Belle plaine herald february 11, 2015

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Broken Water Pipe Sends Cardinal Ridge Residents Scampering into Cold, Homeless

Resident: ‘There Was Water Coming Down Like a Damn Waterfall’ SnoFest Week Belle Plaine High School is observing its annual SnoFest with various activities this week, culminating Valentine’s night (Saturday) with a dance at the Oak Crest Elementary School gym. The ice rink across the street from the high school was the setting of this year’s SnoFest royalty photo, the identities of whom were announced Monday. This year’s SnoFest royalty are front row, from left, Amelia Kahle, Alesia Hastings, Autumn Crimmins, Kala Schmidt and Courtney Fogarty. In the back are Robert Nowak, Adam Glisczinski, Ben Wagner, Nick Johnson and Matthew Ludvik.

Couple’s Courtship, Marriage Started With a Dinner Order, Bet A Valentine’s Day Love Story

He remembers the day he laid eyes on the woman of his dreams. Michael Rademacher bet his cousin and a friend he would not leave the restaurant that night without the waitress’s phone number and the chance to ask her out on a date.

Fourteen-plus years later, the Belle Plaine couple still enjoys the idea that there was a spark when they first met. But like many married couples, their lives are intertwined with their kids.

With Valentine’s Day on Saturday., they have no grand plans for Saturday. Lisa and Michael will spend the day with their daughters, selling Girl Scout cookies and ice fishing. Lisa is a leader of a Belle Plaine Girl Scout troop. Naturally, her husband is a staunch supporter.

“We plan to be on the lakes Lisa and Mike Rademacher of Belle Plaine met in November (ice fishing) around the area of 1999 at a restaurant in Cologne. She was the waitress and he was a customer, immediately enchanted with her. He asked Couple’s Courtship her out later that evening. Today, they are married with three (continued on page 16) children.

A portion of a 2 inch water sprinkler pipe above the third floor ceiling at Cardinal Ridge Apartments failed Friday afternoon (Feb. 6), sending thousands of gallons of water cascading down walls, filling light fixtures, saturating carpets and 36 residents scurrying out into the cold.

The water reportedly damaged “about half” of the building’s 35 units, said Paul Gregor, one of the owners of Bessler Management, the firm that owns and operates Cardinal Ridge.

Residents reported hearing

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Walls, ceilings and carpeting in about half of Cardinal Ridge’s 35 units were saturated after a 2-inch sprinkler pipe above the third floor apartments failed Friday afternoon. The break released thousands of gallons of water flowing from the third floor down to the ground level. Firefighters found standing water in the first floor main hallway.

School Board Taking Theater, Fine Arts Ideas to Bigger Stage It’s a discussion Belle Plaine School Board members typically have after the successful completion of a fall play, where standing-room-only audiences trigger talks on the desire for a bigger, better theater facility.

Monday (Feb. 9) during the school board workshop, community members Warren Wolf and Jerry Meyer approached the school board to discuss the feasibility of the school district expanding its current Performing Arts Center, affectionately known as the Black Box Theater. The two men stressed they were not representing any organization, but instead are two proud BPHS alums – Meyer,

1957 and Wolf, ’55 – who want to see the school and community enjoy the kind of school facilities they believe Belle Plaine deserves.

Their idea is a facility that could be used by fine arts groups in the school and community like, a place with 500 to 600 seats, a la Jordan and Le Sueur-Henderson high schools.

It would be a place the school district’s growing choral music and band programs could enjoy acoustics better designed for music rather than the cheering of the hometown volleyball or hoops fans, a facility where audience members would sit in padded chairs without fearing

the onset of bleacher butt.

Wolf recalled attending band and choir concerts in the school’s gymnasiums where the near-capacity audiences leave with “nothing but positive comments.”

Superintendent Kelly Smith noted Belle Plaine has the luxury of an accomplished fine arts program, one where a fall play draws capacity crowds to five shows and a one-act play draws a SRO crowd. “You go to most schools and people don’t even know they have a one-act play,”

School Board

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The staff at the new Belle Plaine Eyecare Center includes, from left, optician Laurin Hartmann, receptionist Jenifer Moseman and Dr. Zachary Dirks, the latter of whom lives just north of St. Peter. Hartmann and Moseman are both from Belle Plaine.

Belle Plaine Eyecare Center Opens

(From left) Scott Ahlbrecht, Jacob Sellnow of Belle Plaine, Jon O’Brien and Chris Ahlbrecht will lead a wood duck house building seminar and session Saturday (Feb. 14) at Ahlbrecht A new eyecare center, the second in a couple of months in Masonry Shop (371 Ervin Industrial Blvd.) in Jordan.

Belle Plaine, has opened on the north side of Highway 169.

Belle Plaine Eyecare Center is located in the business center at 168 Commerce Drive East, which is across the street from They want youth to appreciate This Saturday (Feb. 14, 10 Veterans Park.

Wood Duck Building wood ducks and waterfowl and a.m. to 1 p.m.), Jacob SellDescribed as a comprehensive (continued on page 3) give the birds a helping hand. now of Belle Plaine and Jon eyecare facility, Belle Plaine Once again this year, four area O’Brien, Scott and Chris AhlEyecare Canter has both ophmen and area businesses are brecht, all of Jordan, will lead thalmologists and optometrists hosting a wood duck building the seminar and construction at on staff, providing services seminar. ranging from routine eyecare

B.P. and Jordan Men Hosting Wood Duck Building Project

for the entire family to emergency eyecare to surgical and LASIK consultations. There’s also a wide selection of glasses and contacts to choose from.

Dr. Zachary Dirks is joined in the Belle Plaine office by optician Laurin Hartmann and receptionist Jenifer Moseman, both of whom are from Belle Plaine.

Dr. Dirks has been in practice for eight years, including at St. Peter Eyecare Center, where he

still sees patients. His father, Dr. Blake Dirks, started St. Peter Eyecare Center over 25 years ago.

Belle Plaine Eyecare Center’s hours of operation are Monday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.. Saturday appointments are also available.

Belle Plaine Eyecare Center can be reached at 952-8735554. You can also visit www. bpeyecare.com for more information.

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Kali Gorman, who played one of the party girls in BPHS’s 2015 production of “One Flew Over Police assisted Cardinal Ridge residents like Genevieve Schommer (center) from the buildthe Cuckoo’s Nest,� helped Ben Wagner, who played a hospital aide, with his makeup prior to ing to a waiting bus after thousands of gallons of water from a broken 2-inch sprinkler pipe a recent public performance at the Belle Plaine Performing Arts Center. Pictured in the back- flooded the building Friday afternoon just before 1:40 p.m. ground, from left, are fellow cast/crew members Jonah Meyer, Alec Lorenz and Derek May.

‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ Lands Short of St. Paul For the first time since 2010, Belle Plaine High School will not have an entry in the Minnesota State Class 1A One-Act Play Festival in St. Paul.

This year’s production, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,� took first place at the subsection festival Jan. 31 in Le Sueur and came in third at this past Saturday’s Section 2A Festival in Jordan. Taking first place and heading to St. Paul this Thursday is Maple River with its play “Radium Girls.� GlencoeSilver Lake took second with “The Insanity of Mary Girard,� followed by Belle Plaine. Five other schools competed in the competition. “Our kids gave it their all and put on an amazing performance,� said Tony Hartmann, who with Peter Jacobson codirected the play again this year. “Maple River put on an outstanding show and they will represent our section well at state.�

As told through the eyes of the presumed deaf mute, Chief Bromden, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest� depicts the fierce struggle for change and control in a state psychiatric hospital between its patients and the unbendable Head Nurse Ratchet.

This year’s cast and crew are: Matthew Ludvik (Chief Bromden), Anthony Lovejoy (Dale Harding), Alec Lorenz (Billy Bibbit), Stephen LaJeunesse (Scanlon), Dylan O’Brien (Cheswick), Jonah Meyer (Martini), Nick Johnson (McMurphy), Patrick Schaefer (Aide Warren), Ben Wagner (Aide Williams), Max Hughes (Dr. Spivey), Hannah Burmeister (Nurse Ratched), Kate Schmit (Nurse Flinn), Rylee Pumper (Candy Starr), Kali Gorman (Sandy), Patrick Selly (Ruckley), Felicity Mecredy (understudy/stage manager), Nicholas Covington (lights), Jennifer He (sound), Megan Littlepage (crew) and

Derek May (lights and sound).

Participating in their final oneact play for Belle plaine were seniors Covington, Hughes, Johnson, Lorenz, Lovejoy, Ludvik, Mecredy, O’Brien, Pumper, Schaefer, Schmit and Wagner.

Jacobson will not be back as a co-director of next year’s play because he and his wife, Allie, who is also a Belle Plaine teacher, will be taking a leaveof-absence to teach in India.

Last year marked the seventh time in the last eight years that Belle Plaine won the section championship and starred at state (the highest honor achievable). The other six most recent were in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Belle Plaine also won section championships and received starred performance ratings at state in 1993, 1997, 1999 and 2000.

Belle Plaine’s quest to earn a 12th starred performance rating at state will have to wait at least Firefighters and police officers alike helped about three dozen residents evacuate Cardinal one more year.

Ridge Friday afternoon. Many of the residents are disabled or elderly. They had no warning and fled the building with whatever they were wearing and could carry.

After the evacuation, police assisted residents with the medications they needed. Firefighters Twelve seniors wrapped up their Belle Plaine High School one-act play careers following Satwent back into the building after the evacuation, separately bagging prescriptions and mediurday’s performance of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.� Standing, from left, are Felicity cal equipment from each apartment. The items were delivered to residents at city hall around Mecredy, Nick Johnson, Dylan O’Brien, Patrick Schaefer, Max Hughes, Nicholas Covington, 5:30 p.m. The Red Cross assisted about 22 of the residents with housing, food and shelter.

Anthony Lovejoy and Ben Wagner. Kneeling area Alec Lorenz, Rylee Pumper, Kate Schmit and Matthew Ludvik.

Commission Says Scott County Board Should Reject Mine Proposal

After hours of testimony from county staff, representatives of S.M. Hentges & Sons and Jordan residents, the Scott County Planning Commission voted 4-1 Monday night to recommend the county board deny a proposal for a gravel mine in Sand Creek Township.

S.M. Hentges planned to mine aggregate from 87 acres at 17825 Valley View Drive, between Valley View Road and Highway 169 north of Jordan and just south of the Scott County Joint Training Facility.

The commission’s main con-

cern is the possibility of flooding of the gravel mine once it reaches below the water table and into an aquifer that serves Jordan and area residences, said Commissioner Joe Wagner of Sand Creek Township. The mine will be approximately 120 feet deep, Wagner said. The county says Hentges’ proposal calls for mining operations to reach the water table in two years.

Steve Hentges had planned to build a berm around the mine to protect it from flooding of the Minnesota River and Sand

Creek. County staff recommended conditional approval of the proposal. “No matter how many things he said he’d do, nobody felt comfortable with it,� Wagner said.

Many residents from Jordan and the area around the proposed mine demand the commission recommend the county board reject the proposal.

County commissioners could consider the commission’s recommendation as early as TuesA crew from Belfor Property Restoration of Savage began cleanup work at Cardinal Ridge day (Feb. 17), Wagner said. over the weekend. A large machine to dehumidify the building was put to work. Workers spent several days after the flooding determining the extent of the damage.

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Deaths

Rosemary T. (McGuire) Tracy Rosemary Theresa (McGuire) Tracy, 84, went on her next big adventure on January 29, 2015, to join her loving husband, James Tracy. Rosemary passed away at St. Gertrude Health Care Center in Shakopee.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 3 at St. Brendan’s Catholic Church, Green Isle, with Father John G. Berger presiding. There was a time of gathering beginning at 10 a.m. also at the church. The inurnment was at the church cemetery.

Rosemary was born December 22, 1930, in Henderson, to Michael and Myranda (Simmer) McGuire, one of three children.

She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Henderson and graduated from Henderson High School in 1948. She was crowned the first Sauerkraut Queen after World War II in 1948. She then furthered her education at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, graduating in 1950 with a degree in kindergarten and primary school education. She enjoyed many years of teaching at public schools in Centerville, Welcome, and Green Isle.

On September 6, 1952, Rosemary married James Tracy at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Henderson, and they had six children.

Rosemary resided in various communities including: Henderson, Green Isle, Plymouth, Maple Plain, Cold Spring, Florence, AZ, and most recently Chaska. Rosemary especially loved her winters in Florence, AZ. Rosemary adored time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; enjoyed arts and crafts, sewing, quilting, puzzles, playing the piano, birdwatching, picnics in the park, and playing “chickenfoot.” Her husband Jim died in 2003 after 50 years of marriage.

Rosemary was a loving mom to six children, Jack (Judy) Tracy of Nashville, TN, Kathleen Tracy of Chaska, Patricia (Patrick) Bloomfield of Chisholm, Mary (Kevin) Harney of Austin, TX, Ann Tracy (Sam Lopez) of Tucson, AZ, Colleen (Tom) Snell of Champlin. She was a fabulous grandma to 12 grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren.

Survivors include her children; grandchildren; sistersin-law, Ramona McGuire of Montgomery, Patricia McGuire of Burnsville, Laraine Tracy of Oak Park Heights; and many nieces and nephews. Rosemary was loved and a dear friend to many.

Rosemary is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jim; and brothers, Michael and Donald McGuire.

Memorial donations may be made directly to the family to establish a memorial at a local nature center.

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Delbert W. Jasmer

Delbert W. Jasmer, 93, a resident of New Prague and longtime resident of Lydia, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, February 3, 2015, at Mala Strana Health Care Center, in New Prague.

Delbert’s Celebration of Life Service was held on Saturday, February 7 at 11 a.m., with family greeting guests starting at 9 a.m., all at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Fish Lake 20200 Fairlawn Avenue, Prior Lake. The Reverend Dr. Brent Parrish presided. Delbert was laid to rest at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, with full military honors provided by the Prior Lake V.F.W. Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home and Cremation, Jordan Chapel, proudly served and cared for the Jasmer family.

On September 20, 1921 in Verndale, MN, Adolph and Emma (Ellis) Jasmer, held in their hands a tiny premature baby boy, named Delbert Wallace Jasmer. Small enough to rest in a cigar box, with arms smaller than his father’s wedding ring, he was not expected to survive. Delbert was a tough and fearless boy. He grew up in Todd County, MN, with his three sisters and two brothers. As a young boy, Delbert became quite fond of fishing, hunting and trapping. Growing up during the depression, Delbert recalls tough survival times and watching the packer cars driving by during the prohibition years.

A proud American, Delbert served his country in the Unites States Army from October 17, 1942 to October 25, 1945. Stationed in England, Northern France and Central Europe, he was awarded three Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, three Overseas Service Bars, EAME Campaign Ribbon and Unit Citation Motor Vehicle Driver Award, for all of his efforts.

Working various jobs at first, Delbert worked for Schultz Oliver Implement in Lydia as a mechanic for over 20 years. He spent another 18 years at Toro in Bloomington, before retiring in 1986, due to an eye condition.

Through a mutual friend and a cousin, Delbert, unbeknown to him, was introduced to his bride of 68 years, Irene Marie Kohout. While away at war, they stayed in contact with each other through letters. On a beautiful day of May 16, 1946, Delbert married Irene. For over 60 years, they called home in Lydia, where they raised seven children, Darrell, Douglas, Vicki, Cheryl, Paula, Curtis and Robert.

Family was most important to him. They enjoyed the annual summer vacation up north or traveling to Washington State.

Countless hours were spent fishing with cane poles, in hopes of a few good meals. As the family grew in size, so did the house. Delbert was a gifted handyman. Through the years, he updated the home and completed extensive remodels, with his boys at his side.

Delbert loved playing cards, making horseradish with the Old Duffers Horseradish Club and deer hunting with his boys and neighbors. A proud grandpa, he relished taking them on vacations and teaching them how to fish. Delbert was patient with the granddaughters and held high ethical standards for the grandsons.

With a love for a good prank, Delbert was hard working, opinionated and strong willed.

He passed on to the children and grandchildren, his strong values, strength of character and the need of a strong dedication to our faith.

Left to honor Delbert’s life and mourn the death is his wife, Irene; children, Darrell (Janet) Jasmer, Douglas (Nancy) Jasmer, Vicki (Elmer Jr.) Lambrecht, Cheryl (Jerry)

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BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA Chalmers, Paula Neisen, Curtis Jasmer, Robert (Christine) Jasmer; 23 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; sisters, Bernitta (Richard) Swift, Eleanor (Everett) Ostlund; other relatives and friends.

There to welcome Delbert home in heaven is his parents, Adolph and Emma; grandsons, Marc and Andrew Jasmer; sister, Ruth (Eskil) Holmquist; brothers, Alfred Jasmer, Elsworth (Bernita) Jasmer; and two infant brothers.

His son Curtis Jasmer and grandsons, Paul Jasmer, Dan Lambrecht, Allen Chalmers, T.J. Neisen and Chase Jasmer were the pallbearers.

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Ahlbrecht Masonry Shop (371 Ervin Industrial Blvd.) in Jordan.

The men are hoping they and a group of volunteers are able to help youth ages 18 and younger (15 and younger requires an adult supervision) build 80 wood duck houses to be placed near area wetlands. The houses will contain cedar shavings and be ready for placement in time for the return of waterfowl this spring.

“It’s absolutely free for the kids,” Sellnow said.

The seminar is more than just drilling screws into pre-cut and pre-drilled pieces of wood and assembling the houses. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about waterfowl habitat from members of Curl Collectors, Northern Gizzards Game Calls and Delta Waterfowl.

Participants will also enjoy a complimentary lunch at noon.

Registration the day of the event is slated for 10 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 14). The building seminar and construction will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Online registration at curlcollectors.com is still available.

See the “contact us” tab.

Siwek Lumber in Jordan, W.W. Will & Sons, and the Belle Plaine German Days Committee is sponsoring the event.

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Church News

Our Lady of The Prairie Catholic Church - Belle Plaine Fr. Brian Lynch 952-873-6564 Wednesday, February 11 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass 9:00 am – 10:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, February 12 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Comm Service 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration Friday, February 13 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass Saturday, February 14 4:15 p.m. Mass Sunday, February 15 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Mass 10:00 am Mass Tuesday, February 17 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass 9:00 am – 11:00 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, February 18 Ash Wednesday 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass 7:00 p.m. Mass 9:00 am – 7:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration St. John Lutheran Church 148 S. Chestnut Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Pastor Mark Johnson sjlc@frontiernet.net 952-873-6492 Wednesday, February 11 4:30 3-12 Choir 6:00 Connect 6:30 Worship Choir Confirmation Service Fellowship Saturday, February 14 7:00 Weight Watchers Sunday, February 15 Holy Communion 8 & 10:30 a.m. Worship 8:30 Mission Trip Pancake Breakfast 9:15 Sunday School Monday, February 16 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 6:30 Boy Scouts Tuesday, February 17 1:00 Quilting Wednesday, February 18 Ash Wednesday 4:30 3-12 Choir 5:30 Soup & Sandwich 6:30 Lenten Service 7:30 Worship Choir St. Joseph Catholic Church 213 South 6th Street Henderson, MN 56044 507-248-3550 Weekday Mass: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m.

Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass: 8:00 a.m.

Andy and Andrea (Volek) St. John-Assumption Parish 26523 200th Street Mesch of Belle Plaine are Belle Plaine, MN 56011 proud to announce the birth Father Sam of their son, Jaxson Bernard Mesch, who was born on Janu507-248-3550 ary 28, 2015. Jaxson weighed 8 Sundays: 10 a.m. Mass pounds, 14 ounces and was 201/2 inches long. He was welSt. Paul’s United comed home by big sister TeaChurch of Christ gan. Grandparents are Leon and 111 S. 6th Street, Henderson Gloria Volek of Belle Plaine, Pastor-Deb Meyer Sue Mesch of Eagan, and Craig 507-248-3594 (Office) Mesch of Burnsville. GreatSundays grandmothers are Rose Madlo 9:30 a.m. Sunday School of Le Center and Betty Volek of 10 a.m. Worship Belle Plaine.

11:15 a.m. Confirmation

Senior Dining Seniors 60 years and older are invited to join us for Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday.

For dining reservations please call 952-873-6311 three days prior between the 9 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. weekdays.

A contribution of $3.75 is requested for each meal.

Meals are served at 11:30 a.m.

Cardinal Ridge Apartments CAP Agency Senior Dining

Thursday, Feb. 12 Valentine’s Meal Herb Roasted 1/4 Chicken, Roasted Yukon Potatoes, Buttered Corn, Potato Dinner Roll/Marg., Raspberry Fluff Friday, Feb. 13 Chicken Stir Fry, Oriental Vegetables, Brown Rice, Mandarin Oranges, Cookie Monday, Feb. 16 President’s Day Holiday Site Closed Tuesday, Feb. 17 Random Act of Kindness Day Tex Mex Beef Goulash, Chuck Wagon Corn, Mixed Fruit, Cornbread w/Marg., Cinnamon Churro Wednesday, Feb. 18 Ash Wednesday Grilled Salmon w/Pineapple Salsa OR: Chicken Tenders, Jeweled Brown Rice, Ginger Carrots, Fresh Orange, Fortune Cookie

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Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church 500 West Church Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-6545 Pastor John H. Meyer Pastor Timothy Redfield www.trinitybelleplaine.org Wednesday, February 11 6 p.m. Midweek Catechism Class 7 p.m. Anniversary Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Eighth Grade Catechism Parents’ Meeting Thursday, February 12 8:25 a.m. School Chapel 6 p.m. Men’s Choir 7 p.m. Midweek Worship with Communion Friday, February 13 12:05 p.m.

Early School Dismissal League Basketball Tournament Saturday, February 14 League Basketball Tournament Sunday, February 15 8 a.m. Bible Study 9 a.m. Worship Service with Communion (Usher Team 5/ Video: Kaletka) Choirs sing 10 a.m. Coffee Hour (Hosted

by TLCWM Feb. Hospitality Team) 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study and Sunday School 5:30 p.m. Open Gym Adult Volleyball 7:30 p.m. Open Gym Adult Basketball Annual Reports Deadline Monday, February 16 No School 1 p.m. Faculty Inservice at MLC 7 p.m. Financial Stewardship Committee Meeting 7 p.m. Men’s Bible Study at Kingsway Tuesday, February 17 7 p.m. Council Meeting 7 p.m.

Women’s Spiritual Enrichment at Kingsway 7 p.m. Trinity Knotters Wednesday, February 18 5:30 p.m. Lenten Supper 6 p.m. Midweek Catechism Class 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service with Imposition of Ashes (Usher Team 6)

Zion Lutheran Church & School 14745 County Road 153 West Union Lutheran Cologne, MN 55322 Church 952-466-3379 15820 Market Ave. e-mail: brendathompsonziCologne, MN 55315 on@gmail.com Church: 952-466-5678 Pastor: Eric Zacharias westunion1@juno.com Wednesday, Feb. 11 Pastor: Wolfgang Laudert 9:30 a.m., 1 & 7 p.m. The Story Wednesday, Feb. 11 Chapter 21 10 a.m. The Story 6 p.m. Supper 6 p.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer Optional Choir following The 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Story 7 p.m. Choir Thursday, Feb. 12 Thursday, Feb. 12 10:15 a.m. Chapel at the 7 p.m. The Story Harbor Saturday, Feb. 14 Friday, Feb. 13 7:30 a.m. Men’s Group 8:10 a.m. Chapel Sunday, Feb. 15 Sunday, Feb. 15 9 a.m. Worship 8:45 a.m. Sunday School for 10 a.m. Sunday School Families R: Sandy Johnson 9:30 a.m. Worship A: Callie Kirt 10:45 a.m. Bible Study Monday, Feb. 16 Monday, Feb. 16 10 a.m. Newsletter articles due No School-President’s Day Wednesday, Feb. 18 Tuesday, Feb. 17 10 a.m. The Story 8 p.m.

Evangelism Meeting 6 p.m. Lenten Dinner Wednesday, Feb. 18 7 p.m. Lent Service No Story for Ash Wednesday A: Callie Kirt 3:30 & 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday 8 p.m. Choir Service/Commuinon First Presbyterian Church 4:30 p.m. Lenten Supper 5:30 p.m. Confirmation Class 219 W. Main Street, Belle 6:00 p.m. Supper Plaine 952-873-2966 Redeemer Lutheran Church Pastor Don Genereux 14226 W. 280th Street, www.fpcbelleplaine.org Henderson, fpcbelleplaine@frontiernet.

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U.S. Attorney Say B.P. Man’s Shotgun Was Purchased Illegally

Area Residents Honored for Dedication to Conservation Through their volunteerism with Scott County Pheasants Forever #125, Joe Deutsch of Elko New Market was presented the Dedication Award and Al Frey of Jordan was inducted into the Longspur Society on Friday evening, Jan. 30 at the Best Western – Kelly Inn in St. Cloud during the annual Minnesota State Pheasants Forever Convention.

Deutsch, is also known as ‘Mr. Deutsch’ during the school year as he is an industrial technologies teacher at Belle Plaine High School. During his spare time, he can be found volunteering at all functions of our chapter, where he is currently

our youth coordinator. One of Deutsch’s signature projects is the annual pheasant feeder build day, which is held in December of each year.

Frey has been an active volunteer throughout the past decade and has been a dedicated volunteer through assisting with local habitat projects, chapter events, corn distribution days and currently serves as one of the banquet chairs and Legacy Leader.

Deutsch and Frey will be recognized again during the Scott County Pheasants Forever 29th Annual Habitat Banquet on Thursday evening, Feb. 26 at Ridges of Sand Creek Golf Course in Jordan.

Scott County Pheasants Forever Banquet Feb. 26 The Scott County Pheasants Forever Chapter is hosting its 29th annual fund-raising banquet on Thursday, Feb. 26 at Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Course in Jordan. The doors will open at 5 p.m. with the dinner and program from 6:45– 9:45 p.m.

Tickets are limited. This event is open to the public and those interested in conservation, hunting and wildlife are encouraged to attend.

Jim Legg, Scott County chapter president, said the banquet is the single most important fund-raising event during the year. Everyone concerned with local ring-necked pheasants and wildlife populations in general are encouraged to attend. The food is always great and prizes are always plentiful. There is fun for the whole family.

It’s Pheasants Forever’s vision that current and future generations of hunters and conservationists are able to enjoy abundant populations of wild pheasants, quail and other wildlife. Wildlife habitat faces monumental challenges in an everchanging world. Agricultural expansion, a growing population, water wars, urban sprawl and oil and mineral exploration are all threats to the habi-

tats pheasants, quail and other wildlife call home. If there are to be places for wildlife going forward, we’ll have to work harder, be more creative and build more partnerships than ever before.

Our advantage today is more people than ever care about wildlife, which also makes it a time of opportunity. There’s room for wildlife habitat on every farm and ranch to better protect our natural resources and to leave uplands and wetlands for future generations to enjoy. “Attending a Pheasants Forever banquet is an excellent way to contribute to a good cause because our county chapter retains all of the money (exclusive of membership fee) we raise and use this money for habitat work with farmers and landowners in our immediate area,� Legg said.

According to Legg, the Pheasants Forever committee members are hard at work calling on donators and sponsors for the banquet. For more information on the banquet of Scott County Pheasants Forever, contact Stacy Dvorak at 612-202-6119 - email: banquet@scottcountypf. org or visit www.scottcountypf. org

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The man who acquired the shotgun Belle Plaine’s Ray Kmetz used to shoot at two New Hope police officers last month has been charged with illegally purchasing it for Kmetz.

Jan. 26, Kmetz shot at two police officers outside New Hope City Hall as the council was finishing up a meeting. The officers had just left a swearing-in ceremony. They returned fire, killing the 68-year-old man.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minneapolis has filed charges against Michael Garant of Golden Valley for illegally procuring the shotgun for Kmetz.

He lived in Cardinal Ridge for less than a year.

The U.S Attorney’s office labeled Garant a “straw buyer� of a shotgun for Kmetz in an online auction. Garant admitted to federal investigators he did not tell the truth when buying the 12-guage shotgun for Kmetz.

Reports say Kmetz knew Garant for 15 years. Prosecutors believe he likely knew Kmetz was banned from owning a gun, authorities say. Kmetz had been civilly committed for mental health problems and found incompetent to stand trial.

Other officers responded to the initial shooting outside a city council meeting and fatally shot Kmetz.

Hours after the shooting in New Hope (Jan. 26), Hennepin County Sheriff’s deputies, armed with a search warrant, searched Kmetz’s apartment on the 200 block of West State

Victorian Valentine Party Feb. 14 The Scott County Historical Society invites you to a special Victorian Valentine Party on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 1-3 p.m.

We’ll read stories and learn about Valentine’s Day traditions, then make Victorian-style valentines to take home for a local nursing home. The party continues with tea and treats in the historic Stans house.

This event is great for families with children ages 4 and up.

The fee is $5 per person, which covers supplies, treats and museum admission. You can register through Shakopee or Prior Lake/Savage Community Education.

Scott County Historical Society is located at 235 Fuller Street South in Shakopee, three blocks south of the intersection of County Road 101 and Fuller Street. For more information, call 952-445-0378 or visit www.scottcountyhistory.org.

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Eric Undem, a longtime resident of Cardinal Ridge, took the time to listen to Kmetz tell his story. He knew Kmetz as someone who was friendly yet hurt by the loss of his house and landscaping business to the banks when the economy went south. “He was friendly but quiet,�

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Appeals Court Rules in Sibley East’s Favor The Minnesota Court of Appeals held up the $43.05 million Sibley East referendum, paving the way for the construction of a new elementary school in Gaylord and a renovated school in Arlington.

A three-judge panel heard arguments from attorneys representing both sides last Wednesday (Feb. 4). It issued its ruling the next day.

The lawsuit was filed by rural Gaylord resident Nathan

Kranz on the basis of Sibley East School District failing to publish the necessary legal notices in the time allotted by law, and for publishing incomplete notices.

District Court Judge Kevin Eide threw out Kranz’s initial suit because although the notices were not published on time, he said it did not affect the outcome of the election, which went in favor of Sibley East 1,634 to 1,538.

Alison Fogarty Named VP of Marketing at Mystic Lake Mystic Lake Casino Hotel has named Alison Fogarty its new vice president of marketing, effective Feb. 9.

Fogarty is married to Belle Plaine native Joe Fogarty. “Alison brings more than a decade of casino marketing experience to the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel team, and we are thrilled to have her join us,� said Tom Polusny, Mystic Lake’s executive vice president of operations. “With a proven record of innovation and success in the gaming industry, Alison will be integral to Mystic Lake’s commitment to being a cutting-edge resort destination.�

With more than 15 years of experience, Fogarty spent the last 10 years working exclusively with casinos. Most recently, she spent five years with Caesars

Entertainment, where her many accomplishments included successfully opening two casino properties in a single year.

Fogarty, who earned a MBA from the University of St. Thomas in 2005, returns to Minnesota with her new position, having previously worked for Grand Casino Mille Lacs, Grand Casino Hinckley, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and Little Six Casino. She has also worked for Bombardier Recreational Products, Lindquist & Vennum, PLLP, and others. “I am looking forward to returning to Mystic Lake and becoming a part of the leadership team,� said Fogarty. “I’m confident that our work together will solidify our position as the top entertainment destination in the Twin Cities area.�

Valentine’s Tea at Mayo House The Mayo House Interpretive Society (MHIS) invites students in grades 3-5 to participate in the second annual Mayo House Valentine’s Tea from 1:30-3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14.

This event includes an authentic mid-1800s Afternoon Tea menu, tips about proper tea etiquette, history facts about Afternoon Teas and Valentine’s Day, and a tour of the Mayo Home.

With the help of great volunteers, the menu includes four courses Belle and participants Plaine will partake of refreshments in the Herald Parlor and Family rooms of the at the Mayo House, 118 North Main Street, Le Sueur.

The cost is $10 per student or $8 for members of MHIS, NCHS or MHS. RSVP Required. For information on how to RSVP, visit www.mayohouse.org or contact Becky

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Dr. William Worrall Mayo hand-built this small Gothicstyle home in 1859. It was the birthplace of Dr. William James Mayo in June of 1861. Dr. Mayo set up his first medical practice in Minnesota form this home.

Later in Rochester, Dr. W.W. Mayo and his two sons – William James and Charles Horace – founded the world-renowned Mayo Clinic.

Between 1874 and 1920, the Mayor House was the home to three generations of the Carson Nesbit Cosgrove family of the Green Giant Company history.

Seven children form the second and third generations of the family were born in the home including, two Green Giant Company Presidents.

From 1936 to 1967, the home served the community as the first Le Sueur Public Library.

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Belle Plaine Library 125 W Main St 952-873-6767 website: www.scottlib.org Library Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Events at Your Library EVENTS AT YOUR LIBRARY WELCOME to the NEW BRANCH MANAGER for Belle Plaine and Jordan Libraries: MELISSA SMITH! Melissa has been with us in various roles including Reference and Summer Reading Program Outreach.

She is now the manager of the Jordan and Belle Plaine Library branches. We are thrilled to have her in this capacity!

FAMILY EARLY LITERACY CLASS FISH/OCEAN. Friday, 2/13 from 10:30-11a.m .Children of all ages will “Talk, Sing, Read, Write & Play� their way into developing valuable prereading skills with their parents and caregivers in our fun early literacy classes. Free! No registration required.

WINTER JACKETS ADULT READING PROGRAM continues through February. Come in, check out a book, sign up for a prize drawing, and read your fellow patrons’ book reviews. Turn in your own review in person or on our website.

FRIENDS OF THE BELLE PLAINE LIBRARY meeting Wednesday, 2/11 at 6 p.m.

TAXES Due to budget cuts, the IRS is not sending instruction booklets to libraries for 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ, in addition to several other forms and publications. To get a copy of the instructions: *Call the IRS at 1-800-8293676 Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7p.m. and request they be mailed to you. *Go to the IRS website to review them online. www.irs. gov/forms *Go to the IRS website and fill out a form to request they be mailed to you. www. irs.gov/orderforms *Go to your library for assistance locating forms and instructions online. * Prior Lake and Savage libraries will host tax prep programs for income eligible individuals.

Call for more information. *If you need additional MN forms or assistance, call the MN Dept of Revenue at 651-296-3791 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.4:30 p.m.

LOOKING AHEAD *Hands On! Arts Exploration for Adults. Handmade Memory Book Saturday, February 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Check the calendar of events and sign up on our website EVENTS tab. *All Scott County Libraries will be closed on Friday, February 27 for all-staff training.

ONGOING EVENTS The Scott County Library eNewsletter is now digital! As of January, our newsletter is electronic-only by email. Visit our website at www.scottlib.org to sign up for email delivery of the newsletter.

Our Calendar of Events is online under the EVENTS tab of our website. There you can see, and sign up for, activities listed for the Belle Plaine Library and for all of the libraries in Scott County.

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Thirty Years Ago This Week

Good for Two The Belle Plaine High School boys’ basketball team’s Rich Halquist went in for a lay-up during a 27-point (74-47) victory over Le Center in February of 1985.

The membership of the Belle Plaine Farm Fire Association voted 49-18 that Monday night to help purchase land for the new $300,000 fire hall to be built there, which was the Dr. John Fogarty property at the intersection of Ash and Main streets.

The recent departure of Merry Tilleson as community services director in Belle Plaine had touched off a debate among members of three community boards over what the qualifications should be of the next director. “The controversy is should we hire a local person without a degree or minimum experience, or someone with a degree in recreation or community education?” said City Administrator David Unmacht.

He added that the city has been cursed with a string of wellqualified directors (six of them since the late ‘70s), who quickly moved on to other communities after a rather brief service on the job here. The assumption among some was that a local person would stay on the job longer.

Minnesota Attorney General Hubert Humphrey III announced that he was not filing criminal charges in connection with the Scott County child sexual abuse cases in Scott County. He concluded that it would be impossible to successfully prosecute any of the 24 adults charged by Scott County Attorney Kathleen Morris with sexually abusing more than 40 children. Humphrey’s decision ended a 14-month investigation by county, state and federal agencies.

Major crime was a not a problem in Belle Plaine in 1984,

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according to Police Chief Joe Lenz in his annual report. There were no murders, rapes, major sexual abuse or aggravated assaults reported during the year.

Postal rates for first class mail would go up from 20 cents to 22 cents on Feb. 17.

The Belle Plaine City Council granted a conditional use permit to Jon Schuette to operate an automobile sales lot near his auto body shop on the 400 block of South Meridian Street.

The 67th annual meeting of the stockholders of the Belle Plaine Cooperative was scheduled for that coming Saturday in the elementary school dining room.

Three board members would be elected. The following names were submitted – Fred Dahlke, Donald Entinger, Bruce Volek, Robert Raleigh, Donald Breeggemann and Roger Stier.

Our Lady of Prairie Church, the Knights of Columbus, the VFW Club and Chamber of Commerce made inquiries to the city concerning the new state gambling license law. City Administrator David Unmacht said only OLP Church, which was seeking a bingo license for its annual festival, had completed the form properly.

Fifty-nine percent of the eligible households in Belle Plaine had signed up for cable television service, according to a representative of Dow-Sat of Minnesota. That was well above the national average of 35 to 38 percent.

Leonard Kahle, 87, passed away Feb. 7 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Minneapolis. Mr. Kahle was born April 18, 1897 in Blakeley Township to August and Lena (Schultz) Kahle. He served in

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The Belle Plaine High School boys’ basketball team lost to Le Sueur 65-51. The leading scorers for the Tigers were Bill Fogarty with 17 points and Rich Halquist with 13.

60 Years Ago (1955)

A $500 scholarship at Superior State College was established in the name of Dennis E. McKenna, late news editor of the Duluth Herald and native of Belle Plaine.

Miss Alice Flannery, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Flannery of Assumption, became the bride of Donald Nickerson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Nickerson of Canna, Mich.

Edward Tessmer, a resident of Jessenland Township, died at the Arlington hospital at the age of 79.

William Berger died suddenly at his farm home in Jessenland at the age of 75.

The Belle Plaine Rod & Gun Club held its annual meeting and unanimously reelected the previous year’s officers: President Harry Otto, Vice President Ed Smith and Secretary Peter Ince.

Funeral services were held for Emil Schauer, 55, Arlington trucking firm operator who died of injuries suffered when he was crushed between a loading platform and a truck.

Charles Freter, former resident of Belle Plaine, died in the rest home at Lester Prairie at the age of 80.

Miss Helen O’Brien, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard O’Brien of Belle Plaine, became the bride of Duane P. Connelly, son of Mr. and Mrs. James D. Connelly of St. Thomas.

Bob Johnson of B&B Equipment, who was hospitalized with a badly fractured arm and lacerations resulting from an automobile accident, was getting along well and expected to return home by the end of the week.

90 Years Ago (1925)

After only two months operating of the roller skating rink, a large part of the community had taken into the pastime.

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tric light pole on the depot hill, knocked the pole, severed the wire and put street lighting service out of commission for a time.

William Cottier, an oldtime resident of the community, was back for a visit with his aunt, Mrs. Charles Siemon. After a long residence here, he had moved to South Dakota in 1896 and operated a large ranch near the Black Hills.

The work of a dog poisoner had the whole town seeking his or her identity. The street commissioner carted out a load of 11 dead dogs to a graveyard on the outskirts.

Stockholders of the State Bank of Belle Plaine bought the controlling stock of the Farmers State Bank of Blakeley. H.O. Milbraith was to continue as cashier of the Blakeley bank.

Sleighing had entirely disappeared. Roads had frozen rough after the last thaw.

Eugene Heiland, 16-year-old brother of Fred J. Heiland of the Belle Plaine creamery, was in critical condition in a Minneapolis hospital after a collision of a truck he was driving and a Minneapolis street car.

Charles Rice, who spent his boyhood at St. Thomas, was married in Minneapolis to Bessie Brennen.

Seven months after the Belle Plaine School District election, the state supreme court held that Messrs. Schmidt and Sterns were legally elected. The issue concerned the counting of previously printed ballots.

Only two names, Conlon and Bromaghim, appeared on the official ballots, and the attorney general ruled that was the only ballot to count. The high court ruled otherwise.

Miss Helen Regan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.D. Regan of St. Thomas, died at the Rochester hospital and her remains were brought to St. Thomas for burial. Miss Regan, a registered nurse, had broken down from overwork.

Clemens Schneiderhan, father of Mrs. James J. Bailey of Belle Plaine, died at his home in Jordan at the age of 77.

Jessenland had plans for the construction of a large hall for the parish.

120 Years Ago (1895)

The epidemic of diphtheria prevailed. In the Gustave Johnson home near West Union, two children died and a third was critically ill.

Two of the town’s most popular young people, M.J. Mangan and Louise Chard, were married.

Pat O’Leary of St. Thomas sold his 120-acre farm for $3,800.

C.L. Schmitt was in charged of the Whitlock lumberyard while Mr. Whitlock was away on a trip to Ohio and New York.

F.H. Kahle made an eight-day hall clock, making the case from cherry . The works were cut from steel and brass and he even made the brass hinges.

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by Sen. Kevin Dahle Over the last few weeks, the Senate, House and governor have all submitted ideas for repairing the state’s crumbling transportation infrastructure in response to a recent bipartisan panel of experts, business leaders and local officials.

Their report was clear – over the next 10 years, Minnesota faces a deficit of billions of dollars in transportation funding.

With the fifth largest transportation network in the country, responding to this crisis is important if Minnesota is to remain an attractive home for families and businesses.

It’s very important to our district that any transportation funding reform reflects a long-term approach that truly benefits Greater Minnesota.

I believe that both the Senate and the governor have brought forward proposals that would serve our communities well.

In a meeting with the Rice County commissioners and other county commissioners in our district, it was expressed to me that transportation funding is their top priority. They know a robust investment will ensure all corners of the state will see the benefits. Safer and more reliable roads will build on economic growth, preserve rural towns and bring more jobs to our communities. Further investment in rural transit keeps seniors in their homes and allows disabled individuals to get to work.

Minnesotans know that transportation has to be a priority in order to stay competitive. For every dollar we invest in transportation, we get two back on our investment. Road construction is finished faster, our bridges are safer and our businesses profit with a smooth transportation system. A comprehensive plan would cost residents of Greater Minnesota about 49 cents a day; in contrast, the average cost of replacing four tires, fixing a bent rim and a realignment is about $600. A serious commitment to our state’s infrastructure just makes sense.

The Senate proposal suggests investing about $7 billion in transportation projects over 10 years in order to better compete in a global economy. Gov. Dayton’s proposal invests $6 billion over the same time period to catch up to the decades-old deficiencies in our roads and bridges. In contrast, the House GOP proposal invests $750 million over only four years: just one-eighth the funding our bipartisan panel said the state needs. While $6 billion over 10 years offers a stable funding stream for Minnesota’s

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transportation system, the state will still need additional investments to adapt to our growing population, aging infrastructure, and increased demands on our roads, bridges and transit system.

I’m concerned any bill that ignores a comprehensive funding solution would put rural Minnesota at a bigger disadvantage compared to the metro. We have farther distances to travel between cities, and I fear Greater Minnesota roads will be first on the chopping block if we back away from our responsibility.

We’ve been dealing with halfmeasures for far too long in our communities. It’s time to invest in a transportation future that is safer, more efficient and less costly to Minnesotans in the long run.

Friends of Rush River News

by Beverly Brandt The Friends of Rush River (FORR) met on Jan. 28 at the Henderson Roadhaus. The secretary’s report was given by Diane Paul and approved. There was no treasurer’s report in Tammy Beeman’s absence.

Dues for this year are due – $10 single and $15 family.

Anyone interested in joining please note.

Thank you to Shane Buesgens, who does the septic pumping at the park during the season, for a $100 donation.

The 2015 mowing contract was awarded to Alan Schmicking. Other 2015 contracts are being obtained by Brian Dols.

The picnic tables have been taken by Sibley County to the shop for repair and paint. A few are missing.

FEMA approved putting black dirt over the remaining sand and silt, drag it in and plant grass hopefully by the end of April.

New river crossings will need to be opened up as trees are blocking some of the old crossings. It would be almost impossible to remove the dead trees blocking the crossings. The group would like to replant the trees washed out by the high water.

Plan on the last Saturday in April for a major spring cleanup.

The FORR spring dance will be held March 7 from 8:3012:30 at the Henderson Roadhaus. Music will be by the Dakota Ramblers. Advertising will be on Facebook, cable TV, newspaper, radio, posters and direct mailing of postcards.

Tickets are now available.

The election of officers was held for 2015. Included are President Tom Bender, Vice President Joel Lueck, Secretary Diane Paul and Treasurer Tammy Beeman. Directors reelected were Kendra Hiles, Tammy Schneider, Bev Brandt, Brian Dols, Jayme Hiles, Rhonda Goblirsch and Gabby Kaiser.

The next meeting will be held 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Henderson Roadhaus.

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by: Edna Weiers St. John’s Catholic Church St. Scholastica Church Father Dave and Deacon Bob Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Servers: Abby Knutson, Ashley Entinger, Will Fahey and Jeff Cram Saturday Mass at 8:15 p.m. at St. Scholastica Servers: Joseph & Trenton Huebl Sunday Mass at 8 a.m. at St. Scholastica Servers: Lydia Schmitz and Billy Odenthal Mass Wednesday 5p.m.- St. John’s, Confessions-5:30p.m. ***** Reminder of the Spaghetti Dinner and Quilt raffle this Friday, February 13 serving from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St.

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Marlene Dohmen, the newly elected President of St. John Catholic United Financial society has stated that the next meeting of CUF will be March 9 at 7 p.m. here at St. John.

Coming March 1 is St. John’s breakfast and bake sale at the KC Hall. More info later.

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St. Thomas by: Loni Graham The next mass scheduled at St. Thomas is February 22 at 9 a.m. with Father James Burns.

The masses scheduled at St. Anne’s in Le Sueur with Father George Grafsky are Saturdays at 5:15 p.m., and Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m.

Mathew and Nancy Baird of Elk River are the proud parents  of Shannon Lynea born on January 29. Grandparents are Terry and Cindy Tiegs of Foley, and proud greatgrandma “G.G. Fran� Tiegs of Henderson spent some time getting acquainted recently.

Little Shannon joins brothers Orrin and Lee at home.

Nick Connelly, senior at Red Wing High School signed his “letter of intent� committed to play football for the Minnesota Gophers. He signed on Feb 4.

Nick is the oldest son of Chuck “Charlie� and Tami Connelly, grandson of Joe and Armella Connelly Holden and the late Bob Connelly. Chuck grew up on the New Prague side of St. Thomas. Nick was interviewed last week by Channel 5 and 11, exciting and fun watching.

The third annual ‘Pool for Parkinsons’ is planned for February 27 and 28 this year at the  Caribou Gun Club. It’s a  fundraiser with many activities for this debilitating disease hitting more younger folks every year.

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Deep in the heart of Minnesota Czech country, Montgomery will celebrate Musopust on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 1-5:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Montgomery. There will be music, dancing, costumes, a silent auction and much more.

For more information, call Jim at 507-364-5659.

Kim and Sam Goetzinger, and Janiel Liebl, as the New Prague High School Dance Team participated in the sectionals in Austin on Saturday, and cheered on Ali Holden, Aric and Jill’s daughter, who’s a Junior “and the most beautiful dancer ever!� Top three teams in the two categories move on to the State Tournament. Two categories are High Kick and Jazz. Unfortunately, they did not score in the top three in either event. For High Kick, the teams going to state are 1st: Austin; 2nd: Simley; 3rd Cannon Falls. For Jazz 1st: Simley; 2nd. S. St. Paul; and 3rd: Academy of Holy Angels.

Always next year, keep kicking, Ali.   The Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Banquet and Dance was well attended on Sunday, Feb 8 at the American Legion in Montgomery. Bruce and Cathy Halloran and Gary and Shirley Rutt were among the friendly folks who enjoyed the food and fun. Tom Graham mc’d the drawings. Glenn Wondra and the Country Gentlemen entertained. All had a wonderful time.

The Le Center Sportsman Club Prime Rib Dinner was well attended on Monday night.

Food was awesome and a huge crowd enjoyed the festivities.

James Oak was the winner of a shotgun, one of the many door prizes.  The St. Thomas Sportsmans’ Park has a new look. Brett Simon, Ryan Halloran, Tony O’Connell and Doug Pfarr cut the row of poplar trees. We appreciate Ryan and Doug.

Kenny was in charge of traffic control, on account of his county experience. Big pile of brush.Got hotdogs?

By now most folks are familiar with Tom’s accident a week ago Tuesday and the 17 staples in his head. He’s out and about, doing good. Thank God. Henderson First Responders, Le Sueur Ambulance, great neighbors, friends, and our family have been sending prayers, food, cards, care, and calls.

Humor really is the best medicine, the cell phone and rosary beads in his pocket helped. Life is good.

Til next time, “May the good Lord take a likin’ to you, but not too soon.�

School Board Taking Theater, Fine Arts Ideas to Bigger Stage

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Fleeing Police, Winters Took His Final Refuge at House in Jordan 18-Hours Later, Police Find Man Dead From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

(continued from page 1) he said.

The two men hoped to “create a dialogue� that might lead to more than talk, Meyer said.

He said if you want to only talk about an idea, “go sit on the bench.�

David Michael Winters, the man who started a daylong dragnet last Tuesday (Feb. 3) after exchanging gunfire with police in St. Louis Park ended his life early the next morning in Jordan after a long standoff with police.

After several hours and trying to negotiate a peaceful end to the impasse outside the house at 504 Syndicate Street in Jordan, SWAT teams finally entered the dwelling around 1:20 a.m. Wednesday (Feb. 4). They found Winters, 41, in the upper floor of the house dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Police said he lived in the house for a short time. Tax records show St. Peter residents own the house.

Before police entered, remotecontrol robots from special weapons teams were placed into the house to check for signs of Winters. After the basement and lower level of the

Willing to Listen

Having discussed the proposal with Smith before the workshop Monday, they suggested a few basic possibilities that included expanding the existing PAC, building a new theater on the south side of the junior-senior high school and eliminating the horseshoe drive-through area, or expanding Oak Crest to include a fine arts performance area. But there are other possibilities.

The district owns open land adjacent to the current footballtrack complex and Oak Crest Elementary School. One suggestion included a city-school district partnership that could one day lead to a community center-school project similar to what is under construction in Jordan.

Director Matt Lenz said said the fine arts programs, including Carol Orr’s arts program, deserve space that doesn’t have to compete with basketball or volleyball. “If Jordan can do it, why can’t Belle Plaine. If Le Sueur can have a community center, why can’t Belle Plaine?�

Lenz said.

School Board Chairman Mike Ludvik said it would be nice “to have the conversation� and see if the public is interest in the proposal. Forty-six percent of the junior-senior high school’s students are in choir, Ludvik said.

Meyer noted the proposal, regardless of its size, would likely need some form of city involvement. The dream of building a fine arts facility off the south side of the junior high might involve a land swap – the tennis courts on Market Street in exchange for closing a section of Park Street. Director Dan Gardner, who has also served on the city’s park board, supported the idea of discussing possibilities with the city. “We can’t pull all that off sitting in a coffee shop,� Meyer said.

Smith said any serious discussion would need information from an architect. Board members gave Smith the OK to discuss a study of costs of different ideas with the district’s architect.

The next step, Smith said, would involve a meeting of the district’s building and grounds committee.

While the discussion might generate community interest, Smith cautioned the proposal is not one paid for by “setting out coffee cans around town� to collect donations. He guessed even the most modest expansion of a district facility would likely reach a $1.5 million price tag. “There are a lot of ideas and they all have costs,� Smith said.

house was cleared, police went p.m. State troopers were on the upstairs where they found his lookout for him in the city that body, said Jordan Police Chief afternoon.

Brett Empey.

Around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Winters’ ex-wife, Erica, left the Man With a Gun house on Syndicate Street. She The pursuit of Winters started was quickly taken into custody around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday after for aiding and abetting Winters. someone reported to police a She’s on probation for a narcotman with a gun asleep in a ve- ics violation, according to the hicle at a plastics company on Hennepin County Sheriff’s Ofthe 6500 block of Cambridge fice.

Drive in St. Louis Park.

Police unsuccessfully tried As St. Louis Park Police ap- several times to communicate proached the vehicle, Winters with Winters during the afterand the officers reportedly ex- noon and through the evening. changed gunfire and he fled. Empey said Winters refused to Police received a report Win- negotiate and correspond with ters may have taken refuge police. Published reports say in a nearby Bylery’s grocery he had kicked an addiction to store. They cleared the busi- methamphetamine. But a year ness of customers and staff, ago or so, he started using it but a search of the building in- again. dicated Winters was not in the Winters had a lengthy criminal store, Hennepin County Sheriff history, though none of it in this Rich Stanek said during a press area. He was a member of a vibriefing Wednesday afternoon olent motorcycle gang, Stanek (Feb. 4). told reporters the following day.

The chase included stops in His record includes convictions Hopkins and Edina where his for first-degree drug manufacbullet-riddled vehicle was sup- turing, counterfeit checks and posedly found before heading second-degree assault. down Highway 169 to Jordan. Stanek said the investigation Police were notified Winters will include trying to determine might be headed toward Jor- how Winters obtained a gun dan in another vehicle around 1 and from whom.

Belle Plaine Police Report

A person on the 100 block of South Chestnut Street reported at 11:31 a.m. someone opened a credit card in his name. The credit card company promptly Monday, Feb. 2 discovered the fraudulent card.

A person on the 800 block of Farmers Way called paramed- A person on the 500 block ics at 10:49 a.m. A woman was of East Park Street reported at in labor. The baby was born at 2:03 p.m. a man driving with a home. The mother and child suspended license. The inforwere transported to an area mation was forwarded to the driver’s home city where he hospital. was pulled over by police and Tuesday, Feb. 3 cited for the offense.

A woman on the 500 block A woman on the 100 block of of Jaymie Court reported a do- South Cedar Street called for mestic assault at 12:21 a.m. Po- medical help at 6:34 p.m. A lice determined two people had man was transported to an area been assaulted. A man was ar- hospital. rested for domestic assault.

Thursday, Feb. 5 A man near the intersection of West Park and South Willow A vehicle parked downtown streets reported at 5:06 p.m. a during snow removal activity person driving a snowmobile was cited at 2:59 a.m. and oron municipal sidewalks and in dered towed. a city park. The driver was cited Police checked a house on the 200 block of East Main Street for the offense.

The driver of a truck with a at 4:03 p.m. searching for a broken taillight was stopped at man wanted on active arrest 9:18 p.m. near the intersection warrants. They did not find him of Orchard Circle and Orchard there.

Street. The driver was cited for Friday, Feb. 6 driving without a valid Minne- Police checked a vehicle sota license. parked at 8:25 a.m. near the intersection of Robert Creek Wednesday, Feb. 4 By 1 a.m., police issued cita- Curve and Schoolhouse Drive tions for 16 vehicles violating with a lone occupant in it. The the city’s snowbird parking man did not have a driver’s license and the vehicle was rerule. portedly used in a burglary in A man on the 400 block of Le Sueur. The occupant of the East Main Street was cited at vehicle was cited for driving 10:44 a.m. and will be charged without a valid Minnesota li#OMMITTED TO 9OUR for providing police with a false cense and then arrested. name and date of birth. #OMFORT #ARE A person on the 200 block of West State Street called for s #LEANINGS medical help at 11:10 a.m. A s &ILLINGS man was transported to an area #OMMITTED TO 9OUR s #ROWNS hospital. #OMFORT #ARE s "RIDGES Saturday, Feb. 7 • Cleanings • Fillings • Crowns • Bridges • Dentures s #LEANINGS s $ENTURES s &ILLINGS The driver of a vehicle stopped s #ROWNS at 2:14 a.m. near the intersecs "RIDGES tion of Highway 169 and East $R 3TEVEN *ABS s $ENTURES The week of Feb. 2-8,, Belle Plaine police responded to the following selected calls:

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Main Street for speeding and lane-use violations was cited for driving after license revocation and then arrested for DWI. A vehicle was stopped for a possible traffic violation at 2:45 a.m. near the intersection of Highway 169 and east Main Street. A passenger was taken into custody on an outstanding Scott County arrest warrant.

A person on the 200 block of East Church Street called for medical help at 8:29 p.m. A woman fainted.

Sunday, Feb. 8 A person on the 400 block of West State Street called for medical help at 5:29 a.m. A woman fell.

Fire Calls The week of Feb. 2-8, Belle Plaine firefighters responded to the calls that included: Monday, Feb. 2 Firefighters responded at 11:03 a.m. to a report of a woman on the 800 block of Farmers Way in labor. Patient and baby were transported to an area hospital.

Tuesday, Feb. 3 Firefighters responded at 2:26 a.m. to a fire alarm on the 200 block of West State Street. They searched the building, found nothing.

Friday, Feb. 6 At 1:37 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to the 200 block of West State Street. They found a significant amount of water flowing from a three-story apartment building. A broken sprinkler in the attic triggered the alarm.

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Nelson Ladd • Community Services Director 130 S. Willow St., Belle Plaine • www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Phone 873-2411 Pre-registration is needed for all programs and activities

The youth soccer program is for boys & girls who are in Kindergarten – 8th grade. The program will have both skill development and organized games. The children will be divided into teams. Time will be spent within the team structure on the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, receiving and scoring and playing games. There are opportunities for more competitive play against surrounding districts that will be determined at a later date. Volunteer Coaches Needed SESSION 1 DATE: Saturdays, Jan. 10-Feb. 28 *No Soccer Saturday, May 23rd TIME: 8U (K, 1st, 2nd) 9am 10U (3rd, 4th) 10am 12U (5th , 6th) 11am 14U (7th, 8th) 11am LOCATION: Athletic Complex, Football Practice Field COST: $40 (Includes T-Shirt and MYSA registration) DEADLINE: March 1st SESSION 2 Summer Session of Soccer intended to be two days a week in June and July. This session is for 12U’s and 14U’s COST: $60.00 DEADLINE: March 1 TAE KWON DO

This is the Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do. Students will learn self defense, self control, history, sparring and techniques needed to test in the beginning level of Tae Kwon Do. Advanced students will continue on at their own pace. Students attending class in BP are also welcome to train at other Kroells Karate Club locations at no additional cost.

SESSION 2: Wednesdays, Feb. 18March 25 SESSION 3: Wednesdays, April 8-May 13 SESSION 4: Wednesdays, May 20-June 24 TIME: 6:30–7:30 pm AGES: 6 years old and up LOCATION: Chatfield Elem.

Activity Room COST: $39.00/session INSTRUCTOR: Linda Kroells CLAY COASTERS

Create 4 clay coasters and a clay stamp. First we’ll create a stamp design with clay. Then, using this stamp, you’ll create 4 clay tiles.

We’ll then glaze the tiles. Finally, we’ll put pads on the bottom of the tiles to make them into coasters. On the first day of the class please bring with you any interesting textures you might want to use to help create your stamp/tile design. AGE: Grades 3-6 DATES: Tuesdays, March 3-24 TIME: 3:15-4:30 pm LOCATION: Oak Crest Elem., Art Room COST: $30.00 MIKE LYNCH NEY CENTER STARWATCH PARTY

Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial show in the skies over Henderson. We start off with an indoor orientation followed by quality time outside under the heavens. Get to know the constellations like The Big Bear, Gemini the Twins, Leo the lion, and some of their great stories behind them. We’ll also have two large telescopes that are among the biggest

mobile telescopes in Minnesota for close up views of the plant Jupiter, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and other wonders in our early spring skies. You’ll also get a great handout package with user-friendly star maps and constellation charts, websites, a telescope-buying guide, and more!

Mike Lynch is a meteorologist at WCCO Radio and has been hosting star watch parties and teaching astronomy classes for over 40 years.

He also writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is the author of the book; “Mike Lynch’s Minnesota Star Watch” that’ll be available for purchase at a discount.

Even if it’s cloudy you’ll learn a great deal, have a great time and get a Mike Lynch “Cloud Check” for a future Minnesota Starwatch Class. Your universe is waiting! Make the Stars Your Old Friend! You’re invited to bring lawn chairs to make yourself comfy! DATE: Thursday, April 9 TIME: 8-10 pm LOCATION: Ney Center, Henderson INSTRUCTOR: Mike Lynch COST: $10.00 per adult $6.00 per child DAYTRIPPERS DINNER THEATRE presents “Social Security”

When a well known Manhattan art gallery owner and her husband receive a visit from her mother, all seems to be going smoothly... until they find out that the visit may not end. Panic and mayhem ensue as life takes a crazy turn in this hilarious comedy which starred Marlo Thomas and Olympia Dukakis on Broadway.

DATE: Thursday, March 12 TIME: Depart at 11am (Jordan McDonald’s) Return at 4:30pm COST: $64.00 (includes transportation, dinner & show) DEADLINE: Feb. 27 Belle Plaine Community Spring Youth Fair

Belle Plaine High School April 11, 2015 9:00 am - 12:00 noon MACY’S FLOWER SHOW AND WABASHA CAVE TOUR

Our first stop will be at Macy’s flower show in downtown Minneapolis which is an annual favorite event. The smell of hundreds of fresh flowers fills the air even before the doors open to Macy’s Spring Flower Show.

Each year’s show has a special theme.

Throughout the auditorium, paths take visitors through the display and each section of flowers is marked to help gardeners and aspiring gardeners alike identify their favorite varieties.

Lunch will be on your own. Our next stop will be at the Wabasha Caves.

You will not want to miss this one!

Come enjoy the history of these sandstone caves. Learn why these man-made caves were mined out in the 1800’s. Explore the original mined caves and see the finished caves (once a popular nightclub called the Castle Royal). Hear the legends of gangster massacres and ghostly lore in the most unique banquet facility from Chicago

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to San Francisco. This is a 45 minute walking tour. DATE: Friday, March 27 (Dates of Flower show have not been set at the time of this printing, but it is normally the week before Easter) TIME: Depart at 9 a.m. Return at approximately 4:30 pm COST: $45.00 (Includes transportation & cave tour fee) DEADLINE: March 13 ART CLUB

Join the Oak Crest Art club. We’ll meet for 3 Mondays and 3 Tuesdays creating a variety of projects and learning interesting art knowledge along the way. Connect with other students your age that love to create and learn about art. AGE: Grades 3-6 DATES: Mondays and Tuesdays, April 6-21 TIME: 3:15-4:30 pm LOCATION: Oak Crest Elem., Art Room COST: $50.00 ABRAKADOODLE – ARTS, CRAFTS, & CLAY

Come and join us for a fun and colorful spring session. We’ll make colorful Ukrainian Eggs on canvas board, create flying pigs out of clay and learn how to draw bunnies, create a colorful spring scene with torn papers and more. We’ll make lots of colorful art during this fun spring session! Abrakadoodle is the leader in children’s art programming.

Abrakadoodle has taught art classes to over 1 million students throughout the world! For more information go to www.abrakadoodle.com AGE: Grades K-5 DATE: Wednesdays, April 22–May 20 TIME: 3:15–4:15 pm LOCATION: Chatfield Elem. PS Rm 1 INSTRUCTOR: Abrakadoodle Staff COST: $64.00 ADULT CO-RECREATION VOLLEYBALL

All men and women 18 and over are invited to play volleyball on Wednesday nights at the Belle Plaine High School. DATES: Wednesdays, Dec. 3-April 29 (Gym Closed April 1) TIME: 7:30 pm LOCATION: BPHS, North Gym COST: $10.00 Season Pass $1.00 per night (pay attendant)

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Parents Welcome Everyday

LUNCH

Wednesday, Feb. 11 Beef Soft Tacos w/Lettuce, Cheese, Salsa, BBQ Chicken on WG Bun, Refried Beans, Cherry Tomatoes, Shredded Romaine Lettuce, Choice of Fruit Thursday, Feb. 12 Roast Turkey & Gravy, WG Dinner Rolls, Saucy Italian Meatball Sub on WG Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Baby Carrots, Cauliflower, Choice of Fruit Friday, Feb. 13 Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Garlic Breadstick, Chicken Nuggets, Pasta & Breadstick, Broccoli Florets, Celery Sticks, Cherry Tomatoes, Choice of Fruit Monday, Feb. 16 No School Tuesday, Feb. 17 Pork & Gravy, Spiced Apples (HOM), WW Bread, Chicken Tenders, WW Bread, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli Florets, Corn, Choice of Fruit Wednesday, Feb. 18 Italian Pasta Bake, Garlic Breadstick, Fish Sandwich on WG Bun, Garlic Herb Broccoli, Tomato Wedges, Celery Sticks, Choice of Fruit

Justin Weldon of Belle Plaine was named to the Dean’s List at Dunwoody College of Technology. He earned his placement on the list by earning a 3.5 gradpoint-average of higher for the fall semester.

Jacob Hartmann, Molly Wickenhauser and Gavin Dauwalter of Belle Plaine were named to the Dean’s List at the University of St. Thomas. Students must post a gradepoint-average of at least 3.5 to be named to the list.

Kelly Soller of Belle Plaine graduated from Bethel University following the fall 2014 semester. She earned a BA in Communication Studies.

Angelika Ryazanova of Belle Plaine was named to Dean’s List at Bethel University. The Dean’s List honors students who achieve an outstanding scholastic record during a semester with a grade-point-average of 3.6 or greater.

Aiden Winterfeldt of Belle Plaine made the Dean’s List at Coastal Carolina University. To qualify for the Dean’s List, freshmen must earn a 3.25 grade-point-average and upperclassmen a 3.5 grade-pointaverage.

Ann Carstens and Jamie McMahon of Belle Plaine graduated from St. Cloud State University – Carstens with Graduate Certificate, Instructional Technology; and McMahon, Graduate Certificate, Sixth Year Program: Educational Administration.

Megan Millmann of Belle Plaine was named to the Dean’s List at Bemidji State University.

Pet Adoption Feb. 21 Volunteers for the Carver-Scott Humane Society will hold a pet adoption on Saturday, Feb. 21 from noon to 3 p.m. It will be hosted at PETCO in Eden Prairie, which is located off Highway 212 and Single Tree Lane.

CSHS is without its own building and all pets are housed in foster care.

All cats and dogs have been micro ID implanted, vet checked, wormed, had shots updated, checked for friendly temperaments and age appropriately spayed/neutered. Adoption fees are $175+ for cats and $210+ for dogs.

Call the Society for more information on adopting a homeless pet at 952-368-3553 or visit www.carverscotths.org.

Winter Arizonans to Meet March 5

By Dr. Kelly Smith

Congratulations to our One Act Play cast, crew and directors on another great production this year with their version of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”. Although the performance did not earn them a trip to the State One Act Play Festival, everyone should be proud of the quality of the performance and the effort that they put into this production. Thanks in particular to all of seniors who have helped Belle Plaine build such a strong, quality program. Good luck to Maple River as they head to the State Festival. I know they will represent Section 2A very well.

The Belle Plaine School District has several committees that meet during the course of the year. We are always looking for community member and parents to participate on these committees and I am hopeful that you would consider becoming part of one of the committees. Here are the committees that we are seeking parent and community involvement: Curriculum Advisory Committee – This committee meets monthly (typically on the 3rd Monday of the month) during the school year to discuss K-12 curriculum issues. The mission of this group is: “By taking an active role in the education process, parents are able to be vital components to the success of all students. Participating in the Curriculum Advisory Committee provides an opportunity for parents to ask questions, provide feedback and act as a liaison within the Belle Plaine educational community. Through the joint efforts of parents and school staff, we will improve the educational opportunities for all of our students.”

Wellness Committee – This committee meets quarterly throughout the school year to review wellness practices within the Belle Plaine Schools. The focus of this group is on our district wellness policy that lays out the guidelines for vending machines, on campus food consumption, concession stands, etc.

This committee normally meets for an hour on a Wednesday afternoon at 3:30.

Food Service Advisory Committee - The school district has a new food service director this year, Julie Ahlbrecht. As she has been settling into her role, she has inquired about starting a Food Service Advisory Committee. This committee would review nutritional and federal guidelines for our food service program. Ms. Albrecht and her food service staff are currently participating in a regular food service audit by the MN Department of Education. Once that audit is complete, expected to be sometime in early March, she will establish a first meeting date for this committee.

If any parents and/or community members have interest in participating on any of these committees, please feel free to contact me by email at ksmith@belleplaine.k12.mn.us or by calling the numbers below. I will make sure that your name is put on to our contact list so you receive information about our next meeting.

Thanks for your willingness to participate!

As always, if you have any questions about school matters, please feel free to call me at 873-2400 or check our website at www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us. You may also find me on Twitter at @BPTiger716. Go Tigers & Panthers!

Vets Club Hosting Blood Drive Today The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the Belle Plaine Vets Club (218 Meridian Street N.) Wednesday, Feb. 11.

The blood drive is open from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone who gave blood before Dec. 17,

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READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/THESE PROJECT/PROJECTS The Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders: in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award; in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and FederalAid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure

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If you are not a current holder of a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid on any job in this advertisement you must contact the Department of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a certificate.

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Major quantities of work are approximately as follows: Light Poles, 32; Brick Pavers 13,680 SF; Concrete Walk 15,247 SF; Concrete Curb and Gutter 7,827 LF; Common Exc. 33,210 CY; Aggregate Base (CV) Class 6,030 CY; Sanitary Sewer 1,032 LF; Storm Sewer 1,143 LF; Concrete Paving 2,559 SY; Type MV 4 Wearing Course Mixture 870 Ton; Type MV 3 Wearing Course Mixture 2800 Ton; and MV3 Non Wearing Course Mixture 3,465 Ton. Proposals, plans and specifications may be examined at the office of the County

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Deposits will not be refunded.

Bids must be accompanied by a certified check made payable to the Scott County Treasurer, or a corporate surety bond made in favor of Scott County, for at least 5% of the amount of the bid.

The right is reserved to accept any or reject any or all bids and to waive any defects.

Mitchell J. Rasmussen County Highway Engineer Scott County Any questions, please contact: Greg M. Felt, Operations Engineer at 952496-8047 or gfelt@co.scott.mn.us Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, November 22 and 29 and December 6, 2006.

INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID

BY MORTGAGEE: $666,034.73 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding, 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: December 13, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. PLACE OF SALE: Scott County Law Enforcement Center, Scott County Sheriffʼs Office, Civil Unit, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneysʼ fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor, their personal representatives or assigns.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORʼS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: October 11, 2006 PROGROWTH BANK, Mortgagee LINDQUIST & VENNUM, P.L.L.P. By John J. Bowden Attorneys for Mortgagee 4200 IDS Center 80 South Eighth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 (612) 371-3968 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. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2006.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2006

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF SCOTT NOVEMBER 7, 2006 (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 9:01 a.m., with the following members present: Commissioner Ulrich, presiding, Commissioner Marschall, Commissioner Wagner, Commissioner Vogel, and Commissioner Hennen.

(2) Chair Ulrich noted the addition to the agenda of the appointment of Aldeen Goehring to the Board of Adjustment/ Planning Advisory Commission.

(3) On a motion by Commissioner Hennen, seconded by Commissioner Vogel, the Minutes of October 24, 2006 were approved.

(4) On a motion by Commissioner Vogel, moved, seconded by Commissioner Hennen, the following items were approved unanimously. A copy of each resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and made a part of this record by reference.

A. Application to Sell 3.2 Malt Liquor at Retail for 2007 of Ronald L. Edmiston DBA Superamerica #4439 in Jackson Township, Jams R. Hupp DBA Holiday Stationstore #246 in Jackson Township, and Joleen Yong DBA Suzette Inc. in St. Lawrence Township.

B. Application for Precious Metal Dealer License of Mark A. Smith, DBA PawnXChange in Shakopee.

C. Receipt of funding from the MN Department of Public Safety for administration of the Safe Communities Grant in the amount of $40,300 effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007 to be shared by the Safe Communities Coalition.

D. Resolution No. 2006-160; Authorizing Final Payment on the 2005 Overlay Projects to Buffalo Bituminous Inc. in the Amount of $25,000.00.

E. Resolution No. 2006-163; Authorizing Entering Into Cooperative Agreements With the Cities of Shakopee and Prior Lake for Phase 2 Construction of the Southbridge Transit Station.

F. Resolution No. 2006-164; Honoring Joseph Graham Upon Receiving the Eagle Scout Award.

G. Resolution No. 2006-165; Honoring Joshua Gunter Upon Receiving the Eagle Scout Award.

H. Resolution No. 2006-166; Honoring Sam Ringstad Upon Receiving the Eagle Scout Award.

I. Payroll processing of personnel actions indicated below and certified by the Employee Relations Director and the Appointing Authority to be in compliance with provisions of Minnesota Statutes 375.56 - 375.71 and the Scott County Merit Personnel System:

1. FTPR employment of Alan Evenson, Highway Maintenance Worker, Public Works Division, effective 10/30/06.

2. FTPR employment of Michael Turek, Sheriffʼs Deputy, Sheriffʼs Office, effective 11/06/06.

3. FTPR employment of Sherri Smith, Fraud Prevention Investigator, Community Services Division, effective 11/01/06.

4. The recognition of the following individuals as volunteers will enable them to be covered for liability insurance purposes in accordance with the insurance contracts currently in force with Scott County: Additions Deletions Ethel Carlson Jacqueline Clary Jennifer Edwards Augustine David Lisa Meyers Christopher Kettler Rochelle Kovac Kevin McCann J. Resolution No. 2006-161; Approving Long Term Disability (LTD) and Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance Provider and Plans and Rescind Resolution No. 2001-105.

K. Appointment of Aldeen Goehring of Commissioner District 3 to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Advisory Commission effective November 7, 2006 through December 31, 2007.

(5) Create Safe, Healthy, and Livable Communities: A.On behalf of the Board, Vice Chair Marschall presented an Outstanding Service Award to Connie and Terry Lonto for their dedicated service as volunteers for Scott County for 30 years working in the areas of weather spotting, sand bagging, search and rescue, traffic control, and command post activities.

Commissioner Wagner left the meeting from 9:21 to 9:25 a.m.

B. Community Services Director Tim Walsh updated the Commissioners on the County Board goal to implement the Community Corrections delivery system, Public Services Manager Jennifer Deschaine reviewed the goal to monitor the Community Health statistics and trends, Deputy County Administrator Gary Shelton provided information on the shared information systems, training facilities and 800 MHz strategy, County Administrator Dave Unmacht highlighted the status of County Highway projects, and Chief Information Officer Marilyn McCarter reviewed the goal to complete phase one of the Countyʼs Business Continuity Plan.

(6) County Administrator Update: Mr. Unmacht reviewed upcoming schedule items.

On a motion by Commissioner Marschall, seconded by Commissioner Vogel, the meeting adjourned at 10:24 a.m.

Jon Ulrich, Chair David J. Unmacht, County Administrator, Clerk of the Board Tracy A. Cervenka, Deputy Clerk to the Board Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, November 22, 2006.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 23, 2003 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $465,000.00 MORTGAGOR: Anderson Family Homes, a Minnesota partnership.

MORTGAGEE: ProGrowth Bank, a Minnesota corporation.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Mortgage, Assignment of Leases & Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Financing Statement filed on December 29, 2003 in the office of the County Recorder of Scott County, Minnesota as Document No. A639825, which mortgage was modified by a certain Modification of Mortgage dated September 7, 2004 and filed September 22, 2004 as Document No. A672396.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 2, Block 2, Hickory Hollow.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE,

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Tribe Asks BIA to Place Kici Yapi Land into Trust

Broken Water Pipe Sends Cardinal Ridge Residents Scampering into Cold, Homeless (continued from page 1)

Genevieve Schommer, who celebrated her 100th birthday last month, was having lunch when the alarm sounded and the commotion began. “It’s still on the table,” she said of the meal. Schommer was concerned about the appearance of her apartment. “I didn’t wash my dishes. My house is always neat and clean.”

Concerned for Mom, Her Neighbors

Teresa Bratsch received a telephone call where she works at Mayo Health Systems Hospital (formerly Queen of Peace) in New Prague informing her of the situation at Cardinal Ridge.

She hustled over to Belle Plaine to take care of her mother, Lucille Braaten. Bratsch was concerned about the impact the flooding could have on residents like her mom, many of whom, she said, are disabled, elderly and of limited means.

“Everybody’s very upset,” Bratsch said. “It’s not like these are young people who don’t need walkers, hearing aids and can do things we take for granted.”

Bratsch speculated most of the residents don’t have insurance to cover the cost of replacing items ruined by the water. Anticipating the need to find anew place to live, Ginger Taylor, who lives on the second floor, described the incident as “lifealtering” for most of the residents.

“I look at the elderly people here, what are they going to do.

Where will they go?” she said.

Paul Kitselman, a first floor resident, grabbed computers and moved them off the floor when he saw water pouring down the walls. He said tax paperwork and medical forms in his apartment “are soaking wet.” He was concerned about valuables left in the building after police told him and other residents they had to evacuate their apartments.

By the time firefighters arrived, police officers were helping residents move out of the building as water poured through the eaves. Buses from Stier Transportation were summoned to transport residents

What’s Happening

• Belle Plaine Run Club, an informal running club for participants who desire to run, socialize, and motivate. For more information and times, call (952) 486-1903.

• City Council Meeting on February 16 at 6 p.m. at Belle Plaine Government Center.

• School Board Meetings at Junior High Library ~ 2nd Monday of each month: meetings are scheduled as a work session; 4th Monday of each month: Regular business meetings for the board, Finance starts at 5:30 p.m. and regular at 6 p.m. For more information or if a holiday interferes, call (952) 873-2400 or go online at www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us • Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women now has free on-site childcare available during weekly evening and daytime women's support groups.

If you or someone you know is or has been a victim of domestic violence, please call SVA at (952) 873-4214 for more information regarding the times and locations of the groups.

Mondays: Mom's/Women's Prayer Group: Meeting from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Call Amy for details and location (952) 484-9100.

Tuesdays: Wednesdays: BP Rotary at 12 noon at Kingway Retirement Living (Ratzkeller Room • Senior Citizens Meet Cards are played at 1 p.m. at Cardinal Ridge Apts.)

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays: AA Closed Meetings on Wednesday and Friday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Also, NA Meeting open on Tuesday at 7 p.m. and Al Anon Wednesday nights 8 p.m. (The Little Brick School House kitty korner from St. John Lutheran Church) Thursdays: Belle Plaine Knitting Group meets at Kingsway Living Center from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room or in the Art Gallery. Open to all ages and skill levels. Knitters and crocheters welcome.

1st and 3rd Wednesday of each Month: Support Groups for Families meet at the Valley Green Workforce Center in Shakopee at 6:30 p.m. and is for families who have a relative with a mental illness. The group is led by trained facilitators who also have a family member with mental illness. The support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing experiences. For information, call (952) 890-1669.

1st Tuesday of the Month: Belle Plaine Lions/Board of Directors meet at Borough Bowl in Belle Plaine, at 6:30 p.m.

• Area Separated & Divorce Support Group from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Wenceslaus Church, lower level, in New Prague. Call Deacon Bob Wagner (952) 758-0463 or Mary (952) 873-6781 for more information.

1st and 3rd Tuesday of each Month: Area Separated and Divorce Support Group meets at St. Wenceslaus Church, lower level, New Prague 7-8:30 p.m. Call Mary (952) 873-6781 for more information.

1st Wednesday of each Month: B.P. Borough Riders Snowmobile Club meets at Sparetime Tavern in Belle Plaine at 7 p.m.

4th Monday of the Month: Support Group: Women's Connection for Cancer. For more information contact the 'Ask St. Francis' info. line @ (952) 403-2000 2nd Tuesday of the Month: Belle Plaine Lions/General Membership Meeting at Duets in Belle Plaine, at 7 p.m.

• Minnesota Valley Riders Saddle Club (MVR) monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Neil's Pub Rustic Room. Join in planning and participating in area horse related activities.

• Valley Garden Club: meets monthly. Location varies, see bpgardeners.blogspot. com or call Anne Buesgens (507) 248-3666.

2nd Wednesday of the Month - Scott Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors monthly meeting at 8 p.m. at their office in the Scott County Extension and Conservation Center at the Scott County Fairgrounds in Jordan. For more information, call Shelly at (952) 873-5412.

• The Belle Plaine Friends of the Library meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Library.

2nd Thursday of the Month: Sons of the American Legion, American Legion & Auxiliary Mtg. at 7 p.m. at the Vet's Club.

2nd and 4th Thursday of each Month: New Prague Area Toastmasters meet from 7-8 p.m. at the New Prague City Hall, 118 Central Ave. No. Join to develop and enhance your speaking, communication, and leadership skills.

For more information, call Carolyn at (952) 873-4489.

2nd Friday of the Month: Steak Fry at the Belle Plaine Vet’s Club, Steak or Shrimp, 5:30-8 p.m.

2nd Saturday of the Month: B.P. Historical Society Open Meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the Historical House Muesum.

3rd Monday of the Month: Vet's Club Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Club.

3rd Tuesday of the Month: Sportsman's Club Meeting at the Vets Club in Belle Plaine at 7 p.m. For more information, call Maynhardt (952) 873-4395.

3rd Thursday of the Month: VFW Auxiliary meeting at 7 p.m. at the Vets Club. VFW Men at 7:30 p.m. at the Club.

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from Cardinal Ridge, on the moisture in carpets and walls The Bureau of Indians Affairs trust status. Former Prior Lake 200 block of West State Street, from freezing overnight. to Belle Plaine City Hall less Over at Belle Plaine City Hall, and U.S. Department of the In- Mayor Wes Mader, representing than a block away. About 20 of Cardinal Ridge residents gath- terior are considering a request a local group known as Citizens the residents had no family or ered in the council chambers. from the Shakopee Mdewakan- for Accountable Government, friends nearby to provide them City staff and police took names ton Dakota Community to place recently asked the county board with housing. The Belle Plaine of residents who needed shelter 80 acres of land the tribe owns to oppose the application.

Placing the land in trust rePolice Department coordinat- for the night and names of peo- into federal trust status. ed efforts with American Red ple who had family or friends The land, known as the Camp moves it from local zoning auwho could come and pick them Kici Yapi property, includes 80 thority as well as from the tax Cross to provide housing.

Firefighters quickly cut power up. By 5:30 p.m., firefighters acres on Pike Lake in northern rolls. to the building. The water to brought bags of medications Prior Lake near the River Valley The two parcels cumulatively the building was shut off by and oxygen tanks to the council YMCA. The Y uses the proper- generated $1,750 in property 2:15 p.m. With walls and ceil- chambers for each apartment ty for day camp programming taxes for the cities, county, Shaings soaked and no power in the unit where a resident had pill for children from 14 to 4 years kopee School District and other of age. taxing entities in 2014. building, firefighters deemed bottles or medical equipment.

The tribe is also seeking trust The tribe owns 3,880 acres of the apartment building too danstatus on a seven-acre parcel. land in Scott County. The fedCleanup Begins gerous to occupy. They moved from apartment to apartment, Over the weekend and Mon- The Prior Lake City Council eral government holds just over collecting all the medications day, a crew of Belfor Property and Scott County Board are not 1,625 of those acres in trust. residents need for the short- Restoration of Savage began opposing the application for work on identifying the scope and long-term.

“I have nowhere to go. I sup- of the problem and the extent pose I could call somebody, I of the damage the free-flowing water caused. don’t know,” Emerson said.

After 4 p.m., Taylor awaited Scott McCarty, Belle Plaine’s her daughter coming from building official, said Belfor Green Isle to pick her up at city Restoration is hoping to have The U.S. Department of Ag- advancements can improve the hall. She was frightened and residents back into the buildriculture will make available environment and farming opupset by the uncertainty of her ing in four to six weeks. But the situation. She worried about re- amount of time the renovation $100 million through the Con- erations at the same time. placing items the water ruined work will take will ultimately servation Stewardship Program The 2014 Farm Bill brought and what she would wear to a be determined by the extent of (CSP) this year. And although changes to CSP, including an applications are accepted all expanded conservation activity funeral she planned to attend the damage.

“They plan on running two year, farmers, ranchers and for- list that will offer participants Saturday.

“What am I going to do,” she crews,” McCarty said. “There est landowners should submit greater options to meet their applications by Friday, Feb. 27 conservation needs and protect asked. “This is all I have and I will be a lot of activity there.” don’t have the money to replace The first order of business to ensure they are considered the natural resources on their land. These conservation acSunday was to begin dehumidi- for this year’s funding. it.”

Applications received after tivities, called enhancements, Taylor moved to Belle Plaine fication of the building. The from Brainerd, Minn. last sum- company will also have to de- that date will be considered for include cover crops, intensive mer to be close to her daughter termine if sheetrock will have future funding. This year’s in- rotational grazing and wildlifein Green Isle and three sons in to be removed from walls and vestment may result in private friendly fencing.

Belle Plaine. She knows living ceilings to make certain walls landowners enrolling up to 7.7 Applications should be subin the program.2/8/2015 insulation are TIME, completely with her daughter mitted to local NRCS offices.

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Legal Notices STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT District court probate division Court File No. 70-PR-15-1369 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Phyllis M. Bruss aka Phyllis Marie Bruss and Phyllis Bruss, Decedent.

Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent's will dated October 29, 2003 ("Will") has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Steven W. Kunz whose address is 1724 Riverwood Drive, Burnsville, MN 55378 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent.

Any heir, devisee 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 probate of the Will or 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: January 30, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts January 30, 2015 By: Joanne Kopet, Acting Registrar By: Delores A. Beussman, Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Timothy O. Davis Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC 8050 West 78th Street Edina, MN 55439 Attorney License No: 21544 Telephone: (952) 941-4005 Fax: (952) 941-2337 Email: tdavis@hjlawfirm.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 4 and 11, 2015.

TOWNSHIP OF ST. LAWRENCE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ST. LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP HALL JORDAN, MN 55352 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Lawrence Township Annual Audit Meeting will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at the St. Lawrence Township Hall, County of Scott, State of Minnesota. At this meeting, the Board of Supervisors will audit the books of St. Lawrence for the year ended 2014.

The Board of Supervisors will also set the proposed agenda and levy for the annual meeting along with taking care of other workshop items.

Ramona Bischof Township Clerk Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 4 and 11, 2015.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT court probate/mental health division Court File No. 70-PR-15-823 In Re: Estate of Florence Halquist, Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND informal APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL co-REPRESENTATIVEs AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal co-representatives was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated January 6, 2005. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Mary J. Muehlenhardt and William F. Halquist, whose address are 18375 Market Ave., Belle Plaine, Minnesota and 812 Prairie Oak Drive, Belle Plaine, Minnesota, to serve as the personal co-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 co-representatives. Any objection to the appointment of the personal co-representatives must be filed with this 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 co-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 corepresentatives or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: January 22, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts January 22, 2015 By: Joanne Kopet, Acting Registrar By: Delores A. Beussman, Deputy Court Administrator Beth T. Morrison (MN# 0393449) Thiel, Anderson and Levine, P.L.L.P. 7300 Metro Boulevard, Ste 630 Edina, Minnesota 55439 Telephone: (952) 920-8444 Facsimile: (952) 920-8334 Attorney for Personal Representatives Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 4 and 11, 2015.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT probate division Court File No. 70-PR-15-1674 In Re: Estate of Eleanore Theresa Theis a/k/a Eleanore T. Theis, Deceased.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice to all interested persons and creditors: Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent's Last Will and Testament dated September 25, 2013, has been filed with the Registrar. The Application has been granted. Any objections may be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after proper notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Shirley A. Theis, whose address is 18035 Wellington Avenue, Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee, 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.

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: January 26, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts January 26, 2015 By: Joanne Kopet, Acting Registrar By: Delores A. Beussman, Deputy Court Administrator Heather L. L. Koering, #30394X Eastlund, Solstad, Cade, Hutchinson & Ysebaert, Ltd. 4200 County Rd. 42 W. Savage, MN 55378 (952) 894-6400 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 4 and 11, 2015.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Civil: Eminent Domain Court File No. 70-CV-15-973 Notice of Hearing and Quick Take Procedure County of Scott, Petitioner, vs.

Eagle Creek Development, LLC, South Passage HOA, Stonebridge Estates Homeowners Association, Wagonwheel Crossing Homeowners Association, Oscar Alexon, Ronald C Enright and Trudie C Enright, John and Jane Doe, Respondents.

To: Oscar Alexon, any heir(s) of Oscar Alexon, John Doe and Jane Doe: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on March 4, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, at the Scott County Justice Center, 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee, MN, the above-named petitioner will present the to the above-named Court a petition now on file for the condemnation of certain lands for public purposes. A copy of said petition that affects your property is available through the Scott County Attorney’s Office and is on file in the office of the Clerk of Court in the Above-Captioned Court.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that at the above-time and place the above-named petitioner will also move the Court for an order transferring title and possession to petitioner of the parcels described in the petition in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Section 117.042 as of April 15, 2015, prior to the filing of an award by the court appointed commissioners.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that: (1) any party wishing to challenge the public use or public purpose, necessity or authority for this taking must appear at the court hearing on Wednesday, March 4, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at the Scott County Justice Center, 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee, MN to state the objection or must appeal within 60 days of a court order approving the

public use or public necessity and authority for the taking; and (2) a court order approving the public use or public purpose, necessity, and authority for the taking is final unless an appeal is brought within 60 days after service of the order on the party.

This Action involves the condemnation of property, which includes but is not limited to the property described below: That part of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter, Section 34, Township 114 North, Range 21 West, Scott County, Minnesota, which is denoted and shown as Parcel 15 on Scott County Right of Way Plat No. 89, according to the record plat thereof, on file in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota.

Jeanne M. Andersen Assistant Scott County Attorney 200 Fourth Avenue West Shakopee, MN 55379 952-496-8240 Attorney License No. 0248034 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 4, 11 and 18, 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: May 7, 2010 MORTGAGOR: Cynthia M. Proechel, a single woman.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded June 9, 2010 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 855226.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated December 28, 2011 Recorded January 18, 2012, as Document No. A 896544.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100315900000199058 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: 812 Lindsey Lane, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 200670340 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 3, Block 3, Prairie Ridge Fourth Addition, Scott County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $164,284.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $160,218.06 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: March 5, 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 September 8, 2015, 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: December 30, 2014 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 - 14-007925 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, January 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 11 and 18, 2015.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT probate division Court File No. 70-PR-15-1282 amended NOTICE and order of hearing on petition for probate of will and OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Myrtle Elizabeth Hunt McCaskey, Decedent.

It is Ordered and Notice is given that on March 4, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent, dated February 3, 2006, and for the appointment of Daniel J. McCaskey, whose address is 6103 Sandstone Court, Clifton, Virginia, 20124 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: February 5, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts February 8, 2015 By the court Hon. Michael A. Fahey Judge of District Court Phil Bird Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner Samantha J. LePage Sieloff and Associates, P.A. 3460 Washington Drive, Suite 214 Eagan, MN 55122 Attorney License No: 0395494 Telephone (651) 454-2000 Fax (651) 451-1240 Email: slepage@sielofflaw.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 11 and 18, 2015.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT probate division FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 70-PR-15-1281 NOTICE and order for hearing on petition for probate of will and OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sandra R. Daley, aka Sandra Rae Daley, Decedent.

It is Ordered and Notice is given that on March 4, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 200 W. Fourth Avenue, Shakopee, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent, dated March 29, 2013, and for the appointment of Stephen Daley, whose address is P.O. Box 393, 820 Marschall Rd., Shakopee, MN 55379 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.

Dated: January 30, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts January 30, 2015 By: Ann M. Offermann District Court Judge, Probate Division Court Administrator By: Delores A. Beussman, Deputy Court Administrator Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 11 and 18, 2015.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 70-PR-15-1291 In Re: Estate of Jean Mealman, a/k/a Jean F. Mealman, a/k/a Jean Flora Mealman, Decedent.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Intestate) Notice is given that an Application

wednesday, February 11, 2015 for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Tammy L. Mealman, whose address is 17374 Vergus Ave., Jordan, MN 55352, 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 objections 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: January 29, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts January 29, 2015 By: Joanne Kopet, Acting Registrar By: Delores A. Beussman, Deputy Court Administrator Jaspers, Moriarty & Wetherille, P.A. Amber R. Koth MN# 0328728 206 Scott Street Shakopee, MN 55379 Telephone: (952) 445-2817 Facsimile: (952) 445-0812 e-mail: akoth@jmwlaw.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 11 and 18, 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: December 8, 2004 MORTGAGOR: Kurt R Nierengarten, a married person.

MORTGAGEE: Community Security Bank.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 13, 2004 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A681840.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: First Minnesota Bank. Dated April 30, 2010 Recorded August 26, 2010, as Document No. A860695.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Community Security Bank RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: First Minnesota Bank MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 203 2nd Street Northeast, New Prague, MN 56071 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 240070310 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The South 135 feet of Lot 3, Block 7, Saint Wenceslaus Addition to the City of New Prague, Scott County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $121,500.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $109,928.69 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: March 19, 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 September 21, 2015, 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: January 15, 2015 First Minnesota Bank 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 125 - 14-006073 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, January 21, 28 and February 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2015.

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SEE THE STATE WEBSITE (https://eadvert.dot.state.mn.us) FOR ALL OF OUR PROJECT LETTINGS. SIGN UP WITH ConneX ON THE COUNTY EGRAM WEBSITE (https://egram.co.scott.mn.us) TO DOWNLOAD PROPOSAL AND PLANS AT NO CHARGE. Bids must be sealed, identified on the envelope and accompanied by a Bidder’s Bond or Certified Check in an amount equal to at least 5% of the total bid made payable to the Treasurer of Scott County.

The County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities thereof.

Dated January 30, 2015 Scott County Auditor/Treasurer Tony Winiecki, P.E. Courthouse Acting Scott County Engineer 200 4th Avenue West Physical Development Shakopee, MN 55379 600 Country Trail East Jordan, MN 55352 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 4, 11 and 18, 2015.

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NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF REDEMPTION OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR COUNTY OF SCOTT, STATE OF MINNESOTA

To all persons with a legal interest in the parcels of real property described in the following Notice:

You are hereby notified that the parcels of real property described below and located in Scott County, Minnesota, are subject to forfeiture to the State of Minnesota because of nonpayment of delinquent property taxes, special assessments, penalties, interest, and costs levied on those parcels. The time for redemption from forfeiture expires if a redemption is not made by the later of (1) 60 days after service of this notice on all persons having an interest in the parcels or (2) May 11, 2015.

The following information is listed below: the names of the property owners, taxpayers, and interested parties who have filed their addresses under M.S. 276.041; the addresses of the parties; the legal description and parcel identification number of each parcel; and the amount necessary to redeem a parcel as of May 11, 2015.

PERSONS ASSESSED / DESCRIPTION / AMOUNT DUE CREDIT RIVER TOWNSHIP #049190031 James E. Luckman 2725 Terrace Drive Burnsville, MN 55337

#049190036 James E. Luckman 2725 Terrace Drive Burnsville, MN 55337 #049190090 James E. Luckman 2725 Terrace Drive Burnsville, MN 55337

#080890060 New Market Bank 20151 Icenic Trail Lakeville, MN 55044 #089040220 & #089040222 Jill B. Fisette Kes P.O. Box 703 Lakeville, MN 55044 Gregory J. & Catherine A. Brown (no address available) Biersdorf & Associates, P.A. 150 South 5th St., #3100 Minneapolis, MN 55402 #089230022 David H. & Sue A. Elvestad 10771 250 St. East Lakeville, MN 5504 Provincial Bank P.O. Box 459 20280 Iberia Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044

PERSONS ASSESSED / DESCRIPTION / AMOUNT DUE #230220010 Lot 2, Block 1, Harvest View $8,052.07 Builders Development & Estates, Scott County, MinneW 23.66A of SW 1/4 of NW1/4 $19,607.59 Finance, Inc. sota. & W 23.63A of NW1/4 of 2121 Cliff Dr., #115 NW1/4 lying N & W of a line Eagan, MN 55122 com at pt on N line 198’ E of NW corner, S 638.98’, E 396’, City of Elko New Market S 775’, E 182’ to E line & there 601 Main St., PO Box 99 terminating, in Section 19, New Market, MN Township 114, Range 21, Scott 55054-0099 County, Minnesota.

US Bank National As$465.82 sociation W 23.66A of NW1/4 com NW corner, E along N line 132’, S 800 Nicollet Mall 1089.01’, W 132’, N 1088.08’ Minneapolis, MN 55402 to POB, in Section 19, TownAttn: Gregory B. Wilson ship 114, Range 21, Scott County, Minnesota. #230470620 Outlot A, Windrose 8th Addi$781.80 Sienna Corporation tion, Scott County, Minnesota. $3,538.20 W 23.69A of NW1/4 of SW1/4 4940 Viking Drive, #608 lying W & S of a line com NW Edina, MN 55435 corner of Section, S along W line 1980’ to POB, S 11-13-50 E #230510010 Lot 1, Auditor’s Subdivision No. $18,060.20 1367.87’, S 88-46-04 E 504.40’ Builders Development & 9, Scott County, Minnesota. to E line & there terminating, Finance, Inc. in Section 19, Township 114, 2121 Cliff Drive, #115 Range 21, Scott County, MinEagan, MN 55122 nesota.

City of Elko New Market NEW MARKET TOWNSHIP 601 Main St., PO Box 99 New Market, MN Lot 6, Block 1, Dakota Mead$9,136.21 55054-0099 ows, Scott County, Minnesota.

N 60A of N 1/2 of NW1/4 EX 15A & EX S 330’ of E 1320’, & EX Com int S line of N 60A of NW1/4 & W line of E 1320’ of NW1/4, N along W line 320.72’, W parallel w/S line of N 60A of NW1/4 to W line of NW1/4, S along W line of NW1/4 to S line of N 60A NW 1/4, E along S line to POB, in Section 4, Township 113, Range 21, Scott County, Minnesota.

SE1/4 of NE1/4, Com NW corner, SE 331.94’, S 1287.46’ to RR ROW, SW 51.77’ to S line, NW 287.17 to W line, NE 1314.38’ to POB, in Section 23, Township 113, Range 21, Scott County, Minnesota.

Kenneth Williams 10618 San Sicily Street Las Vegas, NV 89141 #089230024 David H. & Sue A. Elvestad 10771 250 St. East Lakeville, MN 55044 Provincial Bank P.O. Box 459 20280 Iberia Ave. Lakeville, MN 55044

E 331.50’ of W 663’ of NE1/4 of NE1/4 & SE1/4 of NE1/4 Com 331.94’ E of NW corner, S 1287.46’ to N RR ROW, N 60-12-50 E 404.64’, N 1078.56’ to N line of SE1/4 of NE1/4, W along N line 349.85’ to POB, in Section 23, Township 113, Range 21, Scott County, Minnesota.

Kenneth Williams 10618 San Sicily Street Las Vegas, NV 89141 #089240300 Suzanne Morris 25550 Dupont Ave. Elko, MN 55020

N 1033.55’ of W 1/2 of SW 1/4, lying E of US Hwy 65, Ex S 412.80’, in Section 24, Township 113, Range 21, Scott County, Minnesota.

U.S. Bank National Association 800 Nicollet Mall $10,339.59 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Attn: Gregory B. Wilson #230560050 Barsness Bros., LLC 26836 Grand Ave. Elko, MN 55020

Lot 3, Block 2, Boulder Pointe 6th Addition, Scott County, Minnesota.

#230560130 Barsness Bros., LLC 26836 Grand Ave. Elko, MN 55020

Lot 11, Block 2, Boulder Pointe 6th Addition, Scott County, Minnesota.

#230560140 Barsness Bros., LLC $3,606.86 26836 Grand Ave. Elko, MN 55020

Lot 12, Block 2, Boulder Pointe 6th Addition, Scott County, Minnesota.

PERSONS ASSESSED #254770010 LeRoy M. Bohnsack 3343 Glynwater Trail NW Prior Lake, MN 55372 #259021080 Jeffrey & Rebecca Vossen 16220 West Ave. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Household Industrial Finance Company 11010 Prairie Lakes Drive, #100 Eden Prairie, MN 55344

#240030750 KJ Investing, LLC P.O. Box 46 Montgomery, MN 56069 First National Bank of LeCenter 10 West Minnesota St. P.O. Box 160 $35,160.33 LeCenter, MN 56057

CITY OF NEW PRAGUE E 6’ of S 95’ of Lot 5, Block 12, & S 95’ of Lot 6, Block 12, Philipp’s Addition to Praha, Scott County, Minnesota.

5.3 A in Gov Lots 1 & 2, EX 1.86A & SE1/4 of NW1/4 of Lakeside Park, EX .22A .75A .88A .32A .34A & EX Lakeside Gardens 3rd Addition, in Section 2, Township 114, Range 22, Scott County, Minnesota.

$1,653.32

CITY OF SAVAGE North 1/2 of Lots 1 & 2, Block 3, Paukner’s Addition, Scott County, Minnesota.

$1,595.44

#263930680 Outlot C, South Hamilton EsHomeland Development, tates 2nd Addition, Scott CounLLC ty, Minnesota.

957 Trellis St. Jordan, MN 55352

$2,493.19

#260080070 Dale R. Schuur 12566 Princeton Ave. South Savage, MN 55378 Source One Mortgage Services Corp.

27555 Farmington Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334-3357

#263990030 Joseph J. Zywiec $2,049.89 c/o Jodee Pappe, CPA 100 Bridgepoint Dr., #120 South St. Paul, MN 55075 $2,265.66 #269210350 Paul (& Edward) Morgel 13828 Quentin Ave. South $2,265.66 Savage, MN 55378

Minnesota Dept. of Human Services P.O. Box 64995 #239290021 P/O SE1/4, Beg SE corner $16,327.82 St. Paul, MN 55164Builders Development & SE1/4, W 345.36’, N 1473.04’, 0995 Finance, Inc. Attn: Denise M. Meyer, N 45-45-30 W 555.70’, N 442121 Cliff Drive, #115 Special Recovery Unit 14-30 E 365.11’, E 365.11’, E Eagan, MN 55122 502.06’, S 2123.54’ to POB, in Section 29, Township 113, City of Elko New Market Range 21, Scott County, #270080540 601 Main St., PO Box 99 Minnesota.

Donald C. Koch New Market, MN 820 7 Ave. East 55054-0099 Shakopee, MN 55379

U.S. Bank National As$8,831.85 sociation 800 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55402

/ DESCRIPTION / AMOUNT DUE Unit No. 1, Condo No. 1009, $10,419.07 Revere Way Industrial Condominium, Scott County, Minnesota.

Unit 3, CIC No. 1166, Creekview $11,616.28 Business Park, Scott County, Minnesota.

P/O NW1/4 of SE1/4 Com 196’ $25,056.69 N of SW corner Egan’s Glen, N 130’, W 200’, S 130’, E 200’ to POB, in Section 21, Township 115, Range 21, Scott County, Minnesota.

CITY OF SHAKOPEE

Lot 8, Block 313, Wermerskirchen’s Addition, Scott County, Minnesota.

$9,091.94

Lot 7, Block 6, Jasper & Smith Addition, Scott County, Minnesota.

$3,542.43

Federal National Mortgage Association 150 South Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. $9,694.53 P.O. Box 31557 Billings, MT 59107 #270120310 Vernon & Karen A. Schwartz 18540 Legends Club Circle Prior Lake, MN 55372

Provincial Bank 20280 Iberia Avenue #240030760 Lot 1; Lot 2, Except the East 3’ $15,113.48 Lakeville, MN 55044 Patricia B. Yong of the South 120’; & the West 211 2 St. NW #270610360 12’ of the North 45’ of Lot 3, all Lot 2, Block 5, Timber Trails, $7,723.69 Internal Revenue Service New Prague, MN 56071 in Block 13, Philipp’s Addition Judson T. & JoEllen F. Scott County, Minnesota.

30 East 7th St., Suite Coleman to Praha, Scott County, Minne1222 Frandsen Bank & Trust sota.

7411 Auto Club Rd. STOP 5900 125 First St. South, PO Bloomington, MN St. Paul, MN 55101 Box 110 55438 ATTN: Advisory Group Montgomery, MN Manager 56069 Citizens State Bank of Shakopee SAND CREEK TOWNSHIP #241120910 Outlot D, Raven Stream Village $750.34 1100 East Fourth Ave. Raven Stream Village Shakopee, MN 55379 2nd Addition, Scott County, N of RR & S of Creek in SW1/4 #099290300 $2,738.34 Development, Inc. Minnesota. of NW1/4, in Section 29, TownGround Development, 2055 Lyndale Ave. North #270720120 Lot 5, Block 2, Marceline 1st $3,479.54 ship 114, Range 23, Scott CounInc. Faribault, MN 55021 Daniel L. Geis & Karin Addition, Scott County, Min7575 Golden Valley Rd., ty, Minnesota.

Wendorff nesota. #300 737 3rd Ave. East CITY OF PRIOR LAKE Minneapolis, MN Shakopee, MN 55379 55427-4572 #251800100 Outlot A, Amen Acres 1st Addi$587.46 Jeffrey J. Palmquist Douglas L. Ball Revotion, Scott County, Minnesota.

SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP 14550 Granada Drive cable Trust Apple Valley, MN (no address available) E 66’ of NE1/4 lying N of a line #119240110 $395.36 55124 com at pt on E line 1088.08’ S of James E. Luckman $371.76 #271310950 Outlot B, Hauer’s 4th Addition, NE corner, N 52-12-58 W to W 2725 Terrace Drive Brandon T. Stoll B & D Development, Scott County, Minnesota.

Burnsville, MN 55337 line & there terminating, in Sec15521 Fishpoint Road Inc. tion 24, Township 114, Range SE 606 Barrington Drive 22, Scott County, Minnesota.

Prior Lake, MN 55372 East Shakopee, MN 55379CITY OF JORDAN John R. Richards 8981 East 28.1’ of Lot 10, Block 8, $31,862.21 5160 160 St. SE, #303 #220020890 Prior Lake, MN 55372 City of Jordan, Scott County, Jordan Professional Minnesota.

Center FAILURE TO REDEEM SAID LANDS PRIOR TO THE Internal Revenue Service Box 158 EXPIRATION OF REDEMPTION WILL RESULT 30 East 7th St., Suite Jordan, MN 55352 IN THE LOSS OF SAID LANDS AND FORFEITURE 1222 OF SAID LANDS TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA North 71’ of Lots 4 & 5, Block $16,463.75 STOP 5900 #220021600

St. Paul, MN 55101 18, City of Jordan, Scott County, Thomas W. & Diane The amounts listed above must be paid to redeem, Attn: Advisory Group Minnesota.

Goebel if paid on or before May 11, 2015.

Manager 316 Broadway St. North Please contact the Scott County Taxation Department Jordan, MN 55352 to verify the amount due, if paid prior to May, 2015. #254500010 Lot 1, Block 1, Edie Addition, $4,475.42 Vernon & Karen A. Scott County, Minnesota.

Wells Fargo Home MortInquiries about the delinquent tax proceedings described Schwartz gage, Inc. above can be made to the Scott County 18540 Legends Club Sixth St. & Marquette Department of Taxation at (952) 496-8153, Circle Ave. or at the address listed below.

Prior Lake, MN 55372 Minneapolis, MN 55479

Witness my hand and official seal on this 11th day of February, 2015.

Provincial Bank

CITY OF ELKO NEW MARKET 20280 Iberia Ave.

Part of Lots 1-3, Block 1, Baltes $12,845.18 Lakeville, MN 55044 #230020050 & Kremer’s Addition, Com at pt Lyle & Linda Zweber #254500020 Lot 2, Block 1, Edie Addition, $4,282.71 on N line of Lot 3, 16’ E of NW 24276 Revere Ave. Vernon & Karen A. Scott County, Minnesota. corner, E 123’, S 86’, W 123’, N Elko, MN 55020

Schwartz 86’ to POB, Scott County, Min 18540 Legends Club nesota.

John E. & Molly M. Department of Taxation Circle Mahoney 200 Fourth Ave West Prior Lake, MN 55372 441 Main St. Shakopee, MN 55379-1220 New Market, MN 55054 Provincial Bank Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 11 and 20280 Iberia Ave. 18, 2015.

Lakeville, MN 55044

wednesday, February 11, 2015

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(continued from previous page) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT probate division Court File No. 70-PR-15-1681 NOTICE of informal probate of will and APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Nina H. Jacobsen aka Nina Helle Jacobsen, Decedent.

Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent's Will, dated September 13, 2004, ("Will"), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Jeffrey L. Jacobsen, whose address is 2030 Lakeview Drive, Jordan, MN, 55352, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent.

Any heir, devisee 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 probate of the Will or 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: February 4, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts February 4, 2015 By: Joanne Kopet, Acting Registrar By: Delores A. Beussman, Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Allison J. Gontarek Huemoeller & Gontarek PLC 16670 Franklin Trail, Suite 210 Prior Lake, MN 55372 Attorney License No.: 0303276 Telephone: (952) 447-2131 Fax: (952) 447-5628 Email: hg@priorlakelaw.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 11 and 18, 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: July 9, 2003 MORTGAGOR: David W Lambert and Debra L Lambert, husband and wife, as joint tenants.

MORTGAGEE: Community Security Bank.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 17, 2003 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A613392.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: First Minnesota Bank. Dated April 30, 2010 Recorded August 26, 2010, as Document No. A860695.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Community Security Bank RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: First Minnesota Bank MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 24790 East Cedar Lake Drive, New Prague, MN 56071 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 030010700 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 68, Cedar Shores, Scott County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $160,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $131,594.86 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: March 19, 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 September 21, 2015, 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: December 30, 2014 First Minnesota Bank 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 125 - 14-008533FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, January 21, 28 and February 4, 11, 18 and 25, 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: January 26, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Daniel A Bailey, an unmarried man.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc..

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded August 8, 2007 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A780142.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC, Asset-backed Certificates, Series 2007-HE5. Dated March 13, 2013 Recorded March 19, 2013, as Document No. A931396.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100055140030787705 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Aegis Lending Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 201 Maverick Avenue, New Market, MN 55054 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 230110310 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 9, Block 3, Whispering Creek North, Scott County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $224,600.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $239,133.40 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: March 26, 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 September 28, 2015, 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

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA 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: January 15, 2015 U.S. Bank National Association, 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 - 14-005774 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, January 28 and February 4, 11, 18 and 25 and March 4, 2015.

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Declaration of Crimson Arbor Association (henceforth the “Declaration”) recorded in the office of the Recorder for Scott County, Minnesota on September 9, 2003, as Document No. A623492, which covers the following property: Lot 36, Block 1, Crimson Arbor, Common Interest Community No. 1127, Scott County, Minnesota WHEREAS, pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of January 27, 2015, from Christopher D. Lashbrook, as Vendee, title holder, to Crimson Arbor Association, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, the principal amount of Three Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Two and No/100 Dollars ($3,442.00) for assessments, late fees and related charges, plus assessments, collection costs, attorneys’ fees and other amounts will be incurred since said date, including costs of collection and foreclosure; WHEREAS, no action is now pending at law or otherwise to recover said debt or any part thereof; WHEREAS, the owner has not been released from the financial obligation to pay said amount; WHEREAS, pursuant to the Declaration and Minn. Stat. §515B.3-116(h), said debt created a lien upon said premises in favor of Crimson Arbor Association as evidenced by the lien statement recorded on January 14, 2015, in the office of the Scott County Recorder as Document No. A972135; WHEREAS, pursuant to the power of sale granted by the owner(s) in taking title to the premises subject to said Declaration, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said property by the sheriff of said county at the Scott County Sheriff’s Department, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, Minnesota, on April 1, 2015, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, to pay the amount then due for said assessments, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorneys’ fees as allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by the unit owners, their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of said sale.

The following information is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Sections 580.025 and 580.04: (1) Street Address of Property: 7564 Arbor Lane, Savage, MN 55378 (2) Name of Transaction Agent, Residential Mortgage Servicer, Lender &/or Broker: N/A (3) Tax Parcel Identification Number of the Property: 26-3600360 (4) Transaction Agent’s Mortgage Identification Number, if known: N/A (5) Name of Mortgage Originator, if stated on mortgage: N/A (6) Date on which Occupant must vacate Property, if mortgage is not reinstated under Section 580.30 or property redeemed under 580.23: 11:59 p.m. on October 1, 2015. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m.

REDEMPTION NOTICE 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 FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: January 27, 2015 HELLMUTH & JOHNSON, PLLC By: Nancy T. Polomis, I.D. #227584 Attorneys for Lienor 8050 West 78th Street Edina, MN 55439 (952) 941-4005 Lienor: Crimson Arbor Association By: Nancy T. Polomis Its: Attorney in Fact THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: HELLMUTH & JOHNSON, PLLC 8050 West 78th Street Edina, MN 55439 (952) 941-4005 File No. 15804.0041 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 4, 11, 18 and 25 and March 4 and 11, 2015.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE Real Property STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT CASE TYPE: Other DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File: 70-CV-14-13825 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the registered holders of GE Business Loan Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-1, Plaintiff, vs.

4L Ventures, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company, Mary Sue Leathers, Darrel R. Leathers, Christopher J. Lund, Jill O. Lund, and XYZ, Corp., Defendants.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of a Judgment and Decree entered in the above-entitled action on January 22, 2015, and effective as of February 2, 2015 (“Order”), a certified copy of which has been delivered to me directing the sale of the premises, hereinafter described, to satisfy the amount found and adjudged due said Plaintiff in the above-entitled action from said Defendants 4L Ventures, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company, Mary Sue Leathers, Darrel R. Leathers, Christopher J. Lund, and Jill O. Lund, as prescribed in the Order, in the amount of $4,807,611.01, the Sheriff of Scott County will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, on Thursday, March 26, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., at the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, Minnesota, in the said County and State, the premises and real estate, lying and being in the County of Scott, State of Minnesota, described in said Judgment and Decree, to-wit: LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: Lot 1, Block 1, Twin Lake Executive Park, Scott County, Minnesota.

PHYSICAL STREET ADDRESS, CITY AND ZIP CODE OF THE PREMISES: 7447 Egan Drive, Savage, Minnesota 55378 TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF THE PREMISES: 263340010 and certain personal property, including but not limited to, all buildings, structures, improvements, equipment, fixtures, fittings, furnishings, and all other items of real and personal property located thereon or related to the premises.

Dated this 3rd day of February, 2015 Kevin Studnicka, as Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota By: Duane J. Jirik Deputy Sheriff THIS DOCUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: OPPENHEIMER WOLFF & DONNELLY LLP (TKO) Campbell Mithun Tower 222 South Ninth Street, Suite 2000 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 (612) 607-7000 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 4, 11, 18 and 25 and March 4 and 11, 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 12, 2005 MORTGAGOR: Scott Gothberg and Gwendolyn Gothberg, husband and wife as joint tenants.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded August 23, 2005 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 710304.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Indenture Trustee of the FBR Securitization Trust 2005-4, Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2005-4. Dated April 3, 2009 Recorded April 16, 2009, as Document No. A 823084.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100241010009594975 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Resmae Mortgage Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1301 Northwest English Avenue, New Prague, MN 56071 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 240860430 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 1, Block 3, Homefield Addition, Scott County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $208,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $276,240.01 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:

PAGE thirteen April 2, 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 October 2, 2015, 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: January 22, 2015 HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Indenture 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 30 - 14-007122 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 4, 11, 18 and 25 and March 4 and 11, 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: October 26, 2009 MORTGAGOR: James Kralik, a single person.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded November 6, 2009 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 839839.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated December 27, 2012 Recorded January 3, 2013, as Document No. A925148.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100061907000126227 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Summit Mortgage Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 817 Green Acre Court, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 200700970 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 12, Block 10, Farmers Ridge First Addition, Scott County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $200,747.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $217,568.52 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: April 16, 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 October 16, 2015, 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: February 3, 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 - 14-007651 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 11, 18 and 25 and March 4, 11 and 18, 2015.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 70-PR-15-1294 NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: Estate of JACK G. CAIN, Decedent.

It is Ordered and Notice is given that on March 3, 2015, at 9:00a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at the Scott County Justice Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedent's Will dated March 30, 1978, and for the appointment of Paul W. Cain, whose address is 13584 Yosemite Avenue South, Savage, Minnesota 55378, as personal representative of the decedent's estate in an unsupervised administration.

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

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: January 30, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts January 30, 2015

BY THE COURT Ann M. Offermann Judge of District Court Dolores A. Beussman Court Administrator Guzman Law Firm, PA Lori L. Guzmán MN# 285808 14847 Energy Way, Apple Valley, MN 55124 Telephone: (952) 432-0648 Facsimile: (952) 431-2491 e-mail: lori@guzmanlaw.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 11 and 18, 2015.

Scott County Board Minutes BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF SCOTT JANUARY 20, 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 January 6, 2015 were approved.

(3) Recognition of Interested Citizens: Wes Mader, representing Citizens for Accountable Government (CAG), spoke of CAG’s opposition of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s intent to transfer additional land to trust status. Mr. Mader noted the potential loss of tax revenue to the various jurisdictions. Mr. Mader stated if the Board of Commissioners takes no action against the land transfer request, it is the same as approving it.

(4) Consent Agenda: On a motion by Commissioner Wolf, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, the following actions were approved unanimously. All resolu-

Legal Notices

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Board Proceedings

(continued from previous page) tions are available in the office of the County Administrator and are made a part of this record by reference.

A. Approve the renewal Application for Scott County Intoxicating Liquor and Wine Licenses for Heritage Links Golf Club for the year 2015.

B. Approve the Application and Permit for a Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for the Shakopee Lions Club for an outdoor event to be held at the Jackson Town Hall Park in Jackson Township on February 5, 2015.

C. Approve the Minnesota Department of Health Community Health Board Grant Project Agreement for Title V Maternal and Child Block Grant Funds effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016.

D. Approve the Cooperative Agreement with Scott County Health and Human Services, the Scott County Sheriff, and the Scott County Attorney under Title IV-D effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017.

E. Adopt Resolution No. 2015004; Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Agreement With Restoration Specialists, Inc., Associates for Change Orders Totaling Greater Than 5% of the Contract Bid. F. Approve an estimate of just compensation by market value appraisals and appraisal review for new right-of-way acquisition on one property for the County Highway 16 emergency and permanent repairs project in the City of Shakopee.

G. Adopt Resolution No. 2015009; Certifying Final Approved Appraisal of Value for Certain Land Acquisitions and Authorizing Acquisition by expedited (“Quick Take”) Eminent Domain Proceedings Associated With the Reconstruction of County Highway 17 in the City of Shakopee.

H. Adopt Resolution No. 2015010; Authorizing a Contract Increase for the County Highway 101 Trail Project in the Amount of $107,764.81.

I. Approve the record of disbursements and approve the claims made to Scott County from December 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 in the sum of $60,352,190.59.

J. Approve a Contract with Clear North Technologies, Inc. for a temporary Senior Systems Engineer to backfill a vacated position.

K. Approve a Contract with Greg Sorensen to provide Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer services.

L. Separation of employment for Kathleen Lebow, PT (80% FTE) Therapist, Health and Human Services Division, effective 01/29/15.

Separation of employment for Daniel Bussie, FT Probationary 911 Dispatcher, Sheriff’s Office, effective 01/05/15. Separation of employment for Kevin Heise, FT Business Relationship Manager, Information Technologies Division, effective 01/02/15. Separation of employment for Connie Kochlin, FT Administrative Assistant, Community Services Division, effective 01/20/15. Separation of employment for Muhsin Omar, PT (75% FTE) Driver, Community Services Division, effective 01/02/15. Separation of employment for Gerardo

Izaguirre, FT Probationary Financial Assistance Specialist, Health and Human Services Division, effective 01/09/15. Separation of employment for Daniel Meyer, FT Probationary Financial Assistance Specialist, Health and Human Services Division, effective 01/05/15. Separation of employment for Diana Tyree, FT Temporary Unclassified Office Assistant, Community Services Division, effective 12/26/14. FT Probationary employment for Allison Simon, Senior Administrative Specialist, Health and Human Services Division, effective 01/21/15. Intermittent (34% FTE) employment for Noelle Kirscht, Unclassified Library Associate, Community Services Division, effective 01/06/15.

Change in employment status for Neil Nelson, FT Senior Attorney to Appointed FT Probationary Chief Deputy County Attorney, Attorney’s Office, effective 01/06/15.

Change in employment status for Todd Zettler, FT Assistant County Attorney III to Appointed FT Probationary First Assistant County Attorney, Attorney’s Office, effective 01/06/15. 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: Addition: Gary Oien; Deletion: Carolyn Aura (5) Develop Strong Public Partnerships: Commissioner Wolf moved, seconded by Commissioner Wagner to approve the 2015 Technical Assistance, Cost Share, and Incentives Program Docket for the Scott Watershed Management Organization.

The motion carried unanimously.

(9) Manage Challenges and Create Opportunities: A. Commissioner Beard moved, seconded by Commissioner Wagner to adopt Resolution No. 2015011; Approving Submittal of an Application for Hazard Mitigation Funding on Behalf of Al Schendlinger and Nancy Ludden and Naming Paul Nelson, Environmental Services Manager, to Act as the Authorized Representative for the Application. A copy of the resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and is made a part of this record by reference. The motion carried unanimously.

C. Commissioner Beard moved, seconded by Commissioner Wolf to authorize submittal of a request to the Metropolitan Council to amend the planned Blakeley Parks Bluff Reserve boundary and to submit a request for funding assistance through the Acquisition Opportunity Grant Program. The motion carried unanimously.

D. Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner Beard to approve an Amendment to the 2015-2024 Transportation Improvement Program for County Highway 2 and County Highway 60. The motion carried unanimously.

(10) Recess for Attorney/Client The Board will conduct an attorney/client meeting following today’s workshop to discuss potential federal litigation.

On a motion by Commissioner Wolf, seconded by Commissioner Beard, the meeting adjourned at 10:13 a.m.

Jon Ulrich, Chair Gary L. Shelton, County Administrator, Clerk of the Board

H.S. Wrestling

Debra K. Brazil, 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.

The Scott West wrestling team Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, February 11, closed the regular season with 2015. a 56-18 win at Dassel-Cokato

Panthers Flatten Dassel-Cokato; Open Section Tourney Thursday

Legendary NPHS Hoops Player Dies Legendary New Prague High School basketball player Ron Johnson died Sunday, Feb. 1 in St. Cloud. He was 76.

Johnson, a 1956 NPHS graduate, led the Trojans to the state tournament in his junior and senior seasons. He is considered one of the most dominant players in Minnesota high school history, scoring 2,190 points in his high school career, the first Minnesota player to surpass 2,000 points.

MRC Standings Standings as of Feb. 10

Boys’ Basketball

W L Jordan 9 2 Le Sueur-Hend. 9 2 Watertown-M 9 2 Norwood YA 5 6 Tri-City United 5 6 Belle Plaine 4 7 Mayer Lutheran 2 9 Sibley East 1 10 Results Belle Plaine 69, S.E. 63 Belle Plaine 62, TCU 55 LS-H 82, Mayer Lutheran 71 Jordan 61, Tri-City United 58 Watertown-M 71, NYA 53 Watertown-M 62, LS-H 56 Jordan 81, Mayer Luth. 51 NYA 86, Sibley East 71 Girls’ Basketball

W L Norwood YA 8 1 Watertown-M 8 1 Mayer Lutheran 7 2 Jordan 4 5 Sibley East 4 5 Tri-City United 4 5 Le Sueur-Hend. 1 8 Belle Plaine 0 9 Results S.E. 63, Belle Plaine 58 TCU 71, Belle Plaine 46 Jordan 69, Tri-City United 43 Mayer Lutheran 79, LS-H 36 Watertown-M 54, NYA 44 Watertown-M 77, LS-H 45 Mayer Luth, 46, Jordan 34 NYA 48, Sibley East 39 Wrestling (Final)

W L Scott West 5 0 Tri-City United 3 2 Sibley East 3 2 Watertown-M 3 2 Le Sueur-Hend. 1 4 Norwood YA 0 5 Results Sibley East 42, LS-H 30

last Tuesday night (Feb. 3).

The victory gives the Panthers a 12-2 dual meet record as they head into the Section 2AA Team Championships starting this Thursday night in Belle Plaine. The section Final Four will be held at Mankato East High School this Saturday beginning with the semifinals at 4 p.m. and the championship at 6 p.m.

“We have had a pretty good regular season overall,” states Scott West coach Darren Ripley.

“However, what ultimately defines your season at Scott West is making it to the state tournament and doing well there.”

Scott West started well against Dassel-Cokato as it jumped out to a 44-0 lead by winning the first eight weight classes.

The meet started with the return to wrestling action of eighth grade 106-pounder Tyler Shackle, who went right to work against Prestin Bradley as he took the Charger down and turned him with a bar arm to get a three-point near fall and a 5-0 first period lead. However, with the score 7-2 in favor of Shackle going into the third period, Bradley would mount a comeback by scoring three take downs before Shackle went on to close out the match with a 12-8 final take down just before the buzzer.

“It was good to have Tyler back in wrestling action,” comments Ripley. “He was a little tired there in the third period but that in a large part was due to the mat time that he has missed.”

Scott West would not miss a beat as it recorded five pin falls, a technical fall and a forfeit in the next seven weight classes to take that 44-0 lead over the Chargers. It was Parker Huss with a pin at 113 that was followed by a Jackson Stauffacher pin at 120. Carter Piche scored a 16-0 technical fall at 126 that was followed by a pin from Ben Kelvington at 132. After Ryan Siegle received a forfeit at 138, Dylan Johnson recorded a pin at 145 and Tyler Buesgens did the same at 152.

“We outmatched them a little bit here early in the meet,” states Ripley. “It was pretty much 44-0 before we had time to look up at the scoreboard.”

DC Charger Jack Anderson would put his home team on the scoreboard when he pinned Deshawn Carter at 160 to make it a 44-6 team meet score. Andrew Fogarty answered with a pin to make it 50-6 in favor of

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2014-15 Scott West Dual Results and Remaining Schedule Dec. 4 Quad at Jordan

vs. Man. East W 68-6

vs. New Ulm W 78-0

vs. Hutch W 39-23 Dec. 11 at LS-H W 61-15 Dec. 12 at Shakopee L 38-20 Dec. 18 vs. S.E. W 51-18 Jan. 9 at NYA W 79-0 Jan. 15 vs. W-M W 51-17 Jan. 23 at TCU W 50-17 Jan. 24 at Forest Lake Duals

vs. F. Lake W 46-21

vs. Stewartv. W 36-26

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Scott West heavyweight Josiah Schatz closed the meet with a second period pin fall over Brok Huikko that would give the Panthers their 56-18 win over the Chargers.

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H.S. Girls’ Basketball

Tigers Hit Two More MRC Bumps

by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School girls’ basketball team’s lack of scoring depth continues to take its toll as it has yet to win a Minnesota River Conference game with five remaining entering this week. Both of last week’s setbacks came on the road – Sibley East 63-58 on Tuesday and Tri-City United 71-46 on Friday.

Belle Plaine, 0-9 in the MRC, 3-18 overall, was scheduled to host Jordan in a MRC game Tuesday night after this edition of the Herald went to press. The Tigers will host Mayer Lutheran 7:30 p.m. this Friday before venturing to MRC co-leader Norwood Young America 7:30 p.m. next Tuesday.

Sibley East 63, Tigers 58 Mariena Hayden, just a sophomore, scored her 1,000th career point and then some with a game-high 33 points but it wasn’t enough as the Wolverines rallied for a 63-58 victory last Tuesday night in Arlington.

Hayden is the eighth girl in program history to reach the 1,000-point plateau.

Belle Plaine led 43-25 at halftime but managed just 15 points in the second half while surrendering 38 to the home team.

“In the first half, in some phases, we played as well as we have all year,” said Belle Plaine coach Randy Carlson. “Our of-

fense moved the ball well and we made shots. We did a good job of getting the ball inside and we finished.

“Sibley East switched to a 1-3-1 zone in the second half and we missed our first couple of shots and never recovered mentally from it,” Carlson continued. “Scoring 15 points in a half will not beat good teams.

Also, we had some turnovers that really hurt us.”

Following Hayden in point totals for Belle Plaine were Ireland Lambrecht (9), Torie Kellogg (4), Elizabeth Johnson (4), Haleigh Weiers (4), Paige Narveson (2) and Alissa Schultz (2). Hayden was tops in rebounds with 12. Narveson dished out five assists and Johnson had three steals.

Katie Tuchtenhagen and McKayla Stumm combined for 27 points for the Wolverines.

TCU 71, Tigers 46 Belle Plaine trailed 36-17 at halftime and didn’t fare much better the rest of the way on its way to a 25-point loss Friday night at Tri-City United.

“We had a poor start and nothing went well,” Carlson said.

“We did not shoot well, we did not handle their pressure well, we did not rebound well . . . We have to be ready to play hard in order to compete against these teams and we did not do that.”

Hayden led the Tigers in scoring with 13 points, followed by

Amelia Kahle (8), Schultz (7), Kellogg (4), Lambrecht (3), Narveson (3), Megan Schmitz (3) Kaitlyn Paul (2), Anna Donkhong (2) and Johnson (1).

Joslyn Vargo and Gabby Robinson sparked the Titans with 22 and 15 points, respectively.

Sarah Holicky added 12.

2014-15 BPHS Girls’ Basketball Results and Schedule Dec. 2 at WEM L 67-44 Dec. 4 vs. Far. BA W 59-58 Dec. 11 vs. G-SL L 33-24 Dec. 12 at JWP L 66-58 Dec. 16 at Fairmont L 58-42 Dec. 18 vs. S.E. L 61-50 Dec. 19 at LCWM W 60-28 Dec. 29-30 at NYA Tourney

vs. M-W L 53-43

vs. New Ulm L 59-43 Jan. 9 vs. TCU L 72-61 Jan. 10 vs. St. Peter L 49-42 Jan. 13 at Jordan L 62-23 Jan. 16 at M. Luth. L 60-53 Jan. 20 vs. NYA L 76-34 Jan. 22 at GFW L 61-54 Jan. 23 at LS-H L 62-50 Jan. 27 vs. New Ulm L 61-41 Jan. 29 vs. W-M L 66-58 Feb. 2 vs. Nicollet W 58-52 Feb. 3 at S.E. L 63-58 Feb. 6 at TCU L 71-46 Feb. 10 vs. Jordan Feb. 13 vs. Mayer Lutheran Feb. 17 at Norwood YA Feb. 20 vs. Le Sueur-Hend.

Feb. 24 at Watertown-M Mar. 2 Start Subsection Belle Plaine’s Nathan Herman scored 13 points against Sibley East last Tuesday night at the Mar. 13 Section Champ.

BPHS gym.

Mar. 17-21 State Tournament

H.S. Boys’ Basketball

Belle Plaine ‘Rebounding’ Back

A Special Delivery A robotic mechanism made and controlled by members of the Belle Plaine High School Robotics Team delivered the game ball to the referee just in time for the opening tip off of last Tuesday night’s game between Belle Plaine and Sibley East. While this was not the first time Belle Plaine players experienced such a ball delivery, it may have been a first for Sibley East as Wolverine Zac Weber, No. 12, (below) seemed to be the most interested observer of the strange device.

by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School boys’ basketball team made it three wins in its last five Minnesota River Conference games after posting a pair of victories at home last week, defeating Sibley East 69-53 last Tuesday and Tri-City United 62-55 Thursday.

The Tigers, 4-7 in the MRC, 5-15 overall, were scheduled to host Jordan in a MRC game Tuesday night after this edition of the Herald went to press.

They will be at Mayer Lutheran for a Friday the 13th date starting at 7:30 p.m. Belle Plaine will close the regular season at home against Norwood Young America 7:30 p.m. next Tuesday.

Brackets for the Section 2AA Tournament, scheduled to begin next Tuesday night, will be announced this week. Check the Herald’s Facebook page for updates.

Tigers 69, S.E. 53 The Tigers trailed Sibley East 41-40 midway through the first half before turning up the burners and outscoring the Wolverines 29-12 the rest of the way for a 69-53 MRC victory last Tuesday night at the BPHS gym. The win completed a season sweep of the Wolverines.

“The key to this game was the level of our defensive intensity in the second half,” said Tigers coach John Wellner. “A large part of that was our rebounding.

We held them to zero secondchance points. Taylor Lenz had

one of his best games with eight rebounds. Nathan Herman did a terrific job of being aggressive and taking the ball to the basket the whole game.”

Luke Narveson had a gamehigh 17 points for Belle Plaine, while Nathan Herman and Taylor Lenz had 13 apiece. Rounding out the scoring for Belle Plaine were Mitchel Stier (9), Brandon Schulz (8), Joe Hankins (5), Derek Guscette (2) and Kincade Retzer (2). Narveson also led the team in rebounds with 11, followed by Herman and Lenz with eight apiece and Stier five.

Zac Weber had 16 points and Austin Weckwerth added 15 for the Wolverines, who sit in last place in the MRC with a record of 1-10.

Tigers 62, TCU 55 Belle Plaine overcame a threepoint halftime deficit with a 38-28 advantaged in the second half as it won its second game in a row by a seven-point margin Thursday night in Belle Plaine.

“This was a fun game that went our way,” Wellner said.

“We have been in a lot of close games this year and it was good to come out on top. Brandon Schulz and Joe Hankins did so many things with their defense and hustle that doesn’t show up in the box score. They did a great job handling the ball and playing tough defense. It is tough to find a better defensive backcourt in the conference than those two. Nathan Herman

really kept us in the game in the first ten minutes with his shooting and driving. Taylor Ponath did a great job defensively on some really good post players and Derek Guscette made a huge steal that led to a threepoint play. But again, the key was our rebounding. We held TCU to just five offensive rebounds and two second-chance points. The first time we played them they had 13 offensive rebounds and eight secondchance points. This was by far our best effort and execution on rebounding and that is the reason we won.”

Narveson (19), Stier (18) and Herman (15) accounted for 52 of the Tigers’ 62 points. The other 10 points were turned in

by Schulz (4), Hankins (3), Taylor Ponath (2) and Lenz (1).

Narveson grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds. Other rebounding leaders were Stier (6), Hankins (5), Schulz (5), Herman (4) and Lenz (3).

Kelly Nordling and Carter Rynda led the Titans with 19 and 16 points, respectively.

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Giving Kids A Smile Dr. Tasha Strait, right, and assistant Myra Carlson of Strait Smiles Family Dentistry in Belle Plaine were among those providing dental care on Friday to young patients during Give Kids A Smile. Each year, dental professionals from across the state participate in Give Kids a Smile, providing free dental care to youth in need. The annual event takes place on the first Friday and Saturday of February and is made possible by the collaborative effort of the Minnesota Dental Foundation, volunteer dentists and sponsors.

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Wizardz Make a Big Splash in St. Peter The 40 or so members of the Wizardz Polar Plunge -- “5 Years Still Frozen” -- team took to the frigid waters of Hallet’s Pond in St. Peter Saturday afternoon (Feb. 7). The plunge is a fund-raiser for Special Olympics Minnesota. The team raised $8,150 in pledges, $188 above its team goal. (Above) team members jumped in groups, each member raising at least $75 for the privilege to jump off ice into the lake. Shari Klatt (above, second from left) was the Wizardz top fund-raiser, bringing in $1,530 in pledges. (Below) Belle Plaine Royalty Kaylee Shields, 1st Princess, and Kylee Pass, Miss Congeniality, took the plunge with the Wizardz. The actual Wizardz are a team of Special Olympics athletes from Belle Plaine, Jordan and other area communities. Overall, nearly $72,000 was raised at the St. Peter Polar Plunge. Almost $1.3 million has been raised statewide. The 20-plunge schedule runs through March 21 in Warroad, Minn.

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OLP Students Donate Pennies for Patients Students at Our Lady of the Prairie recently donated $255.61 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients fund-raiser. Accompanied by OLP Principal Wendi Alessio (right) sixth-graders Rebecca Brueggemeier and Tory Pumper delivered the coin and bills to State Bank of Belle Plaine Thursday (Feb. 5) where Teller Supervisor Mike Winterfeldt counted the coins and bills.

Area Singer to Perform Benefit Concert at Jordan Saturday

Singer-songwriter Hans Peterson will perform original music from his newly released album, “Every Breath I Sing,” at a concert on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Jordan High School auditorium. The music is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and will feature a full band and new songs from Peterson’s album.

Peterson has been described as a talented Midwestern-centric singer-songwriter, celebrating his love of land and life through heartfelt lyrics and rich musical arrangements.

Proceeds will benefit Families Moving Forward, a program of Beacon Interfaith Housing

Collaborative. Through the program, volunteers from congregations provide shelter and hospitality to homeless families at congregation sites, while the families work closely with program staff to find housing and other resources to help them get back on their feet.

“The timing of the release of ‘Every Breath I Sing’ and the opportunity to support Families Moving Forward is a very natural fit. The inspiration for my music comes from the land we live on, the people we live with, the need to share loving kindness and strive for justice,” said Peterson, who is a member of

Hope Lutheran Church in Jordan, which hosts families four times a year.

Beacon’s collaborative includes 19 hosting congregations in the Scott and Carver county network and 45 congregations in its Minneapolisbased network. Some Beacon congregations also are engaged in public advocacy and housing development.

A donation of $10 per person or $25 per family is suggested.

Proceeds will benefit the Families Moving Forward-Southwest program. About 80 percent of the program’s funding is from private contributions from individuals, congregations, corporations and foundations.

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Members can donate to the school of their choice or bring to the next meeting and we will distribute to the schools. Auxiliary Scholarship and Girls State information has been sent to the high school.

The next meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #144 will be Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Belle Plaine Vets Club. Lunch hostesses for February are Jo Kruger, Barb Lilledahl, Chelsea Barta, Kaycee Rebers and LaNae Barta.

The next Vets Club Steak and Shrimp Fry is Friday, Feb. 13.

A dessert will also be served in honor of Valentine’s Day. A children’s menu has also been added to include a hotdog and chips or macaroni and cheese.

The Belle Plaine Vets Club held a Euchre Tourney in January. With a favorable response, we decided to do it again!

This Saturday, Feb. 14, will be the day. Registration starts at noon and cards will be dealt at 1 p.m.

There is a 20 table maximum, so come early to make sure there’s room for you. The entry fee is $5 with 100 percent payout.

You must be 18 years old to play. The bar, including a Bloody Mary Bar, will be open.

Hotdogs and chips will also be available for purchase.

This is an adult event, please do not bring children. Hope to see a good turn out!

Couple’s Courting (continued from page 1)

selling cookies with our girls,” Lisa said. “Maybe we will stay out and do some ice fishing or something afterwards.”

The couple met in November of 1999. A Waconia native, Mike was visiting his cousin, Matt Maas, who lived in Cologne. They and a friend stopped by Wild Oaks, a restaurant in Cologne for dinner. The waitress instantly captivated Mike.

“She was hot,” he said. “She laughed at pretty much everything and she seemed to be really happy.”

Mike was so captivated by her that he bet his cousin he’d get her telephone number before they left Wild Oaks and ask Lisa out on a date. He won the bet.

“He was very good looking and he looked to be a very hardworking and he seemed genuine,” she said. Lisa admits the leather jacket Mike wore only enhanced his appearance.

“I’ve always been a person who figures you have to make the best of life. Sometimes, you have to take a chance,” she said. “I’m a risk-taker. I like spontaneity; let’s see where this goes.”

Lisa, who lived in Chaska, didn’t have to wait long for him to call.

Her shift at Wild Oaks ended at 9 p.m. When she arrived home ‘round 9:30, the phone was ringing. It was Mike. He called to ask her out.

Five hours later, the pair was still talking. They talked about most anything and everything, their backgrounds, families, friends, likes, dislikes, the whole gamut. It wasn’t a loss of interest that ended the conversation. Both of them had to be to work the next day.

“It was a really easy-going conversation. It just went really well. It was almost 4 a.m. before I knew it. It went really quick,” she said.

Their first date involved going to a birthday party for Lisa’s brother, Dave. Her family

knew Lisa and Mike were on their first date together. Mike said they were accepting and friendly, as if they had known him for years.

“I felt like I knew her family a long time. They were awesome,” he said. “Everybody sat around and made me feel welcome.”

‘Uncustomary’

Not your typical first date.

“The whole thing was very uncustomary. But it works for us,” she said.

Their first Valentine’s Day as a couple, Mike helped himself to a key of Lisa’s apartment.

She kept an extra copy on her key ring and didn’t notice it missing. He left flowers, candy hearts and a note for Lisa to find.

Six months after they started dating, the couple moved in together. In November of 2001, after Thanksgiving, he proposed. She picked an engagement ring off the Tigger Christmas ornament.

“I absolutely love Tigger,” she said.

Their uncustomary meeting and uncustomary proposal led to an uncustomary wedding.

Rather than exchange vows at St. Hubert’s Catholic Church in Chanhassen, they were married in a 15th Century Catholic Church on the island of St. Lucia in November of 2002.

The couple has enjoyed what Lisa calls “high-high” and “low-lows.” She and Michael have three children they are very proud of -- Shaylee, 10; Rayann, 8, and Jace, 18 months. “We’ve got a strong relationship built on love,” she said. “I’ve always said I’m only getting married once.”

But they have endured the toils young couples face. They bought their first house together here in Belle Plaine in 2003 and started their family just in time for the greatest economic downturn since the Great Depression.

Though neither of them lost their job to layoff, there were plenty of times money was piano-wire tight and nerves sometimes frazzled. She’s a fleet

manager at General Electric in Bloomington. Mike works at Richlind Metal Fabricators in Chaska.

Together, Mike said, they always worked through difficulties.

They make time for each other and share the workload at home.

It’s very 50-50,” she said. “It’s very much a partnership.”

Communicating with each other keeps little things from escalating. “We always know what the other person needs,” he said. Mike chuckles at the idea of Lisa finishing his sentences.

But they also take time for themselves. Three or four times a year, Lisa and Mike both enjoy separate weekends with their girl friends and guy friends.

And they don’t take life too serious, despite being in their mid-30s. A few years ago on Valentine’s Day, before their son was born, Mike had planned a new twist on the Valentine’s Day candy hearts routine. But he ran out of time to implement the plan. In his rush, he didn’t look at the hearts he purchased.

The phrased imprinted on each heart was in Spanish and Mike had no idea what they said.

“I grabbed the wrong box,” he said. “It took me forever to try and figure out what they said.”

He hurriedly purchased the box of candy hearts and planned to carefully place it in Lisa car. “I forgot to put them out the night before,” Mike said.

To make matters worse, the hearts were scattered all over the seat of Lisa’s car as she got in and sat down. Rather than be angry with the mess, she knew the spirit of the message.

“It was just a reality check,” she said. “I had a house, a loving husband and two beautiful girls.”

Thinking back that a man she met in a restaurant is her husband of 14 years, Lisa credits her late-father, Kendall Zitzloff of Winsted. He passed away when Lisa was 18 months old.

“I kind of feel all the events, dad was looking out for me,” she said. “He knew Mike was made for me and we’d go on an amazing journey together.”