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First Clue for Shamrock Medallion Hunt

Oak Crest School Principal Wins Award Page 2

Belle Plaine Girls Win Another MRC Game Page 13

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ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FOURTH YEAR

BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA, FEBRUARY 25, 2015

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Renaissance Festival Eyeing Possible New Home Near B.P.

Mid-America Festivals Checking Sites Near County Fairgrounds And Elko New Market

After 40 years on 150 acres just south and west of the intersection of Highway 169 and County Road 78/Highway 41 in rural Shakopee, the Minnesota Renaissance Festival is looking for a new home.

Jim Peterson, owner of MidAmerica Festivals, is vetting

two areas – one including parcels of land north of Belle Plaine, west of Highway 169 on the west side of County Road 59 (Delaware Avenue), southwest of the Scott County Fairgrounds in St. Lawrence Township.

The other site is on land in New Market Township in the southeast corner of Scott County.

“He’s looking for up to 300 acres of land so there’s a nice buffer,” said Commissioner Joe Wagner of Sand Creek Township.

Richard Beltz of Northland Real Estate said a 140-acre parcel on the west side of County Road 59 southwest of the fairgrounds is the centerpiece of a possible new site. A purchase agreement on that parcel has not yet been signed, Beltz said last week.

Wagner and Ted Kornder, chairman of the St. Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors, met with Peterson. Peterson has also met with Commis-

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Representing Scott West at this week’s state Class 2A individual tournament will be back row, from left, David Flynn, Andrew Fogarty, Josiah Schatz and Ben Kelvington. In the front are Jackson Stauffacher, Carter Piche and Parker Huss.

7 Scott West Wrestlers Qualify for State Individual Tourney

by Dan Ruud Three Section 2AA Individual Tournament champions and four runners-up will represent Scott West in this Friday’s and Saturday’s Minnesota State High School Class 2A Individual Tournament at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Winning championships in their respective weight classes at this past Friday’s and Saturday’s section individual tournament at Delano High School for Scott West were sophomore Parker Huss (106), senior David Flynn (132) and senior Andrew Fogarty (160).

Placing second and also qualifying for state were freshman Jackson Stauffacher (113), junior Carter Piche (120), junior Ben Kelvington (126) and junior Josiah Schatz (285).

Scott West also had seven wrestlers qualify for state last year, with Fogarty, Flynn, Kelvington and Stauffacher among them.

Fogarty, who is 41-0 this year, won the 160-pound state championship last year, while Flynn took third. Fogarty and Flynn are both headed to North Dakota State University to study

and wrestle next school year.

Both seniors would like to finish their final season with Scott West with a state championship, just as Zach Siegle did last year on the same mat and night as Fogarty won his first.

The first two rounds of the state Class 2A individual tournament will be held Friday, followed by the semifinals and championships on Saturday.

Wrestlebacks and consolation matches will be mixed in both days. The first day of the tournament (Thursday) will be devoted to the team tournaments, after which all three champions (Class 1A, 2A and 3A) will be crowned. See accompanying Class 2A team schedules).

More details about the section individual tournament can be found in the article inside.

Below is a listing of Friday’s Class 2A first-round match ups involving Scott West wrestlers (season records are in parenthesis).

106 pounds: Parker Huss (33-6) vs. Totinio-Grace’s Jake Svihel (26-17).

113 pounds: Jackson Stauffacher (31-5) vs. Grand Rapids’ Cole Jones (32-2).

120 pounds: Carter Piche (2614) vs. Perham’s Ben Nelson (29-10).

126 pounds: Ben Kelvington (36-7) vs. Cannon Falls’ Paul Fitterer (35-2).

132 pounds: David Flynn (40-3) vs. Monticello’s Jack Bourgeois (32-7).

160 pounds: Andrew Fogarty (41-0) vs. Dawson-Boyd’s’ Anthony Quigley (30-9).

285 pounds: Josiah Schatz (24-9) vs. Mora’s Brady Beier (36-1).

Section 2AA State Qualifiers 106: 1. Parker Huss (Scott West), 2. Garret Voss (Waconia).

113: 1. Tucker Sjomeling (Delano), 2. Jackson Stauffacher (Scott West).

120: 1. Tyler Wagener (Waconia), 2. Carter Piche (Scott West).

126: 1. Chase Logelin (New Prague), 2. Ben Kelvington (Scott West).

132: 1. David Flynn (Scott West), 2. Jackson Sweeney

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Council Erases Forest Street Sidewalks from 2015 Project

by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine City Council last Tuesday night (Feb. 17), with the help of staff, reached the conclusion that there simply is not enough room to include sidewalks on the south side of Forest Street as part of this year’s street and utility improvement project.

City Administrator Holly Kreft reported that the issue was discussed at the Feb. 3 public works committee meeting, including a review of the most recent survey of the rightof-way.

“Based on the survey information, there is significantly less right-of-way on the south side

of the street than depicted in the aerial photo,” Kreft said. “This would preclude the city from installing sidewalks without impacting the existing (mobile home) parking pads. As previously discussed, having sidewalks bisect the parking pad is not recommended.”

Following a public hearing on Jan. 5, the council unanimously approved the preparation of the final plans for the nearly $1.3 million project, which consists of street reconstruction and utility improvements on Forest Street West between Grove Street and the railroad right-ofway, and Elk Street between Court and Forest streets (one block). Also included in the

project cost were sidewalks on the south side of Forest Street and the west side of Cherry and Elk streets. The sidewalks combined were estimated to cost $42,000. Now with those along Forest Street being removed, a substantial amount of that figure will be reduced.

In other business last Tuesday night, the council held a public hearing on code amendments pertaining to body art establishments and accessory buildings in the Central Business District. No one spoke at the public hearing.

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Sen. David Hann, R-Eden Prairie, the lead Republican in the Minnesota Senate (left), visited Belle Plaine and other area communities Friday (Feb. 20) to discuss issues of concern. He visited with Ted Kornder of St. Lawrence Township during his stop in Belle Plaine.

Senate GOP Leader Will Check on Spacing, Funding for B.P. Overpass

A leading Republican in the Minnesota Senate, David Hann of Eden Prairie, promised he would check and see if an exception to the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s regulations on interchange and bridge spacing might allow Belle Plaine’s proposed overpass to be aligned with County Road 3/Meridian Street after all.

Last week, Hann, visited Belle Plaine. The Senate Republican leader was told Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) would not allow the overpass to cross Highway 169 at County Road 3/Meridian Street because the bridge

and entrance/exit lanes to and from the highway are too close to the interchange at East Main Street/Highway 25 and its exit/ entrances lanes.

Checking the pulse of area communities, Hann, a 12-year veteran of the legislature, said he was visiting Belle Plaine and area communities on a day when the Senate’s schedule allowed him to be away from the capitol.

The overpass on the south end of the city would unite the city divided on the north and south sides of Highway 169.

Last spring, the Belle Plaine City Council voted 3-2 in favor of a plan that would place the

bridge over Highway 169 just southwest of County Road 3/ Meridian Street. On the north side of Highway 169, the interchange would use West Commerce Drive to reach County Road 3. On the south side of Highway 169, a new stretch of road would align with Enterprise Drive at County Road 3.

Noting that the interchange Scott County built at the junction of County Road 69 and Highway 169 in Shakopee won an exception from established spacing regulations, Hann promised to check and see if

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School Board OKs Feasibility Study on Theater Expansion With some support from community members on the proposal to expand the theater in the Belle Plaine School District’s Performing Arts Center, the school board approved conducting a study on the viability of the idea Monday evening.

The proposal from DLR Group, the architect that designed Oak Crest Elementary School and the expansion of the senior high, will look at the feasibility of four options for a larger theater than what the district currently enjoys. The study will cost $4,500 plus reimbursable expenses.

The study will include expansion of the 1929 District Center, the junior-senior high school, Oak Crest Elementary School, or a freestanding building on property the district owns adjacent to Oak Crest and the football-track complex. It will examine options for a new auditorium for theater, band and

choir uses with a seating range of 500 to 600 seats.

Currently, the PAC seats 225 people.

The study will determine a size and range of the building with a range of possible costs at each of the possible locations where it might be built. It will be completed in time for the March 23 school board meeting.

The study will also attempt to provide an understanding of the feasibility and individual site needs and costs specific to each of the four possible building locations. It will include an aerial site plan of each option showing a prototype auditorium and any parking, if required, plus a range of construction costs.

Superintendent Kelly Smith said the feasibility study would give the district the information needed to begin discussing the proposal with the community. It will help the district determine costs and eventually costs to individual residents.

“They’re just ideas until we put a little more meat to the bone,” he said. “This is just a

start.”

The idea of a larger auditorium would free-up gymnasium space, an ongoing need even with the construction of Oak Crest in 2007 and the remodeling of the north gym in the junior-senior high school building, Smith said. The proposal makes no reference to a community center, though a plan for an expanded auditorium could morph into consideration of a community center.

Director Matt Lenz likes the idea of an expansion. He sees its greatest feasibility at Oak Crest or on land not yet developed.

“I don’t think we need to add on to this building (the District Center) or the high school, or do we need a them (DLR Group) to tell us that,” he said.

The school board’s unanimous approval came after a rare visit from community members Laura Lee, Carolyn Gleason

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Association Honors Oak Crest Principal Liann Hanson

FFA Helping Feed Starving Children With no school last Monday (Presidents Day), a number of Belle Plaine High School FFA members, who were recognizing National FFA Week, went to Chanhassen to help package food items for Feed My Starving Children, an organization that helps provide food for underprivileged children around the world. Among the many Belle Plaine FFA members helping out were, from left, Cali Bergmann, Caitlyn Schoon, Ashlyn Berscheit, Lacy Walerius and Natalie Hillstrom.

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The Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA) recognized Liann M. Hanson with the 2015 MESPA Division Leadership Achievement Award.

Hanson is the principal of Oak Crest Elementary School in Belle Plaine and the MESPA South Suburban Division president. This leadership award honors principals whose exemplary leadership and sustained efforts have made noteworthy contributions to the operation of effective school learning programs -- improving education, their communities, and their profession.

Hanson was recognized by colleagues statewide earlier this month at the MESPA Awards Banquet during the annual MESPA Institute, the statewide convention of Minnesota’s elementary and middle level principals.

Paul Helberg, principal of Cherry View Elementary in Lakeville, nominated Hanson on behalf of the MESPA South Suburban Division principals. “She leads by example and prepares thought-provoking conversations within our division.

She is in constant pursuit of excellence. In her fourth year as Principal of Oak Crest Elementary she has guided her staff to embrace student learning and growth through professional learning communities, and data driven decisions.�

Hanson successfully led her staff through the School of Excellence process and her school was validated as a School of Excellence this past school year. She earned her doctorate in Educational Administration and Policy Studies from the University of Denver in 2011.

Among her most significant career accomplishments, Hanson includes building and opening of new school, Turnberry Elementary in Colorado, Oak Crest earning the School of Excellence designation, and her

Grace Entinger, with the help of Bill Ruhland of Montgomery, built a wood duck house Sunday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in New Prague. Youth and adults alike built 300 wood duck houses in the annual event sponsored by the Minnesota Waterfowl Association’s Scott-Le Sueur chapter.

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Birth Announcement

Curtis and Terassa (Koll) Raddatz of Belle Plaine are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Alexandra Kaye Raddatz. Alexandra arrived on January 30, 2015 at 11:12 a.m. at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia.

She weighed 9 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long.

Alexandra was welcomed home by proud big brother Austin.

Grandparents are Quentin and Janice Raddatz and Randy and Mary Koll of Belle Plaine.Â

Hanson said, “Excellence is... caring more than others think is wise; risking more than others think is safe; dreaming more than others think is practical; expecting more than others think is possible,� by Winston Churchill.

Citing a quote from a fortune cookie, “If you can’t excel with talent, triumph with effort.�

MESPA members selected 12 of its peers to receive the 2015 MESPA Division Leadership Achievement Award.

Jon Millerhagen, MESPA executive director, congratulated the award winners. “MESPA members who receive the Division Leadership Achievement Award are the heart and soul of their schools, their communities and our association. They are true leaders who empower their schools to be successful.

Our association benefits greatly from their wisdom, energy, expertise and commitment.�

Grahams Named Grand Marshals for Le Center’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Loni and Tom Graham have Travis Hunter, 8, and his dad, Travis Legg, were among the 420 people who enjoyed the Belle been named grand marshals for Plaine FFA chapter’s annual pancake breakfast Sunday at Belle Plaine Junior-Senior High Le Center’s annual St. Patrick’s School. About $2,100 was raised at the breakfast for Camp Courage and $750 for FFA leader- Day parade March 14. ship scholarships.

The day’s festivities begin with Mass followed by an Irish stew lunch at the Le Center American Legion Post. The parade in downtown Le Center begins at 2 p.m.

The Grahams reside in Jessenland Township where they farm.

The couple has attended all the St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Le Center since 1984, the year before they were married. “Loni’s maiden name is Burns and she grew up in St Thomas. I am a descendant of Thomas Doheny, one of the first Irish settlers in rural Minnesota,� Tom Graham said. “My grandpa, Mike Graham, ran a saloon in Belle Plaine. He sold the building to the Townsends in 1911 when he bought this farm.�

Loni is the St. Thomas news correspondent for the Belle Plaine Herald and other areas

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first job as third grade bilingual teacher and high school basketball and volleyball coach. “When I was hired in 2011 as principal of Oak Crest Elementary in Belle Plaine, I knew it was a great school with awesome, caring teachers and bright, young students,� she said. “Both the students and staff were very humble about the work and learning they did every day. I wanted a venue to showcase how top-notch Oak Crest was. With a team of teachers, we set out to become a School of Excellence. We examined our practices, surveyed staff, students, and parents, came up with goals to achieve, and showcased our strengths through the School of Excellence Program. This process was instrumental for Oak Crest in recognizing and celebrating its positive contributions to education and to grow further than we knew we could.�

newspapers. Tom works parttime at KCHK-FM radio station.

They were recently surprised to learn of their of their selection during an outing to the Le Center American Legion, the Mont-

gomery Messenger recently reported. The announcement of the Grahams being named as grand marshals had several relatives and friends on hand to bestow congratulations.

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Deaths

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Randy Schatz Daniel L. Murphy Daniel L. Murphy, 89, of Belle Plaine passed away on February 18, 2015 at The Lutheran Home surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian burial was at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 23 at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church. Visitation was from 3-7 p.m. on Sunday at the Kolden Funeral Home and continued Monday one hour prior to the mass at church. Fr. Brian Lynch officiated. Interment was in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

Dan was born November 6, 1925 in Hopkins, MN to Daniel and Mary (McCloskey) Murphy. He was raised on the family farm near Blakeley.

He attended country schools and Henderson High School.

He served his country during WWII serving time in the Philippines and Japan.

On October 7, 1952, Dan married Mary Pat Duffy at St. John Catholic Church in Faxon Township. They had six children, Mary, Colleen, Tim, twins: Sharon and Sheila, and Terry.

He retired from Continental Machines in 1990.He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Belle Plaine.

Dan is survived by his wife, Mary Pat of Belle Plaine; children, Mary (Bruce Morgenstern) Murphy of Phoenix, AZ, Colleen (John) McCreight of Chanhassen, Tim Murphy of Belle Plaine, Sharon (J.D.) Burns of Maple Grove, Terry (Gina) Murphy of Shakopee; son-in-law, Phil (Brenda) Ferraro of Columbia, MD; 12 grandchildren; sister, Mary (Clarence) Anderson of Ellsworth, WI; brothers-in-law and sistersin-law, Michael (Marge) Duffy and Patrick (Emilie) Duffy; and nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Sheila Ferraro; parents and brothers, Vincent, Leo,

Howard L. Lawrence Howard L. Lawrence, 89, of Belle Plaine passed away February 19, 2015 at Mala Strana Nursing Home in New Prague.

Funeral services was at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 24 at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. Monday at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine with visitation continuing one hour prior to service time Tuesday at the church. Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery.

Howard was born June 1, 1925 in Jessenland Township, Sibley County to Henry and Sarah (O’Mara) Lawrence. He attended Sibley County District #22 Schools. He owned and operated his own milk hauling business as well as working for Page and Hill Construction in Shakopee and for Pete Redman gas station in Belle Plaine. He worked for many years for the State of Minnesota Highway Maintenance out of Jordan, retiring in 1987.

He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, watching wrestling on television, playing cards and shaking dice.

Howard is survived by a brother, George Lawrence of Washington State; and nieces and nephews including, Shirley Karg of Belle Plaine, Jerome (Joann) Lawrence, Mankato, Darrell (Debbie) Lawrence of Le Sueur, Allan Lawrence of Le Sueur, Roger Lawrence of Faribault, Mike (Meg) Lawrence of Cleveland, Charles (Marilyn) Lawrence of Montgomery, Patty (Larry Zelka) Lawrence of Ammboy and Ramona Langeslag of Faribault.

He is preceded in death by brothers, Mark, Vincent and Francis “Shorty� Lawrence; and sisters, Mary Lindorff and Delores Renne.

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A longtime resident of the Carver Highlands area, Randy James Schatz, was 53 when he passed away unexpectedly from complications due to diabetes, Monday late evening, February 16, 2015 at his father’s home.

Randy’s life was honored with a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, February 21 at 12 (noon), with family greeting guests starting at 10:30 a.m., all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home 104 West First Street, Jordan. Father Timothy Yanta presided. He will be honored with full military honors provided by the Jordan Vets Honor Guard.

On July 29, 1961, in Sacramento, CA, Randy was born the first of seven children to parents, Francis and Barbara (Feist) Schatz. He spent his four years in California, before the family moved to Minnesota, where Randy lived out his remaining years in Carver. From a young boy and throughout his life, he was a quiet, shy and a simple individual. He loved being around people and always found the good in them.

In the earlier years, Randy, along with siblings or friends, enjoyed pulling an old wash tub and pitch fork down to the Minnesota River to go spear fishing for carp. They’d pull the days catch back home in the wash tub, where his dad would prepare them and everyone would enjoy the feast. During Randy’s high school years, he spent summers caddying at Hazeltine Golf Course and playing football in the fall. Randy graduated from Chaska High School in 1979.

In 1980, Randy served his country proudly in the United States Air Force until 1984. As an electronic tech, he was able to travel all over the world.

Randy was even fortunate enough to be able to partake in some of the local attractions.

Like salmon fishing and moose hunting in Alaska and touring the sights of Europe and Germany. Returning from the service, Randy went to Hennepin Tech to learn the craft as an electrician. For most of his career, Randy worked for Integris in electronic manufacturing.  A true movie buff, Randy enjoyed attending all kinds of movies, with sci-fi being his favorite to watch. He too had an extensive movie collection at home that he either bought or recorded. It was his family which was most important to him. Randy’s nieces and nephews meant the world to him.

He relished spending time with each one, and catching up on the events of their life. Randy made sure his nieces and nephews were acknowledge at their birthdays and holidays, by a personal card sent by him.

God saw Randy’s work completed on earth and called him home. Now left to honor Randy’s life and mourn the death is his father, Francis; siblings, Annette Schatz, Kim (David) Gelhaye, Mike (Tami) Schatz, Lisa (Bob) Lindquist, Jill (Rory) Cruser, Pat (Lisa) Schatz; grandma, Julia Schatz; nieces, Heidi Schatz, Kelli Schatz, Savanna Schatz, Olivia Schatz, Chole Gelhaye, Emma Schatz; nephews, Brent Schatz, Frankie Cruser, Reece Lindquist, Keenan Lindquist, Josiah Schatz, Brandon Gelhaye; other relatives and friends.

Preceded in death and there to welcome Randy home is his mother, Barbara (March 3, 2012); grandparents, Roy Schatz, Mike and Elizabeth Feist.  His pall bearers were his nephews, Brent, Frankie, Reece, Keenan, Josiah and Brandon. Randy will be laid to rest at St. John’s Calvary Cemetery, Jordan.

Myrtle Oldenburg, a resident of Prior Lake, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at the age of 91.

Visitation was Sunday, February 22, from 4-7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Jordan. Funeral Service was Mon-

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day, February 23 at 11 a.m. with visitation from 10-11 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Reverend Jeremy Glowicki presided.

Interment was at Spirit Hill Cemetery. Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation Services, Jordan Chapel handled the arrangements.

She was born on March 12, 1923, in Farmington, Minnesota to Eulalia and Calvin Pool.

She was the youngest of three children.

Myrtle married Marvin Oldenburg on August 28, 1942 in Lakeville, Minnesota. They lived on the farm for 52 years and raised five children: Marilyn, Jeanette, Jeanne, Dale and Bonnie.

They later sold the farm and built their house on 10 acres overlooking Fish Lake.

Myrtle was an active volunteer in organizations such as the Prior Lake Lioness Club and the Prior Lake Lion’s Club. She was also a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Jordan.

Myrtle and Marvin loved to travel, and spent 16 years of their life wintering in Texas.

She loved to spend time on the lake, playing cards, and sewing. In later years, she enjoyed watching the birds, and taking care of her flowers.

Forever loved, Myrtle will be deeply missed by her children, Marilyn (Ken) Scheffler of Port Clinton, Ohio, Jeanette (Julian) Miller of Belle Plaine, Jim Friedges of New Market, Dale (Mary) Oldenburg of Jordan and Bonnie (Roger) Grapper of Prior Lake; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Myrtle is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin; daughter, Jeanne Friedges; parents, Eulalia and Cal Pool; sister, Dorothy (John) Ryan; and brother, Frank Pool.

Pallbearers were Cory Scheffler, Kelly Scheffler, Brandon Grapper, Jesse Miller, Jeremy Friedges, Jason Friedges, Tony Oldenburg.

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Our Lady of The Prairie Catholic Church - Belle Plaine Fr. Brian Lynch 952-873-6564 Wednesday, February 25 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass 9:00 am – 10:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, February 26 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Friday, February 27 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass 9 a.m., 1 & 7 p.m. Stations of the Cross Saturday, February 28 4:15 p.m. Mass Sunday, March 1 Second Sunday of Lent 8:00 am Mass 10:00 am Mass Tuesday, March 3 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass 9:00 am – 11:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, March 4 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass 9:00 am – 10:00 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 25 4:30 3-12 Choir 5:30 Soup & Sandwich 6:30 Lenten Service 7:30 Worship Choir Friday, February 27 10:00 Staff Meeting Saturday, February 28 7:00 Weight Watchers 12:00 Party-Johnson Sunday, March 1 Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Monday, March 2 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 6:30 Boy Scout Tuesday, March 3 11:00 Lutheran Home 1:00 Kingsway 7:00 Esther Circle Wednesday, March 4 4:30 p.m. 3-12 Choir 5:30 Soup & Sandwich 6:30 Lenten Service 7:15 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.

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River Rock Church PO Box 184, Belle Plaine, MN www.riverrockchurch.com info@riverrockchurch.com Worship at Chatfield Elem. @ 330 S. Market Street Ministry Center: 124 W. Main Street, BP (952) 873-5453 Lead Pastor Chris Teien Associate Pastor Dan Jetto * denotes 330 S. Market ** denotes 124 W. Main St. Wednesday, Feb 25 6:30pm Kids Adventure Club* 6:30pm Jr. High Youth Grou* 7:00pm Sr High Youth Group** Saturday, Feb 26 9:30 AM Philippians Bible Study in Jordan Sunday, Mar 1 9:30am Coffee, Food and Fellowship Time 10am Worship Service** Monday, Mar 2 7 - 8:30pm Men’s Bible Study** Tuesday, Mar 3 7:00pm Women’s Bible Study Wednesday, Mar 4 6:30pm Kids Adventure Club* 6:30pm Jr. High Youth Group* 7:00pm Sr High Youth Group** West Union Lutheran Church 15820 Market Ave. Cologne, MN 55315 Church: 952-466-5678 westunion1@juno.com Pastor: Wolfgang Laudert Wednesday, Feb. 25 10 a.m. The Story 6 p.m. Lenten Dinner 7 p.m. Lent Service A: Hannah Selken 8 p.m. Choir Thursday, Feb. 26 7 p.m. The Story Friday, Feb. 27 6 p.m. Youth Group 30 Hour Fast Saturday, Feb. 28 7:30 a.m. Men’s Group Youth Group 30 hr. fast until 5 p.m.

Sunday, March 1 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School R: Carol Brahee A: Carter Kienholz Tuesday, March 3 7:30 p.m. Women of Faith Wednesday, March 4 10 a.m. The Story 6 p.m. Lenten Dinner 7 p.m. Lent Service A: Callie Kirt 8 p.m. Choir

Redeemer Lutheran Church 14226 W. 280th Street, Henderson, Pr. Diane Goulson 507-665-2932 On Highway 19, 2 miles East of Highway 169 Wednesday, Feb. 25 5:30-6:30 p.m. Soup Supper: Free Will Offering 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service: Sabbath Saturday, Feb. 28 9:30 a.m. WELCA Winter Tea Sunday, March 1 8:30 a.m. Sun. School, Teen Times, Adult Ed 9:30 a.m. Worship w/Comm.

Wednesday, March 4 5:30-6:30 p.m. Soup Supper: Free Will Offering 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service: Sabbath Sand Creek Baptist Church Loving Serving and Obeying Christ Currently Meeting at 312 Water St., Jordan 9 a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship & Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service Holy Family Academy & Chapel Traditional Latin Mass 10679 182nd St., Belle Plaine, MN 56011 (952) 873-2582 or 873-6613 (coord.)

Fr. Otto Keiser Sundays 2:15 p.m. Confessions 2:40 p.m. Rosary / 3 p.m. Mass Academy Mass - call for times St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 111 S. 6th Street, Henderson Pastor-Deb Meyer 507-248-3594 (Office) Wed., Feb. 25 7-7:45 p.m. Worship/Drama Sundays 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Confirmation Wed., March 4 7-7:45 p.m. Worship/Drama

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 25 5:30 p.m. Lenten Supper (Soup and Sandwiches hosted by the Zion Lutheran Church & Anniversary Committee) School 6 p.m. Catechism Class 14745 County Road 153 7 p.m. Midweek Lenten Service Cologne, MN 55322 (Usher Team 2) 952-466-3379 Thursday, February 26 e-mail: brendathompsonzi8:25 a.m. School Chapel 6 p.m. Men’s Choir on@gmail.com Friday, February 27 Pastor: Eric Zacharias No School Wednesday, Feb. 25 MLC Grade School Basketball 2:15 p.m. The Story (22) Tournament in New Ulm 3:30 & 7 p.m. Lenten Service Saturday, February 28 4:30 p.m. Lenten Supper MLC Grade School Basketball 5:30 p.m. Confirmation Class Tournament in New Ulm 6:00 p.m. Supper Sunday, March 1 Friday, Feb. 27 8 a.m. Bible Study 8:10 a.m. Chapel 9 a.m.

Worship Service w/ 4-8 p.m. Zion’s Fish Fry Communion (Usher Team 3/Video: Sunday, March 1 Anderson) Men’s Choir sings 8:45 a.m. Sunday School for 10 a.m. Coffee Hour (Hosted by Families various families) 9:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study and 9:30 a.m. Worship Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Bible Study 5:30 p.m.

Open Gym Adult Tuesday, March 3 Volleyball 8 p.m. Dartball at Waconia 7:30 p.m.

Open Gym Adult Basketball Wednesday, March 4 Tuesday, March 3 2:15 p.m. The Story (23) 6:30 p.m. PTO Meeting 3:30 & 7 p.m. Lenten Service 7 p.m. Trinity Knotters 4:30 p.m. Lenten Supper Wednesday, March 4 5:30 p.m. Confirmation Class 5:30 p.m. Lenten Supper 6:00 p.m. Supper 6 p.m. Catechism Class 7 p.m. Lenten Service (Usher Team 4) Junior Choir sings

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Shamrock Hunt Begins

Free Food Available to Seniors in Belle Plaine

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

This food is available to eligible seniors once a month.

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

Belle Plaine's 2015 Shamrock The medallion is hidden withNAPS is a USDA program Medallion Hunt is underway in the city limits. It is located on that is funded through the Farm Belle Plaine Library with the accompanying clue. public property and is not more Bill. Even though there is plen125 W Main St ty of food available, the NAPS 952-873-6767 Clue 1 program is currently underutiwebsite: www.scottlib.org lized in Minnesota.

Library Hours: Two Thousand Fifteen, put on your green, All seniors who are inter- Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Get out of the blocks, don’t make a scene. ested are encouraged to apply Sunday & Monday Closed for NAPS. Contact Second Tuesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Look to the past, you’re here at last, Harvest Heartland at 1-800- Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. that includes your name, phone Events at Your Library number and the best time to re- EVENTS AT YOUR LIMay neighbors respect you, trouble neglect you, turn the call. A NAPS represen- BRARY tative will contact you to assist *All Scott County Libraries The Angles protect you, and Heaven accept you. in completing an application, will be closed on Friday, Februcheck program eligibility and ary 27 for all-staff training.

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NWTF, Valley Yelpers Hosting Annual Banquet The National Wild Turkey Federation and the Valley Yelpers chapter are hosting an annual fund-raising banquet Friday, March 6, at Caribou Gun Club in Le Sueur.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. The event includes silent and live auctions and games during the evening.

Tickets are $50, $70 for a couple. Tickets for youth (17 and younger) are $20 each.

Sponsors tickets are $300 and include two dinners, a chance at winning a firearm, $200 to spend during the banquet and a gift from the NWTA. For tickets, call Tom Bender at (507) 248-3230.

B.P. Overpass (continued from page 1) lected by police body cameras.

He said most police departments welcome the transparency body cameras are intended to create. “Those are always questions that come up when you have government bodies collecting information. They’re probably going to put guidelines in place,� he said. “I think they do need to figure out what to do with that data.�

Hann supports a tax structure where cities and school districts decide how money is spent. But the legislature has set a formula that impacts farmers by heavily taxing tillable acres in the case of referendums.

Reforming the structure at which local government aid (LGA) is distributed is near and dear to Hann. He believes LGA is justified to communities with limited tax bases to provide vital services. “The three largest recipients of LGA are Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth. Now tell me how that makes sense,� he said.

He also wants to let independent school districts with locally elected board members make decisions without strings from St. Paul. About three-fourths of districts’ budgets comes from the state. “The state gets the chance to say if its our money, we’ll tell you how to spend it,� he said.

A few weeks after Gov. Dayton’s proposed raises for his Body Cameras cabinet members became a political football, Hann lauded a and More . . .

Other topics Hann discussed plan that rescinds the raises unincluded possible restrictions til July 1 and returns control of on information and images col- the wage hikes to lawmakers.

Belle Plaine’s plans might qualify for an exception that would allow the bridge to be aligned with County Road 3.

Hann also promised to consider Belle Plaine when the Minnesota Legislature passes transportation funding. Gov. Mark Dayton has proposed a $6 billion investment in transportation over the next decade and Hann said he would see if there is room for any funding toward Belle Plaine’s overpass.

The city currently plans to pay for about $4 million of the $5 million project.

But moving the alignment from southwest of County Road 3 to an alignment along the county road would likely thwart the city’s plans of breaking ground on the project this summer and have it completed in 2016.

Hann believes it’s important to get the state’s “road and transportation systems working for everybody.�

He supports a proposal that would take sales tax on transportation-related products dedicated to transportation. Hann said that would generate $200 million annually for transportation.

The plan would pull $200 million from the $40 billion general fund. “$200 million from $40 billion is not that much,�

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than 6 feet off the ground. It’s also not located on the Historical House property or “inside� the Tiger Park baseball field.

The medallion is about 2 inches in diameter and has “Belle Plaine St. Patrick’s Day� inscribed on it. The prize for finding it is $100 in Belle Plaine Bucks.

The Shamrock Medallion Hunt is a community event.

Participants do not need to be of Irish descent. If you find it, call 952-873-2265.

If the medallion is not found this week, a second clue will be published in next Wednesday's Herald. A third clue, if necessary, will appear March 11.

This year's parade and festivities will take place March 14.

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This statewide event slides into Belle Plaine, International Falls may have done just the same.

Belle Plaine High School junior and senior girls of Irish descent interested in becoming a candidate for Miss Shamrock are asked to contact the school office or call Jeanette Gloege at 952-873-6684.

The Belle Plaine St. Patrick’s Committee will hold its next planning meeting for this year’s celebration on Thursday, Feb. 26 at Sparetime Tavern downtown. All committee members and bar/restaurant owners are asked to attend. It begins at 5:30 p.m.

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Renaissance Festival Eyeing Possible New Home Near B.P. (continued from page 1) sioner Tom Wolf of Credit River Township regarding a possible site in New Market Township. If Mid-America Festivals selects and is able to acquire land north of Belle Plaine, the approval process would start with St. Lawrence Township this summer before moving on to the county board, Kornder said.

Peterson did not return several calls to his office to discuss the search for a new site for the Renaissance Festival.

Mid-America Festival has two years -- 2015 and 2016 -- left on its agreement with Malkerson Sales Inc., owner of the 150 acres in Louisville Township where the festival has been held since 1974.

John Weckman, a supervisor in Louisville Township, said about 360,000 patrons arriving in approximately 120,000 vehicles went to the festival in 2014 during its run weekends Aug. 17 through Sept. 29.

west side of Scott County. He said Peterson believes marketing the festival’s new location five or six miles down Highway 169 in 2017 will be easier than asking people to find a new location on the other side of the county. “It’ll be a lot easier dealing with the traffic impact on Highway 169 than it will on Interstate Highway 35,� Wagner said. “I don’t think Mn/DOT will allow them to do on Highway 35 what they do on 169.�

Wolf figured there would be winners and losers if MidAmerica Festival selected site in New Market Township. “I don’t know what everyone thinks but the business people in the areas they are looking at would love to have the traffic. Some folks may not like the traffic the 15 days a year they are open so that would need to be looked at

and remedied,� he said. “Also, most of the traffic would come on the morning during about a ninety minute window. Then people leave steadily starting around noon so that’s not usually a problem.�

The Minnesota Renaissance Festival opened its doors in September of 1971 on a 22acre field in Jonathan (Chaska).

More than 25,000 people visited the two weekend grand opening of the festival than named “A Celebration of Nature, Art, and Life!� That celebration has since relocated to rural Shakopee and has grown to be the largest Renaissance Festival in the United States.

Mid-America Festivals is the nation’s largest producer of outdoor themed events. In 2014, its events attracted nearly 1 million people in a wide variety of locations across the country.

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“Traffic will be the biggest challenge,� Wagner said. He expects township residents and city officials in Jordan will raise concerns about the impact potential Renaissance Festival traffic might have if a site in St. Lawrence Township is selected. “How are they going to get traffic off Highway 169 and how will it impact the neighbors?

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The land beneath the existing festival site will eventually all be mined. Visitors saw the first of the pits last summer and fall as they walked from the parking areas to the festival gates. “I guess they figured the mine was worth more than the lease from the Renaissance Festival,�

Kornder said.

Wagner said the festival has spin-off benefits to area businesses in the county. But those benefits to restaurants, convenience stores and the like do not give Mid-America Festivals a free pass for impacts to traffic on Highway 169.

Wagner believes Peterson prefers to keep the festival on the

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The Tiger girls’ basketball team ended the regular season with a 53-46 victory over St. Peter, improving to 13-6 on the season. Laurie Wolpern set a school record for Belle Plaine with 33 points. The following game, the Tigers were defeated

by Cleveland 38-35 in the quarterfinals of District 13 play.

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the county historical society’s board of directors. Jacqueline Joslyn, president of the historical society, wanted the board to reconsider Sharkey’s appointment, citing his past budget issues with the society.

Police patrolman Jeff Norlin, who was leaving Belle Plaine, would not be replaced with a full-time officer. The city council had consented to try a new arrangement, where the police department would be operated with three full-time officers and a part-time position. Dave Wagner and Mark Hartman would split up the 24 hours of work handled under the part-time arrangement.

Belle Plaine’s observance of St. Patrick’s Day in 1985 was being enlarged to include a prize of $50 for the best float in the annual parade. There would also be a sing-along contest.

Helen Hoelz was in charge of the parade and Eileen Effertz was heading the sing-along.

The 1985 World Day of Prayer would take place Friday, March 1. The First Presbyterian Church of Belle Plaine would host the local celebration of the international event.

Clarence Edblom, 72, of San Diego, Calif., formerly of Belle Plaine, passed away Feb. 22.

He had lived in Carver County and Belle Plaine, where he was employed at the Belle Plaine Creamery until 1952 when he moved to San Diego.

Arthur W. Siemon, 76, of New Prague, passed away Feb. 24 at his home. Mr. Siemon was born in Belle Plaine Township to Walter L. and Effie (Bliss) Siemon. He was married on May 21, 1936 to Eleanor E. Moriarty.

Alice B. Whitlock, 84, of Hillcrest Retirement Center, Minnetonka, formerly of Belle Plaine, passed away Feb. 25.

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2, 1900 to Fred and Clara Bartel. She married William Whitlock on June 21, 1927 in Belle Plaine. She taught school at Belle Plaine High School until 1934.

The 90th annual Belle Plaine Firemen’s Dance would be held Saturday, March 2 at the Park Ballroom in New Prague.

Belle Plaine wrestlers Andy Fogarty, Ed Fogarty and Jim BuesgensBelle qualified for the state Plaine tournament by placing in the top two ofHerald their weight classes in the Region 4A Tournament Andy captured the region title at 132 pounds, Ed did the same at 138 pounds and Jim claimed second at 112 pounds.

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This package of legislation is a good start, and I’m glad to have played a part in its creation. As always, please contact me if you have thoughts about these initiatives, questions about other legislation, or comments on the ongoing legislative session.

Sen. Dahle Plans Annual Town Meeting Visits to B.P., Area Sen. Kevin Dahle, DFLNorthfield, is planning another sweep of town hall meetings across District 20, visiting constituents in eight cities over consecutive Saturdays.

Scheduled for the middle of the legislative session, Dahle wants to hear from constituents regarding the issues important to them as they are discussed in the Senate, and to share progress on some of the initiatives he has been working on over the past months.

“I always look forward to these meetings because they give me a better picture of what’s most important to my constituents,” Dahle said. “Residents normally don’t have a lobbyist to represent them at the capitol, so I think it’s very important that I hear directly from people about their hopes for the legislature this year.”

As in previous years, Rep. David Bly, DFL-Northfield, will join Sen. Dahle in the communities they represent together.

This year, he will also welcome newly-elected Rep. Bob Vogel, R-Elko New Market, to the five meetings held in his half of the senator’s district. “(Former) Assistant Minority Leader Kelby Woodard, RBelle Plaine, and I had a positive working relationship while

he was in office, and I appreciated him joining me on these tours over the last few years,” Dahle said. “I look forward to working with Rep. Vogel as we discuss what’s best for the people of our district and the whole State of Minnesota.”

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At St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at Stewart took place the marriage of Miss Betty Stuber of Stewart and Maynhardt Bahrke of Belle Plaine. The bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stuber, were former residents of Jessenland.

Mrs. Theresa Sisterman, widow of the late Henry Sisterman, died at St. Francis Hospital at the age of 81.

At the district VFW Auxiliary meeting, President Mock, the former Adelaide Druke of Belle Plaine, announced the appointment of Molly Onstad of the Belle Plaine Auxiliary as chairman of Aid and Education of Korean War Orphans.

Mrs. Katherine O’Reilly, nee Spellacy, died at her home in Minneapolis. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spellacy and was born in Jessenland Township, later moving to Belle Plaine with her parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Latzke observed their 60th wedding anniversary at their home with many relatives and friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore B. Venske of Belle Plaine announced the engagement of their daughter, Jeanette, Denver, Colo., to Floyd H. Peterson Jr., also of Denver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Peterson, Elmhurst, Ill. At the annual meeting of the Bongards cheese plant, the election of officers was as follows: Robert Anderson of north of Belle Plaine was reelected president; H.C. Rolf of the same neighborhood and H.C. Dahlke of northeast of Belle Plaine were chosen directors. Other officers were J. Bongards, vice president; Ed Schmitz, secretary-treasurer; and W. Schmidt and Ed Brueggemeier, directors.

The Herald was informed that automatic (dial) equipment had 120 Years Ago been placed on order for Belle Plaine and it was expected that (1895) installation would be completed M.J. O’Connor opened a new by mid-1956. harness shop in town, which made four harness shops in op90 Years Ago eration in Belle Plaine.

The post office was moved (1925) March came in like a lion that from the Belle Plaine Hotel year with a temperature of 2 building into the Schitz building. below.

So far that season there was The state’s contribution to not a single farm auction in the public school expenses came to $1.15 per pupil.

Belle Plaine area.

Members of the Rendle family With the new State Capitol were at Henderson for the fu- building to be built, Minneaponeral of Mrs. Ella Simmer, nee lis started a campaign to get the seat of the state government Whitford.

For the first time a presiden- moved to that city. It offered to tial inauguration was broadcast donate Loring Park to the state by radio. At both public and as a site. parochial schools, radio sets were installed for the event. It was of some local interest that Minnesota’s official representative at the inauguration, G.A. The name of Lindsay and Youngquist, was formerly an Blake Foster’s baby boy born employee at the Gotha Cream- at home Feb. 2 is Garin Peter, not Bowdyn Garin as reported ery. in the Feb. 18 issue. The couple Herman Stiewe was in town to considered Bowdyn as part of place orders for materials for a the baby’s name. new house he would build that

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Belle Plaine Cablevision subscribers began receiving public service announcement concerning local meetings and events on their television sets that week. The announcements were introduced onto the Channel 6 screen by what is called a “character generator” placed in the Belle Plaine Civic Center offices by Dow-Sat Inc. of Minnesota, the company providing cable television to Belle Plaine.

Anyone with non-commercial messages were invited to contact the city to get their messages on cable TV. The Belle Plaine school administration was offering a group seeking to develop a class for preschool children two options as the location of the class. John Bailey told the Community Services Commission that a committee he headed was offered the use of either room 7 in the elementary school from 9:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Mondays or Wednesdays.

As an alternative location, the kitchen area of the home economics space at the high school was offered after 11 a.m. any day of the week. A decision was delayed until input from parents of preschoolers could be obtained.

Real estate tax statements went out to property owners in Scott County and most Belle Plaine residents found them to be about the same as the previous year.

The city of Belle Plaine’s share of local real estate taxes would be $352,671. Scott County Deputy Auditor Tom Lannon reported that the county was levying $10,219,000 in 1985, up from $9,524,000 in 1984.

The Scott County Board stood its ground and stayed with its appointment of Ed Sharkey of Jordan as the board’s liaison to

spring on his farm in Hancock.

After a residence in Belle Plaine for 10 years, the Jake Shear family was moving to St. Paul.

Members of the Bray family of Faxon went to the city to attend the funeral of Mrs. Stokes, 65, who died of injuries suffered in an auto accident. Mrs. Stokes was a daughter of Michael Bray of Faxon.

Milking machines were installed on the dairy farm of Rolf Brothers and Erwin Bruesehoff in Hancock Township, said to be a big improvement over the first milking machines brought out.

Representatives of the insurance board told the Belle Plaine Council that additional fire equipment must be purchased or insurance rates in town would increase. The council decided to submit the question of a $5,000 bond issue to the voters at the April election, and if carried, to buy the additional equipment.

Mrs. Catherine Ryan, nee Baldwin, died at the home of her nephew, James Reak, at age 72. She lived here since the first settlement of the community.

Peter Johnson, 68, had to walk a mile over a hill to get to his mailbox in San Francisco Township, and broke his leg in a fall. Knowing that he could not get home alone, he crawled into a nearby haystack for protection against the cold wind and awaited searchers. Three-anda-half hours later he was found and carried home. He recovered from the ordeal.

The marriage of Miss Grace Almich of Tyrone Township and Raymond Oldenburg of Henderson took place.

The Charles Ahlswede farm of nearly 500 acres in St. Lawrence Township was sold to Leick Brothers at a reported price of $50,000, which included all personal property. The Ahlswede family were to move to Shakopee.

Following the sale of her farm near East Union to the Olander Brothers, Miss Esther C. Holt moved to Bingham Lake to make her home with her sister, Mrs. Emma Wicklund.

While cutting down some trees, Dick O’Connell of St. Thomas captured a flying squirrel. It was about the size of a rat and had web between its feet.

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by: Loni Graham Masses scheduled at St. Thomas with Father Burns are March 15 at 9 a.m. and Easter Sunday, April 5 at 9 a.m.

The masses scheduled at St. Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Le Sueur with Father George Grafsky are Saturdays at 5:15 p.m., and Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m.

Mighty cold morning, 10 below, as Father James Burns offered mass in St. Thomas this Sunday, with Will and Marvin Halloran as altar servers. Jim Walker read the liturgy, gift-bearers were Andy and James Oak, and Jim and Anna Sullivan. Assisting Father as Eucharistic ministers were Debbie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell and Jim Oak. Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lenten message was encouraging us to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do something extraâ&#x20AC;? faithfully speaking, extra prayers, extra kindnesses... Sam Burns played his guitar and sang.

Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fan club, the OdenthalOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill-Burns family branch were present, along with Grandma Rosemary, aunts and uncles, nieces Evie and Nora, â&#x20AC;&#x153;even sister Brittney and little Alexander were down from Canada.â&#x20AC;? Over-heard often: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Father loves coming to St. Thomas.â&#x20AC;? Overheard Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sam loves singing in St. Thomas.â&#x20AC;?

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learning the ropes in the choir loft.

T. C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back and looking good after his surgery. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be jigginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. Katie Schoenbauer, Mary Fahey, Mary Giesen and Carol Jean Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell enjoyed lunch at the Fishtale Monday. Carol Jean was surprised with some flowers from Dick.

The annual St. Thomas Sportsmans card-party at Oakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shed was Saturday evening, a great time, Saturday evening and well attended.

C. J. Simon, Travis and Allieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lad, won the St. Wenceslaus Ice Fishing Contest at Cedar Lake on Saturday. The lucky winner, and 7th grader from TCU, caught a bright, beautiful sunfish, weighing 12.7 ounces. Not a trophy fish, but in the eye of the beholder and St. Wenceslaus - a winner! The prize was $100 and C. J. donated half of it back. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good guy. Among the other fishermen were Davie Connelly, Brandon Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell, and Brett Simon.

Mary Ellen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell Morris is planning and praying for good weather on and around St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. Her plans include a 3-hour drive from Paynesville and joining us for the St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day celebration and probably will stick around for the Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bridal Shower.

Camrie Vlasak, Coreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter and our eldest granddaughter, a sophmore attending Concordia, Moorehead, is home on spring break this week. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s completed plans for a summer job, found an apartment for the summer in Carver, and her more immediate plans are to be home for the St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day celebration.

Greetings to Lyle and Carol Schultz, dedicated St. Thomas news readers. Enjoyed their company at the FFA breakfast on Sunday morning in Belle Plaine.

Stay warm, have a good one folks, and remember to do a little extra.

(continued from page 1) rector Chelsea Alger reported that the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planning commission reviewed options for body art establishment regulations, and determined that such establishments be encompassed within the regulations of â&#x20AC;&#x153;personal service establishments,â&#x20AC;? which will make them permitted uses in the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business districts, including downtown, with no further action by the city required other than ensuring they have the proper licensing.

Alger added that the language is also consistent with the regulations of other communities from which staff inquired, particularly in Scott County. Staff noted that the language changes were made more as a housecleaning (clarification) measure for any future requests the city may receive. *Unanimously approved amendments to the Belle Plaine Economic Development Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facade Improvement Loan Program policy.

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noon at the KC Hall. St. John and St. Scholastica parishioners should bring baked goods or canned goods between 7 and 11 a.m. that morning.

The New Prague-CeskaLouisville Insurance Company had their annual meeting last Saturday. Many prizes were given after the meeting, followed by a wonderful dinner prepared by Marion Entinger and her kitchen crew. Great music by the Charlie Sticha Band, which entertained before and after the meeting.

Humor Corner: Lenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theory on house work, If it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t multiply, stink, catch fire, stick to your shoes or block the refrigerator door, den donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it. It ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t no vuns elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business.

Council Erases Forest Street Sidewalks from 2015 Project

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by: Edna Weiers St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church St. Scholastica Church Father Dave and Deacon Bob Saturday Mass at 8:15 p.m. at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Servers: Mitchel & Hunter Pomije Sunday Mass at 8 a.m. at St. Scholastica Servers: Julia & Joe Schoenecker Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Servers: Alex & Katelyn Brezina and Sarah & Morgan Pint Sunday, March 1 is the St. John and St. Scholastica Parishes breakfast/fundraiser and bake sale serving from 8 a.m. to

The program provides forgivable loans for eligible facade improvements for businesses and organizations and is allocated $12,000 annually to do so. In 2014, the city approved all seven requests it received for a total of $6,600 in allocations. Among the amendments made were to include facade â&#x20AC;&#x153;paintingâ&#x20AC;? projects as eligible projects. Also changed was the requirement that plans only for downtown businesses requesting funding must be approved by the design committee. Now, all projects must be reviewed by the design committee before receiving funding. *Unanimously appointed Clinton Herrmann as a member of the Belle Plaine Fire Department, which seeks to maintain a roster of 30 members. *Unanimously appointed Ryan Menton as a part-time seasonal ice rink attendant at a wage of $8 per hour. *Unanimously authorized the annual renewal of the contract with SafeAssure Consultants to provide required Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training to city employees in 2015 at a cost of $4,735, the same as last year. *Unanimously approved a resolution establishing a new wage rate for camera operators and commentators. In 2009, the council approved a wage rate of $22 per event for camera operators and $15 per event for commentators. When the city hired video operators for city council meetings, a wage rate of $30 was set. In order to be consistent, staff recommended that the wage rate be set at $30 per event or meeting for all camera operators and commentators.

If someone is serving as both camera operator and commentator, the wage rate will remain $30.

The next regular meeting of the Belle Plaine City Council is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. March 2 in the City Hall building at 218 North Meridian Street downtown.

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. 26 Greek Roasted Chicken Breast, Orzo Pilaf Florentine, Glazed Carrots w/Raisins, Pull-a-part Roll w/Marg., Apple Pie RCD Apple Cookie Friday, Feb. 27 Seafood Fettuccini w/Shrimp, Crab & Scallops OR: Chicken Fettuccini, Tuscan Vegetables, Tropical Fruit, French Bread/ Marg., Lemon Cake Monday, March 2 Chicken Scarpariello, Broccoli, Diced Pears, Breadstick w/Marg., Krispy Kream Cookies Tuesday, March 3 Cheeseburger on Whole Wheat Bun, Ketchup & Mustard Packet, Baked Beans, Broccoli Carrot Salad, Pineapple Chunks Wednesday, March 4 Sausage Scramble OR: Turkey Scramble, Herbed Breakfast Potatoes, Juice Cup, Muffin w/Marg., Orange

Scott County Farm Bureau to Host Agricultural Forum Scott County Farm Bureau will host its fifth annual Agriculture Issues in Scott County Forum on Thursday, March 5 at the Firehouse Grille in Elko New Market. It will begin at 7 p.m.

This is an opportunity for members to express any concerns they may have about lo-

cal, state and national agriculture and rural issues they face with their farming operations.

Non-members may attend but are asked to contact President Tim Zweber at 952-237-6846 or the Scott County Farm Bureau office at 507-455-0745 if you are interested in attending the forum.

Belle Plaine Police Report The week of Feb. 16-22, Belle woman, possibly dehydrated, Plaine police responded to the was transported to an area hospital. following selected calls: A person on the 900 block of South Elm Street called for Monday, Feb. 16 medical help 4:42 p.m. A womA man found running on the sidewalk on the 200 block of an was feeling the effects of a South Willow Street at 7:39 fall she suffered earlier in the a.m. was cited for possession day. She was transported to an of drugs and arrested on an out- area hospital.

A person on the 100 block of standing warrant.

West State Street reported at A person called for medical 5:12 p.m. an abandoned vehihelp at 8:58 p.m. on behalf of a woman on the 1000 block of cle. The owner of the vehicle is East Enterprise Drive. The offi- the subject of an arrest warrant. cer could not find anyone need- The vehicle has been parked in ing medical attention. Dispatch a lot for over three days. It was informed the officer the caller towed. transported the woman to an Saturday, Feb. 21 A woman was stopped near area hospital. the intersection of East Main Tuesday, Feb. 17 A man on the 100 block of and South Walnut streets at South Walnut reported at 3:40 12:01 a.m. because her vehicle p.m. an attempted rip-off by had tail lights out. She gave the officer a false name and date mail using the IRS scam. of birth to avoid arrest on an After being warned several outstanding warrant. Her attimes, a homeowner on West tempt at subterfuge failed. She Forest Street was issued a cita- was also cited for giving police tion at 4:11 p.m. for violating a false information. city ordinance.

Police assisted paramedics at Wednesday, Feb. 18 12:23 p.m. with a person on the A person on the 700 block of 600 block of West Main Street.

West Forest Street called for A woman had an injury that medical help at 6:06 a.m. A required a trip to an area hosman suffering leg pain after a pital. fall was transported to an area A woman on the 700 block of hospital.

Farmers Way reported at 1:13 A man on the 100 block of p.m. someone tried to extract South Walnut Street called for money via the IRS phone scam. medical help at 7:39 a.m. after When the caller said she knew a woman fell and hit her head. the call was fraudulent, the She was transported to an area caller threatened to blow up her hospital. house. Police called the number A man on the 100 block of back, but it was disconnected.

Sunset Drive reported at 12:08 A woman on the 300 block of p.m. a possible case of fraud. South Elm Street reported at Someone filed taxes under his 8:30 p.m. a domestic dispute social security number. between a father and adult son.

A woman on the 900 block of One of the men was jailed for Prairie Oak Drive reported at assault.

12:32 p.m. an attempted scam. Sunday, Feb. 22 The caller told the woman that A man on the 100 block of she won a $3.5 million prize. To North Aspen Lane reported at collect, she was to send $350 to 2:23 a.m. a woman sleeping in an address in Massachusetts. a vehicle. Police determined The woman didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fall for it. she was inebriated and thus, arA woman on the 200 block of rested.

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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

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: CLAY COASTERS Depart at 11am (Jordan McDonald’s) Create 4 clay coasters and a clay Return at 4:30pm COST: $64.00 stamp. First we’ll create a stamp (includes transportation, dinner & design with clay. Then, using this show) DEADLINE: Feb. 27 stamp, you’ll create 4 clay tiles.

Belle Plaine Community We’ll then glaze the tiles. Finally, Spring Youth Fair we’ll put pads on the bottom of the tiles to make them into coasters. On Belle Plaine High School April 11, the first day of the class please bring 2015 9:00 am - 12:00 noon with you any interesting textures MACY’S FLOWER SHOW AND you might want to use to help create WABASHA CAVE TOUR your stamp/tile design. AGE: Grades 3-6 DATES: Tuesdays, March 3-24 Our first stop will be at Macy’s flower TIME: 3:15-4:30 pm LOCATION: show in downtown Minneapolis Oak Crest Elem., Art Room COST: which is an annual favorite event. The $30.00 smell of hundreds of fresh flowers MIKE LYNCH NEY CENTER fills the air even before the doors open to Macy’s Spring Flower Show.

STARWATCH PARTY Each year’s show has a special theme.

Make the stars your old friends as Throughout the auditorium, paths we watch the great celestial show take visitors through the display and in the skies over Henderson. We each section of flowers is marked to start off with an indoor orientation help gardeners and aspiring gardeners

Bowling Results

Deadline for bowling results is Monday at 12 noon.

Tuesday Nite Ladies Meierbachtol’s 20 Sparetime 17 Ron’s Mechanical 16 Hairs 2 U 16 Charlie’s Angels 14 G&H Ready Mix 13 High Game: Char Hespenheide 182 High Series: Char Hespenheide 533, Jo Kruger 492, Laurie Behnke 470 Friday Night Owls Hair by Paula 8 Johan’s 7 Jody’s Daycare 6 Just Throwin Balls 5 Napa Auto 4 Men’s High Game: Dan Heldberg 227 Men’s High Series: Dan Heldberg 647, Tom Sellnow 563, Tim Luskey 522 Women’s High Game: Crystal Davis 192 Women’s High Series: Crystal Davis 511, Cassie Koch 495, Debbie Fahey 440 Monday Mini’s State Bank of BP 3 VFW Aux. 3 Boy’s High Game: Jack Gwozdziewicz 78 Boy’s High Series: Jack Gwozdziewicz 139, David Fritze 137, Jack Hamen 108 Girl’s High Game: Sylvia Jansen 126 Girl’s High Series: Sylvia Jansen 237 Strikers Rainbow Discovery 11 Curtis Koepp Acct.

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State Bank of BP 7 Cenex C-Store.

6.5 Behnke Auto Center 5 Dairy Queen 4.5 Prairie Farm Supply 4 Genesis Town & Country 2 Boy’s High Game: Aaron Lenzmeier 223 Boy’s High Series: Aaron Lenzmeier 605, Kade Skelley 523, Cole Brown 466 Girl’s High Game: Faith Lenzmeier 161 Girl’s High Series: Faith Lenzmeier 414, Madison Brown 370, Ciara Fahey 338 Commercial League Johan’s 4 Ag Power 3 Prairie Farm 3 D Lee Guns 2 Neil’s 2 Little Dandy 1 Source Machine 1 Coldwell Banker 0 High Game: Zac Dahlke 278 High Series: Josh Muehlenhardt 742, Zac Dahlke 735, Josh Bartels 661 Thursday Foxes Deb’s Embroidery 25 Wild Night Karaoke 18.5 Sparetime Tavern 14.5 Johan’s 14 High Game: Krissy Voss 203, Lainey Schwartz 200, Judy Hennen 168 High Series: Krissy Voss 514 City League Foline Auto 13 Co-op Tire & Auto 13 Neil’s Pub 10 Ag Power 6 Borough Bowl 4 Johan’s 2 High Game: Tom Otto 278, Rick Svihel 268 High Series: Tom Otto 783, Brian Vizenor 712

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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 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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Wednesday, Feb. 25 BBQ Pulled Pork on WG Roll, Beefy Nachos w/Homemade Cheese Sauce, Kale Salad (HOM), Baby Carrots, Celery Sticks, Choice of Fruit Thursday, Feb. 26 Parmesan Chicken Bites, WG Pasta, Breadstick, Hot Ham & Cheese on WG Bun, Pasta, Cauliflower, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Choice of Fruit Friday, Feb. 27 Pizza Parlor Cheese Pizza, Parmesan Crusted Fish Filet, Lemon Pasta (HOM), Glazed Carrots, Peas, Broccoli, Choice of Fruit

The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean’s lists) for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced

by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Marilyn Wells.

Among 3,046 students, a total of 735 students qualified for the High Honor List by achieving a 4.0 straight “A” average, while 2,311 students earned a 3.5 to 3.99 average to qualify for the Honor List.

High honor students from Belle Plaine are Megan Kathan and Claire Otto. Honor students are Clair Brazil, Richard Brennhofer, Lance Bressler, Mikhayla Clausen, Haley Fogarty, Alexandra Hartman, Abby Luskey, Kurt Ohnsorg, Emily Otto, Jenessa Rudell, Allison Stolee and Antonio Vesselinov.

Samantha Bartz of Belle Plaine received the University of Wisconsin-Stout Chancellor’s Award for the fall 2014 semester. The award is presented to students who have a gradepoint-average of 3.5 or above.

Nicholas Zurn of Belle Plaine has earned the distinction of being named to the Dean’s List for the 2014 fall semester at Saint John’s University. To be included on the list, students must have a semester gradepoint-average of at least 3.80 and have completed 12 credits.

Katelyn Zurn of Belle Plaine has earned the distinction of being named to the Dean’s List for the 2014 fall semester at the College of Saint Benedict. To be included on the list, students must have a semester gradepoint-average of at least 3.80 and have completed 12 credits.

Ryan Johnson of Belle Plaine was named to the Dean’s List at Alexandria Community and Technical College for achieving a grade-point-average of 3.5 or higher for the Fall Semester 2014.

Dylan Wenninger-Parsons of Belle Plaine, a freshman computer science and premathematics education major is a member of the Honors Club at Southwest Minnesota State University for the 2014-15 academic year.

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Congratulations to our individual Scott West wrestlers who qualified for the State Wrestling Tournament on Friday and Saturday. Scott West had three champions at last week’s Section 2AA individual tournament: Parker Huss – 106; David Flynn – 132; and Andrew Fogarty – 160. Also qualifying for state were 2nd place finishers: Jackson Stauffacher – 113; Carter Piche – 120; Ben Kelvington – 126; and Josiah Schatz – HWT. The Scott West Panther team will also compete at the State Tournament in the team competition scheduled for Thursday.

Scott West (ranked 3rd) will face off against Milaca in the opening match at 9 a.m. All team wrestling events are scheduled for Thursday. Good luck to everyone!

Good luck to our boy’s basketball team as they began their sub-section tournament play on Tuesday evening in Belle Plaine against Norwood-Young America. With a victory, the Tigers will advance to face top-seeded Glencoe-Silver Lake on Friday night in New Prague. Good luck, Tigers!

As we approach the end of February, education bills and discussions are picking up steam at the Capitol. The next state budget forecast is expected to be announced late this week or early next week. Current projections show the state having a $1 billion surplus heading into the next biennium. Word around the Capitol is that this surplus amount will grow – perhaps to as much as $1.4 billion for the next biennium. With the size of the surplus potentially growing bigger, there are many ideas on where to spend the money.

Governor Dayton has released his budget proposal to the House and the Senate calling for a 1% increase in general education funding each year. For Belle Plaine Schools, this 1% formula increase amounts to approximately $90,000 in new revenue each year. The Governor also puts a significant amount of resources into pre-school education looking to expand preschool programs for all 4 year olds in Minnesota.

Although the ultimate goal of expanding pre-school programming for all Minnesota 4 year olds is admirable, I do believe that Minnesota school districts have specific financial needs within their K-12 education programs. I believe that a focused effort by the legislature to increase the general education formula allowance by 5% rather than 1% will help all districts deal with inflationary pressures on school districts budget while allowing local school boards the opportunity to best decide how to use any new revenue within their district.

At our school board meeting on Monday, the board unanimously approved a resolution supporting HF350 and SF163 that both seek a 5% increase in the general education formula for the next fiscal. I will be contacting our local legislators as well as members of the House and Senate Education committee to seek their support for this proposal.

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!

Molly Gerrish Earns PhD Molly (Meyer) Gerrish, a 1992 graduate of Belle Plaine High School and daughter of lifelong Belle Plaine residents Gerald and Carman Meyer, recently received her PhD in education.

Dr. Gerrish is a professor of education at the University of Legal Notices Wisconsin-River Falls with a specialization in early childhood education. Gerrish has been a professor at UWRF since 2006 and also serves as the coordinator for the early childhood program as well as the edTPA advisor for the early

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COUNTY HIGHWAY PROJECT Bids Close December 12, 2006 Jordan, Minnesota NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS - Sealed proposals will be received until 1:00 p.m., December 12, 2006, by Mitchell J. Rasmussen, County Highway Engineer, Scott County, Jordan, Minnesota on behalf of the Board of Commissioners of said County for the construction of the following project. Proposals will be opened and read publicly by the County Highway Engineer in the Scott County Highway Department Offices, 600 Country Trail East, Jordan, Minnesota 55352.

Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations.

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

Belle Plaine Girl Scouts Troop #25516 is trying to help squirrels in need. Most young squirrels don’t survive their first year.

Help us build squirrel dens and feeders so young squirrels thrive during their first winter.

We are going to put the squirrel dens and feeders in the wooded areas of Belle Plaine.

Please consider donating some time or supplies to help us and the squirrels. Supplies of wood, nails and outdoor paint are needed by March 4.

To donate, please contact us at troop25516@gmail.com.

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that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance.

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.

The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors: “It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency.”

“It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3).”

A minimum goal of 12.03% Good Faith Effort to be subcontracted to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.

Grading, Base, Paving, Lighting, Sewer, Watermain and Prefab Bus Shelter CP 18-07, SP 70-596-002, CR 18, located near CSAH 18 and Trunk Highway 169 in the City of Shakopee.

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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Highway Engineer at 600 Country Trail East, Jordan, MN 55352 (TH 282 - 1/4 mile west of TH 13).

Digital copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http://www.QuestCDN. com for a fee of $20.00. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the “Browse Projects” page or by entering eBidDoc#450402 on the “Search Projects” page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952-2331632 or info@questcdn.com.

Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Docunet Corp., 151 Cheshire Lane #300, Plymouth, MN 55441, 763-475-9600 for a fee of $120.00.

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.

childhood degree completion program at UWRF. Dr. Gerrish received the 2013 Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year Award for the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF).

Scott County Board Proceedings Gerrish received her Bachelor of Science from UWRF and her Master of Science from UWRF and, most recently received her PhD from Walden University in the Early Childhood Program.

Gerrish completed the program with a 4.0 grade-point-average.

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:

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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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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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Jordan Eyeing New 3-Story Hotel and New Clancy’s Restaurant feature high-speed Internet, elevator, fitness center access, business center, customer laundry facility, meeting room, patio and swimming pool.

Jordan City Administrator Tom Nikunen said, “The city and its economic development authority are very proud to have both developments happen within the community. It is very positive to see a business like Clancy’s reinvest and expand within the community.

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tourist a much needed place to stay during local events.”

The developer is seeking tax abatement for the project. The old Clancy’s will be razed after the new Clancy’s opens. The site of the old restaurant will become shared parking.

The Development Group and City of Jordan will hold a ground breaking in spring of 2015. The project represents a $7-plus million addition to the city’s tax base, Nikunen said.

Parkinson’s Pool Tournament, Fund-raiser for This Weekend

A pool tournament and benefit to generate money for Parkinson’s disease research is set for this weekend at Caribou Gun Club just outside of Le Sueur.

The fund-raiser includes singles play Friday night (Feb. 27, 6 p.m.) and Scotch doubles play Saturday (Feb. 28, 10 a.m.). The first 12 paid women’s teams and 32 paid men’s teams will compete. The field will be capped at 32 singles entries on Friday night and 32 doubles teams on Saturday. There is still room for additional entries.

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Ruud and her family and friends formed “Gregger’s Leggers,” a team formed in 2011 to honor her father, Greg Voss who suffers from Parkinson’s disease.

The returning doubles champion team is Paul Miller/Donny Wetzel of Belle Plaine. The singles champion from last year was Roger Johnson of Le Sueur. The women’s team champions were Sarah Shouts/ Patty Reinke, of Mankato.

Just over $10,000 was raised at the tournament last year. This year, Ruud and her family hope to raise $12,000. All of the proceeds go to the National Parkinson Foundation Minnesota to aide in the support of patients with Parkinson’s disease and in the research and development toward treatment and a cure.

Caribou Gun Club is at 30649 380th Street south of Le Sueur.

The Gregger’s Leggers team will also be participating in Moving Day Twin Cities Parkinson’s fund-raiser Saturday, May 2 at Hilde Center and Park in Plymouth. Online donations can be made at www.movingdaytwincities.org and enter Gregger’s Leggers in the team name column.

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138: 1. James Berg (New Prague), 2. Brandon Richter (Glencoe-Silver Lake).

145: 1. Griffin Parriott (New Prague), 2. Isaac Loosbrock (Chaska).

152: 1. Nick Knutson (New Prague), 2. Nate Tesch (Glencoe-Silver Lake).

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Team Tourney

The Scott West wrestling team will be back in action in this Thursday’s state Class 2A team tournament for the seventh time in eight years and 15th time in the 25-year history of the program.

The Panthers earned this year’s trip by edging New Prague in the Section 2AA Team Championships by tiebreaker criteria Feb. 14 at Mankato East High School. When the scoreboard read 31-31 after the last of 14 matches, it was Scott West that was awarded one team point for having the most technical falls.

For the fourth year in a row, this week’s state team tournament will take place in one day (Thursday). The top four teams have been seeded 1 through 5.

Perham received the fifth seed and the other three teams randomly drew to determine which of the top three seeded teams they will face in the quarterfinals.

The top four seeds in the tournament (in order and records in parenthesis) are defending state champion Simley (26-5), Albert Lea (33-1), Scott West (15-2) and Totino-Grace (15-8).

The rest of the field consists of Perham (25-3), Foley (26-5), Worthington (21-6) and Milaca/ Faith Christian (24-8).

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against Milaca/Faith Christian in the first round. The two teams also met in the quarterfinals of last year’s state tournament, with Scott West winning 40-27.

The Panthers then defeated Foley 30-23 before losing to Simley 33-21 in the championship.

Scott West and Milaca had four common opponents on their schedule this year, and judging by the results of those match ups, Scott West has the advantage. Milaca lost to Waconia early in the season 43-28, while Scott West beat Waconia 39-25 in the section semifinals. Both teams beat Le Sueur-Henderson, Milaca by 49-30 and Scott West by 6115. Both teams also own wins against Elk River, Milaca by 34-31 and Scott West by 4025. Milaca and Scott West both lost to Class 3A power Shakopee, Milaca by 47-21 and Scott West by 38-20.

Should Scott West get past Milaca, its next opponent, barring an upset by unseeded Foley, will be No. 2 seed Albert Lea. Albert Lea’s only loss came to Class 3A No. 2-ranked St. Michael-Albertville 47-19 last month but the Tigers did have a number of close calls, including a 29-27 win over Elk River, which Scott West beat by 15 points. Scott West and Albert Lea both competed in the Minnesota Christmas Tournament in Rochester in December, where Scott West accumulated 111 points in the invitational format and Albert Lea 88. Albert Lea’s most notable victory of the season came when it defeated Class 2A No. 2-ranked Kasson-Mantorville 32-27 in the Section 1AA Team Championships final. The Tigers also have a 36-26 victory over New Prague on their 2014-15 resume.

The No. 1 seed in the tournament is everyone’s nemesis in St. Paul in recent years – Simley, especially for Scott West, which lost to Simley 33-21 in last year’s state championship.

The Panthers also lost to the Spartans in the state finals in 2011 and 2012 by scores of 3916 and 36-22, respectively.

Despite having five losses, Simley is ranked No. 1 in Class 2A again this season. Three of its loses have come against St. Michael-Albertville (twice

during the regular season and once at the National Duals last month in Rochester). The other two loses were at the National Duals to national powerhouses Oak Park River Forest, Ill., and Glenbard North, Ill. All five of Simley’s losses were by 26 points or more.

Simley finished with 78 points at the Minnesota Christmas (Invitational) Tournament, 33 fewer than Scott West.

Tickets for a single session at this year’s state tournament cost $14 for adults and $9 for students. Daily passes cost $26 for adults and $17 for students.

Complete tournament passes can be had for $78 and $51, respectively.

State Class 2A Team Tournament Schedule

Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul Thursday, Feb. 26 Quarterfinals (9 a.m.) #1 Simley vs. Worthington #4 Totino-Grace vs. Perham #3 Scott West vs. Milaca #2 Albert Lea vs. Foley Semifinals (1 p.m.)

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Semifinal winners Note: All quarterfinals losers will compete in the consolation round at 11 a.m. The two winners will meet for the consolation championship at 5 p.m. The losers of the championship semifinals will meet for third place at 5 p.m.

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• City Council Meeting on March 2 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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Arboretum to Host Minnesota Sculptors Annual Exhibit The Society of Minnesota Sculptors will present its annual exhibition March 1-April 12 at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

The exhibition will fill the Oswald Visitor Center’s Great Hall with more than 50 sculptures ranging in size from tabletop pieces to large, freestanding creations in a range of media from bronze to welded steel to wood and ceramic. A variety of artistic styles – from contemporary to tradition, representational to abstract – will be featured.

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This year marks the society’s third sculpture show in the Arboretum Visitor Center’s Great Hall, an ideal space where art, architecture and nature harmonize.

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350 W. Burnsville Parkway Suite 500 Burnsville, MN 55337 Phone: (952) 736-1843 Fax: (952) 736-1844 chrisgrove@grovelawfirm.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 18 and 25, 2015.

BELLE PLAINE CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE 15-01, AMENDING THE CITY CODE

BY REPEALING LANGUAGE FROM CHAPTER 3, SECTION 310.00, BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS; AND ADDING LANGUAGE TO STATE OF MINNESOTA CHAPTER 11, SECTIONS COUNTY OF SCOTT 1101.00, 1105.11, AND 1105.12, FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT PERTAINING TO BODY DISTRICT COURT ART ESTABLISHMENTS Probate Division AS A PERMITTED USE IN Court File No.: 70-PR-15-1682 NOTICE AND ORDER of THE B-2 AND B-3 ZONING HEARING ON PETITION DISTRICTS; AND AMENDING FOR PROBATE OF WILL SECTIONS 1104.11 AND AND APPOINTMENT 1104.12 INCREASING OF PERSONAL THE MINIMUM SQUARE REPRESENTATIVE AND FOOTAGE FOR ACCESSORY NOTICE TO CREDITORS BUILDINGS REQUIRING Estate of A BUILDING PERMIT Ardene Neve aka Ardene E. Neve FROM 120 TO 200 SQUARE aka ardene Elva neve, FEET PURSUANT TO THE Decedent.

2015 MINNESOTA STATE It is Ordered and Notice is given BUILDING CODE, CHAPTER that on March 4, 2015, at 9:00 1300, SECTION 1300.0120 a.m., a hearing will be held in this SUBP. 4 Court at 200 West Fourth Avenue, On Tuesday, February 17, 2015 the City Council of the City of Belle Plaine approved Ordinance 15-01, which is available for review and/or photocopying during regular office hours at the City of Belle Plaine, 218 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011; Phone 952-873-5553.

THE CITY OF BELLE PLAINE DOES ORDAIN THE CITY CODE BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLE PLAINE DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. SECTION 310.10 (BODY ART) LICENSE REQUIREMENTS, removing all reference to zoning requirements.

Section 2. SECTION 1101.00, DEFINITIONS, adding the following definition for “Personal Service Establishments”- An establishment or place of business primarily engaged in providing individual services generally related to personal needs, such as a beauty or nail salon, body art, spa, tanning salon, or similar.

Section 3. SECTION 1105.10 B-2 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, establishing Personal Service Establishments as a Permitted Use. Section 4. SECTION 1105.11 B-3 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, establishing Personal Service Establishments as a Permitted Use. Section 5. SECTION 1105.11 LIMIT NUMBER OF BUILDINGS ON A LOT, increasing the maximum square footage for accessory buildings exempt from the limit from 120 to 200 square feet.

Section 6. Section 1104.12, ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, increasing the minimum square footage for accessory buildings requiring a building permit from 120 to 200 square feet.

Section 7. This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption and publication in accordance with applicable law.

Adopted this 17th day of February, 2015.

By: Mike Pingalore, Mayor ATTEST: Holly Kreft, City Administrator Published in the Belle Herald on Wednesday, February 25, 2015.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 70-PR-15-1371 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 Floyd Zwirtz aka Jack F. Zwirtz aka Jack Zwirtz, Decedent.

It is Ordered and Notice is given that on March 3, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at the Scott County Judicial Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, MN on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedent's Will dated July 27, 2011, and for the appointment of RoxAnne Best, whose address is 4889 Clearwater Circle, Savage, MN 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: February 4, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts February 4, 2015

BY THE COURT Hon. Ann M. Offermann Judge of District Court Joanne Kopet, Acting Court Administrator Christopher A. Grove (#229052) The Grove Law Firm PLLC

Shakopee, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent, dated June 12, 2009, and for the appointment of Katherine A. Cunningham, whose address is 6770 Rustic Road, Prior Lake, MN 55372 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an Unsupervised administration.

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

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

A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minn. Stat.

501B.41, subd. 5.

Dated: February 4, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts February 4, 2015

BY THE COURT Hon. Ann M. Offermann Judge of District Court Joanne Kopet, Acting Court Administrator Todd M. Coryell Anderson, Skubitz & Coryell, PLLC 108 South Main Street Le Sueur, MN 56058 Attorney License No: 386621 Telephone: (507) 665-3349 Fax: (507) 665-6180 coryell@andersonskubitz.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 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: 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.

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.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 70-PR-15-1684 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: Estate of Victor W. Mushitz, Decedent.

Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated July 21, 2005. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Donald D. Mushitz, whose address is 3575 – 280th Street West, New Prague, MN 56071, to serve as personal representative 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 co-personal representatives. Any objection to the appointment of the co-personal representatives must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

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

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

Dated: February 12, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts February 12, 2015 By: Vicky L. Carlson, Registrar By: Delores A. Beussman, Deputy Court Administrator WORNSON, GOGGINS, ZARD, NEISEN, MORRIS & BREVER, PC Richard F. Wornson #181778 119 East Main Street New Prague, MN 56071 Telephone: (952) 758-4161 Facsimile: (952) 758-4085 e-mail: rwornson@lawyersnp.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 25 and March 4, 2015.

wednesday, February 25, 2015 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Notice is hereby given to residents of Jessenland Township, County of Sibley, State of Minnesota, that the Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. In case of inclement weather, the meeting may be postponed until the third Tuesday in March.

The Annual Meeting will commence at 7.00 P.M. to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law.

The Annual Meeting will be held at the Jessenland Township Hall.

Maynard Rucks Township Clerk Town of Jessenland February 22, 2015 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 25 and March 4, 2015.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT Probate Division Court File No. 70-PR-15-1920 NOTICE and order of hearing on petition for formal adjudication of intestacy, determination of heirship, appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors Estate of Sean D. Kelly, Decedent.

It is Ordered and Notice is given that on March 17, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at the Scott County Government Center/Scott County Judicial Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Shannon P. Kelly, whose address is 15617 Heywood Way, Apple Valley, MN, 55124 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: February 13, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts February 13, 2015 By the Court Michael A. Fahey Judge of District Court By: Delores A. Beussman, Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner Terrence A. Merritt Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A. 14985 Glazier Avenue, Suite 525 Apple Valley, MN 55124 Attorney License No: 0072151 Telephone: (952) 953-8824 Fax: (952) 432-3780 Email: tmerritt@dmshb.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 25 and March 4, 2015.

HANCOCK TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING ST. LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of St. Lawrence Township that the Annual Township Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. In case of inclement weather, the meeting may be postponed until the third Tuesday in March.

The Annual Meeting will commence at 7:00 p.m. to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law. The meeting will be held at the St. Lawrence Township Hall, 7500 Old Highway 169 Blvd., Jordan, MN 55352 Ramona Bischof Clerk, St. Lawrence Township Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 25 and March 4, 2015.

The Hancock Township Annual meeting will be held in the town hall located at 16610 Otis Ave, Norwood Young America, MN 55368 on Tuesday March 10th, 2015.

The general business meeting will begin at 7:00pm to set the levies and conduct any other business prescibed by law. In case of inclement weather, the annual meeting will be held on March 17th, 2015. at 7:00pm.

Tamara Ekstrom Clerk of Hancock Township Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 25 and March 4, 2015.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING TOWNSHIP OF BLAKELEY COUNTY OF SCOTT STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE RESIDENTS OF BLAKELEY TOWNSHIP THAT THE ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2015.

IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE MEETING WILL BE CANCELLED UNITL THE FOLLOWING TUESDAY. THE ANNUAL MEETING WILL COMMENCE AT 7:00 PM TO CONDUCT ALL NECESSARY BUSINESS PRESCRIBED BY LAW. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE BLAKELEY TOWNSHIP HALL 15016 WEST 250TH STREET BELLE PLAINE, MN 56011.

MAUREEN BUSSE BLAKELEY TOWNSHIP CLERK Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 25 and March 4, 2015.

Notice is hereby given to the qualified voter(s) of Belle Plaine Township, County of Scott, State of Minnesota, that the Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be postponed until Tuesday, March 17, 2015.

The Annual Meeting will commence at 7:00 p.m. to conduct all necessary business.

The Belle Plaine Township Board would like to seek voter approval authorizing the Township to adopt a Ditch Alteration Policy. A complete DRAFT of the policy can be obtained by contacting the Township Clerk, Kristy Bieder at Kristy.bieder@outlook.com or by calling 952873-6048.

The Annual Meeting will be held at the following location: Belle Plaine Township Hall/ Garage, 25130 Hickory Blvd., Belle Plaine 56011 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 25 and March 4, 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 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.

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(continued from previous page) 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 aboveentitled 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: 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.

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA 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

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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.

and click on the project item.

If you would like to be heard in reference to this matter, you should attend this meeting. Oral and written comments will be accepted by the Planning Department. For more information, contact the Scott County Planning Department at 496-8475.

Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, February 25, 2015.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held by the Scott County Planning Advisory Commission in the County Board Room, of the Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota on: March 09, 2015 at 6:40 PM PURPOSE OF HEARING: To consider application for Conditional Use Permit of Verizon Wireless 150 foot monopole communications tower SUBJECT SITE LOCATION: Part of SW 1/4 of Section 08 Township 113 Range 022, Cedar Lake Township Property Address: 1162 240 ST E, CEDAR LAKE TWP REQUESTED ACTION: Conditional Use Permit for Verizon Wireless for a 150 foot monopole wireless communications tower.

Further information regarding the above mentioned project including site drawings and relevant Zoning Ordinance requirements will be available, after February 27, 2015, on the Scott County web site, www. co.scott.mn.us. Please go to Your County Government, Boards and Commissions, Planning Advisory Commission, Planning Advisory Commission Agenda 03/09/2015, and click on the project item.

If you would like to be heard in reference to this matter, you should attend this meeting. Oral and written comments will be accepted by the Planning Department. For more information, contact the Scott County Planning Department at 496-8475.

Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, February 25, 2015.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR Conditional Use Permit You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held by the Scott County Planning Advisory Commission in the County Board Room, of the Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota on: March 09, 2015 at 6:40 PM PURPOSE OF HEARING: To consider application for Conditional Use Permit of Randall Patrick Service Dog Training Kennel SUBJECT SITE LOCATION: Part of N 1/2 of Section 10 Township 113 Range, New Market Township Property Address: 9877 234 ST E, NEW MARKET TWP REQUESTED ACTION: Conditional Use Permit to operate a service dog training kennel.

Further information regarding the above mentioned project including site drawings and relevant Zoning Ordinance requirements will be available, after February 27, 2015, on the Scott County web site, www. co.scott.mn.us. Please go to Your County Government, Boards and Commissions, Planning Advisory Commission, Planning Advisory Commission Agenda 03/09/2015, and click on the project item.

If you would like to be heard in reference to this matter, you should attend this meeting. Oral and written comments will be accepted by the Planning Department. For more information, contact the Scott County Planning Department at 496-8475.

Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, February 25, 2015.

NOTICE OF PUBILIC HEARING FOR ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS You are hereby notified that a hearNOTICE OF PUBLIC ing will be held by the Scott CounHEARING FOR VARIANCE ty Planning Advisory Commission You are hereby notified that a in the County Board Room, of hearing will be held by the Scott the Scott County Government County Board of Adjustment in the Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, County Board Room, of the Scott Shakopee, Minnesota on: County Government Center, 200 March 9, 2015 at 6:45 PM Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, PURPOSE OF HEARING: To Minnesota on: consider amendments to the Scott March 09, 2015 at 6:30 PM County Zoning Ordinance No. 3 PURPOSE OF HEARING: To REQUESTED ACTION: consider application for Variance Amend Chapter 6: Stormwater of Verizon Wireless Communica- Management, Erosion Control, and tions Tower Wetlands; and Chapter 9: Animals, SUBJECT SITE LOCATION: Stables, and Feedlots Part of SW 1/4 of Section 08 Further information regarding the Township 113 Range 022, Cedar above mentioned project including Lake Township site drawings and relevant Zoning Property Address: 1162 240 ST E, Ordinance requirements will be CEDAR LAKE TWP available, after February 27, 2015, REQUESTED ACTION: A 73 on the Scott County web site, www. foot Variance from the required 250 co.scott.mn.us. Please go to Your setback from a monopole tower to County Government, Boards and an existing residence.

Commissions, Planning Advisory Further information regarding the Commission, Planning Advisory above mentioned project including Commission Agenda 03/09/2015, site drawings and relevant Zon- and click on the project item. ing Ordinance requirements will If you would like to be heard in be available, after February 27, reference to this matter, you should 2015, on the Scott County web site, attend this meeting. Oral and writwww.co.scott.mn.us. Please go to ten comments will be accepted Your County Government, Boards by the Planning Department. For and Commissions, Board of Ad- more information, contact the Scott justment, Board of Adjustment County Planning Department at Agenda 03/09/2015, and click on 496-8475. the project item.

Published in the Belle Plaine HerIf you would like to be heard in ald on Wednesday, February 25, reference to this matter, you should 2015. attend this meeting. Oral and written comments will be accepted by the Planning Department. For more information, contact the Scott NOTICE OF PUBLIC County Planning Department at HEARING FOR REZONING 496-8475.

You are hereby notified that a hearPublished in the Belle Plaine Her- ing will be held by the Scott Counald on Wednesday, February 25, ty Planning Advisory Commission 2015. in the County Board Room, of the Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota on: March 09, 2015 at 6:40 PM PURPOSE OF HEARING: To consider application for Rezoning NOTICE OF PUBLIC for Carol Preuhs HEARING FOR SUBJECT SITE LOCATION: Rezoning You are hereby notified that a hear- Part of W1/2 NW1/4 Section 26 ing will be held by the Scott Coun- Township 113 Range 025, Blakety Planning Advisory Commission ley Township in the County Board Room, of Property Address: 26376 GERthe Scott County Government MAN RD REQUESTED ACTION: ReCenter, 200 Fourth Avenue West, zone 151.45 acres from A-1, AgShakopee, Minnesota on: ricultural Preservation District, March 09, 2015 at 6:40 PM PURPOSE OF HEARING: To to A-3, Agricultural Preservation consider application for Rezon- Density District.

Further information regarding the ing of Krohn Property - Thaddeus above mentioned project including Kowalski SUBJECT SITE LOCATION: site drawings and relevant Zoning Part of SW1/4 NE1/4 of Section 26 Ordinance requirements will be Township 114 Range 022, Spring available, after Feburary 27, 2015, on the Scott County web site, www.

Lake Township Property Address: 20450 Mush- co.scott.mn.us. Please go to Your County Government, Boards and town Rd. REQUESTED ACTION: Re- Commissions, Planning Advisory zone 78.2 acres from RR-1, Rural Commission, Planning Advisory Residential Reserve District, to Commission Agenda 03/09/2015, RR-2, Rural Residential Single and click on the project item.

If you would like to be heard in Family District Further information regarding the reference to this matter, you should above mentioned project including attend this meeting. Oral and writsite drawings and relevant Zoning ten comments will be accepted Ordinance requirements will be by the Planning Department. For available, after February 27, 2015, more information, contact the Scott on the Scott County web site, www. County Planning Department at co.scott.mn.us. Please go to Your 496-8475.

Published in the Belle Plaine HerCounty Government, Boards and Commissions, Planning Advisory ald on Wednesday, February 25, Commission, Planning Advisory 2015.

Commission Agenda 03/09/2015,

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT probate division Court File No. 70-PR-15-3165 NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (intestate) Estate of Sharon L. St. Martin, Decedent.

Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Robert Jeurissen, whose address is 601 Hillwood Drive, Shakopee, MN as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn.

Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

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

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

Dated: February 23, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts February 23, 2015 By: Vicky L. Carlson, Registrar By: Delores A. Beussman, Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Barbara J. Weckman Brekke 287 Marschall Road, Suite 201 Shakopee, MN, 55379 Attorney License No: 0349434 Telephone: (952) 402-9410 Fax: (952) 402-9417 Email: bbrekke@bcrlawyers.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 25 and March 4, 2015.

CITY OF BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC NOTICE The Belle Plaine Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, March 9, 2015 at 6:35 p.m., or as soon thereafter as persons may reasonably be heard, in the council chambers of City Hall at 218 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011. The Belle Plaine City Council will also conduct a public hearing on Monday, March 23, 2015 at 6:35 p.m. as soon thereafter as persons may reasonably be heard.

The purpose of the hearings is to receive and consider public comment on Belle Plaine Road Right of Way Plat #4 for future CSAH 3 Area/Enterprise Drive Bridge located near CSAH 3 and TH169 in the City of Belle Plaine.

All oral and written comments will be heard at this time or may be mailed or delivered to the City of Belle Plaine, 218 North Meridian Street, P.O. Box 129, Belle Plaine, MN 56011. Dated this 24th day of February, 2015.

Chelsea Alger Community Development Director Published in the Belle Herald on Wednesday, February 25, 2015.

Scott County Board Minutes BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF SCOTT FEBRUARY 3, 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 Beard, the Minutes of January 20, 2015 were approved.

(3) Recognition of Interested Citizens: Thom Boncher, Jordan, spoke in opposition of the proposed Jordan Aggregates mining project.

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

A. Approve the application for a Premises Permit for the Prior LakeSavage Optimist Club to conduct ongoing lawful gambling at the Horse and Hunt Club in Spring

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B. Approve the purchase of a one-year Support Maintenance Contract with Motorola Solutions effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015.

C. Approve the renewal of a Service Agreement with Meridian Services, Inc. effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016 for support services authorized by case managers for clients based on individual client needs, specifically semi-independent living services.

D. Approve the renewal of a Service Agreement with Thomas Allen, Inc. effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016 for support services authorized by case managers for clients based on individual client needs, specifically semi-independent living services.

E. Adopt Resolution No. 2015012; Rescinding the Award of the Bid for the Sale and Removal of a Two Story House Awarded on December 2, 2014.

F. Adopt Resolution No. 2015013; Authorizing Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement With Barr Engineering for Additional Design and Engineering Services for the County Highway 1 Emergency Repair and Stabilization Project Located in Blakeley Township.

G. Approve closing the Scott County Library Branches for one day on February 27, 2015, for a staff development opportunity.

H. Amend the contract approval with Greg Sorensen to be with Endurant, Inc. to provide Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer services.

I. Separation of employment for Kendra Inglett, FT Probationary Corrections Officer, Sheriff’s Office, effective 01/14/15. Separation of employment for Peggy Caviness, FT Program Specialist, Employee Relations Division, effective 01/19/15. Separation of employment for Dawn Ganske, FT Dispatch Sergeant, Sheriff’s Office, effective 02/02/15. Separation of employment for Holland Groves, FT Probationary Transit Supervisor, Community Services Division, effective 01/30/15. Separation of employment for Zoe Goldy, Student (24% FTE) Unclassified Library Aide, Community Services Division, effective 12/15/14. FT Probationary employment for Danielle VonBank, Registered Nurse, Health and Human Services Division, effective 02/17/15. FT Probationary employment for Stephanie Glisczinski, Administrative Specialist, Health and Human Services Division, effective 01/28/15.

FT Probationary employment for Kelly Guralnik, Sheriff’s Deputy, Sheriff’s Office, effective 02/02/15.

FT Probationary employment for Sean Young-Stevens, 911 Dispatcher, Sheriff’s Office, effective 02/03/15. Intermittent (34% FTE) employment for Kathryn Salmela, Unclassified Librarian, Community Services Division, effective

02/09/15. The recognition of the following individual as a volunteer which will enable her to be covered for liability insurance purposes in accordance with the insurance contracts currently in force with Scott County: Alex Mazurek (4) Provide a Supportive Organizational Culture: Vice Chair Marschall presented 911 Dispatch Sergeant Dawn Ganske with a certificate in recognition of her upcoming retirement from her employment with Scott County.

(5) Emphasize Excellence in Customer Service: Business Information/Systems Specialist Troy Pint announced that the 2014 Fourth Quarter Spirit of Scott Awards have been presented to Social Worker Julie Malecha, Support Systems Analyst Jayne Ann Valley, and Social Worker Sara Farrell for going above and beyond in the area of excellence in customer service.

(6) Develop Strong Public Partnerships: A. Social Services Director Pam Selvig introduced Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) Chair Kim Churchill. Ms. Churchill presented a recap of the LAC’s 2014 highlights. Ms. Churchill stated the three areas where the LAC sees the greatest needs are more crisis beds, additional staff for the crisis team, and more affordable housing for individuals with mental illness.

B. Commissioner Beard moved, seconded by Commissioner Wolf to approve membership in the Minnesota Public Broadband Alliance.

The motion carried unanimously.

(7) Manage Challenges and Create Opportunities: Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) Coordinator Gretchen Etzler provided a brief update on the history of the SHIP grant implementation. Ms. Etzler noted that when the County Board approved acceptance of the implementation grant, quarterly updates to the Board were requested.

Belle Plaine Food Shelf President Betsy Ollhoff, City of Shakopee Management Intern Zach Stock, and New Creation/Esperanza Pastor Pat Simmons gave examples of how SHIP grant funds are being used to promote healthier eating and increased physical activity in their respective organizations.

Commissioner Wagner left the meeting at 10:03 a.m. and returned at 10:06 a.m.

On a motion by Commissioner Marschall, seconded by Commissioner Wolf, the meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m.

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

Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, February 25, 2015.

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 at

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posting up strong and attacking the rim. The key to the game was our rebounding and defense. Luke Narveson did a great job grabbing 14 rebounds and we really contested and made them take tough shots.”

2014-15 BPHS Boys’ Basketball Results and Remaining Schedule Nov. 25 at LCWM L 59-47 Dec. 1 at WEM L L 67-36 Dec. 4 at G-SL L 60-45 Dec. 9 vs. LS-H L 80-53 Dec. 12 vs. W-M L 77-49 Dec. 13 vs. Waseca L 75-32 Dec. 16 at BEA L 87-71 Dec. 19 at S.E. W 53-51 Jan. 5 vs. FaribBA L 68-63 Jan. 9 at TCU L 57-47 Jan. 10 vs. St. Peter L 69-63 Jan. 13 at Jordan L 93-85 Jan. 16 vs. M. Luth. L 68-62 Jan. 20 at NYA W 56-43 Jan. 22 vs. GFW W 70-52 Jan. 23 at New Ulm L 59-51 Jan. 27 at LS-H L 78-71 Jan. 30 at W-M L 78-54 Feb. 3 vs. S.E. W 69-53 Feb. 5 vs. TCU W 62-55 Feb. 10 vs. Jordan L 67-49 Feb. 13 at M. Luth. L 74-71 Feb. 17 vs. NYA W 81-64 Subsection Feb. 24 vs. Norwood YA Feb. 27 TBA Mar. 3 TBA Mar. 6 Section Champ.

Mar. 11-14 State Tournament

The Scott West wrestling team came into their 25th year of the program in 2014-15 with the motto-theme that “We Did Build That!” and this year’s team has certainly lived up to those words as they have continued to build on the tradition of success that is represented by the Scott West Wall of State that has now overflowed from one end wall in the Scott West wrestling room to the second end wall.

With last week’s 32-31 criteria win over New Prague for the Section 2AA team championship title, this year’s Panthers have added a Scott West Team Block to the wall. This past weekend in Delano offered the Scott West individual wrestlers with their own opportunity to add their own State Block as they competed in the Section 2AA Individual Championships.

“The Scott West Wall of State was the backdrop for our poster this year and it’s a pretty impressive sight in the Scott West wrestling room,” states Scott West coach Darren Ripley.

“Our kids did an outstanding job of wrestling this past weekend in Delano and they have added some very important blocks to the Scott West Wall of State.”

One score and five years ago, Jason Piche laid the first individual block to what has now become the infamous Scott West Wall of State as he was the first Scott West state qualifier in 1991 during the first year of the program. Twenty-five years later, Jason Piche was sitting in the stands watching his son Carter Piche become a state qualifier at 120 pounds for Scott West.

The current Piche would pick up a big win in Saturday morning’s semifinals as he bettered Hutchinson’s Dylan Pundsack 3-1. After a scoreless first period, Pundsack scored a matchleading escape, but Piche powered through his Tiger opponent on what would amount to hard double leg take down and a 2-1 second-period lead. Piche then secured the 3-1 match win with a third-period escape. However, after losing a 4-0 championship match to Waconia’s Tyler Wagener, Piche had to go back to the mats in a wrestleback against Watertown-Mayer’s Brady Kohls, a wrestler that he had beaten 8-2 during the regular season. Piche would follow the state footprints laid by his Scott West dad in year one of the program as he went right to work against his Royal opponent, and after scoring the opening take down, he turned Kohls with a butcher turner for a three-point near fall and then transitioned into a matchending bar arm as he drove his opponent to his back for the ensuing pin fall call.

Although he would take a different path than his teammate Piche, Ben Kelvington found the right combination to qualify for state through the wrestleback round. In a weekend that saw him win his 100th career match, Kelvington had his back to the wall when he lost a 1-0 semifinal match to New Prague’s #8 Chase Logelin.

However, when Logelin upended Hutchinson’s #5-rated and returning state place winner Riley Drew 5-4 for the 126-pound section championship, Kelvington was back in business after pinning Watertown-Mayer’s Bryce Duske. Kelvington would follow Piche’s lead as he used a series of leg attacks that were spot on and allowed him to score a take down in each of the three periods. With a good

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Girls’ Basketball

(continued from page 13) Elizabeth Johnson both added 10 as the Tigers climbed out of the MRC cellar with a 67-58 triumph over the Giants Friday night at the BPHS gym, avenging what was LS-H’s only conference victory in three years a month ago.

LS-H led 30-21 with less than five minutes left in first half before Belle Plaine began to pick up steam and cut the margin to 35-34 at halftime.

“LS-H started out hitting everything in sight from the perimeter,” Carlson said. “Mckayla Stowell was beating us off the dribble and they took the nine-point lead. We came back strong though behind Paige Narveson to close the gap at the half.

“We stepped up our play in the second half and did some smart things. Paige Narveson and Ireland Lambrecht hit some big threes as LS-H was really overpowering us inside and therefore crated openings at the perimeter . . . Elizabeth Johnson had a great game, especially defensively on their quick point guard. Amelia Kahle did a lot of good things for us inside.

Mariena Hayden was getting doubled-teamed and did a really good job finding her teammates,” Carlson continued.

Joining Narveson, Hayden and Johnson in the scoring department for Belle Plaine were Amelia Kahle (8), Lambrecht (6), Paul (4), Haleigh Weiers (2), Schmitz (2) and Schultz (1).

Hayden had eight rebounds, while Narveson and Johnson both had four assists and two steals. Paul had five rebounds.

Mckayla Stowell led LS-H with 17 points. Samantha Winter added 14.

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hard ride added into the mix, the Scott West junior built a commanding 7-0 lead late into the period before Drew responded with an escape and a take down to make the final 7-3.

Saturday morning’s semifinal round began with a bang for Scott West as the Panthers book-ended big wins from their lightweight Parker Huss at 106 and their heavyweight Josiah Schatz. Huss found himself in a wrestling rumble with Waconia’s Garrett Vos for the second weekend in a row. Huss had won in the team section semifinal meet 2-1, but it was Vos that scored the opening take down in this one as he was on his way to a 2-0 lead. Trailing 3-0 in the second period, Huss mounted a comeback as he momentarily tied the match 4-4 with two take downs. The match eventually went to overtime tied at 8-8 and Huss came away with a thrilling victory at 10-9.

While the Section 2AA semifinal round started off with the Huss rumble win at 106, it came to an end with a big bang as Scott West heavyweight Josiah Schatz brought down the house with a big move comeback of his own against Hutchinson’s #1-rated and twotime state place-winner Jake Filk. Trailing 7-1 in the third period, Schatz found a way to maneuver his way into digging into a tired Filk, locking him into a headlock and taking him to the mat with a big bang and the ensuing pin fall call that set off a Scott West arena-erupting celebration.

The big headlock win would put six Scott West wrestlers into the Section 2AA championship finals, where the beforementioned Parker Huss started things off right for the Panthers as he nailed down his first section title with a solid 4-2 win over Hutchinson’s #4-rated Brock Luthens at 106, while Schatz dropped a 7-2 battle with Tri-City United’s #6-rated Alex Burns. Burns had advanced to the championship round with a big 13-1 over Mankato East’s #2-rated and returning state place-winner Logan Swanson.

Schatz would not have to face a true second wrestleback match as Hutchinson’s Jake Filk won a 1-0 third-place match over Swanson.

A second Scott West wrestler that would not have to face a true second wrestleback match was 113-pounder Jackson Stauffacher as the freshman will be making his second trip to state. The Panther lightweight took care of some of his business in the semifinals as he bettered Watertown-Mayer Lutheran’s #10-rated Kendall Nowlan. Stauffacher rode an opening-period take down to a 3-1 win over the Royal wrestler, who would come back to place third. In what would be a repeat of last year’s 106 Section 2AA championship final, Stauffacher scored the opening take down on Delano’s one-time state champion and #1-rated Tucker Sjomeling. However, later in the first period, Sjomeling would fight off another solid Stauffacher leg attack, break his position and then lock the Panther lightweight up in a match-ending cradle.

Two Scott West wrestlers will be making their fourth straight trips to the individual state tournament as seniors David Flynn at 132 and Andrew Fogarty at 160 both dominated their respective weight classes, with each containing another highlyrated individual. The Section 2AA championships were also the fourth in a row for each wrestler.

While Flynn had placed fourth and third in his previous three trips to the state tournament, Fogarty had placed third twice and first last year. The #1-rated Flynn did not allow a point during his four matches of the

tournament and in the championship used a couple of good leg attacks to get to #5-rated Watertown-Mayer’s Jackson Sweeney before using a powerful turn late in the third period for a 9-0 win.

In his championship bout against Waconia’s #2-rated Nick Green, Fogarty controlled things from start to finish. After scoring the opening take down for a 2-0 first-period lead, Fogarty broke the match open in his favor as he scored a reversal and then proceeded to lock up the Waconia wrestler and take him to his back in a three-point cradle that left the Panther wrestler with a 7-0 lead and that is the way that it ended.

There was a lot of other Scott West action taking place in the tournament as the Panthers had three others that placed in the top six of their respective weight classes. After losing his first match to Watertown-Mayer ’s Brian McDonald 4-3 at 138, junior Ryan Siegle wrestled his way all the way back to third place as he strung three match wins together, culminating with a 7-4 win over Tri-City United’s Jackson Mueller. Siegle’s state tournament bid came to an end when he was pinned in his true second wrestleback match by Glencoe-Silver Lake’s #5-rated Brandon Richter.

Freshman Tyler Buesgens at 145 battled his way into the semifinals as he scored a big 3-2 win over Watertown-Mayer’s Cory Jobe. In the semifinals, Buesgens faced New Prague’s #1-rated and returning state champion Griffin Parriott, and while he lost the match, he made the Trojan wrestler work his way to an 18-7 major decision. Buesgens ended up with a fourth-place finish as he lost 6-4 to Tri-City United’s Max Arroyo.

Dylan Johnson was the final Scott West place-winner as the junior finished sixth at 152 pounds, while Deshawn Carter (170), Calvin Menke (182), Tyler Grieves (195) and Jacob Allen (220) competed for the Panthers and did not place in the top six of their respective weight classes.

“We will need all of these wrestlers to be ready to go for the state team tournament,” insists Ripley. “They all still have some very important wrestling to do.”

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Boys’ Basketball (Final)

W L Le Sueur-Hend. 12 2 Watertown-M 12 2 Jordan 11 3 Tri-City United 6 8 Belle Plaine 5 9 Norwood YA 5 9 Mayer Lutheran 4 10 Sibley East 1 13 Results Belle Plaine 81, NYA 64 Mayer Lutheran 85, S.E. 79 Watertown-M 70, TCU 42 LS-H 72, Jordan 68 Tri-City United 69, NYA 67 Girls’ Basketball

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Tigers End Regular Season With A Win, Get Favorable Seed for Section

Belle Plaine seniors Amelia Kahle (No. 33) and Megan Schmitz blocked the path of LS-H’s speedy guard Mckayla Stowell during Friday night’s game at the BPHS gym.

H.S. Girls’ Basketball

Tigers Fall to Raiders; Beat Giants

by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School girls’ basketball team played the top and bottom of the Minnesota River Conference last week and it showed in the outcomes, losing at MRC-leading Norwood Young America 6745 Tuesday night before coming home to topple last-place Le Sueur-Henderson 67-58 Friday night.

The Tigers, 2-11 in the MRC, 5-20 overall, were scheduled to close the regular season at MRC second-place WatertownMayer Tuesday night after this edition of the Herald went to press. Brackets for next Monday night’s start of the Section 2AA Tournament will be released Wednesday (today). Visit the Herald’s Facebook page to see who and where Belle Plaine will be playing.

NYA 67, Tigers 45 The Tigers stuck with the Raiders in the first half, trailing by just four points with 15 seconds left before a couple of quick baskets by NYA made it 30-22 at the break. NYA then outscored Belle Plaine 37-23 in the second half on its way to a 22-point win.

“We started out well and did a good job defensively and were okay on the boards,” said Tigers coach Randy Carlson, adding that the second half didn’t go so well as the Raiders quickly took a 20-point lead and kept it the rest of the way.

Mariena Hayden finished with 14 points for Belle Plaine, followed by Paige Narveson (9), Elizabeth Johnson (6), Ireland Lambrecht (5), Kaitlyn Paul (4), Torie Kellogg (3), Megan

Belle Plaine eighth-grader Paige Narveson made six threepointers on her way to scoring a game-high 24 points Friday night against LS-H. Schmitz (2) and Alissa Schultz Tigers 67, LS-H 58 (2).

Narveson, an eighth-grader, Hayden capped a double-dou- poured in 24 points and sophoble with 10 rebounds and Paul mores Mariena Hayden and contributed seven. Johnson had Girls’ Basketball three assists. (continued on page 12)

by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School boys’ basketball team completed the regular season with an 81-64 victory over visiting Norwood Young America last Tuesday night at the BPHS gym. It was the second time this season that the Tigers, who finished the regular season 5-9 in the Minnesota River Conference, 6-17 overall, beat the Raiders by 13 points or more.

Belle Plaine needed to beat NYA one more time this past Tuesday night after this edition of the Herald went to press in order to prolong the season to at least this Friday night as the Tigers and Raiders faced each other in the first round of the Section 2AA, North Subsection Tournament.

Belle Plaine received the No. 4 seed and played host to NYA (8-16), which was the No. 5 seed. Last night’s winner will travel to New Prague High School to take on No. 1-seed Glencoe-Silver Lake (19-5) 6 p.m. this Friday. G-SL received a first-round bye. Other first round games in the North Subsection Tuesday had No. 6 seed Mayer Lutheran (6-18) at No. 3 Jordan (18-6) and No. 7 Sibley East (5-19) at No. 2 Le SueurHenderson (17-7). The winners of those games will meet in this Friday’s other second-round game at New Prague. The subsection championship will be played next Tuesday (March 3) at 8 p.m. at Minnesota State University Mankato.

The North Subsection winner will face the South Subsection winner for the section championship 8 p.m. March 6 at MSU. First-round games in the South Subsection Tuesday night had No. 8 seed KenyonWanamingo (6-20) at No. 1 Maple River (23-3), No. 5 TriCity United (9-15) at No. 4 Waterville-Elysian-Morristown (18-7), No. 6 St. Peter (8-17) at No. 3 Waseca (21-4) and No. 7 Medford (5-19) and No. 2 New Richland-Hartland-EllendaleGeneva (20-4).

Tigers 81, NYA 64 If last Tuesday’s regular-season finale between Belle Plaine and Norwood Young America was any indication of things to come in the first round of the section tournament, things had to look pretty good for the Tigers last night (Tuesday).

Belle Plaine built a 45-30 halftime lead and maintained it through the second half on its way to a 17-point victory.

Luke Narveson (25), Taylor Lenz (20) and Mitchel Stier (19) combined for 64 of the Tigers’ 81 points. The other scorers for Belle Plaine were Taylor Ponath (7), Kincade Retzer (3), Joe Hankins (3), Nathan Herman (2) and Derek Guscette (2).

Brice Panning had a team-high 15 points for the Raiders.

“We played very well offensively this game as we established the post,” said Belle Plaine coach John Wellner.

“Taylor Lenz did a great job

Joe Hankins, with ball, spent much of his time engineering the Tigers’ offense last Tuesday night. He also scored three points.

The Tigers’ Taylor Ponath, with ball, scored seven points against NYA last Tuesday night.

The Tigers’ Derek Guscette put up a short-range jumper against NYA last Tuesday night.

Boys’ Basketball (continued on page 12)

Future Tigers During halftimes of a doubleheader between the Belle Plaine and Jordan boys’ and girls’ varsity games on Feb. 10, members of the Belle Plaine basketball program’s younger talent gave BPHS fans a glimpse of the future as a sixth-grade boys’ exhibition was held during halftime of the boys’ game and the fourth-grade girls performed at halftime of the girls’ game.

Pictured above is Bella Haefner dribbling down court with Ciara Fahey in hot pursuit. Also pictured is Bella’s teammate Kenzie Nordby. Pictured at left is Zachary Fogarty putting up Belle Plaine’s Taylor Lenz, with ball, scored 20 points against a shot against defender Cade Morrison.

NYA last Tuesday night.

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Good Luck at State

Members of the Section 2AA champion Scott West wrestling team include back row, from left, coach Matt Hennen, coach David Whipps, Josiah Schatz, Tyler Grieves, Calvin Menke, Deshawn Carter, Andrew Fogarty, coach Frank Kipp, coach Al Flynn and coach Dominic Dvorak. In the middle row are coach Darren Ripley, Tony Dvorak, David Flynn, Ryan Siegle, Dylan Johnson, Tyler Buesgens, Jacob Allen, Adam Glisczinski and coach Jerold Stauffacher. In the front row are Ben Kelvington, Ben Mackedanz, Cater Piche, Jackson Stauffacher, Justin Stauffacher, Tyler Shackle and Parker Huss.

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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 vs. Elk River W 40-25 Jan. 29 vs. N Prague L 32-31 Feb. 3 at Dassel-C W 56-18 Feb. 12 Section Quarterfinals vs. TCU W 54-18 Feb. 14 Section Final Four at Mankato East vs. Waconia W 39-25 vs. N.Prague W 32-31 Feb. 26-28 State Tournament at Xcel Energy

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