Belle plaine herald december 23, 2015

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BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA, DECEMBER 23, 2015

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Council Okays Increases to Water Usage and Some Other Fees in 2016 Votes 3-2 to Seek Additional P.W. Employee

Around A Lot This Holiday Season Christian Lenzen and Lela Stier were among the many kids who visited with Santa and Mrs Claus in Belle Plaine this holiday season. Venues included Holiday Express (above) at the high school, the Historical Society’s Christmas Party at Court Square Park and the Belle Plaine Public Library. Santa was also present to visit with guests the past three Friday evenings at the Santa House on the corner of Main and Meridian streets downtown.

A New Home is Family’s Christmas Present Couple Noted Kindness of B.P. Residents

They received an early Christmas gift many people might take for granted, a job and a place to live. For a family without housing, homelessness has been a learning experience that has brought them closer together. Anna Walker and Michael Clausen have spent the past year without a place to call home. But they and their two youngest children, will soon be in a place they can call home. Walker and Clausen have spent most of the past year living in various churches in Scott and Carver counties participating in the Families Moving Forward program. St. John Lutheran in

Belle Plaine hosted the program last month. Four Belle Plaine and area congregations -- Our Lady of the Prairie, St. John Lutheran, First Presbyterian in Belle Plaine, and West Union Lutheran in Hancock Township -- host up to four families at a time on a quarterly rotation. Trinity Lutheran in Belle Plaine and Redeemer Lutheran outside of Henderson support the hosting churches. The couple knows many people have helped them during the 10 months they’ve been in the Families Moving Forward program. Beacon Interfaith Collaborative runs the program. Clausen, 32, and Walker, 31, fondly recall the week in Belle Plaine. The genuine concern local volunteers had for the FMF participants who spent nights at the church impressed them.

Annual Remembrance Run Will Make its Way Through B.P. The 29th annual Remembrance Run – a commemoration of the march of Dakota warriors who walked from Fort Snelling to the gallows in Mankato Dec. 26, 1862 – will again make its way through Belle Plaine Saturday morning. The run begins at midnight Christmas night from Fort Snelling. Following a similar path their ancestors took, the runners will make their way along Highway 13 into Scott County through Savage and Shakopee. The procession will make its way down Highway 169 through Jordan into Belle Plaine Saturday morning (Dec. 26). The runners continue down Highway 169 until reaching Mankato’s Land of Memories Park, just west of the site

of the actual hanging near the intersection of East Main and South Riverfront Drive Street in downtown Mankato. The lead runner typically carries a feathered staff. The weather and number of runners impact the pace of the run. They typically reach Belle Plaine around dawn. Of the 300-plus Dakota Indians a military commission found guilty of their part in the Sioux war of 1862, 39 warriors were condemned. One Dakota warrior received a last-minute reprieve. It was the largest mass execution in U.S. history. The procession will stop in Jordan for a rest at The Hub around 5 a.m.

by Dan Ruud Judging by similar actions in recent years, it should come as no surprise that Belle Plaine residents will be among those paying a little more to take a shower or do the dishes in 2016. During its final regular meeting of 2015, the Belle Plaine City Council Monday night voted 4-1 to approve the city’s fee schedule for next year, which includes the usual assortment of slight to moderate increases for some supplies and services, including the most essential among households – sewer and water. For an average residential user, the increase from this year will equate to about $3.87 per month for sewer and $2.35 per month for water, resulting in a total increase of $6.22 per month on a usage of $4,000 gallons. Gary Trost, who accounted for the only no vote in approving the 2015 fee schedule, said he was opposed because “the city has already increased water and sewer rates by 60 percent the last two years.” No one spoke at the public hearing prior to the council’s vote. Other notable increases for 2016 include: – The use of public works equipment/operator fees for items ranging from power hand equipment to blowers to dump

During the day, the families are at Shepherd of the Lake in Prior Lake. School-age children are bused to area schools while adults can participate in job training and other classes intended to help them manage money, write a resume, fill out job application, interview for jobs – anything to improve their respective situations.

truck graders. Most hourly fees will go up anywhere from $1 to $4. – Addition of a cancellation/ change fee of $15 for residents and $20 for non-residents for swimming lessons at the community pool. This is to discourage people from signing up for lessons with no penalties for cancelling or changing. The cost of daily and seasonal pool passes will stay the same.

A complete list of the city’s fees for 2016 is available for review at Belle Plaine City Hall. In other business Monday night, the council voted 3-2 to authorize staff to advertise for applicants for an additional fulltime public works employee I. “City Administrator Holly Kreft reported that as part of the

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Freedom from Religion Banner Goes Missing by Dan Ruud Citizen Melissa Saxe used the public forum at Monday night’s Belle Plaine City Council meeting to voice her disappointment in the city’s approval for another citizen to place an anti-religion banner next to the Rotary Club’s Nativity Scene located on the police department grounds. Belle Plaine City Administrator Holly Kreft recently reported that she and Council Member Cary Coop met with citizen Joanne Gill regarding her request to place the banner at the site. Gill informed Kreft that she was working with the Freedom from Religion Foundation, which would provide her with the banner. It read: At this season of the Winter Solstice, let reason prevail. There are no Gods, no devils, no angles, no heaven or hell. There is only our natural world. Religion is but a myth & superstition that hardens hearts & enslaves minds.

At the advice of City Attorney Bob Vose, Gill was given permission to place the banner adjacent to the Nativity Scene. Coop, who supported Gill’s First Amendment right to do so, said the banner was put in place Friday and was then stolen before being returned. Coop said the banner was back in place Saturday but again went missing and was not returned. Coop questioned how that could happen “twice,” especially seeing how the banner was on police department property. Gill could not be reached for comment as to whether she was the one who placed the banner there and/or reported it stolen. Saxe, who was joined by at least several other people in the audience who were opposed to the Freedom from Religion banner, criticized Coop for supporting Gill’s quest to have

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Things Are Lookin’ Up

The couple’s situation is improving. Michael recently got a job managing the maintenance at an apartment building in New Hope. His boilers license and certifications to work on electrical and plumbing systems and swimming pools were critical to getting the job. He credits Anna with searching for jobs online and helping him fill out applications. After spending the week of Christmas at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Prior Lake (Dec. 20-26), they expect to be moving into their new apartment next week. Michael’s job will allow Anna the opportunity to return to school. She wants to study to become a nurse. They would both rather be working. Anna worked as a waitress when she met Michael in the spring of 2010 and between pregnancies. Although the pay is typically not enough to live on, the job offered the flexibility she needed for her children. “I’d rather go to work,” she said. As a maintenance man, Michael worked 50-plus hours a week. “I was a workaholic. I was always on call,” he said. Walker recalls Belle Plaine resident Denny Moriarty cooking dinner for the group during their stay at St. John Lutheran.

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Belle Plaine Police officers Mickey Semantel and Brian Vycital (right), along with the help of local Girl Scouts, collected hundreds of donated Christmas gifts for Belle Plaine children. In its second year, this year’s drive brought in about twice the number of donated gifts as a year ago. The gifts will be distributed the first half of this week.

Toy Drives Help Children Enjoy Magic of Holiday Season Giving Belle Plaine and area residents once again came through with generous donations of toys and other gifts for those less fortunate this holiday season. A toy drive the Belle Plaine Police Department and Girl Scouts held brought in almost 300 toys for local distribution. It’s the second year of the drive. Last year’s drive brought in about 125 toys, said Belle Plaine Police Officer Brian Vycital. He and Officer Mickey Semantel run the drive for the department. The Belle Plaine Rotary collected about 350 donated toys in its 25th annual toy drive. The club brings the toys to the CAP

Agency for distribution to area families. “The CAP Agency has told us we’re their largest individual group,” said Todd Meeker, a Belle Plaine chiropractor and Rotarian. “They do everything they can to reach out to the Belle Plaine area families.” The last of the toys in the drive police and scouts ran will be dropped off to families early this week. The remaining toys will be distributed to other regional toy drives, like the CAP Agency or Toys for Tots. “It’s incredible to see how generous some of the people in this community are,” Vycital said. “It’s very refreshing.”

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Vycital and Semantel volunteered for the job of managing the toy drive. With the help of local Girl Scouts, they publicize the drive. The Belle Plaine School District also allows police and scouts to promote the toy drive to students. Along with the newspaper and community access cable channel, social media – primarily Facebook – is also an important tool in spreading information about the toy drive. “It’s very well publicized,”

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The Belle Plaine Rotary Club’s Nativity Scene has been a holiday tradition in Belle Plaine for a number of decades. In recent years it has been placed on the grounds of the police department.

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25th Year The Belle Plaine Rotary Club, in conjunction with the Scott County CAP Agency, coordinated the 25th annual Holiday Gift Project in Belle Plaine. These gifts, along with others packed in a State Bank of Belle Plaine trailer, were taken to the CAP Agency in Shakopee for distribution to needy families in the area. Among the Rotary Club members who collected toys at various drop-off locations in Belle Plaine last Tuesday (Dec. 15) were, from left, Todd Meeker, Karl Kolden, Janel Schmidt, Fred Keup and Ashton Pankonin.

Toy Drives

(continued from page 1) Vycital said. The school district also helps police and scouts get toys to the families that can benefit from the toy drive. The local approach is part of the reason the toy drive has been successful. “We want to take care of Belle Plaine first,� Semantel said. The toy drive benefits the

community by helping families in need. It also helps the department build a positive relationship with tomorrow’s adults. “It’s good for the department to have that connection with youth,� Vycital said. “We want the community to see us as a partner. Everybody on the staff is involved in some way.� Semantel and Vycital have volunteered for the job of running the department’s share of the toy drive. They both have

young children and understand the joy the donations bring to children. Vycital said the donations of toys for young teens, a tough age to buy for, are especially appreciated. He said the department has been able to fill the needs of all age groups. “I’d rather give a toy than get one,� he said. “Christmas is all about giving.�

it placed next to the Nativity Scene on city property. She said the banner was an attack on Christianity. She added that the banner should be considered advertising because a website was referenced on it. Coop said he supports the First Amendment, adding that people don’t have to agree with someone else’s beliefs but everyone is entitled to express their opinion. Coop went on to explain that he “has been the go-to guy� for complaints through the years about the annual placing of the Nativity Scene on public

property. Fellow Council Member Gary Trost disagreed with Coop, saying that the Nativity Scene comes with a disclaimer stating that it is a project of the Rotary Club – not the city. He said the banner’s statements against Christianity should not have been allowed. He went on to say that he would welcome a policy that would admit a prayer prior to each city council meeting. That statement drew applause from the Christianity supporters in attendance. Coop maintained his stand on

Gill’s First Amendment right, and directed criticism at Police Chief Tom Stolee for the banner’s two disappearances from police grounds. Mayor Mike Pingalore, sensing that the discussion was swerving out of control, halted the public forum and agreed to meet with members of the audience individually following the adjournment of the regular meeting. He also said that the city will continue to investigate state statutes and codes, etc. pertaining to the right or lack thereof of religious-related displays on city property.

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A Visit With Santa Belle Plaine native and Cologne resident Charlotte (Mellgren) Sandeen and her daughters, Abigail, 6, Nora, 4, and Rebecca, 8, visited with Santa Claus at Lions Park in Cologne during the Cologne Lions Christmas party Dec. 12. The event featured Christmas music, horse-drawn wagon rides, a Christmas tree lighting, warm food and drink, plus a large bonfire.

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Loren H. Kerkow

Margaret L. Sickler Margaret L. Sickler, 93, of Le Sueur passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the Minnesota Valley Health Care Facility. Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, December 21 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne’s Church, Le Sueur. Visitation was on Sunday, December 20 from 3-7 p.m. at the Kolden Funeral Home in Le Sueur. There was a 2:45 C.C.W. Rosary and a 6:45 p.m. prayer service. Visitation continued on Monday morning at the funeral home from 8-10:15 a.m. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Le Sueur. Fr. Andrew Stueve officiated the services. Margaret was born June 5, 1922 to John and Margaret (Neavin) Lawrence in Jessenland Township, Sibley County. She grew up in the Jessenland Township area and attended rural schools there. She married Andrew Sickler on June 22, 1940 at St. Joseph’s Church in Henderson and the couple lived in the Rush River area for two years before purchasing their farm in Henderson Township, Sibley County. She worked various jobs over the years, Green Giant, Le Sueur Foundry and in her later years, the seed house for Seneca in Le Sueur. She moved off the farm in 2005. Margaret enjoyed gardening, flowers and her time with family. She was a long time member of St. Anne’s Church and the St. Anne’s C.C.W. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann (Don) Bieringer of North Branch and Patricia (Wesley) Schlegel of Le Sueur; grandsons, Tim (Brenda) Sickler, David Sickler, Patrick Sickler and Richard Sickler; seven great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Sickler Jr. in 1972; son, Andrew Sickler III in 2007; siblings, Edmund, Nealis and Mark Lawrence and Mary Ella Bigaouette.

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Kerkow, Aaron Kerkow and fiancé’ Stephanie Konz, Cody Kerkow, Ian Kerkow, Lauren Kerkow, Dalton Kerkow, Cody Rockman, Christopher Willis; two great-grandsons, Lealand Remmy Heinen, Arckham James Heinen; sister, Dorothy (Alan) Quatmann; sister-inlaw, Myra Kerkow; and other relatives and friends. Preceded in death and there to welcome Loren home in Heaven is his granddaughter, Xochilt Lutgen; parents, Werner and Lillian; and brother, Ralph Kerkow.

A lifelong resident of Jordan, Loren Henry Kerkow, 75, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2015, at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. A Celebration of Life Service was held on December 21 at 11 a.m. with a 2 hour visitation prior to service at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, 100 West Sixth Avenue, Jordan. Pastor Jeremy Glowiki presided. Loren was laid to rest with family at Spirit Hill Cemetery in Jordan. Loren was born in St. Lawrence Township on January 22, 1940 to Werner Carl and Lillian Louis (Jentsch) Kerkow. He was born at home on the farm, where he lived all of his life. Loren was a dairy farmer from the time he left school in the ninth grade. He loved his family and he loved his farm and cows. He married Mariana Rockman on March 10, 1978, in Brookings, South Dakota. They had two sons, Loren H. Kerkow, Jr and Mark T. Kerkow. Loren also took on the role of father to Tammy and Allen Rockman, Mariana’s children. Loren milked cows and farmed all of his life. It was what he loved to do! He did some traveling later in his life, but it could only be for a short time because he had to get back to the farm he loved. Loren was so happy when one of his grandsons, Aaron, went to dairy school to become a dairy farmer. Aaron is now milking cows in the barn Loren built. His other grandson, Blake went to Ag School to learn about equipment and how to farm the soil. He was so proud of his granddaughter Heather because she graduated from the U of M and got a 4 year degree. Loren loved his family. He always talked about all the grandchildren and he loved to hear about all their achievements. Left to honor Loren’s life is his wife, Mariana; children, Loren H. Jr. (Audra) Kerkow, Mark T. (Danette) Kerkow, Tammy Rockman-Kvande, Allen (Tammy) Rockman; grandchildren, Heather (Adam) Heinen, Black

Lydia E. W. (Kessler) Stier Lydia Emma Wilhelmina (Kessler) Stier, 102, of Belle Plaine, passed away December 21, 2015 at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Rev. Mark Johnson will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday morning. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Belle Plaine. Lydia was born in Tyrone Township, Le Sueur County on August 19, 1913 to August and Hulda (Schultz) Kessler. She was baptized September 14, 1913 at Friedrich’s Kirche Church (Redeemer) in Blakeley Township and confirmed in 1928. On May 6, 1936 Lydia married Erwin Stier at Redeemer Lutheran Church. They farmed in Blakeley Township for many years. She is survived by her son, Merlin (Linda) Stier of Belle Plaine; two step granddaughters, Stacey (Luke) Weber and Jennifer (Alan) Babatz; three great-grandsons, Bennett Weber, Ryan and Matthew Babatz; sister, Luella Bromaghim; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Erwin on July 9, 1982; sisters, Edna Stier and Irma Herder; brother, Edwin Kessler; and many other relatives and friends.

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The area houses of worship invite you to rejoice this Christmas season with praise, reflection, song and prayer. Their doors are always open, so please join them in celebrating the true meaning of the season. Our Lady of The Prairie Catholic Church - Belle Plaine Fr. Brian Lynch 952-873-6564 Wednesday, December 23 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 9am–10pm Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, December 24 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 5:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass 11:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass 7-10 pm Eucharistic Adoration Friday, December 25 8:00 am Christmas Mass 10:00 am Christmas Mass Saturday, December 26 4:15 p.m. Mass Sunday, December 27 8:00 am Mass 10:00 am Mass Tuesday, December 29 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 9am–11pm Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, December 30 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. 23 4:30 Youth Choir 6:30 Worship Choir Thursday, Dec. 24 3, 5 & 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Services Friday, Dec. 25 9:00 Christmas Day Service Saturday, Dec. 26 7:00 Weight Watchers Sunday, Dec. 27 Holy Communion 8 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Monday, Dec. 28 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 6:30 Boy Scouts 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 Oratory of St. Thomas the Apostle - Jessenland Father Sam Perez 507-248-3550 Thursdays: Mass at 5 p.m.

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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. Wednesday, Dec 23 No Evening Programs Saturday, Dec 26 8:00am Prayer Meeting** Sunday, Dec 27 9:30am Coffee, Food and Fellowship Time 10am Worship Service* Wednesday, Dec 29 No Evening Programs Zion Lutheran Church & School 14745 County Road 153 Cologne, MN 55322 952-466-3379 e-mail: brendathompsonzion@ gmail.com Pastor: Eric Zacharias

West Union Lutheran Church 15820 Market Ave. Cologne, MN 55315 Church: 952-466-5678 westunion1@juno.com Pastor: Wolfgang Laudert First Presbyterian Church Wednesday, Dec. 23 219 W. Main Street, Belle 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Plaine 7 p.m. Choir 952-873-2966 Thursday, Dec. 24 Pastor Don Genereux 4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service www.fpcbelleplaine.org 10 p.m. Christmas Service fpcbelleplaine@frontiernet. A: Chloe Kirt net U: Russ & Janet Anderson Inspirational Message Line Sunday, Dec. 27 952-583-3302 9 a.m. Worship Thursday, December 24 R: Sandy Johnson; P: Heidi 5:00 pm Christmas Eve Service Schmidt; A: Hunter Gerdes Service of the Lord’s Supper Wednesday, Dec. 30 December 27 First Sunday after Christmas 6:30 p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Choir Day 9:00 am Worship Service & St. Joseph Catholic Church Sunday School 213 South 6th Street Pastor Don will start on medical Henderson, MN 56044 leave December 29, 2015 return507-248-3550 ing April 10, 2016. Pulpit Supply Weekday Mass: Tuesday, Pastor David Maghakian Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. St. Thomas Catholic Church Sunday Mass: 8:00 a.m. Friday, Dec. 25 Thurs. Dec. 24 9 a.m. Fr. James will celebrateChristmas Eve Mass at 6:00 pm Mass Fri. Dec. 25 Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church Christmas Day Mass t 9:00 am Fri. Jan.1 500 West Church Street New Years Day Mass at 9 am Belle Plaine, MN 56011 & 952-873-6545 St. John-Assumption Parish Pastor John H. Meyer 26523 200th Street Pastor Timothy Redfield Belle Plaine, MN 56011 www.trinitybelleplaine.org Father Sam Wednesday, December 23 507-248-3550 No School Sundays: 10 a.m. Mass Thursday, December 24 Thursday Dec. 24 No School 4 p.m. 125th Anniversary Mass at 4:00 pm Fri. Dec. 25 Christmas Eve Service (Usher No Christmas Day Mass Team 4) Thurs. Dec. 31 6 p.m. 125th Anniversary Christmas Eve Service (Usher New Years Eve Mass at 6 pm Team 5/ Video: Kaletka) Redeemer Lutheran Church Friday, December 25 14226 W. 280th Street, No School Henderson, 9 a.m. Christmas Day Pr. Diane Goulson Service (Usher Team 6/Video: 507-665-2932 Meuleners) On Highway 19, 2 miles East Sunday, December 27 of Highway 169 9 a.m. Worship Service (Usher Wednesday, Dec. 23 Team 1/Video: Anderson) 11:45 a.m. Properties Committee No Confirmation Thursday, Dec. 24 Meeting 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Service Monday, December 28 w/Communion Candlight & No School Children’s Service Tuesday, December 29 11 p.m. Candlight Christmas Eve 1p.m. Trinity Knotters Service Wednesday, December 30 Friday, December 25 No School 9:30 a.m. Christmas Day Worship w/Communion Holy Family Academy & Sunday, December 27 Chapel First Sunday of Christmas Traditional Latin Mass 9:30 am Worship w/Communion 10679 182nd St., 11:30 a.m. Worship at Millpond Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Apts., New Prague (952) 873-2582 or 873-6613 Tuesday, Dec. 29 (coord.) 10 a.m. Prayer & Text Study Fr. Otto Keiser Wednesday, Dec. 30 Sundays No Confirmation 2:15 p.m. Confessions 2:40 p.m. Rosary / 3 p.m. Mass Academy Mass - call for times

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Carver County Rejects SunShare’s Solar Garden Plan

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Mark Davis Selected as 2016 Alger Association Honoree

Alger Association and 2011 Horatio Alger Award honoree. Belle Plaine Library “We recognize that those who 125 W Main St demonstrate an unwavering Backing the opposition of the The county rejected that posi952-873-6767 will to succeed – despite faccounty planning commission, tion, claiming the proposed sowebsite: www.scottlib.org ing seemingly insurmountable city and township officials, the lar garden didn’t meet the intent Library Hours: Mark Davis, chairman of Dachallenges – so often accomCarver County Board recently of the existing comprehensive Sunday & Monday Closed vis Family Holdings, which plish what seems to others to be rejected a proposal for a solar plans. Commissioners also not- Tuesday 10 am-5 pm includes the Cambria plants in impossible. Mr. Davis is living garden south of Watertown. ed the opposition of Watertown Wednesday 1 pm-8 pm Belle Plaine and Le Sueur, has proof of this philosophy, and SunShare, which has won Township supervisors and city Thursday 1 pm-8 pm been selected for membership we are pleased to present him approval for a solar garden in councilors. Friday 10 am-5 pm in the Horatio Alger Associawith this award.â€? Bongards west of Cologne and Watertown Mayor Steve Saturday 10 am-2 pm tion of Distinguished AmeriPassionate about his Minnehas discussed a solar garden in Washburn said the solar garden LIBRARY HOLIDAY cans. The association is a nonsota roots, Davis is involved in Blakeley Township, was seek- would “impedeâ€? the city’s an- CLOSINGS: December 24 & profit educational organization a number of charitable initiaing a conditional-use permit for ticipated growth. 25; December 31 at 5:00 pm honoring the achievements of tives. a 4-megawatt solar garden on Commissioner Jim Ische of CHILDREN’S PROoutstanding individuals and enHe is a board member of the 20 acres in Watertown Town- Hancock Township said he GRAMS Minnesota State University ship. The land could eventually wouldn’t want to force the proj- Early Literacy Storytime couraging youth to pursue their Mark Davis Mankato Foundation, and also be annexed into the city of Wa- ect upon the township and city. Class & ECFE Storytime will dreams through higher education. devotes time and resources to tertown. Commissioner Tim Lynch of begin January 22. Story times making cheese. In 1969, he and both the Southern Minnesota Davis, a Nicollet County The company argued the pro- Hollywood Township said the and classes will be held on Frihis father purchased Le Sueur posal meets the solar policies of proposal has been thoroughly days at 10:30 am through April resident, joins 12 others from Creamery, partnering with Initiative Foundation and the across North America in receivMinnesota FFA Foundation. the city and county, the Waco- vetted. 22. owner Allen Cords. Two years Davis is a benefactor to Big ing the honor in 2016. Since nia Patriot recently reported. January Themes: its establishment in 1947, the later, he founded the Le Sueur Brothers Big Sisters, the Min1/22 – Winter Animals by Horatio Alger Award is annu- Cheese Co., which eventually nesota Historical Society and ECFE ally bestowed upon recognized merged with his father’s cream- Camp Cambria, a camp for 1/29 – In the Deep Blue Sea by leaders who have succeeded, ery. children with juvenile arthritis. BP Library despite facing challenges, and After 10 years of challenging He has also provided $5 million Pajama Storytime-3rd who are committed to both phi- times, Le Sueur Cheese Co. in scholarships to underpriviWednesdays lanthropy and higher education, began to take off in the early- leged, at-risk youth. Holidays are usually full of high-calorie festive drinks. Al- Wednesday, December 17- the St. Peter Herald recently re- 1980s, and in 1993, merged “It is a great honor to be infamily, food and joy. However, coholic beverages contribute 6:30 pm with his Jerome Cheese Co., ducted into Horatio Alger Asported. unhealthy habits can be at- empty calories and can cause Come in your pj’s for a story- Davis was born in Frost, which Davis had founded with sociation and to be recognized tached to the jolly parties and you to make poor judgments time filled with books, songs & Minn. at the end of the Great backing from Kraft Foods par- for overcoming the various gatherings. with food. If you do choose to games about On the Go! Depression. His father, deter- ent company, Phillip Morris. challenges that helped shape Allie Wergin, Mayo Clinic drink alcohol, do so in modera- Waggin’ Tales – Read with a mined to provide for his wife The merger launched Davisco me both professionally and perHealth System in New Prague tion, and alternate each alcohol- Dog and children, worked at several Foods International, which sonally,â€? Davis said. “I have alWednesday, February 24 6:00registered dietitian nutritionist, ic drink with a glass of water. creameries, causing his family today is a $1.2 billion busi- ways believed in the power of shares 10 tips to help you have 6. Visit the people, not the 7:30 pm to move frequently. Ultimate- ness that produces 1 million hard work, and I am proud to food. Move socializing away Drop-in and read with a dog ly, his father bought St. Peter pounds of cheese per day, the stand with such an outstanding a healthier holiday: that has a good ear for stories. Creamery, a small factory with newspaper reported. He led the group of individuals who have 1. Don’t skip meals. Skipping from the buffet or appetizer ta- TEENS two employees in rural Min- business until 2012, at which achieved success, despite hava meal with the goal of sav- ble to prevent mindless eating. Our next teen night is Wednesing calories prior to a holiday 7. Say no to food pushers. If day, December 30 6:00--8:00 nesota, which, among other point his son, Jon Davis, was ing faced significant challenges. event can often backfire and someone strongly encourages pm. We have new board games things, made butter for the mili- appointed CEO, and Davis be- I look forward to working with came chairman. the membership to instill these lead to overeating due to raven- you to eat foodstuffs you’re try- to play! Join us for games and tary during World War II. Davis grew up working many same principles in promising ous feelings of hunger. Having ing to avoid or to eat more than snacks. Cambria Owners jobs and during college worked young scholars.â€? a filling snack, such as fruit, you’re comfortable with, stand ADULTS string cheese, yogurt or a small your ground by politely declin- Historical Crafts – Valen- for his father and drove school In addition to Davisco Foods Through its members, Horabus, which helped him pay International, the Davis family tio Alger Association aims to handful of nuts, can help curb ing. tines your appetite and prevent over- 8. Savor seasonal treats. Hav- Thursday, February 11 – 6:00 his way through what’s now also owns Cambria, a manu- educate young people about the Minnesota State University, facturer and retailer of quartz limitless opportunities afforded eating. ing treats once a year will not to 8:00 pm countertops; Cambria Mort2. Contribute a healthy dish. make or break your weight. The Minnesota Historical So- Mankato. He earned a degree gage, Davis Family Dairies and to them by the free-enterprise system. Ensure at least one nutritious Make sure you take time to re- ciety will be demonstrating how in business administration and Sun Country Airlines. choice is available at potlucks ally taste and enjoy that special to make vintage Valentine cards. economics in just two and a “The entrepreneurial spirit and Davis and the Horatio Alger half years, and began working Award Class of 2016 will be by contributing a healthy dish. treat when you have it. Each participant will take home at St. Peter Creamery full-time determination that Mr. Davis welcomed into the organization 3. Choose your splurges. Scan 9. Eat until you’re satisfied, not two Valentine’s. Make one for to support his wife, Mary, and displays are traits that all mem- during ceremonies this spring. the buffet or dinner table and stuffed. No one likes that icky, yourself and a sweetheart! bers of Horatio Alger Associa- For more information, visit their young children. choose a couple holiday fa- stuffed feeling after a meal. Eat ON DISPLAY In the late-1960s, Davis left tion possess,â€? said Byron Trott, www.horatioalger.org vorites to splurge on instead of slowly, and check your fullness We have a number of holiday the butter business and began president and CEO, Horatio foods you can have any other levels while you’re eating. Re- themed cookbooks, craft books, day of the year. member – there are always left- DVD’s, novels and children’s books on display by the library 4. Think Color. Make a plate overs. look festive by including fruits 10. Don’t feel guilty. If you desk. Check them out before and veggies. Aim to cover half did overindulge, don’t beat the holidays are over. the plate. yourself up. Just make sure NEW ON THE SHELF 5. Choose drinks wisely. Stick your next meal is healthy, and Magazines: Beginning in Janto calorie-free drinks, such as be sure to incorporate exercise uary we have added three new magazines to our collection: water, tea or seltzer, instead of into your routine. is short-lived. A refunding pends for water and sewer Discovery Girls, Muse, Bon bond issued in 2013 is expected services, Cologne is expectAppetit. 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Thirty Years Ago This Week

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90 Years Ago (1925)

Christmas Open House State Sen. Robert Schmitz, left, and Belle Plaine School Board President Roger Delgehausen were among some 150 people who turned out for a Christmas Open House for the Belle Plaine Superkids program in 1985. Schmitz said the governor’s task force was currently looking at innovative preschool programs throughout the state. Donations from the people of Belle Plaine and surrounding area were helping to make Christmas for the Shirley Schmeckpeper family of Belle Plaine a little more secure and cheerful that year. On Sept. 27, a tragic mobile home ďŹ re took the lives of two of Mrs. Schmeckepeper’s sons – James, 16, and Charles, 11. One sister, Judy, and one brother, Chris, survived. OfďŹ cers for the Aid Association for Lutherans Branches 111 and 4090 of Trinity Lutheran and St. John’s Lutheran churches announced the receipt of a check in the amount of $4,527.37, which was made possible through fund-raisers and donations. The city council approved new salaries for city employees. The salary for Public Works Director Pat Fogarty was increased from $24,000 to $25,000 annually. Newly-appointed Police Chief Steve Rost’s salary was set at $24,500, and newlyappointed City Administrator Curt Brekke’s salary was set at $28,000, plus a $150 a month travel allowance. The Scott County Board had not yet decided as to whether or not to discontinue receiving civil legal advice from attorney Pam McCabe in view of the previous week’s election results. County voters soundly defeated a proposal that would have allowed the county board to hire a civil legal counsel. The measure would have stripped County Attorney Kathleen Morrison of much of her powers in the civil law realm. The county board had passed a resolution earlier in the year giving themselves the power to hire a legal counsel. The reason at the time was that Morris’ ofďŹ ce reportedly was disrupted by matters connected with the child sexual abuse cases. Robert Schlicht, administrator of the 150-bed Belle Plaine Lutheran Home, was featured on the cover of the 40,000circulation Contemporary Long Term Care, a trade publication for the nursing home industry. Schlicht was chosen for the

cover story in part because he was that year’s Distinguished Administrator of the Year for the American College of Health Care Administrators. In observance of Christmas Eve Day, most Belle Plaine businesses were closing at 4 p.m. Superkids preschool held its ďŹ rst Christmas open house that Friday at Belle Plaine Elementary School. About 150 Superkids, parents, relatives and friends gathered for the event, which included State Sen. Robert Schmitz as a special guest. Superkids was a structured learning program for 3 and 4 year olds taught by certiďŹ ed, licensed teacher Jenna Ruble. The Belle Plaine High School boys’ basketball team, after losing three consecutive games, got back in the winning spirit for Christmas vacation with a 40-39 win over a tough Norwood-Young America team to even its conference record a 2-2 and overall record at 3-3. Leading the way for the Tigers was Brad Johnson with 14 points.

60 Years Ago (1955)

All in all, 1955 was a good year for Belle Plaine. It was a year of excellent farm crops and a prosperous year in town. No single new industry or business was acquired, but all business we had moved forward. The two major local events were completion of the new juniorsenior high school building and the opening of the four-lane divided highway. Fire completely destroyed the barn and all its contents at the Adolph Shonka farm four miles east of Belle Plaine. With the building were lost 32 head of cows and calves, 18 pigs, 3,000 bales of hay, milking equipment, tractor, spreader, feeders and all the items usually stored in a barn. Henry J. Latzke suffered a painful accident when he severely cut his hand on a power handsaw he was operating. There was hope of saving the

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thumb. Christmas Day in this area was all that anyone could ask for. The ground had a thin fresh covering of snow and all roads were in perfect driving condition. Herbert Chard, native of Belle Plaine, died at Hillsboro, Wis., at the age of 75. After a number of minor banking positions, he took over the management of the bank at Hillsboro, which he conducted for many years. John Sidney Connelly, native of St. Thomas, died while en route home for the holidays. He was 51 years old. James Lawrence, 23, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lawrence, was in the New Prague hospital in serious condition following an automobile accident. Helen O’Connor, daughter of pioneer parents Mr. and Mrs. John O’Connor, died in St. Paul at the age of 85. The State Sheriff’s Association chose Pat Smith, sheriff of Le Sueur County, to head the organization for 1956. Sheriffs Schroeder of Scott and Melchert of Carver were the two preceding heads of the organization. An investment by Loren Stier in a bulk-tank pick-up milk truck put the Belle Plaine creamery in a position to meet what appeared to be a future trend in the hauling of milk. Milk was pumped directly into the new type milk truck, elimi-

The ďŹ rst sub-zero weather came with Christmas. The day following saw 14 below. C.A. McDevitt came from San Francisco to spend the Christmas period with his parents, the J.J. McDevitts. Miss Eva Leibbrand of Chicago surprised members of the Taylor, Leibbrand and Frank families by arriving for a visit over the holidays. She was the daughter of William Leibbrand, former Belle Plaine Township man, then living in Oregon. The Mrs. Philip Donlon farm of 160 acres in Sibley County was bought by Peter Heckman for $105 an acre. Conrad Schlingman, veteran employee of the Omaha railroad at Blakeley, attained his 70th year and retired from the railroad’s service. Patrick Conboy celebrated his 92nd birthday at a family party at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Chas. Bowser, with whom he resided. Richard Doyle came home from Chicago to spend the holidays at the James Corcoran home. He was teaching high school in Chicago. Mrs. James Douglas, wellknown resident of the Keystone community in earlier years, died at her home in Rockford, Ill. Her husband had preceded her in death by several years. Fred Kalkenberg, who was “employedâ€? on the William Kruschke farm, was called the oldest hired man in the state. He was 96 and claimed to be active still, although his ofďŹ cial work at the Kruschke farm was woodbox ďŹ ller. The St. John’s Lutheran Ladies Aid elected as ofďŹ cers Mrs. Ernest Buszman, Mrs. Wm. Koepp, Mrs. P.J. Haupt, Mrs. Charles Kahle, Mrs. Fred Blume and Mrs. W.F. Latzke.

120 Years Ago (1895)

The fact that the new year would be Leap Year was being noted with plans by the women of the community. W.M. Martin and G.C. Hyde left on a trip to Hot Springs, Ark. J.W. Cottier was back from Pipestone where he was in charge of an elevator. He said his company paid only 8 to 10 cents for oats and he got all he could handle at those prices. Considerable friction prevailed among members of the local ďŹ re department, and one of the New Year’s resolutions was to “bury the hatchet.â€?

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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 favor 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.

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Union Hill by: Edna Weiers St. John’s Catholic Church St. Scholastica Church Father Dave and Deacon Bob Weekend Masses at St. John’s Christmas Eve, 11 p.m. Christmas Day, 10 a.m. at St. Scholastica Christmas Day, 8 a.m. Saturday Mass at 8:15 p.m. at St. John’s Servers: Alex & Katelyn Brezina Sunday Mass at 8 a.m. at St. Scholastica Servers: Sarah Colwell and Leo Pexa Sunday Mass, 10 a.m. at St. John’s Servers: Danielle, Brenna and Samantha Solheid and Anna Holden Wednesday Mass at 5 p.m. at

St. John’s and confessions MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! A Christmas Mass and live nativity was celebrated Dec. 16 here at St. John’s by the religion classes. All the children were very devout on the altar as they acted out Mary and Joseph, baby Jesus, angels, wise men, kings, shepherds and also the Mass servers. We appreciate Father Dave, the teachers and students. Humor Corner: A reporter asked a football coach the secret of his success in selecting young players. “I have a system,� the coach answered. “I take all the recruits into the woods. When the quarterback makes the call, they all start running. The ones who run around the trees become my guards, and the ones who run into the trees become my tackles.�

St. Thomas by: Loni Graham Father James Burns will be at St. Thomas for Mass on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25 at 9 a.m. and so will Jessie Retka! Christmas Masses at St. Anne’s in Le Sueur are scheduled for Christmas Eve 4 & 11 p.m. and Christmas Day 9 a.m. Regular Masses are Saturdays at 5:15 p.m., Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m. with Father Andrew Stueve. Father James Burns was here at St. Thomas for last Sunday’s Mass at St. Thomas, assisted by Marvin Halloran. Jim Walker read the Liturgy, Andy Oak, Jim Sullivan and Kevin and Beth Halloran took up the gifts. Sam Burns accompanied the St. Thomas Choir. The altar looked lovely. We appreciate Brett and Tammy Simon, Andy and Barb Oak. Bruce and Cathy Halloran’s family was home to celebrate Bruce’s 75th Birthday on Sunday. Janel, Cullen 6 years, and Connor 7 months, remembered little Nora on Grandpa’s Birthday celebration by sprinkling pink glitter on her resting place before Mass. Jim and Mary Walker attended the Messiah on December 13 at Wenc’s church. It was beautiful. On Thursday and Friday night they went into Edina to see Mary’s grandson, Logan play in a hockey tournament. Logan plays for Elk River High School. On Saturday night they went to St. Stephan’s Church in Bloomington to see a concert with Billy McLaughlin, his singers and small band.It was a great Christmas concert. No Frosty, Santa or Rudolph. Our young folks are making news. Congratulations, Hattie! Harriet Tuck, a student at Hilltop

Elementary in Henderson has been chosen, one of three, for her creative writing ability. Hattie’s short story, “Finding Out� has been selected to be included in the CAMPAS’ 36th Anthology of Student Writing. The latest selected from 4,000 pieces in the series “The River Starts Flowing.� A celebration was held at the Landmark in St. Paul recently, the young authors read their pieces and were recognized at a reception. The next St.Thomas news correspondent coming up! Thirty-four students from St. Wenceslaus School made memories and experienced the camp out last week. The students carefully laid their blankets, and with huge cardboard boxes slept on the lawn in front of their school last week. How was it? “Good�, “fun� were some of the answers yawned. “I was freezing� said a fellow named Chris, as the group enjoyed their breakfast in the school cafeteria. “Warm, I was sweating,� Mason Simon volunteered. Would you do it again? Many eagerly smiled and nodded. Brett Simon, School board member, mentioned “St. Wenceslaus is currently working on the S.T.E. M. Certification Program and a discount plan for new families.� Brett and Tammy are pleased to have their children enrolled at St. Wenceslaus School. Carlie graduated from St. Wenceslaus last year, Mason is in 7th grade, Lindsey 6th, and Addie in 1st grade. Mike and Erin Feeney hosted the Christmas celebration for the Tim and Rosemary Burns last Sunday. Sam Burns was just about as excited about the party as his little nieces in their pretty party dresses as they danced in the choir loft following mass. Have a Merry Christmas, St. Thomas and St. Thomas readers.

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While some may associate homeless people with unkempt, destitute people living under bridges or in parks in urban areas, the suburbs are not immune to the plight. Plymouth-based Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners said 285 of the 2,033 families it served between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2015 are experiencing homelessness. That number is three times higher than the number of homeless families the organization served the previous year. Advocates for homeless families say homelessness is hidden because people can temporarily live with others, sleep in their vehicles when the weather is mild or take advantage of programs that provide housing in churches. IOCP says the lack of affordable housing is squeezing those on limited incomes. The Metropolitan Council defines affordable housing as housing that requires no more than 40 percent of a family’s income. But IOCP staff is seeing many families forced to commit as much as 70 percent of their income to housing, leaving little money for unexpected needs, like medical bills or transportation to and from a job. Being homeless has been difficult. There are times when Anna and Michael need some space, time alone to shed the stress and frustration that comes with homelessness. But space and time to relax are commodities in short supply for families living in the basement of churches, sleeping in small classrooms converted into bedrooms. “There was depression, anxiety. It was every emotion you can imagine,� Walker said. They say the months of living in a shelter with their two young children has forced them to reprioritize their lives, to focus on what is important – their relationship. They aren’t fretting the inability to buy their young children gifts. At 4 and 14 months, the children, Michael said, are too young to expect Christmas presents. There are gifts available through the CAP Agency and other organizations. Michael wishes he could buy Anna a Christmas gift. That will have to wait. Walker grew up in West St. Paul and Clausen on the north side of Minneapolis. They’ve been together for five years, living primarily on the north side of the metro area. Walker and Clausen knew little of Belle Plaine and Scott County. The south metro area is far more spread out than they are accustomed to. The distance between communities like Belle Plaine and Shakopee or Prior Lake makes affordable, reliable transportation a challenge. “We’re used to being able to walk to Walmart,� Clausen said.

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The week of Dec. 14-20, Belle name to order something onPlaine police responded to the line. following selected calls: The driver of a vehicle stopped near the intersection of West State and North West streets at Monday, Dec. 14 A woman on the 100 block of 3:05 p.m. was cited for driving East Main Street at 10:13 a.m. a vehicle without a license plate reported vandalism. Patio fur- on the front of the vehicle. The driver was also cited for posniture was thrown around. session of drugs. The passenA property-damage crash on ger was cited for possession of the 900 block of Farmers Ridge drugs and drug paraphernalia. Trail was reported at 11 a.m. The driver of vehicle stopped A man on the 400 block of near the intersection of North North Linden Street called for Grove and West State streets at medical help at 11:30 a.m. A 10:45 p.m. was cited for drivwoman was transported to an ing after license revocation and area hospital. driving without proof of insurA man on the 300 block of ance. North Grove Street reported at Thursday, Dec. 17 3:17 p.m. receiving an attempted scam phone call by someone A person on the 200 block of South Market Street reported at claiming to work for the IRS. 10:19 a.m. a tobacco violation. A woman on the 200 block of Police are investigating. West State Street reported at 4:35 p.m. a hit-and-run crash. A At the request of the school woman reported damage to her staff on the 200 block of South car while it was parked in her Market Street, police assisted with a student. apartment’s parking lot. A woman on the 200 block Wednesday, Dec. 16 of South Elm Street called for A person on the 100 block medical help at 3:32 p.m. A of South Elm Street was cited man declined assistance. His at 12:26 a.m. for an ordinance family was advised to call the violation involving semi-truck ambulance if his condition deparking on a city street. clined. A man on the 800 block of East A woman at the intersection Main Street called for medical of Laredo Avenue and East Orhelp at 5:26 p.m. An employee chard Street reported at 3:47 at a business burned a hand on p.m. a property-damage crash. a hot pan. The ambulance crew Friday, Dec. 18 applied first aid. A property-damage crash near A man on the 400 block of the intersection of Highway East Spring Street called for 169 and East Main Street was medical help at 11:37 a.m. A reported at 7:57 a.m. A vehicle woman was transported to an sliding on an icy road hit an- area hospital. other vehicle, sending it into a A woman on the 100 block of North Meridian Street reported guardrail. A woman residing on the 100 at 11:47 p.m. a very inebriated block of South Eagle reported man needing assistance. Poat 1:02 p.m. someone used her lice helped him to his door and

advised him to stay in for the night. Saturday, Dec. 9 Police responded at 2:34 p.m. to a carbon dioxide alarm on the 300 block of South Market Street. A service technician was working on the boiler. A woman on the 100 block of South Meridian Street called for medical help at 6:28 p.m. A man suffering flu-like symptoms was transported to an area hospital. A woman on the 400 block of East Main Street reported at 9:33 p.m. the theft of a sign. Police are investigating. The driver of a vehicle stopped near the intersection of South Walnut and Shea streets at 11:06 p.m. was cited for driving with a suspended license and other traffic violations. Sunday, Dec. 20 A man on the 400 block of North Meridian Street reported at 3:22 p.m. a theft of an item in storage.

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The week of Dec. 14-20 Belle Plaine firefighters responded to the calls that included: Wednesday, Dec. 16 Firefighters responded at 8 a.m. to the intersection of Highway 169 and East Main Street. They assisted with traffic control for multiple vehicles that spun-out on the road. Saturday, Dec. 19 Firefighters were dispatched at 2:40 p.m. to a carbon dioxide on the 300 block of South Market Street. They were cancelled en route.

Man Gets Probation for Drug Possession in School Zone

A man arrested in Belle Plaine will spend the next five years on probation following a conviction for drug possession. Wayne Russell Racine of Champlin, Minn. was sentenced to five years of probation after pleading guilty last Tuesday (Dec. 15) to fifth-degree drug possession, a felony. Elevating the severity of the charge against Racine was that he was allegedly in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in a school zone. He was initially charged with third-degree possession of a controlled substance, also a felony. Scott County District Court Judge Diane Hanson sentenced Racine to probation and community service. The terms of his probation include successful completion of a chemical assessment and following all recommendations. He can’t

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legally possess or use a controlled substance and is subject to random testing. Racine, 53, must notify his probation officer of any contact with law enforcement or if he is arrested or charged with any additional crimes. Racine must also notify his probation officer before changing his address, vehicle, or workplace. He must also cooperate with any requests to search his person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and possessions as directed by his probation officer. He must also provide a DNA sample when directed to do so and cannot vote until successfully completing his probation. Last May, Belle Plaine police were dispatched to a house on the 200 block of East Church Street. In a room Racine said was his, they found “numerous meth. pipes with meth. residue� inside them, according to the criminal complaint. Police also found, the charges state, “numerous small plastic bags with meth. residue inside and .09

grams of methamphetamine inside two small baggies.� Field tests indicated the residue was methamphetamine. Racine also told police, the charge states, he had methamphetamine in his system. The house is located directly next door to Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic School. This school property’s fence directly abuts against the property line of the residence. The school building is for 3- to 5- year-old children. The residence is less than 100 feet from this school. OLP also has an additional school for older children located directly across the street from the house. The residence is also less than 100 feet from this school building.

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Another Brown Christmas Likely With Christmas less than two days away, a baseball game at Tiger Park would be more conceivable than a hockey game at the nearby ice rinks. That’s because there’s no ice. In fact, no water has been poured on the rinks yet as temperatures through most of December have been too warm, and will continue to be so for at least the next few days as one of the warmest Decembers in Belle Plaine history remains unseasonably mild.

In all likelihood, Friday will mark the second year in a row that most of southern Minnesota will experience a brown Christmas, which is only expected to occur here one every four years. A white Christmas demands at least 1 inch of snow on the ground. Most rivers and lakes in the region are also predominantly ice free. Temperatures this week are back up above freezing following a couple of days of actual

December-like cold late last week. In 2014, there was no snow on the ground Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. In 2011, there was only a trace of snow. According to climatology records, the deepest snow on Christmas in the Twin Cities was 20 inches in 1983. The coldest Christmas was in 1996 with a high of 9 below. The warmest Christmas on record here was in 1922, when the temperature reached 51 degrees.

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(continued from page 1) 2016 budget discussions earlier this year, staff recommended that the council consider adding two full-time public works employees and eliminate the seasonal positions, which would result in “greater efďŹ ciency and less training using this method.â€? There was not a consensus on the council for adding two positions but there appeared to be general support for adding one. Accounting for the two no votes to adding a full-time position were Paul Chard and Gary Trost. Mayor Mike Pingalore, Cary Coop and Henry Pressley Jr. voted yes. “We have the highest taxes in the county and this will make them higher,â€? Trost said. *Voted 3-2 to approve 2016 wage increases of 2.5 percent for the city’s nonunion employees and step increases for eligible employees. Accounting for the two no votes again were Gary Trost and Paul Chard, the latter of whom said many people these days are getting no raises whatsoever. Cary Coop told Chard that the council has voted itself raises in recent years and should do the same for staff. *Unanimously approved the Belle Plaine Fire Department’s request to begin a phased improvement project at the ďŹ re hall. The project will include: – Replacing the ceiling tiles in the ofďŹ ces and meeting room. – Upgrading the light ďŹ xtures to energy-efďŹ cient LED lights.

– Updating the kitchen counter tops, sink and wall covering. – Replacing the tile oors in the meeting room and hallways. – Upgrading window coverings and painting the interior walls. The majority of the labor will be supplied by ďŹ re department members, with the ďŹ rst phase consisting of the kitchen upgrades. Staff reported that the city has received a donation from Cambria for the counter tops estimated at about $10,000. Public Works Superintendent Al Fahey and Fire Chief Matt Stier also reported that the ďŹ re department has set aside $5,000 for the work. The Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is donating $500. Staff’s recommendation, which was approved, included purchasing light ďŹ xtures and ceiling tiles (to be installed by department members) at a cost of $5,085 and have the light ďŹ xtures installed by Gregory Electric of Belle Plaine at a cost of $875. *Voted 4-1 to approve the vacation of a portion of Locust Street (between Ash and Linden streets) within Prairie Park. Staff had recommended the vacation in order to resolve development-related 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

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and a portion of a structure occupies the right-of-way,â€? reported Community Development Director Cynthia Smith-Strack. No one spoke at the public hearing prior to the council’s action. Coop, who said he did not think the vacation was justiďŹ ed, cast the only no vote. *Presented a retirement award to Ben Stier, who has served on the Belle Plaine Fire Department for 16 years. His retirement is effective today (Wednesday). *Voted 4-1 to renew the German Days Committee’s charitable gambling premises permit at Andy’s Bar and Grill. The request had been tabled in order to allow staff to obtain more details as to the German Days revenues and expenses that were reported. Cary Cop accounted for the only no vote. *Unanimously approved the German Days Committee’s request for a large assembly permit and road closure for the 2016 celebration scheduled for June 17-18. *Unanimously approved pay request No. 1 and ďŹ nal by Schneider Excavating for $13,685 for repair work on the South Creek (Edberg Ravine) project. The next regular meeting of the Belle Plaine City Council is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 4 in the City Hall building at 218 North Meridian Street downtown.

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(continued from page 13) Jazz order of ďŹ nish: Sartell, Mound Westonka, St. Cloud Cathedral, Rocori, Holy Angels, Rockford, Marshall, Monticello, Holy Family Catholic, Delano, Austin, Orono, KassonMantorville, Waconia, Belle Plaine, Fridley, NorthďŹ eld, Albany, New Ulm. “Attending the Academy of Holy Angels Winter Jam Invitational for the ďŹ rst time, the girls were a little nervous about the tough competition they would face,â€? Dikmen said. “Class AA kick state champions, Sartell, would be in attendance as well as multiple repeat state-appearing teams in both kick and jazz. We value every performance and understand that we can learn every time we put our team on the competition oor. As a team, we had decided we would use this invitational to obtain personal goals, like hitting all of our formations, having zero memory errors and focus on cleaning the routine. With those goals in mind, the girls had an amazing kick performance on Saturday. Though we did not place in the top ďŹ ve, we were able to have our own celebration back in the team room after the score sheets revealed improvement and that we had beaten section competitor Marshall, and were 0.5 rank points away from beating another section competitor, Orono. “The highlight of the weekend was when JV kick placements were announced,â€? Dikmen continued. “We were positive the team had placed but after hearing fourth, third and then second place awarded without Belle Plaine being called, we started feeling disappointed, until our JV team was called for ďŹ rst place. Coaches and teammates were beyond thrilled and excited about this huge win.â€? MRC Dance Standings (Through One Meet) High Kick (1) Belle Plaine (2) Randolph (3) Waterville-E-M (4) Mayer L.-Watertown-M (5) Norwood YA (6) Jordan Jazz (1) Belle Plaine (2) Randolph (3) Mayer L.-Watertown-M (4) Waterville-E-M (5) Norwood YA (6) Jordan 2015-16 BPHS Dance Team Remaining Schedule Jan. 9 Invite at BPHS Jan. 11 MRC at Norwood YA Jan. 16 at Cannon Falls Inv. Jan. 19 MRC at Belle Plaine Jan. 23 at New Prague Invite Jan. 30 Section at Mound-W Feb. 12-13 State Tournament at Target Center

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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

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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.

Scott County coach between 2010 and 2015. Board Proceedings In 2012, the Hubmen ďŹ nished the regular season 1-7 before winning three games in a row in the postseason to advance to state tournament. Albers said he looks forward to spending more time with his family that includes a daughter, 6, and 4-year-old twin boys. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2006

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

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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Search Underway for New B.P. Library Branch Manager communities.� Grussing announced earlier this month 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, had been the branch manager for Belle Plaine/Jordan only since February, at which time she took over for longtime Belle Plaine Librarian Georgine Gansen, who retired.

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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 January 5 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. 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After signiďŹ cant and costly renovation returned it to its original speciďŹ cations, the Hotel Broz in New Prague has been sold. Anna and Dr. Marty Herrmann recently purchased the hotel and adjacent building and parking space from Caroline Amplantz, a Twin Cities lawyer and philanthropist. The sale was ďŹ nalized Nov. 27. The Herrmanns purchased the hotel on West Main Street because they want to see it operating, the New Prague Times recently reported. They are reportedly working on establishing a business plan for the hotel’s operation. Anna Herrmann is vice president of strategic planning and business development with Mayo Clinic Health System’s

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Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY OF CARVER CHASKA, MINNESOTA Appeal for a Variance NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday the 6th day of January, 2016, as soon as possible after 7:00 p.m. upstairs in the Social Services Wing in the Commissioner's Meeting Room of the Carver County Government Center, Chaska, Minnesota, the Carver County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider the application of Glenn A & Heidi S Schmidt for a variance pursuant to Chapter 152 of the County Code. The application is being made for the following described property (full legal description is on file with the application): Approx. 0.75 acres of a 67.20 acre parcel in the SE1/4 of NE1/4 of Section 6, San Francisco Twp Address: surrounding 8925 Joyce Rd, owned by Myrna Mellgren If approved, this variance would allow Mr. & Mrs. Schmidt to subdivide a portion of the 67.20 acre parcel, which will result in approximately 350 feet of road frontage remaining on the above described property. The County Code requires a minimum of 500 feet of road frontage for a parcel in this configuration to comply with the width to depth ratio. All persons interested are invited to attend the hearing and be heard on this matter. Written comment may be mailed to: Dept. of Land Management 600 East Fourth Street Carver County Government Center Chaska, MN 55318-2102 Carver County Board of Adjustment By: Steve Just Land Management Department Manager Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, December 23, 2015.

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 15, 2015 U.S. Bank National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 19 - 15-007402 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 28 and November 4, 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 2015. Notice of postponement of mortgage foreclosure sale Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until February 11, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN, in said county and state. Dated: December 16, 2015. U.S. Bank National Association Mortgage/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 19 - 15-007402 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, December 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: December 5, 2012 MORTGAGOR: Jonathan Ciaciura, single man. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Marketplace Home Mortgage, LLC, a limited liability company its successors and assigns. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 15, 2013 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A926400. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association. Dated May 19, 2014 Recorded June 3, 2014, as Document No. A959104. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100249120000476866 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Marketplace Home Mortgage, LLC, a limited liability company RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 523 4th Avenue East, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 270018260 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The East 10 feet of Lot 3, all of Lot 4 and the West 30 feet of Lot 5, Enlargement of Block 166, Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $166,920.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $164,495.11 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 17, 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 17, 2016 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in

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: June 28, 2013 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $125,631.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Suzanne F. Borchardt, a Single Woman MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for PHM Home Loans, LLC, A Limited Liability Company MIN#: 1001875-0000070451-2 SERVICER: U. S. Bank National Association LENDER: PHH Home Loans, LLC. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Scott County Minnesota,Registrar of Title, on July 15, 2013, as Document No. T224503. ASSIGNED TO: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Dated: January 3, 2014, and recorded January 14, 2014 by Document No. T227482 . Corrective Document dated September 10, 2014 and recorded March 18, 2015 as Document No. T232769. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Unit No. 303, CIC No. 1098 Providence Point Condominiums, Scott county, Minnesota. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 651 PROVIDENCE DRIVE, SHAKOPEE, MN 55379 PROPERTY I.D: 27-340220-0 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Five and 97/100 ($126,355.97) 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 November 19, 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 May 19, 2016, or the next business day if May 19, 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: September 30, 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. 15MN00339-1 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. A-4542093 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, September 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 2015. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF FORECLOSURE SALE The above referenced sale scheduled for November 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM, has been postponed to December 17, 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 17, 2016, or the next business day if June 17, 2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Dated: November 19, 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. 15MN00339-1 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-4547330 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF FORECLOSURE SALE The above referenced sale scheduled for December 17, 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 17, 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. 15MN00339-1 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-4550539 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, December 23, 2015.

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.

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.

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.

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

wednesday, December 23, 2015 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 provid-

ed 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.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 70-PR-15-23172 NOTICE OF informal probate of will and informal appointment of co-personal representatives and notice to creditors In Re: Estate of Jeanette A. Deutsch, Decedent. Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Co-Personal Representatives was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated August 10, 2011. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Marvin Deutsch, whose address is 28414 141st Avenue, New Prague, Minnesota 56071, and Erin Bartusek Streefland, whose address is 5726 230th Street East, Elko, Minnesota 55020, to serve as the co-personal representatives of the decedent's estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the co-personal representatives 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 co-personal representatives have the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the date of issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent's estate are required to present the claims to the personal representatives or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: December 7, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts December 7, 2015 Delores A. Beussman Registrar Vicky L. Carlson Court Administrator Christopher A. Neisen Wornson, Goggins, Neisen, Morris & Brever, PC MN# 212246 119 East Main Street New Prague, MN 56071 Telephone: 952-758-4161 Facsimile: 952-758-4085 e-mail: cneisen@lawyersnp.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 23 and 30, 2015.

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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.

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(continued from previous page) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT probate division FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 70-PR-15-19371 NOTICE OF informal probate of will and appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors Estate of Janice Audrey Ploof, aka Janice A. Ploof, Decedent. Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the decedent's will dated January 2, 2008, has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also give that the Registrar has informally appointed Laurie Ploof, whose address is 1058 Van Buren St. S., Shakopee, MN 55379 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of leeters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: December 9, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts December 9, 2015 Vicky L. Carlson Registrar Phil Bird Deputy Court Administrator Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 23 and 30, 2015.

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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

PAGE eleven 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.

RATE INCREASE NOTICE XCEL ENERGY MINNESOTA ELECTRIC PRICES Interim Change in Electric Rates Starting January 1, 2016 Until Final Decision is Made

XCEL ENERGY’S RATE INCREASE REQUEST Xcel Energy has asked the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) for a three-year increase in electricity rates. For 2016, the requested increase is for $194.6 million, or about 6.4 percent. For 2017, Xcel Energy requested an additional $52.1 million, or about 1.7 percent. For 2018, Xcel Energy requested an additional $50.4 million, or about 1.7 percent. The total increase requested for the three-year period is $297.1 million, or about 9.8 percent. (Xcel Energy has also offered an option for a five year rate plan.) While the MPUC reviews Xcel Energy’s request, state law allows Xcel Energy to collect higher rates on an interim (temporary) basis. The interim rate increase for 2016 is $163.7 million or about 5.5 percent over total current rates. This appears on customer bills as an interim rate adjustment. It is calculated from a change to the “Basic Service Charge,” “Energy Charge,” and, if applicable, the “Demand Charge.” The interim rate adjustment is billed as a 7.75 percent increase, or about $5.06 per month, for a typical residential customer using 675 kWh. Because Xcel Energy is requesting a multi-year rate plan, it also requested an increase to the interim rate starting January 1, 2017. If approved, the company will provide additional details before this increase happens. The MPUC will likely make its decision on the overall rate request in 2017. If final rates are lower than interim rates, Xcel Energy will refund the difference. If final rates are higher than interim rates, Xcel Energy will not charge customers the difference. WHY IS XCEL ENERGY ASKING FOR AN INCREASE? Xcel Energy’s last request for a rate increase was in 2013. Xcel Energy continues to invest in maintaining and upgrading its system. A multi-year rate plan provides customers more predictability and rate stability for a longer period of time than is achievable under a single year rate request. HOW WILL THE RATE CHANGE AFFECT MONTHLY BILLS? The proposed rate increase will affect individual monthly bills differently depending on electricity use and customer type. The proposed rate increase mainly affects the “Basic Service Charge,” “Energy Charge,” and, if applicable, the “Demand Charge.” These charges cover the cost of providing electric service to our customers, representing about 70 percent of your total bill. This rate increase does not affect the Fuel Cost Charge. WHAT IS XCEL ENERGY DOING TO CONTROL COSTS? • Providing energy conservation options. This helps customers manage energy use and save money on their bills. This also helps to delay generation investments. • Reviewing and monitoring our business to minimize operating and maintenance cost increases. • Operating power plants efficiently. • Using a variety of fuel sources to manage costs and protect the environment. WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR REVIEWING XCEL ENERGY’S REQUEST? The MPUC, the Minnesota Department of Commerce, the Office of the Attorney General-Residential Utilities and Antitrust Division, public interest groups, and large commercial and industrial customer groups will investigate our proposal.

PROPOSED CHANGES FOR MONTHLY ELECTRICITY BASE RATES This chart shows the current and proposed electricity base rates for each customer type. AVERAGE MONTHLY BILLS Average monthly kWh usage

Customer type

$71.11

$4.20

$7.92

$9.24

800

$102.82

$6.04

$10.71

$12.59

1,050

$82.58

$3.87

$3.70

$4.90

923

$112.24

$6.41

$6.04

$7.95

1,417

$147.06

$7.89

$11.45

$13.91

Energy-Controlled (Dual Fuel) Small General Service Small General Time-of-Day Service General Service General Time-of-Day Service Peak-Controlled Service Peak-Controlled Time-of-Day Service Small Municipal Pumping Municipal Pumping

17,014

$1,677.48

$89.86

$103.54

$130.74

168,653

$13,535.11

$667.95

$879.51

$1,081.99

66,550

$8,200.22

$467.83

$524.81

$670.09

582,250

$56,211.88

$2,961.60

$3,768.58

$4,681.73

658

$82.89

$4.80

$4.88

$6.31

4,826

$557.31

$31.53

$32.88

$42.40

Note: Proposed lighting rate changes vary according to the type of lighting. The proposed final increase is 15.9 percent for full service street lighting, 8.6 percent for energy-only street lighting service, and 11.2 percent for residential and commercial protective lighting. MONTHLY CUSTOMER CHARGES Customer type

ENERGY (PER KWH) AND DEMAND (PER KW) RATES

Current

Proposed 2017

Proposed 2018

Residential Overhead line

Customer type

Current

Proposed Proposed 2017 2018

Residential $8.00

$10.00

$10.20

Energy: Summer (June- Sept)

9.395 ¢

10.865 ¢

11.085 ¢

Overhead line – electric heating

$10.00

$12.00

$12.24

Energy: Winter (Other months)

8.040 ¢

9.285 ¢

9.473 ¢

Underground line

$10.00

$12.00

$12.24

Energy: Winter – electric heating

5.819 ¢

6.394 ¢

6.524 ¢

Underground line – electric heating

$12.00

$14.00

$14.28

Energy: Summer

8.787 ¢

9.655 ¢

9.851 ¢

Energy: Winter

7.432 ¢

8.076 ¢

8.240 ¢

Energy: On-Peak Summer

15.123 ¢

15.443 ¢

15.756 ¢

Small Commercial Small General

$10.00

$12.00

$12.24

Small General Time-of-Day

$12.00

$14.00

$14.28

Commercial and Industrial

Small General

Small General Time-of-Day

General

$25.75

$25.78

$26.30

Energy: On-Peak Winter

12.280 ¢

12.118 ¢

12.364 ¢

General Time-of-Day

$29.75

$29.78

$30.38

Energy: Off-Peak Summer

3.015 ¢

4.420 ¢

4.510 ¢

Peak-Controlled

$55.00

$55.00

$56.11

Energy: Off-Peak Winter

3.015 ¢

4.420 ¢

4.510 ¢

Peak-Controlled Time-of-Day

$55.00

$55.00

$56.11

Energy

3.201 ¢

3.619 ¢

3.692 ¢

Demand: Summer

$14.07

$15.79

$16.11

Demand: Winter

$9.96

$11.09

$11.31

Energy: On-Peak

4.482 ¢

5.158 ¢

5.263 ¢

Energy: Off-Peak

2.233 ¢

2.487 ¢

2.537 ¢

Demand: Summer

$14.07

$15.79

$16.11

Demand: Winter

$9.96

$11.09

$11.31

Note: For 2018 rates, Xcel Energy proposed a 2.026 percent General Rate Surcharge instead of an increase to the per kWh energy rates and the per kW demand rates. If approved, this will be applied to rate components specified in the “General Rate Adjustment Surcharge Rider” to service provided beginning January 1, 2018. IMPORTANT Comments will be made available to the public on the MPUC’s website, except in limited circumstances consistent with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The MPUC does not edit or delete personally identifying information from submissions.

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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: October 15, 2003 MORTGAGOR: Jeffrey F. Peer and Lorraine D. Peer, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Tradition Mortgage. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 13, 2004 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A641820. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: ABN Amro Mortgage Group, Inc.. Dated October 15, 2003 Recorded January 13, 2004, as Document No. A641821. And thereafter assigned to: Green Tree Servicing LLC now known as Ditech Financial LLC. Dated December 23, 2014 Recorded December 24, 2014, as Document No. A970974. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Tradition Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 16913 Wilderness Trail Southeast, Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 253180160 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 16, Block 1, Wilderness Ponds COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $276,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $133,867.42 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: February 9, 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 twelve (12) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on February 9, 2017 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: December 15, 2015 Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 6 - 15-007046 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 23 and 30, 2015 and January 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2016.

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Proposed 2018 final monthly increase

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2016 Interim monthly increase

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The MPUC will hold public hearings and accept written comments about our rate request. Customers and others will be able to comment on our rate request at the public hearings. You may add verbal comments, written comments, or both into the record. Notice of the public hearing dates and locations will be published in local newspapers, included in monthly bills, and at: xcelenergy. com/rates, select “Minnesota” in top right-hand corner, select “Rates” then select “2016 Minnesota Electric Rate Case”

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(continued from previous page) CITY OF BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC NOTICE The Belle Plaine Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as persons may reasonably be heard, at City Hall, 218 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, Minnesota 56011. The Belle Plaine City Council will also conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as persons may reasonably be heard, at City Hall, 218 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, Minnesota 56011. The Commission and Council will hear public comment on proposed Ordinance 16-01, which, if approved, will repeal and replace Section 1107.23 of the City Code relating to rental housing. The proposed rental housing standards update existing language related to rental licensing and inspection. In addition the proposed standards update general requirements for rental properties, complaint and appeal procedures, and the compliance action process. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available in their entirety at the Belle Plaine City Hall, 218 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, Minnesota 56011 for review. Written comments may be mailed or delivered to: City of Belle Plaine, 218 North Meridian Street, P.O. Box 129, Belle Plaine, MN 56011. All oral and written comments will be heard at this time. Dated this 21st day of December, 2015 Cynthia Smith Strack Community Development Director Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, December 23, 2015.

Scott County Board Proceedings BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF SCOTT DECEMBER 1, 2015 (1) The Board of Commissioners, in and for the County of Scott, Minnesota, met in the Courthouse Board Room in the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, and convened at 9:00 a.m., with the following members present: Commissioner Ulrich, presiding, Commissioner Wagner, Commissioner Wolf, Commissioner Beard, and Commissioner Marschall. (2) Amendments to the Agenda

Chair Ulrich announced the closed Board meeting to evaluate the performance of County Administrator Gary Shelton will be held after the Board meeting is adjourned. The summary of the closed Board meeting will be given at the December 15, 2015 County Board meeting. (3) Minutes: On a motion by Commissioner Wolf, seconded by Commissioner Beard, the Minutes of November 17, 2015 were approved. (4) Consent Agenda: On a motion by Commissioner Beard, seconded by Commissioner Wolf, the following actions were approved unanimously. All resolutions are available in the office of the County Administrator and are made a part of this record by reference. A. Approve the request for rezoning (#20150000076) for Randy Oldenburg and Jane Breeggemann, applicants, of 80 acres from A-1, agricultural preservation, to A-3, agricultural preservation density, in Section 35 of Blakeley Township. B. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-226; Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement With Stantec for Natural Resource Restoration Services at Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park. C. Adopt Resolution No. 2015228; Approving Entering Into an Agreement With Nardini Fire Equipment Co., Inc. to Update and Replace the Household Hazardous Waste Facility Suppression System and Authorizing a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $102,600. D. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-229; Authorizing Entering Into Contracts With CDW, EPS, and Emergent Networks for Technical Services and Equipment Purchases; and Authorizing a Budget Amendment and Fund Transfer From the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund in the Amount of $556,346. E. Approve the Application for a new Scott County Intoxicating Liquor and Wine License for the Jordan Supper Club, Inc. in St. Lawrence Township. F. Approve the Renewal Applications for Scott County Intoxicating Liquor and Wine Licenses for 2016 for St. Patrick’s Tavern and Restaurant, Red Fox Tavern, Legends Golf, Ridges at Sand Creek, Louisville Lanes, Country Prime Time, Union Hill Bar, and Heritage Links Golf Club. G. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-223; Approving the Lease Agreement Renewal With SouthWest Metro Educational Cooperative for Use of Space at the Workforce Development Center. H. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-224; Approving the Lease Agreement Renewal With Scott-Carver-Dakota Community Action Program (CAP Agency) for Use of Space at the Workforce Development Center. I. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-225; Authorizing Entering Into Grant Agreement No. SG2014-062 With the Metropolitan Council for Regional Park Acquisition Reimbursement in the Amount of $235,000.

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J. Adopt Resolution No. 2015227; Authorizing Entering Into a Contract With the Board of Water and Soil Resources for the 2016 Natural Resources Block Grant in the Amount of $75,913. K. Separation of employment for Nicki Graf, FT Social Work Case Manager, Health and Human Services Division, effective 11/25/15. Separation of employment for Tanya Roberts, FT Employment and Training Counselor, Health and Human Services Division, effective 12/03/15. Separation of employment for C Jay Neisen, PT (88% FTE) DT&H Vocational Assistant, Health and Human Services Division, effective 12/04/15. Separation of employment for Amanda Jorgenson, FT Senior Tax Specialist, Community Services Division, effective 11/13/15. Separation of employment for Gregory Felt, Intermittent (34% FTE) Unclassified Highway Division Engineer, Community Service Division, effective 06/24/15. FT Probationary employment for Kelly Gilb, Child Care Assistance Specialist, Health and Human Services Division, effective 11/24/15. Change in employment status for Anne Kleaver, FT Temporary Unclassified Office Assistant to FT Probationary Administrative Specialist, Sheriff’s Office, effective 11/23/15. Amend start date for Jamie Bachaus, FT Probationary Community Health Specialist, Health and Human Services Division, effective 11/10/15 (previously reported as 11/09/15). (5) County Administrator Update: A draft resolution prepared by the Association of Minnesota Counties asking for updating the State program aid formula was reviewed. The consensus of the Board was to bring the resolution to the December 15 County Board meeting for action. On a motion by Commissioner Wolf, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, the meeting adjourned at 9:21 a.m. Jon Ulrich, Chair Gary L. Shelton, County Administrator, Clerk of the Board Debra K. Brazil, Deputy Clerk to the Board This is a summary of the Board proceedings (M.S. 375.12). The full text is available at www.co.scott. mn.us (which can be accessed at any public library), and in the office of the County Administrator. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, December 23, 2015.

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Panthers Hammer Raiders; Finish 9th at Big Christmas Invitational The Scott West wrestling team rolled to its second Minnesota River Conference win of the season Thursday night in Belle Plaine as it beat NorwoodYoung America 42-12. The Panthers got off to a fast start in front of their crowd in Belle Plaine as lightweight eighth-grader Jacob Hill made quick work of NYA 106-pounder Jared Kleindl with a ďŹ rst-period pin at 1:35. The scoreboard moved to 9-0 in favor of the home team after freshman Tyler Shackle wrestled his way to a 4-0 decision over Josh Lord at 113 pounds. NYA returning state-qualiďŹ er Anthony Hennen put up the ďŹ rst team points for the visiting Raiders as he won a hardfought 4-3 decision over Justin Stauffacher at 120 pounds. Senior Brendan Mackedanz gave the Panthers a 12-3 team lead as the senior scored three take downs in a 7-2 win over Peter Barth at 126. Sophomore Jackson Stuaffacher lit up the scoreboard on his way to pinning Ben Barth at 4:40 of the third period. The Panther 132-pounder built a big lead as he scored 20 some points behind a series of attacks before he secured the pin fall call. The next match at 138 pounds was not as high scoring but it was every bit as exciting, at

least in the third period, as Scott West senior Carter Piche had to score a late reversal to beat Raider Zeke Dodge 4-3. With the meet coming to the halfway point, Scott West held a 21-3 advantage before senior Ryan Siegle dropped an 8-5 match at 145 to make it a 21-6 Panther team lead. The Raiders would elect to forfeit to Ben Kelvington at 145 and then another Panther senior Dylan Johnson turned in a solid performance by beating Brett Kleindl 5-1 at 160 pounds. At 170 pounds, Scott West’s Deshawn Carter received a forfeit before teammate Dylan Aslakson got a ďŹ rst-period pin of Jacob Schwartz at 182 pounds. The Aslakson pin at 1:13 gave Scott West a 42-6 lead on the scoreboard going into the ďŹ nal three weight classes of the night, and those would go quickly as both teams elected to forfeit at 195 and 220 before NYA heavyweight Nick Forner ended the night of wrestling with a third-period pin of Ben Alexander at 5:27. Christmas Tournament Five Scott West wrestlers made things happen in Rochester this past weekend as they became All-Force Minnesota Christmas Tournament placewinners and helped the Panthers to a ninth place ďŹ nish in the prestigious tournament ďŹ eld

of 32 teams, scoring 110 points in the tournament that was won by AAA’s #1-rated St. MichaelAlbertville. STMA bettered Apple Valley 224-203 at the top of the standings. Leading the way for Scott West was senior captain Ben Kelvington, who improved on his fourth place ďŹ nish from a year ago as he placed third at 145 pounds. Sophomore Jackson Stauffacher became a three-time Minnesota Christmas Tournament place-winner as he improved upon his previous two eighth place ďŹ nishes by wrestling his way to fourth in the 126-pound bracket. The remaining three Scott West place-winners were ďŹ rsttime place-winners in the elite tournament. Junior Parker Huss wrestled his way to ďŹ fth place at 120 pounds, while sophomore Tyler Buesgens did the same at 195 pounds. Freshman Tyler Shackle took seventh place at 106 pounds. Scott West had six other wrestlers entered in the tournament but they did not place in the top eight of their respective weight brackets. They were Justin Stauffacher (113), Carter Piche (132), Ryan Siegle (138), Ben Dvorak (160), Calvin Men-

Wrestling (continued on page 7)

H.S. Girls’ Basketball

Tigers Fall to Sibley East, Cannon Falls by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School girls’ basketball team enters Christmas break without a victory following this past Monday night’s 49-32 nonconference loss at home against Cannon Falls. The setback came following a 57-30 loss in the Minnesota River Conference opener at Sibley East last Thursday night. The Tigers, 0-1 in the MRC, 0-6 overall, will be back in action next Tuesday and Wednesday in their annual travels to the holiday tournament at Norwood Young America. Belle Plaine is scheduled to take on New Ulm in the ďŹ rst round 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Central High School. Sibley East 57, Tigers 30 Despite falling behind 12-0, the Tigers hung around with the Wolverines in the ďŹ rst half, trailing by just six points (2519) at the break but managed just 11 points in the second half of a 27-point blowout loss at Sibley East Thursday night. “We started out slow once again before we started to ďŹ gure it out,â€? said Belle Plaine coach Randy Carlson. “Defensively, we got much more active and rebounded a lot better. Offensively, we started to make some shots and closed out the ďŹ rst half strong. The second half opened with us not being able to put the ball in the basket and giving up way too many easy baskets. Making shots is the key to this game. We battled well considering we were missing two more starters – Ireland Lambrecht and Maria Larson – to injury and illness. We need people to step up when someone goes down. The opportunity is there. Seize it.â€? Freshman Lily Vinkemeier led Belle Plaine in scoring with nine points (all in the ďŹ rst half). Elizabeth Johnson had ďŹ ve points, followed by Alissa Schultz, Schuyler Sterk and Taylor Mullen with four apiece. Kaitlyn Paul and Hailey Witt both had two. The rebounding leaders were Vinkemeier (8), Schultz (6), Paul (5), Johnson (4), Sterk (4), Mullen (4) and Alexa Lenz (3). Hannah Wentzlaff sparked

the Wolverines with 18 points. Alyssa Weber and Alli Harter added 14 and 11, respectively. Cannon Falls 49, Tigers 32 Cannon Falls, which is without junior varsity and B-squad teams due to a lack of players in the program, took advantage of a Belle Plaine team that was without several regulars in its lineup due to injury and illness. In the process, the Bombers

managed to pin another doubledigit loss (49-32) on the Tigers Monday night in Belle Plaine. Vinkemeier led the Tigers in scoring with eight points. Schultz added six points, 10 rebounds and ďŹ ve steals, while Johnson contributed seven points and four assists. No other statistics were available prior to Tuesday’s press time.

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Belle Plaine Takes Early Lead in MRC Standings The Belle Plaine High School strong goal of ours to take the Explosion dance team put itself jazz conference championship. in the driver’s seat in its quest We kept this goal in mind while for another Minnesota River creating the concept and choreConference championship in ography of our routine, Dikmen 2016 as it won both the high continued. “Standout scores for kick and jazz competitions at us included leap technique and Thursday MRC Meet #1 at difficulty of skills within our routine. Heading into the kick Mayer Lutheran. In kick, Belle Plaine tallied a portion of the competition, we score of 3 (the lower the bet- knew that Randolph would be ter), followed by Randolph (6), coming in with a very clean Waterville-Elysian-Morristown routine. We knew that it would (9), Mayer Lutheran-Water- be a tough bid for first but the town-Mayer (12) and Norwood girls really pushed kick height and I believe our interesting Young America (15). The results were similar in unique concept and choreograjazz, with Belle Plaine topping phy brought us into first place. the field with another score of JV kick and jazz also took first 3. Randolph was second again in both categories, rounding out at 6, followed by Mayer Lu- our sweep.” Holy Angels Invitational theran-Watertown-Mayer (9), Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Belle Plaine competed in its (12) and Norwood Young final meet before the calender flips to 2016 at Saturday’s huge America (15). “It’s a big year for the Min- invitational at the Academy of nesota River Conference by Holy Angels in Richfield. adding two teams since the Belle Plaine finished ninth inception of the dance portion among 18 teams in kick and of the conference (Randolph 15th among 19 teams in jazz. and WEM),” said Belle Plaine Sartell topped the field in both coach Sibel Dikmen. “As a competitions. team we were excited to wel- Kick order of finish: Sartell, come Randolph and WEM as Austin, Rocori, St. Cloud CaThe Tigers’ Luke Narveson, pictured dunking, scored 24 points against the Wolverines Friday night in Belle Plaine. He entered full affiliate members. Not only thedral, Holy Angels, Mound is it supporting the growth of Westonka, Delano, Orono, the game needing 11 points to surpass 1,000 in his high school career. dance team as a sport in Minne- Belle Plaine, Marshall, Northsota, it also adds a great group field, Kasson-Mantorville, of coaches and athletes to our Waconia, Fridley, Monticello, conference, making it more Albany, New Ulm, Pine City. competitive. Dance “As a team, we made it a (continued on page 7) in pulling away to 21-point vic- ping created easy hoops as we by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School tory over the Wolverines Friday scored 43 points in the second half,” said Tigers coach Paul boys’ basketball team extend- night in Belle Plaine. ed its winning streak to three Narveson, who entered the Fogarty. games with a pair of victories game needing 11 points to last week, defeating Blue Earth reach 1,000 for his high school Area 67-56 Tuesday night and career, tallied 24. Stier followed Sibley East 67-46 Friday night. with 20 points and had a teamhigh nine rebounds. Rounding Both games were at home. The Tigers, 1-1 in the Min- out the scoring for Belle Plaine nesota River Conference, 3-3 were Curtiss (10), Herman (10), overall, were scheduled to close Schulz (2) and Guscette (1). Results from Belle Plaine their pre-Christmas schedule in “We started slowly in the first sports that take place after press a nonconference game at Wa- half but our defense got a big time on Tuesdays can be found tertown-Mayer Tuesday night lift from Matt Nelson. Our trap- on the Herald’s Facebook page. after this edition of the Herald went to press. Belle Plaine will compete in a holiday tournament at St. James High School next Tuesday and Wednesday. The Tigers are scheduled to take on Springfield at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. If the Tigers win that game, they will play at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday. If they lose, they play at 6 p.m. Tigers 67, BEA 56 For a second game in a row, Luke Narveson poured in 31 The Belle Plaine High School Explosion dance team (above and below) competed in Saturpoints to lead the Tigers past day’s huge invitational at the Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield. Blue Earth Area 67-56 last Tuesday night in Belle Plaine. His 31 points were also the game high in Belle Plaine’s 38-point blowout win against Lake-Crystal-Wellcome Memorial the previous Friday in Belle Plaine. Following Narveson in scoring for the Tigers against Blue Earth Area were Mitchel Stier (17), Branden Schulz (7), Brody Curtiss (5), Derek Guscette (4) and Nathan Herman (3). Stier had 17 rebounds and six assists, both team highs. Narveson and Schulz both had two steals. Tigers 67, Sibley East 46 Four Tigers scored in double Belle Plaine’s Mitchel Stier had 20 points and nine rebounds figures as they easily overcame against Sibley East Friday night at the BPHS gym. a one-point deficit at halftime

H.S. Boys’ Basketball

Belle Plaine Slams Down Two More Wins

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Belle Plaine’s Jared Kalal, a 6-6 center, drew plenty of attention from Sibley East defenders Friday night at the BPHS gym.

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Geography Geniuses Holy Family Christmas Pageant

Oak Crest Elementary School students participated in the annual geography bee Friday afternoon (Dec. 18). Sixth-grader Malina Koepp (front row, third from left) won the event. Andrew Cunat, also a sixth-grader, was the runner-up. Koepp will take an online test after the holiday Students from Holy Family Academy in rural Belle Plaine presented their Christmas pageant break to advance to regional competition. The competitors in the bee Friday included (back Sunday evening in the Belle Plaine District Center’s Performing Arts Center. The event in- row, from left) Evan Olson, Xander Daggy, Shy Anne Dieter, Bryce Kuhn, Emmett Fahey, cluded a play (above), “The Watt Family Christmas,” a silent auction fund-raiser, bake sale (front row, from left) Sam Pudwill, Cunat, Koepp and Ethan Hoffman. and plenty of music.

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ceptions and to promote relationships between the Sheriff’s Office and the community to whom we serve. The Sheriff’s Citizens’ Academy will meet Monday evenings for nine weeks starting Jan. 25. Applicants should be 18 years of age and live, work or attend school in Scott County. Prefer-

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GICS Holiday Sing-along The 52 students at Green Isle Community School performed their holiday presentation Thursday (Dec. 17) in the school’s gymnasium. Six Belle Plaine students participated in the performance. They are (from left) Gideon Santovi, Jordyn Santovi, Evalina Halling, Elijah Santovi, Wade Halling and Owen Halling. The musical -- “Our Holiday House” -- is a musical welcome mat that includes carolers singing, a 15-foot buffet and jingle bells ringing while sharing the traditions of the season.

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Scott and Cindy LaPointe Win Home Decorating Contest for Second Time

When Scott and Cindy LaPointe won Belle Plaine’s annual Holiday Home Decorating Contest for the first time in 2011, there were only a few patches of snow on the ground. Despite this past Monday night’s dusting, there’s even less snow. But that’s okay because their home at 220 North Grove Street still looks a lot like of Christmas. The LaPointes are the 2015 winners of the Holiday Home Decorating Contest, which will earn them an assortment of prizes and gift certificates courtesy of a number of Belle Plaine businesses and organizations (see list of sponsors below). Their home is located at the intersection of State and Grove streets. Scott, who does most of the work himself with some help from Cindy, said his display consists of almost 25,000 LED lights. “This is our biggest one yet,” said Scott, who has been decorating the home for the holidays since 2003. Four years ago was the first time the LaPointes entered the contest, which they won. They did not enter again until this year. So they’re now two for two when entering. Among the new decorations this season are a nativity scene on the side of Scott’s workshop and a large star out in front of the workshop near the street (see photo). He built the star himself. There’s also numerous lighted evergreen trees, snowmen and other Christmas favorites strategically placed around the workshop, garage and house. “I love Christmas lights,” said Scott when asked why such a big display. He added that he also gets a lot of compliments from people asking if he’s going to continue each year. The answer is always “yes.” Scott said putting up this year’s display took four weekends. He normally leaves it up through the first week of January. The other top five entries this year (in order) are Linda Olson and Jane and Jean Seykora at 23665 Sage Avenue, Mitch Kuhnke at 705 Butler Drive, Shawn Larson at 1013 Provence Lane, and Pat Skelly and Lynn Jaworski at 821 Prairie Oak Drive. All the above will receive prizes for their efforts. Belle Plaine’s 2015 Holiday Home Decorating Contest was sponsored by the following businesses and organizations: Belle Plaine Rotary Club State Bank of Belle Plaine Neisen’s Corner Bar Belle Plaine Herald Belle Plaine Chiropractic Rucks Meats Prairie Farm Supply Huck’s Shipwreck Saloon Southwest Eye Care Red Door Bar Johan’s Sports Bar JD’s Auto Service Kwik Trip Cenex Borough Bowl Foline Auto Belle Plaine Tire Co-op Subway Cornerstone State Bank Dairy Queen Home to Home Thrift Store Strait Smiles Belle Plaine Eyecare Center Annie’s Cafe and Catering McDonald’s Great Clips Berger Interiors Re/Max

First Place: 220 North Grove Street, Scott and Cindy LaPointe

Second Place: 23665 Sage Avenue, Linda Olson and Jane and Jean Seykora

Third Place: 705 Butler Drive, Mitch Kuhnke

Fourth Place: 1013 Provence Lane, Shawn Larson

Fifth Place 821 Prairie Oak Drive, Pat Skelly and Lynn Jaworski

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Straight from the North Pole to you, we're pleased to share some Letters to Santa

Hello Santa! I want an American Girl Doll and a toy puppy, a ball that you can’t hold on to, that you can make big and then small. I want you to bring something for my mom (a rose vase so she can hold her flowers). For my dad, I want him to have a football! And my sister, the same ball I want! I’d also like wall stickers for my room. And I don’t care what I get! That’s all! Eva McCann, 5

Dear Santa, Dear Santa, I want a tractor and I would like a new dolly and daddy wants a truck for a pink bear. My big brother Christmas. I have been a wants a new brown bike. good boy. Kennedy, 3 Landon, 2

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Dear Santa, Dear Santa, I want a robot and toys I want a real motorcycle. I also want another Christand costumes. Peyton Williamson, 4 mas tree. I want glasses to keep on. Bryce Balk, 4 Dear Santa, Happy Birthday! I want Hi Santa, a doll house, that little I want a golf course, a tiny bitty for my dolls. Big helmet, and a purple shirt. house for the big dolls! I want a big trampoline beChelsea Frame, 3 cause the little one is too little. Please eat all the cookies. Jesen Stier, 4 Dear Santa, I want new purple pants. Kendall Kruschke, 4 Dear Santa, I love Santa! I want to play games. I want to ask for more Legos so I can build toys! Bring a toy for Angie and Jacob the Elf will type this for you. Jacob Johnson, 5

Dear Santa, Dear Santa, I want signs. I want a I would like olaf toys. I walking sign and a stop sign would also like poly pockets and an airport sign. I want for Christmas. I’m a good a one-way sign, a hospital girl. sign and a railroad sign. Morgan,4.5 Eli, 4 Dear Santa, I have been super good. I need some new roller skates and paper to color on. I would also like a box to put my babies away. Please bring my brother more nuks. Harper, 4

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BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA Dear Santa, Dear Santa, I want a duck, a horse I am 5 years old and have and a farm. My baby sister been a good boy this year. I would like a sword and new doesn’t want anything. Adrianna, 3 tractor or truck. Please bring something for my big sister Katelyn and my buddy Grandpa Pete. Thank you, Cade Bauer, 5 Dear Santa, I want barbies, play-doh and shopkins. My baby brother would like more food and my big brother would like Nerf guns. I will leave you yummy cookies Dear Santa, and milk. I am 3 years old and have Arianna, 5 been a pretty good girl this year. I would like another pink bear like the one I have. I am in Dance and would love a pink outfit and bag. Please don’t forget my Dear Santa, This year I have been a friends at daycare, dance nice girl. I like to help and and preschool. Thank you, share. This year I went to Kyah Bauer, 3 the museum and the apple barn a couple times. I also started preschool and Sunday School. Could you please bring me a Barbie Pop Up camper because I have never had one before; my mom just builds them with building blocks. I would also like Sophia the First movies because I only have one. A Peppa Pig camper would be fun and more princess movies. I helped to decorate the Christmas tree and I hung all the stockings so please don’t forget to bring golden coins for my stocking because I love chocolate! Please remind my elf Tinsel that I am being a good girl so that she can come Dear Santa, back every single day. I I would like a Power Ranghope you stay warm in the er morphing watch, a big sleigh. I will be sure to leave boy blanket, The Minion out some special treats for movie, a remote control you and your reindeer. Oh, race track. I have been a I had a flu shot and I was good boy this year. Merry so brave! Did you get your Christmas Santa. Love, flu shot? Elijah Love, Elizabeth Nagel, 4

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Hello Santa, Can I have a dinosaur movie? Can I have two dinosaur toys? I will give you one of my stuffed animals. Carter Glick, 4

Dear Santa, Dear Santa, I would like a “Big” green I would like a baby doll, robot & I think that’s all!! I another baby carrier (but have been a good boy too. I already have two), a Jackson Kimpton, 4 play kitchen and that’s all. Thank you Santa! Olivia Smith, 3 Hi Santa! I want a Minnie Mouse. Simone Kruger, 2-1/2

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2015 Dear Santa, I want a Buzz and two masks (Buzz) and Woody. We went to your house. I want trucks and Spiderman. Levi Brown,3

“We will make sure to leave you chocolate chip cookies just like you asked for last weekend. Safe travels, and tell Mrs. Claus hi from us.”

Dear Santa, I want a toy. I want a white T-rex and a karate toy and maybe an ABC toy. I’ve been a good boy. Cole, 4

Dear Santa, I’ve been nice and I want presents, maybe more tennis shoes and how about a long race track? How ‘bout another Ninja Turtle movie? Gavin, 3-1/2

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or to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)

After the decorations are packed away, The Lutheran Home Belle Plaine campus will still be sharing the Good News of Jesus. Our ordained chaplain offers devotions, Bible studies, worship services and individual Biblical counseling.

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BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA Dear Santa, I would like a Hulk car for Christmas. I know I’m on the Nice List. Your elf, Red, has been watching me. From, Cooper Kalal, 4

Hi Santa! Dear Santa, Santa, Thank you for our pres- I want a hug! I want you to ents. Thank you for giving bring me toys. Hulk mask, a the reindeer carrots. I car to punch with (Hulk in want a Batman car. Thank in car). you for all the toys. Max Swenson, 4 Nolan Swenson, 4

“Are the reindeer ready for Christmas?� Dear Santa, I have been trying to be a good girl. Don’t listen to what Susie the Elf tells you. I would like a new baby, and a new whistle --and ear plugs for Mom, Dad and Kendall. Love, Kaelin Foster, 3

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Dear Santa, I would like a yellow dump truck for Christmas! My sister Piper would like a bear for Christmas. I have been very good this year. My sister gets whiny a lot but she has been pretty good. How has Rudolph been? Love, Reese & Piper

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Dear Santa, No chimney please, come through the furnace. Cookies, milk and treats for reindeer. Elsa’s ice magic palace, two sizes too small Grinch, Wild Kratts runner set and Octonauts stuff, Hot Wheels ultimate garage. Love, Colin Weldon

Dear Santa, I would like a toy from your workshop. Please make the toy a Barbie horses playset. Santa, am I on the Nice List? Santa, I Dear Santa, want you to eat one Spritz I would like a cloth book, bath toys, a toy tractor cookie. Love, like Papa’s, and more pretty Izzy Kalal,3 dresses. Mommy, Grammy and I will have homemade cookies for you and a glass of milk too. I was glad I got to meet you in person at your Santa House in town. Dear Santa, Could you do me one othI know my mom wants me er favor please, could you to ask you for a full night’s make sure all the babies, sleep. But don’t bother families and nurses in the with that. I’d rather have NICU at Children’s have a lots of noisy toys. bright and Merry ChristLove, mas. Carson Kalal,10 mo. Love, Lauren Raeann McConnell 9 months Dear Santa, I would like a guitar and a ute for Christmas. My dad and mom said that I’ve been good this year. We will be leaving cookies and milk for you. Love, Morgan Schmidt, 5

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Here Comes Santa Claus! Another Christmas is rolling in, and we hope it delivers everything on your wish list! We'd like to thank you for being an important part of our year. Your friendship and support have made 2015 a great ride for us, and we wish you all the best this holiday season and in the coming year.

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Dear Santa, Thank you for coming to my winter dance performance. Are the reindeer ready for Christmas? What I want for Christmas is Fitbit and new ice skates. Have a safe trip!! P.S., I’m 9 years old. Love, Lily Leistiko

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Dear Santa, How are you? Are you ready for milk and cookies? I have been a pretty good boy this year. I would like a bow and a bb gun and sun glasses and a four wheeler. Fly safe. Love, Landon Leistiko

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Happy Holidays from everyone at State Bank of Belle Plaine. May your Holiday Season & New Year be filled with joy, health and happiness.

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