Belle plaine herald november 12, 2014

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Belle Plaine Celebrating End of World War I Photos

All-Conference Cross Country and Football

BPHS Grad Lands a Lead Role

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ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THIRD YEAR

BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA, NOVEMBER 12, 2014

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B.P. Man Killed in Crash on County Road 40 Monday A Belle Plaine man, Tyler Scott Evans, was killed during a single-vehicle crash on County Road 40 in San Francisco Township Monday afternoon (Nov. 10). Carver County Sheriff’s deputies and Belle Plaine firefighters were called to the scene of the crash about five miles northeast of Belle Plaine on County Road 40 near Kelly Lake Road around 5:20 p.m. Evans, 32, was southbound on County Road 40 when his vehicle slid into the ditch. The road conditions in this area were icy due

to the snow. Evans died from injuries sustained after apparently losing control of his vehicle. He was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle, according to Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful and Evans was pronounced deceased at the scene. Evans was the only occupant of the vehicle, Olson said. The Carver County Sheriff’s Office and Minnesota State Patrol are investigating the cause of the crash.

Members and coaches of the BPHS volleyball team took time out for a photo opportunity with their third-place trophy Saturday afternoon at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Standing, from left, are head coach Cassie Koch, McKenzie Koepp, Mariena Hayden, Mia Pribyl, Dakotah Poitra, Ally Anderson, Amelia Kahle, Kaylee Hentges, and assistant coaches Chelsea Buesgens and Lyle Noah. In the front are assistant coach Chelsey Earney, Taylor Kruger, Paige Narveson, Elizabeth Johnson, Abbie Siegle and Danielle Taylor. The Tigers should be poised to make another deep run at the state tournament next year as Kahle As we look forward to our holiday season, we are reminded was the only senior on this year’s team. of all that we have to be thankful for. The Belle Plaine Food Shelf and many volunteers are hosting the fourth annual fundraising event to help support reign. “We have nothing to be disby Dan Ruud state tournament experience is this wonderful organization appointed in, but rather every the match that was sandwiched “What a weekend for our athThe Belle Plaine High School that has already helped so many volleyball team equaled its between those two victories – a letes, fans and community,” reason to look forward to next families in our community. season. With 11 of our 12 playhighest placing ever at the state heartbreaking 3-2 loss on Friday said Belle Plaine coach Cassie ers back, we will look to strive It will be held on Saturday, to three-time defending state Koch. “I am so proud of our tournament, bringing home third place following Saturday’s Class 2A champion Marshall. girls for representing Belle for another strong finish at the Nov. 15 at the Valley View Golf 3-2 victory over Maple River at It was the closest the Tigers Plaine with class on and off state tournament level. A huge Course in Belle Plaine. The Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. ever came to reaching the state the court, completed with an thank you to all of the players, evening will feature a buffet The Tigers had opened the tour- championship match, which outstanding third-place finish. parents, school administration dinner, silent and live auctions, nament Thursday night with a was won the following day by All three of our matches were and fans that contributed to raffle and live entertainment. Stewartville after it rallied from played at a high level against making this past weekend one Tickets are available at State 3-1 triumph over Rocori. to remember,” Koch continued. Bank, Cornerstone State Bank But what Belle Plaine may a set down to beat Marshall in very talented programs. We batanother five-set thriller, endtled in each match, coming out and Coborn’s. If anyone would remember most from its 2014 ing Marshall’s three-year title with two wins and one loss. like to still donate silent auction Volleyball items that hasn’t already please (continued on page 13) contact Pat Ollhoff at ​612-7519923​.

The Belle Plaine Food Shelf has been open since July 9 of 2011. Because of the donations of many generous people, the Food Shelf has been able to assist 614 new families. It has donated 327,057 pounds of food, which translates into 261,645 meals for those in need. The Belle Plaine Food Shelf has also been able to donate hats, mittens, backpacks, calculators and notebooks due to the generosity of the Belle Plaine community and other supporters of the Belle Plaine Food Shelf program. It is currently giving out a “TON” of food every week in its five hours per

Tickets Remain for Saturday’s B.P. Food Shelf Fund-raiser

Tigers Match Highest Finish Ever at State

Tickets Remain

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Scott County Still Weighing Fate of County Road 60 in Blakeley Twp.

While Scott County has committed to repairing county roads to the condition they were in before spring storms nearly five months ago, the future of County Road 60 from Highway 169 to Blakeley village remains an open question. The county, with funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will repair County Roads 1 (Union Trail) and 6 (also known as the Blakeley road). But Blakeley Township residents want County Road 60 repaired, too. The county is considering restoring County Road 60 on its current alignment at a cost of $2.2 million. Approximately $300,000 of the repairs is not eligible for FEMA funding, leaving the potential federal contribution at as much as $1.425 million. The county would be looking for state money to fill the unfunded gap. Commissioners discussed op-

tions during a workshop last Tuesday. Scott County is negotiating with FEMA on the amount of its contribution toward reconstruction of County Road 60 or building cul-desacs. The board will not address the issue again until those negotiations are complete, said Lisa Kohner, the county’s public affairs coordinator. The other option would be creating cul-de-sacs at a cost of $350,000. The cul-de-sacs on both sides of the area that washed out would allow vehicles to turn around. Before the June 19-20 storms that led to a washout of ravines along County Road 60, the county estimated about 350 vehicles a day use County Road 60. “That’s a lot of money for a road that serves only 350 cars a day,” said Commissioner Joe Wagner of Sand Creek Township. Commissioner Wagner be-

lieves the majority of commissioners will support whatever the staff recommendation is – reconstruction or cul-de-sacs. “I’m sure Lezlie Vermillion (the county’s director of Public Works) and Mitch Rasmussen (highway engineer) will go with whatever makes the most sense.” Robert Wagner, a member of the Blakeley Township Board of Supervisors, said township residents want the road restored and improved. In September, the county board accepted a bid from Chard Tiling & Excavating of Belle Plaine to repair storm-damaged sections of County Road 1 (Union Trail) in Blakeley Township. Chard won the contract with a bid of $2,389,895.70 – just below the engineer’s estimate of $2.4 million. Chard Tiling also won the bid for emergency patching of Belle Plaine veterans representing the American Legion, VFW and Sons of American Legion County Road 6 with a bid of retired the colors after a program at Oak Crest Elementary School yesterday morning (Veterans Day, Nov. 11). The program included student performances, essays on the importance of $46,751.50). veterans and the freedom they protect. Veterans in the audience were recognized. U.S. Army Lt. Col. Margaret McCue Morrison of Belle Plaine reminded students and the adults in attendance of the incalculable debt America owes its veterans for their service around the world. She told the veterans, “You are all ordinary people who accomplished extraordinary things, and you have the eternal gratitude of this great nation.”

Honoring Our Veterans

Incumbents Retain Seats on City Council; B.P. Supports GOP A total of 1,879 people cast ballots at the Belle Plaine Government Center last Tuesday. That accounted for 53.34 percent of the city’s 3,523 registered voters, which was about three percentage points over the state average. Unofficial numbers from the secretary of state estimate Tuesday’s turnout at 50.31 percent, well below the projection of 55 to 60 percent. An estimated 1,985,747 Minnesotans voted out of 3,945,136 who are eligible. In the only contested race for a Belle Plaine city office, incumbents Paul Chard and Scott Schneider both gained four

more years on the city council with 988 and 982 votes, respectively. Belle Plaine Park Board Chair Chris Kehr will remain that as he finished with 847 votes. Mayor Mike Pingalore, who had no challengers, was easily reelected for another two years with 1,331 votes. There were 332 write-in votes. In the race for Scott County attorney, Belle Plaine cast 870 votes for winner Ron Hocevar and 785 votes for James Terwedo. Kevin Studnicka of Belle Plaine was reelected sheriff after receiving no opposition. He collected 1,532 votes in Belle

Plaine. There were 33 writeins. In “all” state and U.S. races, Belle Plaine voters, as well as the townships of Belle Plaine, Blakeley and St. Lawrence, sided with the Republican candidate (see accompanying tabulations). Still, in the state’s two biggest races, Gov. Mark Dayton (D) and U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D) were easily reelected.

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‘Beauty and The Beast’ A Greater Challenge Than Other Plays Tickets Go on Sale Today at District Office

Compared to the makeup other leading characters wear in Belle Plaine High School productions, it will take makeup artists twice as long to transform Andrew Ludvik from a high school senior into the hideous, horrible creature in the school’s

production of Beauty and the Beast. Reserve tickets (but not reserved seating) for the show go on sale today (Nov. 12) in the District Center’s main office. The play will be presented Nov. 20-23 at the Performing Arts Center in the Belle Plaine District Center. It will be presented Nov. 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. The Nov. 22 performances are at 1 and 7 p.m. The Nov. 23 show is a Sunday matinee beginning

at 2 p.m. Most of the cast is experienced enough to handle their own makeup in 10 minutes or less. Ludvik’s makeup takes additional work to create the details of the beast. Gargoyles in the play also take additional time for makeup. The play also has the behind-

‘Beauty and The Beast’

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