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Belle Plaine, Area Continues Slow, Steady Growth City Gains 40 Households, 240 Residents Since 2010 Census

If you’ve noticed a few more people on the streets of Belle Plaine the past few years, you’re right. The community is slowly growing. After a few years of stagnant population growth, the latest estimates indicate Belle Plaine is growing. In 2010 – the last formal count of residents by the U.S. Census Bureau – Belle Plaine was home to 6,661 people living in 2,362 households, just a tick over 2.8 people per household. The city’s 2010 population, the Census Bureau says, was 3,789 in 2000. The Metropolitan Council – the agency charged with planning regional growth and services – issues annual population estimates. Its calculated 2010 Census CITIES Pop. Workers reconstructing West Main at Crest streets inadvertently clipped a 2-inch natural Belle Plaine 6,661 gas line Monday afternoon. The leak sent gas fumes throughout the area. Police warned area Jordan 5,470 residents to avoid open flames. Firefighters cleared the gas line while waiting for a repair crew Shakopee 37,076 Cologne 1,519 from CenterPoint Energy to arrive. Carver 3,724 Chaska 23,770 Scott Co. 129,928 Carver Co. 91,042 Region 2.85 million

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Board Adopts Tight Budgets for 2017-‘18 School Year With a stagnant enrollment that hasn’t increased much in the past five years and legislative aid being outpaced by increasing costs of doing business, the Belle Plaine School Board approved its budget for next year. The budget calls for $17.185 million in general fund spending, about three-fourths of

which go to negotiated salary and benefits of the district’s staff. The district expects to take in just over $18.144 million in general fund revenue. The district’s general fund in 2016-17 called for $16.03 million in revenue and $16.21 million in spending. Overall, the school district expects to spend $21,911,393 in

B.P. OKs Co-op Ice Hockey Deal Belle Plaine’s Matt Fink knows where he’ll play ice hockey this winter. And even if he doesn’t make the school varsity team, Fink is thrilled knowing he’ll be playing in familiar territory with friends and teammates he’s known for years. The BPHS sophomore-to-be is one of a handful of students expected to take advantage of a new cooperative agreement allowing Belle Plaine students to join a team based in Le Sueur-Henderson and including students from St. Peter, Tri-City United, and Cleveland high schools. Those school districts’ school boards all voted earlier this month to accept Belle Plaine as part of the coop team. Monday (June 26), Belle Plaine formalized its plans to join the cooperative ice hockey program. Talks on a proposed move to join the cooperative have been ongoing for months. The member schools had to dissolve the previous arrangement and then reform with Belle Plaine as a member. “It’s a great opportunity for our kids,” said Superintendent Ryan Laager. A defenseman, Fink isn’t quite certain he’s good enough to make the varsity yet. He can accept improving his skills as a member of the junior varsity. “There are some guys who are ahead of me,” he said. Fink grew up playing ice hockey in the Le Sueur youth system. “I’m just happy I’ll be able to play with my friends. I’m really excited. I’m happy they approved it so I can play with my friends again.” Fink played last year on a Le Sueur bantam team. Because of

his age, his options are limited. He could either play on a high school team or play on a junior gold team in Prior Lake, a team designed for high school-agers who are not playing on a high school team. “I don’t know anybody over there,” he said. Aiming to provide more Belle Plaine students with a wider array of opportunities to keep them from leaving, BPHS Activities Director John Bergs held preliminary behind-thescenes talks on forming an ice hockey cooperative with New Prague. Separate talks on joining the Southwest Christian/ Richfield co-op were also held before the possibility of joining Le Sueur-Henderson/St. Peter/ TCU/Cleveland. An easing of rules on how enrollment figures into the class the team plays in allowed Belle Plaine to join the cooperative team without pushing it from Class A to Class AA. “New Prague seemed really attractive, but things just kind of stalled,” Bergs said. He expects less than 10 Belle Plaine students will want to play ice hockey. Most will be boys, he said. Fink and any other Belle Plaine students who want to play high school hockey on the Le Sueur-Henderson/St. Peter/ TCU/Cleveland will be responsible for their own transportation to and from practices and games. Fink doesn’t yet have a driver’s license and he’s not sure how he’ll get to practice and games. For now, he’s not too worried about it. “I have no idea what I’ll do,” he said. “I’m just excited they approved it.”

2017-18, an increase of nearly $1.08 million over 2016-17 spending thanks to a lighting improvement project and other maintenance work. Its revenue in 2017-18 is expected to exceed $22.84 million, up from $20.607 million thanks to bond sales. The approved 2017-‘18 budget includes over $364,735 in reductions to the growth of the budget. Those cuts include staffing positions, elimination of classes with low registration, funding for mentors and professional learning community leaders, supplies, and more. The approval comes at a time the district is expecting only a slight increase in enrollment. The school board is negotiating contracts with the unions representing its teachers (BPEA) and clerical, para-professional and custodial staffs. The board is assuming salary and benefits for all employees will increase 3 percent next year to allow for steps (experience) and lane (education) increases for current contracts. That translates to an additional $184,000 in steps and lanes at the start of 2017-18.

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approximation of Belle Plaine says the city had 6,742 residents in 2015 and 6,901 residents as of May of 2016. That’s a gain of 240 people over the six years since the Census Bureau’s formal count. Cynthia Smith Strack, Belle Plaine’s director of Community Development, says there’s no reason to believe the Metropolitan Council’s approximation isn’t reasonably accurate. Strack Smith agreed with the notion the increase over six years hasn’t exactly placed a huge burden on city services. “We added almost 40 single family homes last year and anticipate at least that many new homes this year. Our most sluggish development years during great recession were actually on the rebound in 2011 and 2012,” she said. “We’ve been trending positive since then and I expect that to continue. I foresee steady growth over next year.”

Jordan took a good-sized bite out of the population disparity between it and Belle Plaine. The 2010 Census indicated Belle Plaine had 1,191 more residents than Jordan. But between 2010 and 2016, Jordan gained 743 new residents to Belle Plaine’s 240. Jordan also gained 251 new households to Belle Plaine’s 40. Cologne is one of the faster growing communities in the area. It gained an estimated 184 residents between 2010 and 2016. The city also enjoyed the benefits of 54 new houses during the same span. Both Carver and Scott counties saw significant growth since the 2010 Census. Carver County has topped the 100,000 mark with 10.5 percent growth since the decennial census. Scott County’s population grew by more than 12,000 people since 2010, an increase just shy of 10 percent.

2016 Met Council Pop. Estimate 6,901 6,214 40,643 1,703 4,469 26,439 142,436 100,617 3.04 million

2010 Census Households 2,362 1,871 12,772 539 1,182 8,816 45,108 32,891 1.12 million

2016 Met Council Households Est. 2,402 2,122 13,692 593 1,412 9,823 48,789 36,417 1.2 million

934 507 426 1,795 835 777 1,322 335

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Facilities Investment

The board also approved its operating capital budget, a plan that will have the board dipping into its reserves. The district plans to spend $277,907 in operating capital projects next year. The money will go toward payments on an energy savings project at Chatfield Elementary, textbooks, technology equipment and repairs, site and grounds improvements, and other needs worth a total of $279,935. The array of projects will reduce the operating capital fund balance by $1,828 to $349,340.35. Director Dan Gardner, the school board’s chairman, lamented the loss of the “Minnesota Miracle,” a system of legislatively-approved funding of public schools in the 1970s through the early-2000s. Director Joe Vandermark said the

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The Wyman family of rural Belle Plaine -- (from left) Jack, Wyatt, Terry, Chris, and Daniel -- recently opened Belle Plaine Motor Company on East Enterprise Drive.

B.P. Motor Company Opens for Auto Sales, Service, U-Haul Rental Chris Wyman recognizes the new home of Belle Plaine Motor Company may remind people of the convenience store that once occupied the building. He and his family are working to bring new life to the property. The Wyman family recently opened Belle Plaine Motor Company at 405 Enterprise Drive East. The business has brought life to a vacant lot by offering previously owned vehicles, auto service and U-Haul items and materials for moving. Chris and his wife, Terry, purchased the property at auction in April of 2016. Chris and sons, Jack, Daniel and Wyatt, will run the business. The family’s plan is that eventually the three boys

– all Belle Plaine High School graduates – will eventually take over the operation. “It’s a perfect fit for them,” Terry said. The property seems well suited for the business. Unlike a convenience store, they don’t need direct access off Highway 169 the way the convenience store did. Chris knows people looking for a vehicle, purchasing moving supplies or renting a U-Haul truck or trailer will find their way to the business. They are the only U-Haul rental outlet in the area. “The loss of access really hurt them,” Wyman said of the former owners who couldn’t survive the loss of the access to Highway 169. “It went from

a thriving business to almost zero.” The Wyman family has been working for over a year to prepare the building for opening. Gone are the coolers and display shelves from the convenience store. They have an eye to the future. Offices will eventually replace the walk-in cooler. The family looks forward to the day when they can resurface the parking lot and convert the car wash building into a service area. Belle Plaine Motor Company will be open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. “When we get busier, we’ll keep the hours open more,” he said.

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New Prague Men, Car Dealer Rally to Save Holiday Fireworks

Good Food for Good Cause St. John Lutheran Church hosted its annual ice cream social last Wednesday (June 21) in the church’s gathering area. (Above) The event draws people from throughout Belle Plaine to enjoy delicious food, sweet treats and ice cream, of course. Proceeds from the event benefit church programs. (Left) Almost-7year-old Josiah Brueske took his time enjoying a delicious ice cream cone.

Hazeltine, Chaska to Host Another Major Golf Tournament Hazeltine National Golf Club has proven it can host the largest golf event on the planet. Nearly three years after the club and city hosted the Ryder Cup, a women’s major championship will be contested in Carver County at Hazeltine. The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of America recently announced the Women’s

PGA KPGM Championship will be played at Hazeltine June 20-23, 2019. It will be the first time the tournament has been played in Minnesota. Hazeltine and Chaska are no strangers to major golf tournaments. The Chaska Herald recently reported the duo has hosted the Ryder Cup in 2016, the men’s version of the 2002

Having read news reports their community’s Fourth of July fireworks display might not be held for lack of a sponsor, a pair of New Prague men took up the cause to raise needed funding to keep the community tradition going. Jeff Belzer of Jeff Belzer’s Auto answered the call for donations to fund the July 3 fireworks show near the middle school at Columbus Avenue and Scott County Road 37. Noah Stephens, a recent high school graduate heading into military service, is working with Paul Busch, commander of New Prague American Legion Post 45, to raise the needed funding for insurance, site preparation and other miscellaneous costs associated with the show, the New Prague Times recently reported. The need for funding recently arose when the show’s primary sponsor announced it would no longer sponsor the display. The two men contacted the city about their plans. With a permit for the show, they also reportedly contacted the school district for use of a site and a local pyrotechnics firm to produce the show. Busch and Stephens will be asking the legion to consider funding. With the help of legion members, letters were sent out to area businesses seeking donations. Belzer responded with a generous donation. Last year’s show cost about $11,000. The two men have set up an account at State Bank of New Prague bank to raise the additional money for this year’s show and future displays.

Area Fireworks Shows

The following area communities will be celebrating Independence Day with a variety of activities Tuesday, especially and 2009 PGA Championship, fireworks displays. the 1983 U.S. Senior Open, the 1970 and 1991 U.S. Open, and St. Peter the 1977 U.S. Women’s Open The community is hosting its Championship. Chaska is hoping for an economic bump with fans of women’s golf taking advantage of the city’s bars, restaurants and other services. Gaylord is considering a proposal to allow its economic development authority (EDA) to help business owners fix up their buildings. Gaylord’s city council is working on a facade loan imcil voted 3-1 to appoint Laura provement program via the Elvebak of Owatonna as the EDA. Funding for commercial interim city administrator. The rehabilitation would come from council also voted to hire a small cities development proMinneapolis firm to conduct a gram money repaid to the city search for Donabauer’s perma- and recycled into the facade nent replacement. The search is expected to take four months.

ates. Her new job will allow her to work from home and spare her the litany of night meetings city administrators endure. Donabauer said her family needs her support at home, the Arlington Enterprise recently reported. The Arlington City Coun-

Waconia

A fireworks show over Lake Waconia begins at dusk on July 4 from the eastern edge of Lake Waconia Regional Park. Best viewing spots would be from a boat on Lake Waconia, Lola’s Lakehouse, Lake Waconia Regional Park, and Laketown Parkway. Rain date is July 5. For more information, call 952442-5812.

Northfield

An Independence Day fireworks display will be launched from the kickball diamond of the Northfield Middle School (south of town on Division Street/Highway 246) July 4 at 9:45 p.m. Spectators are welcome to enjoy the show from their own blankets and lawn chairs on the green spaces of the middle and high schools, Bridgewater Elementary, and nearby Taylor Park. For more information, call 507-645-9268.

Excelsior

Lake Minnetonka’s 4th of July celebration begins with the Firecracker Fun Runs of 1 mile, 5k, and 10K, as well as the Kids’ Parade on Water Street, followed by a sand sculpture contest and popsicle social. Free local bands will provide entertainment starting at 4 p.m. until the national anthem is performed at dusk. The annual

fireworks spectacular - the only public fireworks show on Lake Minnetonka - concludes the day. For more details, call 952474-6461.

Mankato

“Red, Hot & Boom” will take place at the Vetter Stone Amphitheater, located by Riverfront Park in Mankato, on July 4. This event is free to the public and all ages are welcome. Gates open at 6 p.m. with performances by City Mouse and the Mankato Symphony Orchestra beginning at 7 p.m. Both musical groups will be doing a set of their own and one set together. (A simulcast will be featured on Mankato radio stations - KXLP, KATO, & KDOG.) Fireworks are scheduled for 10:00 p.m. For more information, call 507-385-6660.

Prior Lake

Mystic Lake’s Rock and Rockets 4th of July Celebration returns this year with a spectacular fireworks display at 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake. This free event for all ages will take place outside Mystic Lake beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday and will feature live music and food trucks. For more details, call 952445-9000. New Ulm In the middle of New Ulm at Turner Hall’s Park, 102 South State Street, a variety of oldtime and brass bands will be performing from noon to 6:00 p.m. on July 4. The area is a grassy lawn with two stages under mature shade trees. There is no fee for this afternoon of music and friendship; food and drink sales are available beginning at 11 a.m. For more details, call 507354-4916.

Gaylord EDA Program Aimed at Building Rejuvenation

With Resignation, Arlington Needs New City Administrator It was a job offer Arlington City Administrator Liza Donabauer felt was too good to pass up. The city council recently accepted her resignation and moved to appoint an interim administrator candidate. Donabauer resigned to take a job with David Brown Associ-

47th annual old-fashioned 4th of July celebration includes an 8K run and 5K walk at 7 a.m.; a 90-unit parade beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Washington Avenue (4 blocks west of Highway 169); food vendors, music, art fair, and children’s games/ activities in Minnesota Square Park from noon to 4 p.m.; and 10 p.m. fireworks at Nicollet County Fairgrounds. For more details, call 1-800473-3404.

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loan program, the Gaylord Hub recently reported. The council is considering modeling its program after a two-tier system used in Owatonna. The Tier 1 option would allow money for commercial rehabilitation, with no-interest loans ranging from $500 to $5,000. Repayment of a loan would be spread out over up to three years with payments of at least $100 per month.

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Low-interest Tier 2 loans would be capped at $20,000 with the commercial building’s owner required to put in half the cost of the project. Loans would be repaid over seven years or less with a minimum monthly payment of $100. The loans would be supported by personal guarantees, junior mortgages on buildings, and/or assets.

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Harold H. Baumann Harold Herrmann Baumann, 38, of Shakopee passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at his home. There will be a visitation on Friday, June 30 from 2-5 p.m. at Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine. Private family service at a later date. Harold was born on March 13, 1979 in Waconia to Dennis and Jeanne (Herrmann) Baumann. He grew up in Belle Plaine, attended Belle Plaine High School, then worked in construction until his accident in 2001, which left him paralyzed. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, his music and working on his R.C. trucks. Survivors include his two sons, Caleb Baumann of Madison, WI and Isaiah Baumann-Trimbo of Belle Plaine; parents, Dennis and Jeanne Baumann of Belle Plaine; sister, Jen Baumann of Green Isle; niece, Brandi Baumann; and great-niece, Kya Machado; nephew, Devan Leonard-Baumann; grandmother, Arlina Baumann of Belle Plaine; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. He is preceded in death by his brother, Dana Baumann; aunt, Peg Walters; grandparents, Harold Baumann and Harold and Marie Herrmann.

Burt H. Pasvogel, 51 of Belle Plaine, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. A family visitation will be on Saturday, July 1 at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine from 9 a.m. to noon. Burt was born on August 12, 1965 to Clyde and Kay (Weisman) Pasvogel in La Crescent, MN. He grew up in the Lakeville area and graduated from Lakeville High School in 1984. He worked for many years in the construction industry and as a Color Applicator Engineer, (Painter). He moved to Belle Plaine about 20 years ago where he continued his work. Burt enjoyed his time with his family and ďŹ shing. He is survived by his girlfriend, Jan Korn of Belle Plaine; children, Trisha Malecha of Belle Plaine, Tyler Pasvogel and his special friend Taylor Sellnow of Sauk Rapids, Tanner Pasvogel of Arlington; grandchildren, Khya, Emma and Madyson Malz; parents, Clyde and Kay Pasvogel of Prior Lake; brothers, Tab (Debbie) Pasvogel of Lakeville, Mark (Sally) Pasvogel of Lakeville, Matt (Audrey) Pasvogel of Colorado Springs, CO and Cal (Ann) Pasvogel of La Crescent; many nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents.

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Sally A. French Sally Ann (Trimbo) French, 76, of Yuma, AZ passed away peacefully with family by her side at Yuma Regional Medical Center on May 3, 2017. She is now with the angels. A Celebration of Life for Sally

PAGE THREE will be held Friday, June 30 at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine with visitation at 10 a.m. and service at 11 a.m. Sally was born March 25, 1941. She was the only child, born to Leo and Adela Trimbo. After losing her mother, she went to live with her aunt Ruth and uncle Charles Trimbo where she gained a sister in her cousin Connie. Sally met her husband Ralph George French of Blakeley, MN while attending Belle Plaine High School. They were married on May 28, 1959. Sally enjoyed working for Gerdes Shoe Store, Hennenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewelry Store and then buying and running (with husband Ralph doing repairs), Frenchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shoe and Repair. After years of running the store, then selling, she worked for Huberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grocery store.

Throughout the years they enjoyed many weekends at their trailer at Cokato Lake Campground. After both retiring they spent summers in Cokato and winters in Arizona. After years of going back and forth they moved to Yuma, AZ year round, spending times with many good friends they had made. Sally and Ralph enjoyed time with children and grandchildren. Sally is survived by husband, Ralph; daughters, Janelle and Steve Pittelkow of Andover and their daughters, Savannah (Devin) Nelson and Erin (Don) Nelson; and their other daughter, Jodi and Bob Savage of Belle Plaine and her sons, Bradley (Kalie) Christiansen and Tory Christiansen. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Adela Trimbo; and son-in-law, Shawn Nelson.

Church News St. John Lutheran Church 148 S. Chestnut Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Pastor Mark Johnson Pastor Sarah Timian sjlc@frontiernet.net 952-873-6492 Quad Cities Mission Trip 6-8 Grade (June 25-30) Wednesday, June 28 6 p.m. Worship 7 p.m. With Ease & Grace Thursday, June 29 8:30 a.m. Vacation Bible School First Presbyterian Church 219 W. Main Street, Belle Plaine 952-873-2966 www.fpcbelleplaine.org fpcbelleplaine@frontiernet. net Pastor Diane Goulson 952.807.3292 Cell WELCOME LEARN SERVE Inspirational Message Line 952-583-3302 Sunday, July 2nd Fourth Sunday after Pentecost 11: 45 am Worship Service (NOTE TIME CHANGE) West Union Lutheran Church 15820 Market Ave. Cologne, MN 55315 Church: 952-466-5678 westunion1@juno.com Pastor: Richard Braun Mon.-Thur., June 26-29 Green Lake Ministries hosting VBS Saturday, July 1 7:30 a.m. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group Sunday, July 2 9 a.m. Worship R: Beth Muehlenhardt A: Chloe Kirt 10:15 a.m. Group Study Monday, July 3 7 p.m. Group Study

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St. Joseph Catholic Church 213 South 6th Street Henderson, MN 56044 507-248-3550 Saturdays: 5 p.m. Mass Sundays: 8 a.m. Mass & St. John-Assumption Parish 26523 200th Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Father Sam 507-248-3550 Sundays: 10 a.m. Mass

River Rock Church Sunday Worship Service, Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church & Nursery at Chatfield Elem. School, 330 S. Market St. / PO Box 184 Belle Plaine, MN 56011 riverrockchurch.com (952) 873-5453 email: staff@riverrockchurch.com Lead Pastor Rev. Chris Teien Associate Pastor Dan Jetto (*Please call for small groups locations) *330 S. Market St. **124 W. Main St. Saturday, July 1 8:00am Prayer Meeting** Sunday, July 2 9:40am Coffee, Food and Fellowship Time 10am Worship Service*

Redeemer Lutheran Church 14226 W. 280th Street, Henderson, Pr. Diane Goulson 507-665-2932 On Highway 19, 2 miles East of Highway 169 Zion Lutheran Church & School 14745 County Road 153 Cologne, MN 55322 952-466-3379 e-mail: leahjanzenzion@ gmail.com Pastor: Eric Zacharias Sunday, 2nd Worship Service/Communion | 9:00 AM

Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church 500 West Church Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-6545 Pastor Timothy Redfield www.trinitybelleplaine.org Thursday, June 29 7 p.m. Worship Service w/ Communion Sunday, July 2 8 a.m. Bible Study 9 a.m. Worship Service w/ Communion (Usher Team: 4/Video: John Meuleners/Communion Team: 3)

Holy Family Academy & Chapel Traditional Latin Mass 10679 182nd St., Belle Plaine, MN 56011 (952) 873-2582 or 873-6613 (coord.) Fr. Stephen Reid Sundays 2:15 p.m. Confessions 2:40 p.m. Rosary / 3 p.m. Mass Academy Mass - call for times

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Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market Corner The Belle Plaine Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market runs Wednesdays, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. (rain or shine) through Oct. 11, Court Square Park, 410 Cedar Street N. In addition to the items our regular vendors provide at the market, locally produced maple syrup and honey are available while supplies last. Food trucks will be on-site so why not bring the family down for a little shopping and a bite to eat. What a great time to socialize with growers and vendors as well as your fellow community members.

Some of the items you can expect to ďŹ nd at the market include rhubarb, farm fresh eggs, jams and jellies, and baked Belle Plaine Library 125 W Main St goods. Handmade crafts, jew952-873-6767 elry, rugs, and towels have also website: www.scottlib.org been popular items. Vendors are Hours: *NEW* welcome to sell homemade or Library Tue. & Fri.:10 a.m.-5 p.m. homegrown items at the farm- Wed. & Thur.: 1-8 p.m. ersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market. New vendors are Saturday: Closed always welcome. The weekly Special Events Monday July 24th Open Mic and vendor rate is $5. For more information, contact Art Night Smalltown Eclectic & MELSA Laurie Devine, 952-454-1038. present Loud at the Library! The Belle Plaine Historical Where: Belle Plaine Public Library, Society sponsors the 2017 Belle 125 West Main Street When: July 24th , 6 - 8pm Plaine Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market.

Giant Chess and Checker Pieces Now Available for Library Patronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to Use at the Belle Plaine Library The city of Belle Plaine purchased and donated a set of large chess and checker pieces to the library. They are for use in the adjacent park where the large checker/ chess board is

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New Prague Woman Charged With Illegal Drug Possession

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According to Belle Plaine police, a person on the 900 block of South Elm Street called police at 4:10 p.m. June 1 for assistance with a suicidal female. The reporting person told police Barbara Ann Stuart had made previous unsuccessful attempts at suicide, according to the criminal complaint. Stuart told police she â&#x20AC;&#x153;was depressedâ&#x20AC;? because of pain resulting from a back injury. But now she has children to live for, the complaint says, so she is not contemplating suicide. Stuart told police, according to the criminal complaint, she ordered Percocet via a Web site based in India. The package contained 127 pills. The charge states the narcotics tested positive for codeine/ morphine. Stuart did not have a prescription, according to the criminal complaint. The Web site drugs.com lists Percocet as â&#x20AC;&#x153;a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone. Oxycodone is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of oxycodone. Percocet is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.â&#x20AC;?

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spread the word! Contact: Maria Ricke at mariaricke@gmail.com to reserve a space. Tables provided. Artwork can be propped against walls and book shelves. Bring your own easels for larger displays. OPEN MIC Interested in performing? Arrive at 6pm to sign-up. Keyboard available. Professional sound system. This project is funded with money from Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PROGRAMS Spotlight Storytimes: Come enjoy stories and activities with a different special guest reader every week! Every Friday from 10:30-11 beginning Friday June 16th. 7/7: Belle Plaine Police 7/14: Zoee the Pig 7/21: Scott County Mounted Patrol 7/28: Unicorn Storytime with Lulu the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unicornâ&#x20AC;? 8/4: Pegasus Storytime with Puppy the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pegasusâ&#x20AC;? 8/11: Local teacher Joe Ploetz Thursdays from 2-3 p.m. Crafty Science/Arty Smarty: Starting June 22nd and going through August 10th Best for ages 6-11. Explore and make different art every week at this drop-in program â&#x20AC;&#x201C; youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll learn make pop art, wire sculpture, a Picasso mask, and more! Thursday July 6th 4-4:45 p.m. Mr. Lemoncelloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Escape Room Best for ages 8-11. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lockedâ&#x20AC;? in the library meeting room with one way out, you must search for secret compartments, ďŹ nd hidden clues, and solve puzzles to plot your escape from Mr. Lemoncelloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s library. The clock is ticking and time is limited, so teamwork is essential! NOTE: Please arrive on time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; latecomers may not be admitted. The event is based on the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncelloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Library by Chris Grabenstein, but you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to have read the book. Space is limited, and registration is required â&#x20AC;&#x201C; register online or by calling the library beginning 6/13 at 10:00am. Tuesday July 11th 3-4 p.m. Perler Aliens Best for ages 7-11, registration required. Create a two-dimensional design for an alien then turn it into a permanent decoration through the miracle of Perler beads Space is limited, and registration is required â&#x20AC;&#x201C; register online or by calling the library beginning June 13th at 10:00am. Wednesday July 12th 2-3:30 p.m. Robots and Aliens with Artistry of Bloomington Best for ages 6-11, registration required. Create the coolest robots, freakiest aliens, and most awesome planets and spaceships they can imagine. Sketch out your ideas in 2D, then transform your design into 3-D using fabric, wood, wire, foam, metal, and found objects! Space is limited, and registration is required â&#x20AC;&#x201C; register online or by calling the library beginning June 13th at 10:00am. Funded by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage (Legacy) Amendment. Friday July 14th 2-4 p.m. Drop In Program: Green Screen Photo Booth Drop in between 2 pm to 4 pm to get a green screen photo taken. You get to choose the backgrounds, so go crazy!! You could be deep sea diving, hanging out with your favorite rock band, running from dinosaurs... the possibilities are endless! You will get the picture emailed to you, so you can print and share them however you like. TEEN PROGRAMS Thursday July 20th Teen Urban Art with Artistry of Bloomington Registration required, for ages 12 and up. Students will explore the various artists and styles of Urban Art and practice hand painting and stencil-making techniques. We will discuss and practice painting various â&#x20AC;&#x153;urban-styleâ&#x20AC;? text, develop our own â&#x20AC;&#x153;tags,â&#x20AC;? and create one large scale painted work. Space is limited, and registration is required â&#x20AC;&#x201C; register online or by calling the library beginning June 13th at 10 a.m. Funded by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage (Legacy) Amendment. NEW ON THE SHELF Easy Books: Thomas and the Naughty Diesel and Go Go Thomas based on railroad series by R.W. Awdry Usborne Zoo Picture Puzzle Book and Usborne Farm Picture Puzzle by Kirsteen Robson Usborne 1001 Things to Spot on the Farm by Gillian Doherty, Choose Your Own Journey by Susie Brooks Juvenile Books: Minecrafters Academy Series #5 Hidden in the Chest by Winter Morgan Fiction: On the Way to the Wedding (Large Print) by Julia Quinn, Oh Danny Boy by Rhys Bowen, The Farmers Market Mishap by Wanda Brunstetter Non-Fiction: The Family Tree Irish Genealogy Guide by Claire Santry The Garden Photography Workshop by Andrea Jones Make your own Pure Mineral Makeup by Heather Anderson The Juice Truck by Zach Berman, Temple Grandinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guide to working with Farm Animals by Temple Grandin First Aid Fast for Babies and Children (5th edition) by Dr. Gina Piazza Ordinarily Well the Case for Antidepressants by Peter Kramer 2018 Princeton Review Cracking the SAT by Jonathan Chiu and the Staff of the Princeton Review.

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ďŹ eld. Those searching on foot are encouraged to use the tunnel to cross Highway 169. The medallion is about 2 inches in diameter and has "Belle Plaine Bar-B-Q Days" inscribed on it. The prize for ďŹ nding it is $100 in Belle Plaine Bucks. If you ďŹ nd it, call Don Meger, 952-454-6492. Jake Hartman and his father, â&#x20AC;&#x153;JoJoâ&#x20AC;? Hartman, solved the 2016 Bar-B-Q Days Medallion mystery. They found it beneath an orange trafďŹ c cone on top of a culvert along Enterprise Drive near Cobornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Jake, 20, was the one who actually uncovered the coin but had help from his dad during the search process.

Discount Ride Tickets on Sale

Advanced carnival ride tickets for Bar-B-Q Days are now on sale at a number of locations. Bar-B-Q Days will take place July 15-17. You can get your tickets at a discounted price until noon on July 15 at the following locations: â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Belle Plaine Festivals and Events/Chamber ofďŹ ce Clue 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Borough Bowl Three and eights to all of you, the time is drawing near, I must â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cenex Convenience Store avoid the greenback, the one that I fear. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cobornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grocery Store Razzle-Dazzle should help you ďŹ nd the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Râ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with the star, hocus- â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cornerstone State Bank â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dawnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Salon pocus, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stay focus, oh how bizarre! â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Genesis Town & Country â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sparetime Tavern The Borough Riders and all of their toys, the bell of the ball, â&#x20AC;&#x201C; State Bank of Belle Plaine boys will be boys. A strip of 10 tickets purchased Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m surrounded by streets, the rockets red glare, bring on the in advance costs $17. After the shadow play, enter my lair. noon deadline on July 17, the Water ďŹ ghts and IV play and the best parade around, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cost will be $2.50 per ticket forget the Bull Run, go run all over town. throughout the weekend. Each ticket is good for one Enter the race and get on your mark, this life of Riley wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ride for any age. keep us apart. Happiness is a choice, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just having a ball, all in all, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just another brick in the wall.

Food Shelf to Accept Donations at Parade

Shock and awe, can you feel the surge, you must be charged, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m on the verge. One Dino Chalmers will handle your audition, ďŹ&#x201A;utter the dove- The Belle Plaine Food Shelf cotes, you have my permission. will be accepting donations of food items at the Bar-B-Q Days Dare to be remarkable in this year of the rooster, doll yourself Parade on July 16. Just bring the items to your up, grab a cup, have yourself a brewster. viewing spot and volunteers will be by to collect them.

Belle Plaine Police Report The week of June 19-25, Belle A person on the 100 block Plaine police responded to the of West Main Street called for medical help at 1:15 p.m. A following selected calls: man was on the ground on the grass near the library. He was Monday, June 19 transported to an area hospital. An ofďŹ cer checked a home on Friday, June 23 the 1000 block of Creekview Lane at 4:38 p.m. after a bur- Citations were issued at 2:59 glar alarm was tripped. False a.m. to owners of vehicles parked near the intersection of alarm. East Main and North Meridian Police stopped a vehicle for streets during street cleaning. an equipment violation at The vehicles were towed. 6:10 p.m. near the intersection of South Elk and West Main A person at the police station streets. The ofďŹ cer detected on the 400 block of East Main the odor of marijuana. A Belle Street called for medical help at Plaine man, 18, was cited for no 11:38 a.m. A woman was transproof of insurance and posses- ported to an area hospital. A woman on the 800 block of sion of drug paraphernalia. South Walnut Street was arrestA person on the 300 block of East Church Street called for ed at 5:59 p.m. on an outstandmedical help at 6:42 p.m. A ing Hennepin County warrant. woman was transported to an A person near the intersection of Jaymie Court and Scott Lane area hospital. reported at 11:39 p.m. someone Tuesday, June 20 shooting off ďŹ reworks. A Belle An ofďŹ cer found at 10:46 p.m. Plaine man, 62, was cited for the lock on the restroom at a possessing and shooting off ilpark on the 200 block of South legal ďŹ reworks. Eagle Street had been smashed. Saturday, June 24 Police are investigating. A vehicle with a broken headWednesday, June 21 light was stopped at 1:04 a.m. Two children found walking near the intersection of Highalong the 200 block of South way 169 and Old Highway 169 Ash Street at 2:08 a.m. were Boulevard. The driver, a 22cited for a curfew violation and year-old Minneapolis man, was taken home. cited for driving after license A person on the 400 block of revocation. West South Street called for Sunday, June 25 medical help at 9:28 p.m. A man was transported to an area A vehicle with a broken headlight was stopped at 12:12 a.m. hospital. near the intersection of Old Police stopped two children Highway 169 Boulevard and near the intersection of North Highway 169. A St. Louis Park Meridian and Church streets woman, 36, was cited for drivat 11:16 p.m. The ofďŹ cer notiing with an expired license and ďŹ ed the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents of no proof of insurance. the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curfew ordinance and A person on the 800 block of gave them a ride home. Thursday, June 22 APARTMENT A vehicle was stopped at Now Available 12:19 a.m. near the intersection of East Main Street and Cardinal Ridge Aspen Lane. The car had three Apartments children in it. They were cited 1 Bedroom for curfew violations and their 62 & Older or Disabled parents notiďŹ ed. Rent Based on Income A person came to the police Optional Weekday Noon department at 9:52 a.m. to reMeals port someone scratched a letter Equal Housing Opportunity into his carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paint. The incident occurred over a month ago.

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South Chestnut Street called for medical help at 9:08 a.m. Ambulance staff treated a woman. A Wisconsin man, 27, was stopped for speeding near the intersection of Enterprise Drive East and Laredo Street. He was also cited for driving with a suspended license. A Waconia man, 55, stopped near the intersection of North Walnut and East Forest streets at 4:55 p.m. for failing to stop for a stop sign was also cited for driving with an expired license. A person called police at 5:47 p.m. for help with an inebriated man walking on the street near the intersection of East Church and North Walnut streets. He was unable to care for himself. A friend was located to care for the man until he sobered up. At 7:04 p.m., a person on the 600 block of West Main Street called for medical help. A man was transported to an area hospital. A person on the 900 block of Lacy Court called for medical help at 7:49 p.m. A woman was transported to an area hospital.

Fire Calls

The week of June 19-25, Belle Plaine ďŹ reďŹ ghters responded to the following selected calls: Sunday, June 25 FireďŹ ghters responded at 5 p.m. to an oven ďŹ re on the 400 block of East State Street.

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Thirty Years Ago This Week

Belle Plaine Elementary students raised $920.75 in the MS Read-A-Thon. The top readers and the amounts they raised were (from left) Wendy Lange, $100 for fourth place; Emily Hodapp, $157 for ﬁrst place; Joshua Osterkamp, $128.50 for second place; and Teddy Stier, $101.10 for third place.

Minnesota Farm Bureau Fretting Trump’s Budget Plan for Crop Insurance

“Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation is extremely concerned President Trump’s administration is proposing budget cuts to the farm bill, speciﬁcally crop insurance. These are decisions we strongly oppose,” said Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) President Kevin Paap. “Crop insurance provides a strong safety net when help is needed most. The current farm economy demonstrates how important these programs are. Cutting them would be devastating

to farm families, our state and rural Minnesota economies.” This is a public-private partnership that works, he said. “We cannot balance the budget on the backs of the farm bill. To protect our nation, you need to protect a stable food supply.” Farmers are looking forward to working with members of the Minnesota congressional delegation to ensure “agriculture has a seat at the table during the upcoming budget discussions,” said Paap.

Metro West Says ‘No Thanks’ to NPHS’s Request

The Metro West Conference jans to possibly ask the WCC that qualified for financing in not been estimated by any aurecently declined overtures for to throw New Prague out of the seven-county metropolitan thority but were expected to run membership from New Prague the conference, a move that area was $85,000 for a new into high figures. and Waconia, placing the Tro- would leave New Prague in a home and $75,000 for an exist- St. Paul’s Ev. and Reformed jans and Wildcats in a posi- “no-man’s land” but would be a ing home. Maximum adjusted Church at Henderson held a tion to look for a new confer- step toward MSHSL placement household income to qualify dedication of their new educaence in which to compete. It’s in a conference, said Superinwas $35,000 if buying a new tional addition to their remoda position that could eventually tendent Tim Dittberner. home and $31,000 if buying eled church. Cost of the extenprompt the Minnesota State Besides New Prague and an existing home in the seven- sive building project was about High School League to place Waconia, the WCC’s memcounty area. $128,000. both New Prague and Waconia bership includes Annandale, The Belle Plaine Public Li- M. J. Daly of Belle Plaine was in a conference, the New Prague Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Glenbrary’s summer reading pro- the guest speaker at a public Times recently reported. coe-Silver Lake, Holy Family gram was off to its most suc- dinner in Arlington honoring The Metro West’s current Catholic, Hutchinson, Litchcessful year, proving the theme, Father John Ellerbush on his members include Benilde-St. field, Mound Westonka, New “Library Kids Are All Win- golden jubilee as a priest. Margaret’s, Bloomington Jef- London-Spicer, Orono, Rockners”. A total of 91 children Carl Ische, native of Carver ferson, Bloomington Kennedy, ford, and Watertown-Mayer between the ages 3 – 12 had al- County, died in a Grand Rapids Chanhassen, Chaska, Richfield, high schools. ready signed up, surpassing last hospital, following surgery for Robbinsdale Cooper, and St. New Prague could apply for year’s number of 80. The total stomach ulcers. Louis Park. membership in the South Subnumber of books these kids had Mrs. Kevin G. Gaffney was The Trojans and Wildcats – urban, a conference the school read so far was over 950. named the Christmas Seal both members of the Wright is not ready for based on enrollSix puppies were found in a chairman for Belle Plaine. County Conference – expressed ment and strength of programs. ravine behind a resident’s home Ray Ische of Hancock Towninterest in membership in the Dittberner believes New Prague and brought to the Belle Plaine ship was appointed a superviMetro West earlier this year. could eventually grow into Police Department. With all but sor on the Carver County Soil The conference’s decline of equal footing with SSC memone of the German Shorthair Conservation District Board of their interest leaves the Tro- bers. puppies already given away, Supervisors. The South Suburban includes anyone interested in adopting A group of Belle Plaine fireApple Valley, Burnsville, Eathe last puppy was encouraged men marched in the parade at gan, Eastview, Farmington, to contact the police depart- Norwood, honoring the NorLakeville North, Lakeville ment. wood Fire Department’s golden South, Prior Lake, Rosemount, “Samples of Love from St. anniversary. and Shakopee high schools. John’s Lutheran Church” was Patricia Ann Cemenski, daughThe Big Nine is another opthe title of a cookbook con- ter of Mr. and Mrs. James Cetion, but that would take New taining 1,025 recipes and put menski of Lexington, became Prague out of the Twin Cities together by the women of St. the bride of Walter W. Krant Jr., and require longer bus rides John’s Lutheran Church in son of Mrs. And Mrs. Walter to competitions. The Big Nine Belle Plaine. Krant Sr. of Tyrone Township. includes Albert Lea, AusState Fire Marshal Tom Brace At the Ev. Lutheran Church in tin, Faribault, Mankato East, reminded Minnesotans that Henderson took place the marMankato West, Northfield, fireworks were illegal in Min- riage of Miss Marjorie Thofson Owatonna, Red Wing, Winona, nesota. Last year there were 73 of Harland to Donald Schoepand Rochester Century, John fireworks-related injuries in the pler, son of Mrs. And Mrs. OrMarshall, Mayo high schools. state. Dustin and Brittany Giles of ville Stier of Henderson. For the first time ever, sev- Marion June Quinn, daughter Belle Plaine are proud to aneral competitors from the Belle of Mr. and Mrs. James Quinn nounce the birth of their first Plaine Lutheran Home traveled of Blakeley, became the bride son, Lincoln Jeffrey Giles. He 120 years ago to Mankato on June 26 to par- of Leon E. Wellman, son of was born on April 20, 2017 at ticipate in the 4th Annual Re- Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wellman of St. Francis in Shakopee. Lin(1897) gional Senior Olympic Games. Mountain Lake. coln weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce The University Minnesota is examining thedamaged crops between and was 20 inches long. He is Duane Honebrink competed in DorisofAnn Hale, daughter of Hail Belle Plaine and St. Thomas. welcomed a new aid to For all your the horseshoe matcheseffects and ballof Mr. home by his puppy, For all your andsocial Mrs. support George Hale of help Some farm homes had windows Daisy. throw and won blue ribbons Grandparents are Alan tree service needs! peopleinwith memory loss put names faces. tree service needs! rural Le Sueur, became thewith broken and corn and grain ru- and Nancy Giles of Belle Plaine each. Other participants were bride of Bruce Edberg, son of free Contact Ryan Lewis Learn more about participating in this Contact Ryan Lewis ined. Don Donovan in basketball, and Jeff and Michelle Carlson Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Edberg of study by contacting Professor Joe Gaugler at The river was overflowing in of Jordan. Great-grandparents Eunice Meddenwalk in bowl- Belle Plaine. gaug0015@umn.edu.low places. 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Dancing (1957) 1 columns by 2 inches was held in Hallinan Hall and 1 columns by 2 inches Response to the call of the Black & White: $18 per week 90 years ago Black & White: $16 per week in a pavilion. open meeting at Henderson to As the John Fahrenkamp fam(1927) consider the plight of the crop ily returned home from an enowners in the Minnesota River Corn made the knee-high re- joyable July 4th picnic in Jorvalley was so great that the quirement by the Fourth of dan, two of the boys went out meeting had to be adjourned to July. The crop was previously to the pasture to drive in the the school auditorium. Purpose considered backward. cows. Lightning struck, killof the meeting was organiza- Ben De Marce secured the ing the oldest and stunning the tion of a flood control group. contract to haul the mail be- other boy. 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The old Kerry Lake School building and property were sold to the Faxon Township Board for a token $1 at the meeting of the Belle Plaine School Board on June 29. When the school consolidated with the Belle Plaine School District years ago, there was no record registered with the Sibley County Courthouse in Gaylord as to whether the property stayed with the school district or went back to the township. This sale cleared up ownership of the property so that the building and less than one-third of an acre could be sold to Todd Lane of the Twin Cities. Lane planned to refurbish the building to its original state and use it as an art studio. Lowell Hoffman, high school principal, requested the school board extend a new attendance policy to the junior high school grades 7-9 for the 1987-88 school year. The policy, which had been enforced that year in the high school grades 10-12, stated that students who missed 15 classes in one semester – excluding class-related absences, medical absences, and parental requests - would fail that class for the semester. However, Hoffman said other circumstances would be considered on an individual basis. Dr. John Bartholow, who was retiring after twenty years with the district, attended his final meeting on June 29 as superintendent of the Belle Plaine Schools. His successor, Tom Lubovich, was also in attendance. Andy and Lori Monson of Coon Rapids purchased the 15unit Belle Plaine Motel from Jeanne Multer of Stillwater. This was their first pventure into the motel business, and the Monsons had no immediate plans to make any changes. Paul Stenglein, owner of a painting business in Waconia specializing in the highup repair business of fixing smokestacks, steeples and flagpoles000, repaired the cross on top of Our Lady of the Prairie’s steeple, which had been blown over by wind. Stenglein straddled the church’s steeple about 85 feet above ground, using wooden wedges to straighten the cross to its original appearance. The mission was accomplished in spite of brisk winds on June 26 and the church bells ringing twelve times at noon. With July 4th on a Saturday, some stores adjusted their hours of business on Friday by closing early or all day; however, most were planning to remain open regular hours. Government officials lead the way in observing the holiday on the 3rd by closing county and city offices all day on Friday. The Minnesota Housing Financial Agency had a total of $45,000,000 in below-market interest rate financing available for low and moderate income, first-time homebuyers or for those who had not owned a home in the past three years. Homebuyers were eligible for 30-year, fixed rate mortgage loans at an 8.70 percent interest rate. Maximum price for homes

tana; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Clark, nee Boor, from St. Paul; and John Boor from New Richmond, Wis. Mrs. Gulula Karis, 82, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. P. Hahn, with whom she was staying. Her funeral was held from her former home in Jordan. James Bailey Sr. arrived from Oklahoma City for his annual summer visit in his old home neighborhood. In St. Paul took the marriage of Miss Nora Peterson, daughter of Mrs. Bertha Peterson of Belle Plaine, to Ervin Utech of St. Paul. Two young men driving a stolen car were in so much of a hurry that they smacked into a car of a Henderson woman near the William Laabs farm. The stolen car went into the ditch and caught ﬁre, but the thieves ran into the woods and got away. The Belle Plaine Boy Scouts were in camp at Fish Lake. J.A. Mohrbacher was scout master and Eugene Johnson was his assistant. At St. Thomas Church, Jessenland, took place the marriage of Miss Ellen Joyce to Francis Sweeney. Mrs. Jane Simcox was give a big surprise party on her 76th birthday at her home in Keystone. Michael O’Connor, 64, died at his home in Bismarck, N.D. and his remains were brought to his old home of St. Thomas for funeral services and burial. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wherley, longtime residents of Faxon Township and later of Belle Plaine, celebrated their gold wedding at their home in Kenmore, N. D. with a gathering of all their children and their families. Carver County sheriff claimed capture in that county of the most complete and gigantic moonshine liquor plant ever known in this section of the state. The St. Paul men who operated it had a hundred gallons in process or manufacture, 93 barrels of mash, and 75 gallons of moonshine ready to market. Four Carver County youths planned to give the village of New Germany a real awakening on the morning of the Fourth. They set off 12 pounds of dynamite in the middle of the main street. It awakened the town all right but also shattered nearly all the windows, and the concussion caused leaks in several large oil tanks.

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College Grads Normandale Community College honored more than 1,100 graduates at its 47th graduation ceremony on May 15 at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, Minn. Over 320 graduates participated in the ceremonies. The ceremony honored Summer 2016 and Fall 2016 graduates, along with the candidates for Spring 2017 graduation including: Kelly J Kuntz, Associate of Arts, Liberal Education Allison Marie Sames, Associate of Science, Accounting McKayla Nicole Siemon, Associate of Arts, Liberal Education, with Honors Mitchell Edward Thaemert, Certiﬁcate, Exercise Specialist.

College News Jonathan Pressley of Belle Plaine has been named to Crown College Dean’s List. To achieve this honor, students must have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the semester. Mia Pribyl, Katlin Sannan and Allison Stolt of Belle Plaine have been named to Normandale Community College Spring 2017 Semester Dean's list. The students enrolled in at least nine credits and have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 for courses completed in the fall semester ending this past December.

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long vacation on Rush Lake. Fishing, golfing, fish fries, relaxing and nice weather made for a great gathering. Fourteen camper families of the former Kmart family and friends group, now known as the Happy Camper group filled Allansons Park in Henderson for the annual Sauerkraut weekend festivities. Most campers spent four nights enjoying yard games, good food and the Kraut activities downtown. The annual Saturday night potluck was a wonderful fish fry compliments of the fisherman in the group. After dinner everyone attended the annual “Owl Parade”. Six of the gals had there own entry in the parade. The Kraut Koaster was a big hit and quite a few laughs along the parade route. The Owl parade is a spoof of just about anything goes silliness. A great time was had by all. Humor Corner: Ole is quite a clown-----always joking. Even when he was laid up in the hospital and someone knocked on the door, he’d call out “who goes dere --- friend or enema?”

St. Thomas by: Loni Graham Upcoming Masses at St. Thomas with Father Roger Hessian: July 8@5 p.m., August 5@5 p.m., September 9@5 p.m.; and July 29 at 4 p.m. with Father James Burns. Father Andrew Stueve celebrates Mass at St. Anne’s in Le Sueur on Saturdays at 5:15 p.m., and Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m. The scenery in St. Thomas is forever changed again after this last weekend. The Fire Departments from New Prague and Le Sueur did a controlled burn on our “modern” parish house at St. Thomas, built in 1937 over the basement of the old house after it was moved. Saturday, June 24 around 7 a.m., it started slow, “training for the firemen.” Fire trucks lined the south side of St. Thomas’s main street. There were numbers written on the siding of the house “code numbers for the firemen” we were told. As they broke windows, the fire grew higher and hotter. We could feel the heat as we stood next to the church. Wind from the west blew smoke toward the three O’Connell homes. The firemen kept watering the close outbuildings and the trees, as flames crackled out windows. We watched the fire, the smoke, and saw the black soot on the firemens faces. When the house was billowing thick smoke from the windows up above on the southeast side, there were still firemen in the house! It was all over by 1 o’clock. St. Thomas folks have a renewed respect for what firemen do. Father Stueve was present to observe the “Holy Smoke.” Folks and firemens’ families sat on chairs, in golf-carts and on the lawn on the east side of the church. Our own Bob Connelly, on the New Prague Fire Department, and Pete Burns on the Le

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Legal Notices Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Assumed Name amendment to assumed name 1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Giggle Gals 2. Principal Place of Business: 7729 Egan Drive Savage, MN 55378 3. List a Mailing Address if you cannot receive mail at the principal place of business address: 4. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Littles LLC 12116 Red Oak Court Burnsville, MN 55337 5. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number: 1281258-2 Originally filed on: March 23, 2005 6. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities.I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated May 10, 2017 Joann Waugh Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 21 and 28, 2017.

Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Certificate of assumed name Assumed Name: Giggle Gals Boutique 2. Principal Place of Business: 7729 Egan Drive Savage, MN 55378 USA Nameholder(s): Littles LLC 12116 Red Oak Court Burnsville, MN 55337 USA By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities.I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Signed by: Joann Waugh Email for official notices: amb@priorlakelaw.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 21 and 28, 2017.

Notice of Sale Public Sale to occur June 30, 2017 at 10AM of 1994 Goldwing SE with trike kit, Belle Plaine Motorsports 908 E Main, Belle Plaine, Mn 952-873-4500

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CITY OF BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC NOTICE The Belle Plaine Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, July 10, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as persons may reasonably be heard, and the Belle Plaine City Council will also conduct a public hearing on Monday, July 17, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as persons may reasonably be heard, at City Hall, 218 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011. The purpose of the hearings is to receive and consider public comment on a request by Troy Cornelius, 325 Elm Street North, Belle Plaine, MN. The Applicant is seeking a variance from Section 1105.07, Subd. 5(3) (a) to reduce the minimum front yard setback from 30 feet to 26 feet in the R-3, Single and Two Family Residential District, and a variance to Section 1105.07, Subd. 5(4)(a) to allow a detached accessory structure to be placed in front of an existing dwelling. If approved the variance would accommodate a 900 square foot detached accessory structure at the subject property. Information pertaining to this request is available for review at City Hall, Monday- Friday, 8:00am4:30 pm, or by calling 952-8735553. All oral and written comments will be heard at the above referenced hearing times, or may be mailed or delivered to the City of Belle Plaine, 218 North Meridian Street, P.O. Box 129, Belle Plaine, MN 56011. Cynthia Smith Strack Community Development Director Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.

CITY OF BELLE PLAINE ORDINANCE 17-08 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 307.05 PERTAINING TO HOURS OF OPERATION FOR OFF-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELLE PLAINE ORDAINS: Section 1. Chapter 3, Section 307, Intoxicating Liquor, Beer and Wine, Section 307.05, Hours of Operation, Subd. 2, Off Sales, is hereby amended as follows: (Additions shown in bold, deletions shown as strikeouts): 307.05 HOURS OF OPERATION. *** Subd. 2. Off-sales. No off-sale of intoxicating liquor, strong beer or wine shall be made before 8:00 am or after 10:00 pm Monday through Saturday, or before 11:00 am or after 6:00 pm Sunday. No off-sale shall be made on Sunday, Thanksgiving day or Christmas day. Section 2. This Ordinance shall become effective upon publication in the official newspaper of the City. Passed and duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Belle Plaine this 15th day of May, 2017. BY: Christopher G. Meyer, Mayor ATTEST: Michael J. Votca, City Administrator Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.

CITY OF BELLE PLAINE ORDINANCE 17-07 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1101 (DEFINITIONS) AND SECTION 1107.05 OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO SWIMMING POOLS On Monday, June 19, 2017, the City Council of the City of Belle Plaine approved Ordinance 17-07 a copy of 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. Ordinance 17-07 updates existing language pertaining to swimming pools. The Ordinance provides a definition for ‘swimming pool’ and requires a building permit when necessary. The Ordinance regulates placements of pools, requires pools either feature a power safety cover or meet minimum fencing requirements. Ordinance 17-07 will take effect upon summary publication in the official newspaper of the City. Adopted this 19th day of June, 2017. ATTEST: Christopher G. Meyer, Mayor Michael Votca, City Administrator Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.

CITY OF BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC NOTICE The Belle Plaine Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, July 10, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as persons may reasonably be heard, and the Belle Plaine City Council will also conduct a public hearing on Monday, July 17, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as persons may reasonably be heard, at City Hall, 218 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011. The purpose of the hearings is to receive and consider public comment on a request by Troy M. Schrom, d.b.a. Schrom Construction and Dennis Moriarty on behalf of John E. Fogarty Estate (Property Owner). Schrom Construction requests consideration of a minor Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning for property at Church Street and Aspen Lane. The property is currently planned for and zoned as I-C Industrial Commercial. The Applicant requests rezoning to R-7 Mixed Housing. If approved, the requests will allow consideration of a 24-unit, two story apartment building on the subject property. Information pertaining to this request is available for review at City Hall, Monday- Friday, 8:00am-4:30 pm, or by calling 952-873-5553. All oral and written comments will be heard at the above referenced hearing times, or may be mailed or delivered to the City of Belle Plaine, 218 North Meridian Street, P.O. Box 129, Belle Plaine, MN 56011. Cynthia Smith Strack Community Development Director Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.

CITY OF BELLE PLAINE ORDINANCE 17-06 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 1107.20 OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO SIGNS On Monday, June 19, 2017, the City Council of the City of Belle Plaine approved Ordinance 17-06 a copy of 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. Ordinance 17-06 updates existing language regulating signage within the City. The Ordinance describes the purpose and intent of sign standards, defines specific terms, assigns minimum construction and maintenance standards, and provides for non-conforming signs. The Ordinance retains standards pertaining to permits required, temporary signs, prohibited signs, and exceptions to the code. The Ordinance reduces the regulatory burden for dynamic and illuminated signs and establishes standards for multi-tenant and planned unit developments. Standards pertaining to sign size, square footage, height, and number in various zoning classifications are retained. An alternative method of sign plan review for comprehensive projects has been added as have standards defining and allowing for commercial and non-commercial speech. Ordinance 17-06 will take effect upon summary publication in the official newspaper of the City. Adopted this 19th day of June, 2017. ATTEST: Christopher G. Meyer, Mayor Michael Votca, City Administrator Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR Interim 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: July 10, 2017 at 06:45 PM PURPOSE OF HEARING: To consider application for Interim Use Permit of Minnesota Solar Connection (MSC)-Scott01,LLC; Andy Melka SUBJECT SITE LOCATION: Part of S ½ of the NE ¼ Section 19 Township 114 Range 22 REQUESTED ACTION: Interim Use Permit (#PL2017-029) Further information regarding the above mentioned project including site drawings and relevant Zoning Ordinance requirements will be available, after (06/29/17), on the Scott County web site, www.scottcountymn.gov. Please go to Government, Citizen Advisory Boards, Commissions, & Committees, Board of Adjustment or Planning Advisory Commission, Most Recent Agenda and Minutes, then download the 07/10/2017 agenda, 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 952-496-8653. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR Rezoning 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: July 10, 2017 at 06:40 PM PURPOSE OF HEARING: To consider application for Rezoning of Kenneth & Linda Malz SUBJECT SITE LOCATION: Section 15 Township 113 Range 025 NW1/4 LYING SW OF HWY Property Address: 14471 BLAKELEY TRL, BLAKELEY TWP REQUESTED ACTION: Rezoning (#PL2017-051) of 157 acres from A-1, Agricultural Preservation District, to A-3, Agricultural Preservation Density District. Further information regarding the above mentioned project including site drawings and relevant Zoning Ordinance requirements will be available, after (06/29/17), on the Scott County web site, www.scottcountymn.gov. Please go to Government, Citizen Advisory Boards, Commissions, & Committees, Board of Adjustment or Planning Advisory Commission, Most Recent Agenda and Minutes, then download the 07/10/2017 agenda, 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 952-496-8653. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR VARIANCE You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held by the Scott County Board of Adjustment in the County Board Room, of the Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota on: July 10, 2017 at 6:30 PM PURPOSE OF HEARING: To consider application for Variance of Beau Drury SUBJECT SITE LOCATION:

Scottview Acres Lot 3 Block 1 Property Address: 18765 EDGEWOOD LN, CREDIT RIVER TWP REQUESTED ACTION: Variance (#PL2017-48) of 12 feet from the required 60 foot rear yard setback to 48 feet to construct a deck. Further information regarding the above mentioned project including site drawings and relevant Zoning Ordinance requirements will be available, after (06/29/17), on the Scott County web site, www.scottcountymn.gov. Please go to Government, Citizen Advisory Boards, Commissions, & Committees, Board of Adjustment, Most Recent Agenda and Minutes, then download the 07/10/2017 agenda, 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 952496-8653. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 1/12/2005 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $339,523.90 MORTGAGOR(S): Peter G. Rau and Dawn M. Lewis-Rau, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Household Industrial Finance Company DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 1/21/2005 as A686477 in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: LSF8 Master Participation Trust c/o Caliber Home Loans, Inc. Assignment dated: 8/1/2014 Assignment recorded: 8/8/2014 Assignment recording information: A963086 Assignee: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust Assignment dated: 10/30/2015 Assignment recorded: 11/10/2015 Assignment recording information: A991297 All in the records of the County Recorder in and for Scott County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 27-303015-0 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 4, BLOCK 2, PHEASANT RUN FOURTH ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. Abstract Property STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2342 Ponds Way, Shakopee, MN 55379 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Household Industrial Finance Company RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE: $452,989.02 AS OF 06/01/2017. THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 07/18/2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Scott County Sheriff’s Office, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 Months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 01/18/2018, or the next business day if 01/18/2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Publication to begin the week of: 05/24/2017 - 05/31/2017 U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

wednesday, june 28, 2017 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald PROPERTY: Lot 3 and the East 26 on Wednesdays, May 24 and 31 and feet of Lot 4, Block 3, Paukner's Addition to Savage, Scott County, June 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2017. Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL REQUEST FOR BIDS AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: Bids will be received by the Scott $156,536.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED County Procurement Department, Scott County Government Center TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF (GC215) , Shakopee, Minnesota, NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, 55379-1220 until 2:00 o’clock p.m., IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: Thursday August 10th, 2017 for the $148,794.11 That prior to the commencement of service of solid waste collection and recycling services at various Scott this mortgage foreclosure proceeding County facilities. Copies of the RFB Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee may be obtained at the Scott County complied with all notice requireProcurement Department by emailing ments as required by statute; That no at jmbeuch@co.scott.mn.us or call- action or proceeding has been instiing at 952.496.8399. Specifications tuted at law or otherwise to recover may also be obtained by visiting the the debt secured by said mortgage, Scott County Government Center, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale Procurement Department (GC215), Shakopee, Minnesota, 55379-1220 contained in said mortgage, the or online at the official Scott County above described property will be website at www.scottcountymn.gov. sold by the Sheriff of said county as The County reserves the right to follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July reject any and all bids in the com27, 2017 at 10:00 AM plete discretion of the County. PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott Advertisement of bids is pursuant to Minnesota Statues Sections County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN 375.21, 471.345, and 471.35. to pay the debt then secured by Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 28 and said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disJuly 5, 2017. bursements, 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 Office of the Minnesota unless reduced to Five (5) weeks Secretary of State under MN Stat. §580.07. Assumed Name TIME AND DATE TO VACATE certificate of assumed PROPERTY: If the real estate is an name owner-occupied, single-family dwellFile Number: 955013600025 ing, unless otherwise provided by 1. List the exact assumed name law, the date on or before which the under which the business is or will mortgagor(s) must vacate the propbe conducted: erty if the mortgage is not reinstated Braun Bennett under section 580.30 or the property Trucking is not redeemed under section 580.23 2. Principal Place of Business: is 11:59 p.m. on January 29, 2018 2092 Anton Way unless that date falls on a weekend Shakopee, MN 55379 or legal holiday, in which case it is 3. List the name and complete the next weekday, and unless the street address of all persons con- redemption period is reduced to 5 ducting business under the above weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 Assumed Name, OR if an entity, or 582.032. provide the legal corporate, LLC, MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED or Limited Partnership name and FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION registered office address: ON MORTGAGE: None Shane A. Braun "THE TIME ALLOWED BY 1260 Yankee Doodle Road LAW FOR REDEMPTION Eagan, MN 55121 BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE Andrew Bennett MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL 2092 Anton Way R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S Shakopee, MN 55379 OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE 4. I, the undersigned, certify that REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS I am signing this document as the IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS person whose signature is required, ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA or as agent of the person(s) whose STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, signature would be required who DETERMINING, AMONG has authorized me to sign this docu- OTHER THINGS, THAT THE ment on his/her behalf, or in both MORTGAGED PREMISES capacities.I further certify that I have ARE IMPROVED WITH A completed all required fields, and RESIDENTIAL DWELLING that the information in this docu- OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ment is true and correct and in com- ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN pliance with the applicable chapter AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, of Minnesota Statutes. I understand AND ARE ABANDONED." that by signing this document I am Dated: May 24, 2017 subject to the penalties of perjury Bank of America, N.A. as set forth in Minnesota Statutes Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee section 609.48 as if I had signed this USSET, WEINGARDEN AND certificate under oath. LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Dated June 19, 2017 Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee Filed: June 21, 2017 4500 Park Glen Road #300 By: Shane A. Braun, Partner Minneapolis, MN 55416 Published in the Belle Plaine (952) 925-6888 Herald on Wednesdays, June 28 and 18 - 17-002549 FC July 5, 2017. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, May 31 and June 7, NOTICE OF MORTGAGE 14, 21, 28 and July 5, 2017. FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 30, 2008 MORTGAGOR: Nathaniel J. McDonald, a single person and Kathleen A. Barnstead, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded October 23, 2008 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A810906. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP. Dated September 22, 2011 Recorded October 11, 2011, as Document No. A889150. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100257100030078790 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: MidCountry Bank, Federal Savings Bank RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4932 W 126th St, Savage, MN 55378 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 260080080 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT District Court File No. 70-CV-17-11391 SUMMONS Ron Hocevar, Scott County Attorney. Plaintiff, vs. 2001 Jeep Cherokee, OK License Plate No.: 359FLA, VIN: 1J4FF48S31L606702, Driver: Justin Tyler Berzas, Registered Owner: Barbara Miller, Purchaser: Bethany Berzas, Defendant. THE STATE OF MINNESOTA to registered owner, Barbara Miller, and purchaser, Bethany Berzas, or any claimant to the above-named Defendant: YOUARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon Plaintiff's Attorney an Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint which is on file in the office of the Clerk of Court in the Above-Captioned Court within twenty (20) days after Service of this Summons by three weeks' publication. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded by the Complaint. This Action involves the forfeiture of the above stated vehicle, One 2001 Jeep Cherokee. Dated: 6/22/17 Lisa A. Skoog 169869 Assistant County Attorney Scott County Government Center, JC340 200 Fourth Avenue West Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 952-496-8240 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 28, and July 5 and 12, 2017.

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(continued from previous page) 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: June 13, 2013 MORTGAGOR: Mark L. Liesener and Lois L. Liesener, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded June 21, 2013 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A939090. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: CitiMortgage Inc. Dated November 29, 2016 Recorded December 5, 2016, as Document No. A1015872. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100011511235521995 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: CitiBank, N.A RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: CitiMortgage, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 8679 Sunset Court, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 271460050 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 1, Horizon Heights 4th Addition COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $390,500.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $389,054.28 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: July 27, 2017 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 January 29, 2018 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: May 23, 2017 CitiMortgage, Inc. 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 10 - 17-003425 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, May 31 and June 7, 14, 21, 28 and July 5, 2017.

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DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 2/16/2005 as A 688997 in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: LSF8 Master Participation Trust Assignment dated: 08/04/2014 Assignment recorded: 08/08/2014 Assignment recording information: Document No. A963087 Assignee: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust Assignment dated: 12/23/2014 Assignment recorded: 02/03/2015 Assignment recording information: Document No. A973142 All in the records of the County Recorder in and for Scott County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 20-001711-0 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 1 and 2, Block 122, Belle Plaine, Scott County, Minnesota. Abstract Property STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 125 Cedar St, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Beneficial Loan and Thrift Co. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE: $370,414.00 AS OF 06/23/2017. THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 8/03/2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Scott County Sheriff’s Office, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 Months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 02/03/2018, or the next business day if 02/03/2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Publication to begin the week of: 06/12/2017 - 06/16/2017 U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 14, 21, 28 and July 5, 12 and 19, 2017.

Ridgewood Condominiums, a condominium, Scott County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $169,050.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $161,357.53 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: August 8, 2017 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 February 8, 2018 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: June 5, 2017 Nationstar Mortgage LLC 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 21 - 17-003514 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 21, 28 and July 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2017.

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: August 24, 2017 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 twelve (12) 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 August 24, 2018 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: June 20, 2017 Bank of America, N.A. Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 136 - 17-002953 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 28 and July 5, 12, 19, 26 and August 2, 2017.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: CONCILATION Court File No. 70-CO-17-4676 STATEMENT OF CLAIM AND SUMMONS Jaspers, Moriarty & Wetherille, P.A., Plaintiff, vs. Tiffany Miller, Defendant. 1. The Defendant owes me $4,018.45, plus filing fee and costs of $78.00 plus accruing contract interest, for a total of $4,096.45 because on or about February 2017 the following event occurred: Defendant breached a contract with Plaintiff, Jim Conway. Jim Conway represented Defendant in a CHIPS and Dissolution matter. The Defendant has failed to pay the agreed value for the legal services. Despite monthly billings being sent to the Defendant, our office has only received payments totaling $3,000.00 since August 2016. Venue and Jurisdiction are proper pursuant to the retainer agreement. Defendant owes all costs, disbursements, and collection costs per the retainer agreement. A true and correct copy of the retainer agreement is attached and made a part of the Statement of Claim. 2. I believe the person I am suing is at least 18 years old and not in the military service. Defendant’s date of birth 01/24/1979. 3. I understand that if I do not come to court on my hearing date, may case may be dismissed and I may have to pay money to the Defendant on any counterclaim that has been filed. I declare under penalty of perjury that everything I have stated in this document is true and correct. Minn. Stat. § 358.116. Dated: 2/22/2017 James P. Conway Scott County, Minnesota Name of county and state where signed Title, if any: Shareholder of Jaspers, Moriarty &Wetherille, P.A. Address: 206 Scott Street City, State, Zip: Shakopee, MN 55379 Telephone: (952) 445-2817 E-mail address: jconway@jmwlaw.com SUMMONS: IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE PARTIES You are hereby summoned to appear at the hearing on the above entitled case. See the attached Notice of Hearing for time and location. If not attached, call Conciliation Court. Failure of defendant to appear at the hearing may result in a default judgment being entered for the plaintiff. Failure of the plaintiff to appear may result in dismissal of the action or a default judgment being entered in favor of the defendant on any counterclaim that has been filed. The Defendant may bring a counterclaim against the Plaintiff. See “Information About Conciliation Court” (court form CCT101) on the court forms webpage at www. mncourts.gov.forms. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 28, and July 5 and 12, 2017.

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Scott County Board Proceedings BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF SCOTT JUNE 6, 2017 (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 10:25 a.m., with the following members present: Commissioner Beard, presiding, Commissioner Weckman Brekke, Commissioner Wolf, Commissioner Beer and Commissioner Ulrich. (2) Agenda: On a motion by Commissioner Weckman Brekke, seconded by Commissioner Ulrich the agenda was approved as presented. (3) Minutes: On a motion by Commissioner Wolf, seconded by Commissioner Ulrich, the Minutes of May 16, 2017 were approved. (4) Consent Agenda: Commissioner Beard requested that the agenda item to reject construction of Noise Walls P and Q be pulled from the consent agenda for separate discussion. On a motion by Commissioner Wolf, seconded by Commissioner Ulrich, the following actions were approved unanimously. All resolutions are available in the office of the County Administrator and are made a part of this record by reference. A. Approve the request for rezoning of 64.81 acres from A-1, agricultural preservation district, to A3, agricultural preservation density district, and approve the preliminary plat and final plat of Solheid Farm, Randy and Chris Kubes, applicants (PL#2017-22) consisting of 2 lots and 2 outlots on 64.81 acres located in Sections 14 and 23, Belle Plaine Township. This action is in accordance with Chapters 27 and 70 of Scott County Zoning Ordinance No. 3 based on the criteria listed for approval. B. Approve the Application and Permit for a Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for the Scott County Agricultural Society for an outdoor event to be held at the Scott County Fairgrounds in St. Lawrence Township on July 27-31, 2017. C. Approve the Renewal Application for a 3.2 Malt Liquor License for 2017 for Carrie Moritz dba JCI Shakopee (fka Shakopee Jaycees) in Louisville Township. D. Adopt Resolution No. 2017-082; Approving Execution of a Purchase Agreement to Purchase Real Property by an Early Voluntary Acquisition by Mutual Agreement Along County Highway 27, Township of Credit River, and Authorizing a Budget Amendment for Advancing Funds to 2017. E. Adopt Resolution No. 2017083; Authorizing Entering Into an Agreement With Kimley-Horn and Associates for Preliminary Design, Environmental Documentation, and Final Design Consultant Services for the County Highway 27 Reconstruction Project in Credit River Township, and Authorizing a Budget Amendment for Advancing Funds to 2018. F. Adopt Resolution No. 2017084; Amending Resolution No. 2015-228; Approving Entering Into an Agreement With Nardini Fire Equipment Co., Inc. to Update and Replace the Household Hazardous Waste Facility Fire Suppression System, and Authorizing a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $3,395. G. Adopt Resolution No. 2017085; Authorizing Submission of an Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and People With Disabilities Grant to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. H. Adopt Resolution No. 2017086; Awarding a Contract to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. for the County Highway 27 and County Highway 68 Roundabout Project in Credit River Township. I. Adopt Resolution No. 2017-087; Requesting Approval of the Purchase of a Tax-Forfeited Parcel of Land by Scott County Transportation Services. J. Approve an Agreement between Scott County and Westwood Pharmacy to provide pharmaceutical services to the Scott County Jail and Juvenile Alternative Facility effective May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2020 with two optional 12-month extensions. K. Approve the renewal of the Contract with the Minnesota Department of Human Services for the Fraud Prevention Investigation Grant effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019 for an amount up to $100,000 annually. L. Approve the Grant Agreement Amendment with the Minnesota Department of Health for the 20172018 Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant in the amount of $81,493 and the Cities Readiness Initiative Grant in the amount of $25,153. M. Renew the Contract with the State of Minnesota effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019 for the Sentencing to Service Program in Scott County for adult and juvenile offenders in the amount of $131,596. N. Adopt Resolution No. 2017-080; Authorizing Entering Into Master Partnership Agreement No. 1028109 With the Minnesota Department of Transportation for a Variety of Services and Maintenance Related Activities for 2017 to 2022.

O. Adopt Resolution No. 2017088; Authorizing Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the County and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community for the Sale of Excess County Highway Right-of-Way Adjacent to County Highway 82 and County Highway 81. P. Adopt Resolution No. 2017-077A; Amending Resolution No. 2017077 Adopting the Code of Conduct Policy and Rescinding Resolution Nos.: 2010-07, 97072, 2003-121, 87025, 2003-023, 2011-073, 2014117, 99041, 97156, 89033, 2011219, 2013-157, 2013-040, 97109, 2003-019, 2010-123, and 2003-084. Q. Separation of employment for DeAngela Burrage, FT Case Aide, Health and Human Services Division, effective 05/23/17. Separation of employment for Brent Howk, FT 911 Dispatcher, Sheriff’s Office, effective 05/15/17. Separation of employment for Jean Walski, FT DT&H Director, Health and Human Services Division, effective 06/02/17. Separation of employment for Kevin Ellsworth, FT Chief Financial Officer, Office of Management and Budget, effective 05/15/17. Separation of employment for Cassindra Weise, FT Program Specialist, Transportation Services Division, effective 05/26/17. Separation of employment for Jason Swenson, FT Professional Engineer, Transportation Services Division, effective 06/09/17. Separation of employment for Ashley De Leon, FT Administrative Specialist, Health and Human Services Division, effective 06/02/17. Separation of employment for Samuel Winzenburg, FT Corrections Officer, Sheriff’s Office, effective 06/09/17. Separation of employment for Bradley Tanttu, FT Corrections Officer, Sheriff’s Office, effective 06/01/17. Separation of employment for Selina Kolsrud, FT Victim/Witness Assistant, Attorney’s Office, effective 06/07/17. Separation of employment for Asia Fitzpatrick, FT Probationary Financial Assistance Specialist, Health and Human Services Division, effective 05/12/17. Separation of employment for Katherine Bauer, PT (37% FTE) Library Associate, Community Services Division, effective 05/31/17. Separation of employment for Thomas Sinkula, Intermittent (34% FTE) Principal Analyst-Unclassified, Office of Management and Budget, effective 12/31/16. FT Probationary employment for Kathryn Elleraas, Social Work Case Manager, Health and Human Services Division, effective 05/22/17. FT Probationary employment for James Holden, Therapist, Health and Human Services Division, effective 05/30/17. FT Temporary employment for Benjamin Siegle, Program Seasonal Delivery, Transportation Services Division, effective 06/12/17. FT Temporary employment for Nicholas Feddersen, Office AssistantUnclassified, Community Services Division, effective 06/05/17. FT Temporary employment for Matelyn Flaschenriem, Office AssistantUnclassified, Community Services Division, effective 06/05/17. PT Temporary (40% FTE) employment for Leah Patterson, Crime & Drug Prevention-Unclassified, Attorney’s Office, effective 05/22/17. Intermittent (34% FTE) employment for Akshay Vankayala, Library AideUnclassified, Community Services Division, effective 06/01/17. Reclassification of Shawn Wagener, FT Collections Officer (Grade 7 to Grade 8), Health and Services Division, effective 05/02/17. Reclassification of David Lovik, FT Collections Officer (Grade 7 to Grade 8), Health and Services Division, effective 05/02/17. The recognition of the following individuals as volunteers which will enable them to be covered for liability insurance purposes in accordance with the insurance contracts currently in force with Scott County: Ryan Mokandu, Shrusti Joshi, Dayaram Teekadhany, Avery Wenisch, Sullivan Hart, Stenna Beruels, Ella Fossum, Abby Goebel, Sausday Dok, Emily Goebel, Alex Nelson, Emily Boruff, Makayea Haugen, Christian Miller, Elizabeth Midtvedt, Joey Little, Max Redfearn, Reagan Goebel, Ava Hart, Rachel Heintz, Kenneth Burrill, Heather Shue, Carter Mong, D’Majestee Monson, Jordan Rosado, Aditi Rao, Morgan Phip, Zanaya Miska, Brenna Vogel, Emma Best, Luke Burke, Molly Moynihan, Theresa Boyle, Amelia Johnson, Zane Vogel, Abby Schommer, Noah Peterson, Stevie Bowman, Sophie Bowman, Riley Huseby, and Preethi Kumar. (5) Stewardship: Ensuring the Responsible and Stable Investment of Taxpayer Dollars and Communicating its Value to the Public: Commissioner Beard moved, seconded by Commissioner Weckman Brekke to adopt Resolution No. 2017-081; Rejecting Construction of Noise Walls P and Q Along County Highway 78 and Trunk Highway 41. A copy of the resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and is made a part of this record by reference. The motion carried unanimously. On a motion by Commissioner Wolf, seconded by Commissioner Beer, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m. Michael L. Beard, 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, June 28, 2017.

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The Belle Plaine High School Trapshooting team members Maresch, Brandon Heitz, Wyatt Herrmann, Nick Grams, Dalat the state meet Saturday (June 24) included (from left) ton Gau, Tony Szaroletta, and assistant coach Mike Gau. Todd Heitz, coach Jack Schuneman, Darren Jeurissen, Jacob

H.S. Trapshooting

Belle Plaine shortstop Carsen Ladd bobbled a hard hit ball and threw out a runner late in the game against Waterville Monday.

Belle Plaine Trap Team Enjoys Solid Showing at State BPHS Takes 30th at State

After a year where the team finished seventh in its conference, the Belle Plaine High School trapshooting team enjoyed its best rounds of shooting at just the right time. The Tigers finished 30th in the 40team state meet Saturday at the Minneapolis Gun Club. The Tigers finished among the top 10 percent of the approximately 345 high school trapshooting teams in the state, said coach Jack Schuneman. Belle Plaine earned its way into the Minnesota State High School League State Meet with a solid showing at the competition in Alexandria the previous week.

“We peaked at the right time,” Schuneman said. “They really got hot.” Belle Plaine finished with a team total of 422, six clay target hits behind Blackduck High School’s 428. St. Michael-Albertville won the team competition with a 480 score. Hibbing (474), Blaine (470), Delano (467), Apple Valley (467), Zimmerman, (463), Stillwater (463), United South Central (462), Spring Grove, and Rogers (458) rounded out the top 10 teams. Individually, Brandon Heitz led Belle Plaine. He hit 47 of 50 targets (24-23) in the first round and 49 out of 50 (25-24) in the second round of competition. Wyatt Herrmann was Belle Plaine’s next shooter, finishing

with a 90. He hit 45 of 50 targets in the opening round (2322) and 45 of 50 in the second round (22-23) of shooting. Belle Plaine’s Darren Jeurissen finished with an 82. He finished with a 41 of 50 (22-19) in both the first and second rounds of shooting. Jacob Maresch finished with a 78. Maresch hit 42 of 50 (22-20) clay targets in the first round and finished up hitting 36 of 50 (20-16) in the second round of shooting. Nickolas Grams finished with a 76 for the Tigers. He hit 37 (21-16) of 50 targets in the first round and 39 of 50 (19-20) targets in the second round. Individually, the top 13 scores were all 66 of 100 or better.

Town Team Baseball

Tigers Third at Farming Tourney by Brett Kruschke, Matt Schultz & Mike Schultz Ten years ago, Team Tigertown made its first invitational tournament road trip in over a decade when Belle Plaine ventured to Stearns County and Freeport’s new ballpark, where The Tigers made some memories and participated for eight straight years. A new Stearns County tournament has arisen – the Farming Baseball Invitational in Farming – and just like that first tourney in 2007, the Tigers surprised themselves with solid play to finish in third place. The Tigers walloped Sauk Centre Saturday in the teams’ first matchup since the 2001 state tournament, then suffered a third consecutive shutout to the Sartell Muskies later Saturday night. Sunday, the locals held on for a one-run win over the Atwater Chuckers. Belle Plaine will play a pair of home games this week before taking a respite through the Fourth of July holiday. The Hamburg Hawks will be here Thursday, 7:30 p.m., for Little League Night, where all Little Leaguers will receive a free hot dog. And of course, age 11 and under is always free. Youngsters, wear your jerseys and chase foul balls ‘til your pockets teem with quarters. Friday will be Matt Saxe Chevrolet Buick Night when the Tigers take on the Le Sueur Braves at 7:30 pm, and the first 100 fans in attendance will receive a free T-shirt. By the way, team statistician Zac Dahlke has caught up on the stats, and you can visit bptigertown.com/stats.htm to find out that the Tigers’ leading (qualified) hitters are Matt Schultz (.438), Luke Narveson (.436) and Aiden Ladd (.420). Mitchel Stier leads the pitching staff with a 1.84 ERA. Tigers 12, Sauk Centre 0 Stier has been the Tigers’ best pitcher this season and accordingly got the starting nod for the first game of the tournament Saturday (June 24). The righthander, who finished with five strikeouts while surrendering three hits and a walk, protected a 1-0 lead through four innings before turning the lead over to the bullpen. Josh Terrio was even better than Stier, facing the minimum number of batters over three innings and yielding no runs in earning the save. Terrio gave up one hit, no walks and struck out a pair.

Team Tigertown broke the game open late, with five runs in the sixth inning and four in the seventh. Carsen Ladd continued his hot hitting, going 4-for-5 with four RBI and a double. Narveson set the table before him and also had a big day, collecting three hits in five trips while driving in four. Ryan Bremseth-Vining scored two runs and drove in a pair from the ninth slot in the order.

Sartell Muskies 3, Tigers 0 Belle Plaine’s last two matchups with the Muskies were shutout losses in state tournament action: 10-0 in the 2013 Class C state title game, and 4-0 in 2014 at Belle Plaine, in the first round of the C state tourney. So, scoring a run would’ve been a victory of some sort. The Tigers did well to avoid Sartell’s 1A ace, David Deminsky, who threw a completegame, seven-inning (all tournament games are seven innings) no-hitter Friday night against the host Farming Flames. Deminsky snuffed out the Flames with 15 strikeouts. The Chatfielders instead faced Sartell’s Option 1B in Adam Wenker, who is no slouch himself. Wenker went the distance, yielding five hits and one walk while fanning four. Nathan Herman got the first mound assignment of his town team career. Herman experienced his first ‘Welcome-toTigertown’ moment just three batters into the game when big Tim Burns hit a massive two-run homer. Herman settled down after that and gave up just one more run before departing after four frames. Chase Emmers worked 2.2 innings of one-hit relief. He walked three batters and left the bases loaded in the seventh, when Jonny Vinkemeier was summoned. Vink did his job, recording the final out. Five Belle Plainians collected one hit each. As Lou Brown once said in the classic film, Major League, “Someday we’ll figure out how to beat those guys.” Tigers 5, Atwater 4 After playing well while splitting the first two games of the tournament, the Tiger Train chugged into the third-place contest looking to finish their Stearns County get-together with a victory. The Chatfielders started with three runs in the first inning and two more in the third for a 5-0 lead. Could they hang on?

The lanky lefty, Wes Sarsland, got the starting nod and threw well. He pitched six innings while giving up two runs. Vinkemeier started the seventh inning with a 5-2 lead and preserved the victory after yielding two runs and stranding the tying run at second base. Matt Schultz led the way with three hits, including a nearhome run to the fence which he somehow turned into a single. Manager Mike Schultz then coaxed brother Matt into successfully stealing second base, his first successful theft of the year and his first attempted steal since a loss to Cologne last season. Terrio contributed a single and two RBI. Pat Schultz and Aiden Ladd both went 2-for-4 with a run and a double.

Brody Curtiss was greeted by teammates after his three-run home run gave the Belle Plaine Legion team a comfortable lead in the second game of Monday’s (June 26) doubleheader at Tiger Park. Belle Plaine split the two games against Waterville.

Legion Baseball

Tigers Off to Fast Start at 3-1 With a solid foundation of players who have enjoyed success during the high school season, the Belle Plaine American Legion team is off to a good start during its short summer season. The Belle Plaine Legion team has won three of its first four games. The Tigers swept a doubleheader at Montgomery Thursday (June 22) by scores of 11-5 and 5-4. Monday (June 26), Belle Plaine split a doubleheader with Waterville at Tiger Park, falling

in the opener, 4-2, before rallying to win the nightcap, 13-4. The Tigers are employing a youth movement, encouraging most their older players to play for the town team while using the Legion schedule for younger players to gain varsityquality game experience, said Legion coach Jason Ladd. Belle Plaine will be in Arlington tonight (June 28, 6 p.m.) for a doubleheader against Sibley East. The Tigers will be at Tiger Park for a twin bill against Le Sueur-Henderson next Thurs-

day (July 6, 6 p.m.). Belle Plaine will also face St. Peter in a doubleheader. A date for those two games has yet to be finalized. Seeding for the playoffs is scheduled for July 9. The first round of the playoffs begin Friday, July 14 and run through July 16. The Legion district tournament is at Waterville and Montgomery, June 21-23. The American Legion State Tournament is July 27-30 at New London-Spicer.

Belle Plaine High School’s Spring All-MRC Conference honorees include (top row, from left) Melina Koepp, MaKenna Herrmann, Lizzy Schmidt, Emily Berger, and Lauren Johnson; (middle row, from left) Andrew Hunsader, Tyler O’Brien,

Cassie Stolt, Mason Ponath, Nate Loegering, and Emma Luskey; (bottom row, from left) Jared Miller, Brody Curtiss, Nathan Herman, Taylor Kruger, Haley Leger, Selin Dikman, Elizabeth Johnson, Taylor Mullen, and Hailey Witt.

Twenty-one Belle Plaine students earned 2016-17 AllMinnesota River Conference honors for their performance in the classroom during the spring season. The following students earned a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher during spring semester. Kellen Bergs -- son of Shannon and John Bergs. Kellen earned 11 letters combined in cross-country, basketball, golf,

dance and track. Selin Dikmen -- daughter of Cindy and Ali Dikmen. Selin earned eight letters combined in dance and track. Rachael Eliason -- daughter of Keren and Michael Eliason. Rachael earned six letters combined in dance and track. Noah Ellingsworth -- son of Laura Ellingsworth-Westem and Brian Westrem. Noah earned six letters combined in

Tigers Earn Academic, All-MRC Honors and track. Hannah Burmeister -- daughter of Allison and Mike Burmeister. Hannah earned eight combined letters in speech and one act play. Hayden Cody -- son of Ruth Laabs-Cody. Hayden earned five letters combined in speech, one act play and cross-country. Filiz Dikmen -- daughter of Cindy and Ali Dikmen. Filiz earned five letters combined in

football, wrestling and baseball. Rachel Fahey -- daughter of LeAnn and Brian Fahey. Rachel earned five letters combined in one act play and track. Nathan Herman -- son of Melissa and Tom Herman. Nathan

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Wizardz Strike Gold The Wizardz Special Olympics volleyball team traveled to Eastview High School in Apple Valley Saturday (June 24) to compete in the Special Olympics Summer Games traditional volleyball competition. The Wizardz started off fast and never let their opponent (Redwood Falls Big Red) get on track. The Wizardz took the first match, winning 25–9 and 25-10. The strong performance continued with the Wizardz winning,

25-4 and 25-10 in the second match to earn the gold medal, their fourth since 2012. The team includes (back row, from left) coach Dawn Halverson, Marshall Erickson, Mitch Walsh, Taylor Wendt, Jayse Cole, coach Greg Kasper. (front row, from left) Leilani Halverson, John Custer, Tiffany Kasper, Heather Tracy, Christina Kassulke, Shayna Halverson, and Gloria Paul.

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(continued from page 11) earned nine letters combined in football, basketball and baseball. Jade Hipp -- daughter of Karla Hipp. Jade earned four letters combined in dance and softball. Elizabeth Johnson -- daughter of Jean and Eric Johnson. Elizabeth earned 14 letters combined in volleyball, basketball and softball. Ireland Lambrecht -- daughter of Sheila and John Lambrecht. Ireland earned 13 letters combined in tennis, basketball and golf. Nate Loegering -- son of Bernadette and Dave Loegering. Nate earned seven letters combined in CC and track. Lauren Murphy -- daughter of Jean and Joe Murphy. Lauren earned four letters combined in tennis and one-act play. Matt Nelson -- son of Lisa and Zach Nelson. Matt earned five letters combined in football and basketball. Maxwell Ponath -- son of Stephanie and Bruce Ponath. Maxwell earned four letters combined in football and track. Mia Pribyl -- daughter of Shelia Schneider and Ryan Pribyl. Mia earned eight letters combined in volleyball, dance and softball. Alexander Ruud -- son of Tricia and Scott Ruud. Alex earned five letters combined in football and baseball. Andrea Schoenecker -- daughter of Katrice and Tom Schoenecker. Andrea earned four letters in track. Allison Skluzacek -- daughter of Meghan Malz and Dan Skluzacek. Allison earned four letters in dance. Hailey Witt -- daughter of Tracy and Troy Witt. Hailey earned 10 letters combined in cross-country, basketball and softball.

Softball

The following Tigers were named to the all-MRC team. Elizabeth Johnson -- senior, shortstop, MRC’s Player of the Year. Johnson was a five-year starter for the Tigers and moved to shortstop this year. She had a very good year at the plate, hitting .531 in MRC action, with four home runs and 16 RBI, striking out only once. Taylor Mullen -- junior, second base. Mullen returned to the line-up this year at second base, after recovering from ACL surgery. She had a great year in conference play, hitting .468 and adding 14 RBI and a home run. Hailey Witt -- senior, center field. Witt was the team’s center fielder and co-captain. She hit .386 and played the most error-free ball of anyone for the Tigers. She also drove in nine runs with four doubles and a home run. Emma Luskey -- junior, pitcher. Luskey took care of most of the pitching duties for the Tigers. She pitched in 11 of the conference games and accumulated 90 strike-outs in MRC play. She kept the team in games with her consistency. Eighth-grader Lauren Johnson, a catcher, was named allMRC honorable mention.

Girls’ Golf

Caitlin Preuser, a senior, was named all-MRC honorable mention.

Boys’ Golf

Cole Haller, son of Kim and Dean Haller, earned all-MRC honors. Justin Stauffacher earned all-MRC honorable mention honors.

Baseball

Nathan Herman, senior, has been a two-year starter and

board can’t continue to outspend its revenue without eventually being forced to make budget cuts. The board also moved forward with an $867,000 lighting project in its buildings. The district will fund the lighting project with a 10-year bond. The bond won’t add any increase to property taxes. The district will use long-term facilities maintenance money included in the existing levy to fund bond payments, said Chuck Keller, the district’s business manager. The new lights are needed because the old lights are wearing out. Most of the florescent lights in the junior-senior high, Chatfield and Oak Crest elementary schools have reached the end of their functional life, Jeff Heine, the district’s director of facilities and maintenance, said. Florescent lights and their ballasts typically last about 10 years, said Heine.

fixture in the middle of the Tigers’ lineup. He hit .364 with nine RBI and was 4-1 with 18 strikeouts and a 0.74 ERA in the conference. He really showed his versatility with his ability to play every infield position throughout the year. Nathan was selected to the 2016 State All-Tournament Team and helped lead the Tigers to a second place finish. Nathan is the son of Melissa and Tom Herman. Jared Miller, senior and pitcher/infielder, stepped up into his role as a top pitcher and middle of the order hitter this year. He was 3-0 with a save on the mound and had a 1.31 ERA in the MRC. Jared had a tremendous year defensively as well and made many clutch, gamesaving plays throughout the year. He is a team-first guy who was a very positive team leader for the Tigers. Jared is the son of Sherry and Paul Miller. Brody Curtiss, senior and pitcher/infielder, has been a two-year starter for Belle Plaine. He was 2-0 on the mound in the MRC and hit .324 with four doubles, one triple, two home runs, and 13 RBI. He is a two-time all-conference selection, the 2016 MRC Pitcher of the Year. He was selected to the 2016 Minnesota State AllTournament team and helped lead his team to a second place finish. Brody was selected to play in the 2017 All-Star Baseball Series and will be continuing his baseball career at Augustana University. Brody is the son of Marcy and Kevin Boblitt. Carsen Ladd, junior and infield/pitcher, was a consistent presence in the middle of the line-up for the Tigers and was the everyday shortstop. In 11 conference games, Carsen hit .410 with 15 RBI and eight runs

at the plate and had a save on the mound. Carsen had many big hits throughout the year and played a solid shortstop. Carsen is the son of Amy and Jason Ladd. Tyler O’Brien, junior and outfielder, had a great year in his first as a starter for the Tigers. As the lead-off hitter, he hit .527 with a .645 on-base percentage. He scored 16 runs, drove in 13 runs and stole eight bases in the MRC. His speed and aggressiveness on the bases really helped keep the pressure on the opponents. Tyler is the son of Linda and Pat O´Brien. Outfielder Andrew Hunsader was named all-MRC honorable mention.

Girls’ Track

Selin Dikmen -- senior, 200 meter dash, 300 meter hurdles, 100 meter hurdles. Cassie Stolt -- sophomore, 3,200-meter run, 4x800 meter relay. Haley Leger -- senior, 800 meter run, 4x200 meter relay, 4x400 meter relay. Lizzy Schmidt -- eighth-grader, 400-meter dash, 4x200 meter relay, 4x400 meter relay. Taylor Kruger -- senior, 4x200 meter relay. Emily Krautkremer -- senior, 4x200 meter relay. Emily Berger -- freshman, 4x400 meter relay, 4x800 meter relay. Jaylen Struck-Schmitz -freshman, 4x400 meter relay. Malina Koepp -- seventh grade, 4x800 meter relay. McKenna Herrmann -- freshman, 4x800 meter relay.

The board approved increases in activity fees at the June 26 meeting. The increases are designed to cover negotiated increases in the costs of coaches and advisors to student activities and sports. The per-student fee for drama, speech and robotics will see the biggest jump. They’ll increase from $65 to $80 in drama and speech, $45 to $80 in robotics. Fees for ninth through 12th grade football will increase from $145 to $150. Fees for all other sports for students in ninth through 12th grades will increase from $110 to $135. The fee for visual arts will remain at $50. The fee to use the weight room has been eliminated. The board also left the family maximum for families with up to three students in activities and sports unchanged. Vandermark said the board had negotiated two sets of increases in the pay coaches and advisors receive since the last time the board approved an increase in activity fees. Families on reduced meal service will pay half the fee. Families on no-cost meal service will pay no fee for participation in activities and athletics. Bergs said the school would do everything it can to keep fees from preventing a student from participating in an activity or sport.

In other action at the June 26 meeting, the Belle Plaine School Board: • Paid bills totaling $3,045,976.47. • Accepted the resignation of Josh Otto, technology instructor. • Accepted the resignation Boys’ Track of Morgan Niemela, English Nate Loegering -- senior, 400teacher. meter dash. Mason Ponath, senior, earned • Accepted the resignation of all-MRC honorable mention Katie Anez, math teacher. • Accepted the resignation of honors in the 400-meter dash. Bethany Otto, science teacher. • Accepted the resignation of Aaron Provancha, science teacher. • Accepted the resignation of Janelle Laurent, kindergarten th teacher. • Accepted the resignation of Bryce Jacobson, technology inIn observance of tegrationist. • Accepted the retirement Indepdendence Day, of Rebecca Perkins, English teacher. our office will be • Accepted the resignation of closed July 4. Sheri Prokosch, ECFE coordinator. • Released long-term sub-

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stitutes from the 2016-2017 school year: Abbigail Witt, Annalee Koonst, Delores Johnson, Kelly Vourlos, Lyle Noah, Marcy Boblitt, Rachel Lowe, and Ryan Wolf. • Hired Kerri Williamson, kindergarten teacher, for $44,973 for the 2017-2018 school year. • Hired Kristy Konopacki, preschool/wrap-around teacher, for $29,178.90 for .9 FTE for the 2017-2018 school year. • Hired Cindy Hoffmann, science teacher, for $39,214 for the 2017-2018 school year. • Hired Anna Wiechmann, English teacher, for $35,721 for the 2017-2018 school year. • Hired Haley Scheldorf, math teacher, for $35,721 for the 2017-2018 school year. • Hired Victoria Valencour, English teacher, for $42,332 for the 2017-2018 school year. • Hired Phillip McNamara, science teacher, for $39,747 for the 2017-2018 school year. • Hired Joe Joyce, social studies teacher, for $48,569 for the 2017-2018 school year. • Hired Carly Gernbacher, .6 ELL/.4 art teacher, for $40,754 for the 2017-2018 school year. • Hired Delores Johnson, longterm substitute, effective Oct. 30 through Feb. 1, 2018. • Approved a Belle Plaine 11th-grader to attend Shakopee Schools effective Sept. 5, 2017. • Approve four Belle Plaine elementary students to attend Waconia Schools effective Sept. 13, 2017. • Passed a resolution approving the district’s portion of the 2017-18 long-term facilities maintenance for Southwest Metro Intermediate School District. Belle Plaine’s share of the intermediate district’s levy is $19,705.50. The 2016-17 levy allocation was $13,009. • Approved membership in the Minnesota State High School League for 2017-18. • Approved an agreement with the city for special needs students to use the municipal pool during the summer. • Reviewed policies addressing mandated reporting of maltreatment of vulnerable adults, drug and alcohol testing, staff development, and workload limits for certain special education teachers. • Met in closed session to complete the annual performance review of Superintendent Ryan Laager.

Sibley County to Enforce Compliance With Buffer Law Hoping to protect stream and ditches from the impacts of sediment, phosphorus and nitrogen, Sibley County plans to enforce the new buffer law. The county board recently passed a resolution stating support for the proposal and taking jurisdiction for enforcing the new law to protect ditches within the county’s authority. The new law requires a 50-foot buffer along rivers, streams and ditches. The watershed district’s inspector indicated support for the county enforcing the new law.

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