police Chief Bruce Kelly recognizes there are likely parts of the city that are likely overpopulated with wild animals.

The original draft indicated the police chief would be allowed to designate the areas where bow-and-arrow hunting could occur. But designation of the areas was changed to a council decision at the suggestion of Mayor Bob Broeder during its first reading before the city council.

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State Baseball Tournament

Tigers Strand Hadley; Will Face Hampton in Second Round

by Brett Kruschke In a season in which making the state tournament already seemed a hearty accomplishment, Belle Plaine is moving on to the second round after a nail-biting 3-2 victory over the Hadley Buttermakers on Sunday in Watkins.

The Tigers led 3-0 after five frames, with Hadley scoring runs in the seventh and eighth innings before stranding their 16th base runner of the day when it ended in the ninth.

Up next are the Hampton Cardinals of the Classic Cannon Valley League, owners of a 26-11 record and recipients of a first-round bye as the No. 1 seed from Region 4C. The Tigers will once again be playing at Clipper Field in Watkins, with Sunday’s first pitch at 1:30 p.m. Belle Plaine’s record is 11-19.

It would be terrific if all of Tigertown made the trek to Watkins, and those that do will find the field and amenities well worth their while.

The Jordan Brewers will be playing at the same time Sunday as the Tigers, in Cold Spring, against Chokio. The other River Valley League team to make the tournament – the St. Peter

The Tigers’ third and final run came in the fifth inning, and again with two outs, 18-year veteran Pat Schultz drove in Tyler Hartman, who had reached base on Hadley’s only error of the game.

Josh Terrio was summoned to the mound in the seventh inning for manager Mike Schultz, and if you’ve been paying attention, Terrio has been utterly dominant in the second half of the season. He just didn’t seem to have it on this afternoon, however, allowing two runs (one earned) and four wild pitches over 1.2 innings. After a walk put runners at first and second with two down in the eighth, Gaylord draftee Trevor Vaubel got the call for Belle Plaine.

Vaubel induced a pop out to first base against the first batter he faced, ending the threat.

The right-hander was back out for the ninth, and after a leadoff walk, he foiled a sacrifice bunt attempt by firing a rocket to second base to nab the lead Belle Plaine’s Dylan Nyberg was greeted at home plate after belting a two-run home run in his runner. Perhaps inspired by his team’s 3-2 victory over Hadley Sunday evening in Watkins. great defensive play, Vaubel struck out the next two batters Belle Plaine – Nyberg, Travis to end the game and allow Ti- Latzke, Pat Schultz and Wes ger fans and players to finally Sarsland. In all, the Buttermakexhale. ers couldn’t churn opportunity There were only nine hits into runs and left 16 men on in the game, four of them for base.

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Green Isle is also still alive following a 4-0 victory over Wanamingo. The Irish will play Faribault 5p.m. Saturday in Cold Spring.

Tigers 3, Hadley 2 Belle Plaine starting pitcher Derek Dahlke worked out of trouble in the first inning, leaving the bases loaded thanks to a pair of strikeouts and a 3-1 groundout to end the frame.

Little did “Little Dahlke” know he’d have to work out of similar dilemmas in the second, third and sixth innings as well.

But when all was said and done – despite five walks and a pair of hit batsmen – Dahlke didn’t allow a run, while striking out eight. The right-hander stranded a dozen Buttermaker base runners.

The Tigers got on the board early when Dylan Nyberg belted his team-leading fifth home run of the year, a two-run shot to left-center. Josh Terrio, who was hit by a pitch with two outs immediately before Nyberg came to bat, got to lead the slow trot around the bases.

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by Mike Zellmann The Belle Plaine Gray Tigers (over age 35) baseball team split a pair of state tournament games over the weekend with a 10-0 loss to perennial power Cold Spring on Saturday before beating Le Sueur 9-2 on Sunday.

The Gray Tigers will make a run at the Class A trophy this weekend starting against Menahga-Sebeka 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Jordan. There will be games at Tiger Park all weekend starting at noon on Saturday and 11 a.m. on Sunday. Visit the Minnesota Senior Men’s Baseball website for times and locations of the games.

Cold Spring 10, Grays 0 The Cold Spring game had Belle Plaine ace Shane Hofmann toeing the rubber against a solid lineup from the Silver Springers. Hofmann would find the veteran players from the Springers blooping and dumping hits into right field repeatedly as they took advantage of a strong wind coming in from left. Add to that a couple Gray Tiger miscues and the rout was on.

The Grays could only muster a bunt single by Eric Burge-

meister and a solid base hit by Jeff Fahey, the latter of whom was thrown out trying to stretch it into a double. The crafty lefty from Cold Spring would keep Belle Plaine off-balance all game.

Grays 9, Le Sueur 2 With a new day the Gray Tigers would look to their second ace, Dave Kreft, to try and save the weekend. Le Sueur looked a little tired from spending the previous day at Waconia, playing until midnight and it showed as the Legends looked a little off their game.

Kreft baffled many Legends with breaking balls and fastballs on the corners, only giving up two runs in the bottom of the sixth while striking out seven.

The Grays started their scoring on singles by Knop, Mike Zellmann, a Le Sueur error and RBI single by Fahey to plate two.

Belle Plaine scored one more in the fourth on a walk to Fahey, hit batsmen to Burgemeister and RBI single by Wulf.

The Grays’ defense was dazzling with Hofmann, after a day of pitching, making two great diving catches in right field.

With Kreft in cruise control,

the Grays would put a final nail in the coffin in the sixth as Le Sueur pitching issued some walks followed by a RBI single

by Knop. Zellmann hit a RBI double off the right-field fence to clear the bases to bring the score to 9-0.

The Legends scored twice in the bottom of the sixth to bring the final score to 9-2.

2015 Town Tigers Results and Remaining Schedule May 9 at Northfield T 2-2 May 15 at Burnsville L 11-0 June 7 at Rosemount L 10-0 June 9 at Gaylord W 5-2 June 18 vs. Loretto L 11-8 June 24 vs. Le Sueur L 3-1 June 28 vs. Shakopee L 5-3 July 10vs. Jordan Alers W 3-0 July 12 vs. Southwest W 4-1 July 15 at Jor. Millers L 10-7 July 22 Crosstown W 6-0 July 24 at Le Center W 10-3 July 31 at Minnetonka L 7-1 Aug. 2 vs. St. Peter W 6-5 Aug. 5 vs. Waconia L 11-1 Aug. 9 vs. Searles W 17-1 Aug. 14 vs. Edina W 12-1 State Tourney Aug. 22 vs. C. Spring L 10-0 Aug. 23 vs. Le Sueur W 9-2 Aug. 29 vs. Menagha at Jor. Aug. 30 TBA

Belle Plaine third baseman Dylan Nyberg just missed applying the tag on time during this play against Hadley Sunday evening in Watkins.

Belle Plaine pitcher Derek Dahlke found himself in several jams but was able to wiggle out of them in picking up the victory against Hadley Sunday evening in Watkins. Catching for the Tigers was 18-year-town team veteran Pat Schultz.

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So Where is The Renaissance Festival Headed Next?

The Purdy River Band will perform on stage during the Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Power Show this Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This Iowa and Minnesota bluegrass band performs primarily original songs, as well as classic standards, instrumentals and gospel.

Pioneer Power (continued from page 1) bumper crop of wheat will be threshed with several vintage threshing machines.

The 113-year-old Lexington Church will be open, as well as the Dresselville Creamery and Halloran one-room schoolhouse. Showgoers can enjoy the many exhibits and displays in the Ladies Building, including the Hat Lady demonstration, broom making and quilting.

Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities include the popular Consignment Auction featuring the sale of vintage farm equipment and accessories. Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Antique Tractor Pull is one of the best in southern Minnesota and takes place right after the daily parade, which starts at 12:30 p.m.

New this year is a local one-

hour tractor ride leaving the showgrounds at 6:30 p.m. and taking a nine-mile route back to the showgrounds.

Live entertainment is featured on the main stage in Pioneer Hall all weekend. On Friday morning, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Prairie Rose Band. On Friday afternoon, local favorite Charlie Sticha Band will entertain. The Trail Blazers are on stage Saturday morning, and Dale Dahmen is on stage Saturday afternoon. Closing out the weekend is The Purdy River Bluegrass Band on Sunday morning, with local favorite the Czech Lites on Sunday afternoon.

Check out the Pioneer Power Fire Departments display of vintage fire fighting equipment,

including the ladder truck recently donated by the city of New Prague. The ever popular air ambulance is scheduled to make a visit on Saturday morning. The firemen put on several safety demonstrations.

If you get hungry, the Threshers Kitchen serves a variety of home-cooked food. A pancake breakfast will be available Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Over a dozen food vendors will also be serving various food items. A Catholic Church service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, with an ecumenical service on Sunday at 7:30 a.m.

Admission to the Pioneer Power show is $10 for the purchase of a collector button, which is good for admission all three days.

The 45th Minnesota Renaissance Festival opened the gates at its longtime home south of Shakopee last weekend. But the festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future address remains in doubt as interests between the landowner and MidAmerica festivals continue to be weighed.

Access to the festival is no longer available as the land between the highway and gates is now being mined. Visitors to the festival can access the grounds off Highway 41 west of 41â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intersection with Highway 169.

A clause in Mid-America Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lease with the Malkerson family allows the family to terminate the lease after the 2016 festival to mine the land upon which the festival operates for silica sand deposits. Without the termination clause, the lease runs through 2023.

Mid-America Festivals is looking at two sites in Scott County and two sites in Carver County as possible homes for the festival in 2017. One of the

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Approval from Scott County may be an easier hurdle to clear than winning permission from the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Wagner said.

Conditions on the highway have changed dramatically since the festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s previous approvals to access the highway were granted.

Peterson said he has not ruled out the festival staying at its existing site. But if the Renaissance Festival is to be relocated, Wagner believes the approval process should be started by the summer of 2016 at the latest.

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tor Margot Hansen, Building & Grounds Director Jeff Heine and Business Manager Chuck Keller.

Laager, Smith said, is learning about the community and how to work, lead and complement his staff.

Smith left Red Wing in 2004 at a time it was struggling financially. He had helped the district cut its budget, reductions that included closing an elementary school. Then, with the district facing statutory operating debt, its teachers and school board were at an impasse over a contract. A 17-day strike ensued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand how they could do that,â&#x20AC;? he The Minnesota Department of may indicate the presence of keep EAB from spreading: Agriculture (MDA) confirmed EAB. 1. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t transport firewood. said. this past Tuesday an emerald 3. Check for bark cracks. EAB Buy firewood locally from apash borer (EAB) infestation in larvae tunneling under the bark proved vendors and burn it A Better Fit Scott County. EAB was found can cause the bark to split open, where you buy it. in an ash tree on private prop- revealing the larval (S-shaped) 2. Be aware of the quaran- Smith was offered a contract but decided Red Wing, a school erty in the city of Prior Lake. tunnels underneath. tine restrictions. If you live in district much larger than Belle The infested tree was detected 4. Contact a professional. If a quarantined county, be aware through a call to the MDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s you feel your ash tree may be of the restrictions on movement Plaine, was no longer a good Arrest the Pest information infested with EAB, contact a of products such as ash trees, fit for he and his family. He decided the time to move on had phone line. Arrest the Pest al- tree care professional, your city wood chips and firewood. lows concerned residents to re- forester, or the MDA at arrest. 3. Watch your ash trees for in- arrived. port suspicious invasive plants the.pest@state.mn.us or 888- festation. If you think your ash Belle Plaine was enjoying rapid growth back then. The comand insects, like the emerald 545-6684. tree is infested, go to www.mda. munity was considering buildash borer. Based on the call, Because of this find, Scott state.mn.us and use the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do I ing a new high school. There MDA staff was able to visit the County will be put under an Have Emerald Ash Borer?â&#x20AC;? were two unsuccessful attempts site and determine an ash tree emergency quarantine and Emerald ash borer larvae kill to pass bonds for a new school. in question was infested with eventually join Anoka, Chisago, ash trees by tunneling under the Ever the optimist, Smith saw a EAB. Dakota, Fillmore, Hennepin, bark and feeding on the part of more positive outlook here.

There are several things resi- Houston, Olmsted, Ramsey and the tree that moves nutrients up â&#x20AC;&#x153;I applied for the Belle Plaine dents should look for when Winona counties in a state and and down the trunk. The inva- job in November of 2003. I checking for emerald ash borer. federal quarantine. The quaran- sive insect was first discovered wanted to be a part of building 1. Be sure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve identified tine is in place to help prevent in Minnesota in 2009. The last something,â&#x20AC;? he said. an ash tree. This is an impor- EAB from spreading outside a county to be quarantined for He won the job. Among his tant first step since EAB only known infested area. It is de- EAB was Chisago County ear- first jobs was to explain and feeds on ash trees. Ashes have signed to limit the movement of lier in August 2015. promote the bond referendum opposite branching â&#x20AC;&#x201C; meaning any items that may be infested Minnesota is highly suscep- to community members. He branches come off the trunk with EAB, including ash trees tible to the destruction caused never expected to be a part of directly across from each other. and ash tree limbs, as well as all by EAB. The state has approxi- history.

On older trees, the bark is in a hardwood firewood. mately one billion ash trees, the The vote ended in a tie, 898 to tight, diamond-shaped pattern. The biggest risk of spreading most of any state in the nation. 898. A recount confirmed it. It Younger trees have a relatively EAB comes from people unFor more information on em- was the first time a Minnesota smooth bark. knowingly moving firewood erald ash borer, go to the Min- school district bond referendum 2. Look for woodpecker dam- or other ash products harbor- nesota Department of Agricul- ended in a tie. age. Woodpeckers like EAB ing larvae. There are three easy tureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.mda. Smith and the board, with larvae and woodpecker holes steps Minnesotans can take to state.mn.us/eab. community input, went back to the drawing board. The result was a plan to renovate and expand the junior-senior high school and build Oak Crest Elementary School. It passed in February of 2005.

In the fall of 2006, the Belle Plaine School District needed additional operating money.

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The two potential Carver County sites are near the junctions of highways 212 and 5.

Which site is the most likely next home of the Renaissance Festival? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know to be honest with you,â&#x20AC;? said Jim Peterson, Mid-America Festivalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; president.

The company needs about 250 acres, about 220 of which would be used for parking. Peterson said good access to and from a highway is critical. To date, Mid-America Festivals have not yet finalized a deal for the needed land.

The company is â&#x20AC;&#x153;predisposedâ&#x20AC;? to staying in Scott County, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have good relationships in Scott County,â&#x20AC;? Peterson said.

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But the cutting process was typical of the manner in which Smith made decisions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His concern was always about students. He always wanted to make sure that whatever we did, it was best for the students,â&#x20AC;? said Betsy Ollhoff, one of the school board members who helped hire Smith. She served on the board until 2009.

In 2007, the district passed a $300 per-student operating

levy.

Ollhoff credits Smith with maintaining a solid bridge between the school district and community. She said his patience and ability to explain a complex subject has helped the community better understand issues the district faces. â&#x20AC;&#x153;His concern has always been to do whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best for the schools, the community,â&#x20AC;? Ollhoff said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always done a very good job.â&#x20AC;?

If the passing of a referendum is a high point in his career, Smith is perhaps most disappointed that scores on state mandated tests. He believes the scores have not climbed at a rate Smith believes is commensurate with the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts to improve them. The district has invested in professional learning communities (groups of teachers working together), staff time and iPads all in the name of enhancing academic performance. The most recent set of scores on math and science tests were around the state average in math, science and reading exams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we have a very good team in place. I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made some significant improvements in the way we talk about and prepare for the tests with students and teachers,â&#x20AC;? he said.

participation and academic success here. They participated in sports and fine arts activities during their years in Belle Plaine. They used participation to become acclimated to their new home.

He feels matters of finance are one of his strengths. His resume includes a stint as a business manager for the Gibbon-Winthrop-Fairfax School District from 1987-1992. He served as superintendent in Stewartville School District in 1992-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;93, West Central Area Schools (Kensington, Hoffman, Barrett, Elbow Lake, and Wendell) from 1993 to 2001, and Red Wing from 2001-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;04 before coming to Belle Plaine.

Smith has also served as a math teacher and coached basketball, football and track before entering administration.

One of the benefits of smaller school districts is the opportunity to wear many hats. Smith has also served as an athletic director while at Winthrop. It was his first experience with administration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I liked the organizational aspect of that job, making sure everything goes off without a hitch,â&#x20AC;? he said.

As he prepares for his final few days as Belle Plaineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s superintendent, Smith is reflective on a quarter-century and over 30 years in education.

Good Counsel â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is something Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve alBill Adams, the former prin- ways wanted to do, something cipal at Chatfield Elementary I believe in,â&#x20AC;? he said.

School and now the JanesvilleWaldorf-Pemberton (JWP) School Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s superintendent credits his former boss with his own professional growth.

Adams said Smith convinced him he had the ability to run a school district. Adams still occasionally calls his old boss to Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s counsel on key issues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He taught me to be very ana- Scott County Public Health lytical, very thoughtful,â&#x20AC;? Ad- offers immunization clinics on ams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When he makes a Monday afternoons from 1-5 decision, you know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a well p.m. at 792 Canterbury Road thought-out decision.â&#x20AC;?

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