Belle plaine herald august 19, 2015

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City Council Hears from Property Owners

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A Hot River Fishin’ Contest School Board Picks Laager Chris Baynes’ Flathead Catfish Tops as Next B.P. Superintendent

Greg O’Brien’s by Less Than Half a Pound

by Dan Ruud There have only been four 90degree days in the Twin Cities region so far this summer and two of them occurred during this past Friday’s and Saturday’s Belle Plaine River Fishin’ Contest.

But that did not keep a contest-record 271 anglers (the previous record was 255 in 2013) from turning out for the 40th annual event, two of whom were paid handsomely for their efforts. Included were Chris Baynes of Mankato and Greg O’Brien of Belle Plaine.

Baynes caught 41.50-pound flathead catfish that topped one caught by O’Brien by less than half a pound (41.15).

One other flathead in excess of 40 pounds (40.65) was brought to the park by a man but the fish was disqualified for lack of health. It was carried to the park on a stringer and contest rules state: Fish must be carried to the weigh-in point in coolers or other suitable containers. These fish are the responsibility of the contestants.

Last year’s $2,000 winner was a 39.25-pound flathead caught

by Andy Stueven of North Mankato.

Baynes’ win by a whisker this year netted him the $2,000 grand prize, while O’Brien won the second-place prize – a 17foot Alumacraft canoe. The third-place prize of $400 was won by Jake Robinson of Shakopee with a 35.85-pound flathead. The fourth largest fish of the day, good for $200, was a

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Contract Talks Begin, Set for Approval Aug. 24

After nearly two hours of discussion that moved the Belle Plaine School Board members from a 3-3 split to a unanimous decision, the board sees Stillwater School District Assistant Superintendent Ryan Laager as their next superintendent.

During a special meeting Thursday (Aug. 13) at Oak Crest Elementary, the board voted unanimously in favor of entering into contract negotiations with Laager to replace retiring Superintendent Kelly Smith.

Ed Waltman, a consultant with South Central Services Cooperative, and Director Mike Ludvik, the school board’s chairman, will work on negotiating a contract agreement between the school district and Laager.

“The candidate is very excited to enter into contract negotiations,” Waltman told the board after calling Laager with the board’s decision shortly before 9:30 p.m.

The district sent Laager a proposed contract over the weekend. Monday morning, Waltman said, “I believe we have an agreement.”

The school board expects the contract to be ready for approval at its Aug. 24 meeting.

Laager and Bloomington School District Assistant Superintendent Tim Anderson were the two finalists for the position. Anderson interviewed with the board and met community members Wednesday (Aug. 12). Laager was in Belle Plaine for his interview Thursday before the board began deChris Baynes of Mankato was the winner of this year’s Belle liberating at 7:30 p.m.

Plaine River Fishin’ Contest with this 41.50-pound flathead.

Board members said they could support either candidate.

“It’s all about finding the right fit for you, your staff, your community,” Waltman told the board. “You have two excellent finalists.”

Tough Decision

After sitting through interviews with both men and hear-

ing the recommendation of a community committee of primarily district staff, board members struggled to reach consensus. They sifted through attributes of the two finalists, using phrases like “team builder,” “proven leader,” “honest and ethical,” “collaborator,” and “proven record” when describing both men. Laager and Anderson were lauded by board members for being “strategic” and their knowledge of the “best practices” of educational strategies.

“We’re all struggling with what is the right answer. They’re both excellent candidates, which is a good problem to have,” said Director Dan Giesen. He acknowledged shifting his support from Anderson to Laager, changing a 3-3 split to 4-2. The positions of the other board members were not known because the candidate they supported was not publicly identified.

In the end, Ludvik said Laager’s breadth of work ex-

School Board

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Fire Department Street Dance Saturday The annual Belle Plaine Fire Department Relief Association Street Dance will take place this Saturday at the Fire Hall, 700 East Main Street.

There will be a bean bag tournament with registration at noon and first toss at 1 p.m.

The cost is $20 per two-person team and is limited to the first 30 teams. You can preregister at belleplainefiredept@gmail.

com. The beer garden will open at noon and food will also be available. Local sober cab rides will be available free of charge.

The Charlie Sticha Polka Band will perform from 2-6 p.m. From 8 p.m. to midnight, music will be provided by the Twin Cities area band SO BIG, which plays a wide variety of classic to current rock and country rock music.

Local Investment Group Exploring Golf Course Purchase Group is Interested in Valley View, Any Available Course

A group of local investors is interested in buying a golf course. While their interest is not exclusively focused solely on the course sitting idle just outside Belle Plaine’s southern

city limits, the foursome wants to know if area golf enthusiast would support their ownership if the group could swing the sale.

Lee Sauter is the spokesperson for an unnamed group of four area residents potentially interested in purchasing and operating a golf course. Sauter, a retired Belle Plaine math teacher, stresses the group is not locked in on Valley View Golf Course.

B.P. School Board Filing Period Comes up One Name Short Vacancy Could be Filled by Write-In

Apparently interest in serving on the Belle Plaine School Board doesn’t garner the interest the school district hoped it would be. The filing period for this fall’s election closed last Tuesday with two candidates for three open seats.

Director Tracy O’Brien and former board member Gary Steinhagen were the only two candidates who signed to run for three available four-year terms.

Directors Mike Ludvik and Matt Lenz decided not to seek re-election.

O’Brien is seeking election to the appointed position she has

held this year.

Steinhagen, who served on the board from 2010-2013, is running for a seat on the board.

With nobody filing for the third seat, the top write-in candidate who wants the job will win the seat on the Belle Plaine School Board.

If the top write-in candidate decides not to take the seat, the next highest recipient of legitimate write-in votes will have the opportunity to serve, said Superintendent Kelly Smith.

He’s checking with the Minnesota School Board Association for confirmation on handling the situation.

If none of the write-in candidates want to serve, Smith said the board can appoint someone to fill the vacancy.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Your Opinion:

The group is interested in your opinion on its efforts to acquire a golf course, possibly Valley View south of Belle Plaine.

Lee Sauter wrote survey questions. They are available at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y9NZ9CR The course needs plenty of work to bring it back to playing shape. Its clubhouse features space for a sit-down restaurant.

The group is interested in any golf course in the region that’s for sale. “That certainly would be a good option for us, because we’re all from or live around here,” Sauter said of Valley View. Owners LeRoy and Connie Chard closed the golf course and restaurant earlier this year.

Sauter said he met with LeRoy Chard earlier this year and discussed the state of the golf course. A frequent patron of the 20-year-old course, Sauter won’t speculate on why Valley View was closed. He believes the course is both attractive and walkable. Sauter believes Valley View has the potential to be a viable business.

Although it is not being ac-

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Jon and Peg Schuette have operated Belle Plaine Auto at the corner of South Meridian and West Raven streets since 1983. In 1992, Jon began selling cars and trucks.

For Schuettes, Belle Plaine Auto, It’s Time to Turn the Page When discussing the future of Belle Plaine Auto, Jon Schuette stresses the point. “I’m not retiring.”

Exactly what he’ll do after closing down his business this fall is yet to be determined.

Schuette joke finding a job where somebody pays him a lot of money for not working too hard or very long each week.

But he knows better.

“I don’t know what I’m going to do,” he said. He looks forward to working for someone else. “I want to go home and see what it’s like to not worry about the business.”

Schuette recently announced he plans to sell off the remaining stock of previously-owned cars he displays on the lot at the intersection of West Raven and South Meridian streets and close up shop. He recently completed the sale of the cor-

ner lot to Stier Transportation.

Schuette has access to the property until the end of the year but expects to be out of the shop and office by October.

He plans to lower prices on vehicles until the cars sell. In addition to selling vehicles, Schuette performs bodywork and some mechanical repairs as he’s able. Schuette won’t move his tools until he’s done selling cars.

“If I move my tools, there’s nothing I can do,” he said.

Schuette bought the business in 1983 from Mark Boeckman.

He had worked for Boeckman beginning in 1980. Boeckman and his partner Dave Albrecht started the business several years earlier.

“I happened to stop by one day looking for a job. I never left,” he said.

Boeckman continued to work

on cars, but from a shop in Blakeley village. Albrecht was a big influence and the two frequently went to coffee and talked shop.

Schuette credits Albrecht and Boeckman for his success in the early years on his own.

“They’re good friends and mentors,” Jon said.

In 1992, Schuette started selling cars to complement the work he performed on them. He stressed that any work he did on vehicles before displaying them for sale has always been fairly minor. People assumed that because he did body work, many of the cars were salvaged.

During the summer, he sells more vehicles. The winter months see more bodywork performed at the shop, he said.

Schuettes

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wednesday, August 19, 2015

Worried About Deer-Airplane Crashes, Le Sueur Aims to Thin Herd With an increase in reports of airplane-deer crashes and nearcrashes at Le Sueur Airport, the city is planning to hunt and take 10 deer from the area immediately around the runway.

Airport staff reports an increase in the number of reports of whitetail deer impeding the

use of runway, creating a public safety hazard. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the Le Sueur Police Department a special hunt permit. Police will take 10 deer from the area around the airport, the Le Sueur NewsHerald recently reported.

To ensure an ethical use of the venison, the department wants to hear from residents interested in receiving the deer. The names of people to receive the deer will be drawn from a lottery. The people selected will receive the whole deer for processing.

Ceremonial Throw Belle Plaine Park Board Member Dan Gardner, who spearheaded the Disc Golf Course project for the city, threw the ceremonial first disc during Monday’s grand opening of the course at Union Square Park. Disc golf is a game in which a concave plastic disc is thrown into each of a series of metal baskets situated on an outdoor course, the object being to complete the course using the fewest possible throws. The Belle Plaine course opened earlier this year and is available to the public free of charge.

Movie Nights in Cologne

Schuettes (continued from page 1) Schuette enjoyed the satisfaction of repairing a vehicle. “I like being able to see what I’ve accomplished,� he said. “If you just paint something and it doesn’t match (the original), everybody knows that.�

He particularly enjoys “vintage� automobiles from the 1960s and ’70s. His lot has a Chevelle and an El Camino for sale. The El Camino didn’t need Schuette’s craftsmanship.

Schuette’s always enjoyed being his own boss. Over the years, he’s learned plenty, from repairing electrical and engine issues to managing the business aspects of his business.

Schuette’s learned plenty over the years “by trial and error, mostly error.�

B.P. Born & Raised

He was born and raised in Belle Plaine. Schuette’s parents opened Cities Service gas

station and restaurant at the intersection of East Main and south Elm streets in 1946.

In 1955, Willmar sold the business and built the Belle Plaine Motel on South Walnut Street. Willmar and Jon’s older brother, Craig, were killed in a car crash in 1956 on a supply run.

In ’78, Jon met and later married Peggy Weldon. Over the years, while raising their children, she helped out with the business, washing cars and helping Jon with other facets of the business.

Peggy doesn’t expect Jon’s time away from Belle Plaine Auto will be spent working only on his collection of cars.

She knows he needs to be out in the workforce. “He’s too social,� she said.

ing because Schuette is retiring. An opportunity too good to pass by triggered the decision to close down the business.

His neighbor to the south – Stier Transportation – is enjoying some growth, thanks in part to winning a contract to provide some of Cologne Academy’s busing services. The bus company acquired Belle Plaine Auto’s space. It plans to use the space for parking and servicing of about four new buses, said Jim Koonst, one of the owners of Stier Transportation. “We’d still be here if the opportunity didn’t arise,� Schuette said.

While he calls seeking a different job “a new challenge,�

Schuette is grateful to the community and customers for the support over the years. “Time flies by so fast, you An Opportunity don’t even know you’ve been Belle Plaine Auto is not clos- there,� he said. “But it’s been a good life.�

Belle Plaine and area residents enjoyed the annual Cologne Firehouse Drive-In movie night Friday and Saturday (Aug. 14-15). Over 175 cars and trucks filled with moviegoers saw Friday night’s presentations of “Planes: Fire & Rescue� and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.� Saturday, 240 cars and their occupants were admitted to see “Big Hero 6� and “Back to the Future.�

(Above) Proceeds from the popular annual event go toward the restoration of Cologne’s first motorized vehicle, a 1924 Brockton-LaFrance fire truck. The truck and its fire bell are popular with the hundreds of youngsters who attended the drive-in. (Below) The movies were presented on a 30-by-50 foot screen.

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Area Separated, Divorce Support Meeting Sept. 1

How about one last weekend fling this summer. The Le Sueur County Fair opens its four-day run tomorrow (Aug. 20) at the county fairgrounds in Le Center.

The county fair features a wide array of family-fun events, agricultural displays, monster trucks, a demolition derby, live bands and a popular sweet corn feed. The fair’s schedule also includes a talent show, ranch rodeo, car show and the New Ulm battery demonstrations.

After animal check-in, the Le Sueur County Fair opens in earnest tomorrow (Thursday, Aug.

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

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

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20). There will be horse shows, rabbit and beef shows. The corn feed begins at 5 p.m., followed by the talent contest at 7 p.m. at The Pavilion. Winners will advance to the state fair talent competition.

Friday’s (Aug. 21) schedule includes an open goat show, an FFA tractor-driving contest at 1 p.m. and lamb and sheep shows beginning at 4 p.m.

At 7 p.m., a demolition derby is slated for the grandstand. The Nite Time Boogie Band takes the stage at 8 p.m.

Saturday’s schedule opens with a horse show at 8 a.m.

MVTA Bus Service Offering $5 Rides to, From State Fair Lundborg - Noll Wedding Emily Lundborg and Gregory Noll were married June 20, 2015 at the Alma Rod and Gun Club in Alma, WI. The bride is the daughter of Scott and Mary Lundborg of Belle Plaine, MN. The groom is the son of Mark and Cherie Noll of Alma. Grandparents are Jean Lundborg of Belle Plaine, Catherine Schmidt of Belle Plaine, Glenn and Gert Lehman of Alma and Andy and Jane Noll, also of Alma.

Emily is a 2008 graduate of Belle Plaine High School. Greg is a 2008 graduate of Alma High School. Both are 2012 graduates of University of Wisconsin - River Falls.

Emily is an Agricultural Education teacher at Tracy Area Schools in Tracy, MN while Greg is a Soybean Research Assistant at Monsanto in Redwood Falls, MN. The newlyweds currently reside in Lamberton, MN with their dog, Penny.

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

Rides will be available from Shakopee during the state fair’s run, from Aug. 27 through Sept.

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

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

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

There will also be swine and dairy cow shows during the morning before the New Ulm Battery demonstration starts around 10 a.m. and is presented again around 2 p.m. A pedal pull competition is slated for 2 p.m. at The Pavilion.

At 6 p.m. in the grandstand, a tractor pull is slated.

Sunday (Aug. 23) opens at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. and a classic car show at 10 a.m. A ranch rodeo is scheduled for 1 p.m. in the arena followed by a dog showcase at 4 p.m. near The Pavilion.

Belle Plaine PD: Remove Valuables; Lock Your Vehicles

Belle Plaine police are once again encouraging residents to remove all valuables from vehicles overnight and at the very least, lock the vehicles when they are not around.

This week’s police report of calls from Aug. 10-16 contains reports from residents on South Eagle and South Grove streets

who found someone had gone through vehicles Friday night or early Saturday morning.

Police Chief Tom Stolee said that in each case, the vehicles were all unlocked, making it easy for someone to look for something of value and quickly steal it.

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Thursday, August 20 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass

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Friday, August 21 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass Saturday, August 22 4:15 p.m. Mass Sunday, August 23 8:00 am Mass 10:00 am Mass 7:00 pm Mass Tuesday, August 25 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass

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St. John Lutheran Church 148 S. Chestnut Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Pastor Mark Johnson sjlc@frontiernet.net 952-873-6492 Wednesday, August 19 9:30 Women’s Bible Study 6:00 Worship Thursday, August 20 7:30 Church Council Saturday, August 22 7:00 Weight Watchers 11:30 Scout of Honor Sunday, August 23 Holy Communion 9:00 Worship Monday, August 24 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 6:30 Boy Scouts Wednesday, August 26 6:00 Worship

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Green Isle Eyes Slight Property Tax, Budget Hikes in 2016 More Money for Charter School in Budget; Council Nixes Extra Bucks for Ballpark

generates per-student state lease aid to cover city payments on a $1.77 million bond Green Isle issued in 2005 to renovate the idle elementary school.

This year, the school paid $6,132 monthly and the city $3,511 toward the bond payments. The school expects about 44 students on opening day. Last year, over 80 Green Isle elementary school-age children attended school at Central Elementary School in Norwood Young America and Sibley East’s elementary schools in Arlington and Gaylord.

Reductions in city contractor pay for services like crack sealing and the completion of taxincrement financing payments for Classic Glass will help offset the funding for the school The city pulled $5,000 it hoped to allocate to the Green Isle

Green Isle city council members are guardedly considering a slight increase in the city’s share of property taxes for 2016.

During a recent workshop, the council considered a 3.02 percent increase in the city levy. The city plans to increase spending by 2.87 percent.

The proposed hike will help fund an increase in aid to Green Isle Community School the city council believes is needed to keep the community charter school’s doors open.

The council has to finalize its preliminary levy for 2016 by mid-September. The city is aware of tax hikes likely coming from Sibley County and an increase resulting from the Sibley East school bond. Council members hope to reduce the proposed property tax levy increase to below 3 percent, said Sibley County commissioners Mayor Dale ZumBerge. recently approved new tools for Next year’s final property tax sheriff’s deputies to use on land levy and budget must be set by and water. the end of December.

The county board recently OK’d the purchase of WatchIncome, Expenses Guard video in-car camera sysThe city is planning to in- tem for $44,390. The new camcrease its contribution to Green eras will replace aging cameras Isle Community School by just in existing patrol cars. Chief over $50,000 to $70,483 to help Deputy Pat Nienaber said some the school cover its expenses. are seven years old or older The charter school’s enrollment and not all of them work.

Irish town baseball team from the proposed 2016 budget. The Irish planned to use the money to improve Irish Yard ballpark for the 2017 state amateur baseball tournament.

The city plans to take in $489,573 in total revenue next year. Taxes ($383,075) and a 1.6 percent increase in state aid ($86,620) represent the biggest areas of revenue for the city.

The city is planning to spend $455,873 in 2016. Offsetting the increase in school funding, Green Isle is reducing its spending on roads by 11.9 percent to $112,721.

The city plans to spend over $59,950 on public safety (sheriff’s patrol and fire) in 2016, a 3 percent increase. Green Isle will also increase spending on its parks to $43,320 -- a 2.6 percent increase over 2015.

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The county board also approved the purchase of a 2015 River Pro Hipro 176 RCC boat and trailer for $35,000. It will be used in water patrol and rescue operations.

The jet-propelled boat is wellsuited for Sibley County’s shallow lakes and rivers, Nienaber said. The Arlington Enterprise reported the county will offset the cost of the new boat by selling its existing boat.

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PROGRAMS AND PARTNERS: support to draw attention to Volunteers must be 18 or old- Now that the busy summer readhomelessness and poverty by er to work directly with guests. ing season is winding down we contributing to a Personal Care Volunteers under age 18 are are looking forward to planning Products Drive and volunteer- invited to help with the set-up programming and events for ing at PCC on Sept. 16 at Can- of the Expo Center on Sept. 15 patrons of all ages. Partnering terbury Park Expo Center in and with take-down after the with other community groups Shakopee. event. All volunteers working and individuals lets us do even “We are asking people to do- with guests are asked to attend more. Working together we nate regular family-size soap, a training session before their may be able to offer general inshampoo, deodorant and tooth- shift the day of the event. Those terest and book presentations, paste to PCC this year,� said trainings will be at 8 a.m. and homework help, crafts and inJennifer Romero of Cologne, noon. creased computer assistance. If who is chairing the event with The local event is based on you have any ideas about proEric Gentry and Dan Lauer- the national Project Homeless grams we can offer to children, Schumacher. “These are items Connect model used to mini- families and adults and want to that cannot be purchased with mize bureaucratic red tape to help please contact the library. food support dollars and are connect those in need with LOOKING AHEAD in big demand at food shelves. community services. Medical Library early literacy classes Our goal is to have enough of services, children’s dental ser- and ECFE storytimes begin these items to give them out to vices, flu shots, employment again on Friday, September 18 each needy family that comes assistance, education resources, at 10:30 am. to the event.� legal assistance, veteran servic- Big Read - The Scott County Worksite, civic groups, es, housing information, free Library System is partnering churches and organizations are haircuts, Minnesota ID cards with the Scott County Historiasked to conduct drives for the and birth certificates, driver’s cal Society to offer a commuproducts and bring them to the licenses and other types of as- nity read and book discussion of Canterbury Park Expo Center sistance and access to a wide Tim O’Brien’s The Things They after 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. variety of community resources Carried. Events will be held 15. Items can also be dropped will be offered at this year’s throughout Scott County in September and early October. off at the government centers PCC. and the libraries in both Scott The local Project Connect NEW ON THE SHELF NonCounty and Carver counties. was developed in response to Fiction: Training the Best Dog They will be given out at the the Heading Home Scott-Carv- Ever by Dawn Sylvia-StasiePCC event from 9 a.m. to 4:30 er “Plan to End Homelessness� wicz The Good Gut by Justin p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, approved by the Scott and Sonnenburg Life is Short by Jenin the Canterbury Park Expo Carver county boards in 2010. nifer Arnold M.D. The Friends Center, 1100 Canterbury Road, It reinforces the plan’s goal of of Jesus by Karen Kingsbury Shakopee. raising awareness by engaging The Soldiers’ Story Vietnam in “We also have a goal of having the community in efforts to ad- Their Own Words by Ron Stein100 community volunteers to dress the challenges of poverty man The Everything Mediterwork directly with PCC guests and homelessness in the two ranean Slow Cooker Cookbook

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Thirty Years Ago This Week

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, It was Friday, August 14, 2015, 10 months since my Dad, Lloyd Latzke passed on to his heavenly home.

Since I was driving through Belle Plaine to spend the weekend with my Mom I made a stop at Oakwood Cemetery to visit my Dad. I was in total disbelief when I stood at my Dad's grave; total disbelief of the condition of the cemetery grounds but especially the condition of my Dad's grave.

Like I mentioned, it has been 10 months since my Dad passed away and his grave has been

90 Years Ago (1925)

Playoff Champs Neil’s Pub won the 1985 Belle Plaine men’s softball playoffs. Members of the team were front row, from left, Ed Sexe, Steve Lehman, Jack Schuneman, Dave Edberg, Pat Sexe, manager, and Doug Schultz. In the back row are Bob Tousley, Rick Edberg, Randy Saatzer, John Green, Lee Sauter, Tim Burns, Andy Sexe, Tom Herrmann and Ron Hawkins.

Belle Plaine schools were set to open that coming Monday (Aug. 26) with an anticipated enrollment of 853 students, which would be down eight students from the previous year.

Six new faculty members were hired for the 1985-86 school year. They were Mark Moselle (high school counselor), Lisa Schmidt (librarian), Helen Carr (high school teacher of the educable mentally handicapped), Sarajane Myers (high school mathematics), Cheri Hanna (Plus Program teacher) and Nancy Kopperud (junior and senior high chorus).

Officials at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic School were expecting 85 students, and Trinity Lutheran School was forecasting 82. Teacher Ella Vogt, who left Trinity, would not be replaced.

After 2 1/2 weeks of testimony from almost 30 witnesses, the special commission investigating charges of malfeasance against Scott County Attorney Kathleen Morrison ended that Monday. Commissioner Lynn Olson, the Anoka County District judge appointed to head the panel, said it would be about two months before the commission issued a report to Gov. Rudy Perpich on whether Morris should be removed from office.

Simon Haefner, president of Haefner Enterprises in Belle Plaine, announced plans to construct an overnight campground south of Highway 169 off County Road 3. Haefner said 15 acres of land would comprise the campground.

Kristin O’Connell, 20-yearold daughter of Michael and Phyllis O’Connell of Burnsville, would be buried at St. Thomas Cemetery, eight miles south of Belle Plaine, near her grandparents’ gravesite. Kristin’s body was found in a cornfield in New York state. Tests showed that although she had not been sexually molested, she may have died fighting off an assault. Police investigators were calling it a homicide, an act of random violence in the small village of Ovid, N.Y. A joint investigation con-

ducted by Scott and Dakota county sheriff’s deputies and Burnsville police resulted in the seizure of a large amount of marijuana and the arrest of a Burnsville man. Using a search warrant, authorities confiscated approximately 200 growing plants producing more than 200 pounds of salable marijuana.

Searches in Scott and Dakota counties resulted in the seizure of hundreds of more pounds of marijuana.

A grand reopening of Bob’s Bar in Belle Plaine would be held that coming Friday and Saturday to celebrate a remodeling and expansion that more than doubled its size. According to owner Bob Ruehling, the bar now encompassed 1,850 square feet.

Opinions both for and against making a number of county offices appointive rather than elective were heard at a meeting of the Scott County Commission meeting in Belle Plaine.

Charles Snyder, 73, passed away on Aug. 19 at the Mala Strana Nursing Home in New Prague. He was born in Marshall and moved to Belle Plaine in 1960.

For the third year in a row, members of the Future Farmers of America in the Belle Plaine schools raised pheasants and released them into the wild.

Paul Diers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milan Diers, released 25 eightweek-old pheasants he raised from chicks along a fence line seven miles west of Belle Plaine.

The Belle Plaine High School football team was scheduled to open the season Aug. 30 at Janesville. The 1985 Tigers had a lot more experience than the previous year’s team, according to coach Dale Pudlitzke. Returning lettermen were seniors Erick Lockrem, Joe Edberg, Brian Shaughnessy, Paul Pudlitzke, Maury O’Brien, Shawn Buesgens in the backfield; Chris Fogarty, Mike Wolf, Tim Bristlin, Todd Hardwick, Tim Hardwick and Brad Johnson on the line. Juniors who lettered the previous year were Kevin Jeurissen, Jay Denny, Scott Hennen and Matt Fogarty.

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Belle Plaine public schools were scheduled to open Sept.

6 in their new building with 14 new teachers. M.G. Lindquist was superintendent and George Kartak principal. Maynard Harms was one of the new faculty members instructing the new agricultural department.

A trio of Bongards entrants swept top honors in cheddar cheese judging at the 1955 Minnesota State Fair. Elroy Buesgens was awarded the high mark of 95.60. Finishing behind Buesgens, in order, were Roy Hartwig and Kenneth Zeller, who was 1954 champion.

Miss Phyliss Bakehouse became the bride of Lorenzo Hillstrom at Owatonna.

There was a break-in at Hespy’s Texaco oil station, which netted the burglar about $35 in cash and merchandise.

Janeene Mahoney and Joann Hessian graduated from Mankato Teachers College.

Mr. and Mrs. Gus Heuer celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Olie Sandvik, in South St. Paul.

The Sullivan young folks of near Union Hill, plus some assists from the younger Sharkeys and Glisczinskis, practically took over the prizes in the 4-H exhibits at the Le Sueur County Fair in the swine and sheep divisions.

A large number from here attended the wedding of William Shaughnessy to Donna Donnelly of St. Catherine’s. After a short wedding trip, they returned to Idaho, where the groom was stationed.

At the Jordan Methodist Church took place the marriage of Amy Martha, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Leibbrand of St. Lawrence, and Robert Juni, son of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Juni of Jordan.

At the Henderson Catholic Church took place the marriage of Patricia Christen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Christen of that city, to Cpl. Donald Graham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kiernan Graham.

The Model Clothing store, defending softball champions, won the first two games of the two-out-of-three play series to repeat as champs for the Belle Plaine softball crown.

Miss Kay Seifert, 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Seifert of Jordan, was named 1955 Miss Jordan. Princesses were Miss Sydne Ann Nolden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.O. Nolden, and Miss Beverly Beckman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beckman Jr.

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untouched since the day of his funeral. His grave has not been seeded let alone re-filled from the settling. The foot of Dad's grave is so settled and with a crevice so deep that it is a danger to visitors to the cemetery.

The current grounds keeping of Oakwood Cemetery, with it's un-mowed and tangled grass, is of total disrespect to the many loved ones lying and resting there.

I wonder how much longer my Dad will have to wait for the groomed grave that he deserves?

Diane Latzke Sunderland Waconia, MN

Helping out North Dakota farmers with their grain harvest always drew groups of young fellows from here. That week five left for Church’s Ferry.

Raiding apple orchards was a common occurrence but William C. Renike thought it was going too far when raiders broke into his enclosed porch and took basket and all of a hand-picked bushel.

The Nick Melchiors were back from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for a visit in the old home community. Nick had taken work as a millwright in the big plant of Quaker Oats.

Tom Kirchoff, who had joined Katlyn Jeurissen the Navy, wrote home from Dahle Says Sydney, Australia, of an interGets Scholarship esting trip taken through the Added Revenue from Genesis South Sea Islands. is a ‘Great Sign’ At Beach, N.D., took place the Genesis Cooperative Assomarriage of Margaret McCaciation congratulates Katlyn rthy, formerly of Belle Plaine, On Aug. 10, Minnesota Man- Jeurissen of Belle Plaine as and Leonard Wilson of Beach. agement and Budget (MMB) a scholarship recipient of the The retail price of “regular” released revenue numbers for 2015 Genesis Scholarship Progasoline in Belle Plaine was the first month of Fiscal Year gram. Jeurissen, along with 22.1 cents, which included a 2 2016 that are $30 million more seven other area students, will than was projected. receive a $750 scholarship from cent tax.

The Auxiliary of the A.O.H. The July figures are 3 percent Genesis. held its annual picnic at Lake above the initial forecast, and Jeurissen is the daughter of Jefferson that year and 80 per- are attributed to larger than ex- Glen and Lisa Jeurissen of pected revenue from income Belle Plaine. She graduated sons joined with them. from Belle Plaine High School Manager Eckardt of the base- and sales taxes. ball team had played 19 games “This is good news for our this past spring and will attend up to that point, winning 14, state’s families, and a great the University of Wisconsinsign that our state’s economy is River Falls to major in the field losing four and tying one.

The Kohloff family of Rock growing stronger,” commented of Speech Language Pathology.

Island, Ill., was being enter- Sen. Kevin Dahle. “If this trend In high school, she participated tained at various gatherings by holds through the rest of the fis- in basketball, volleyball, Pep the Ruehling families whom cal year, I am hopeful that we Club, Tiger Pals and track and will be able to lower some taxes field, where she received spethey were visiting. for the middle class while still cial honors as Academic AllGrace Hessing of St. Lawrence making progress on issues like State.

Township and William Ander- strengthening our schools and son of St. Paul were married at increasing the quality of life of Genesis also awarded scholarships this year to: Abigail Borgthe Jordan Methodist Church.

Minnesota’s seniors. meier of Kasota, David Pioske Mrs. Patrick Hayes, 66, died “Individual income taxes con- of Le Sueur, Emily Stocker of at her home in Alberta, Can- tributed $14 million more than Jordan, Chloe Tuma of Montada. She was born Kate Shea was projected, and the sales tax gomery, Joseph Barbknecht in Derrynane Township and brought in $16 million over of Waseca, Easton Schuch of had moved from St. Thomas to predictions, which is a strong Janesville and Abigail Donkers Canada 15 years preceding her sign of a healthy and growing of Faribault. death. economy.”

Genesis is an agricultural coMargaret Colbert of Assump- A more comprehensive MMB operative headquartered in Le tion, accompanied by Mary report will be available in Octo- Sueur, with locations in Belle Colbert of Currie, departed for ber, and will cover the July, Au- Plaine, Le Center, Le Sueur and Seattle, Wash., for a sojourn gust and September revenues. Morristown, as well as Cenex with the latter’s brother and convenience stores in Le Cenwife, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas ter and Belle Plaine, and the Colbert.

Genesis Town & Country Store The marriage of Miss Angela and Co-op Tire and Auto in Gates open at 7 a.m.

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Mrs. Frank Wagener, to Jacob $10 for button allowing entrance for all three days Mahowald of Minneapolis took place.

Mr. and Mrs. William Zaun s Parade all three days 12:30 p.m. celebrated their silver wedding with a very large gathering of s Antique Auction, Fri. 28th 9:30 a.m. s Antique Tractor Pull, Sat., 29th, 1 p.m. relatives and friends.

In addition to celebrity ap- in Eden Prairie, the VFW in s Pancakefree & Sausage Sat. 7-11 a.m., 8 a.m. to noon Martin Quinn of Jessenland pearances, outdoorBreakfast, con- Rosemount and Sun. Mystic Lake’s bought the adjoining Matt Berg- certs, s Stage Dailyfestival area. Mystic Lake will bike Entertainment contests, slow—bike er 90 acres for $115 an acre. races, hot for rods and games, the Friday, donate28, $156:30 perp.m. rider and $10 s New 2015: Tractor Ride, second annual Northern Thunper passenger to the MMFF. 120 Years Ago Wanted: ExhibitorsRally of John Deere restored or hands not. Anything der Motorcycle will Theitems, five best poker will made by John Deere.

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Monte Perlin will make apMr. and Mrs. J.B. FitzsimFor during more info, go to The charity ride will take pearances the three-day mons returned from their trip to pioneerpowershow.com or Springfield, Mass., and brought the form of a poker run – par- event. The Fabulous Thunderticipants will be dealt a playing birds and Blue Oyster Cult, in call Mike Boettcher 507-995back with them the latter’s local band 1148.toLocated 6 favorites, miles east brother and sister, Michael and card when they begin and end addition their ride, as well as at three of will perform free outdoor conMayme Donahue, who were of Le Sueur, 11 miles west of throughout the weekend. to make their home in Belle the ride’s stops in the south- certs or 13themiles south ern Twin Cities metro. Stops Montgomery Founded in 2004, MMFF Plaine. include Canterbury Park, Val- seeks of Belle Plaine. (Follow to financially support signs) deThe 1895 state census gave leyfair, the American Legion ployed Minnesotans and their Belle Plaine Borough a populafamilies. tion of 1,031, and Belle Plaine Township 1,076.

A horse and pony racing program was held here. In the pony contest, entries were made by M.J. Hoye, Michael Morrison and John Mann of Faxon; Mr. Mahler of Le Sueur.

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Union Hill by: Edna Weiers St. John’s Catholic Church St. Scholastica Church Father Dave and Deacon Bob Saturday Mass at 8:15 p.m. at St. Scholastica Servers: Mitchel & Hunter Pomije Sunday Mass at 8 a.m. at St. Scholastica Servers: Jeremy Buszmann and Leo Pexa Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Servers: Jeffrey & Timothy Cram, Ashley & Grace Entinger Wednesday at St. John’s 5 pm Mass, Confession 5:30 pm ***** Catholic United Financial will have their fall gathering and meeting on September 14 at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Hall, Union Hill.

Sydney Smith celebrated her 15th birthday Saturday

August 15. Her parents, Dan and Bridget Smith and Leah hosted a party and dinner that afternoon for grandparents Ken and Sandy Smith, Flavian and Edna Weiers, also aunts, Audrey Zurn and Aunt Wendy and girls Payton and Melody from Oregon.

Humor Corner: Ole was recovering in the hospital. In the morning the nurse brought in bacon, eggs and apple juice. She also brought a specimen jar and told Ole to fill it. When the nurse left he ate his breakfast but playfully dumped the apple juice in the specimen jar. Shortly the nurse returned and said cheerfully, “I see we’ve eaten all our breakfast and drank our juice.” As she lifted the specimen jar she commented, “I see our specimen is a little cloudy this morning.” Tricky Ole grabbed the jar, drank it down and exclaimed, “Vell, in dat case I guess I’ll run it tru vunce more.” Horrified the nurse screamed and ran out the room.

St. Thomas by: Loni Graham Upcoming masses at St. Thomas: Saturday, October 3, Mass at 4 p.m. with Father Dave Barrett, wa-hoo like old times. It will be a special mass, even tho all our masses are special, for Gary and Shirley Rutt’s 50th Anniversary.

Saturday, October 10, 5:00 p.m. with Fr. Hessian.

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

Father Hessian said mass here in St. Thomas for and with a graveside blessing over the resting place of Kristen Marie O’Connell (January 12, 1965 August 16,1985) on Saturday, August 16, the 30th anniversary of her tragic death, still a murder mystery. Many family members were present including Kristen’s brother, Kyle, whose towering height over aunts Barbara Baer and Jean

Rybak, reminded us this branch is the descendents of “Big Bill and Hannah Shea O’Connell”.

Kristen’s Mom, Phylis is, once again in Ovid, New York, with a heart-wrenching job of speaking with authorities there on the progress, if any, in the investigation. Kristen was the daughter of Mike (1942-1993) and Phylis, the granddaughter of Pat and Lorraine Jirik O’Connell, and great-granddaughter of Ralph and Francis Boeckman O’Connell.Her roots are deep here as she rests in peace among our dearly departed near her dad. O’Connell cousins, Carol, Linda and Patti, stopped along the sidewalk leaving the services to observe the tree planted in their sister’s honor, “Shelly’s Tree” (September 2, 1964-January 3, 1983).

A boy, Jackson! Arrived at 6:04 p.m., weighing in at 6 pounds, 13 ounces on August 15 to Jenny Burns and Josh Thill. That makes three grand-

wednesday, august 19, 2015

City Council Orders Final Plans for 2016 Street Work Okays Man’s Request to Allow Bow Hunting on His Property

20 people that the council was only “ordering” the final plans, not “approving” them, and that the concerns brought up during the hearing will be taken under consideration.

Proposed for next year is the reconstruction of East Forest Street, one block of North Oak

by Dan Ruud Street and two blocks of East After hearing from several Court Street. City Administraproperty owners with some con- tor Holly Kreft reported that cerns about the city’s proposed notices were sent to 57 property 2016 street and utility improve- owners. ment project, the Belle Plaine East Forest Street, which City Council Monday night makes up the overwhelming unanimously voted to approve bulk of the project area, was the ordering of the final plans at the center of discussion befor the project, the estimated tween the council and property cost of which is $1,450,000. owners, including the proposed Approximately 75 percent of sidewalks. that would be paid by the city Property owner Chris Fahey and 25 percent through assess- said the city could save itself ments to benefitting property and property owners some owners. money by eliminating the sideCouncil Member Gary Trost walks from the project. and Mayor Mike Pingalore “I would recommend not putstressed to the audience of about ting in a sidewalk on either side of Forest Street. It’s been fine over the years with people walking on the street,” Fahey said.

Fellow property owner Bob daughters and three grandsons for Robert “Barney” and Jean Burns. We are more than happy to welcome him into the clan.

Kenny and Debbie, and Tim and Anne O’Connell were guests of Cindy Pope in Plymouth on Sunday. Ms. Pope is a former high school instruc- by Dan Ruud tor who taught in Le Center and The Belle Plaine City Council Le Sueur.

Monday night unanimously put Happy belated 50th its stamp of approval on a coAnniversary to Dan and Barb operative agreement with Scott Boisen on August 14. They County regarding the proposed were married in Lexington at upcoming construction of the the St. Joseph’s Church, now Enterprise Drive overpass. relocated to the Pioneer Power “As part of the Enterprise Showgrounds.

Drive overpass, improvements Shirley Rutt is recovering will be made to Scott County from a broken hip. She won’t Highway 3. As such, a coopbe well enough to work at the erative agreement with Scott Pioneer Power Show this year. County is required,” reportVery dedicated, she always ed City Administrator Holly shows up to put in a shift at the Kreft.

Halloran Schoolhouse, district She added that the county has 107 where she attended grade $700,000 allocated in 2016 school. Never misses... could for the project, which (per the haul in a cot for her? Get well, agreement) will be available to Shirley.

Behnke agreed.

Fahey also said that he would like to see the retaining wall where Forest Street meets Highway 25 shaved back some in order to better see oncoming traffic on the highway.

Kreft reported that the sidewalks were not included in the project’s preliminary report, pending review and recommendation from the public works committee and park board. The public works committee has since recommended that the final design consider sidewalks on East Forest Street from North Walnut Street to the eastern terminus.

A couple of other property owners, including Ron Stier, expressed concern about drainage in the project area, which is prone to flash flooding during heavy rains. Public Works Superintendent Al Fahey and City Engineer Joe Duncan said they are aware of the drainage problems, which will be addressed in the final improvement plans.

Property owner Jim Lange said some of the curbing on Oak Street still looks good and

questioned the need for all of it to be replaced. Duncan said some areas are better than others and it’s possible the city could consider spot replacement of the curbing.

Duncan said that the project area will continue to be surveyed over the next several months before the final plans are brought to the council for approval or disapproval. If approved, the project will be advertised for bids and awarded sometime in early 2016, with construction starting in the spring.

In other business Monday night, the council voted 4-1 to approve Ryan Herrmann’s request to amend the city code pertaining to bow hunting.

Herrmann, who owns property located in the flood plain north of the railroad tracks, had contacted city staff on allowing bow (not firearms) hunting in the area. The current zoning ordinance does not allow hunting anywhere within the city limits. Bow and arrow shooting

City Council (continued on page 7)

City, County Reach Agreement on Enterprise Drive Overpass the city by Jan. 15, 2016.

Other highlights of the agreement include: – The city seeks construction of an overpass across Highway 169 approximately 600 feet southwest of the intersection with County Highway 3, connecting County Highway 3 and Commerce Drive via an extension of Enterprise Drive.

– The project lies within the corporate limits of the city of Belle Plaine. Construction is anticipated to begin in the fall of 2015.

– The city agrees that the Orchard Street connection to County Highway 3 will be reconfigured in the future when

development occurs on the west side of County Highway 3, requiring either closure or realignment to the south.

Meanwhile, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has pledged $702,000. The remaining estimated $4 million to $5 million needed to pay for construction will likely come from a combination of city funds on hand and issuance of a Municipal State Aid bond.

Monday’s cooperative agreement with Scott County comes two weeks after the city reached an agreement with Ridgeview Medical Center, which plans to build a clinic near the overpass.

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Community Services

Chad Eischens • Community Services Director 220 S. Market St., Belle Plaine • www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us Summer Office Hours: M-T, 7am-4:30pm & Fri. 7-11am Phone 873-2411 Pre-registration is needed for all programs and activities

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

City Council (continued from page 1) is only permitted in a physical education program or at an authorized bow and arrow range such as the city’s recently opened Archery Park.

“I am asking for permission to be able to have the use of bow and arrow, by permit only, on private properties zoned flood plain,” wrote Herrmann in his request to the city for the zoning amendment. He added that all permit applicants must be land owners or have written permission from a landowner, and all must abide by Minnesota DNR hunting regulations.

Herrmann further explained that this area of land is “unique in itself in that it is located within the flood plain and has no chance of ever being developed.

“The railroad tracks give a

definite and permanent boundary. Allowing by permit hunting only gives the city and landowners more control over the activities taking place on the properties. The layout of the land provides ample space for such activities,” concluded Herrmann.

Two other property owners in the affected area, Virgil Stier and William Renne, wrote letters of support for Herrmann’s request.

“I own land along the river and it is in the city limits. I would also like it open for bow hunting. My land would be more useful if someone could hunt on it,” stated Renne.

City staff recommended approval of Herrmann’s request.

Some of the conditions include:

– Allowed only on private property north of the railroad tracks (six property owners), all other property is owned by the city or DNR. – Must follow DNR regulations and seasons for hunting with bow and arrow.

– If not the property owner, hunters must have written permission.

– No trespassing signs must be installed.

– Permission from landowner must be granted to recover wounded game.

The council voted 4-1 to approve Herrmann’s request and staff’s recommendation.

Council Member Cary Coop, who accounted for the only no vote, brought up a number of public safety concerns, ranging from the enforcement of no trespassing signs regarding juveniles to the pursuit of wounded game from area to another, all of which were addressed by Police Chief Tom Stolee.

Due to the Labor Day holiday, the next regular meeting of the Belle Plaine City Council is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 in the City Hall building at 218 North Meridian Street downtown.

Scott County Immunization Clinics Scott County Public Health offers immunization clinics on Monday afternoons from 1-5 p.m. at 792 Canterbury Road South, Suite A160, Shakopee.

No clinics are held on legal holidays. The clinic serves uninsured children and adults, and those individuals who have out-of-pocket expenses for vaccines. Vaccines available include those required for day care, Head Start or school enrollment, and other age-appropriate recommended vaccines.

Call 952-496-8555 to make an appointment.

Golf Course (continued from page 1) tively marketed for sale, Valley View Golf Course is reportedly available for sale.

Some courses have food service offering sandwiches, salads or light meals while others have more formal sit-down dining. He’s not certain about a restaurant portion of a golf course.

‘A Lot of Golf Yet to Play’

Sauter said the group is not yet certain exactly what it would do or how it would manage or improve the operation if it were to acquire Valley View or any other golf course. Using a golf metaphor, “We’re on the fourth hole of a round and we’re feeling pretty good,” he said. “But there’s a lot of golf yet to play.”

The group is working with a golf course marketing firm, a national firm that can put out “feelers” to courses that may be available for sale, Sauter said.

He’s not aware of any courses in the area that are actively being marketed for sale at this time.

The firm is also helping the group develop and refine a business operations plan should they be able to acquire a golf course. Sauter said the cost of a golf course could range from $1 to $10 million, depending on its condition, value and state of the business.

The group wants to know if area residents are willing to support a local golf course.

They’re hoping a survey will provide information that will help the group’s members make decisions on how to proceed.

Their survey asks how many rounds a player plays each year, where a player most frequently plays, and if Valley View reopened in 2016, how often might a player play a round at the course.

The survey also asks golfers if they found the price for golf and/or a gas-electric cart reasonable. The survey asks about a player’s interest in membership packages.

It also queries a potential customer if the menu in a restaurant is a deciding factor in a decision where to play golf.

“We’ll see what people have to say,” he said.

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Superintendent’s Update

By Dr. Kelly Smith

Congratulations to Dr. Ryan Laager who was recently selected to serve as the next superintendent of the Belle Plaine Schools.

Dr. Laager has a broad set of education experiences through his work as assistant superintendent for the Stillwater Area Schools and I am sure that he will do an outstanding job of leading our district forward in the coming years. Welcome to the Belle Plaine Schools, Dr. Laager!

The start of the 2015-2016 school year is just three weeks away and after a long summer break it is sometimes difficult to get children (and parents) back into a school routine. Here are some suggestions to help with this process as suggested by WebMD. 1. Re-Establish School Routines - Use the last few weeks of summer to get into a school-day rhythm. "Have your child practice getting up and getting dressed at the same time every morning," suggests school psychologist Kelly Vaillancourt, MA, CAS. Start eating breakfast, lunch, and snacks around the times your child will eat when school is in session.

It’s also important to get your child used to leaving the house in the morning, so plan morning activities outside the house in the week or two before school. That can be a challenge for working parents, says Vaillancourt, the director of government relations for the National Assoc. of School Psychologists. But when the school rush comes, hustling your child out the door will be less painful if she has broken summer habits like relaxing in her PJs after breakfast.

2. Nurture Independence - Once the classroom door shuts, your child will need to manage a lot of things on his own. Get him ready for independence by talking ahead of time about responsibilities he's old enough to shoulder. This might include organizing his school materials, writing down assignments, and bringing home homework, says Nicole Pfleger, school counselor at Nickajack Elementary School in Smyrna, GA. Even if your child is young, you can instill skills that will build confidence and independence at school. Have your young child practice writing her name and tying her own shoes. "The transition to school will be easier for everyone if your child can manage basic needs without relying on an adult," Pfleger says.

3. Create a Launch Pad - "Parents and teachers should do whatever they can to facilitate a child being responsible," says Pfleger, who was named School Counselor of the Year by the American School Counselor Association in 2012. At home, you can designate a spot where school things like backpacks and lunch boxes always go to avoid last-minute scrambles in the morning. You might also have your child make a list of things to bring to school and post it by the front door.

4. Set Up a Time and Place for Homework - Head off daily battles by making homework part of your child’s everyday routine. Establish a time and a place for studying at home. "Even if it’s the kitchen table, it really helps if kids know that’s where they sit down and do homework, and that it happens at the same time every day," says Pfleger. As much as possible, plan to make yourself available during homework time, especially with younger kids. You might be reading the paper or cooking dinner, but be around to check in on your child’s progress.

5. Talk to the Teachers - Of course, teachers are the reason your child is there. When you talk to your child’s teachers, ask about their approach to homework. Some teachers assign homework so kids can practice new skills while others focus on the accuracy of the assignments they turn in. Ask for the dates of tests and large assignments so you can help your child plan accordingly.

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

Kerfoot Zip Line Offers A Special Day, View of the Valley

Angela Haugen was looking for a memorable way to spend a day with her father before leaving for Army boot camp.

The trip to Henderson-Belle Plaine area to spend the day at Kerfoot Canopy Tours proved to be a really good choice.

Haugen and her father, Kim, recently drove from Leland, Iowa for the zip-line experience. Both gave Kerfoot a solid thumbs-up.

“We wanted to do something fun,” Angela said. She also appreciated the ability to make reservations online and view information about Kerfoot Canopy Tours. “This was great. It was definitely worth the trip.”

Located right off County Road 6 (Scenic Byway Road) just south of CR 6’s intersection with County Road 5 across the river from Blakeley village, Kerfoot Canopy Tours opened in June of 2013. Lee and Eva Kerfoot searched the area for over six months looking for just the right piece of land for a zip line course. They found it amongst the wooded bluff and ravines along the Minnesota River Valley.

They have slowly built up the business, adding new lines. It started with 10 lines.

Today, there are 14 zip line runs. Zipping from platform

to platform, visitors to Kerfoot Tours have over a mile of Canopy Tours will fly through zip lines, offering guests scethe woods. nic views year-round, from the lush greens beneath the ‘Low & Slow’ canopy to fall colors and the The experience starts with crispness of winter in the valground school. Guests learn ley. Cameras are available to the details of how to control record the beauty and exhilatheir speed on the zip lines and ration of your visit to Kerfoot feel comfortable in the safety Canopy Tours. harness. Their trained guide Because they are committed will also explain what awaits to a complete outdoor experithem over the next 2½ hours. ence, Lee and Eva recently The zip line tour starts out added the option of kayaking “low and slow” through the on the Minnesota River from wooded ravines, Lee Kerfoot Henderson to Blakeley. The said. But it won’t be long until leisurely ride offers riders zip liners enjoy breathtaking the chance to experience the vistas of the Minnesota River natural valley of the river up Valley from platforms above close. the canopy of maples, elms, Justine Kerfoot, a Northpoplar and birch trees. wood’s pioneer, inspired KerOnce a guest has completed foot Canopy Tour. She utilized a few forest zip lines, they her passion, smarts, strength will experience the 170-foot and determination living on sky bridge, a 50-foot tower, the Minnesota/Canada border a light hike and exhilarating by the Boundary Waters, opzip lines soaring over our ra- erating the Gunflint Lodge. vine and gorge. From there, Justine’s appreciation of Minthey will soar down into the nesota’s woods and waters has Minnesota River Valley. The inspired our Kerfoot Family, course has over a mile of zip and this canopy tour is a true lines with our longest zip line homage to our passion for bebeing 1,200 feet long. Zip lin- ing outdoors in beautiful Miners have the option of forgoing nesota. the last two short zip lines in Additional information on exchange for a 40-foot Quick Kerfoot Canopy Tours is availJump, an intense tethered se- able online at www.kerfootcure free fall. canopytour.com or by calling Overall, Kerfoot Canopy 952-873-3901.

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Charges Will Not be Filed Against Deputy Who Shot Man

Cologne Puts Park Splash Pad on Hold, Will Aim for 2016

Carver County Attorney Mark Metz has announced that his office has declined to file criminal charges against a McLeod County deputy for an incident in which the deputy shot a man outside the Kwik Trip store in Norwood Young America around 2:40 a.m. on April 17.

The incident involved an altercation between McLeod County Deputy Matthew Wyatt and a 23-year-old Michael Montgomery. After the Deputy attempted to prevent Montgomery from drinking and driving, a physical altercation ensued.

During the physical altercation, Wyatt shot Montgomery once through his arm, resulting in a non-fatal injury. Wyatt suffered a concussion and other injuries from the altercation.

Metz stated: “After a thorough and independent investigation, it became clear that no reasonable person could conclude that under these circumstances the police officer was not justified under Minnesota law in shooting the individual.

“After meeting with numerous witnesses, including Deputy Wyatt, and evaluating the credibility of witnesses and the

evidence, there is no doubt that the deputy conducted himself lawfully and in accordance under Minnesota law regarding reasonable use of force.”

Metz pointed out that an outside agency, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, conducted the extensive investigation, which included numerous witness statements, photographic and video evidence, medical reports and crime scene analysis. The Carver County Attorney’s Office also hired an independent expert in police use of force cases to review the shooting and provide an objective opinion. The expert concluded that the shooting under these circumstances was justified under Minnesota Law. Metz indicated that he could not comment further publicly on the facts of the case since a formal criminal complaint has been filed against Montgomery.

Montgomery has been charged with felony assault on the deputy and misdemeanor driving under the influence. His first court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 4 at the courthouse in Chaska.

Proposed Splash Pad May Need New Home

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It was proposed as an amenity that would keep families in town supporting local businesses during the summer months. But in Cologne, city leaders are wondering where the new splash pad will eventually land.

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Loved & Forever Missed by, Mom - Dorothy Jelen Sister & Family - George & Diane Martin Holly Martin, George & Jessica Fisher

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In Loving Memory of

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Legal Notices State of Minnesota County of Scott District Court First Judicial District probate division Court File No: 70-PR-15-14642 Notice of informal probate of will and appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors In Re: Estate of Terrence G. Larson, a/k/a Terry G. Larson, Decedent Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated January 7, 2011. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Deborah A. Larson, whose address is 19415 Oelke Circle, Prior Lake, MN 55372, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent's estate.

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

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

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

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

Dated: August 3, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts August 3, 2015 By: Vicky L. Carlson, Registrar By: Phil Bird Deputy Court Administrator Attorney Forrest M. Anderson #1946 7200 - 80th Street South Cottage Grove, MN 55016 651-459-0955 Fax 651-459-7521 forrielawyer@yahoo.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 12 and 19, 2015.

PUBLIC NOTICE of SCOTT COUNTY Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO) Public Hearing on the Preliminary VRWJPO 2016 Budget Notice is hereby given that the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO) will hold a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at the Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley, Minnesota, Conference Room 334, for the purpose of receiving comments on the Preliminary VRWJPO 2016 Budget and Special Tax District Levy.

The Preliminary VRWJPO 2016 Budget and Special Tax District Levy can be viewed online at www. vermillionriverwatershed.org in the “News” category after Friday, July 24, 2015. Paper copies of the Preliminary VRWJPO 2016 Budget and Special Tax District Levy, as well as requests for any special accommodations at the public hearing, can be obtained by contacting Katherine Carlson at 952-891-7086 or by email at katherine.carlson@ co.dakota.mn.us.

Agencies, groups, or persons attending the public hearing will have the opportunity to provide written or oral comments. Prior to the public hearing, written comments may be addressed to the VRWJPO, 14955 Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124, or emailed to VRWJPO administrator Mark Zabel at mark. zabel@co.dakota.mn.us.

Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 12 and 19, 2015.

State of Minnesota County of Scott First Judicial District District Court probate division Court File No: 70-PR-15-14636 Notice of informal probate of will and appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors Estate of Nancy Ann Timmerman, a/k/a Nancy A. Timmerman and Nancy Timmerman, Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent's Will, dated December 3, 2014, and ("Will"), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Robert A. Brungard, whose address is 5617 West 104th Street, Bloomington, MN, 55437, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn.

Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days

from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

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

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

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

Dated: July 29, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts July 29, 2015 By: Delores A. Beussman, Deputy Registrar By: Vicky L. Carlson Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Gerald H. Brandenhoff Attorney at Law 7900 Xerxes Avenue South, #928 Bloomington, MN, 55431 Attorney License No: 0010820 Telephone: (952) 944-5150 Fax: (952) 842-0999 Email: gerald@brandenhofflaw. com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 12 and 19, 2015.

PUBLIC NOTICE 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: May 22, 2008 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $244,168.00 MORTGAGOR(S): David J Valentin and Kari B Valentin, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100021278907859917 SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association LENDER: U.S. Bank N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Scott County Minnesota, Recorder, on August 7, 2008, as Document No. A806040.

ASSIGNED TO: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Dated: October 22, 2013, and recorded October 29, 2013 by Document No. A948252.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Situated in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota: Lot 14, Block 1, Prairie Village 1st Addition, Scott County, Minnesota PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1875 Anton Ct, Shakopee, MN 55379 PROPERTY I.D: 27-218014-0 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: Two Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Nine and 56/100 ($272,829.56) 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 above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM on September 3, 2015 PLACE OF SALE: in the lobby of the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 S. Fuller Street, 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), their personal representatives or assigns is 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat.

Section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Section 580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on March 3, 2016, or the next business day if March 3, 2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

"THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: July 15, 2015 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/Mortgagee Canadian Pacific Plaza, 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 2050 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 952-232-0052 Our File No. 14MN00251-1 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. A-4532550 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 12 and 19, 2015.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 11/25/2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $323,896.89 MORTGAGOR(S): Jon A. Mocol and Kathleen Hofer-Mocol, husband and wife with joint tenancy MORTGAGEE: Household Industrial Finance Company by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., as its attorney in fact DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 12/19/2006 as Document Number A759950 in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 04/04/2014 as Document Number A956068 in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 27-260004-0 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: SITUATE IN SCOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 4, BLOCK 1, PRAIRIE VILLAGE 3RD ADDITION, SECOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA. ABSTRACT STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1941 Groveland Way, Shakopee, MN 55379 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Household Industrial Finance Company by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., as its attorney in fact RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans TRANSACTION AGENT: None THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $418,560.42 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes.

Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 09/10/2015 at 10:00 A.M. PLACE OF SALE: Scott County Sheriff’s Office, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law.

The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six months from the date of sale.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not 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 03/10/2015, or the next business day if 03/10/2015 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

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

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 07/22/2015 U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee Klatt, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 22, 29 and August 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2015.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

State of Minnesota County of Scott First Judicial District District Court probate division Court File No: 70-PR-15-14643 Notice and order of hearing on petition for probate of will and appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors Estate of Arthur Frederick LeMieux, (a/k/a) Arthur F. LeMieux and Arthur F. LeMieux, Jr., Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on September 15, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Scott County Judicial Center, 200 Fourth Ave., Shakopee, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent, dated January 26, 2006, and for the appointment of Linda L. LeMieux, whose address is 3214 170th Street, Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration.

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

wednesday, august 19, 2015 Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

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

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

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

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

Stat. 524.4-205.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dated: August 3, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts August 3, 2015 By: Vicky L. Carlson, Registrar By: Phil Bird

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

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 22, 2003 MORTGAGOR: Sylvia H. Hill, single and James J Hill, Single.

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

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

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $96,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $100,694.47 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: September 15, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

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

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: July 7, 2015 U.S. Bank National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 19 - 15-002680 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 29 and August 5, 12, 19, 26 and September 2, 2015.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: August 9, 2004 MORTGAGOR: Jason J Williamson and Karen Williamson, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Navy Federal Credit Union.

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

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

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $326,900.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $297,370.05 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: September 29, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. ยง580.07.

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

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: July 17, 2015 Navy Federal Credit Union Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 134 - 15-005289 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 29 and August 5, 12, 19, 26 and September 2, 2015.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 23, 2009 MORTGAGOR: Trina Henricksen, a single woman.

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

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

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

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100315900000200500 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: River City Mortgage & Financial, LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 8429 West 149th Street, Savage, MN 55378 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 263890230 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 23, Block 1, CIC No. 1164, Lakeview Heights 2nd Addition COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $153,174.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $142,174.02 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: October 6, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. ยง580.07.

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

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: July 30, 2015 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 15-005292 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 12, 19, 26 and September 2, 9 and 16, 2015.

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 17, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Millicent Warrington and Baldwin Sawyer, wife and husband.

MORTGAGEE: Long Beach Mortgage Company.

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

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

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

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $640,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $915,776.33 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: October 15, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. ยง580.07.

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

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: August 10, 2015 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 38 - 15-002220 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 19, 26 and September 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2015.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 27, 2005 MORTGAGOR: Adam James Walsh, a single person.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc..

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

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

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100015700059100723 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: America's Wholesale Lender RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 12689 Independence Avenue South, Savage, MN 55378 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 262330050 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 1, Eagle Creek COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $233,910.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $309,139.79 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

PAGE eleven complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: October 15, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. ยง580.07.

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

weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: August 14, 2015 Bank of America, N.A. Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 18 - 15-005659 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 19, 26 and September 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2015.

Belle Plaine Police Report

The week of Aug. 10-16, Belle 3:16 p.m. someone shot out a Plaine police responded to the car window with a BB gun. following selected calls: Friday, Aug. 14 A woman on the 200 block of West State Street called the Monday, Aug. 10 A person on the 100 block of police department at 12:49 South Willow Street called for a.m. after purchasing a box of medical assistance at 2:37 a.m. Twinkees and discovering they A woman suffering the effects smelled bad. The officer noted of high blood pressure was the expiration date on the Twintransported to an area hospital. kees was two days earlier. The Police assisted a woman on officer advised the woman to the 100 block of West Church try and return the product for a Street at 2:56 p.m. with a report refund. of a do-not-contact order viola- Police issued citations at 2:58 tion. An officer contacted the a.m. to three vehicles parked man and advised him to stop all downtown during street cleaning and ordered them towed. contact with the woman.

Vandalism was reported at A woman at a business on the Heritage Park on the 500 block 1000 block of East Enterprise of East Orchard Street at 6:19 Drive called for medical help at p.m. Three boys burned toilet 3:16 p.m. paper, clogged the toilets and At 9:02 p.m. near the intersecsprayed soap around the rest- tion of Highway 169 and Quakroom. They agreed to clean up er Avenue, police cited drivers of two vehicles heading south the restroom.

A person on the 100 block of on Highway 169 from Jordan North Meridian Street called gauged at 90 mph. Both drivers for medical help at 8:35 p.m. A received speeding tickets. woman was transported to an A woman on the 900 block of South Walnut Street called for area hospital.

A person on the 100 block of medical help at 9:14 p.m.

West Church Street reported Saturday, Aug. 15 at 10:42 p.m. a violation of a A man on the 100 block of court-issued order for protec- South Eagle Street reported tion. A woman was cited. at 7:22 a.m. someone went through his vehicle overnight.

Tuesday, Aug. 11 While on routine patrol, an of- He found the car door open. ficer observed at 12:18 a.m. a The man said nothing was takvehicle with mustard and bread en from the vehicle and there spread all over the vehicle. The was no damage to it. officer documented the inci- A man on the 1000 block of Scott Lane responded to a call dent.

A person on the 100 block of for medical help at 11:26 a.m.

North Meridian Street report- A woman was transported to an ed at 3:22 p.m. a trespasser. A area hospital. woman was cited. She was then A person on the 100 block of arrested on an outstanding Scott South Linden Street called for medical help at 11:32 a.m.

County arrest warrant.

A woman on the 800 block A person on the 100 block of of Orchard Circle reported at South Grove Street reported at 10:35 p.m. a man with a broken 11:59 a.m. theft from vehicles. leg. He was transported to an A wallet was stolen from one vehicle. Nothing was taken area hospital. from the second vehicle.

Wednesday, Aug. 12 A boy on the 500 block of A man on the 100 block of Scott Circle was arrested at South Eagle Street reported at 10:09 a.m. on an outstanding 1:50 p.m. someone had gone Scott County warrant. He was through a vehicle overnight. also cited for possession of Nothing was taken. marijuana and drug parapher- A person on the 200 block of South Eagle Street reported nalia. at 2:53 p.m. someone went Thursday, Aug. 13 A man on the 100 block of through a vehicle overnight.

South Eagle Street reported at A person on the 300 block of

East Evergreen Street called for medical help at 3:31 p.m. A girl was transported to an area hospital.

A woman on the 800 block of East Main Street reported at 4:03 p.m. a property-damage crash. A vehicle was backing out of a parking spot and hit another vehicle. The driver was driving after license revocation and without insurance.

The driver was cited for both offenses.

Sunday, Aug. 16 Police assisted Carver County deputies at 1:41 p.m. with a report of a personal-injury crash on County Road 40 near its intersection with Highway 25.

A person on the 200 block of East Evergreen Street reported at 7:25 a.m. the theft of a black, seven-speed bike.

Fire Calls

The week of Aug. 10-16, Belle Plaine firefighters responded to the calls that included: Thursday, Aug. 13 Firefighters responded at 8:28 a.m. to the 22300 block of Union Trail (County Road 6).

A contractor hit a two-inch gas line. Firefighters secured the area until workers from Centerpoint Energy arrived.

Friday, Aug. 14 Firefighters responded at 11:31 a.m. to a fire alarm at a church on the 100 block of South Chestnut Street. False alarm.

Saturday, Aug. 15 Firefighters were dispatched to the 600 block of West Main Street at 10:36 a.m. Burnt food set off a fire alarm.

Sunday, Aug. 16 Firefighters responded at 1:41 p.m. to a personal-injury motorcycle crash near the intersection of Highway 24 and County Road 40 in San Francisco Township. The rider suffered minor injuries and was not transported to the hospital.

Firefighters were dispatched at 6:18 p.m. to the 100 block of West Church Street. Power lines were sparking. They secured the area until a crew from Xcel Energy arrived.

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Firearms and muzzleloader hunters who want to harvest antlerless deer throughout much of Minnesota this hunting season are reminded they must purchase their license and apply for an antlerless permit

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

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

“Hunters should review the hunting and trapping regulation book now,” said Leslie McInenly, big game program leader with the DNR. “The lottery applies to over half of the state permit areas this year, and Alex Leaf of Champlin caught the biggest carp in this year’s it’s important to start planning Belle Plaine River Fishin Contest, which was good for $300. It for the season.”

Hunters who want to parweighed 11.40 pounds. ticipate in special firearm deer hunts also need to apply for permits that are issued by lottery, and the application deadline is Sept. 10.

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

Late Results Online Results from Belle Plaine sports that take place after press time on Tuesdays can be found on the Herald’s Facebook page.

Nick Barlage of Green Isle caught the largest catfish that was not a flathead at this past weekend’s Belle Plaine River Fishin’ Contest. It weighed 15.70 pounds.

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(continued from page 13) new players to the pitching staff. With the second overall pick, the Tigers selected Trevor Vaubel of the Gaylord Islanders, whom BP also drafted last year. With the fifth overall pick, New Ulm’s Nick Dewanz got the call, and the final selection at No. 8 overall was Jordan Sinell of the Le Sueur Braves.

Welcome to Tigertown!

In other Region 6C action, St. Peter rebounded from last week’s loss to Belle Plaine to beat Gaylord 2-1 and secure its first back-to-back state tourney berths since 1979-80. The Saints play the game before Belle Plaine’s on Sunday, in Watkins, against Waconia of Region 7. Jordan has a firstround bye and awaits the winner of Hamburg and Chokio on August 30.

If the Tigers can whip the Buttermakers, they will play next on Aug. 30 in Cold Spring against the Hampton Cardinals, the top seed from Region 4 and also the victims of Brett Kruschke’s first town team win back in 1992. Watkins has revamped their ballpark, so follow the boys north on Sunday.

Jordan 11, Tigers 1 Fresh off securing a state tournament berth the week before, your hometown nine headed to Jordan to take on the Brewers in the Region 6C championship.

The Tigers outhit the Brewers but were otherwise altogether inferior, and not a whole lot more needs to be said.

Derek Dahlke started on the mound and struggled, going four-plus innings while giving up five runs (four earned) and an uncharacteristic six walks.

Ben Wagner was up next, going one-plus innings while yielding four earned runs.

Jonny Vinkemeier provided two much-needed shutout frames and was followed by Zac Dahlke, who got two outs while giving up two unearned runs. Chase Emmers faced the last two batters before Jordan implemented the 10-run rule in the eighth inning.

The Tigers collected eight hits on the day, with Wagner socking a pair of doubles among his three hits. Travis Latzke had two safeties with Pat Schultz, Matt Schultz and Wes Sarsland each collecting one. Jordan catcher Trent Simek, it should be noted, celebrated his 40th birthday with a long ball over the left-field wall and postgame cupcakes.

2015 Town Tigers Results and Remaining Schedule May 1 vs. Prior Lake L 6-3 May 3 at Chaska L 12-2 May 8 vs. Plato L 12-1 May 22 vs. Shakopee L 9-1 May 23 at Henderson W 10-4 May 31 vs. Fairfax W 2-1 June 2 at Victoria L 14-4 June 5 vs. Henderson L 12-10 June 7 at St. Peter L 10-1 June 12-14 Tigertown Classic

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Gray Tigers Baseball

Gray Tigers Rout Edina

by Mike Zellmann The Belle Plaine Gray Tigers (over age 35) baseball team won its final game of the regular season by 12-1 against Edina Friday night.

The Gray Tigers have been seeded No. 15 for the state senior baseball Class A and AA tournament and will host a game this weekend. Burnsville is the No. 1 seed, followed by Cold Spring and Minnetonka.

Brackets for the two-week-long tournament were not available

by Tuesday’s press time but can be found on the Minnesota Senior Men’s Amateur Baseball website.

Saturday’s games will be at noon, 2:30, 5:00 and 7:30 p.m.

Games on Sunday will be at 11 a.m., 1:30, 4:00 and 6:30 p.m.

Games will be hosted by Belle Plaine, Jordan, Waconia, Cologne and St. Peter.

Gray Tigers 12, Edina 1 Belle Plaine was missing three of its top four pitchers Friday night but still had ace Terry Knop to send to the hill. It was

like he was back in old form as he allowed only four hits.

The Gray Tigers used some interchangeable parts as Brian Morrison made his debut at second base and Paul Fogarty at shortstop.

Belle Plaine’s scoring started in the second inning with a lead-off single by Mike Zellmann and walks to Jeff Fahey and Morrison, which brought up Justin Johnston for one of his three appearances with the bases loaded. He grounded into a fielder’s choice to score one run, and a single by Brett Kruschke tallied another.

The Grays erupted for seven runs in the third inning with singles by Burgemeister, Fogarty, Knop, Fahey and Johnston, who put the “touchdown” on the scoreboard. The Grays pushed the game to the 10-run rule with a double by Knop, who was 4-for-4 on the night.

After walks to Fahey and Morrison, Kruschke would put the final notch on the scoreboard at 12-1.

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Fall Sports Practices Underway

In Full Stride

The captains of this year’s BPHS football team are, from left, Josh Juaire, Luke Narveson, The Belle Plaine High School football team is in full stride and pads this week preparing for Jonny Vinkemeier, Tyler Grieves and Taylor Yahnke.

Saturday night’s season opener at Norwood Young America.

H.S. Football

Tigers Open Season Saturday

by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School football team will commence a new era of Minnesota high school football when it travels to Norwood Young America for a 7 p.m. kickoff this Saturday against the Raiders.

As part of a statewide restructuring, the Minnesota River Conference (for football only) has been disbanded and the Tigers are a member of the South Central District, which includes many of the same rivals of years past. Included are Jordan, Le Sueur-Henderson, Mayer Lutheran, Norwood Young America, Sibley East and TriCity United.

Other member schools include Albert Lea, Blue Earth Area, Fairmont, Gibbon-FairfaxWinthrop, Jackson County Central, Lake Crystal-WellcomeMemorial, Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity, Luverne, Maple River, Marshall, Martin County West, NRHEG, New Ulm, Pipestone, Redwood Valley, St. James, The Belle Plaine High School volleyball team, coming off conference and section champion- St. Peter, Waseca, WatervilleElysian-Morristown, Windom ships and a third-place showing at last year’s state tournament, could be even stronger this Area and Worthington. season with all its firepower back, including all-state hitter Mariena Hayden, who is pictured in the middle of the pack but quite visible during a few laps around the gym Monday. The Belle Plaine will play three of Tigers are scheduled to open the season 7 p.m. Sept. 1 at home against Le Sueur-Henderson. A its games this regular season against former MRC teams, preview of this year’s Tigers will appear in next Wednesday’s Herald. while the remaining five games are against teams from a mix of other disbanded conferences (see accompanying schedule).

Most of them are larger schools than Belle Plaine is accustomed to playing in the MRC. The Tigers return a number of key players from last year’s squad, which finished the regular season 3-5, followed by two postseason victories before losing to Blue Earth Area in the

Volleyball Team

Section 3AAA championship game in Blue Earth on Halloween night.

Among those gone from the 2014 team are all-conference honorees Ben Stier (running back and linebacker) and Alec Selly (offensive lineman and linebacker). Nine other Tigers also graduated.

Leading the cast of returnees this season is three-time allconference quarterback Luke Narveson, who also plays defensive back and punted last year. He threw for over 1,400 yards, including 16 touchdowns in 2014. He also piled up nearly 700 yards and scored 13 TDs on the ground.

Narveson, a senior, will have plenty of experience to throw to as wide receivers Paul Nasby, Jonny Vinkemeier and Branden Schulz are returning starters.

Other regulars back on offense are senior Josh Juaire (right tackle), senior Tyler Grieves (right guard), and sophomore running backs Carter Brink and Marcus Walsh. Grieves was allconference honorable mention last season.

Defensively, starters returning include linemen Juaire and Grieves; linebackers Alec Ruud, Dylan Johnson and Danny McCann; and defensive backs Schulz and Nasby.

Other letter winners back include Josiah Schatz, a 6-7, 310pound lineman; Shane Buege (running back and linebacker); Ruben Baltierrez (running back, linebacker and kicker); Jeremy Buszmann (running back and linebacker); Wally Schultz (running back and linebacker);

Taylor Yahnke (lineman); and Nathan Herman (wide receiver and defensive back).

“We have a lot of experience back at key positions and a four-year starter at quarterback, which is very uncommon in high school football. We have a lot of guys back with a lot of game experience,” said Tigers coach Justin Johnston.

As for concerns, Johnston said one would have to be the “unknown,” referring to the new-look schedule in the South Central District.

“Just learning new opponents and, of course, playing bigger schools. But we are excited for the challenge.”

The Tigers’ captains are Narveson, Juaire, Grieves, Yahnke and Vinkemeier. There are almost 70 players in grades 9-12 out for football this season.

Assisting Johnston in the program are Pat Schultz (codefensive coordinator), Adam Smith (co-defensive coordinator), Charlie Kern (varsity assistant), Brad Narveson (varsity assistant), John Ristvedt (junior varsity defensive coordinator), Josh Otto (junior varsity offensive coordinator) and Joe Ploetz (special teams coordinator).

2015 BPHS Football Schedule Aug. 22 at Norwood YA Aug. 28 vs. Albert Lea Sept. 4 at Jordan Sept. 11 at Waseca Sept. 18 vs. New Ulm Sept. 25 at Tri-City United Oct. 2 vs. St. Peter Oct. 9 vs. Marshall Oct. 14 Start Section Tourn.

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Belle Plaine to Open State Tourney Against Hadley Sunday

Tennis Team

by Brett Kruschke and Mike Schultz The Tiger Train might not have the steam she ordinarily does at this time of year, as Belle Plaine putts into Sunday’s state tournament game against the Hadley Buttermakers with a 10-19 record. But the Tigers have punched their ticket none-

theless, and will take their first cracks as one of Class C’s final 48 teams at 5 p.m. Sunday in Watkins.

While the Tigers are making their eighth state tourney appearance in the last nine years, this is Hadley’s first trip to the grand playoff since 2003. The Buttermakers are the third seed

out of Region 13, where they finished behind No. 1 seed Luverne and runner-up Fairmont.

Following last Saturday’s 11-1 loss to the Jordan Brewers, the Region 6C draft was held and Belle Plaine welcomed some

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The Belle Plaine High School tennis team did some conditioning drills on the bleachers at the Belle Plaine Athletic Complex as part of Monday’s first practice of the season. The Tigers jump right into their 2015 schedule next Tuesday morning at Maple River. A preview of this year’s team will be published in next Wednesday’s Herald.

Cross Country Team Members of the Belle Plaine High School boys’ and girls’ cross country teams burst out of the school’s main entrance Monday morning for a quick run to begin preparing for the upcoming season. The Tigers are scheduled to participate in a Minnesota River Conference scrimmage run next Monday morning at Baylor Regional Park in Norwood Young America, and will open the season Sept. 1 in a meet to be hosted by Mankato East High School. A preview of this year’s Belle Plaine third baseman Dylan Nyberg tagged out a Jordan base runner during Saturday Tigers will appear in next Wednesday’s Herald. evening’s region championship game at Jordan.

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Class of ‘70 Get-Together Forty-five years after graduating, members of Belle Plaine High School’s Class of 1970 recently got together for a reunion at Borough Bowl. The class includes (back row, from left) Gordy Hormann, Kevin Possin, Greg Schwichtenberg, Mary Ellen Geisler, Beverly Cote, Leon Edman, Randy Carl-

son, Bob Schilz, (middle row, from left) David Murphy, Rose Riesgraph, Greg Manthe, Linda Schwichtenberg, Kathy Dvorak, Rita Fahey, Marlene Anderley, (front row, from left) Pat Miller, Theresa Sullivan, Terry Sullivan, Denise Gerdes, Judy Holmquist, Gail Seaver and Dwight Gerdes.

River Fishin’ (continued from page 1)

34.60-pound flathead caught by Joe Swalve of Janesville.

Nick Barlage of Green Isle also won $200 for reeling in the biggest catfish that was not a flathead – a 15.70-pound channel cat. Alex Leaf of Champlin won even more than that ($300) with this year’s biggest carp, which weighed 11.40 pounds.

A number of anglers stated that carp were difficult to come by Greg O’Brien of Belle Plaine took second place in this year’s this year, which will go down Belle Plaine River Fishin’ Contest with this 41.15-pound flat- as one of the hottest (day and head.

A record 271 anglers took part in this year’s Belle Plaine River Fishin’ contest, by boat and ashore. Pictured at right is Kristan Maccaroni of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources who saw to it that most of the fish brought to Court Square Park Saturday were returned “alive and well” to the Minnesota River. Assigned with the same task from the DNR was Tony Sindt, who is pictured below.

Observing the process were Blake Skelley and his cousin, Maeve. Contest rules state that fish must be carried to the weigh-in point in coolers or other suitable containers.

These fish are the responsibility of the contestants. The goal is to return as many healthy fish as possible to the river. Partial proceeds from the Minnesota River Fishin’ Contest go to Belle Plaine area youth outdoor training programs.

night) Belle Plaine River Fishin’ contests of all time.

As for Baynes and this year’s $2,000 fish, he said he caught it about 10:30 p.m. Friday near St. Peter. He used a 10-inch sucker minnow for bait.

Baynes said it wasn’t the biggest flathead he ever caught. He caught one on Father’s Day of 2013 that weighed 57-pounds, 13 ounces, which had he caught this past weekend, would have shattered the Belle Plaine River Fishin’ Contest record for a flathead, which was a 52.70pounder caught by Mike Stuewe in 2013.

O’Brien said “it was still light out” Friday when he caught his Alumacraft canoe-winning flathead in the Henderson area using a creek chub for bait. After getting the fish into the boat, the next step was to keep it healthy through the night for Saturday’s weigh-in at Court Square Park, the Belle Plaine River Fishin’ Contest headquarters.

A total of nine flatheads weighed at least 31.90 pounds this year. Another seven weighed between 20.95 and 29.35 pounds. Some $4,000 in cash and prizes was distributed in various categories.

Members of the DNR were on the scene throughout the day to periodically return the fish, which were kept alive in a large

live-well tank, to the river.

Matt Hennen of Jordan, who is a teacher at Belle Plaine High School, caught this year’s second-largest channel catfish (14.25). But it may not be the fish that Hennen will remember the longest about his night on the river, but rather the meteor shower he observed in the dark, clear sky Friday and early Saturday.

The meteor event Hennen was referring to is the annual August Perseid meteor shower, which takes place much of the month.

It is often described as “the best meteor shower of the year and a sky highlight of Northern Hemisphere summers.”

“We saw probably 30 to 40 falling stars,” said Hennen,

adding that “except for the bugs and the heat to start out, you couldn’t have asked for a better night.”

Following Saturday’s fish weigh-in deadline, Marc Hollahan of Jordan successfully defended his Keg Throwing Contest championship. Winning the Tobacco Spitting Contest was Dusty Hafner from the Minnetonka area.

Partial proceeds from the Minnesota River Fishin’ Contest go to Belle Plaine area youth outdoor training programs. In the past year, the contest has helped sponsor the Scott County Sheriff’s Youth Fishing Derby, gun training and the trap shooting team from Belle Plaine.

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perience moved directors from divided to unanimous. They referenced points on his resume that included assisting on a successful referendum, improved scores on state tests and working on a program that prepared students who didn’t plan on attending a four-year college.

Laager worked for three years as an assistant superintendent in Stillwater. He has worked as a high school principal in Stillwater and Anoka-Hennepin

school districts. Laager also worked as an elementary and secondary school teacher and technology integration specialist in Spring Lake Park.

Anderson has a year as an assistant superintendent on his resume. He has also worked for seven years a director of teaching and learning in Bloomington and two years a dean of students in Bloomington. He also taught for six years in Eden Prairie and Bloomington.

Renaissance Festival Preview Characters from the Minnesota Renaissance Festival welcomed guests to the festival grounds last Wednesday evening (Aug. 12) during a preview of the annual festivities held weekends (Aug. 22-Oct. 4) plus Labor Day and Festival Friday (Oct. 2). Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., the festival is celebrating its 45th year. (Above) Festival characters in-costume exchange greetings with visitors. (Below) one of the festival’s larger attractions took liberties with a guest’s snacks. The Renaissance Festival is located just off Highway 169 between Jordan and Shakopee.