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ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FOURTH YEAR

BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA, DECEMBER 30, 2015

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Police assisted Cardinal Ridge Apartments residents like Genevieve Schommer (center) from the building to a waiting bus after thousands of gallons of water from a broken 2-inch sprinkler pipe flooded the building Feb. 6. Schommer had turned 100 years old in January.

The Year in Review

Austin Smoak is pictured inside his new snowplow/dump truck that was a gift from his father, Mike Smoak.

Belle Plaine 6 Year Old Getting

Bridge/Ridgeview Project, Horrific Lots of Use of Christmas Present Murder, Cardinal Ridge Evacuation and A lot of 6-year-old boys have his young age, Austin has mas- even Santa and his elves could received trucks for presents, tered the driving, plowing and be envy of. In this case, Mike’s State Championships Top the News but not like the one Austin dumping mechanisms of the helpful elves were Dave Knish, The events leading to the groundbreaking for a new bridge, clinic and senior housing center that will be situated in the form of a campus near the intersection of Highway 169 and County Road 3/Meridian Street grabbed numerous headlines in 2015, making it the Herald’s top news story. The second and third top stores both involved senior citizens. Included were the brutal murder of 90-year-old Earl A. Olander in his rural Belle Plaine home, and a broken water sprinkler pipe that flooded the Cardinal Ridge Apartments and forced residents from their homes for months. The next biggest stories involved youth as both the Belle Plaine High School girls’ track and field and volleyball teams won state championships, which were just the second and third “team” state titles in school history. Rounding out the top 10 stories of 2015 in Belle Plaine were the closing of Valley View Golf Course, the untimely death of public works employee Jerry Connolly while on the job, the resignation of School Superintendent Kelly Smith and the hiring of his replacement, a remarkable growing season, BarB-Q Days and business openings and closings, the latter of which included Otto Drug Store. At least three of this year’s top news stories will spill into 2016. Those will be the actual construction of the bridge, clinic and senior housing facility; the trial of the two men charged with beating and killing Olander (Edison Celin-Dominguez Benitez of Richfield and Reinol Godines Vergara of St. Paul); and the sale (or lack thereof) of Valley View Golf Course. On pages 2 and 13 is a recap of the first five months of 2015. The Year in Review will continue in next Wednesday’s Herald.

Top 10 Stories of 2015

(1) Bridge/Ridgeview – Two big projects that will bring substantial change to Belle Plaine were given a major boost on Sept. 21 when the city council awarded the bid for the construction of the overpass/Enterprise Drive extension project to S.M. Hentges and Sons of Jordan at the low bid of $3,179,966.84, which was over $1.2 million below the city engineer’s construction estimate of $4,387,703. On Oct. 19, the council and city staff were joined by dozens of other government officials and members of the community for the groundbreaking ceremony on property that once was the site of the Eric and Lisa May family home. The city had purchased the home from the Mays in order to use the property as part of the necessary right-of-way for the new bridge and extension of Enterprise Drive. The house was eventually burned to the ground by the Belle Plaine Fire Department for a training exercise. Leading the groundbreaking ceremony was Belle Plaine Mayor Mike Pingalore, who said the ceremony was the result of years of collaboration between city, county and state officials. He also acknowledged Ridgeview Medical Center, which will construct a medical clinic near the site while the overpass is being built. To top it all off in late 2015, The Lutheran Home Association (TLHA) and Ridgeview Medical Center announced they are planning a new health and wellness center in Belle Plaine, which will feature the clinic connected to a senior living facility near the northwest corner of Highway 169 and County Road 3. (2) 90-Year-Old Man Murdered – Carver County Sheriff’s deputies found Earl A. Olander dead in his home on April 11, his hands bound and his house at 16885 Homestead Road in San Francisco Township pillaged. Olander, 90, had reportedly been assaulted. He lived alone and had never married. His brother-in-law, Gordon Anderson, had called to reminisce. Unable to reach Olander, he asked one of Olander’s neighbors to check on him. The neighbor found Olander and called sheriff’s deputies. The house is located about five miles northeast of Belle Plaine. A month later, recovered U.S. Savings Bonds helped police identify and arrest two men who allegedly killed Olander – Edison Celin-Dominguez Benitez of Richfield and Reinol Godines Vergara of St. Paul. The men have since been indicted and are awaiting trial. Top 10

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Chard Employees, Owners Make Big Donation to Food Shelf Employees and owners of Chard Tiling & Excavating of rural Belle Plaine and its sister companies recently delivered a big donation to the Belle Plaine Food Shelf. The company and its 150-plus employees delivered $15,105 plus 162 pounds of food to the food shelf in downtown Belle Plaine. The donation is the largest monetary donation the Belle Plaine Food Shelf received from a business this year, said Pat Ollhoff, the food shelf’s operations manager. Company owners Connie and Leroy Chard matched employee donations at a 3-to-1 ratio. The company includes Chard Tiling & Excavating, River’s Edge Concrete and Sibley Aggregates. A year ago, Chard Tiling &

Excavating and its companies donated $10,000 to the food shelf.

Growing Numbers

The donation is helpful to the food shelf that saw an increase in the number of people and families served from 2014 to 2015. The food shelf helped 4,415 children, adults and senior citizens in 2015 – 254 more (or 6.1 percent more) than in 2014, Ollhoff said. The people the food shelf assisted included 19 new families in 2015 and 126 people it helped this year that were not assisted in 2014. Overall, the Belle Plaine Food Shelf gave out about 58.934 tons of food in 2015, an increase of approximately 9.688 percent over 2014.

Smoak of Belle Plaine received on Christmas Eve. His truck is one that he can literally drive, plow and dump with. He has his mechanicallyinclined father, Mike, to thank for it. In return, Mike has had no problem having snow removed from his driveway and sidewalk, or for that matter, the entire front lawn, which has become a snow removal play zone for Austin. The snow that fell late Christmas night into Saturday morning was welcomed by Austin and his new machine. Despite

vehicle, which was hand-crafted by his dad, with the help of a few of dad’s friends. Mike, who co-owns and operates Midway Dock & Marine in Belle Plaine, used his mechanical craftiness to transform a riding lawn mower into what Austin says is the best Christmas present he’s ever gotten. In essence, Mike used parts of other lawn mowers, sheet metal, items from Craig’s List, hoses from John Deere, boat tilt and trim parts, a hydrostatic pump/controls, a dump box and plow to build a contraption that

Robert Malz and Dan Shepherd, the latter of whom Mike co-owns Midway Dock & Marine with. Mike said it took about three weeks to complete the project, which he did with the support of his wife, Bethany and Austin’s sister Makayla. Mike explained that they had gotten Austin a Power Wheels toy vehicle that Austin eventually outgrew. Mike said Austin’s upgraded vehicle can go about 5 miles per hour. Austin got yet a another present this past Monday and Tuesday – more snow!

Belle Plaine’s ‘Firefighter of the Year’ Grew Up at Station Herrmann Joined Fire Department to Give Back to B.P.

As a boy growing up in Belle Plaine, Ryan Herrmann spent plenty of time playing at the Belle Plaine Fire Station. The faint scar on his forehead is proof. Herrmann, 32, received the scar from stitches after he and another boy were scrambling to gain control of a basketball. The boys were playing hoops at the basket on the north wall inside the station. Herrmann crashed into a cabinet during a scuttle. Herrmann was recently named the Belle Plaine Fire Department’s Firefighter of the year for 2015. The award was presented during the department’s annual meeting earlier this month. “It was quite a surprise to me,” he said. “There’s nothing I do that, to me, stands out as a big moment.” Herrmann’s contributions to the department are subtle, yet critical, for an organization that relies on the participation of dedicated members. In addition to making a high percentage of calls for service, Herrmann has given many hours of time working on behind-the-scenes departmental committees. He’s a member of the committee working on the new pumper truck the department will receive in the spring. Committee members helped put together the specifications for the truck, worked closely with city staff during the bidding process, and will inspect the truck at the manufacturing plant to make

Ryan Herrmann was named the Belle Plaine Fire Department’s Firefighter of the Year honoree. sure those conditions are able to be met. Herrmann has also given plenty of time on the building committee. The group is working on ideas to maximize the use of the fire hall. Committee members inspect the facility and take care of any maintenance they can perform. The committee’s focus this year has been the fire station’s meeting room and kitchen. “They haven’t been touched in 30 years,” he said. Herrmann knows there’s still plenty to learn as a firefighter. He likes the idea about serv-

ing the community for another 15-20 years. If the opportunity were available, he is interested in one day serving as an officer. He’d like to be part of the leadership that guides firefighters at a scene. Herrmann works for J & W Asphalt. The distance between the company’s Burnsville office and Belle Plaine limits him to making early-morning, evening and overnight calls. He said the toughest calls are the ones that come in around 7 a.m., when

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The Year in Review

wednesday, DECEMBER 30, 2015

January Through May

tonen and Kala Schmidt. Ally Fink received honorable mention. Belle Plaine’s Sibel Dikmen was selected coach of the year. *Ray Kmetz of Belle Plaine fired gunshots at two police officers outside New Hope City Hall on Jan. 26, just after a New Hope City Council meeting had wrapped up. The officers returned fire and killed the 68yard-old Kmetz, who had lived in Cardinal Ridge Apartments in Belle Plaine for less than a year. He was previously committed to treatment for a mental illness. *Lynzi Kleist of Genesis Town and Country/Hardware Hank was named president of the Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce for 2015 at the organization’s annual Dinner and Awards ceremony at the Borough Bowl Banquet Room on Jan. 27. She succeeded Josh Selbrade of Coborn’s. Also that night, Matt Saxe ChevroletBuick was named Belle Plaine’s Business of the Year for 2014.

Belle Plaine kids had to withstand subzero temperatures both Monday and Tuesday (Jan 5-6) during their brief but harsh expeditions to school. Wind chills that week approached 3040 degrees below zero during the morning hours. The weather remained unseasonably cold the rest of the week. replacing the retired Georgine Tyler Buesgens, Parker Huss, Gansen. Ben Kelvington, Carter Piche and Jackson Stauffacher. Ryan * For the first time since 2010, Firefighters and police officers helped about three dozen residents evacuate Cardinal Ridge *Belle Plaine Eyecare CenSiegle was honorable mention. BPHS would not have an entry Apartments following a sprinkler pipe failure Feb. 6. Many of the evacuees were disabled ter opened at 168 Commerce in the Minnesota State High *The BPHS boys’ basketball or elderly. They had no warning and fled the building with whatever they were wearing and Drive, just across the street School One-Act Play Festival in team was beaten in the first could carry. from Veterans Park. St. Paul. Its 2015 production of round of the Section 2AA Tour*A portion of a 2-inch water “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s nament at home against Noran Home President and CEO the former Hot Spot gas station sprinkler pipe above the third- Nest” took second place behind wood Young America 74-66. and Trinity Lutheran Church property and soon demolished floor ceiling at Cardinal Ridge Maple River’s play “Radium The Tigers finished the season *Belle Plaine Mayor Mike Pastor Robert Schlicht died Jan. the building. Apartments in Belle Plaine Girls” at the section meet. with a record of 5-9 in the conPingalore administered the 7 in Glendale, Ariz. He was 83. *The Belle Plaine School failed on Feb. 6, sending thou- *The Scott West wrestling ference, 6-18 overall. Juniors oath of office to city council *Belle Plaine firefighters Board on Jan. 12 named Mike sands of gallons of water cas- team, champions of the Min- Luke Narveson and Mitchel members Paul Chard and Scott Mike Gau and Tim Hentges Ludvik as chair of the board for cading down walls, filling light nesota River Conference, cap- Stier were named to the allSchneider at the start of the city were credited with saving the 2015 and administered the oath fixtures, saturating carpets and tured the Section 2AA title by conference team, while senior council meeting on Jan. 5. Sec- life of Darrell Bieder during a of office to new member Tracy forcing the evacuation of 36 tiebreaker criteria over New Joe Hankins was honorable onds earlier, City Administrator fire at Bieder’s farmhouse along O’Brien, who had been ap- residents into a cold February Prague at Mankato East High mention. Holly Kreft had administered Union Hill Boulevard on Jan. 8. pointed to fill the seat of Matt day. The water reportedly dam- School on Feb. 14. The Panthers the oath of office to Pingalore. Bieder was overcome by smoke Bigaouette, who had resigned. aged “about half” of the build- went on to place third at the Pingalore, Chard and Schneider and was found unconscious in The BPHS Explosion dance ing’s 35 units, said Paul Gregor, state Class 2A team tournament had been reelected at the No- his burning home. *The BPHS girls’ basketball team won the Minnesota Riv- one of the owners of Bessler in St. Paul, finishing the season vember 2014 General Election. team lost in the first round of Management, the firm that owns with a 17-3 record. At state, *The price of unleaded gaso- er Conference championship *Southwest Eye Care opened line in Belle Plaine dropped to in high kick and was second and operates Cardinal Ridge. Scott West defeated Milaca 46- the Section 2AA Tournament in the BP Commons complex $1.99.9. It was very comforting in jazz. Despite finishing sec- All tenants had to be relocated 23, lost to Albert Lea 39-21 and to Glencoe-Silver Lake 64-51. The Tigers completed the seajust south of Highway 169. to motorists since the all-time ond behind Mayer Lutheran in and it would be months before beat Totino-Grace 42-31. Seven repairs and cleanup were com*It was announced that Travis high here was reached in May jazz, Belle Plaine was declared Panthers qualified for the state son with a record of 2-12 in the conference, 5-22 overall. SophOtto was the Belle Plaine Fire of 2013 at $4.29.9 a gallon. the overall MRC champion in pleted and they could return to individual tournament, with their home. Department’s Firefighter of the *Although its plans were not terms of total points. Earning David Flynn and Andrew Foga- omore Mariena Hayden was * Melissa Smith became the Year for 2014. rty winning state titles. Earning selected to the all-conference yet determined, B & H Petro- all-conference honors for Belle and fellow sophomore *Former Belle Plaine Luther- leum of Mankato purchased Plaine were Jane Schneider, new branch librarian for the all-conference honors for Scott team Elizabeth Johnson was honorAlesia Hastings, Krista Pel- Belle Plaine Public Library, West were Flynn, Fogarty, able mention. *After more than two decades of operation, it became obvious that Valley View Golf Course in Belle Plaine would not be opening for the 2015 season. Owners LeRoy and Connie Chard declined comment but Valley View’s website stated: Closed for Business Thanks for Playing With Us In the meantime, BPHS had to scurry to find another home is proud to have supported the course, which eventually became CreeksBend Golf Course following community organizations in rural New Prague. Valley in 2015... View Golf Course, which remains for sale entering 2016, FISH LAKE SPORTSMAN CLUB was built in 1991 and spans GREEN ISLE LIONS CLUB-FUNDRAISER 6,300 yards from the furthest PHEASANTS FOREVER tees. It is a par 71, 18-hole BP LIONS BOWLING EVENT FUNDRAISER championship course. The SCOTT CO PORK PRODUCERS clubhouse and pro shop buildNEY NATURE CENTER ing was built in 2001. The resOUR LADY OF THE PRAIRIE CHURCH taurant/lounge is also closed. HDSA-MN CHAPTER Chevy “Youth Baseball” ST PAULS OUTREACH Chevy Youth Hockey *A couple of McPartlan Belle Plaine Traveling Team LeSueur Bulldogs ST JOHNS/ASSUMPTION-FESTIVAL brothers led the parade and a BELLE PLAINE FIRE DEPT RELIEF ASSOC Mecredy girl followed in the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS footsteps of her sister in beST JOHNS AND ST SCHOLASTIC CHURCHES coming a Miss Shamrock. 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Sunday morning fellowship with friends and long walks with her husband, but what she prized most was spending time with her growing family. Even as she grew fragile with illness, she would not deny herself of attending family celebrations. She was love and loved. Nona is survived by her husband, Verne Strandjord; sons, Cary (Pat), Mark (Kathy), Lee (Renee); brother, Jerry Meyer; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren which she adored. Nona, you will be missed but remembered with smiles in our hearts. We love you.

Liela L. Buszmann Liela L. Buszmann, 83, of Belle Plaine, passed away on December 26, 2015 at her home. Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 30 at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Rev. Sarah Timian will officiate. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine and continue one hour prior to the service at church on Wednesday morning. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Belle Plaine. Liela was born in Norwood on February 1, 1932 to Theodore and Alice (Herrmann) Belter. On June 11, 1952 she married Elmer Buszmann at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carver. They farmed near Belle Plaine all their married life. She loved reading, crossword puzzles, drawing, camping and old time music. Liela is survived by her husband, Elmer; three sons, Gary (Colleen) Buszmann of New Prague, Craig (Clarine) Buszmann of Burnsville, Keith (Dawn) Buszmann of Belle Plaine; five grandchildren, Sara (Brian) Elliott, David (Crystal) Buszmann, Alex Buszmann, Jessica Buszmann, Jeremy Buszmann; four greatgrandchildren, Oliver and Lola Buszmann, Adelyn and Paxton Elliott; brothers, Roger (Carol) Belter of Carver, Gordon (Julie) Belter of Ft. Collins, CO; nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Sylvia Schultz; and brother and sister-in-law, Dwayne and Shirley Belter.

Nona Strandjord Nona Strandjord, 79, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her Belle Plaine residence on December 27 in the presence of her family. Funeral services celebrating Nona’s life will be held Saturday, January 2 at 11 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Le Sueur, MN. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. A grave site burial ceremony will be held Monday, January 4 at 11 a.m. in Sacred Heart Minnesota at the Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery located next to the old high school. A noon luncheon will follow at the church. Nona was born May 8, 1936 to Ruth and Earle Meyer on a farm located in Sotus township near Marshall, Minnesota. She attended Sacred Heart High School where she met the love of her life Verne. At 17 they married, then the young couple moved to Clarkston, Washington, where they started their family. A few years later Nona and Verne returned to Minnesota to farm then eventually off to college. Nona chose to make a career of raising her sons providing Verne the opportunity to pursue his career with Green Giant and Pillsbury. After Verne’s retirement, he and Nona traveled, visiting many cultures and people around the world. Nona loved shopping for bargains, gardening, browsing through antique stores, watching “Dancing with the Stars”,

Elizabeth A. (Peltz) Kellerman Elizabeth Ann (Peltz) Kellerman, 84, of Aitkin passed away at Aitkin Health Services on December 22, 2015. Funeral services were at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29 at St. James Catholic Church in Aitkin. Burial was at the Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery in Iron Hub. Visitation was 1 hour prior to the services at the church on Tuesday. She was born in Belle Plaine, MN on April 13, 1931 to John “Jack” and Catherine “Kate: (Vos) Meyer. She was member of St. James Catholic Church in Aitkin. Elizabeth is survived by two sons, Jeffrey (Patti) Peltz of Burnsville and George (Jen) Peltz of Albertville; four daughters, Victoria (Bruce) Carlson of Grand Rapids, Deborah (James) Wacker of Payson, AZ, Barbara (Scott) Bradseth of Blaine and Mary Peltz of Crosby; two brothers, Robert Meyer of Lyons, NY and George Meyer of Mankato; two sisters, Rita (Wayne) Lundquist of Cologne, MN and Catherine Laird of Anaheim, CA; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and former husband, Ted Kellerman. She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Harley Peltz; four brothers, Walter, Ben, Elmer “Lucky” and William Meyer; and three sisters, Marie Albright, Rose Meyer and Lucille Hottinger. Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.

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John R. Wentworth John Roy Wentworth, 65, formerly of Le Sueur, Belle Plaine, and St. Paul, most recently from Forest Lake, MN passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015 after complications from a recent illness. Visitation will be Saturday, January 2, 2016 at 2 p.m., one hour prior to the memorial service at 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church in Le Sueur. He will be laid to rest at a later date in Blue Earth, MN. John was born October 22, 1950 to John Raymond Wentworth and Delores Elaine (Rasheed) Wentworth. He graduated from Blue Earth Area Schools in 1968. Other education includes as Associate’s Degree from Alexandria Technical School. John worked many years as a printer. First, at the print shop for Green Giant in Le Sueur. His first position was at Mr. Print in Roseville, MN. Then, he had his own printing business, The Shop, in Belle Plaine, MN. He worked for many years printing for the DFL party and ran for the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1984. He also worked for Minnesota Brewery Company. Most recently, he worked for DIMA, Corporation. John was retired but enjoyed Sunday evening meals with the Tretter family, hunting trips with his father and nephews, fishing and camping. He was an artist and gardener. He was a former member of the Union Lodge in Le Sueur and a current member of the Nicollet Lodge No. 54 Masons in St. Peter. As a father, John left a legacy of love, strength, and family. John is survived by his four beautiful children, Michael (Carol) Wentworth, Christine (Patrick) Tretter, Tricia (Jason) Spletzer and David (special friend, Angela Severson) Wentworth. John shared a special bond with his 12 grandchildren, Alyssa, Teresa, and Natalie Wentworth; Payton and Preston Tretter; Stephanie Rosario, Aliyah Manthe, Logan and Kiley Spletzer; Hailie, Alexia, and Raymond John (RJ) Wentworth. John is also survived by his father, John R. Wentworth; sisters, Denise Schlueter and Lisa (Donald) Lindeman; brother, Kim Wentworth (special friend, LuAnn Winchester) and many nieces and nephews. John is proceeded in death by his mother, Delores (Rasheed) Wentworth; brother, Alan Wentworth; and brother-in-law, Roland Schlueter. John will be greatly missed.

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Merill O. Herder Merill Otto Herder, a Pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015 at the Benedictine Manor in La Crosse, WI. A celebration of God’s promise of resurrection will be held on Thursday, December 31 at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, 410 Main Street, Onalaska. Reverend Jason Stanton will officiate and burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery in Belle Plaine, MN on Monday. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until time of services. Information and online condolences may be given to the family at www.dickinsonfuneralhomes.com. He was born April 29, 1928

PAGE Three in Drake, North Dakota. His parents were Pastor Otto and Eda (Stoeber) Herder. After graduating from high school in Buffalo, Minnesota, Merill attended and received his BA from Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa in 1950, and a Master of Divinity degree from Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa in 1954. Merill was ordained into the ministerium of the former American Lutheran Church on June 6, 1954. During his years of ministry he served the following congregations: Trinity, Waterloo, Iowa, 1954-55; Christ, Duluth, 1955-61; East Koshkonong, Cambridge, WI, 1961-67; St. Paul, Mayville, WI, 1967-82; Central and Modena, Mondovi, WI, 1982-91; Good Shepherd, La Crosse, WI 1991-97; Bethel, La Crosse, WI 1997-98; and Middle Coon Valley Chaseburg, WI 2003-04. From 1974-87 Merill participated enthusiastically on the national board of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services, serving three years as its chairman and nine years as its secretary. He also served on the board of Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan for six years, one year as its chairman. On June 2, 1953 Merill and Irma Kessler were married at St. John Lutheran Church, Belle Plaine, MN. This marriage ended in divorce in 1988. On June 29, 1991 Merill was

united in marriage to Lilly Kvam Dahlberg at Central Lutheran Church, Mondovi, WI. Lilly died on April 17, 1997. On October 14, 2000 Merill and Bernice Fortney Crook Berg were married at Trinity Lutheran Church, La Crosse, WI. In retirement Bernice and Merill made their home in Onalaska, WI. In addition to his wife, Bernice, Merill is survived by four sons and their wives, John (Jeanne) of Stevens Point, WI; Paul (Joan) of Spencer, WI; Mark (Jody) of Lannon, WI; David (Ellen) of Rochester, MN; 12 grandchildren: Rachel, Elizabeth (Brent) Tice, Laura, Emily (Justin) Hagen, Samuel (Kendra), Daniel, Amanda (Evan) Petrie, Luke, Joshua, Juliane (fiancé, Michael Winters), Andrew (fiancé, Kalyn Jacobsen) and Philip; two great-granddaughters, Megan Tice and Sylvia Petrie; brother, Bishop Emeritus Robert (Mildred) Herder; and sister, Mary Ann (John) Mantey. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his two former wives. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Herder Scholarship Fund of Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque, IA, to First Lutheran Church or another charity of your choice. The Dickinson Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Church News Our Lady of The Prairie Catholic Church - Belle Plaine Fr. Brian Lynch 952-873-6564 Wednesday, December 30 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 9:00 am – 10:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, December 31 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 7:00 pm Solemnity of Mary, Mary Mother of God Vigil Mass 7:00 pm -10:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Friday, January 1 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Solemnity of Mary, Mary Mother of God Mass Saturday, January 2 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 4:15 p.m. Mass Sunday, January 3 8:00 am Mass 10:00 am Mass Tuesday, January 5 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 9:00 am – 11:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, January 6 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 9:00 am – 10:00 pm 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 Saturday, Jan. 2 7:00 Weight Watchers Sunday, Jan. 3 Holy Communion 8 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Monday, Jan. 4 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 6:30 Boy Scouts Tuesday, Jan. 5 11:00 Lutheran Home 1:00 Kingsway Wednesday, Jan. 6 4:30 Youth Choir 6:30 Worship Choir Sand Creek Baptist Church Loving Serving and Obeying Christ Currently Meeting at 312 Water St., Jordan 9 a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship & Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service First Presbyterian Church 219 W. Main Street, Belle Plaine 952-873-2966 Pastor Don Genereux www.fpcbelleplaine.org fpcbelleplaine@frontiernet. net Inspirational Message Line 952-583-3302 Pastor Don will start on medical leave December 29, 2015 returning April 10, 2016. Pulpit Supply Pastor David Maghakian

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Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church 500 West Church Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-6545 Pastor John H. Meyer Pastor Timothy Redfield www.trinitybelleplaine.org Wednesday, December 30 No School Thursday, December 31 No School 7 p.m. New Year’s Eve Service (Usher Team 2) Friday, January 1 No School Sunday, January 3 8 a.m. Bible Study 9 a.m. Worship Service with Communion (Usher Team 3/ Video: Schmidt) 10 a.m. Coffee Hour (Outreach) 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study and Sunday School Monday, January 4 School Resumes 6 p.m. Worship Committee Meeting 7 p.m. Women’s Spiritual Enrichment at Kingsway Tuesday, January 5 1p.m. Trinity Knotters 6:30 p.m. PTO Meeting Wednesday, January 6 6 p.m. Catechism Class 7:30 p.m. Membership Class Holy Family Academy & Chapel Traditional Latin Mass 10679 182nd St., Belle Plaine, MN 56011 (952) 873-2582 or 873-6613 (coord.) Fr. Otto Keiser Sundays 2:15 p.m. Confessions 2:40 p.m. Rosary / 3 p.m. Mass Academy Mass - call for times 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. Sunday, Jan 3 9:30am Coffee, Food and Fellowship Time 10am Worship Service* Monday, Jan 4 7:00pm Mens Galatians Bible Study** Wednesday, Jan 6 6:30pm Kids Adventure Club* 6:30pm Jr. High Youth Group* 7:00pm Sr High Youth Group** St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 111 S. 6th Street, Henderson Pastor-Deb Meyer 507-248-3594 (Office) Jan. 3 10am Worship

Oratory of St. Thomas the Apostle - Jessenland Father Sam Perez 507-248-3550 Thursdays: Mass at 5 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church & School 14745 County Road 153 Cologne, MN 55322 952-466-3379 e-mail: brendathompsonzion@gmail.com Pastor: Eric Zacharias Thursday, 31st 7:30 PM - New Years Eve Service (C) Sunday, 3rd 8:45 AM - Sunday School For Families 9:30 AM - Worship Dedication of Officers During Service Tuesday, 5th 8:00 PM - Dartball @ New Germany West Union Lutheran Church 15820 Market Ave. Cologne, MN 55315 Church: 952-466-5678 westunion1@juno.com Pastor: Wolfgang Laudert Wednesday, Dec. 30 6:30 p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Choir Saturday, Jan. 2 7:30 a.m. Men’s Group Sunday, Jan. 3 9 a.m. Worship R: Heidi Schmidt A: Carter Kienholz Tuesday, Jan. 5 7:30 p.m. Women of Faith Wednesday, Jan. 6 6:30 p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Choir St. Joseph Catholic Church 213 South 6th Street Henderson, MN 56044 507-248-3550 Weekday Mass: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:00 a.m. Fri. Jan.1 New Years Day Mass at 9 am & St. John-Assumption Parish 26523 200th Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Father Sam 507-248-3550 Sundays: 10 a.m. Mass Thurs. Dec. 31 New Years Eve Mass at 6 pm Redeemer Lutheran Church 14226 W. 280th Street, Henderson, Pr. Diane Goulson 507-665-2932 On Highway 19, 2 miles East of Highway 169 Wednesday, Dec. 30 No Confirmation

Sunday, January 3 8:30 am Sunday School, Teen Times, Adult Education 9:30 am Worship with Communion Tuesday, January 5 10:00 am Prayer meeting & 10:30 am Text Study 2:00 pm Food Shelf, Le Sueur Wednesday, January 6 1:30 – 3:30 pm Knitting Hats for the Homeless Epiphany of our Lord Patty’s Place, New Prague 6:00 pm Tea Planning meeting 6:30 pm Confirmation

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They help out with special Belle Plaine Library events like teaching fire safety 125 W Main St to elementary-schoolers, partic952-873-6767 ipating in National Night Out, website: www.scottlib.org the department’s annual fund- Library Hours: raiser dance and other special Sunday & Monday Closed events in Belle Plaine. A History Tuesday 10 am-5 pm He has seen plenty of the sta- “This department is truly Wednesday 1 pm-8 pm tion. Herrmann’s father, Tom, rooted in the community,” he Thursday 1 pm-8 pm was a 20-year member of the said. “If you don’t have people Friday 10 am-5 pm department. He retired in 2003. responding to calls and on com- Saturday 10 am-2 pm His late-grandfather, Harold mittees, it can fall apart pretty LIBRARY HOLIDAY Herrmann, and four of his fast.” CLOSINGS: December 31 brothers were Belle Plaine fireclosing at 5:00 pm fighters. January 1 closed all day Today, two of his cousins, CHILDREN’S PROChris and Clinton Herrmann, Pictured, from left, are Carver County commissioners Maluchnik, Ische, Lynch, John BuckGRAMS are among the department’s Pajama Storytime-3rd entine, Commissioner Workman, Anna Buckentine, Michael Buckentine, Commissioner Deranks. gler, Jeanie Buckentine and Suzanne Honebrink, Carver County Extension Committee chair. Wednesdays Ryan joined the department Wednesday, January 20 6:30four years ago. He completed 1980 – Marv Hartman 7:00 p.m. all the necessary levels of class- 1981 – Marv Hartman Come in your pj’s for a storyroom study and field training. time filled with books, songs & 1982 – John Buszmann He’s a certified first respondgames about On the Go! er, qualified to assist on fires, 1983 – Marv Hartman Early Literacy Storytime 1984 – John Buszmann crashes and calls for medical Class & ECFE Storytime The Buckentine Family Dairy Bev Durgan, dean of Exten- children – Michael, Katie and 1985 – Marv Hartman assistance. will begin again on January 22. is one of the 80 families from sion. “The University of Min- Anna – are involved in the “For me, this is a way to help 1986 – Marv Hartman Story times and classes will be throughout Minnesota being nesota takes pride in honoring farm, especially with the ani1987 – Mike Herrmann mals and crops. people,” he said. held on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. honored as 2015 Farm Family these families.” of the Year by the University of He describes himself as “an 1988 – John Stier John and Jeanie Buckentine, Michael is a graduate of South through April 22. Minnesota. adrenalin junkie looking for the 1989 – George Herrmann along with their three children, Central College in Mankato January Themes: next rush.” Responding to calls 1990 – Vern Nyblom and 1/22 – Winter Animals by The Buckentine Family Dairy are the third and fourth gen- with degrees in agribusiness Manley Stier for help is a way to put that was chosen by the University erations living and working the service and management and ECFE 1991 – Mike Herrmann drive to good use, he said. 1/29 – In the Deep Blue Sea of Minnesota Extension Com- family farm. The farm was first agronomy. Katie is currently Herrmann joined the depart- 1992 – Dan Herrmann and mittee in Carver County, based purchased by John’s grandfa- enrolled at the University of by BP Library ment as a part of his maturation. Mark Laabs Waggin’ Tales – Read with a on their demonstrated commit- ther, Henry, in 1949 and then Wisconsin–River Falls, majorGrowing up in Belle Plaine 1993 – Chris Weldon ment to enhancing and support- in 1958 was sold to John’s fa- ing in chemistry and dairy sciDog during the late-1990s and early- 1994 – Terry Gregory ther Ralph. In 2005, John and ence. Anna will be a junior this A new program that both the ing agriculture. 2000s, he did plenty of goofing 1995 – Gary Lockrem Belle Plaine and Jordan branch “The farm families receiving Jeanie purchased the buildings fall at Chanhassen High School around, the kind of stuff many 1996 – Jack Schuneman and is very involved in 4-H and this year’s honors exemplify and some of the land. libraries will be offering. parents would be outwardly up- 1997 – Marv Hartman Jordan will host on Wednes- what makes Minnesota agricul- Today, the Buckentines raise FFA. set about but perhaps inwardly 1998 – Matt Hartman day, January 20 6-7:30 p.m.and ture strong. They bring inno- dairy steers and run a farrow The Buckentines have been not too surprised over. Belle Plaine will host on vation, science and hard work to finish swine operation. The involved with a variety of com1999 – Kevin Soller “I was kind of a thorn in the 2000 – Todd Otto Wednesday, February 24 6-7:30 to farming. They care greatly family raises its own feed that munity and farm organizations side of the community,” he about the land and animals and consists of corn, oats and soy- over the years, including the p.m. 2001 – Chris Weldon said. “I decided it was time to National and Minnesota HolDrop-in and read with a dog delivering quality products to beans. 2002 – Randy Koepp give something back.” consumers worldwide,” said All three of John and Jeanie’s stein associations and the Unitthat has a good ear for stories. 2003 – Dave Otto When he looks at the dozens of ed Church of Christ. TEENS-Last Wednesday of past “Firefighters of the Year,” 2004 – Tony Johnson the month For more information on the 2005 – All Oct. 19 Herrmann knows his name has Our next teen night is tonight. University of Minnesota ExFirefighters been added to a list of firefightWednesday, December 30 6-8 tension in Carver County, go ers who were truly committed 2006 – Travis Otto p.m. We have new board games to http://www3.extension.umn. to the department and the com- 2007 – Chris Meyer to play! Join us for games and edu/county/carver 2008 – Tim Murphy munity it serves. The honorees snacks. named Herrmann in the late- 2009 – Tony Olson ADULTS 1980s and early-1990s are all 2010 – Paul Ludden Historical Crafts – Valenrelatives. 2011 – Kevin Soller tines The department is committed 2012 – Steve Otto Thursday, February 11 – 6 to to serving Belle Plaine by re- 2013 – Ron Benck 8 p.m. With pay checks slated to in- include road projects. The levy sponding to calls for help. But 2014 – Travis Otto The Minnesota Historical So- crease by 11 percent and the accounts for nearly half of the the department’s firefighters do 2015 – Ryan Herrmann ciety will be demonstrating how county spending more for con- county’s budget and funding more than just answer fire calls. to make vintage Valentine cards. tracted services than it pays its from the federal and state govEach participant will take home staff, the Sibley County Board ernments are another 35 percent two Valentine’s. Make one for recently approved a 3.95 per- of the budget. Sibley County Scott County Public Health yourself and a sweetheart! cent increase in its 2016 prop- will receive $197,434 in county offers immunization clinics on TECH TIME erty tax levy. program aid in 2016 -- $52,452 Monday afternoons from 1-5 If you received a new device The county board set the levy less than in 2015. p.m. at 792 Canterbury Road and need help downloading at approximately $12.76 mil- The county is also trying to South, Suite A160, Shakopee. digital library materials check lion following the annual truth- take smaller portions of its reout the next Tech Time at the in-taxation hearing earlier this serves for the budget, Traxler No clinics are held on legal holidays. The clinic serves unShakopee Library: Saturday, month. said. insured children and adults, by Sgt. Troy Christianson of would need to be inspected January 2 – 1-3:30 p.m. More Gaylord-area famer Nathan The county’s overall staffing and those individuals who have information about this session Kranz asked commissioners to costs are going up about 5.2 by a reputable mechanic. The the Minnesota State Patrol out-of-pocket expenses for Question: Are the blue or Xe- bulbs should contain the proper and other Tech Times is avail- at least maintain the 2015 tax percent, thanks to market pay vaccines. Vaccines available non headlamps legal in Minne- markings to permit the lighting able on our event calendar on levy. He contends, the Gaylord adjustments recommended in a include those required for day Hub recently reported, half the comparable worth study comdevice to be traced back to the the library website. sota? NEW ON THE SHELF farmers in the county will lose missioners approved earlier care, Head Start or school enappropriate SAE standard. If Answer: Xenon or (HID) highEasy Readers money this year. this year. Sibley County is also rollment, and other age-approintensity discharge headlights they are not in compliance, a Easy as ABC series Sibley County Administraplanning several significant priate recommended vaccines. are legal if they comply with citation may be issued. Each of the 26 books in the se- tor Roxy Traxler noted the road improvement projects in Call 952-496-8555 to make an the same Federal Motor Vehicle If someone wants to convert ries discusses a letter and all of county’s contracted services 2016. appointment. Safety Standard requirements their vehicle to Xenon HID, the sounds it can make. Examas halogen and incandescent they must purchase new Xenon ples of the letter at the beginHID headlamps. HIDs installed headlamps. ning of the word, in the middle Minnesota Statutes Chapter in headlight systems designed of the word and in sentences are 169.468 requires the commis- for halogen lights produce sub- demonstrated. Gorgeous phosioner to adopt vehicle safety stantially different beam pat- tography makes learning letters rules in substantial confor- terns. and words fun. mance with federal motor ve- It is an important time of year Easy Picture Books hicle safety standards for any to remind motorists that the law Time for cranberries by Lisl new vehicle, or for any new states that you must turn on your H. Detlefsen Two white rabbits item of motor vehicle equip- headlights during harsh weath- by Jairo Buitrago Vegetables in ment. These standards are con- er, rain, snow, fog or anytime underwear by Jared Chapman there is low visibility. This will How to read a story by Kate tained in 49 CFR Part 571. If the vehicle has not been help ensure that other motor- Messner You’re here for a reason altered since the time of pur- ists can see you. Do not to rely by Nancy Tillman The whisper chase from a dealer, it is almost on your daytime running lights by Pamela Zagarenski Chapter certain that the lights are legal, alone as your taillights will not Books Battle of the Bots by C. as the manufacturer and dealer be working, thus making your J. Richards The fairy swarm by Suzanne Selfors Amelia Bedewould need to follow the fed- vehicle difficult to see. If you have any questions lia dances off by Herman Pareral guidelines above. The aftermarket use of Xenon concerning traffic-related laws ish Return of the forgotten by lights may pose a more diffi- or issues in Minnesota, send Lisa Fiedler Captain Awesome cult problem. Most aftermarket your questions to Sgt. Troy and the mummy’s treasure by systems are in compliance with Christianson – Minnesota State Stan Kirby Land of Stories: SAE and federal standards, Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, beyond the kingdoms by Chris however, some “look-alike” Rochester, MN 55901-5848. Colfer Teen Fiction Diamonds systems are not. The vehicle You can also reach him at Troy. are forever by Michelle Madow Winter by Marissa Meyer Conlighting system in question Christianson@state.mn.us. fessions: the murder of an angel by James Patterson Manners & mutiny (Finishing school 4) Picture quality posters on glossy and matte finish photo paper by Gail Carriger The Game of Doctrine 3) by The days of the Conventional Outdoor Furnace are coming to an end! Lives (Mortality The days of the Conventional Outdoor Furnace are coming to an end! 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Thirty Years Ago This Week

90 Years Ago (1925)

Voice of Democracy Winner Belle Plaineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s VFW Post and Auxiliary Voice of Democracy (VOD) theme for 1985 was â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Horizons for Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Youth.â&#x20AC;? The first place winner was Virginia Glynn, daughter of Barb Seaver and Joe Glynn. She received $25 for her entry. Pictured with Virginia above are Post Commander Maynhardt Bahrke, VOD Chairman Dick Klehr and Auxiliary Chairman Mary Klehr. In the Heraldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Year in Review for 1985, the spinoff from the Scott County sex abuse cases continued to grab the headlines along with the farm problem and one tragic and spectacular fire, as well as the thrills of the Belle Plaine High School volleyball team placing at the state tournament. As for the sex abuse cases, Scott County Attorney Kathleen Morrison had charged 25 persons with taking sexual liberties with children but in the end almost all of the charges were dropped. Following the dismissals, Attorney General Skip Humphrey entered the case and ordered an investigation by the FBI and State Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. It was eventually determined that charges would not be filed against all of the defendants. Agriculture also made big news in 1985 as farmers became increasingly disillusioned with the cost-price squeeze In January, more than 10,000 Minnesota farmers and small town businessmen gathered on the steps of the state capitol to present a list of demands to Gov. Rudy Perpich. Perhaps the most tragic happening of 1985 in Belle Plaine occurred on Sept. 27 when a mobile home fire took the lives of two of Mrs. Schmeckepeperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sons â&#x20AC;&#x201C; James, 16, and Charles, 11. One sister, Judy, and one brother, Chris, survived. The construction of a new $300,000 fire hall and the fourth-place by the BPHS volleyball team also grabbed headlines in 1985, as did the opening of Canterbury Downs in Shakopee. A Christmas Eve car-pickup truck accident on Highway 19 took the life of 7-year-old Jennifer Rose Conroy of Farmington. The State Highway Patrol said the pickup, which was being driven by a Belle Plaine teen, went out of control and crossed the centerline and slammed into the Conroy car

driven by Jenniferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father. The Conroy family was en route to the Everett Boelter home in Henderson for Christmas when the accident occurred. Only about 50 more names were needed on petitions seeking to bring Extended Area Service (the metro line) to Belle Plaine before the petitions could be forwarded to the Public Utilities Commission for action. Chuck Perkins, a Belle Plaine Development Corporation director, said that so far around 300 people had signed. Catherine Neisen, age 88, formerly of Belle Plaine, passed away Dec. 27. Mrs. Neisen was born Dec. 17, 1897 to Matthew and Anna (Huss) Michel. Ella Schroeder, age 79, of Belle Plaine, passed away Dec. 24. Mrs. Schroeder was born April 15, 1906 in Belle Plaine to Robert and Nora (Languth) Esboldt. Marv Hartman appeared before the city council to inform them that the baseball grandstand would have to be replaced in the next two or three years. The BPHS boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball team took third place at the Norwood holiday tournament. The Tigers lost to the Gaylord Spartans 54-39 in the first game and came back to defeat Nicollet 49-37 in the third-place game. Brad Johnson had 18 points and 18 rebounds against Nicollet. Paul Pudlitzke added 10 rebounds. The Tiger girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball routed Le Center 54-32. Laurie Wolpern led Belle Plaine with 17 points. The BPHS wrestling team was beaten by Norwood 32-25. The following day, the Tigers placed second in an eight-team invitational at Kenyon. Brian Stier was Belle Plaineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lone champion.

60 Years Ago (1955)

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Brown of St. Thomas observed their golden wedding anniversary at the St. Thomas Church parlors. Mrs. Jay Bailey and Mrs. Dan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary attended the marriage of James T. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.T. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien (Lucille Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary) of Park Ridge, Ill., and Miss Joan Freeman of Chicago at St. Margaret Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Chicago. Mrs. Angela Streitz, mother of Al Streitz of Belle Plaine, died at Fairview Hospital at the age of 91. Rodney Trocke, 14, of Blakeley, suffered an injured knee and was hospitalized overnight in the Arlington hospital after being struck by a car on a street in downtown Arlington. Two Carver County men met death in the crash of a small plane near Waverly. They were Arthur S. Holmes, 39, who operated an auto body shop in Watertown, and John Swanson, 42, proprietor of a hardware store in Watertown. Dr. W.T. Olhow purchased the practice of Dr. F.O. Muralt, who had been practicing chiropractic at Chaska for over 17 years. Dr. Olhow was to continue his practice and residence in Belle Plaine. Gustave H. Moenke, formerly of Blakeley Township and resident of Henderson since 1942, died at Methodist Hospital in Rochester at the age of 64. Members of the Maurice Savage family and others were at Lexington when the triplets of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Quinlan, nee Cirella Savage, celebrated their first anniversary. Frank R. Johnson announced that he had resumed operation of the implement business he had sold to Wolpern and Kerkow 2 1/2 years previous. Kerkow went back to farming and Wolpern went to work for Mr. Johnson.

New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve saw the usual big assembly in Belle Plaine with all of our nightspots having large crowds. Both Harryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, which had large floor space and at which entertainers were engaged, reported crowds

that jammed their buildings. Mrs. J.C. Dolan, nee Mary *LIW &HUWLILFDWHV $YDLODEOH Carney, died at a hospital in /FYU $MBTT Minneapolis at the age of 86. +BO She was the daughter of pioneer *&ODVVHV LQ 1HZ 3UDJXH settlers of this community and The American Red Cross is was born in Faxon Township. hosting blood drives in the Belle Plaine area next month. Monday, Jan. 11, a blood drive Belle Plaine Herald Ad will be held at the Cologne Run Date: 12/16/15-1/6/16 Size: 1 Col x 1.5â&#x20AC;? Community Center, 1211 VilCost: $54.00 lage Parkway So. It will run from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. There will also be a blood drive in Le Sueur at Minnesota Valley Health Center, 621 Fourth Street So. from 10 a.m. to 4 â&#x20AC;&#x153;DOING ONE THING WELL FOR OVER 80 YEARSâ&#x20AC;? p.m. WELL DRILLING & REPAIRING Wednesday, Jan. 13, the Bloodmobile will be at the Carver Emergency Service County Government Center in

120 Years Ago (1895)

The New Year opened with local readings of 20 below. J.K. Edelman sold his store to his assistant, Sam Mell, who then began his long career in the mercantile business in Belle Plaine. At the New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dance 175 tickets were sold, a record crowd for the horse and buggy days. The Le Sueur County Board closed contract for the building of the courthouse at the Center in the sum of $38,400.

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Apply Now for Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Citizen Academy The purpose of the Scott County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Academy is to increase citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; awareness of law enforcement and provide information to the citizens who attend so they can make informed decisions about police activity. The academy is designed to dispel suspicions and misconceptions and to promote relationships between the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office and the community to whom we serve. The Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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. Preference given for first time applicants. All applications must be submitted by Jan. 15 and participants have to agree to allow the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office to run a background check. For an application or more information, visit the Scott County website at www.co.scott. mn.us or call 952-496-8833.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, The signs placed at the nativity scene is a wake-up call. Sign #1: Anti-Christian poster: keep that opinion to yourself. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to make trouble. Sign #2: This sign is harder to see, but it is there. It is the sign we should all be looking for in schools, malls, workplaces, etc. This sign says - I am very sick - I need help. May I suggest seeing Donald Trump. He says he has a cure for this sickness. Dave Fabel Belle Plaine

Scott County Child Support Extends Hours The Scott County Child Support Office is now offering extended hours. It will be open from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7 and Thursday, Feb. 4. Stop by to meet with child support staff at 200 4th Avenue West, Shakopee, Human Services â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3rd Floor during these extended hours.

Le Sueur County Park Can Now Get â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Legacyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Money Having received an upgrade in its status to a regional park, Le Sueur Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lake Washington Regional Park in Kasota Township can now receive state money from the constitutional amendment funding protection and improvement of Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parks and trails. Lake Washington is now one of 19 parks around state outside the metro area that can receive funding from the Legacy Act, a tax hike voters approved in 2008. It is now a member of Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails Association. The association helps represent applications for Legacy Act grants submitted on behalf of parks and trails outside the metro area. Currently, about $8

million is in use for regional parks outside the metro area, the St. Peter Herald recently reported. Previously, grants for regional parks outside the Twin Cities have ranged from $5,000 to $1.4 million. Don Reak, Le Sueur County Parks director, would like to expand the camping facilities at the regional park between St. Peter and Mankato. He also wants to expand the playground and facilities that could include a boardwalk through a marsh area. Reak would rather use grant money to improve the park then money levied from taxpayers. His first application for Legacy Act money will be submitted this winter.

Shakopeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mobile Meals Program Ending After 40 Years Four decades after volunteers began delivering meals to Shakopee residents who needed the service, Mobile Meals is coming to an end because of federal regulations that led to a loss of county clients and new dietary regulations. The new dietary regulations call for low-salt diets. Ruth Lipker, Mobile Meals president, said the organization wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really helping people because it couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t meet the low-salt requirement. The new federal requirements calls for training of volunteers, classes that are too time consuming, Lipker said. Mobile Meals began back in 1975 at St. Francis Hospital, now St. Francis Regional Medical Center, in Shakopee, the Shakopee Valley News re-

cently reported. The program was volunteer-run and at times even served clients in Belle Plaine, with clients paying for their own meals. The program provided noon meals for people who could not prepare their own. Donations help fund the program. At its peak, the program served about 35 people a day. Today, that number ranges from six to 10, Lipker said. In 2010, St. Francis Regional Medical center dropped the program. A local restaurateur, Gus Khwice of Dangerfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, took over the food preparation. A thank-you coffee for anyone who has volunteered for the program will be held Jan. 13, 2 p.m., at Dangerfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Shakopee.

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Ryan Hentges Named General Manager of MVEC Cooperative The Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative Board of Directors has named Ryan Hentges as the new general manager of the coop, effective Feb. 1. Hentges will succeeds the retiring Roger Geckler, who has served as MVEC’s general manager for the past 32 years. Hentges joined MVEC in 2005. He holds a MBA from the University of Nebraska and a law degree from the University of St. Thomas. With 10 years of experience on MVEC’s management team, first as vice president of corporate services and most recently as assistant general manager, Hentges has provided innovative leadership in such areas as power supply, finance, operations and marketing. He also has forged important working relationships with key regulatory agencies. “We are fortunate to have someone already here, ready and qualified to assume the position,” said Board Presi-

dent Brent Lawrence. “There’s many beneﬁts having someone internal promoted to the general manager position. Ryan knows MVEC, and MVEC knows Ryan.” Hentges said he is excited for the opportunity to serve as general manager. “The cooperative has a history of providing exceptional member service and reliable electric service at a competitive price. I welcome the opportunity to continue that tradition,” he said.

Union Hill by: Edna Weiers St. John’s Catholic Church St. Scholastica Church Father Dave and Deacon Bob New Year’s Eve Mass at 5 p.m. at St. John’s Saturday Mass at 8:15 p.m. at St. John’s Servers: Mitchel & Hunter Pomije Sunday Mass at 8 a.m. at St. Scholastica Servers: Jeremy Buszman and Lydia Schmitz Sunday Mass, 10 a.m. at St. John’s Servers: Gabby Forrester, Abby Knutson, Jeffrey & Timothy Cram * * * * * St. Wenceslaus choir, piano and band students and their teachers, Sandy Gallagher and Katherine (Gallagher) Gorr, had their recital last week Monday eve. Greatgranddaughter Maddie Weiers, age 6, daughter of Joe and

Lauren Weiers, a piano student along with all the students, had an excellent recital. Parents, grandparents and great-grandparents attended. Jason, Robbin, Carson and Brooklyn Weiers from Erhard, MN, visited over Christmas at the Greg and Jayne Weiers home. They also visited with grandmother Alice Schanus at Queen’s Court and the Christmas gathering on Christmas day at the Flavian Weiers home. Humor Corner: Lena was thrilled to see Little Ole sitting so quietly. She said, “Little Ole, I’m so proud of you sitting so nice while your uncle Sven takes a nap.” Little Ole said, “Quiet Ma, I’m vatching his cigarette burn down to his fingers.”

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First Ride of the Season After a brown Christmas, Cole and Cameron Tousignant took full advantage of fresh snow for a first snowmobile ride of the season Tuesday morning. Several inches of fluffy snow fell in the area, allowing the two boys to fire up the mini machine.

Man Sentenced for Stalking, Threatening Belle Plaine Woman A man was sentenced to two years probation for stalking and threatening a Belle Plaine woman after his release from the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center. Matthew Wayne Dunn pleaded guilty Dec. 16 to stalking. The charge was initially deemed a felony because it was his second conviction of the offense in the past 10 years. Scott County District Court Judge Rex Stacey accepted Dunn’s guilty plea and reduced the penalty to that of a gross-misdemeanor and sentenced him to probation a sentence that deemed the conviction a gross-misdemeanor. The felony-level charge of terroristic threats was dismissed. In exchange to the time in custody, Dunn must serve two years of supervised probation. He can’t have any contact with the victim or her family. Dunn must cooperate with his social

worker and therapist. Dunn can’t enter her residence and can’t display any threatening behavior. According to the criminal complaint against Dunn, an employee of the regional treatment facility in St. Peter had a no-harassment order against him that ran from 2013 to Nov. 10, 2015. On Nov. 10, a Scott County Sheriff’s deputy contacted Belle Plaine police to report that Dunn allegedly left a voicemail with the sheriff’s ofﬁce stating, he planned to kill the employee’s child. Police said the woman’s work with Dunn was clinical for a week while he was at the regional treatment facility. The woman told police she had two to three interactions with Dunn. The charge states he obtained her personal information while in the regional treatment facility. While in the facility, Dunn

Carver City Council OKs Hike in 2016 Municipal Tax Levy Facing increasing debt service commitments, Carver city councilors approved the largest increase in property taxes since 2010 earlier this month. The city council recently set its 2016 levy at approximately $2.09 million – a 4.8 percent increase from 2015’s levy. The increase is triggered, the Chaska Herald recently reported, by debt service on Carver street projects and increasing costs of operations. The city will make in 2016 the

ﬁrst of its bond payments on last summer’s street improvements. Bonds also paid for two new snowplows and a utility vehicle. Increases in daily operations costs – primarily pay hikes and increases in employee and property liability insurance coverage – are also included in the new property tax levy. The city is also beginning to set money aside for mill-andoverlay projects on city streets and for Web streaming of city council meetings.

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threatened he “was going to kill” the woman when he got out. The charge also states he said he planned to “kidnap her and hurt her.” The threats were reported and investigated. Dunn later obtained the woman’s parents’ phone number. In October of 2013, Dunn contacted the woman’s father, according to the charge. He left a voicemail with his name and he asked for her telephone phone number. The woman’s father reported the incident to the police. He pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer in November of 2012. He was found incompetent Jan. 18, 2013. Dunn was released from St. Peter in April 2013. Jan. 30, 2015, Dunn is charged with attempting to add the woman as a ‘friend’ on Facebook. At the same time, he copied a photograph from the woman’s Facebook page and added it to the wall on his Facebook page. The woman told police she has undergone psychological counseling since the initial complaint and threats from Dunn. She stated she was fighting bouts of anxiety and feared that would find where she lived and would harm her family.

A rural Rice County resident has thrown his hat in the Republican Party race to try and unseat Sen. Kevin Dahle, DFLNorthﬁeld, next November. Bruce Morlan recently announced he’ll seek the GOP endorsement for the District 20 Senate seat. He joins former New Prague City Council member Mark Bartusek in those taking aim at the DFL incumbent representing District 20. District GOP leaders are expected to select a nominee during their endorsing convention sometime in mid- to lateMarch. Morlan, 64, feels there are too many mandates, rules and regulations, the Le Sueur NewsHerald recently reported. He says there is not enough room for local governments and individuals to solve their problems, and too much focus on the state’s population centers, leaving outstate Minnesota to fall further and further behind.

WIC Voucher Pick-Up Days The CAP Agency WIC voucher pick-up dates for all residents of Scott County are the second Monday, third Thursday and fourth Tuesday of each month. Pick-up time is from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. at the CAP Agency, 712 Canterbury Road South in Shakopee. For more information about WIC, call the CAP Agency WIC Program at 952-402-9869.

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St. Thomas by: Loni Graham Masses at St Anne’s are Saturdays at 5:15 p.m., Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m. with Father Andrew Stueve. Many came home for Christmas, the Church was packed for Mass on Christmas Day. Marvin and Will Halloran assisted Father James Burns at the altar. Maeva Holden and Maudie Heideman carried baby Jesus to the altar and laid him in the manger. Todd Sullivan read the readings. Full choir directed by Marie Retka and, accompanied by Jessie Retka. Gifts were presented by Bob and Becky Block and Beth and Kevin Halloran. Jim Oak and Debbie O’Connell assisted Father as Eucharistic Ministers. The grand white and pale blue vestments Father wore at Christmas mass were made by the Richard G. Burns family and gifted to Father James along with the matching chalice veil. The Richard Burns (1926-2013) family consists of Maureen, Maggie, Mary Kay, Denise, Patricia, Theresa and Thomas. Richard is the brother of John Burns, Father’s dad, making him Father James’s uncle. Father looks good in whatever color he wears, but these colors were heavenly. Bill, Lisa, Ashlind and Kylie hosted the Meger family Christmas at their home. About 60 folks were gathered including newcomers Kristi Rowland with Pete Busse, and Shelby Dugas with Andrew Maruska and sweet new babies, Harrison Meger, Raymond Simon and Emma Weiben. It was a wonderful day

The biggest news since the house-fire on the northeast side of St. Thomas’s main street last year is the truck rollover on the northwest side on Christmas Eve. No one hurt, loaded with Cambria countertops. Marked up the road and scarred the ditch a bit. Having spent Thanksgiving together, the Sullivan family all traveled in different directions for Christmas - Kansas City, Duluth and Grantsburg, Wisconsin. Max and Milt spent Christmas Day with Milt’s family at the home of Milt’s oldest grandson’s family in St Paul. Shared some holiday cheer with Tony and Linda Birdsell of Montgomery, and Tony and Stephanie Thornton Stage of Houston, Texas, who were home to celebrate the holidays with their folks, Tom and Rita Kaderlik Thornton. After he jumped from his tractor, Saturday morning, Chuck and Marie spent 2 1/2 hours in the Emergency Room. Chuck jumped off the tractor after plowing snow from folks’s yards, his ankle twisted and gave out. He heard a big “crack” and thought it was broke. After having it checked out. “Thank goodness it was ‘ just’ a bad sprain, but it hurt plenty. He now rests with his foot elevated, has to wear an ankle brace, an ace bandage and is using crutches for a few days. Thank God it wasn’t worse!” Thank God it didn’t happen before Christmas, so he could help with all the holiday preparations! Have a Happy New Year, folks.

Belle Plaine Police Report The week of Dec. 21-27, Belle betic reaction. Plaine police responded to the Police stopped a vehicle at following selected calls: 9:52 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 169 and Blakeley Trail. The driver was cited for Monday, Dec. 21 A person on the 800 block driving without insurance. of West Main Street called for Saturday, Dec. 26 medical help at 1:06 a.m. A A person on the 400 block of woman suffering chest pain was North Linden Street called for transported to an area hospital. medical help at 7:31 a.m. A The driver of vehicle stopped woman was transported to an at 1:35 p.m. near the intersec- area hospital. tion of North Cedar and East A woman on the 300 block of Church streets was arrested for South Meridian Street reported repeated driving after revoca- at 5:55 p.m. a man violating a tion violations. court-issued order for protection. The case is being reviewed Tuesday, Dec. 22 A man on the 200 block of for possible criminal charges South Elk Street reported at against the man. 10:27 a.m. an attempted case Sunday, Dec. 27 of fraud. Someone called him A woman on the 800 block of claiming to work for the IRS. South Chestnut Street called A man on the 400 block of East for medical help at 2:07 p.m. A Forest Street called for medical man was transported to an area help at 11:46 a.m. A woman fell hospital. and suffered an injured hip. She was transported to an area hospital. Wednesday, Dec. 23 A woman on the 800 block of The week of Dec. 21-27 Belle South Chestnut Street called Plaine firefighters responded to for medical help at 11:07 a.m. the calls that included: A man fell and injured a hip. He was transported to an area Tuesday, Dec. 22 hospital. Firefighters responded at 8:45 The driver of a vehicle that did p.m. to a call for medical help not move over to an open lane from a person on the 20700 to avoid a police officer that had block of 261st Avenue in Faxon pulled over another vehicle was Township. The call was canstopped at 3:08 p.m. near the celled en route. intersection of Park Boulevard Friday, Dec. 25 and Highway 169. The driver was also cited for driving with- Firefighters were dispatched at 12:03 p.m. to the intersecout insurance. tion of East Orchard Street and Thursday, Dec. 24 Hickory Boulevard for a report A man was stopped at 1:36 of smoke and fire. They found a.m. near the intersection of nothing. Highway 169 and North Me- At 11:53 p.m., firefighters reridian Street. He was cited for sponded to a report of a small driving without a valid Minne- isolated fire in a bathroom light sota license. of a building on the 200 block A woman on the 600 block of West Main Street. The fire of West Main Street called for was squelched by the building’s medical help at 5:08 a.m. A sprinkler system. Firefighters man was transported to an area used a thermal imaging camera hospital. to look for unseen flames. They A person at a business on the found none. 1000 block of East Enterprise Saturday, Dec. 26 Drive was cited at 2:24 p.m. Firefighters responded at 2:17 for shoplifting and issued a no- p.m. to a call for medical help trespassing warning. from a person on the 8200 Friday, Dec. 25 block of 204th Street in Belle A man on the 800 block of Plaine Township. A woman was South Chestnut Street called unresponsive; despite efforts to for medical help at 12:41 a.m. resuscitate her via CPR, she A woman was suffering a dia- passed away.

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Older Minnesotans Working Longer and Staying Put in Winter Compared to years past, older Minnesotans are working longer, delaying retirement and escaping in fewer numbers to warmer climates during the winter. Those are among ďŹ ndings of the 2015 Survey of Older Minnesotans done by the Minnesota Board on Aging in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS). The full report is posted on the Minnesota Board on Aging website. The telephone survey was taken of 4,000 Minnesotans age 50 and older between February and April this year. The Board on Aging and DHS conduct the survey approximately every ďŹ ve to 10 years to monitor the changing needs, assets and expectations of older people in the state. Information is used to improve the design and targeting of programs for older people and to help researchers and policy makers better understand

Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s older population. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a unique, accurate proďŹ le of Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s older population with information not available through the U.S. Census,â&#x20AC;? said Jean Wood, executive director of the Minnesota Board on Aging and director of the DHS Aging and Adult Services Division. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because this survey includes a random sample of adults age 50 and older, the data provides insights into how older people are faring today and how middle-aged adults are likely to fare in the future â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2020 and beyond.â&#x20AC;? The survey includes questions in the following general areas: â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Economic status, including work status, income sources, assets, attitudes about work/retirement. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Health status, including general health and need for help with activities of daily living and transportation.

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Please contact Community Education for more details on the following classes and sports leagues if interested. You can also view the brochure online at the schools website. Tiger Cubs Basketball Saturdays Jan 9th - Feb 27th Kindergarten 9:00 am 1st 10:00 am; 2nd 11:00 am ChatďŹ eld Volunteer Coaches Needed $25 Extraordinary Art with Abrakadoodle Grades K - 5 Wednesdays January 27th March 2nd 3:30 - 4:30 pm ; ChatďŹ eld; $80 Color Creations with Abrakadoodle Grades K - 5 Wednesdays April 20 - May 11 3:30 - 4:30 pm; ChatďŹ eld; $60

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Sibley East Special School Board Election To be Held April 19 A special election to ďŹ ll the Frane is scheduled for April 16. Sibley East School Board seat DuFrane unexpectedly passed previously held by Beth Du- away earlier this fall. The elected person will serve the remainder of 2016. The timing of the election K-6 School Menu ďŹ ts within a window -- April Parents Welcome Everyday 8 to May 17 -- created by state LUNCH law, the Gaylord Hub recently reported. The special election Wed., Dec. 16 - Fri., Jan. 1 has to be held more than 120 days after the vacancy on the No School school board occurred, more Mon., Jan. 4 Chicken Bacon Ranch Melt, than 12 weeks before a primary Fries, Cheeseburger on WG election and more than 30 days Bun, Fries, CauliďŹ&#x201A;ower, Cel- after a March township election in Green Isle Township. ery Sticks, Seasonal Fruit The law governing the timing Tue., Jan. 5 Tonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cheese Pizza, Chili, of the special election became Cinnamon Roll, Green Beans, effective July 1. The MinneBaby Carrots, Seasonal Fruit sota School Board Association plans to seek its repeal since it Wed., Jan. 6 Walking Tacos w/Lettuce & will cost an estimated $10,000 Cheese, Mexican Rice, Hot- to hold a special election for dog on WG Bun, Mexican a term consisting of eight Rice, Baked Beans, Celery months. Sticks, Seasonal Fruit

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Housing status, including housing conditions and whether respondents own or rent, need accommodations, live with others and/or plan to move. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Family/social status, including whether respondents have children, friends or other sources of support and any personal concerns. Regarding work and retirement, nearly 27 percent of respondents age 60 and older said they work at a paying job compared to 23 percent in the 2005 survey. A smaller percentage, 77 percent, reported being retired compared to 82 percent in 2005. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These ďŹ ndings mirror national trends, which show that labor force participation for Americans 65 and older has been increasing since 2002,â&#x20AC;? Wood said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baby boomers tend to work longer than previous generations and may need to in order to supplement their income in retirement.â&#x20AC;? Survey results also show a marked decline in the number of older Minnesotans living in another state for part of the year. This number rose to a high of 10 percent in 2001 and declined to 8 percent in 2005 and 3 percent in 2015. Other survey results showed: â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fewer older Minnesotans are volunteering. Fewer survey respondents reported volunteering by helping individuals (46 percent) or at an organization (55 percent) as compared to the 1995 survey, in which 53 percent reported helping individuals and 64 percent reported helping organizations. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Older Minnesotans expect savings or private insurance to pay for long-term services and supports. More than half of survey respondents age 50 and older indicated that savings or private insurance would pay for their long-term services and supports, while 13 percent did not know how these services would get paid for. In 2005, about 22 percent of respondents thought a government program would pay for their long-term care, compared to about 12 percent in 2015.

Snow Job Nikolay Rybalko removed about 5 inches of snow from his driveway on the 800 block of South Elm Street Tuesday morning. Several inches of ďŹ&#x201A;uffy snow fell overnight. Rybalko was among many residents who cleaned off their driveways before heading to work.

Helping Hands Emily Maciej (far left), Brandon Brinkman and Jon Maciej helped a new neighbor on Lacy Lane -- Luke Simonson (far right) remove snow from the end of his driveway Tuesday morning. Several inches of snow fell overnight. With school children at home enjoying the holiday break, Simonsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s task was made easier thanks to three sets of helping hands. PAGE TWELVE

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BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA Highway Engineer at 600 Country Trail East, Jordan, MN 55352 (TH 282 - 1/4 mile west of TH 13). Digital copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http://www.QuestCDN. com for a fee of $20.00. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Browse Projectsâ&#x20AC;? page or by entering eBidDoc#450402 on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Search Projectsâ&#x20AC;? page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952-2331632 or info@questcdn.com. Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Docunet Corp., 151 Cheshire Lane #300, Plymouth, MN 55441, 763-475-9600 for a fee of $120.00. Deposits will not be refunded. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check made payable to the Scott County Treasurer, or a corporate surety bond made in favor of Scott County, for at least 5% of the amount of the bid. The right is reserved to accept any or reject any or all bids and to waive any defects. Mitchell J. Rasmussen County Highway Engineer Scott County Any questions, please contact: Greg M. Felt, Operations Engineer at 952496-8047 or gfelt@co.scott.mn.us Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, November 22 and 29 and December 6, 2006.

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.

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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Sibley East Finds Sprinkler Water Where it Shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Be The Sibley East kitchen staff at the school in Arlington couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t prepare students the hot meals they typically serve after a sprinkler pipe failed sending water cascading into the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen and cafeteria. Superintendent Jim Amsden recently informed the school board he was notiďŹ ed Dec. 21 of the failed sprinkler pipe. It took ďŹ reďŹ ghters 15 to 20 minutes to ďŹ nd the shut-off valve, the Arlington Enterprise recent-

that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance. If you are not a current holder of a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid on any job in this advertisement you must contact the Department of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a certificate. The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3).â&#x20AC;? A minimum goal of 12.03% Good Faith Effort to be subcontracted to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. Grading, Base, Paving, Lighting, Sewer, Watermain and Prefab Bus Shelter CP 18-07, SP 70-596-002, CR 18, located near CSAH 18 and Trunk Highway 169 in the City of Shakopee. Major quantities of work are approximately as follows: Light Poles, 32; Brick Pavers 13,680 SF; Concrete Walk 15,247 SF; Concrete Curb and Gutter 7,827 LF; Common Exc. 33,210 CY; Aggregate Base (CV) Class 6,030 CY; Sanitary Sewer 1,032 LF; Storm Sewer 1,143 LF; Concrete Paving 2,559 SY; Type MV 4 Wearing Course Mixture 870 Ton; Type MV 3 Wearing Course Mixture 2800 Ton; and MV3 Non Wearing Course Mixture 3,465 Ton. Proposals, plans and specifications may be examined at the office of the County

Volunteers are needed to provide temporary foster pet homes for puppies, cats, rabbits, kitten litters and dogs in Carver, Scott, Le Sueur and Hennepin counties. The Society provides medical care, food and litter. Volunteers provide a safe, loving home for an average of three to NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 23, 2003 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $465,000.00 MORTGAGOR: Anderson Family Homes, a Minnesota partnership. MORTGAGEE: ProGrowth Bank, a Minnesota corporation. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Mortgage, Assignment of Leases & Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Financing Statement filed on December 29, 2003 in the office of the County Recorder of Scott County, Minnesota as Document No. A639825, which mortgage was modified by a certain Modification of Mortgage dated September 7, 2004 and filed September 22, 2004 as Document No. A672396. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 2, Block 2, Hickory Hollow. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE,

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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:

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Cologne Celebrating its Past, Future at Red Carpet Gala Cologne will be celebrating its history and its plans for the growth of the community at a gala event Jan. 9 at Cologne City Hall/Community Center. The event will recognize the 135th anniversary of Cologne and celebrate the assets of the community. The Cologne Lions Club is organizing the gala. Roger Storms, a member of the Lions club, said about 200 people are expected to attend,

although the community center can accommodate up to 300 guests. The gala will include an authentic German meal, a recognition of Cologne’s heritage and its sister city in Germany. A social hour will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner set for 7 p.m. Short ﬁlms – one shot by a visiting crew from Cologne, Germany last summer – and the Carver

County city’s 125th anniversary parade, and “The Diary of Esther and Raymond Dowidat” made in 1939 will be shown. The event will feature a red carpet runway. The city is backing the event, waiving the fee for using thecommunity center. Lowell Schubert and Nancy Buckentine will provide musical entertainment during the gala.

Cambria Helps Families in Need Cambria employees at the company’s plant in Le Sueur recently hosted a box mealpacking event with 150 employees volunteering their time to assemble and pack meals for nearly 1,000 Minnesota Families. Working with a Minnesota non-proﬁt – “Matter” – the employees packed meals for 989 Minnesota families. Their efforts set a record for the most boxes packed at one Matter event. The employees formed eight teams of seven or eight employees each. They worked against the clock to assemble and pack

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Memorial Run Makes its Annual Trek Through B.P. A pair of runners followed by a procession of a few dozen vehicles made their way through Belle Plaine early Saturday morning (Dec. 26). The procession was part of the annual Remembrance Run, a memorial of Indians marched from Fort Snelling to the gallows in Mankato Dec. 26, 1862. Thirty-eight Dakota warriors were hanged in what is the largest mass execution in United States history. The hanging followed the six week Dakota uprising earlier that year. The annual procession leaves Fort Snelling at midnight Dec. 26 and travels down Highway 169 through Scott County, eventually ending at Land of Memories Park in Mankato. Again this year, members of tribal nations made a 10-day, 330-mile horseback ride from Crow Creek, S.D. to Mankato for the memorial observation.

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formation on homeless people and programs to help them was available. Ann Christy, an eighth-grade teacher, said the project had a lasting impact on the children. She reported two alumni came back to help the overnight program. The pair, now students at New Prague High School are aware of a fellow student whose family was living in their car. Their experience helped them treat their classmate with understanding and dignity. “We may not see the product of the seed we’ve planted,” Christy said, “but I know it’s there.”

As expected, the Green Isle City Council wrapped up its business for 2015 by approving the coming year’s budget and property tax levy. In its final meeting of the year last Tuesday (Dec. 22), the city council unanimously approved a 3.02 percent increase in the city’s overall levy for 2016 -from $524,020 to $539,847, according to its contract financial firm, Abdo, Eick & Meyers. The approved increase will bump the city’s portion of property taxes on a house valued for taxation at $100,000 from $1,436 to $1,484. A house

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Legal Notices 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, and 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, MN 56011. The purpose of the hearings is to receive and consider public comment on a request by Ashton Pankonin, owner of property at 106 Main Street East. The Applicant proposes the establishment of a one bedroom studio apartment behind the Main Street entrance commercial space at 106 Main Street East. The subject property is legally defined as the W 22’ Lot 13 and E 10’ Lot 14, Block 103 City of Belle Plaine. PIN # 20015370. Information pertaining to this request is available for review at City Hall, Monday- Friday, 8:00am4:30 pm, or by calling 952-8735553. All oral and written comments will be heard at the above referenced hearing times, or may be mailed or delivered to the City of Belle Plaine, 218 North Meridian Street, P.O. Box 129, Belle Plaine, MN 56011. Cynthia Smith Strack Community Development Director Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, December 30, 2015.

BELLE PLAINE CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE 15-08 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 108, FEES, BY AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE On Monday, December 21, 2015, the City Council of the City of Belle Plaine approved Ordinance 15-08, An Ordinance Amending the City Code, Chapter 1, Section 108, Fees, by amending the Fee Schedule. Ordinance 15-08 is available for review and/or photocopying during regular office hours at the City of Belle Plaine, 218 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011; phone 952-873-5553. Section 1. Chapter 1, Section 108, Fees. Fee Schedule has been modified for the following: swimming lessons cancelation/change fee, water and sewer monthly utility fees, irrigation water rate, street utility fee, storm water fee, public works equipment and operator fees, fees related to community development, and State surcharge. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2016 and upon publication in the official newspaper of the City. Adopted this 21st day of December, 2015. ATTEST: Mike Pingalore, Mayor Holly J. Kreft, City Administrator Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, December 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.

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.

Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 040200651 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 11, except the East 1/2 and all of Lot 10, all in Block 5, James A. Casey Fourth Addition COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $190,153.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $192,230.43 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on July 19, 2016, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: November 18, 2015 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 15-008293 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, November 25 and December 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2015.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT probate division FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 70-PR-15-23675 NOTICE OF informal appointment personal representative and notice to creditors (intestate) Estate of Arlyn Dettmann, Decedent. Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Thomas A. Dettmann, whose address is: 24530 Cedar Point Rd., New Prague, MN 56071 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 thirty days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute real estate. Any objections to the 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 15, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts December 15, 2015 Vicky L. Carlson, Registrar Phil Bird Deputy Court Administrator Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 30, 2015 and January 6, 2016.

Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, December 30, 2015.

wednesday, December 30, 2015 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 70-PR-15-23847 NOTICE OF and order for hearing on petition for formal probate of lost will and appointment of co-personal representatives and notice to creditors In Re: Estate of Harvey Felepe, a/k/a Harvey M. Felepe, Harvey Martin Felepe, Decedent. It is Ordered and Notice is given that on January 20, 2016 at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Scott County Government Center, 200 West Fourth Ave., Shakopee, Minnesota 55379, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be a copy of the decedent's Will dated September 15, 2006, and for the appointment of Annette Virginia Willmsen, whose address is 1054 Merrifield, Shakopee, MN 55379, and Heide Ana Felepe, whose address is 305 Crosstown Blvd., #311, Chaska, MN 55318, as co-personal representatives of the decedent's estate in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the decedent's estate, including the power to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the decedent's estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent's estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: December 18, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts December 18, 2015 By the Court Michael A. Fahey, Judge of District Court Phil Bird Deputy Court Administrator Jaspers, Moriarty & Wetherille, P.A. James P. Conway MN# 0391044 206 Scott Street Shakopee, MN 55379 Telephone: (952) 445-2817 Facsimile: (952) 445-0812 E-mail: jconway@jmwlaw.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 30, 2015 and January 6, 2016.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 29, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Steven W Robbins and Kelly A Robbins, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded November 29, 2006 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A758098. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: National City Mortgage Co., as subsidiary of National City Bank. Dated August 13, 2007 Recorded November 4, 2013, as Document No. A948525. And thereafter assigned to: PNC Bank, National Association. Dated November 6, 2013 Recorded November 26, 2013, as Document No. A949822. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2916 South Shore Drive, Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 110050100 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 12 and 13, Plainview Heights, Scott County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $999,950.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $1,221,100.92 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 26, 2016 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal repre-

sentatives 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.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT JUDICIAL DISTRICT: FIRST Court File No.: 70-FA-15-6935 Summons to establish custody and parenting time In Re the Custody of: Sofia Abdullahi Hussein (child's name) Born: 11/14/2005 Samiya Abdullahi Hussein (child's name) Born: 9/27/2009 Fatuma Warsame Saleh Petitioner State of Minnesota County of Scott To the Above-named respondent: This Summons is an official document that affects your rights. A copy of the paperwork regarding the lawsuit is served on you with this summons. Read this summons and attached petition carefully. If you do not understand it, contact an attorney for legal advice. 1. The Petitioner has filed a lawsuit asking the court to decide custody and parenting time of the minor children listed above in the caption. Petitioner is asking the court to establish child support 2. You must serve upon Petitioner and file with the court a written Answer to the Petition. If Petitioner is requesting child support, you must file a Financial Affidavit along with your Answer. You must serve your Answer and Financial Affidavit upon Petitioner within twenty (20) days of the date you were served with this Summons, not counting the day of service. If you do not serve and file your Answer and Financial Affidavit, the court may grant Petitioner everything he or she is asking for in the attached Petition. 3. If you do not have a lawyer, you can get the Answer to the Petition at the Family Court Self Help Center, 1st Floor, Family Justice Center, 110 S. 4th St., in Minneapolis (Telephone (612) 596-1069 or online at www. mncourts.gov/forms.) 4. You must pay the required filing fee. If you cannot afford to pay the filing fee, you might qualify to have the filing fee waived by the court. To request a fee waiver, you must file an In Forma Pauperis (fee waiver) application with the court and a judge will decide whether you must pay the fee. All court forms are available from the Self Help Center and are on the Court's website at www.mncourts.gov/forms. Notice of Parent Education Program Requirements Parenting education may be required in all custody or parenting proceedings. You may contact court administration for additional information regarding this requirement and the availability of parent education programs. Dated: March 11, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts December 8, 2015 Fatuma Saleh, Petitioner 4124B McColl Dr. Savage, MN 55378 Telephone: (612) 703-1680 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 30, 2015 and January 6 and 13, 2016.

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(continued from previous page) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 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.

DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 21, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Linden J. Schommer and Karen M. Schommer, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 14, 2006 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A759407. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc.. Dated July 10, 2013 Recorded July 19, 2013, as Document No. A941292. And thereafter assigned to: Green Tree Servicing LLC now known as Ditech Financial LLC. Dated April 23, 2015 Recorded April 23, 2015, as Document No. A977737. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100199600000140281 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Advisor's Mortgage LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 17079 Mushtown Road Southeast, Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 259110640 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Exhibit 'A' That part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 114, Range 22, Scott County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the point of intersection of the North line of said Northwest Quarter and the centerline of the Town Road as platted in Maple Acres, said point of intersection being distant 1693.80 feet East of the Northwest corner of said Northwest Quarter; thence running South 19 degrees 27 minutes East along the centerline of said road a distance of 152.10 feet; thence running South 17 degrees 11 minutes East along said centerline a distance of 332.06 feet to the actual point of beginning of the tract of land to be described; thence continuing South 17 degrees 11 minutes East along said centerline a distance of 83.19 feet; thence North 72 degrees 49 minutes East a distance of 217.79 feet; thence North 17 degrees 11 minutes West a distance of 50.00 feet more or less to a point in a line bearing North 81 degrees 29 minutes East from the actual point of beginning; thence South 81 degrees 29 minutes West a distance of 220.29 feet more or less to the actual point of beginning. A tract of land lying in the Northwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 114, Range 22, Scott County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the point of intersection of the North line of said Northwest Quarter and the centerline of the Town Road as platted in Maple Acres, said point of intersection being distance 1693.80 feet East of the Northwest corner of said Northwest Quarter; thence South 19 degrees 27 minutes East along the centerline of said road a distance of 152.10 feet; thence South 17 degrees 11 minutes East along the centerline a distance of 415.25 feet to the actual point of beginning of the tract of land to be described; thence continuing South 17 degrees 11 minutes East along the centerline of said road a distance of 10.00 feet; thence North 72 degrees 49 minutes East a distance of 217.79 feet; thence North 17 degrees 11 minutes West a distance of 10.00 feet; thence South 72 degrees 49 minutes West a distance of 217.79 feet to the point of beginning. A.P.N. 25-911064-0 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $199,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $198,099.76 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 23, 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 August 23, 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

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: December 18, 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 8 - 15-007284 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 30, 2015 and January 6, 13, 20, 27 and February 3, 2016.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: Probate Court File No. 70-PR-15-24257 NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: Estate of Richard F. McGovern a/k/a Richard Francis McGovern, Decedent. It is Ordered and Notice is given that on January 27, 2016 at 9:00 (a.m.), a hearing will be held in this Court at the Scott County Probate Court, , on a Petition for Formal Appointment of Special Administrator. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the relief granting is the petition will be granted. Notice shall be given by: 1. Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order to each interested person by United States mail at least 14 days before the time set the hearing. 2. Legal Publisher: Publish this Notice and Order once a week for two consecutive weeks (Minn. Stat. § 524.1-401(3)). Dated: December 23, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts December 23, 2015 BY THE COURT Caroline Lennon, Judge of District Court Phil Bird, Deputy Court Administrator ATTORNEY FOR LYNN JORGENSON Luther M. Amundson, 135938 Jill S. Sauber, 0395198 MASER, AMUNDSON, BOGGIO & HENDRICKS, P.A. 6601 Lyndale Avenue South, Suite 320 Minneapolis, MN 55423 Telephone: 952-925-4147 Email: lamundson@maserlaw. com Email: jsauber@maserlaw.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 30, 2015 and January 6, 2016.

IN PROCEEDING SUBSEQUENT TO INITIAL REGISTRATION OF LAND STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Court File No.: 70-CV-15-23458

In the Matter of the Petition of Bridgewater Bank For a New Certificate of Title after Mortgage Foreclosure Sale

in Relation to Certificate of Title No. 11467 issued for land in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota and legally described as follows: Lot One (1), Block One (1), Oakland Beach 8th Addition, Scott County, Minnesota. TO: ALMAC, INC., Denny E. McWilliams, Investment Lending Group, LLC, MN limited liability company, Tim Dennis McWilliams, Scot Richard McWilliams, Ted Eugene McWilliams, Joseph Paul McWilliams, John Daniel McWilliams, John Ballard, Huemoeller, Bates & Gontarek, PLC, Valley Surveying Co., P.A. and Bowler Appraisals, Inc. Upon receiving and filing the Report of the Examiner of Titles in the above-entitled matter, IT IS ORDERED, that you, and all persons interested, appear before this Court on the 3rd day of February, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. at Scott County Government Center/Scott County Judicial Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 and then, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, show cause, if there is any, why this Court should not enter an Order as follows: That the Registrar of Titles, upon the filing with him a certified copy of this Order, shall cancel Certificate of Title No. 11467 and enter a new Certificate of Title for the land therein described in favor of Bridgewater Bank, 3800 American Blvd West, Suite 100, Bloomington, MN 55431, free from all memorials now appearing on the present Certificate of Title, the last of which is Document No. T198969, and free also from the memorial of this Order. Attendance is required only by those who wish to object to the entry of the above-described Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that this Order to Show Cause be served: (a) at least 10 days before the hearing upon the above-named parties residing in this State in the manner provided by law for the service of Summons in a civil action; (b) at least 14 days before the hearing upon each of the above-named nonresidents by sending a copy of this Order to the nonresident’s post office address, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested;

(c) upon each of the above-named parties who cannot be found by three weeks published notice and by sending a copy of this Order at least 14 days before the hearing by first class mail to the last known address of the party and by sending another copy of this Order at least 14 days before the hearing by first class mail to the address of such party as stated on the Certificate of Title if an address is so stated; (d) upon a dissolved, withdrawn, or revoked business entity governed by Minn. Stat., Chp. 302A, 303, 317A, 322A, 322B, or 323 in the manner provided by Minn. Stat. § 5.25. Dated: December 23, 2015 Approved: /s/ Stephanie M. Young Stephanie M. Young, Scott County Deputy Examiner of Titles /s/ Caroline H. Lennon JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT /s/ Thomas J. Hainje Thomas J. Hainje, Attorney for Petitioner 100 South 5th Street, Suite 1400 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone No. 612-672-3631 Fax No. 612-672-3777 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 30, 2015 and January 6 and 13, 2016.

Scott County Board Proceedings BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF SCOTT NOVEMBER 3, 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 10:26 a.m., with the following members present: Commissioner Ulrich, presiding, Commissioner Wagner, Commissioner Wolf, Commissioner Beard, and Commissioner Marschall. (2) Minutes: On a motion by Commissioner Beard, seconded by Commissioner Wolf, the Minutes of October 20, 2015 were approved. (3) Consent Agenda: Commissioner Beard requested that the item to approve the Grant Application to the Minnesota Department of Health for family planning special projects be pulled from the consent agenda for discussion and clarification. On a motion by Commissioner Wolf, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, 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 (PL2015-0074) for Thomas and Therese O’Brien to rezone 34.68 acres from Agricultural Preservation District, A-1, to Agricultural Preservation Density District, A-3, in Section 15 of Belle Plaine Township. B. Approve the request for Conditional Use Permit for Supreme Outdoor Advertising, applicant, to construct a 600 square foot advertising sign on the Union Pacific Railroad Corridor in Section 4 of Sand Creek Township, zoned I-1. C. Approve acceptance of an Evidence-Based Practices Grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services in the amount of $74,970 for an intensive, comprehensive training program to expand the therapy techniques of schoolbased therapists in the Scott County Mental Health Center. D. Adopt Resolution No. 2015216; Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with C & C Lawns Inc. for Snow Removal and Deicing Services. E. Approve additional funds to complete the installation and configuration of Cisco motion carried unanimously. F. Set a public hearing date of November 17, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. to receive public comment on the Application for a Brewer’s Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for U4ic Brewing, Inc. in Blakeley Township. G. Adopt Resolution No. 2015217; Authorizing the Scott County Engineer to Request From the Minnesota Department of Transportation State Aid for Local Transportation a Transfer of $274,245 From the County’s Municipal State Aid Account Fund to its Regular State Aid Fund Account. H. Separation of employment for Kara Bresnahan, FT Accounting Technician II, Health and Human Services Division, effective 10/28/15. Separation of employment for Eric Whitmer, FT Highway Maintenance Worker, Community Services Division, effective 10/23/15. Separation of employment for Claudia Otto, FT Administrative Assistant, Community Services Division, effective 10/23/15. Separation of employment for Amanda Jeffy, PT Temporary (75% FT) Unclassified Community Planner, Health and Human Services Division, effective 09/25/15. Separation of employment for Joyce Little, Intermittent (34% FTE) Unclassified Library Aide, Community Services Division, effective 10/21/15. FT Probationary employment for Cory Meyer, Maintenance Worker II, Community Services Division, effective 10/30/15. PT Temporary (50% FTE) employment for Chrissy Degendorfer, Unclassified Administrative Assistant, Community Services Division, effective 10/27/15. Amend separation of employment date for Cole Richardson, FT Temporary Program Delivery Seasonal, Community Services Division, effective 09/16/15 (previously reported as 09/11/15). (4) Manage Challenges and Create Opportunities: Commissioner Beard moved, seconded by Commissioner Wolf to authorize the Grant Application to the Minnesota Department of Health for family planning special projects. The motion carried unanimously. On a motion by Commissioner Wolf, seconded by Commissioner

PAGE eleven Marschall, the meeting adjourned at 10:49 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 30, 2015.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF SCOTT NOVEMBER 17, 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) Minutes: On a motion by Commissioner Wolf, seconded by Commissioner Beard, the Minutes of November 3, 2015 were approved. (3) Presentation of Plaque Springsted, Inc. President Kathleen Aho presented a plaque to the Board of Commissioners in recognition of Scott County receiving a AAA credit rating from Standard and Poors. (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 final plat of Harvest Meadows, Garry Tupy and Thaddeus Kowalski, applicants, consisting of 13 lots and one outlot on 70.62 acres in Section 14 of New Market Township. This action is in accordance with Chapter 41 of the Scott County Zoning Ordinance No. 3 based on the criteria listed for approval. B. Approve Amendments to the Scott County Zoning Ordinance No. 3, Chapter 12 Energy Systems (Wind and Solar). The proposed text Amendment will allow Community Solar Gardens in the County’s agricultural, urban expansion, urban transition, commercial and industrial zoning districts as either a conditional or interim use and establishes maximum electric generation capacity, panel height, setbacks from property lines and adjacent homes, decommissioning rules and screening requirements. C. Adopt Resolution No. 2015219; Certifying Final Approved Appraisal of Value for Certain Land Acquisitions and Authorizing Acquisition Expedited (“Quick Take”) Eminent Domain Proceedings Associated With the Construction of County Highway 60 on New Alignment From County Highway 1 and County Highway 60 to Near the Top of the Minnesota River Located in Blakeley Township. D. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-222; Authorizing Entering Into a Contract With Chard Tiling and Excavating, Inc. for Culvert Replacement for the 2016 County Highway 9 Full Depth Reclamation Project (CP 08-19) in the Amount of $90,301. E. Adopt Resolution No. 2015221; Authorizing the Acceptance of Motorola’s New SUA2Plus Upgrade Proposal Through the State Emergency Communication Board. F. Approve an Amendment to the Contract with Infor, previously Lawson Software Americas, Inc., for the ongoing hosting services of the financial, human resources (HR), and payroll applications. G. Approve the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Snowmobile Safety Enforcement Grant for fiscal years 2015 and 2016 in the total amount of $12,088. H. Approve the Premises Permit Application for German Days, Inc. to conduct lawful gambling at Jordan Supper Club Inc. in St. Lawrence Township. I. Approve the record of disburse-

ments and approve the claims made to Scott County for the period October 1, 2015 through October 31, 2015 in the sum of $30,416,296.89. J. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-220; Amending the Leaves of Absence Policy and Rescinding Resolution No. 2014-118. K. Separation of employment for Paul Holmboe, FT Senior Public Works Technician, Community Services Division, effective 11/30/15. Separation of employment for Mark Koehnen, FT Maintenance Worker III, Community Services Division, effective 12/01/15. Separation of employment for Janet Nemanic, FT Senior Administrative Specialist, Sheriff’s Office, effective 11/30/15. Separation of employment for Erin Holtkamp, FT Financial Assistance Specialist, Health and Human Services Division, effective 11/13/15. Separation of employment for Kelly Kaeding, FT 911 Dispatcher, Sheriff’s Office, effective 11/15/15. Separation of employment for Leslie Lang, FT Probationary Financial Assistance Specialist, Health and Human Services Division, effective 11/03/15. Separation of employment for Meena Desai, PT Temporary (50% FTE) Unclassified Office Assistant, Health and Human Services Division, effective 10/28/15. FT Probationary employment for Kandice Rappe, 911 Dispatcher, Sheriff’s Office, effective 11/23/15. FT Probationary employment for Jamie Bachaus, Community Health Specialist, Health and Human Services Division, effective 11/09/15. PT Probationary (99% FTE) employment for Annetta Williams-Novak, Veterans Services Aide, Health and Human Services Division, effective 10/27/15. Intermittent (34% FTE) employment for Kathleen Giesen, Unclassified Library Associate, Community Services Division, effective 11/05/15. Intermittent (34% FTE) employment for Erik Eichstadt, Unclassified Fleet Assistant, Community Services Division, effective 11/09/15. Intermittent (34% FTE) employment for Kelly Kaeding, Unclassified 911 Dispatcher, Sheriff’s Office, effective 11/16/15. The recognition of the following individuals as volunteers which will enable them to be covered for liability insurance purposes in accordance with the insurance contracts currently in force with Scott County: Sara Carlson, Sarah Dold, Ayesha Downs, Arlene Fink, Holly Lien, Carrie Pederson, and Beth Singer. (5) Emphasize Excellence in Customer Service: Business Information/Systems Specialist Troy Pint announced that the 2015 Third Quarter Spirit of Scott Awards have been presented to Corrections Officer Sam Winzenburg, Library Branch Manager Barb Hegfors, and Deputy Clerk to the Board Debra Brazil for going above and beyond in the area of excellence in customer service. (6) Develop Strong Public Partnerships: A. Let’s Go Fishing Scott County Area Chapter (Chapter) Representatives Renee Christianson and Sharon Brown provided a recap of this year’s activities, the 2015 goals and outcomes, and the 2016 goals. B. Commissioner Wolf moved, seconded by Commissioner Wagner to open the public hearing at 9:39 a.m. to receive public comment on a Brewer’s Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for U4ic Brewing, Inc. in Blakeley Township. The motion carried unanimously. Hearing no public comment Commissioner Wolf moved, seconded by Commissioner Wagner to close the public hearing at 9:45 a.m. Commissioner Wagner moved, seconded by Commissioner Wolf to approve a Brewer’s Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License and a Brewer’s On-Sale Taproom License for U4ic Brewing, Inc. The motion carried unanimously. On a motion by Commissioner Marschall, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, the meeting adjourned at 10:01 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 30, 2015.

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(3) Cardinal Ridge Apartments Evacuated – A

portion of a 2-inch water sprinkler pipe above the third-floor ceiling at Cardinal Ridge Apartments in Belle Plaine failed on Feb. 6, sending thousands of gallons of water cascading down walls, filling light fixtures, saturating carpets and forcing the evacuation of 36 residents into a cold February day. The water reportedly damaged “about half” of the building’s 35 units, said Paul Gregor, one of the owners of Bessler Management, the firm that owns and operates Cardinal Ridge. All tenants had to be relocated and it would be months before they could return to their home. (4) State Championships – Two BPHS sports teams won state team championships in 2015. In June, the girls’ track and field team won the Class 1A title at Hamline University in St. Paul. The state championship was fueled by a pair of firstplace finishes for the Tigers. The 4x800-meter relay team of Emily Berger, Alissa Schultz, Haley Leger and Janessa Meuleners outraced the rest of the 16-team field. A couple of hours later, Belle Plaine’s Jenna Gatz successfully defended her state Class 1A championship in the 400-meter dash. The Tigers had two state individual titles in two hours, and with second-place finishes by Gatz in the 200 dash and Bridget Egan in the pole vault, learned they had amassed enough points through the two-day meet to claim the state team title. In November, the BPHS volleyball team brought home the program’s first state championship. The Tigers, the No. 1 seed, defeated unseeded Perham 3-0 Nov. 12, defending state champion and No. 4 seed Stewartville 3-1 Nov. 13 and No. 2 seed Concordia Academy 3-0 Nov. 14. Belle Plaine’s Kaylee Hentges, Dakotah Poitra, Mariena Hayden and Danielle Taylor were named to the state Class 2A all-tournament team. The track and field and volleyball state team championships in 2015 were the second and third in school history. In 1997, the girls’ golf team won the state Class 1A title. (5) Valley View Closes – After more than two decades of operation in Belle Plaine, it became obvious that Valley View Golf Course in Belle Plaine would not be opening for the 2015 season. Owners LeRoy and Connie Chard declined comment but Valley View’s website stated: Closed for Business Thanks for Playing With Us. In the meantime, Belle Plaine High School had to scurry to find another home course, which eventually became CreeksBend Golf Course in rural New Prague. Valley View Golf Course, which remains for sale entering 2016, was built in 1991. It is a par 71, 18-hole championship course. The clubhouse and pro shop building was built in 2001. The restaurant/lounge is also closed. The property is on the market and bids are due Jan. 12, 2016. (6) Public Works Employee Dies on Job – Belle Plaine Public Works employee Jerry Connolly was found dead the afternoon of Aug. 5 at the city’s wastewater treatment plant. Investigators concluded he drowned in an oxidation ditch within the plant facility, according to Belle Plaine Police Chief Tom Stolee. Police and staff from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) were at the plant on Union Trail (County Road 6) the following day conducting a preliminary investigation, trying to determine how Connolly entered the ditch in the center of the facility grounds, just northeast of the building. The OSHA report indicated no problem with the facility’s safety systems. “We are all very saddened with this unfortunate accident and the loss of a longtime city employee and friend to all,” Stolee said. (7) School Superintendent Change – Belle Plaine School Board members unanimously accepted Superintendent Kelly Smith’s resignation during an “emergency session” Friday morning, July 17. After 30-plus years in education, 11 leading Belle Plaine’s public schools, Smith accepted a job as a client representative with Springsted Inc. Smith would continue serving the district through Aug. 28. His decision to leave the public sector was made a little easier by the school board’s decision to push an operating levy referendum off until 2016. Had the board decided to go to voters in the coming fall for more money, Smith said he would have declined Springsted’s offer. On Aug. 13, after nearly two hours of discussion that moved the Belle Plaine School Board members from a 3-3 split to a unanimous decision, the board elected Stillwater School District Assistant Superintendent Ryan Laager as Smith’s replacement. Laager and Bloomington School District Assistant Superintendent Tim Anderson were the two finalists for the position. The district would agree to pay Laager a pro-rated salary of $119,583 for the 2015-16 school year, $146,370 in 2016-17 and $149,300 in 2017-18. (8) Outstanding Growing Season – The yields some area farmers were expecting on their corn and soybean crops validated what even non-farmers seemingly know. It was a good summer for growing crops. “We’ve had timely rains and it hasn’t been too hot,” said farmer Ted Kornder. “We only had about four days over 90 degrees.” By mid-September area farmers began harvesting their crops. Farmer Tim Stier said farmers were anticipating corn harvests of 230 bushels per acre, a yield well above previous years. Soybean yields were reportedly in the 50-65 bushels per acre range. (9) Bar-B-Q Days – The weather wasn’t as hot and humid as forecasters had called for leading up to the start of Belle Plaine’s annual Bar-B-Q Days celebration, but the forecast alone may have scared off at least some out-of-towners, resulting in lower beef, beer and carnival ticket sales this year. A midnight thunderstorm, which included a tornado watch in parts of the area, brought a halt to Friday night’s festivities about an hour early. The rest of the weekend weather consisted of mostly clear skies and was rain-free, with temperatures on Saturday and Sunday in the lower- to mid-80s rather than the forecasted upper-80s to low-90s. McKenzie Koepp was crowned Miss Belle Plaine. Joining her in the new royal court were First Princess Kali Gorman, Second Princess Haley Johnson and Miss Congeniality Nicole Bauleke. Bruce and Susie Volek were grand marshals of the parade. Ben Lattimore of Eden Prairie was the overall winner of the 5K Bull Run. The previous year’s overall winner, Tess Misgen, a Pizza Plus employee and standout high school runner at Shakopee, was the first female. (10) Business Closures/Additions – After many years of business in Belle Plaine, Dale and Lori Otto closed the pharmacy at their Otto Drug Store at 617 East Main Street and announced they would be closing the store as well when the remaining inventory was sold. In November, Rainbow Child Care Discovery Center relocated from adjacent 613 East Main to the vacant building. Rainbow Discovery owner Renee Schultz is leasing the space from the Ottos. Schultz said the move increased her business’ space from approximately 2,800 to 6,700 square feet. Angie Gorman is operating Angie’s Infant and Toddler Day Care at the former Rainbow Discovery location. Southwest Eye Care, a full-service optometry practice, opened in the BP Commons complex just south of Highway 169. Just weeks later on the other side of Highway 169, Belle Plaine Eyecare Center opened at 168 Commerce Drive, just across the street from Veterans Park. Later in the year, Jon Schuette announced he was selling off the remaining stock of previously-owned cars displayed on his Belle Plaine Auto lot at the intersection of West Raven and South Meridian streets and close up shop. He had recently completed the sale of the lot to Stier Transportation.

MRC Standings (Standings as of Dec. 29)

Boys’ Basketball W Le Sueur-Hend. 3 Tri-City United 3 Belle Plaine 1 Jordan 1 Mayer Lutheran 1 Norwood YA 0 Sibley East 0 Results Holiday Break Girls’ Basketball W Jordan 1 Mayer Lutheran 1 Sibley East 1 Norwood YA 0 Belle Plaine 0 Le Sueur-Hend. 0 Tri-City United 0 Results Holiday Break Wrestling W Scott West 2 Sibley East 2 Tri-City United 1 Le Sueur-Hend. 0 Norwood YA 0 Results Sibley East 35, TCU 25

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B.P. Juniors Volleyball Tryouts Girls of the Belle Plaine School District in grades 4-12 are invited to tryout for the 2016 Belle Plaine Juniors volleyball season. The tryout will take place on Sunday, Jan. 24 at Oak Crest Elementary from 4-7 p.m. The season will run from Jan. 25 through May 1. Players can register at www. eteamz.com/bpvb by using the Contact Us page. Please submit the player’s name, parent contact information and grade in the Comments section. The deadline for registration is Dec. 31.

Scott County 4-H Event Jan. 9 Join Scott County 4-H on Saturday, Jan. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon for a morning of learning about MN Wildlife. The program will be held at the Scott County Extension Office located on the fairgrounds in St. Lawrence Township. Participants will explore MN wildlife and make a bee/bird house that can be exhibited at the Scott County Fair. Parents and siblings of participants are invited back from 10:45-11:45 a.m. for a guest speaker from Snack Discovery. She will be showing reptiles that can be found in MN and sharing with us how they survive MN winters. Bring your cameras as you will have a chance to get up close to some of her guests. The cost is $5 for 4-H members and $10 non 4-H members. Please reserve your spot by Jan. 4 by calling 952-492-5410.

Pet Adoption Jan. 2 Volunteers for the Carver-Scott Humane Society will hold a pet adoption on Saturday, Jan. 2 from noon to 3 p.m. It will be hosted at PETCO in Chaska, which is located off old Highway 41 and Pioneer Trail. CSHS is without its own building and all pets are housed in foster care. All cats and dogs have been micro ID implanted, vet checked, wormed, had shots updated, checked for friendly temperaments and age appropriately spayed/neutered. Adoption fees are $175+ for cats and $210+ for dogs. Call the Society for more information on adopting a homeless pet at 952-368-3553 or visit www.carverscotths.org.

H.S. Boys’ Basketball

Tigers Fall to Royals by One The Belle Plaine High School boys’ basketball team had its three-game winning streak snapped in a 63-62 nonconference loss last Tuesday night at Watertown-Mayer. The Tigers, 1-1 in the Minnesota River Conference, 3-4 overall, were scheduled to compete in a holiday tournament at St. James Tuesday after this edition of the Herald went to press. The Tigers, depending on last night’s result, will play this evening (Wednesday) in either the third place or championship game (see the Herald’s Facebook page for game time). Belle Plaine will be at GlencoeSilver Lake for another nonconference game 6 p.m. next Tuesday. Watertown-M 63, Tigers 62 Luke Narveson poured in 32 points but it wasn’t quite enough as the Royals held off the Tigers by one point last Tuesday night in Watertown. “We played a very good game against a talented Watertown team,” said Tigers coach Paul Fogarty. “The defense of Brandon Schulz and Brody Curtiss was outstanding. We were one break away from winning this game.” Following Narveson in scoring for Belle Plaine were Branden Schulz (9), Curtiss (9), Nathan Herman (6) and Mitchel Stier (6). Narveson also led the team in rebounds (8) and steals (5). Schulz and Herman both had three assists, the latter of whom also had four steals. 2015-16 BPHS Boys’ Basketball Results and Remaining Schedule Nov. 30 vs. WEM L 58-54 Dec. 5 at Waseca L 75-37 Dec. 8 at LS-H L 69-60 Dec. 11 vs. LCWM W 72-34 Dec. 15 vs. BEA W 67-56 Dec. 18 vs. S.E. W 67-46 Dec. 22 at W-M L 63-62 Dec.29-30 at Springfield Tour. Jan. 5 at Glencoe-SL

Although winter got off to a slow start, Carver County Parks is anticipating bountiful January and February snowfalls to mix with what has already fallen. Join us in celebrating winter at one of our Candlelit Ski Events this year! These events are excellent for the entire family and all your friends. Enjoy a well-groomed ski trail (suitable for both classic and skate skiers), hayrides through the park areas, a toasty bonfire and wintery refreshments. At Baylor Regional and Lake Minnewashta Regional parks, an illuminated route will guide you through the beautiful trails. Routes are easy to moderate difficulty and less than two miles in length. Whether you ski or walk, this is a gorgeous way to experience the parks during the winter months. The Candlelit Ski events at Baylor Regional Park will take place Jan. 9 and 23, and Lake Minnewashta Regional Park on Feb. 13. All events are from 6-9 p.m. At the Baylor Regional Park events, enjoy a hayride to an outstanding stargazing experience with the Minnesota Astronomical Society at Eagle Lake Observatory (situated within the park). At the Lake Minnewashta Regional Park event, take a free ride with the Silent Run Adventures dog sled team. Even if snow conditions are poor for skiing, still join us for a luminary walk, stargazing, bonfire, refreshments and more. There will also be a prize drawing for a two-night camping package, recreational programming voucher or annual

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Jan. 7 vs. Tri-City United Jan. 9 at St. Peter Jan. 12 vs. Jordan Jan. 15 at Mayer Lutheran Jan. 19 vs. Norwood YA Jan. 21 at Faribault BA Jan. 25 vs. New Ulm Jan. 26 vs. Le Sueur-Hend. Jan. 29 vs. JWP Feb. 1 at Sibley East Feb. 4 at Tri-City United Feb. 9 at Jordan Feb. 12 vs. Mayer Lutheran Feb. 16 at Norwood YA Feb. 23 Begin Section Mar. 9-12 State Tournament at Target Center

Girls at NYA Tourney

The BPHS girls’ basketball team is also competing in a holiday tournament this week, this one at Central High School in Norwood Young America. The Tigers, 0-1 in the MRC, 0-6 overall, were scheduled to play New Ulm Tuesday night after this edition of the Herald went to press. The tournament resumes today. The Tigers will be back in action 7:45 p.m. next Tuesday at Glencoe-Silver Lake as part of a hoops doubleheader. The game will be preceded by the boys’ game between the two schools. 2015-16 BPHS Girls’ Basketball Results and Remaining Schedule Dec. 1 vs. WEM L 64-29 Dec. 3 at Farib. BA L 66-61 Dec. 8 vs. W-M L 60-29 Dec. 10 vs. Fairmont L 65-47 Dec. 17 at S.E. L 57-30 Dec. 21 vs. Can Falls L 49-32 Dec. 29 -30 at NYA Tourney Jan. 5 at Glencoe-SL Jan. 8 at Tri-City United Jan. 12 vs. Jordan Jan. 14 vs. Mayer Lutheran Jan. 19 at Norwood YA Jan. 22 vs. Le Sueur-Hend. Jan. 25 at SW Christian

Jan. 26 at Waconia Jan. 29 vs. JWP Feb. 1 vs. Sibley East Feb. 5 vs. Tri-City United Feb. 8 vs. GFW Feb. 9 at Jordan Feb. 11 at Mayer Lutheran Feb. 16 vs. Norwood YA Feb. 19 at Le Sueur-Hend. Feb. 23 at LCWM Feb. 27 Begin Section Mar. 15-19 State Tournament at U of M

Scott West Travels to Fargo

The Scott West wrestling team began day one of the two-day Rumble on the Red Invitational in Fargo Tuesday after this edition of the Herald went to press. Next up for the Panthers will be a quadrangular at WatertownMayer on Jan. 7. 2015-16 Scott West Dual Results and Remaining Schedule Dec. 3 at Hutchinson Quad vs. Mkato E. W 63-6 vs. Hutch L 34-26 Dec. 10 at S.E. Triangular vs. S.E. W 48-19 vs. St. Peter W 63-3 Dec. 11 at N Prague W 39-27 Dec. 17 vs. NYA W 42-12 Dec. 29-30 at Rumble on Red in Fargo Jan. 7 at Watertown Quad Jan. 8 vs. Shakopee at Jord. Jan. 14 at Wayzata Quad Jan. 15 vs. TCU at B.P. Jan. 16 at Eastview Invite Jan. 21 vs. LS-H at B.P. Jan. 21 vs. Eagan at B.P. Jan. 22 vs. Coon Rapids at Jordan Jan. 23 at Forest Lake Invite Jan. 28 vs. Waconia at B.P. Feb. 5 at Benilde-St. Marg. Feb. 11 Section Quarterfinals Feb. 13 Section Semis and Final at Hutchinson Feb. 19-20 Section Indvid. at Mankato East Feb. 25-27 State Tournament at Xcel Energy Cent.

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Shakopee OKs Bond Sale for Community Center Plan

Thanks to an upgrade in the city’s bond rating, Shakopee will save about $2 million in the amount of bonded debt the city will take on to pay for improvements to its community center. The Shakopee City Council recently approved the sale of $29.5 million in general obligation tax abatement bonds to fund the improvement project. Like the bids approved two nights earlier, the bond sale was OK’d by a 3-2 vote. The city had planned to sell $31.8

million until the bond rating improvement came through. Morgan Stanley was the approved buyer of the bonds. The company’s bid of 2.68 percent interest on the bonds means Shakopee will pay $12.12 million in interest on the bonds over their lifespan, the Shakopee Valley News recently reported. The Shakopee Community Center improvement project will cost $30.4 million, $25.8 million of which will go to construction.

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Year in Review

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*Shawn Reynolds, who owned

Reynolds Custom Hearing offices in Belle Plaine and Mankato, died at his home March 22. He was 50 years old. *BPHS graduate and University of Minnesota sophomore Michael Kroells received AllAmerican honors after placing eighth in the heavyweight class at the NCAA Wrestling Championships in St. Louis. *Much of the Twin Cities area received only a little over 3 inches of snow from a Sunday (March 22) spring storm but Belle Plaine was among the communities in a swath that received close to 10 inches, give or take an inch or two in some spots. The storm came on the heels of an unseasonably mild stretch of weather, during which temperatures sometimes approached 70 degrees. *During a joint meeting between the Belle Plaine City Council, Fire Department and Rural Fire Protection Association (RFPA), it was agreed to purchase a new Rosenbauer fire engine truck at a prepay cost of $590,035. It was also agreed that the city would pay approximately 49 percent of the cost ($289,118) and the RFPA about 51 percent ($300,917). According to Belle Plaine Fire Chief Matt Stier, the cost share was based on the tax base of the entities involved.

*After

April

many years of business in Belle Plaine, Dale and Lori Otto closed the pharmacy at their Otto Drug Store on East Main Street and announced they would be closing the store as well when the remaining inventory was sold. The Ottos, who planned to lease or sell the building, planned to retire. *Carver County Sheriff’s deputies found Earl A. Olander dead in his home on April 11, his hands bound and his house at 16885 Homestead Road in

San Francisco Township pillaged. Olander, 90, had reportedly been assaulted. He lived alone and had never married. His brother-in-law, Gordon Anderson, had called to reminisce. Unable to reach Olander, he asked one of Olander’s neighbors to check on him. The neighbor found Olander and called sheriff’s deputies. The house is located about five miles northeast of Belle Plaine. The Carver County Sheriff’s Office announced Crime Stoppers of Minnesota was offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and charging in the case. *The Belle Plaine City Council awarded the bid for the 2015 street reconstruction and utility improvement project to Chard Tiling and Excavating of Belle Plaine. City Administrator Holly Kreft reported that only two bids were received – the lowest being from Chard Tiling and Excavating for $954,749.60. The other was from BCM Construction of Faribault for $1,133,800.95. The engineer’s estimate was $1,049,540.75. The project would include street reconstruction and utility improvements on Forest Street West between Grove Street and the railroad right-of-way, and Elk Street between Court and Forest streets (one block). *With a stagnant enrollment that wasn’t generating enough state aid to keep up with current and anticipated spending, the Belle Plaine School Board approved a list of budget reductions and fee increases for the 2015-16 school year. The board spending down surplus funds in its general fund the past three years triggered the reductions. The policy called for the fund balance to be at 10 percent of the district’s budget. Board members debated reducing that policy to 6 percent, a move that would allow them about $600,000 in spending. The existing policy gave the district two years to return to

Hundreds of people enjoyed the comforts of true spring-like weather during the St. Patrick’s festivities on March 14. The sky was sunny and temperatures were well above normal, prompting some people to wear T-shirts and shorts. compliance. Superintendent Kelly Smith said not adjusting the policy could create an unmanageable financial challenge. “Rather than waiting to fully crash and burn, I’d rather make some adjustments, albeit it painful,” Smith said.

May

*It was a mega night for some

230 Belle Plaine High School prom-goers on May 2. For the third time in five years, prom took place at Mall of America in Bloomington. Unlike 2011 and 2013, the prom was not held in the Great Room within the confines of Nickelodeon Universe on the main level. Instead, prom-goers ventured to the fourth floor to Suite 402, which is a large private events space. From approximately 11 p.m. to 2 a.m., Nickelodeon Universe was open exclusively for Belle Plaine’s post-prom participants.

*BPHS junior Megan Littlepage was named all-state in choir. *Deputies searching for Moriah Zwart of Le Sueur found her body floating in the Minnesota River on May 6, ending days of searching for her after an outing along a sandbar near Le Sueur. The 20-year-old’s body was found in the river’s main channel, about 2½ miles downstream from the sandbar southwest of Le Sueur, where she was last seen on May 1. She and a friend had been drinking and the two became separated, according to Le Sueur County Sheriff Dave Tietz.

*Scott County commissioners on May 12 approved a ½ percent sales tax increase that will fund road projects and transit capital and operational expenses. The tax kicked in July 1 and will run through Dec. 31, 2022. It is applied to all taxable purchases in the county. The tax also includes $20 excise tax on retail motor vehicle sales. The tax is expected to generate $6 million annually. The county will use the money on projects that are nearly ready to begin or need local funding to complement state or federal money to begin. The list of projects includes the overpass of Highway 169 in Belle Plaine near County Road 3. The county estimates between 20 and 30 percent of the revenue will come from people outside of Scott County making taxable purchases here. *Recovered U.S. Savings Bonds helped police identify two men who allegedly killed Earl Olander of rural Belle Plaine in April. Edison Celin-Dominguez Benitez of Richfield and Reinol Godines Vergara of St. Paul were in the The Carver County Sheriff’s mounted posse searched along Homestead Road in San Fran- Carver County Jail after being cisco Township April 12. Riders were looking for evidence related to the investigation of Earl charged for their involvement in the murder of Earl Olander Olander’s murder. of rural Belle Plaine. Bail was set at $500,000 cash or $1.5 million bond. Vergara was charged with two counts of second-degree murder. Benitez was charged with two counts of aiding and abetting the second-

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degree murder. The two men are charged with entering Olander’s house on Homestead Road in San Francisco Township on April 9 or 10. They allegedly beat Olander and ransacked the house. *One of the longest championship streaks in Minnesota River Conference history for all sports continued when the Belle Plaine High School girls’ track and field team captured its 11th team title in a row at the Minnesota River Conference Outdoor Championships at Tri-City United High School in Montgomery on May 15. The Belle Plaine boys’ team had its three-year reign as MRC champion snapped as Jordan edged the Tigers for first place. *The possibility of a second medical clinic in Belle Plaine took a big step closer to reality when the city council and Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia agreed to the terms of a letter of understanding for the project. The city council unanimously agreed to the content of the letter at its meeting on May 18, which included selling the property to Ridgeview for $1 if all comes to fruition. The Ridgeview Medical Center Board had voted on April 27 to authorize its staff to enter into the same letter of understanding with Belle Plaine for acquisition of the property. Belle Plaine City Administrator Holly Kreft reported that city staff had been working with staff from Ridgeview regarding the construction of a clinic in Belle Plaine, which is proposed to be located on city-owned property on the northwest corner of Highway 169 and County Road 3/Meridian Street. *Overcast skies, a breeze and a temperature of 60 degrees did not keep close to 200 people from attending Belle Plaine’s annual Memorial Day Service at Veterans Park. Army Reserve Captain Karen Anderson of Belle Plaine, who returned home to a hero’s welcome the previous fall following a 10month deployment in Kuwait as a member of the 452nd Combat

Support Hospital, was the guest speaker. *The BPHS softball team came up with one of the most timely rallies in program history in the section playoffs at North Mankato but the Tigers had little time to savor the moment as right up next was a second elimination game. The Tigers scored three runs in their final at-bat to rally from a 4-2 deficit and beat Norwood Young America 5-4 in the first game. Then came along St. Peter, which overcame an early 1-0 deficit by scoring the game’s final nine runs for a 9-1 victory, sending the Tigers home for the season. The next day, St. Peter lost to Le Sueur-Henderson 3-0, a team the Saints would have needed to beat twice in one night to make it to state. It was LS-H’s second section championship in a row. Belle Plaine finished the season 12-2 in the Minnesota River Conference, 18-5 overall. Receiving all-conference honors for the Tigers were senior Katelyn Schmit, juniors McKenzie Koepp and Kaylee Hentges, and sophomore Elizabeth Johnson. Junior Maddie Haller was honorable mention.

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Scott County OKs Land Buy for CR 60 Project in Blakeley The realignment and reconstruction of Scott County Road 60 through Blakeley took a step toward reality recently when county commissioners approved a purchase agreement with a landowner. The county and Arlene Albrecht have agreed on a $100,000 purchase price, plus

reasonable relocation costs, to acquire a residential property at the southwest corner of County Road 60, also known as Blakeley Trail, and Elm Way in the village of Blakeley. The countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appraisal of the value of the property came in at $100,000. The property owner also provided the county an ap-

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praisal also indicating the property is worth $100,000. The purchase will allow for the realignment of the portion of County Road 60 damaged by flooding in 2014. The overall project involves reconstructing a 3,100 feet section of the road damaged by storms and flooding. Scott County is planning the project, previously estimated to cost about $2.2 million, for the spring of 2016. But the project could be delayed, said Commissioner Joe Wagner of Sand Creek Township, by the discovery of an Indian burial mound along the proposed path of the realigned roadway.

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The Jordan Supper Club will formally open Friday (Jan. 8) in the bar and restaurant formerly known as the OK Corral. It is located at the intersection of Delaware Avenue (County Road 59) and Highway 169 northeast of Belle Plaine. The building has sat unused for the past two years.

Area Restaurant Opening Anew With â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Approach The restaurant formerly known for its western motif and casual style will open anew next week with a slightly more elegant approach. The Jordan Supper Club is planning a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;softâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; opening for invited guests Monday (Jan. 4). The following Friday (Jan. 8, 11 a.m.), the staff will open the doors for real, beginning what its owner and managers hope is a long and successful run in the restaurant formerly known as the OK Corral. Located at 20201 Highway 169, at the highwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intersection with County Road 59 (Delaware Avenue) in St. Lawrence Township, the Jordan Supper Club has been months in the planning and almost as long under renovation. Dick Ames of Jordan has owned the building for about 20 years. He brought in Hospitality Resource Management to run the restaurant. David Breen of Hospitality Resource Management will be the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director of operations. Eric Jansen will be the general manager, overseeing day-to-day operations.

Eric Jansen (above) is the the Jordan Supper Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general manager. He and Operations Manager David Breen of Hospitality Resource Management have spent weeks overseeing the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s renovation and hiring and training 80 full- and part-time employees.

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The restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approximately 11,000 square feet is a blend of formal supper club and a family-oriented grill and casual dining area. It will include a sports bar, space for billiards and darts, a tap room where 16 different craft brews and locally-made cider will be poured plus outdoor volleyball courts. About 40 percent of the building is allocated to the supper club with seats for 125 people, Jansen said. Guests will find ivory linen tablecloths. The entrance will feature photos from Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. Breen said Amesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; primary mandate was â&#x20AC;&#x153;this should be part of the community.â&#x20AC;? Jordan Supper Club will employ approximately 80 full- and part-time staff. Chef Justin Nordmeyer leads the kitchen staff.

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