Belle plaine herald december 16, 2015

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BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA, DECEMBER 16, 2015

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Council Brings on New Member; Salutes BPHS Volleyball Team

Tricia Malecha (right) of Belle Plaine used Facebook to help collect about 200 new or gentlyused purses filled with personal care products and other gifts for women. She dropped off the purses and gifts Friday (Dec. 11) at Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women. Malecha is pictured with Mary Ann Bigaouette, Southern Valley’s executive director.

B.P. Woman Ignites Impressive Drive to Help Area Women

Tricia Malecha has learned the power of social media when it comes to bring in donations for a good cause. The Belle Plaine woman helped generate about 200 purses filled with personal care items and other gifts for women and moms. The purses were dropped off Friday (Dec. 11) at Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women in Belle Plaine. Malecha used Facebook as a means to advertise the holiday drive. She had collection boxes at State Bank of Belle Plaine, her workplace (Matt Saxe Chevrolet-Buick) and Prior Lake Library. Her aunt, Leeann Busch in Jordan also accepted drop-offs. In late-October, Malecha posted notice of her project on several Facebook pages. Within a few days, she was overwhelmed with donated new and gently-used purses, personal care items and other women’s products. Malecha has made the rounds to the drop-off sites

collecting. Her small apartment is filled with the purses and other items.

Stopped Counting at 117

“I expected to get maybe 30. I stopped counting around 117,” she said Friday afternoon (Dec. 11). Malecha brought several large containers to the Southern Valley offices in Belle Plaine. “I planned to be done picking them up around Nov. 22 but they’re still coming in. We ended up with about 200 of them.” Malecha wanted to help women and moms who need a new purse. Each is filled with items for women, moms and young children can use, items they might not have when re-establishing a household. “Somebody is going to have their day made,” said Mary Ann Bigaouette, Southern Valley’s executive director. “A new purse gives you that feeling of something special.

Malecha established the dropoff sites because the immediate response was overwhelming. As a mother of three, she didn’t have the time to be driving all over picking up purses and other donated items. It didn’t take long for Malecha’s apartment to be filled with donated purses and other gifts. She waits for her daughters to go to bed to work on matching up purses with the various gifts that include gift certificates for cupcakes and new toothbrushes from Strait Smiles in Belle Plaine. “My kitchen and living room are filled with the stuff. The back of my van is full,” Malecha said. Bigaouette said the gifts are appreciated because many of the donated gifts Southern Valley Alliance receives this time of year are intended for children. Southern Valley will be distributing gifts to women and children this week. “We don’t want to forget mom,” Bigaouette said.

Fighting Emphysema, B.P. Pastor Hoping for the Best He’s Heading to Florida for Experimental Treatment

During an eight-week recuperation from heart surgery in 2000, Don Genereux began the journey that took him to seminary, ordination and eventually a call to a church in Belle Plaine. Genereux’s next journey will be to Florida for a treatment the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Belle Plaine hopes will extend his life and improve its quality. He’ll undergo an experimental treatment, one Genereux has faith will help. He suffers from emphysema, one of the many diseases included in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). An oxygen tank is his constant companion. The 68-yearold Genereux admits he was a long-time smoker, swiping

Don Genereux, pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Belle Plaine, is fighting emphysema. He’s hoping an experimental treatment using his own stem cells will regrow healthy lung tissue. cigarettes from his father when since I was 15. It was one for they would roll loose tobacco dad, one for me; one for dad, into thin, filter-less smokes. two for me,” he said. “It (the He quit smoking when doctors B.P. Pastor told him he needed bypass heart surgery in 2001. (continued on page 4) “I’d been a chronic smoker

by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine City Council welcomed aboard a new member, recognized a state high school championship team and addressed its regular bimonthly agenda all in the span of a halfhour last Wednesday night at city hall The new member is Henry Pressley Jr., who the council appointed to fill the seat of Scott Schneider, who resigned last month because he was moving to Shakopee. Schneider had over three years remaining on his four-year term. The city has the option of retaining Pressley for the remaining three years of the term or holding an election next year (most likely November’s General Election) for what then would be for the final two years of the term. The council has not yet made a final decision. Mayor Mike Pingalore administered the oath of office to Pressley, who served on the city’s planning and zoning commission for 12 years and was its chair when he applied for the open city council seat. Pressley will also take Schneider’s place on the following organizations: Cable Vision

Mayor Mike Pingalore, right, administered the oath of office to new City Council Member Henry Pressley Jr. last Wednesday night. Policy Board, Design Committee, Economic Development Authority, Finance Ways and Means, Highway 169 Coalition, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Planning and Zoning, Public Safety/alternate, Public Works/alternate and Scott County Transit. Not long after Pressley received the oath of office, the Belle Plaine High School volleyball team made an extremely rare appearance in the council

chambers at the request of the council. Players for the state Class 2A championship team were recognized for their achievement last month in St. Paul. Pingalore thanked them for their outstanding representation of the community and presented certificates of merit to the players. *Unanimously renewed a

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Belle Plaine School Board OKs Reduced Levy for 2016

Belle Plaine School Board Director Matt Lenz walked away from his final school board meeting not surprised no citizens attended the annual truthin-taxation hearing. After eight years on the board, departing board members Lenz and Mike Ludvik have grown to learn a property tax levy that is primarily driven by state formula doesn’t bring out a crowd. Especially when the school district’s share of property taxes are going down. Monday (Dec. 14), the school board approved a reduced property tax levy for 2016. The Belle Plaine School District will collect $4,741,411.42 in 2016. That’s $62,045.09 less in property taxes – a 1.29 percent decrease -- from 2015. While its important to note the overwhelming majority of the district’s overall $20 million budget comes from the state in the form of per-student aid, the school board is reducing its share of property owners’ tax burden. That’s a far better picture than the preliminary property tax levy the district painted earlier in the fall. It anticipated increasing its levy by about 9 percent, based on the preliminary levy set in September. But that number was based on incomplete information the district awaited from the Minnesota Department of Education. Once the district received all the information it needed from the state, reducing the levy was easy. “We really don’t control that much of it. Most of it is set by formula,” Lenz said. The reduction in the property

tax levy is primarily the result of reduced debt the district is carrying. The general fund levy is increasing by $28,827.19 (1.27 percent). But the debt service is down by over $91,200 – a decrease of 2.91 percent. The most noteworthy information from the annual hearing is the market value of property in the Belle Plaine School District continues to rebound from the recession. Assessors in Scott, Carver, Sibley and Le Sueur counties estimate the property

in the district was worth $967.8 million – an increase of about 8.8 percent from 2013 to 2014.

Contract Approved

With the Belle Plaine Education Association having ratified its contract with the school board, directors unanimously approved the district’s largest operating expense for the 2015-

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B.P. Librarian Melissa Smith Accepts Job in Prior Lake The Scott County Library System announced Friday the appointment of Melissa Smith as branch manager of the Prior Lake Library, effective Jan. 5. Smith, who lives in Prior Lake and looks forward to a much shorter commute, has been the branch manager for Belle Plaine only since February, at which time she took over for longtime Belle Plaine Librarian Georgine Gansen, who retired. Scott County Library Director Jake Grussing said Smith is a “great fit” for the Prior Lake position. “Melissa is a skilled librarian, a gifted manager, and has demonstrated a commitment to bringing the community to the library and the library to the community. I am especially pleased with her enthusiasm for creating exceptional experiences for every person who walks in the door,” Grussing said. Smith said her departure to Prior Lake “is in no way a reflection on Belle Plaine or Jor-

dan.” “This was my first opportunity to be a branch manager and it’s been very fulfilling. But I’m very excited about the Prior Lake offer and I’ve accepted.” Smith will replace Hilary Toren, who has been the head of the Prior Lake Library for some 20 years,

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One Friday Left Holy Family Christmas Silent for Santa House Auction and Bake Sale Sunday The Santa House, located on the vacant lot at the intersection of Main and Meridian streets downtown, will house Santa one more time this holiday season. He will be there from 5:307:30 p.m. this Friday.

Holy Family Academy in Belle Plaine will hold its annual Christmas Silent Auction and Bake Sale 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20 at the Belle Plaine Performing Arts Center located in the Belle Plaine District Cen-

ter. The Silent Auction starts at 5:30 p.m. Christmas music will be provided by Holy Family Academy students and alumni. The public is invited. Admission and refreshments are free.


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Holiday Concert

Army Basic Training Grad Branden Pickar, a 2015 graduate of Belle Plaine High School, enlisted in the U.S. Army on May 11 and left for Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., on Sept. 14. He graduated Nov. 25. He is currently attending AIT (Advanced Individual Training) with an MOS of Horizontal Construction Engineer. He will be home for the holidays to visit his parents, Tammy and Alan Pickar of Belle Plaine, his sister Kyeanna, grandparents Judy and Jack Adams of Jordan, grandmother Ann Pickar of Osage, Iowa, and grandparents Larry and Sarah Schuchhardt of Garner, Iowa.

Belle Plaine’s Patrick Selly (right) and Max Ponath led the Belle Plaine choir and members of The Noteables, a community choir, in “Do You Hear What I Hear” during Monday night’s holiday choir concert in Belle Plaine Junior-Senior High School’s South gym. Choir students in seventh- through 12th grades performed for a large audience. The choirs performed several traditional holiday favorites, concluding with “Bethlehem Skies” and “Silent Night” performed with The Noteables.

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Belle Plaine Police, B.P. Girl Scouts Sponsoring Toy Drive The Belle Plaine Police Department and Girl Scouts are sponsoring the Second Annual Toy drive that brings new toys to children in need. Through Dec. 19, the Belle Plaine Police Department is accepting donations for the toy drive. All donated toys will be distributed to local children who are far less fortunate. Last year, the Belle Plaine community generously donated 200 toys. The officers and Girl Scouts had a wonderful time giving back to the community last year. They hope this year will be just as successful. Some families are unable to purchase gifts for their children.

Collection runs through Dec. 19, 5 p.m. All toys should be new and unwrapped. Gifts are accepted for children up 16 years of age. Donations of realistic looking toy weapons and food will not be distributed. Suggested gifts for pre-teens include sporting equipment, board games, books, hand-held electronics and similar items. The drop off locations will be at the Belle Plain City Government Center, Coborn’s Superstore (during business hours) and the Belle Plaine Police Department (24 hours). For more information, call officers Brian Vycital or Mickey Semantel at (952) 873-4307.

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

WIC Voucher Pick-Up Days The CAP Agency WIC voucher pick-up dates for all residents of Scott County are the second Monday, third Thursday and fourth Tuesday of each month. Pick-up time is from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. at the CAP Agency, 712 Canterbury Road South in Shakopee.

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VFW Auxiliary News

The Belle Plaine VFW Auxiliary met on Thursday Nov. 19. A very busy meeting was to be had. We received a check in memory of Elmira Otto from her family. This is greatly appreciated and we will all her miss her. Christine Otto reported our Americanism Essay winners were Alycin Glowicki (first place) and Henry Ahearn (second place), both students at Trinity Lutheran School. Alycin’s essay has gone on to District for further judging. Connie Zurn reported we had 33 Patriots Pen Essay entrants with one winner from each school – Our Lady of the Prairie, Trinity and Oak Crest. Winners to be announced soon. Nov. 30 saw our Auxiliary playing Bingo at The Lutheran Home for Make a Difference Day. Treats and prizes were provided. A donation was made to the Vets Club for ongoing maintenance. A monetary donation will be made to the Food Shelf and to the family of a deployed soldier this Christmas season. Connie Zurn reported we have all dues but one collected for the year. She also reported we have a new member, Kelly Melo, welcome Kelly! The Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce recently presented the VFW Post and Auxiliary with a check for $1,500. We in turn gave it to the Vets Club to upgrade equipment in our kitchen. We can’t say how much this is appreciated! Thank you doesn’t seem like enough. Our next meeting will be Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. Hope to see you all there! Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. we will hand out Christmas cards at The Lutheran Home with a little cash in them from all the organizations, to all our resident Veterans. Feel free to meet us at The Lutheran Home and spread a little Christmas cheer, the Veterans soooo love to see us!!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone. Remember to always thank a Vet!


WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2015

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Jesse K. Wolpern Jesse Kevin Wolpern, 36, passed away Monday, December 7, 2015. The wake was held at Wagner Funeral Home in Belle Plaine on Tuesday, December 15 from 4-8 p.m. Service will be held Wednesday, December 16 at 10 a.m. at Water Brooke Church, 8725 Church Lake Blvd. in Victoria. Burial will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Belle Plaine with lunch served after at the Vet’s Club in Belle Plaine. Jesse was born February 7, 1979 to Kevin Alan and Cheryl Ann (Bembenek) Wolpern. He married Brenda Nesbitt and they had a daughter, Katelynn Marie Wolpern June 25, 2003. Jess moved to Florida in 2014 and worked for TSI Disaster and Recovery. Jesse enjoyed hunting, ďŹ shing, riding his motorcycle, camping and bonďŹ res. His biggest love was playing hockey with his daughter Katelynn. Jess was a good friend, loving father and wonderful son. He is survived by his parents, Kevin and Cheryl Wolpern; brother, Corey Wolpern; sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Chuck Tobias; sister, Laura Wolpern; daughter that he so adored, Katelynn Wolpern; step-daughter, Brittney; nephews, Ayden, Alex, Jack and Adrian; nieces, Desiree and Makayla; special foster siblings, Wenonah, Charlie, Eric and Desia. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Jack and Jeanette Wolpern, Florian and Dolores Bembenek; and uncle, Gary Wolpern. Pallbearers will be Mark Liebhard, Andrew Trout, Rich Bembenek, Randy Bembenek, Dustin Aune and Jason Funk. Honorary Pallbearer is Charles Campbell.

Wayne and Alanna Preuhs of Belle Plaine proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Lula Lavona, who was born November 2, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Shakopee. Lula weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces and was 21-1/2 inches long. She is welcomed home by big brother, Waylan, and big sister, Georgia. Grandparents are Dave and Carol Preuhs and Todd BlJosh and Alissa Henning of aschko of Le Center and Joel Henderson are pleased to an- and Deb DeMaris of Shakopee. nounce the birth of their son, Ezden John Henning. Ezden Senior Dining was born on October 12, 2015 Seniors 60 years and older are at 12:25 p.m. He weighed 7 invited to join us for Lunch at pounds, 9 ounces and was 1911:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. 1/2 inches long. He is welcomed For dining reservations please home by big sister, Josalyn, 3. call 952-873-6311 three days Grandparents are Greg and prior between the 9 a.m. & 12:30 Barb Henning of Veseli and p.m. weekdays. Ken and Wendy Theis of CarvA contribution of $3.75 is er. Great-grandparents are Bill requested for each meal. Henning of Shakopee, Kathy Meals are served at 11:30 a.m. Henning of Prior Lake, Carol Cardinal Ridge Apartments Rauch of Shakopee, Wes and CAP Agency Senior Dining Lavonne Koepp and Ron Sr. Wednesday, Dec. 16 and Jeanette Gerres all of Belle Country Fried Steak w/GraPlaine. vy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Pull-a-part Roll w/ Marg., Chocolate Cupcake Thursday, Dec. 17 B.P. Fire Department Chicken Chow Mein, Relief Association Steamed Rice, Oriental Vege52 CLUB RAFFLE tables, Soy Sauce, Chow Mein Pineapple Tidbits, Winner - $100 Noodles, Almond Cookie Chris Meyer Friday, Dec. 18 Baked Penne Pasta in Meat Sauce, Steamed Broccoli, Breadstick/Marg., Fresh Fruit, Vanilla Pudding Le Sueur Family Dental Monday, Dec. 21 Bright Side Day Meatballs in Brown Gravy, David Tycast, DDS Mashed Potatoes, Multi Grain 219 S. 2nd Street Belle Plaine Bread/Marg., Peach Slices, Le Sueur, MN 56058 Cherry Streusel (507) 665-6812 HeraldBites LeSueurFamilyDental.com Tuesday, Dec. 22 Lemon Pepper Tilapia OR: Chicken Breast, Wild Rice Latest technology Small town atmosphere Pilaf, Normandy Blend Vegs., Fresh Fruit, Chocolate Chip Complete Adult or Child Check Up Bar New Patients Special $75 Wednesday, Dec. 23 Exam, Cleaning (routine) & 4 X-ray Films or $50 off any Dental Service Beef & Bean Chili, Cheese Potatoes, Corn MufďŹ n/Marg., Fresh Fruit, Tapioca Pudding

Our Lady of The Prairie Catholic Church - Belle Plaine Fr. Brian Lynch 952-873-6564 Wednesday, December 16 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 9am–10pm Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, December 17 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 7-10 pm Eucharistic Adoration Friday, December 18 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass Saturday, December 19 4:15 p.m. Mass Sunday, December 20 8:00 am Mass 10:00 am Mass Tuesday, December 22 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 9am–11pm Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, December 23 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 9am–10pm Eucharistic Adoration St. John Lutheran Church 148 S. Chestnut Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Pastor Mark Johnson Pastor Sarah Timian sjlc@frontiernet.net 952-873-6492 Wednesday, Dec. 16 3:00 Staff meeting 4:30 Youth Choir 5:30 Pizza 6:00 Conf. & Connect 6:30 Worship Choir Thursday, Dec. 17 7:30 Church Council Saturday, Dec. 19 7:00 Weight Watchers 1:00 Party Kiewel Sunday, Dec. 20 Holy Communion 8 & 10:30 a.m. Worship 9:15 Sunday School Program Prek-Kindergarten 4:00 Connect Rehearsal 5:00 Connect Potluck 6:30 Connect Christmas Program Monday, Dec. 21 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 6:30 Boy Scouts Wednesday, Dec. 23 4:30 Youth Choir 6:30 Worship Choir Sand Creek Baptist Church Loving Serving and Obeying Christ Currently Meeting at 312 Water St., Jordan 9 a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship & Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service First Presbyterian Church 219 W. Main Street, Belle Plaine 952-873-2966 Pastor Don Genereux www.fpcbelleplaine.org fpcbelleplaine@frontiernet.net Inspirational Message Line 952-583-3302 Wednesday, December 16th Visitations Sunday, December20 Fourth Sunday of Advent 9:00 am Worship service & Sunday School Thursday, December 24 5:00 pm Christmas Eve Service Service of the Lord’s Supper Oratory of St. Thomas the Apostle - Jessenland Father Sam Perez 507-248-3550 Thursdays: Mass at 5 p.m. St. Thomas Catholic Church Sunday, Dec. 20 9 a.m. Fr. James will celebrate Mass Friday, Dec. 25 9 a.m. Fr. James will celebrateMass St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 111 S. 6th Street, Henderson Pastor-Deb Meyer 507-248-3594 (Office) Dec. 20 10am Worship

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Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church 500 West Church Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-6545 Pastor John H. Meyer Pastor Timothy Redfield www.trinitybelleplaine.org Wednesday, December 16 10:15 a.m. K-8 present Christmas Service at TLHA 5:30 p.m. Advent Supper (Taco Bar hosted by STiC) 6 p.m. Catechism Class 7 p.m. Joint Choir Advent Service (Usher Team 1/Video: Meuleners) 8 p.m. Membership Classes Friday, December 18 5:30 p.m. Home Basketball Games vs. King of Grace, Golden Valley 6:30 p.m. Christmas Bag Filling Saturday, December 19 9 a.m. Children’s Christmas Service Rehearsal Sunday, December 20 8 a.m. Bible Study 9 a.m. Worship Service with Communion (Usher Team 2/ Video: Anderson/Communion Team 3) 10 a.m. Coffee Hour (Hosted by TLCWM December Hospitality Team) 10 a.m. STiC Bake Sale 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study, STiC Bible Study, and Sunday School 4 p.m. Children’s Christmas Service (Usher Team 3/ Video:Schmidt) Monday, December 21 11 a.m. K-8 present Christmas Service at Kingsway 4 p.m. Home Basketball Games vs. Arlington Tuesday, December 22 1p.m. Trinity Knotters Wednesday, December 23 No School Zion Lutheran Church & School 14745 County Road 153 Cologne, MN 55322 952-466-3379 e-mail: brendathompsonzion@ gmail.com Pastor: Eric Zacharias Wednesday, 16th 9:30 AM “The Real St. Nick� Bible Study 5:30 PM Confirmation 6:15 PM Evening Meal 7 PM “The Real St. Nick� Bible Study 7:30 Choir Practice Sunday, 20th 8:45 AM Sunday School For Families 9:30 AM Worship Congregation Potluck – After Church Tuesday, 22nd Midterms Sent Home 11 AM PK/K Christmas Program 8 PM Dartball vs. Hamburg Holy Family Academy & Chapel Traditional Latin Mass 10679 182nd St., Belle Plaine, MN 56011 (952) 873-2582 or 873-6613 (coord.) Fr. Otto Keiser Sundays 2:15 p.m. Confessions 2:40 p.m. Rosary / 3 p.m. Mass Academy Mass - call for times

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West Union Lutheran Church 15820 Market Ave. Cologne, MN 55315 Church: 952-466-5678 westunion1@juno.com Pastor: Wolfgang Laudert Wednesday, Dec. 16 6:30 p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Choir Saturday, Dec. 19 7:30 a.m. Men’s Group Sunday, Dec. 20 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School R: Wayne Mortensen A: Carter Kienholz Wednesday, Dec. 23 6:30 p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Choir

St. Joseph Catholic Church 213 South 6th Street Henderson, MN 56044 507-248-3550 Weekday Mass: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:00 a.m. Thurs. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Mass at 6:00 pm Fri. Dec. 25 Christmas Day Mass t 9:00 am Fri. Jan.1 New Years Day Mass at 9 am & St. John-Assumption Parish 26523 200th Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Father Sam 507-248-3550 Sundays: 10 a.m. Mass Thursday Dec. 24 Mass at 4:00 pm Fri. Dec. 25 No Christmas Day Mass Thurs. Dec. 31 New Years Eve Mass at 6 pm Redeemer Lutheran Church 14226 W. 280th Street, Henderson, Pr. Diane Goulson 507-665-2932 On Highway 19, 2 miles East of Highway 169 Wednesday, Dec. 16 6:30 pm Confirmation Thursday, Dec. 17 7:00 pm LifeTree CafÊ, LS Mall, The Branch Sunday, December 20 Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:30 am Sunday School, Teen Times, Adult Education 9:30 am Worship Monday, Dec. 21 6:30 p.m. Longest Night Worship, for those grieving Tuesday, Dec. 22 10 a.m. Worship & Communion LS Nursing Home 10:30 a.m. Text Study 7 p.m. lefe Tree Cafe, Le Sueur Mall, The Branch Wednesday, Dec. 23 No Confirmation River Rock Church Sunday Worship Service, Children’s Church & Nursery at Chatfield Elem. School, 330 S. Market St. riverrockchurch.com (952) 873-5453 PO Box 184 Belle Plaine, MN 56011 email: staff@riverrockchurch.com Lead Pastor Rev. Chris Teien Associate Pastor Dan Jetto (*Please call for small groups locations) *330 S. Market St. **124 W. Main St.

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disease) has been getting progressively worse.� Genereux measures the progress in the disease by amount of time since he could walk up the steps from First Presbyterian’s basement to its main floor without having to stop and catch his breath. Later this month, Genereux and his wife, Sue, will travel to the U.S. Stem Cell Clinic in Sunrise, Fla. After examinations, his plan is to undergo treatment using stem cells from his own body to regrow lung tissue. The stem cells are returned to the body intravenously. Another component of the treatment uses protein-rich plasma nebulized for inhalation to create a more positive climate in the lungs, helping the stem cells aid in the growth of new lung tissue. Some stem cells are banked for future use. In April, doctors will monitor Genereux’s lung function to determine if the treatment helped. He expects his ability to manage the church steps will provide an indication before the formal test results arrive. The stem cell treatment is still in its experimental stages. The results have been promising but have yet to win government approval as a proven treatment against emphysema. Because the treatment is still experimental, Genereux said, his health insurance doesn’t cover the treatments. Each treatment costs $7,500. Additional stem cells will be harvested for $2,000 and stored cryogenically for $200 per year. He has established a GoFundMe account to help him raise funds for the treatment. The account is accessible through Genereux’s Facebook page. The direct route to the account is www.gofundme.com/ bdcttjqk

A Helping Hand First Presbyterian Church Pastor Don Genereux has established a GoFundMe account to help him pay the $7,500 fee for an experimental treatment using his own stem cells to help regrow lung tissue. The direct route to the account is www.gofundme. com/bdcttjqk

The Road to B.P.

The church was his second career. He grew up on the near north side of Minneapolis in post World War II projects. As a boy, Genereux attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School and later St. John’s Prep School in Collegeville, Minn. His first career was in public education. He worked as a psychiatric social worker at the U of Minnesota Hospitals and then as school social worker in Minneapolis. Later, Genereux went into school administration at Keewaydin Elementary School, just east of Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis. He worked in public education for 28 years before retiring in 2005. He had planned to retire after 30 years with Minneapolis Public Schools then get a principal job in the suburbs to help his youngest child get through college, buy a cabin up north and a fishing boat. But the plan changed in August 2000 when he needed heart surgery and doctors discovered the COPD. “I inherited my dad’s bad heart,� he said. During the eight weeks of recovery and rehabilitation from the triple bypass surgery, Genereux prayed for direction since he was given a “mulligan,� a do-over, for the rest of his life. Bad, Getting Worse Out of that came a sense of Currently, his lungs are work- call to Stephen’s Ministry at ing at about half capacity. His his church and reading through condition will only deteriorate the Bible in one-year class. Sue without treatment. Genereux asked him if he was consideris hoping to maintain the high- ing becoming a pastor when est quality of life for as long as she saw him reading the Bible possible, he said. daily. He has researched the treat- His pastor, John Crosby, from ments and their success rates, Christ Presbyterian Church in studying as much data as is Edina offered him advice. He available. told Genereux not to make any “This is all I am asking for quick decisions. Christmas. I realize that I will “He said, take a year to pray,� not get ‘normal’ lungs or the Genereux said. lungs of my youth, but I am The year was time well spent. praying for breathing improve- Genereux entered Bethel Semiment, to be able to walk and nary and earned masters depreach without gasping for grees in theology and divinity. breath, to be able to move about After ordination, he was called without oxygen tanks.� to First Presbyterian Church in Genereux knows there is no Belle Plaine in 2008. guarantee they will enhance or He has seen the small church extend his life. struggle with finance. It cur“I’ve made peace with God a rently has 36 registered memlong time ago,� he said. bers, 25 who attend services For now, he is simply waiting regularly. for the trip to Florida. He tries “The relationships we have, to enjoy life each day. He lives it’s just a joy,� he said. by the philosophy that life is to Many of the church’s membe lived, not observed. bers are community activists. Genereux’s Facebook page First Presbyterian has hosted contains a photo of him skydiv- homeless families in the Famiing, attached to an instructor. lies Moving Forward program. “I’m doing what I can do. They donated 360 boxes of Once you do that, you’re done,� toys and other gifts to Operahe said. tion Christmas Child. Many of Genereux’s doctor has nixed its members volunteer time to skydiving from the list of ac- the Belle Plaine Food Shelf and ceptable activities. Zip-lining is delivering Meals on Wheels. still OK. He likes to play golf Genereux is in Belle Plaine with Sue. Nine holes requires two days a week, typically Sunthe use of a cart. day and Wednesday. The drive “I get penalty strokes for hit- to Belle Plaine from his home ting good shots,� he said. in Robbinsdale gives Genereux Genereux must control his time to reflect on his life, his daily activities, making sure work and enjoy the beauty of he gets plenty of rest between the river valley. activities. He admits to pushing Genereux truly is a man at the boundaries established by peace with his life. “I love this his wife and doctors. church,� he said. “I am ready to “I’m a bad patient,� Genereux go to heaven any time the Lord 4 C &1. )&$ ",=8+.; said. “I obey my wife, most of calls me, but I enjoy life and I the time.� think God has other things for me to do.�

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million, a 2.2 percent decrease. expansion. Belle Plaine Library The county has no plans for ad- Commissioners also credited 125 W Main St ditional debt in 2016. Shelton with fostering a positive 952-873-6767 Overall, Scott County’s to- workplace atmosphere, one that website: www.scottlib.org The Scott County Board com- tal budget of $142.4 million has won high marks for profesLibrary Hours: pleted its business for 2015 reflects a 3.6 percent increase sionalism and courteous service Sunday & Monday Closed yestrday (Dec. 15), approving for 2016. It includes state and from citizens. The board lauded Tuesday 10 am-5 pm the county’s 2016 property tax federal money as well as levy the staff’s work under Shelton’s Wednesday 1 pm-8 pm levy and budgets. dollars. The overall budget in- leadership serving the commuThursday 1 pm-8 pm Commissioners unanimously cludes $92.9 million for gener- nity at a time when staff is chalFriday 10 am-5 pm approved a 3½ percent increase al government, $35.49 million lenged by a growing workload. Saturday 10 am-2 pm LIBRARY HOLIDAY CLOS- in the net levy, increasing it to for road & bridge construction, Commissioners also praised INGS: December 24 & 25; De- $60.83 million. The increase is $6.02 million for capital im- Shelton for the positive, repart of a balanced budget plan provement and $6.7 million for spectful relationships he has cember 31 at 5:00 pm of “sound fiscal managementâ€? debt service. forged with entities like Three CHILDREN’S CORNER intended to avoid spikes in the Rivers Park District, the soil & Holidays @ the Library-Piclevy, said Kevin Ellsworth, the water conservation district, the tures with Santa Shelton Doing CDA, plus the county’s cities, Saturday, December 12 • 11:00 county’s chief financial officer at the annual Truth-in-Taxation townships and tribal commu‘Fantastic’ Job am–1:30 pm Commissioners also approved nity. Santa Claus is coming to town! hearing Dec. 3. Come to the Belle Plaine Library Over three-fourths of the levy the performance review of Pleased with his work, the to visit Santa, take pictures, goes to general government. County Administrator Gary board awarded Shelton a 3.4 and tell him what you want for About $1.19 million is allocated Shelton Tuesday morning. The percent salary increase that to capital improvements while board approved a resolution elevates his annual salary to Christmas! CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS $6.73 million will help fund the that states Shelton is doing “a $160,099. county’s debt. Scott County is fantastic job as county adminisPajama Storytime Wednesday, December 16-6:30 allocating $4.49 million of the trator and they would like him Board OKs Salaries levy to roads. The county will to continue to maintain the or- Commissioners also approved pm Come in your pajamas for a use just over $1 million of the ganization on what they see as in their final meeting of the year holiday storytime filled with levy for retiree health insur- a solid course.â€? 2016 salary increases for thembooks, songs & games. ance. The approval rating came af- selves, County Sheriff Kevin Early Literacy Storytime The levy hike will increase the ter a Dec. 1 closed-door per- Studnicka and County Attorney Class & ECFE Storytime will county’s share of property taxes formance review of Shelton’s Ron Hocevar. begin January 22. Story times for 81 percent of property own- work the past year. The board The increases are based on the and classes will be held on Fri- ers. The average house in Scott discussed with Shelton and average salaries of commisdays at 10:30 am through April County will see an increase of then amongst themselves his sioners, county sheriffs and at22. $45 in 2016, Ellsworth said. work on fiscal sustainability, torneys in metro area counties, Waggin’ Tales The levy helps fund the promoting economic develop- excluding Ramsey and HenneWednesday, February 24 6:00- county’s operating and overall ment, maintaining a productive pin counties. The salaries are 7:30 pm budgets. Commissioners set work culture and enhancing in- intended to provide equitable Drop-in and meet with a Read- Scott County’s 2016 operating tergovernmental relations. compensation for the elected ing Education Assistance Dog budget at $94.15 million, a 6.9 As the leader of county staff, officials compared to their (READ). Practice your reading percent increase for day-to-day Shelton and his budget team counterparts. with a dog with a good ear for expenses of county-provided were lauded for navigating the Scott County commissionstories. programs. The increase in the recession and keeping levy ers will receive a 1 percent TEENS operating budget includes new increases manageable. The increase, raising their salaries Wednesday, December 30 6:00- staff – funded by state and fedcounty achieved an AAA bond to $57,919. They also receive -8:00 pm is Teen Night. eral funding – as well as new rating for the first time ever in $50 per day for board-approved Drop in the last Wednesday of equipment and some projects. committee meetings. 2015. every month for a fun event at About 70 percent of the operat- Board members were im- Sheriff Kevin Studnicka’s salthe Belle Plaine Library. Activiing budget goes toward its staff. pressed with the work Shel- ary will increase by 2.3 percent ties include board games, crafts, food, or another fun boredom “We ‘re a people organization,â€? ton and the county have done to $141,027. Scott County AtEllsworth said. with SCALE and the Commu- torney Ron Hocevar’s 2013 salbuster! The 2016 capital budget -nity Development Authority in ary will increase by 5.3 percent TECHNOLOGY CLASSES which pays for trucks and con- making the county an attractive to $154,501. 1. There’s and App for That 2. Microsoft Word Basics Parts struction projects -- is at $47.34 place for business and business 1&2 3. Make the most of Google Docs 4. Microsoft Excel Basics Parts Scott County commissioners approved the county’s 2016 budgets Tuesday as well as the levy that 1&2 will help fund them. A general breakdown of county spending is below. 5. Microsoft PowerPoint Basics Budget Gross Levy County Program Aid 2016 Revenue 2016 Expenses 6. Google Tools General Gov’t $52,268,155 $4,884,116 $40,621,764 $92,904,306 7. Facebook 101 Capital Improvement $1,195,501 $0 $1,419,627 $6,016,844 Learn more and register online Debt $6,730,333 $0 $0 $6,730,333 at www.scottlib.org or contact Road & Bridge Const. $4,490,127 $0 $23,422,449 $35,485,057 the library. Retiree Health Ins. $1,030,000 $0 $0 $1,030,000 NEW ON THE SHELF Ref- Law Library $0 $0 $216,985 $216,985 erence: The World Almanac Totals $65,714,116 $4,884,116 $65,680,825 $142,383,525 and Book of Facts 2016 The Source: Scott County 2016 edition of The World AlmanacÂŽ reviews the events of 2015 and will be your go-to source for any questions on any topic in the upcoming year. It will answer all of your trivia needs--from history and sports (continued from page 1) to geography, pop culture, and a 3½ increase in 2016-17. much more. Non-Fiction: 16 and 2016-17 school years. $1,330,312.61. GED: Strategies, Practice & The two-year agreement in- Superintendent Ryan Laager * Accepted the resignations of Review by Kaplan. Strategies, cludes a 7.35 percent increase said the increases are in line Annette Moylan as girls’ tennis practice, and review for all sec- in its cost. 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was pastor at St. John’s and Assumption churches, Sibley County, and later at St. Thomas Church, Le Sueur County. Three Le Sueur girls were injured when they were struck by a car while crossing a street in New Prague. Injured were Colleen Casey, 22, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Casey, formerly of Belle Plaine; Rita Osdoba, 25, and Kay Byrne, 24. Santa Claus made his third appearance in Belle Plaine that holiday season, visiting B & B Equipment. Earlier in the month the Chamber of Commerce had Santa set up at the elementary school and Matt’s Variety held a Santa night.

Care Bear Winners Four of five Belle Plaine Elementary School students who won Care Bears in a contest sponsored by Women’s Day magazine were pictured in the Herald on Dec. 18, 1985. From left are Shelly Keohane, Tammy Stier, Molly Morrison and Kevin O’Laughlin. Also winning the prize but not pictured was Susie Simcox. School officials said the children were among 25 from throughout the state who won honorable mention for submitting stories telling what they did to show they are caring people. All were fourth-graders. Only 2,630 voters county-wide turned out on a bitterly cold Dec. 17 to soundly defeat two controversial issues that would have given the county commissioners more appointive powers. The proposal to combine the county treasurer and auditor offices and make it appointive was defeated 2,123 to 498. The proposal to allow the county board to appoint a county civil counsel to take away some of the duties of the county attorney was defeated 2,164 to 450. Belle Plaine had a turnout of 257 voters. It became evident that future developers in Belle Plaine may have trouble getting a sewer extension hookup unless the city and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) could work out their differences over discharge violations from the city’s sewage lagoon. Mayor Frances Schuman received a letter from the MPCA informing the city that the agency will no longer approve sewer extension permits because of consistent overloading of the city’s two sewage ponds, resulting in unauthorized discharges into the Minnesota River. The letter to the city also indicated that the MPCA would be willing to work with the city in resolving the problem. Anderson Drug of Belle Plaine was going out of business after more than 35 years as a pharmacist here. Bob Anderson announced he was liquidating his stock and would be closing the store. Anderson purchased the drug store from N.B. Thomton in the 1950s after being associ-

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ated with him in the business for a few years. Thomton had purchased the store from the Paul Ehrenberg estate in the late-1930s. Simon Haefner’s proposal to build a campground went down to defeat by a 3-1 vote following a lively public hearing before the city council. The campground was to have been built on a 15-acre tract south of Highway 169 off County Road 3. The 54-year-old Riverside Ballroom in Carver was destroyed by an early-morning fire that Friday. The loss was estimated at over $300,000. The fire was ruled accidental but its cause was still not certain. Over the years, many of the “oldtime� well-known bands played there, including Whoopy John, Six Fat Dutchmen, Frank Ikenbush, and for modern dances, Guy DeLeo. The Development Corporation of Belle Plaine was continuing to distribute petitions calling for a metro phone system in Belle Plaine. Ron Hennen and Chuck Perkins were chairing the petition drive. Howard C. Smith, age 90, of Belle Plaine, passed away Dec. 16 at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home. Mr. Smith was born Sept. 24, 1895 in St. Lawrence Township. He enlisted in the Navy on Dec. 13, 1917 during World War I and served aboard the USS Illinois. Decorative Christmas stamps, 43,000 of them, were a sellout at the Belle Plaine Post Office that holiday season as local residents mailed out more than 600 packages and 50,000 Christmas cards. “The volume of packages and mail was more than last year,� said Postmaster Linda Ernst, “but everything went real well because people mailed early.� The Belle Plaine High School boys’ basketball team lost to conference-leading Le Sueur 69-56. Jeff Johnson had 17 points for the Tigers, while Paul Pudlitzke added 11 points and 10 rebounds. The Tiger girls’ hoops team raised its record to 3-1 with wins over Henderson (60-39) and Norwood-Young America

(59-39). Laurie Wolpern and Julie Halquist were the top scorers for Belle Plaine in both games. The BPHS wrestling team rolled over Le Sueur 53-11. Winning six-pointers for the Tigers were Emmett Fogarty, Jim Buesgens, Jeff Bahr, Andy Fogarty, Tim Siegle, Shawn Buesgens, Pat Daly and Brian Stier.

60 Years Ago (1955)

Fire of unknown origin leveled the 35- by 60-foot modern barn on the Maurice E. Moriarty farm. Thirty-two head of cattle, a tractor, electric barn cleaner, approximately 2,500 bales of alfalfa, milking equipment and various other equipment were inside the barn and all were lost in the blaze. M.J. Daly was chairman of the 1956 USO campaign drive for Scott County. The Belle Plaine Rod and Gun Club set up a committee with Lee Mueller as chairman to erect pheasant feeders for numerous spots around the Belle Plaine area to prevent pheasants from starving. Funeral services for Mrs. William Nevin, one of Green Isle’s oldest residents, took place at St. Brendan’s Church, Green Isle. Mrs. Nevin was 89 years old. Mr. and Mrs. John Splett sold Belle Plaine Recreation to Noble Lockrem, who formerly owned it. Mr. and Mrs. Splett operated the property, bowling alley and cafe, for over a year. The area was hit with the coldest pre-Christmas weather that most could recall. One morning gave a record low for this time of year as local thermometers registered 22 below zero. Mrs. Mary Meisinger, widow of the late John Meisinger, died in St. Paul at the age of 81. A surprise party was given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. George Busch on their 20th wedding anniversary. Rev. Lawrence Carey, a pioneer priest in this area and later at Rosemount, died at St. Mary’s Hospital. Father Carey

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Scott County HHW Facility to be Closed for One Month

The Scott County Household household cleaning chemicals Hazardous Waste (HHW) Fa- and used fluorescent bulbs, etc., cility and RE-USE Room will along with consumer electronbe closed from Dec. 20 through ics, appliances, car batteries Jan. 20, for the first of two re- and scrap metal. construction projects scheduled The RE-USE Room, located for 2016. The second has yet to at the HHW Facility, contains be scheduled but will likely oc- hundreds of good products that cur later in the spring or sum- are available for you to take mer. The HHW Facility should home and use at no charge. reopen for normal operation on The HHW Facility is normalWednesday, Jan. 20. ly open on Wednesdays from The Scott County HHW Facil- noon to 6 p.m., Thursdays from ity and RE-USE Room are lo- noon to 4 p.m. and Saturdays cated at 588 Country Trail East from 8 a.m. to noon. The RE(Highway 282) in Spring Lake USE Room is open on those Township, just one-half mile same days but it does close 15 west of the intersection of high- minutes earlier than the HHW ways 13 and 282 and County Facility. Road 17. We thank you for your paThe HHW Facility allows tience as we work through 90 Years Ago Scott County residents to prop- these reconstruction projects in erly manage and dispose of the coming year. Both projects (1925) hazardous household chemicals will allow us to serve you betBelle Plaine had a commu- such as paint, stain, varnish, ter and operate more efficientnity Christmas tree that year, a paint strippers, solvents, pesly. Visit our HHW website at shapely 42-foot cedar erected at ticides, automotive chemicals, www.co.scott.mn.us/HHW for the Main Street intersection. updates on these projects. Friends to the number of 75 gathered at the home of Dr. and Mrs. W.C. Bromaghim to help them celebrate their silver wedding. Carver County was to make effort that winter to keep its by Sgt. Troy Christianson of pose the body cords. county and state-aid roads open. the Minnesota State Patrol My best advice is to keep an Each township was to consider Question: How do you deter- eye on your tires. Check your at its March meeting about tire pressure often as it can be as mine if your tires are unsafe? coming in under the plan. Answer: Tire talk is important much as 50 percent underinflated Mrs. Margaret Carney, a resi- anytime of the year, but as win- before it is visibly noticeable. Use dent of St. John’s and Belle ter approaches it is important to a pressure gauge to check each Plaine for 68 years, died at the double your efforts when main- tire and know what your pressure age of 80. Born in Scotland, taining your tires. should be. Routine maintenance she was 12 years old when she is good insurance; rotate, balance came with her parents to this Over the years, I have investi- and be sure that your vehicle is gated numerous crashes where locality. worn tires were a contributing correctly aligned, according to Belle Plaine’s new band orga- factor. Tires with inadequate your vehicle owner’s manual. nized with F.J. Keup president, tread depth may cause your ve- Taking a few seconds to walk Walter Kahle vice president, hicle to skid or slide out of con- around your vehicle before leavCarl Brahs secretary, George trol on a slippery or wet road sur- ing for your destination can pay Effertz treasurer and Jerome face. Although our area has seen off, potentially keeping you from Hahn librarian. more rain than snow this season, getting into a crash. Speaking The sum of $53 was realized it is important to remember that from personal and professional at a box party in the Keystone unsafe tires can hydroplane on experience, the “snow� tires I school, Veronica Voigt teacher. both wet and snowy roadways, run at this time of the year have The money would be used to becoming a hazard. When losing made all the difference throughcontrol of your vehicle, you can out some of the deepest snow and buy playground equipment. treacherous conditions. I would Bridget Colbert of Edmonton, easily go off the road and into the not want to be without them. ditch, or into oncoming traffic, Canada, joined her father and sister who had been visiting at possibly causing serious injury Having a set of tires with good, legal tread depth will increase the Colbert home in Assump- or death. your chances of not being inAccording to Minnesota State tion. Statute 169.723, a tire shall be volved in a crash, especially Mrs. Frank Dowd occasion- considered unsafe if it has: when the weather and road conally sang over the radio station ditions become poor. (1) Any part of the ply or cord WCCO, and there were many If you have any questions conrequests for more of her songs. exposed; or cerning traffic-related laws or Belle Plaine’s application for (2) Any bump, bulge or separa- issues in Minnesota, send your a charter for its newly-formed tion; or questions to Sgt. Troy ChristianIzaak Walton Chapter was (3) A tread design depth of less son – Minnesota State Patrol at granted. B.M. Hughes was than 2/32 (1/16) of an inch mea- 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester sured in the tread groove nearest MN 55901-5848. 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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. John’s Servers: Leo Pexa and Joseph Huebl Sunday Mass at 8 a.m. at St. Scholastica Servers: Julie & Joe Schoenecker Sunday Mass, 10 a.m. at St. John’s Servers: Avery & Jordyn Marsh and Sarah & Morgan Pint This Wednesday Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. Mass and annual Christmas Pageant at St. John’s. * * * * * The wake and funeral for Marcella Koenig was here at St. John’s Saturday with the wake Friday at the Bruzek Funeral Home. Marcella’s daughter, Mary, sang a very touching, “Ave Maria� for her mother. We extend our condolences to all her family. The Holiday sounds of the

Shakopee Area Catholic School presented their Christmas band and choir concert Monday morning. Granddaughter, Leah Smith, is a 5th grade band member playing trumpet. Flavian and Edna Weiers and Bridget Smith along with a full house of students and parents enjoyed the concert. Audrey Zurn embarked on a trip to Rome by plane on Friday. There she will meet her daughter Katelyn and they will sightsee for 12 days, returning home together. Katelyn will have completed her semester of learning with College of St. Benedict students. The New Prague Area Community Band played a Christmas Concert at the Guthrie Theatre Saturday. A large crowd gathered and joined in singing along Christmas carols. We received a thunderous applause from the crowd. Humor Corner: Lena, with her hair in curlers, ran out the back door, shouting at the garbage man, “Am I too late for the garbage?� Garbage man: “No, hop right in!�

St. Thomas by: Loni Graham Father James Burns will be at St. Thomas for masses on Sunday, December 20 at 9 a.m. and also celebrate Mass here on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25 at 9 a.m. 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. with Father Andrew Stueve . The 7th and 8th graders of St. Wenceslaus school, including Mason Simon, will be sleeping outside in front of the church on Thursday, December 17 in support of the homeless. All donations will go to support Families Moving Forward - SW. This is a ScottCarver safety net for families experiencing homelessness. If anyone would like to make a year-end donation on behalf of these 7th and 8th graders, they can make it payable to Families Moving Forward SW. Checks can either be mail to St. Wenceslaus School or given to Mason to bring to school. If you’re in area, beep for Mason. For more information, http://www.beaconinterfaith.org/what-we-do/familiesmoving-forward is available. Congratulations to the Rutts. Another grandbaby... a girl, now 17 girls. They’ve only 16 boys. With Gary and Shirley it’s a competition. Shirley’s counting and on board with girls winning so far. Met Denise Brown Honken in Mankato. She lives in Nicollet and is doing good this holiday season. Joe and Mary Gill Giesen,

Terry and Mary Fahey, Ray and Mary Connolly with daughters Jeanette and Anne, were among the many at Marcella Koenig’s wake. Joe and Marcella are spending the holidays together again. Our family gathered with the Graham families on Sunday, at the Community Center in Henderson to celebrate Christmas. Tis the season, everybody’s in a great mood, and all these Christmas cards! Got Aunt Madelyne’s always positive and newsy and letter praising her family for all their help again, in this her 98th year with a prayer for the frig. Sullivans, a great looking happy bunch, nice family pic with additions, no not babies, boyfriends! Taylor Summerfield and Tom Greenheck. Not a bad lookin’ one in the bunch. Who’s the joker in the green hat? Oh, Todd, couldn’t be more appropriate! Saw Paula and Mike last week. Paula always her cheerful and happy self, and Mike ‌ said “Hi Loniâ€? first! Cheerful and happy, too. St. Thomas, now what’s wrong with this picture? C. Pope, Kenny’s crush and Tim’s former teacher, with greetings, requests “Dear Santa, Please send me a baby brother. The ole boy wrote back ‘Send me your Mother.’ Closing with Peggy’s phrase “Todd and Iâ€?... as well as so many others, because many of us feel the very same way “are being content to keep the home fires burning here at St. Thomas where we are blessed with the best community.â€? We love you St. Thomas.

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Lutheran Home Welcomes Carolers The Lutheran Home Campus in Belle Plaine is again inviting community groups, family members and organizations to share their Christmas joy and carol throughout the halls of its buildings. There are ďŹ ve locations on the campus where caroling groups can share their spirit – The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine, The Lutheran Home: Hope Residence, Boessling Lutheran Village Apartments, Faith Residence Apartments and Kingsway Retirement Living. Caroling groups can share their Christmas songs at one building or all them. Group leaders are asked to call at 952-873-2174 to coordinate their group’s visit.

St. John ConďŹ rmation Fifteen youth from St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine were recently conďŹ rmed. In the back row, from left, are Katelyn Bauer, Erica Berge, Levi Schmidt, Mikkel Schmidt, Dominick Fogarty and Jonathan Schroeder. In the middle row are Eli Braun, GrifďŹ n Ruud, Pastor Mark Johnson, Pastor Sarah Timian, Kaitlyn Hanson and Alex Meger. In the front row are Trystan Bachman, Tyler Shackle, Justin Stauffacher, Lauren Tesch and Kiersten Skelley.

Belle Plaine Police Report The week of Dec. 7-13, Belle South Market Street called for Plaine police responded to the medical help at 2:01 p.m. A following selected calls: woman was transported to an area hospital. A man on the 800 block of Monday Dec. 7 East State Street reported at A person on the 100 block of South Linden Street called 7:09 p.m. a case of credit card for medical help at 4:38 a.m. fraud. Police are investigating. A woman suffering chest pain A property-damage crash on was transported to an area hos- the 1000 block of East Enterprise Drive was reported at pital. A man on the 400 block of 7:30 p.m. South Chestnut Street reported A personal-injury crash near at 10:47 a.m. the theft of a debit the intersection of Highway 169 and Old Highway 169 card. Boulevard was reported at 6:52 Tuesday, Dec. 8 a.m. The driver of a vehicle stopped near the intersection Highway Friday, Dec. 11 169 and Old Highway 169 Bou- Police stopped the driver of levard at 1:31 a.m. for speeding a vehicle near the intersection was also cited for driving after of East Main Street and North Aspen Lane at 8:50 p.m. The license revocation. A person on the 800 block driver was arrested for driving of West Main Street called for after license revocation because medical help at 5:10 a.m. A he has had several prior violaman was transported to an area tions for the offense. A man on the 100 block of hospital. A woman went to the police North Aspen Lane was arrested station at 1:38 p.m. to report a at 9:49 p.m. on an outstanding scam. A man lost money. Police arrest warrant. While investigating a comare investigating. A property-damage crash at plaint of excessive noise on the the intersection of North Chest- 700 block of Butler Drive at nut and East Main streets was 11:25 p.m., police discovered an underage drinking party. reported at 3:32 p.m. Five people were cited for unA woman on the 600 block derage consumption and one of O’Brien Parkway reported person arrested for obstructing at 4:24 p.m. an unsuccessful police. attempted fraud. The caller Saturday, Dec. 12 claimed to work for the IRS. A person on the 300 block of Wednesday, Dec. 9 South Meridian Street called A woman on the 100 block for medical help at 1:48 a.m. A of South Elm Street called for woman was transported to an medical help at 5:05 a.m. A area hospital. man having trouble breathing was transported to an area hos- A woman stopped near the intersection of Highway 169 and pital. Park Boulevard at 2:51 a.m. Police assisted Carver County was arrested for second-degree Sheriff’s deputies at 5:57 a.m. DWI (test refusal) and other with a vehicle in the ditch near violations. The vehicle is being the intersection of Highway 25 held for forfeiture. and County Road 40. A person on the 800 block of At 8:43 a.m., police assisted East Main Street reported at the driver of a vehicle that slid 9:08 a.m. an attempted fraud. A off the ramp near the intersec- man unsuccessfully tried to pull tion of Highway 169 and East a fast cash scam. Main Street. Nobody was hurt. Sunday, Dec. 13 A man on the 500 block of South Maple Street reported at Police stopped a vehicle at 2:14 p.m. the theft of several 9:07 p.m. near the intersection items. Police are investigating. of West State and North Elk streets. The driver was cited for Thursday, Dec. 10 driving with an expired driver’s A person on the 200 block of license.

Cologne Backs Gala Event Set for Jan. 9 The Cologne City Council gave its support to a gala event set for Jan. 9 at the community center. The event will feature authentic German cuisine, formal attire and plenty of information promoting the community. Cologne Lions Betsy Pysick and Roger Storms recently presented the plan for the gala to the city council. The council even backed the idea of valet parking. The council also voted in fa-

vor of allowing the Lions Club to use the Cologne Community Center at no cost. That saves the group about $500. Psyick said the group is trying to keep the event affordable and “a breakeven event� for the Lions. The gala will feature short videos, including a replay of the city’s 125th anniversary parade. The club is still formulating details and a date when tickets for the gala will go on sale.

Man Sentenced to Probation for Drug Crime in Jordan A Belle Plaine man arrested in Jordan last summer for drug possession and use will spend time on probation and perform community service after pleading guilty for possessing and using methamphetamine. Last Tuesday (Dec. 8), Scott County District Court Judge Rex Stacey traded jail time for ďŹ ve years of probation for Aaron Lee Weckman. He pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine, a felony, and misdemeanor charge of possession of a hypodermic needle to administer the drug, according to the criminal complaint. A third count, a misdemeanor for possession of equipment to self-administer was dismissed. The felony drug conviction was Weckman’s second since 2013. Weckman, 34, must also perform community service. He is

also subject to random testing during his probation period. He must successfully complete a treatment program and adhere to its recommendations. According to police, Weckman was found “shooting upâ€? through his inner thigh in Jordan’s Lions Park July 30 just before 7:30 p.m. He was just about to leave the park when police arrived. Police found him in the driver’s seat of the vehicle with a string tied around his leg. The criminal complaint said he appeared ďŹ dgety, under the inuence of some type of drug. The Jordan patrol ofďŹ cer noted he appeared unstable on his feet. A search of Weckman’s vehicle produced plastic bags and intravenous drug items. Jordan police found a crystal-like substance a ďŹ eld test identiďŹ ed as methamphetamine.

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A Jordan woman was transported to an area hospital after Thursdays February 18 - March her car was in a crash outside 3 of Belle Plaine Friday morning (Dec. 11) just before 7 a.m. 3:30 - 5:00 pm Christine Danielson of Jordan ChatďŹ eld was heading west on Old Highway 169 Boulevard from its $45 intersection with Highway 169. Improv Express As she crossed the highway, her vehicle crashed into a northGrades 3 - 6

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Please contact Community Education for more details on the following classes and sports leagues if interested. You can also view the brochure online at the schools website. Tiger Cubs Basketball Saturdays Jan 9th - Feb 27th Mondays, February 29 - March Kindergarten 9:00 am 14 1st 10:00 am; 2nd 11:00 am 3:15 - 4:45 pm ChatďŹ eld Oak Crest Volunteer Coaches Needed (continued from page 15) $45 $25 Tropical Fish rett Rechtzigel. Panther senior Scott West’s win streak continExtraordinary Art with Ryan Siegle then worked his ued behind senior Ben KelvingGrades 3- 6 Abrakadoodle way to a 13-2 major decision ton at 145 pounds as he built a Monday - Thursday March 7th, over Logan Tesch at 152. Grades K - 5 5-0 ďŹ rst-period lead en route to a 8th, 9th and 31st 14-3 major decision over Kvam With Scott West up 31-7, a pair Wednesdays January 27th 3:15 - 4:30 pm of state-qualiďŹ ers came to the to give Scott West a 28-0 lead at March 2nd mat at 160 pounds as Panther the halfway point of the meet. Oak Crest 3:30 - 4:30 pm Ben Kelvington opened up a 2-0 New Prague’s two-time state $30 ďŹ rst-period lead on Wolverine champion and star wrestler ChatďŹ eld Quinlan Riffenburg. The match GrifďŹ n Parriott ďŹ nally got the Art Club $80 would be all Kelvington as he Trojans on the scoreboard as he Grades 3-6 kept the pressure on Riffenburg put his future Purdue University Color Creations with and Division 1 wrestling talent Abrakadoodle Mondays and Thursdays April for a 16-2 major decision. on display when he racked up The sixth straight Scott West 11 April 28 Grades K - 5 match win was an impressive 11 take downs before securing a Oak Crest Wednesdays April 20 - May 11 one as Dylan Johnson (170) ďŹ rst-period pin of Panther sophburied Sibley East Brody Bates omore Jake Mercado in their $50 3:30 - 4:30 pm match at 152. Belle Plaine Spring Youth Fair with a bar and half series turn ChatďŹ eld that led to the Panthers’ ďŹ fth ďŹ rst Parriott’s pin ignited a Trojan April 2nd, 2016 period pin of the night. rally as Nick Arguedas scored a $60 ďŹ rst-period pin of Dylan JohnSibley East’s Jake Wentzlaff 9:00 am - 12:00pm Prop Bag scored a pin of Noah Elling- son at 160 and Nick Knutson, Grades K -3 sworth at 182 and Scott West committed to continue his wresTyler Buesgens won tling career at North Dakota Apply Now for sophomore a 9-0 major decision over Cody State University, made it three K-6 School Menu Sheriff’s Citizen Voight at 195 pounds. Panther pins in a row for New Prague as Parents Welcome Everyday freshman Calvin Menke won he ended his match with Noah Academy LUNCH a 4-2 decision over Christian Ellingsworth at 170 pounds at Figueroa at 220 before Sibley 1:07 of the ďŹ rst period. The purpose of the Scott East returning heavyweight After Cameron Schmitz beat Wed., Dec. 16 County Sheriff’s Citizens’ state-qualiďŹ er Jaden Podratz Deshawn Carter 10-3 at 182 Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Hamburger on Academy is to increase citizens’ brought the meet to a close with pounds to bring the Trojans to WG Bun, French Fries, Cau- awareness of law enforcement a third-period pin of Ben Alex- within seven team points at 28liower, Broccoli Salad, Sea- and provide information to the ander, making the ďŹ nal team 21, Scott West sophomore Tyler citizens who attend so they can score 48-19. sonal Fruit Buesgens temporarily restored make informed decisions about After the dual meet win over order for the visiting Panthers as Thur., Dec. 17 Beefy Nachos w/Cheese police activity. Sibley East, Scott West followed he broke open a 2-1 ďŹ rst-period lead of Tyler Montanye by scorSauce, Fish w/Cheese on WG The academy is designed to with a 63-3 win over St. Peter. Bun, Kettle Chips, Refried dispel suspicions and miscon- Twenty-four hours later, Scott ing a couple of take downs and Beans, Lettuce, Tomatoes, ceptions and to promote rela- West was more than ready for its three sets of three-point near Seasonal Fruit tionships between the Sheriff’s meeting with New Prague as the falls to secure a 16-1 technical Fri., Dec. 18 OfďŹ ce and the community to Panthers wrestled their way to fall at 195 pounds. Sweet & Sour Chicken Bites, whom we serve. a 28-0 lead by winning the ďŹ rst Trailing 33-21 going into the Fried Rice, Broccoli, Pizza The Sheriff’s Citizens’ Acade- seven weight classes. ďŹ nal two bouts, New Prague Dippers w/Marinara Sauce, would need two pins to tie the my will meet Monday evenings Jacob Hill started things for the Broccoli, Baby Carrots, Pasta for nine weeks starting Jan. 25. Panthers with a ďŹ rst-period pin score and potentially win it on Salad, Seasonal Fruit Applicants should be 18 years of New Prague’s Alex Schefer criteria. It appeared that the Mon., Dec. 21 meet was clinched when Scott Meatloaf & Gravy, Mashed of age and live, work or attend at 106 pounds. After freshmen West freshman Calvin Menke Potatoes, WG Bread Slices, school in Scott County. Prefer- Tyler Shackle (113) and Jus- sent Alex Holgate to his back Chicken Tenders, Mashed Po- ence given for ďŹ rst time appli- tin Stauffacher (120) wrestled with a ďŹ reman’s carry at 220. their way to a 13-5 major decitatoes & Gravy, WG Bread cants. However, Holgate somehow Slice, Steamed Carrots, Broc- All applications must be sub- sion over Max Schefer (113) opped Menke to his back for a coli Florets, Seasonal Fruit mitted by Jan. 15 and partici- and an 8-4 decision over Taylor pin fall call. 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The Ney Nature Center in Henderson will host the annual Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, Dec. 19 for the 19th consecutive year. At the same time, thousands of volunteers throughout the Americas will take part in this adventure that has become a family tradition for generations. Families, professional birders or ‘newbies,’ binoculars, bird guides, checklists in hand, will observe their bird feeding stations or explore select areas within a 7.5 mile radius of the Ney Nature Center. Much of Le Sueur, all of Henderson and the southeast fringe of Belle Plaine are part of the Ney count. Prior to the turn of the 20th century, people engaged in a holiday tradition known as the Christmas “Side Hunt,â€? choosing sides and going aďŹ eld with guns. Whoever brought in the biggest pile of feather and furred quarry won the hunt. Frank M. Chapman, an ornithologist of the time, created the Count as an alternative to Legal Notices the slaughter. Last December, almost 100 youngsters through oldsters assisted in this exciting adventure in the Ney area and beyond. The data gathered becomes part of the Audubon state and national database. As disease,

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habitat decimation and weather changes deplete bird numbers, this information becomes increasingly valuable. Join the fun. The counting process is simple. Interested parties are invited to contact the Ney Nature Center for count forms and additional information by calling 507-248-3474.

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INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $666,034.73 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding, mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said County as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 13, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. PLACE OF SALE: Scott County Law Enforcement Center, Scott County SheriffĘźs Office, Civil Unit, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneysĘź fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor, their personal representatives or assigns. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORĘźS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: October 11, 2006 PROGROWTH BANK, Mortgagee LINDQUIST & VENNUM, P.L.L.P. By John J. Bowden Attorneys for Mortgagee 4200 IDS Center 80 South Eighth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 (612) 371-3968 THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2006.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF SCOTT NOVEMBER 7, 2006 (1) The Board of Commissioners, in and for the County of Scott, Minnesota, met in the Courthouse Board Room in the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, and convened at 9:01 a.m., with the following members present: Commissioner Ulrich, presiding, Commissioner Marschall, Commissioner Wagner, Commissioner Vogel, and Commissioner Hennen. (2) Chair Ulrich noted the addition to the agenda of the appointment of Aldeen Goehring to the Board of Adjustment/ Planning Advisory Commission. (3) On a motion by Commissioner Hennen, seconded by Commissioner Vogel, the Minutes of October 24, 2006 were approved. (4) On a motion by Commissioner Vogel, moved, seconded by Commissioner Hennen, the following items were approved unanimously. A copy of each resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and made a part of this record by reference. A. Application to Sell 3.2 Malt Liquor at Retail for 2007 of Ronald L. Edmiston DBA Superamerica #4439 in Jackson Township, Jams R. Hupp DBA Holiday Stationstore #246 in Jackson Township, and Joleen Yong DBA Suzette Inc. in St. Lawrence Township. B. Application for Precious Metal Dealer License of Mark A. Smith, DBA PawnXChange in Shakopee. C. Receipt of funding from the MN Department of Public Safety for administration of the Safe Communities Grant in the amount of $40,300 effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007 to be shared by the Safe Communities Coalition. D. Resolution No. 2006-160; Authorizing Final Payment on the 2005 Overlay Projects to Buffalo Bituminous Inc. in the Amount of $25,000.00. E. Resolution No. 2006-163; Authorizing Entering Into Cooperative Agreements With the Cities of Shakopee and Prior Lake for Phase 2 Construction of the Southbridge Transit Station. F. Resolution No. 2006-164; Honoring Joseph Graham Upon Receiving the Eagle Scout Award. G. Resolution No. 2006-165; Honoring Joshua Gunter Upon Receiving the Eagle Scout Award. H. Resolution No. 2006-166; Honoring Sam Ringstad Upon Receiving the Eagle Scout Award. I. Payroll processing of personnel actions indicated below and certified by the Employee Relations Director and the Appointing Authority to be in compliance with provisions of Minnesota Statutes 375.56 - 375.71 and the Scott County Merit Personnel System:

1. FTPR employment of Alan Evenson, Highway Maintenance Worker, Public Works Division, effective 10/30/06. 2. FTPR employment of Michael Turek, SheriffĘźs Deputy, SheriffĘźs Office, effective 11/06/06. 3. FTPR employment of Sherri Smith, Fraud Prevention Investigator, Community Services Division, effective 11/01/06. 4. The recognition of the following individuals as volunteers will enable them to be covered for liability insurance purposes in accordance with the insurance contracts currently in force with Scott County: Additions Deletions Ethel Carlson Jacqueline Clary Jennifer Edwards Augustine David Lisa Meyers Christopher Kettler Rochelle Kovac Kevin McCann J. Resolution No. 2006-161; Approving Long Term Disability (LTD) and Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance Provider and Plans and Rescind Resolution No. 2001-105. K. Appointment of Aldeen Goehring of Commissioner District 3 to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Advisory Commission effective November 7, 2006 through December 31, 2007. (5) Create Safe, Healthy, and Livable Communities: A.On behalf of the Board, Vice Chair Marschall presented an Outstanding Service Award to Connie and Terry Lonto for their dedicated service as volunteers for Scott County for 30 years working in the areas of weather spotting, sand bagging, search and rescue, traffic control, and command post activities. Commissioner Wagner left the meeting from 9:21 to 9:25 a.m. B. Community Services Director Tim Walsh updated the Commissioners on the County Board goal to implement the Community Corrections delivery system, Public Services Manager Jennifer Deschaine reviewed the goal to monitor the Community Health statistics and trends, Deputy County Administrator Gary Shelton provided information on the shared information systems, training facilities and 800 MHz strategy, County Administrator Dave Unmacht highlighted the status of County Highway projects, and Chief Information Officer Marilyn McCarter reviewed the goal to complete phase one of the CountyĘźs Business Continuity Plan. (6) County Administrator Update: Mr. Unmacht reviewed upcoming schedule items. On a motion by Commissioner Marschall, seconded by Commissioner Vogel, the meeting adjourned at 10:24 a.m. Jon Ulrich, Chair David J. Unmacht, County Administrator, Clerk of the Board Tracy A. Cervenka, Deputy Clerk to the Board Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, November 22, 2006.

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Green Isle Expects to OK Slight Men Indicted on More Serious Levy, Budget Increases for 2016 Charges in Olander Murder Green Isle city councilors will wrap up their business for 2015 Tuesday evening (Dec. 22, 7 p.m.) with an agenda that includes the city’s property tax levy and budget for the coming year. After a quiet Truth-in-Taxation hearing last Tuesday (Dec. 8) in which two residents raised general concerns about rising taxes and spending, the council plans to increase property taxes by 3.02 percent for all funds – from $524,020 to $539,847, according to its contract financial firm, Abdo, Eick & Meyers. Lester Deloach, a resident of Gloria Lane, said his overall property tax bill has increased from $2,200 to $2,900 since he bought his house in 2005. He and his wife were the only citizens to attend the annual hearing. “I love our small town, don’t get me wrong. I love Green Isle, but I can’t afford the taxes,” said his wife, Laura Deloach. The proposed increase, if approved, will bump the city’s portion of property taxes on a house

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• Belle Plaine Run Club, an informal running club for participants who desire to run, socialize, and motivate. For more information and times, call (952) 486-1903. • City Council Meeting on December 21 at 6 p.m. at Belle Plaine Government Center. • School Board Meetings at Junior High Library ~ 2nd Monday of each month: meetings are scheduled as a work session; 4th Monday of each month: Regular business meetings for the board, Finance starts at 5:30 p.m. and regular at 6 p.m. For more information or if a holiday interferes, call (952) 873-2400 or go online at www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us • Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women now has free on-site childcare available during weekly evening and daytime women's support groups. If you or someone you know is or has been a victim of domestic violence, please call SVA at (952) 873-4214 for more information regarding the times and locations of the groups. Mondays: Mom's/Women's Prayer Group: Meeting from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call Amy for details and location (952) 484-9100. Tuesdays: Al-Anon Meeting @ 7 p.m. (The Little Brick School House (201 S. Chestnut St., BP) kitty korner from St. John Lutheran Church) For information, call (952) 457-4960. Wednesdays: BP Rotary at 12 noon at Kingway Retirement Living (Ratzkeller Room • Senior Citizens Meet Cards are played at 1 p.m. at Cardinal Ridge Apts.) • Al-Anon Meeting @ 8 p.m. (The Little Brick School House (201 S. Chestnut St., BP) kitty korner from St. John Lutheran Church) For information, call (952) 457-4960. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays: AA Closed Meetings on Wednesday and Friday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Also, NA Meeting open on Tuesday at 7 p.m. and Al Anon Wednesday nights 8 p.m. (The Little Brick School House kitty korner from St. John Lutheran Church) Thursdays: Belle Plaine Knitting Group meets at Kingsway Living Center from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room or in the Art Gallery. Open to all ages and skill levels. Knitters and crocheters welcome. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each Month: Support Groups for Families meet at the Valley Green Workforce Center in Shakopee at 6:30 p.m. and is for families who have a relative with a mental illness. The group is led by trained facilitators who also have a family member with mental illness. The support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing experiences. For information, call (952) 890-1669. 1st Tuesday of the Month: Belle Plaine Lions/Board of Directors meet at Borough Bowl in Belle Plaine, at 6:30 p.m. • Area Separated & Divorce Support Group from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Wenceslaus Church, lower level, in New Prague. Call Deacon Bob Wagner (952) 758-0463 or Mary (952) 873-6781 for more information. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each Month: Area Separated and Divorce Support Group meets at St. Wenceslaus Church, lower level, New Prague 7-8:30 p.m. Call Mary (952) 873-6781 for more information. 1st Wednesday of each Month: B.P. Borough Riders Snowmobile Club meets at Sparetime Tavern in Belle Plaine at 7 p.m. 4th Monday of the Month: Support Group: Women's Connection for Cancer. For more information contact the 'Ask St. Francis' info. line @ (952) 403-2000 2nd Tuesday of the Month: Belle Plaine Lions/General Membership Meeting at Duets in Belle Plaine, at 7 p.m. • Minnesota Valley Riders Saddle Club (MVR) monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Neil's Pub Rustic Room. Join in planning and participating in area horse related activities. 2nd Wednesday of the Month - Scott Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors monthly meeting at 8 p.m. at their office in the Scott County Extension and Conservation Center at the Scott County Fairgrounds in Jordan. For more information, call Shelly at (952) 873-5412. • The Belle Plaine Friends of the Library meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Library. 2nd Thursday of the Month: Sons of the American Legion, American Legion & Auxiliary Mtg. at 7 p.m. at the Vet's Club. 2nd and 4th Thursday of each Month: New Prague Area Toastmasters meet from 7-8 p.m. at the New Prague City Hall, 118 Central Ave. No. Join to develop and enhance your speaking, communication, and leadership skills. For more information, call Carolyn at (952) 873-4489. 2nd Friday of the Month: Steak Fry at the Belle Plaine Vet’s Club, Steak or Shrimp, 5:30-8 p.m. 2nd Saturday of the Month: B.P. Historical Society Open Meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the Historical House Muesum. 3rd Monday of the Month: Vet's Club Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Club. 3rd Tuesday of the Month: Sportsman's Club Meeting at the Vets Club in Belle Plaine at 7 p.m. For more information, call Maynhardt (952) 873-4395. 3rd Thursday of the Month: VFW Auxiliary meeting at 7 p.m. at the Vets Club. VFW Men at 7:30 p.m. at the Club.

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In other action at the Dec. 8 council meeting, the Green Isle City Council: • Paid bills totaling $27,664.23. • Heard a report from Brandy Barrett, the charter school’s director, regarding enrollment and upcoming events. The school has 52 students enrolled. Friday (Dec. 18, 7 p.m.), it will host its holiday program in the school’s gymnasium. • Approved an amended agreement with Fahey & Assoc. regarding auctions in the city’s industrial park. The company will hold auctions in April, June and July with the option for two more auctions in the summer or fall.

Nearly an Inch of ‘Rain’ in December

Normally when precipitation falls this time of year, Scott County rain gaugers Ewald and Adella Gruetzmacher of Belle Plaine have to bring their gauge inside in order to melt the white, frozen liquid to get an accurate measurement. That has not been the case so far this December as all four days that measurable precipitation has fallen, it has done so in the form of rain, totaling .88 inches during four rain events between Dec. 8 and this past Monday. The next shot at measurable precipitation was expected to occur overnight Tuesday into today (Wednesday). With above average temperatures still in the mix, forecasters on Monday were not sure how much would fall as snow or rain. Ten straight days of high temperatures in the 40s were recorded in the Twin Cities before that streak was snapped this past Monday, when the official high was 39 degrees. More December-like air is expected to move into the region late this week before high temperatures pop back up to the mid- to uppers-30s on Sunday through most of next week, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Vergara, Benitez Indicted on Aiding Murder in First Degree

A Carver County grand jury indicted Reinol Godines Vergara and Edson Celin-Dominguez Benitez on two counts of aiding murder in the first degree last Wednesday (Dec. 9). The grand jury indicted both Vergara and Benitez with aiding murder in the first degree while committing or attempting to commit burglary. It also indicted them with aiding murder in the first degree while committing or attempting to commit kidnapping. Both Vergara and Benitez appeared in Carver County District Court (Dec. 9). They were advised of their rights, the indictment, and the charges. The court set bail for both men at $1 million cash bail or $3 million bond, with various additional conditions. The charges stem from the murder of Earl Arthur Olander, age 90, on or about April 9, 2015, at his farmhouse in San Francisco Township, about nine miles northeast of Belle Plaine. Olander was a longtime area farmer who lived alone. The county attorney’s office had previously charged Vergara and Benitez with second-degree intentional and second-degree unintentional murder.

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The two men allegedly entered Olander’s house on Homestead Road in San Francisco Township on April 9 or 10. They are charged with beating Olander and ransacking his house. They allegedly stole items that include $2 bills, old silver and silverware, a Bible, and two $1,000 U.S. Savings Bonds. Olander, 90, was found dead on April 11 when a neighbor went to the house to check on him at the request of one of his relatives. According to the criminal complaint, the two men allegedly beat the retired farmer and bound his hands and feet with duct tape. His feet were freed when deputies arrived at the house and the bloodstains on the floor indicated Olander was bleeding profusely while struggling to free himself. Deputies found shoe prints belonging to a pair of Crocs and Adidas shoes in the house. A citizen cleaning out an apartment where Benitez, 29, previously lived in St. Paul led police to the two men. The citizen found the two U.S. Savings bonds bearing Olander’s name tucked in a Bible written in a European language. The citizen called police after checking Olander’s name on the Internet and learning he was the victim of a murder in Carver County, according to the charges against Benitez and Vergara, 35. Benitez was arrested at his place of employment May 9.

When he was taken into custody, he was wearing a pair of Crocs shoes supposedly matching the shoe print found in Olander’s house. Vergara was wearing Adidas shoes when he was arrested the following day, according to the criminal complaint. Vergara had previously worked for Olander, painting his house and shed within the past year, Commander Paul Tschida of the Carver County Sheriff’s Office said earlier this spring. Vergara had been in the house to use the bathroom. Olander provided Vergara water during breaks from his work. They believed, the charge states, Olander would be an easy target because he was old, lived alone and had money. The charge states they arrived at the house and parked behind it the evening of April 9 or the early-morning hours of April 10. The two men allegedly arrived at his house wearing hooded sweatshirts to hide their identities and carried a black bag containing a shotgun, duct tape and rope. The criminal complaints say they entered through an unlocked rear door. Olander was sleeping on his couch when he was attacked, according to the criminal complaints. They covered him with a blanket and tightly bound his hands with duct tape. They hit his head and body with the shotgun, according to the criminal charges. The two men fled the house, the criminal charges state, leaving Olander bound and bleeding while they fled back to the Twin Cities. Investigators are not certain if Olander had passed away by the time the men left the house, Tschida said.

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SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 The purpose of this Report is to provide a summary of financial information concerning Scott County for interest citizens. Questions about this report should be directed to Steve Jones at (952) 496-8765.

child health, supplemental nutrition programs. Culture and Recreation involves cultural and recreational activities maintained for the benefit of county residents and visitors. These activities include county libraries, parks, and other recreation programs. Conservation involves activities designed to conserve and develop such natural resources as water, soil, and forests and includes such programs as soil and water conservation, county extension, water planning, and other. Economic Development activities are directed toward economically developing the area encompassed by the county and providing assistance to, and opportunity for, economically disadvantaged persons or businesses.

statement of net position December 31, 2014

A FULL AND COMPLETE COPY OF THE COUNTY FINANCIAL STATEMENT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CALLING STEVE JONES, OR BY WRITING TO FINANCIAL ANALYST, SCOTT COUNTY FINANCE, 200 FOURTH AVENUE WEST, SHAKOPEE, MN 55379-1220.

COUNTY OFFICIALS Elected

Office Commissioners District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5

Name

Telephone number

Joe Wagner Tom Wolf Michael Beard Barbara Marschall Jon Ulrich

(952) 496-8100 (952) 496-8100 (952) 496-8100 (952) 496-8100 (952) 496-8100

Attorney Sheriff

Ronald Hocevar Kevin Studnicka

(952) 496-8240 (952) 496-8300

Gary Shelton Dan Ekholm Michael Thompson Cindy Geis Lezlie Vermillion James Hentges Vacant Judith Brumfield James Hentges Jerry Brua

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Appointed Administrator Agricultural Inspector Assessor Auditor Deputy Administrator Drainage Inspector Highway Engineer Human Services Director Surveyor Veterans Services Director

scott county’s 2014 governmental fund finances 2014 Revenues by Source

A User’s Guide to County Financial Statements The following definitions will help citizens understand the terminology that is used in the county’s financial statement. Basic Financial Statements Scott County’s basic financial statements consists of three parts: government-wide financial statements, fund financial statements, and notes to the financial statements. The management’s discussion and analysis and certain budgetary comparison schedules1 are required to accompany the basic financial statements and, therefore, are included as required supplementary information. Government-wide financial statements display information about the county’s financial reporting entity as a whole, except for its fiduciary activities. These statements should present separate information for the governmental and business-type activities of the county (primary government), as well as for its component units. Fund financial statements display separate financial information for the county’s governmental, proprietary, and fiduciary funds. Information for governmental and enterprise proprietary funds is presented separately for major funds and the aggregate total for non major funds. Internal services and fiduciary fund information is presented in aggregate by fund type. Notes to the financial statements provides additional information and disclosure for information in the financial statements. Governmental activities are generally activities of the county financed through taxes, intergovernmental revenues, and other nonexchange revenues. These activities are usually reported in governmental funds and internal service funds. Business-type activities are county activities financed in whole or in part by fees charged to external parties for goods or service. These activities are usually reported in enterprise funds. Financial reporting entity consists of the primary government (county), organizations for which the county is financially accountable, and other organizations for which the nature and significance of their relationship with the county are such that exclusion would cause the reporting entity’s financial statements to be misleading or incomplete. The nucleus of a county’s financial reporting entity is the primary government, the county. Primary government is a term used in connection with defining the financial reporting entity. The primary government is the focus of the financial reporting entity. For the county, the primary government represents the financial activities, funds, or accounts directly under the control of the county board. Component unit describes a legally separate organization for which the county board is financially accountable. In addition, component units can be other organizations for which the nature and significance of their relationship with the county are such that exclusion would cause the reporting entity’s financial statements to be misleading or incomplete. County Governmental Fund Types The General Fund is the general operating fund of the county. It is used to account for all financial resources, except those that are required to be accounted for in another fund. Special Revenue Funds are used to account for the proceeds of specific revenue sources that are legally restricted for specified purposes. Debt Service Funds are used to account for the accumulation of resources for, and the payment of principal, interest, and related costs of general long-term debt. Capital Projects Funds are used to account for financial resources to be used for the acquisition or construction of major capital facilities. County Proprietary Funds Internal Service Funds are used to report any activity that provides goods or services to other funds, departments, or agencies of the primary government and its component units, or to other governments, on a cost reimbursement basis. County Fiduciary Funds Investment Trust Funds are used to report governmental external investment pools that are maintained by the county for other entities. Agency Funds are used to account for assets held by the county as an agent for individuals, private organizations, other governments, and/or other funds; fur example, taxes collected and held by a county for a school district. Character Classification of County Expenditures The county’s governmental expenditures are classified by character or the periods expenditures are presumed to benefit. The county has the following character classifications: Current operating expenditures are presumed to benefit the current fiscal period. Debt services are presumed to benefit prior fiscal periods as well as current and future periods and includes amount expended for the payment of principal, interest, and other costs associated with debt. Capital outlays are presumed to benefit current and future fiscal periods and include amounts expended for the construction or acquisition of county capital assets. Intergovernmental represent resources transferred by to the county to other governments. Classification of County Functions Functions are a group of related activities aimed at accomplishing a major service or regulatory program for which the county is responsible. The county has the following function classifications: The General Government function include expenditures for general county activities such as the county commissioners, county administration, county attorney’s office, county finance office, the planning and zoning office, and other county general service office. Public Safety relates to the objective of protection of persons and property and includes expenditures for corrections activities, operations of the sheriff’s department, the county jail, civil defense, and emergency services. Highways and Streets includes expenditures relating to the construction and maintenance of county highways and streets. Transit involves expenditures for operation of the public transit system. Human Services represents activities designed to provide public assistance and institutional care for individuals unable to provide essential needs for themselves. These programs include child support collection, child welfare, chemical dependency, medical assistance, and others. Health involves all activities involved in the conservation and improvement of public health. This function includes expenditures for the county public health department, home health aid services, other nursing services, maternal and

2014 General Expenditures by Function

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Vendor Name Amount PAGE eleven BOHN WELL DRILLING CO 42,021 BOLTONand & MENK INC 218,756 statement of revenues, expenditiures, changes in fund balance BOYER FORD TRUCKS INC 317,927 governmental funds BOYER TRUCKS - SAVAGE 27,817 INTERTEC CORP31, 2014 97,504 for the year endedBRAUN December BRIGGS CORPORATION 5,034 BROWN CO MN EVALUATION CTR 10,761 BROWN TRAFFIC PRODUCTS INC 7,080 BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS INC 106,146 BURNSVILLE-EAGAN-SAV. SCHOOLS 7,699,080 BUSINESS DATA RECORD SERVICES 55,763 C & C LAWNS INC 50,351 CALL ONE INC 12,769 CAP AGENCY INC 125,422 CARE HOME SERVICES INC 37,669 CARGILL INC 721,307 CARVER CO TREASURER 226,985 CATHOLIC CHARITIES 11,730 CDW GOVERNMENT 8,668 CEDAR LAKE AREA WTR & SWR DIST 202,198 CEDAR LAKE IMPROVEMENT 117,400 CEDAR LAKE TWP TREASURER 559,562 CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO 253,274 CENTRAL BANK 218,207 CENTURYLINK 82,597 CHARD TILING & EXCAVATING INC 4,139,102 CHILDRENS PLUS INC 6,591 CHILDRENS PLUS INC 6,501 CHOVANEC, MICHAEL 7,127 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 8,738 CLIMB THEATRE INC 44,212 CLINICARE CORPORATION 25,052 COCHRAN RECOVERY SVCS INC 152,055 COMM OF MN MANAGEMENT BUDGET 407,510 COMMERCIAL ASPHALT CO. 29,753 COMMERCIAL TRUCK COLLISIO 7,887 COMMERCIAL TRUCK COLLISION INC 31,515 COMMUNITY & FAMILY SVCS LLC 13,002 COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA INC 238,501 CONEXIS BENEFIT ADMINISTRATORS 23,562 CONNEXON TELECOM INC 10,785 CONTEMPORARY TRANSPORTATION IN 42,111 CORNERSTONE COPY BURNSVIL 7,777 CORRIGAN, FREDERICK J 6,840 COUNTRYSIDE CONSTRUCTION INC 5,788 CRAMER, JORDAN 12,912 CREATIVE GRAPHICS OF PRIO 30,895 Vendor Name Amount Vendor Name Amount CREDIT RIVER TWP TREASURER 1,389,038 321 S HARRISON LLC 17,305 321 S HARRISON LLC LLC 17,305 CREEKRIDGE CAPITAL 70,661 3D SPECIALTIES 32,073 3D SPECIALTIES 32,073 CREMATION SOCIETY OF MN 6,601 3M 21,731 3M 21,731 CUB FOODS #31354 8,861 4 CONTROL, INC. 32,783 4 CONTROL,NPOWER INC. 32,783 CUMMINS LLC 46,157 4 PAWS ANIMAL CONTROL HUTNIK S 34,593 4 PAWS ANIMAL 34,593 CUSTOM GUIDE CONTROL HUTNIK S 5,602 4 PAWS ROADKILL FINCH, CURT 10,735 4 PAWS ROADKILL FINCH, CURT 10,735 DACOTAH PAPER CO 77,726 ACTION OVRHEAD GARAGE DOOR CO 9,010 ACTION GARAGE 9,010 DAKOTAOVRHEAD CO FINANCIAL SVCSDOOR CO 597,785 AERO-METRIC INC 14,005 AERO-METRIC INC 14,005 DAKOTA CO TECHNICAL COLL 10,579 AGILE ACCESS CONTROLS, INC 24,230 AGILE ACCESS CONTROLS, INC 24,230 DAKOTA CO TREASURER 41,099 A-H COMPANY 109,282 A-H COMPANY 109,282 DAKOTA ELECTRIC ASSN 17,010 ALIGNEX INC 5,500 ALIGNEX 5,500 DARTS INC 5,755 ALL SAFE, INC 7,312 ALL SAFE, INC 7,312 Vendor Name Amount DAVENPORT GROUP, THE 71,996 ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM 5,107 ALLINA HEALTH 5,107 DELBOW, RUTH SYSTEM MARIE 7,816 ALLINA HOSPITALS & CLINICS 65,522 ALLINA HOSPITALSCORP & CLINICS 65,522 DELL COMPUTER 141,682 ALONGSIDE SERVICES II 8,652 ALONGSIDE SERVICES INC. 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KEEPRS INC 14,299 REGION NINE DEV COMM 4 PAWS ANIMAL CONTROL HUTNIK S 34,593 PAWS ANIMAL CONTROL HUTNIK S KELLEY FUELS INC 207,606 4 RENOVO PROPERTIES 4 PAWS ROADKILL FINCH, CURT 10,735 4 PAWS ROADKILL FINCH, CURT KEYSTONE COMPENSATION GRP LLC 11,275 REPUBLIC SERVICES INC ACTION OVRHEAD GARAGE DOOR CO 9,010 ACTION OVRHEAD GARAGE DOOR CO KIDDE FIRE TRAINERS INC 8,770 RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER AERO-METRIC INC 14,005 INC KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES INC 380,057 AERO-METRIC ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY AGILE ACCESS CONTROLS, INC 24,230 AGILE ACCESS CONTROLS, INC KINDRED FAMILY FOCUS 45,438 ROBLE, FARHIYA A-H COMPANY 109,282 A-H COMPANY KLEIN BANK 45,129 ROYAL COMFORT LLC ALIGNEX INC 5,500 ALIGNEX INC KOTA CONNECTIONS INC 8,155 ROYAL CONCRETE PIPE INC ALL SAFE, INC 7,312 SAFE, INC KRAEMER MINING & MATERIALS INC 20,767 ALL RS EDEN ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM 5,107 ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM KREMER SERVICES 6,650 RTW, INC ALLINA HOSPITALS & CLINICS 65,522 ALLINA HOSPITALS & CLINICS KUCHINKA, DALE 23,245 RUD CONSTRUCTION, INC. ALONGSIDE SERVICES II 8,652 ALONGSIDE SERVICES II KVISTAD, TERESA 6,002 RUD EXCAVATING OF WEBSTER ALTERNATIVE BUS FURNITURE INC 12,725 ALTERNATIVE BUS FURNITURE INC KWIK TRIP 33000003301 13,379 RUDOLPH COMMUNITY & CARE AMAZON MKTPLACE PMTS 13,813 AMAZON MKTPLACE PMTS LA TOUR TRANSPORTATION LLC 96,175 RW O BRIEN CONTRACTING LLC AMAZON.COM 17,695 AMAZON.COM LAKELAND CONSTR FINANCE LLC 20,572 S.M. 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Name Vendor MINNESOTA ROADWAYS 5,225 STATE SUPPLY CO, MINNOWA CONSTRUCTION INC 627,033 STREAMWORKS LLC MN BUREAU OF CRIMINAL APP 39,750 STREICHERS INC MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CTR 160,219 SUBURBAN EMERGENCY ASSOC MN CO ATTORNEYS ASSN 8,109 SUEL PRINTING COMPANY MN COUNTIES COMPUTER CO-OP 125,073 SULLIVAN, RALPH MN DEPT OF COMMERCE 5,357 SUMMIT INFO RESOURCES, INC. 00012724 MN DEPT OF CORRECTIONS 263,933 TARGET MN DEPT OF HEALTH 10,352 TASER INTERNATIONAL MN DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES 1,014,114 TASKS UNLMTD MENTAL HEALTH MN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY 20,548 THOMAS ALLEN INC MN DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 103,884 THOMPSON, KEVIN M - LINDA A MN DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 5,736,512 THOMSON REUTERS INC MN DEPT OF REVENUE 23,994,723 THOMSON WEST*TCD MN DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 87,714 THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT MN DHS - STATE OPERATED SVCS 153,155 TITAN MACHINERY - SHAKOP MN MONITORING INC 30,469 TKE CORP MN SAFETY COUNCIL 5,729 TOUCHTONE COMMUNICATIONS MN SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION 15,234 TOWMASTER MN SOCIAL SERVICE ASSN 5,415 TRADITION TITLE & REAL ESTATE MN STATE AUDITORS 64,151 TRAFFIC CONTROL CORP VendorOFFICE Name Amount MN STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO 5,839 TRAFFIC DATA INC MN SUPREME COURT 5,842 TRAPEZE SOFTWARE GROUP MN UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 14,936 TRI-DIM FILTER CORP MN VALLEY ELECTRIC CO-OP 122,820 TRIMIN SYSTEMS INC MOORE MEDICAL LLC 8,643 TSG SERVER & STORAGE MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC 111,193 TUTTLE BERGESON PETROS PA MRA THE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 6,790 TW VENDING INC MRCI-MANKATO MRCI WORKSOURCE 210,735 TWIN CITY MOBILITY INC MSHAR, SVETLANA 5,420 U OF M CCE NONCREDIT MUNOZ, MEGAN 6,080 U.S. HEALTHWORKS MEDICAL GROUP NAPA PARTS 0006880 26,641 UNIFORMS UNLIMITED INC NARDINI FIRE EQUIPMENT CO INC 10,325 UNITED BUSINESS MAIL INC NATL ALLNCE ON MNTL ILLNESS 15,000 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA NCPERS MINNESOTA 27,488 UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS NELSON AUTO CENTER INC 180,407 US BANK NETMOTION WIRELESS INC 20,179 US BANK FORMERLY ELAN NEW MARKET TWP TREASURER 839,511 VALLEY PAVING INC NEW PRAGUE CITY TREASURER 2,448,401 VALLEYVIEW OF JORDAN LLC NEW PRAGUE PUBLIC SCHLS ISD721 6,064,878 VASQUEZ, SANDRA RAE NEWMAN TRAFFIC SIGNS 11,045 VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 117,581 VERIFIED CREDENTIALS NORMANDALE COMM COLLEGE 29,725 VERIPIC INC NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE 6,200 VERIZON WIRELESS NORTH STAR TRANSIT CORP 41,987 VERMILLION WATER MGMT ORGN NORTHWEST ASPHALT INC 1,564,717 VIDEOTRONIX, INC. NORTHWEST TIRE 51,089 VIKING AUTO SPRINKLER CO NUSS TRUCK & EQUIPMENT 6,470 VIKING ELECTRIC SUPPLY OFFICE MAX 8,030 VINYL PRODUCTS MFG INC OFFICE OF MN IT SERVICES 24,193 VITALYST OREILLY AUTO 00024240 6,122 VOCATIONAL SUPPORT SVCS, INC OUTLAND BUILDERS INC 45,550 VOICE & DATA NETWORKS INC OVERDRIVE INC 55,479 WAGNER FUNERAL HOME OWENS COMPANIES INC 14,344 WALLINGFORD APARTMENTS LTD PARAGON SOLUTIONS GROUP INC 21,600 WAL-MART #3513 PARK NICOLLET CLINICS 6,104 WASHINGTON CO PASS FENCING & GENERAL 9,716 WASHINGTON CO SHERIFF DEPT PATCHIN MESSNER & DODD 58,001 WATERMARK LEARNING PAYDAY AMERICA 7,893 WATERS EDGE TRANSPORTATION PEER, LORRAINE & JEFF 17,241 WELLS FARGO REAL EST TAX SVC INC Vendor Name PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC 13,550 WESTSTAR PROPERTIES PITNEY BOWES 12,131 WHITTET, LISA PITZEN, WERNER IVES 7,200 WILCOX, MICHAEL R., M.D. PLM LAKE & LAND MGMT CORP 66,152 WILSON DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PNC EQUIPMENT FINANCE LLC 79,055 WINTER EQUIPMENT COMPANY PORT OF CROW WING INC 22,844 WM MUELLER & SONS INC POSTMASTER 56,040 WM SUPERCENTER #3513 PREMIER BANK MINNESOTA 658,605 WOLF MOTOR CO INC PRIOR LAKE CITY OF 10,468,732 WOLF MOTOR CO, INC. PRIOR LAKE SAVAGE SCHLS ISD 25,570,915 WOODLAND HILLS PRIOR LK SPRING LK WTRSHD DIST 679,501 WORLD BOOK SCHOOL AND LIB PROFESSIONAL PORTABLE XRAY INC 12,867 WSB & ASSOCIATES INC PURCHASE POWER 124,824 XCEL ENERGY QUAD GRAPHICS INC 38,508 YANTA, KIM QUALITY BOOKS INC 6,512 YOCUM OIL COMPANY, INC. RAGE, DOUGLAS 7,358 ZAYO GROUP LLC RAMSEY COUNTY 22,022 ZIEGLER INCORPORATED RANGE SYSTEMS INC 92,366 ZIXCORP SYSTEMS INC RBM SERVICES, INC. 221,356 Published the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday,6,737 Dec. 16, 2015. RECORDED in BOOKS REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY-MN 230,695

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22,022 Amount 92,366 17,305 221,356 32,073 6,737 21,731 230,695 Amount 32,783 5,370 34,593 16,579 10,735 51,588 9,010 7,600 14,005 119,316 24,230 8,820 109,282 11,062 5,500 34,900 7,312 17,889 5,107 7,601 65,522 316,968 8,652 252,127 12,725 45,385 13,813 72,440 17,695 5,905,621 16,211 7,165 9,165 81,253 9,127,843 516,361 5,468 5,124 68,214 18,516,546 8,760 6,674 24,095 7,515 49,245 16,120 8,185 108,460 16,030 2,569,066 8,940 42,029 55,538 8,255 5,500 107,160 736,968 951,252 36,752 5,980 83,529 10,150 7,010 18,535,902 6,759 22,371,878 347,712 682,174 105,853 128,459 5,076 575,253 5,489 19,255 6,700 77,935 5,677 7,620 160,903 73,873 21,847 7,516 5,062 120,774 389,169 6,663 11,679 59,839 4,951,376 22,113 11,917 9,385 6,051 1,030,574 3,695,922 64,590 304,354 43,434 11,692 6,778 85,167 9,095 8,602 6,741 131,018 64,157 36,250 65,100 266,127 10,940 185,712 205,047 44,688 80,433 17,449 1,330,000 6,582 Amount 19,500 24,846 7,072 6,037 5,752 35,375 10,519 14,883 10,167 151,898 39,500 49,195 42,186 1,148,855 5,294 19,773 8,005 7,846 1,239,460 185,047 12,300 36,405 12,464 6,014 25,969 11,560 138,519 75,421 5,405 14,267 31,590 58,810 8,419 77,221 155,410 1,877,139 278,960 5,331 8,600 100,096 8,240 5,250 10,902 35,647 49,591 5,475 25,606 9,655 10,432 47,996 6,395 5,843 6,739 7,235 64,788 13,490 10,218 101,908 23,345 11,892 Amount 12,912 69,498 32,631 6,009 27,059 6,693 24,294 6,356 98,442 6,225 542,757 82,410 5,812 72,965 401,088 80,480 13,312

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT court probate COURT division Court File No.: 70-PR-14-7256 NOTICE OF and order for hearing on petition to allow final account, settle, and distribute estate In Re: Estate of Myra Georgianna Jaekel, Decedent. Jodie L. Stacken, the Personal Representative, has filed a Petition to Allow Final Account, Settle, and Distribute Estate. It is Ordered that, on December 22, 2015 at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue W., Shakopee, MN 55379, on the petition. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the petition will be granted. Dated: November 24, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts November 24, 2015 By the Court Diane M. Hanson Judge of District Court Phil Bird Deputy Court Administrator James M. Crist (MN# 166280) Steinhagen & Crist, P.L.L.P. 5001 Chowen Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 554102150 Telephone: (612) 922-2260 Facsimile: (612) 922-2996 Attorney for Petitioner Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 9 and 16, 2015. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF TAX FORFEITED LAND Notice is hereby given that the parcels of land described in the following list of Tax Forfeited Land shall be sold to the highest bidder at public sale. The sale will be governed by the provisions of M.S. 282.01, and by the resolution of the Sibley County Board of Commissioners authorizing such sale. The resolution reads as follows: “BE IT RESOLVED, That all parcels of tax-forfeited land on the list of Tax Forfeited Property for Public Sale are classified as nonconservation land; that the basic sale price of each parcel on the list of Tax Forfeited Property for Public Sale is on file with the Clerk of the County Board, be approved and authorization for a public sale of this land be granted, pursuant to M.S. 282.01; that the sale will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 22, 2015, by the Sibley County Auditor in the Commissioners’ Room in the Sibley County Courthouse, for not less than the basic sale price; and that all sales shall be full payment as set forth on the list of Tax Forfeited Property for Public Sale.” Information about the sale of tax forfeited land in Sibley County can be obtained at the Office of the Sibley County Auditor, Sibley County Courthouse, 400 Court Avenue, Gaylord, Minnesota 55334; Telephone: (507) 237-4070; e-mail PropertyTax@co.sibley.mn.us. Given under my hand and official seal this 24th day of November, 2015. Marilee Peterson Sibley County Auditor Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 9 and 16, 2015.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No: 70-CV-15-22277 SUMMONS Ron Hocevar, Scott County Attorney, Plaintiff, vs. 2004 Pontiac Grand Am, TX License Number: FRM6697, VIN: 2G2WP522441186500, (Driver: Mauro Gilbert Garza, Owner: Denise Tenorio, and Lien Holder: Triple E Automotive Sales) Defendant. THE STATE OF MINNESOTA to Denise Tenorio, 2006 Santa Rita, Laredo, TX 78040 and Triple E Automotive Sales, 2320 Santa Ursula Ave, Laredo, TX 78040: YOUARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon Plaintiff's Attorney an Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint which is on file in the office of the Clerk of Court in the Above-Captioned Court within twenty (20) days after Service of this Summons by three weeks' publication. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded by the Complaint. This Action involves the forfeiture of the above stated vehicle, One 2004 Pontiac Grand Am. Dated: November 24, 2015 RON HOCEVAR SCOTT COUNTY ATTORNEY Lisa A. Skoog Assistant County Attorney Attorney Reg. No. 169869 200 Fourth Avenue West Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 Attorney for Plaintiff (952) 496-8498 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 2, 9 and 16, 2015.

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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 14, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Kate E. Helske, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Summit Mortgage Corporation. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed October 5, 2007, Scott County Registrar of Titles, Document No. T186798 on Certificate of Title No. 45041. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Dated September 14, 2007 Filed October 5, 2007, as Document No. T186799. Said Mortgage being upon Registered Land. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Summit Mortgage Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1595 Countryside Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 273403750 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Unit No. 5208, CIC No. 1098, Providence Pointe Condominiums, Scott County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $155,500.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $144,759.46 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: January 7, 2016 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 July 7, 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: October 29, 2015 Minnesota Housing Finance Agency 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 135 - 15-007644 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 9 and 16, 2015.

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 22, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Gregory L. Merker and Diane M. Merker, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Chase Bank USA, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded June 5, 2006 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 740863. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated November 14, 2012 Recorded December 13, 2012, as Document No. A923419. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Chase Bank USA, N.A. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 230 Sand Street, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 271960230 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 1, Block 5, P and V 2nd Addition COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $186,300.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $188,244.64 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: December 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. §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 June 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: October 28, 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 - 15-007051 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 9 and 16, 2015.

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FORFEITED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC SALE AS OF NOVEMBER 24, 2015

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PARCEL NAME 13.2512.000 Corey & Cathy Phelps

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(continued from previous page) 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 11, 2009 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $170,520.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Jeffrey Scott Smith, unmarried man MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Tradition Mortgage, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 1004184-6800235784-9 SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association LENDER: Tradition Mortgage, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Scott County Minnesota,Registrar of Title, on June 1, 2009, as Document No. T196304. ASSIGNED TO: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Dated: December 11, 2014, and recorded December 18, 2014 by Document No. T232007. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 9, Block 2, Canterbury Square 3rd addition, Scott County, Minnesota. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 13522 Lynn Ave S, Savage, MN 55378 PROPERTY I.D: 26-098019-0 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: One Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Eight and 73/100 ($163,698.73) 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 August 27, 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. Section580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Section580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on February 27, 2016, or the next business day if February 27, 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 8, 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. 15MN00243-1 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. A-4532696 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5 and 12, 2015. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF FORECLOSURE SALE The above referenced sale scheduled for August 27, 2015 at 10:00 AM, has been postponed to October 29, 2015 at 10:00 AM, located at in the lobby of the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 S. Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN 55379, Scott Minnesota 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 April 29, 2016, or the next business day if April 29, 2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Dated: August 27, 2015 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Jennifer K Fischer (0311248) Attorneys for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Canadian Pacific Plaza, 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 2050 Minneapolis, MN 55402 (952) 232-0052 Our File No. 15MN00243-1 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE MAY BE DEEMED

A DEBT COLLECTOR ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT AND DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT MONEY FROM ANYONE WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. A-4536479 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF FORECLOSURE SALE The above referenced sale scheduled for October 29, 2015 at 10:00 AM, has been postponed to December 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM, located at in the lobby of the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 S. Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN 55379, Scott Minnesota. 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. Section580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Section580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on June 3, 2016, or the next business day if June 3, 2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Dated: October 29, 2015 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Jennifer K Fischer (0311248) Attorneys for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Canadian Pacific Plaza, 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 2050 Minneapolis, MN 55402 (952) 232-0052 Our File No. 15MN00243-1 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE MAY BE DEEMED A DEBT COLLECTOR ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT AND DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT MONEY FROM ANYONE WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. A-4544215 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF FORECLOSURE SALE The above referenced sale scheduled for December 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM , has been postponed to January 21, 2016 at 10:00 AM, located at in the lobby of the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 S. Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN 55379, Scott Minnesota 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. Section580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Section580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on July 21, 2016, or the next business day if July 21, 2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Dated: December 3, 2015 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Jennifer K Fischer (0311248) Attorneys for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Canadian Pacific Plaza, 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 2050 Minneapolis, MN 55402 (952) 232-0052 Our File No. 15MN00243-1 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE MAY BE DEEMED A DEBT COLLECTOR ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT AND DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT MONEY FROM ANYONE WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. A-4548883 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. LEGAL NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of the Scott County Community Development Agency will hold their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at or after 4:00 p.m. at its offices at 323 South Naumkeag Street, Shakopee, Minnesota. All persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place as set forth above. 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, December 16 and 23, 2015.

LEGAL NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Greentree Development Corporation (a nonprofit affiliate of the Scott County Community Development Agency) will hold their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at or after 4:00 p.m. at its offices at 323 South Naumkeag Street, Shakopee, Minnesota. All persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place as set forth above. By Order of the Board of Directors of Greentree Development Corporation By: /s/William I. Jaffa Executive Director Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 16 and 23, 2015.

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA Minnesota Secretary of State Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number 858636600022 Filed December 9, 2015 1. Assumed name: Greatland Homes 2. Principal Place of Business: 7447 Egan Drive Suite 206 Prior Lake, MN 55372 USA 3. nameholder(s): Greatland Homes LLC 505 Highway 169 North Suite 350 Minneapolis, MN 55441 Greatland Homes Holdings LLC 505 Highway 169 North Suite 350 Minneapolis, MN 55441 Greatland Homes Development LLC 505 Highway 169 North Suite 350 Minneapolis, MN 55441 Greatland Homes Construction LLC 505 Highway 169 North Suite 350 Minneapolis, MN 55441 Greatland Homes Realty LLC 505 Highway 169 North Suite 350 Minneapolis, MN 55441 By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: December 9, 2015 signed, Robert A. Storm Email: robert@greatlandhomesllc.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 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: April 23, 2012 MORTGAGOR: Nicholas A. Rasmussen and Rachana M. Rasmussen, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed May 7, 2012, Scott County Registrar of Titles, Document No. T215284 on Certificate of Title No. 51162. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated October 21, 2014 Filed October 27, 2014, as Document No. T231225. Said Mortgage being upon Registered Land. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100031200011097950

LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Wintrust Mortgage, a division of Barrington Bank and Trust Co., N.A., a National Bank RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6526 Casey Parkway, Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 040200651 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 11, except the East 1/2 and all of Lot 10, all in Block 5, James A. Casey Fourth Addition COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $190,153.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $192,230.43 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: January 19, 2016 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 July 19, 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: November 18, 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 - 15-008293 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, November 25 and December 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2015.

TERMS FOR THE SALE OF TAX FORFEITED LAND IN SIBLEY COUNTY Public Sales: Basic Sale Price All parcels are offered at public auction and sold to the highest bidder. The minimum bid acceptable is the basic sale price which is shown on the list of tax forfeited land. The basic sale price is equal to the appraised value or the appraised value plus any extra charges for special assessments levied after forfeiture or for hazardous waste control. Extra Fees and Costs: In Addition to the Basic Sale Price A 3% surcharge for the State Assurance Account will be collected at the time of the sale. The following extra fees will be collected when the basic sale price is paid in full: a State Deed fee of $25.00, a Deed Filing fee of $46.00, a $10.00 Documentation fee, and a State Deed tax equal to the greater of $1.65 or 0.33% of the basic sale price. Payment Terms: Full Payment due on day of Sale – Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order Special Assessments: Levied Before and After Forfeiture The balance of any special assessments which were levied before forfeiture and cancelled at forfeiture and which exceed the amount of the net sale proceeds may be reassessed by the municipality. These special assessments are shown on the list of tax forfeited land under the column entitled “Special Assessments Before Forfeiture”. Please contact the municipality regarding their reassessment policy. Any special assessments which were levied after forfeiture and certified to the County Auditor have been added to the appraised value and must be paid by the purchaser as part of the basic sale price. These special assessments are shown on the list of tax forfeited land with the special line entitled “Special Assessments After Forfeiture”.

PAGE thirteen 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: $146,992.48 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: January 28, 2016 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 July 28, 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: November 25, 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 - 15-009612 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015 and January 6 and 13, 2016.

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 29, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Steven W Robbins and Kelly A Robbins, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded November 29, 2006 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A758098. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: National City Mortgage Co., as subsidiary of National City Bank. Dated August 13, 2007 Recorded November 4, 2013, as Document No. A948525. And thereafter assigned to: PNC Bank, National Association. Dated November 6, 2013 Recorded November 26, 2013, as Document No. A949822. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2916 South Shore Drive, Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 110050100 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 12 and 13, Plainview Heights, Scott County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $999,950.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $1,221,100.92 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: January 26, 2016 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 July 26, 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: November 24, 2015 PNC 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 38 - 15-009248 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015 and January 6 and 13, 2016.

Conditions: Restrictions on the Use of the Properties Sales are subject to the following restrictions on the use of the properties: (1) existing leases, (2) easements obtained by a governmental subdivision or state agency for a public purpose, (3) building codes and zoning laws, (4) all sales are final with no refunds or exchanges allowed, and (5) the appraised value does not represent a basis for future taxes. Private Sales: Parcels Not Sold at Public Auction Any parcel not sold at a public sale may be purchased after the public sale by paying the basic sale price plus extra fees and costs. The basic sale price cannot be changed until the parcel is reappraised, republished, and again offered at a later public sale. Title: Proof of Ownership The buyer will receive a receipt at the time of the sale. The Department of Revenue will issue a State Deed after full payment is made. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 9 and 16, 2015.

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Sealed proposals will be received by the Scott County Procurement Department, Scott County Government Center, Shakopee, Minnesota, 55379-1220 until 2:00 o’clock p.m., January 19, 2016, for the purchase and implementation of an electronic health records information system. Proposal specifications may be obtained by emailing mheller@ co.scott.mn.us or calling 952-496-8369. Proposal specifications may also be obtained by visiting the Scott County Government Center, Procurement Department, 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 proposals in the complete discretion of the County. Advertisement of the request for proposals is pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Sections 375.21, 471.345, and all other applicable law. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 16 and 23, 2015.


Legal Notices

(continued from previous page) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 70-PR-15-21904 NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) In Re: Estate of Paul Snede, a/k/a Paul J. Snede, a/k/a Paul Jeffrey Snede, Decedent. Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Co-Personal Representatives was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Marin Ann Snede, whose address is 1150 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55403, and Erik John Snede, whose address is 828 20th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418, to serve as the co-personal representatives of the decedent's estate. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the co-personal representatives. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with this Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the date of issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent's estate are required to present the claims to the personal representatives or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: December 4, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts December 4, 2015 Vicky L. Carlson Registrar Phil Bird Deputy Court Administrator JASPERS, MORIARTY & WETHERILLE, P.A. Amber R. Koth (MN ID: 0328728) 206 Scott Street Shakopee, MN 55379 (952) 445-2817 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 16 and 23, 2015.

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MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number 827798200028 Filed May 26, 2015 1. ASSUMED NAME: Angie's Infant and Toddler Day Care 2. PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 617 E. Main St. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 USA 3. NAMEHOLDER(S): Angelina Marie Gorman 119 S. Willow St. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: May 26 2015 signed, Angelina Gorman Email: Gormanryan9@aol.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 16 and 23, 2015.

MRC Standings (Standings as of Dec. 15)

Boys’ Basketball W L Le Sueur-Hend. 2 0 Tri-City United 2 0 Jordan 1 0 Mayer Lutheran 1 1 Belle Plaine 0 1 Norwood YA 0 2 Sibley East 0 2 Results LS-H 69, Belle Plaine 60 Mayer Lutheran 61, NYA 49 TCU 53, Sibley East 52 Jordan 67, Sibley East 62 TCU 53, Mayer Lutheran 46 LS-H 68, NYA 59 Girls’ Basketball First Game is Dec. 17 Wrestling W L Scott West 1 0 Tri-City United 1 0 Le Sueur-Hend. 0 0 Norwood YA 0 1 Sibley East 0 1 Results Scott West 48, S.E. 19 TCU 44, NYA 27 Dance First Meet is Dec. 17

Deadline to Sign Up for B.P. Juniors Volleyball Tryouts Dec. 31 Girls of the Belle Plaine School District in grades 4-12 are invited to tryout for the 2016 Belle Plaine Juniors volleyball season. The tryout will take place on Sunday, Jan. 24 at Oak Crest Elementary from 4-7 p.m. The season will run from Jan. 25

through May 1. Players can register at www. eteamz.com/bpvb by using the Contact Us page. Please submit the player’s name, parent contact information and grade in the Comments section. The deadline for registration is Dec. 31.

Spring Turkey Season to Create More Hunting Opportunities Hunters this spring will get more time to enjoy being outdoors while trying to bag a wild turkey, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports. Turkey hunting time periods will be longer, all will include weekends and more time periods will be available to each hunter. Five one-week time periods will be followed by one longer time period ending on

Tuesday, May 31. “A signiďŹ cant change will be that hunters who don’t bag a turkey during their ďŹ rst time period will also be able to hunt the last time period using their original license,â€? said Steve Merchant, DNR wildlife populations program manager. More information on turkey hunting is available on the DNR’s turkey hunting page.

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Tigers Drop MRC Opener; Rebound to Post First Victory of Season by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School boys’ basketball team dropped its Minnesota River Conference opener at Le Sueur-Henderson 69-60 last Tuesday night before rebounding at home Friday night for its ďŹ rst win in four tries this season, routing Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial 72-34. The Tigers were scheduled to host Blue Earth Area Tuesday night after this edition of the Herald went to press. They will host Sibley East 7:30 p.m. this Friday and will head to Watertown-Mayer for a 7:30 p.m. start next Tuesday. LS-H 69, Tigers 60 The Tigers led 30-29 at halftime before the host Giants got hot and scored 40 points in the second half en route to a 69-60 victory last Tuesday night in Le Sueur. “Early foul trouble combined with defensive lapses by us and timely three-point shooting by Le Sueur led to this loss,â€? said Tigers coach Paul Fogarty.â€? A game-high 20 points by Brody Curtiss and 19 more by Luke Narveson were not

enough to keep the Tigers from falling to 0-4 on the season, 0-1 in the MRC. Nathan Herman was also in double-digits for Belle Plaine with 10 points. The only other scorers were Noah Hastings (7) and Mitchel Stier (4). Curtiss also led the team in rebounds with eight. Herman and Stier both had seven. Joey Luna led LS-H with 16 points, followed by Cole Pengilly with 13. Tigers 72, LCWM 34 The Tigers pounced on the Knights early and were never threatened as they cruised to a 38-point triumph Friday night in Belle Plaine. “We started fast and never looked back,â€? said Fogarty. “The defensive pressure provided by Branden Schulz and Brody Curtiss was stiing. Mitchel Stier produced a solid double-double and Nathan Herman had his best all-around performance . . . The entire roster played well.â€? Narveson had 29 of his gamehigh 31 points in the ďŹ rst half. Ten other Tigers also scored – Stier (16), Curtiss (5), Sam Gregory (4), Matthew Nelson

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H.S. Dance

Belle Plaine Takes Act to Waconia The Belle Plaine High School Explosion dance team competed at Saturday’s Waconia Invitational and ďŹ nished fourth among seven teams in kick and third out of four teams in jazz. It was the ďŹ nal tune up before the Minnesota River Conference season begins this Thursday night at Mayer Lutheran. Hutchinson was ďŹ rst in kick, followed by Rockford, host Waconia, Belle Plaine, Willmar, LitchďŹ eld and GlencoeSilver Lake. “We spent all week drilling the routine to increase our placement and control scores,â€? said Belle Plaine coach Sibel Dikmen. “We intended for this meet to be the turning point of our season, and for me it was. We had some formation changes during the week and were

still working on those going into Waconia. Our kick height increased amazingly and our scores reected that. “We continued to miss some of the formations and I think the scores in this area were the difference in us losing the tiebreaker (for third) to Waconia, who we had beaten last weekend at Hutchinson,â€? Dikmen continued. “We’ll continue to drill formations this week to prepare for the tough competition we’ll face this Saturday at the Academy of Holy Angels. The best part of the weekend had to be all the improvement our JV kick team made. They added difďŹ culty to their routine and somehow managed to execute it better than ever before. Watching and cheering for them was such a joy and was made

even better when they took ďŹ rst place and received medals acknowledging their individual efforts.â€? Like varsity kick, Hutchinson took ďŹ rst in varsity jazz, followed by Waconia, Belle Plaine and Willmar. “Our varsity jazz was hoping to continue increasing scores by dancing more in unity and focusing on improved turn technique,â€? Dikmen said. “Though the girls danced a great routine, it was a rough day for turns. We’ll continue to work on turns this week as we head into our ďŹ rst conference meet of the year at Mayer Lutheran this Thursday. I’m really hoping the girls can get this routine down. It has great elements of style and choreography and could do really well.â€? at

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(continued from page 15) we had a lot of trouble running our offense,â€? said Belle Plaine coach Randy Carlson. “There is a reason W-M is ranked No. 10 in Class 2A. They have experienced, talented guards and a lot of other players who know how to play.â€? Elizabeth Johnson led the Tigers in scoring with eight points. Alissa Schultz was next with seven, followed by Schuyler Sterk with four. Ireland Lambrecht and Maria Larson both had three, while Taylor Mullen and Kaitlyn Paul had two apiece. Schultz and Paul both had six rebounds and Lily Vinkemeier ďŹ ve. Fairmont 65, Tigers 47 The Tigers fell behind 38-24 in the ďŹ rst half and played the Cardinals nearly even through the ďŹ nal 18 minutes of Thursday’s 18-point loss in Belle Plaine. “Fairmont is probably the biggest team we have played this year and I was really pleased with how we battled inside the paint and fought through that,â€? Carlson said. “Our kids did not back down and we attacked well. I really liked how we were able to press in the full court and make things happen. We played hard and got better. This is all we can do – we are getting better.â€? Lambrecht had her second 20point game of the season, this time with 21, including ďŹ ve three-pointers. Johnson and Schultz both had seven, while Paul, Larson and Vinkemeier each had four. The rebounding leaders for Belle Plaine were Schultz (9), Larson (6), Johnson (6) and Vinkemeier (5).

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Scott West’s Carter Piche was all over his opponent from Sibley East before scoring a pin fall during Thursday night’s dual in Arlington.

H.S. Wrestling

Panthers Win Trio of Duals The Scott West wrestling team posted some key dual meet wins on Thursday and Friday nights. The first came in Arlington on Thursday as the Panthers won a 48-19 Minnesota River Conference battle over Sibley East, and then followed that with an exciting 39-27 win on the road over #5-rated New Prague in a rematch of the Section 2AA Team Championship final that was won 32-31 by Scott West at Mankato East High School in February. Against Sibley East, the home mat Wolverines got off to a good start behind sophomore Dayne Morton at 106 pounds as he worked his way to a 14-3 major decision over Scott West eighth-grader Jacob Hill. However, the Panthers answered right back behind two firstperiod pins as freshman Tyler Shackle (113) and Justin Stauffacher (120) stuck Kevin Melger (113) and Lincoln Carpenter (120). At 126 pounds, points were hard to come by as returning state place-winners Parker Huss and Tanner Pasvogel went to work at 126 pounds. The match went into overtime tied 1-1 as each wrestle earned an escape from the down position. But it would be the Wolverine wrestler who got the win when he sent Huss to the mat with hard double leg that just got under the defense of Huss. The result put the team score at 12-7 in favor of Scott West and that is when the Panthers would put together a six-match winning streak that was started by senior 132-pounder Carter Piche. He scored the Panthers’

third first-period pin of the night over Wolverine Tommy Wentzloff. Scott West’s biggest win of the six-match winning streak probably came at 138 pounds, where sophomore Tariq Smith broke open a scoreless first period against Mason Voight by scoring a pair of hard double legs for a 4-2 second-period lead. It was more of the same from Smith in the third period

Belle Plaine’s Ireland Lambrecht, right, scored 21 points against Fairmont Thursday night.

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as he stayed on the attack, and after scoring an escape, put his Wolverine opponent to the mat with a third hard double leg and a 7-3 win. Smith’s sophomore teammate Jackson Stauffacher returned by Dan Ruud to the lineup at the 145-pound The Belle Plaine High School weight class, where he scored girls’ basketball team is 0-4 folthe Panthers’ fourth first-period lowing a pair of losses at home pin of the night against Boga- last week against WatertownMayer 60-29 and Fairmont 65Wrestling 47. (continued on page 7) The Tigers will look to turn things around when they travel to Sibley East for their Minnesota River Conference opener

Belle Plaine Slips to 0-4 7:30 p.m. this Thursday. They were scheduled to play a nonconference game at Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial this Friday night but that date has been pushed back to Feb. 23. The Tigers will host a nonconference game against Cannon Falls next Monday in Belle Plaine with an “early� start time of 6 p.m.

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Elizabeth Johnson, left, and Dakotah Poitra were among the members of this year’s state Class 2A champion BPHS volleyball team who addressed the city council during a special recognition last Wednesday night at Belle Plaine City Hall.

Council (continued from page 1)

three-year agreement with waste management for refusehauling services for city-owned properties. In January of 2013, the city and Waste Management entered into a three-year agreement and the two entities agreed to the same terms for the next three years, which includes a monthly rate of $281.14, plus a 3 percent annual increase. The agreement also states that during the city’s recycle and cleanup day held each April, the cost of refuse collection shall not exceed $1,500. *Unanimously appointed Joshua Muehlenhardt, Kevin Sieben and Sean Moriarty as part-time temporary seasonal employees with the Belle Plaine Public Works Department. They will assist with snow removal and other winter-related maintenance this season. All three have worked part-time seasonally for the department in the past. *Unanimously appointed Branden Larson, Wyatt Herrmann and Michael Miller as ice rink attendants for this winter. The positions will be overseen by Belle Plaine High School Recreation and Activities Director Chad Eischens. *Called for a public hearing on Dec. 21 on the proposed vacation of a portion of Locust

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the city obtain a quote from Springsted, a public sector advising firm, for a compensation study relative to Belle Plaine. The quote was for $3,900 plus expenses. Included in the study would be assigning points for each city position based on duties and responsibilities, as well as comparatives with other communities. The initial results of that study were recently released and they show that Belle Plaine is not quite up to par with the pay most other comparable cities provide their employees. The survey participants were selected based on their similarity to the city of Belle Plaine in terms of size, geographic location and comparability of positions. Among the cities included in the survey were Carver, Jordan, Delano, Glencoe, Le Sueur, New Prague, St. Peter, Victoria, Watertown, Waseca, Glencoe and Waconia. Twentyeight other cities, stretching from Little Falls to Spring Lake Park to Stewartville, were also included in the comparisons. “On average, the salary ranges of (Belle Plaine) city positions are below the market average,� states the report. “Minimum salaries are 6.94 percent below the average minimum, midpoint wages of the surveyed positions are 4.53 percent below the market, and the maximum salaries on average are 2.79 percent beSurvey Says B.P. City low the market. “The external market comEmployee Salaries Less parison is important because it than Most Others ensures that the compensation During what was an overall plan is adequate to attract new difficult for a employees and retain existing Bellehiring Plaineprocess Herald Ad employees,� continued the renew city administrator in 2014, Type: Color port. “Conducting periodic reBelleSize: Plaine city staff reported 1 Col x 2� to the city council that the city’s views of internal and external Run Dates:and 12/9/15 compensation salary& 12/16/15 step comparability of an organizaCost: $72 system was not up to date with tion’s compensation program will assist in maintaining a the market. Holly Kreft, who was hired as long-term compensation prothe new city administrator later gram and in recruiting and rein 2014, recommended that taining qualified, experienced employees.� Street within Prairie Park. Staff recommended the vacation in order to resolve developmentrelated issues caused by the existence of an unneeded public right-of-way. “At this time the Locust Street right-of-way is no longer open and passable as a play structure and a portion of a structure occupies the rightof-way,� reported Community Development Director Cynthia Smith Strack. *Voted 3-2 to table the German Days Committee’s request to renew its charitable gambling premises permit at Andy’s Bar and Grill downtown. The issue will be brought back to the council after staff has had more time to gather information on the revenues and expenses associated with the German Days permit. *Unanimously approved a 3.2 percent intoxicating liquor license for Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church School for its annual fund-raiser to be held March 5. *Unanimously approved pay request No. 1 by Hentges and Sons of Jordan for $784,958 for work on the Enterprise Drive/ Overpass project. The next regular meeting of the Belle Plaine City Council is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 21 in the City Hall building at 218 North Meridian Street downtown.

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Collecting for the Food Shelf Following Friday night’s win over Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial, players and coaches for the Belle Plaine High School boys’ basketball team enjoyed a productive Saturday morning going door to door for the Belle Plaine Food Shelf, collecting 360 pounds of donations, while others on the team volunteered at the Belle Plaine Community Basketball Tournament.

Park Rest Room Improvement Project The rest room facility at Union Square Park/Tiger Park baseball field is usually locked and quiet in December but not this year as workers from the Belle Plaine Public Works Department have started an improvement project, including removing the floor for eventual replacement. In September, the city council authorized the project, much of which is being done by public works personnel to minimize costs. Cost estimates at the time the project was okayed earlier this year included toilets ($14,000), sinks ($2,800), wall partitions ($8,000) and electrical ($7,800). Much of the funding for the project is coming from a donation by the Mdewakanton Sioux Community that is to be directed toward park improvements.

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