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Council Calls for Public Hearing on Street Improvement Project Estimated Cost of Work Just Under $1.3 Million

Denise Johnson has been a leader of Operation Christmas Child at First Presbyterian Church in Belle Plaine for a dozen years. This year, she’s stepping away from the project.

Johnson Stepping Aside From Operation Christmas Child Hoping Tradition Will Continue, She May Return Someday

The success the members of First Presbyterian Church have enjoyed making Christmas special for impoverished children in faraway countries through Operation Christmas Child

makes Denise Johnson smile for different reasons.

The joy the small, simple gifts bring to the lives of Children in Third World countries and the missionary message of faith and hope in God’s love are the cornerstones of Operation Christmas Child. For Johnson, there’s the generosity of her fellow church members and the camaraderie they share.

It’s that teamwork, the collective faith and willingness to help those in need that has kept Operation Christmas Child

growing at the small Presbyterian church on West Main Street in Belle Plaine. She and a handful packed 969 shoeboxes filled with gifts and a message of God’s love into vehicles and drove them to a processing center in Bloomington.

“It’s not about me. It’s about all these people and what they give, what they do,” she said.

Twelve years after she helped fill, wrap and deliver 17 shoe-

Johnson

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Holiday Express Set for Dec. 6 The Belle Plaine Historical Society and School District will both host holiday activities Thursday and Saturday, respectively.

Thursday’s event at the Hooper-Bowler-Hillstrom Historical House, located adjacent to Court Square Park, is being billed as “Traditions to Celebrate the Spirit of the Season.”

It will take place from 6-8 p.m.

Included will be horse and trolly rides, tours of the historical house, a Victorian musical performance by Loretta and Curtis Simonet, visits with San-

ta Claus and refreshments.

The lighting of the tree is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. and members of the Belle Plaine High School choir ensemble will perform. Door prizes will be given away at 7:15 p.m.

Holiday Express

Saturday will be Belle Plaine’s 11th annual Holiday Express from 9 a.m. to noon at BPHS. Santa will be available for visits and there will be holiday craft activities. You can also enjoy a continental breakfast. The event is sponsored by the Belle

Plaine Parent Teacher Organization, Early Childhood Family Education and Belle Plaine Festivals and Events.

Santa’s Store will be open for young shoppers to do their holiday shopping. The cost of items will range from $1 to $5.

Toy donations and gifts for mothers will be collected for Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women.

Volunteers are sought to help

Holiday Express

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by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine City Council Monday night accepted the plans and called for a public hearing on Jan. 5 for the city’s 2015 street and utility improvement project.

The project is proposed to include street reconstruction and utility improvements on Forest Street West between Grove Street and the railroad right-ofway, and Elk Street between Court and Forest streets.

City Engineer Joe Duncan reported Monday that the total estimated cost of the project is $1,295,000, approximately $325,635 of which would be assessed to benefiting property owners. The city would pick up the rest of the tab, about 75 percent.

The public hearing on Jan. 5 will involve whether or not the project is needed, which residents can offer their opinion on.

The assessment public hearing would not take place until late 2015, after the project is almost finished.

During his presentation to the council, Duncan explained that the majority of Forest and Elk streets in the project area were surfaced in the mid-1970s and that the conditions of the streets are characterized as poor and exhibit alligator cracking and

City Council Adopts Final 2015 Tax Levy and Budget Not one resident other than the Belle Plaine City Council and some staff were in attendance for Monday night’s annual budget and tax levy public hearing.

Mayor Mike Pingalore opened the hearing at 6 p.m., and with nothing but empty seats to stare at, the hearing was closed seconds later.

“Well, that was easy,” Pingalore said.

Before opening the public hearing, Finance Director Dawn Meyer explained that the preliminary levy approved in September ($4,800,954) had been reduced by $88,200, resulting in a proposed increase of 4.1 percent rather than 6.1 percent (from $4,800,954 to $4,712,754).

“There were several items that contributed to the overall decrease,” Meyer explained.

“Capital expenses in the police department and fire department were decreased and there was a decrease in the required municipal contribution of the fire relief association, and there was an overall decrease due

to the change in services with the Scott Joint Prosecutions Agency. The city did receive notice from Scott County that there would be a significant increase to the fee charged for assessor services after the preliminary budget and levy were adopted.”

During the regular business meeting that followed the public hearing, the council voted 3-2 to adopt the city’s 2015 budget and property tax levy at a 4.1 percent increase. Accounting for the two no votes were Paul Chard and Gary Trost, both of whom indicated that the original 6.1 percent increase could have been reduced further.

The city’s total tax levy for 2015 will be $5,023,224, but with state local government aid totaling $310,470, the net levy amount will be reduced to the $4,712,754 figure.

According to a Minnesota Revenue news release, the 2015 preliminary property tax levies for the state’s cities totaled approximately $2.047 billion compared with $1.957 billion in 2014, a 4.6 percent increase.

Clothing Boutique to Open Downtown Consignments to be Accepted Starting This Friday

The Now & Wow, a clothing boutique consignment store, will open soon at 122 North Meridian Street in downtown Belle Plaine, next to Deb’s Embroidery.

The business, which is being operated by Steven Rohde, Diane Gold-Rohde and their daughter, Alexis, all of Belle Plaine, will begin accepting women’s and men’s consignments (juniors and adults) this Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with an actual

Clothing Boutique (continued on page 3)

Diane Gold-Rohde, Steven Rohde and their daughter, Alexis, will be the operators of The Now & Wow Clothing Boutique in downtown Belle Plaine.

Scott County Highway Engineer Heading Up the Road to Mn/DOT

Ye a r s ago, Mitch Rasmussen was a s k e d what his next job would be should he leave Scott C o u n t y.

But his dream job Mitch Rasmussen with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) was occupied.

Earlier this fall, it came open and the state looked to Scott County’s highway engineer and public works director to fill the bill. “This is the only job I would leave here for,” he said.

After nine years working with Scott County, Rasmussen will Downtown Belle Plaine businessman Ashton Pankonin, a financial advisor at Waddell & Reed, start his new job Monday (Dec. cleared snow from the sidewalk on his new building on the 100 block of East Main Street last 7) as Mn/DOT’s state aid diWednesday afternoon (Nov. 26). vision director. The division

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severe potholing, etc. He added structure is also decaying. that the public works depart- Duncan also reported that a ment “expends significant re- sidewalk on “one side” of the sources annually to rework, patch and otherwise maintain Council Calls the streets in the proposed proj(continued on page 3) ect area.” The existing infra-

works closely with local levels of government to work for a safe, effective and coordinated highway network. Mn/DOT distributes funds for highway maintenance and construction to counties, cities and townships based on a formula determined by the Legislature.

In addition to funding support, staff from the division provides technical assistance in highway and bridge design, construction and maintenance, OKs grants for bridge construction, coordinates local federally funded projects and provides overall management of the state aid highway system.

The state aid division also acts as a liaison between Mn/ DOT and the city and county engineers to transfer technical expertise. It promotes collaboration and determines ways to improve the state’s highway system, Rasmussen said.

In his years with Scott County, most of which came after the county and state completed the majority of the major projects in the Belle Plaine area, Rasmussen has a list of projects he’s proud to see serving the public – projects like the northbound extension of County Road 21 from County Road 42 to County Road 18, the mini-overpass at the junction of county roads 17 and 42. It replaced a dangerous intersection that saw several fatalities in the mid-2000s.

He’s also especially pleased with the County Road 101 project through Shakopee and the new interchange at the junction

Scott Co. Hwy.

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The steep hill down into an empty drainage pond has become years, despite a dearth of nearby parking. The north-facing one of Belle Plaine’s more popular sledding hills the past few hill retains its snow longer on warm, sunny days.

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Prior Lake Woman is Miss Minnesota

Highway 101 Delays Expected Today and USA Pageants took place Sun- Minnesota in order to compete day, Nov. 30 at the Ames Center in the pageant.

Thursday in Burnsville. A capacity crowd Motorists can expect shortterm lane closures with flaggers on County Highway 101 between downtown Shakopee and Highway 61 as crews deliver and set concrete beams for the new piers near the Shakopee end of the project today (Wednesday) and Thursday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

K. of C. Breakfast Fund-raiser Dec. 7 The Belle Plaine Knights of Columbus will hold its 2014 Pancake and Sausage Breakfast fund-raiser on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

It will take place at the Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church Parish Hall. A freewill donation is requested.

filled the theater for the pageant finals, where the panel of judges selected Jessica Scheu of Prior Lake as Miss Minnesota USA 2015, and Hayden Hammond of Maple Grove as Miss Minnesota Teen USA 2015.

Both titleholders will now advance and compete next year at the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA national pageants.

The competition, which is held annually, consists of three proportional segments – evening gown, swimwear and interview.

Eligible young women must be between the ages of 14 and 26 and be unmarried residents of

Scheu and Hammond will each receive thousands of dollars in prizes and awards. Most importantly, they will have the opportunity to compete for titles.

Scheu will compete for the title of Miss USA 2015 on the live national telecast of Miss USA on NBC next summer, and Hayden will compete for the title of Miss Teen USA 2015 at the national pageant next year.

In addition, the new Miss USA will go on to represent the United States in the Miss Universe competition, which is televised in over 130 countries worldwide.

4-H Santa Workshop Event Dec. 13

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Tony Castillo, along with his girlfriend’s daughters, Maddi and Lexi Kamrowski, took to the Join 4-H members, family and hill over the empty drainage pond near the intersection of Meridian Street and West Com- friends at the SCALE Facility merce Drive last Friday. With enough snow earlier in the week, the trio enjoyed a day off in Jordan for a fun morning at Santa’s 4-H Workshop on Satschool and work while mom was at the office. urday, Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon.

We will explore Santa’s Wood Working Shop, sneak a peak in Ms. Claus’ Cookie and Hot Chocolate Kitchen, help the elves with decorations, sing with the chorus and play some reindeer games. Parents and siblings will be invited back at 11:30 a.m. for a visit with Santa and some treats.

K-3rd graders and 4th-6th graders will have their separate adventures through the 4-H workshop, but will also meet back up with everyone for Santa visits.

The cost is $5 for 4-H members or $10 for friends of 4-Hers (non-members), or bring a new unwrapped gift to donate to the Scott County Food Shelf and your entrance to the 4-H workshop is free.

Space is limited to 30 participants per workshop, so register A city public works staffer used a mechanized, efficient approach to removing snow from a by calling 952-492-5379. walking trail along West Commerce Drive last Wednesday. The equipment allows removing snow from Oak Crest Elementary School to South Meridian Street in just a few minutes.

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Lucille J. Krenik Lucille Jeanette Krenik, 100, of Le Center, went home to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Central Health Care of Le Center.

Visitation will be held Thursday, December 4 from 4-8 p.m. at the Le Center Funeral Home in Le Center. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, December 5 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Le Center with visitation two hours prior at the church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Le Center.

Lucille was born on August 12, 1914 in Cleveland, MN to Hugo and Kate (Hart) Bolke.

When she was six months old her family moved to Le Center after her father was elected Sheriff of Le Sueur County and they lived in the jailhouse quarters on Park Ave. Lucille lived a total of 12 years at the jailhouse while her parents took care of the Sheriff and Jailer responsibilities and she assisted with all of these duties. She graduated from McKinley High School in Le Center in 1931 followed by Teacher’s college and taught all grades in area country schools for three years.

She was united in marriage to Theofil Krenik at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Le Center on August 27, 1935. They purchased the Frank Krenik farm and farmed there until retirement in 1973 that same year they sold the farm and built a new home in Le Center.

Lucille worked for many years raising their family, large gardens, canning, and helping care for the farm. Later on she worked for many years at Central Health Care in Le Center in the dietary department.

Lucille was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Parish and CCW. She was well known for her excellent cooking, hospitality and loved the holidays.

Lucille is survived by children, Gerald (Gloria) Krenik of Easton, PA, Kenneth (Patricia) Krenik of Le Center, Ronald (Sanarose) Krenik of Le Sueur, Alan (Judith) Krenik of Porter, TX, Connie (Dennis) Schwab of Corwith, IA; 14 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Theofil Krenik in 2003; grandparents, Herman Bolke (1888) and Helma Bolke (1905), Fred Hart (1912) and Elizabeth Hart (1918); parents, Hugo Bolke (1933) and Kate (Hart) Bolke (1963); brothers, Arthur Bolke (1940), Fredrick Bolke (1970) and Rinard Bolke (1943); sister, Dorothy (Bolke) Traxler (1997); great-grandson, Dillon Brian Krenik (1999).

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reconstructed streets is also included in the cost estimate.

If the council opts to move forward with the project following the public hearing on Jan. 5, the schedule calls for approving the final plans and advertising for bids in March and awarding the contract in April. Construction would begin in May with substantial completion in August.

Substantial completion means that all streets in the project area would be ready for use.

Other minor, punch-list type work would be completed the following spring.

In other business Monday night, the council unanimously approved the adoption of the updated Southwest Metro Drug Task Force Joint Powers Agreement for the city of Belle Plaine.

The updated agreement was drafted in order to better reflect changes in current statutes along with the addition of new agencies that are participating

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507-248-3594 (Office) Thursday, Dec. 4 Steven and Diane state that The Diane also owns and operNow & Wow is a way to help ates Dynamic Duo Cleaning, a 2 p.m. Women’s Guild Saturday, Dec. 6 you sell your “quality� clothing regional housecleaning service and accessories at a better price that serves much of the south 5:30 Arlington ArliDazzle than you would get if you sold metro, including Belle Plaine. Parade They are leasing The Now & them at a garage sale.

Sunday, Dec. 7 When you bring in your items Wow store from Deb Koepp 9:30 a.m Sunday School to sell, The Now & Wow will of Deb’s Embroidery. The site 10 a.m. Worship select those that it feels will sell most recently housed Color Me 11:15 a.m. Confirmation and consignors will receive 40 Vintage antique store, and beMonday, Dec. 8 fore that it was a pet grooming 6 p.m.

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in the task force, the purpose of which is to provide an organization through which the participating parties form a multijurisdictional drug task force to aid in reducing felony level drug trafficking in the area.

The annual membership fee is $4,200. Belle Plaine Police Chief Tom Stolee was appointed executive director of the Southwest Metro Drug Force for 2015 during the organization’s board meeting on Nov. 19. *Unanimously accepted a $10,000 donation from the Belle Plaine Friends of the Library for the Belle Plaine Public Library. The funds, which came from lawful charitable gambling, will be used to offset future expenditures for the library building.

The next regular meeting of the Belle Plaine City Council is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 in the City Hall building at 218 North Meridian Street downtown.

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Advent Supper (952) 873-2582 or 873-6613 (Grilled out meal of hamburgers, (coord.) hot dogs, pork burgers with fixFr. Christopher Leith ings, corn, chips, and ice cream Sundays hosted by various families with 2:15 p.m. Confessions 2:40 p.m. Rosary / 3 p.m. free will offerings for Children’s Christmas Candy Bags) Mass Academy Mass - call for 6 p.m. Midweek Catechism Class times 7 p.m. Midweek Advent Service Sand Creek Baptist Church (Usher Team 4) Loving Serving and Obeying 8 p.m. Senior Choir Thursday, December 4 Christ 8:25 a.m. School Chapel Currently Meeting at 6 p.m. Men’s Choir 100 Hope Ave., Jordan Friday, December 5 9 a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship 5:30 p.m. Home Basketball & Sunday School Games vs. Cross of Christ, 10 a.m. Worship Service Coon Rapids Saturday, December 6 West Union Lutheran St. Croix Basketball Tournament Church for Girls’ A Team 15820 Market Ave. 9 a.m. Birthday Breakfast with Cologne, MN 55315 Jesus Church: 952-466-5678 9 a.m. Women’s Advent Prayer westunion1@juno.com Pastor: Wolfgang Laudert Breakfast at Kingsway Sunday, December 7 Wednesday, December 3 8 a.m. Bible Study 10 a.m. The Story 6 p.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer 9 a.m. Worship Service w/ Communion (Usher Team 5/ 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Video: Schuette/Communion 7 p.m. Choir Team 1) Grades 5-8 sing Thursday, December 4 10 a.m. Coffee Hour (Hosted 7 p.m. The Story by 5th and 6th grade families) Friday, December 5 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study Youth Night Out and Sunday School Saturday, December 6 5:30 p.m. Open Gym Adult 7:30 a.m. Men’s Group Volleyball Sunday, December 7 7:30 p.m. Open Gym Adult 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. St. Lucia Fellowship Basketball Monday, December 8 10 a.m. Sunday School 7 p.m. Women’s Bible Study at R: Joy Heimark Megan Redfield’s House A: Callie Kirt Tuesday, December 9 Tuesday, December 9 6 p.m.

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New Prague’s Fifth Annual European Christmas Event Dec. 7 The Czech Heritage Club invites you to its fifth annual European Christmas Event. It will be held at the American Legion Park Ballroom in New Prague on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This event is free to the public and invites everyone to bring a non-perishable food item for the local food shelf. The afternoon will be a combination of Christmas fun with an ethnic twist, guaranteed to make this truly a family holiday event.

Over 35 crafters and artisans will have goods ranging from jewelry, wooden items, Celtic bags, honey, fused glass, European Imports and more. There will again be demonstrators showing the process of making Old-World traditions.

Continuous entertainment will feature the New Prague Czech Singers and the Domácí Czech Folk Dancers, representing the local Czech heritage.

The Kids Corner will focus primarily on fun activities just for kids. It will be organized by the volunteers of the local 4-H group, Country Clovers. Traditions of European St. Nicks will be read at set times throughout the afternoon. Children will also have the opportunity to make crafts and write Letters to Santa. A mailbox will be provided for the letters to be sent directly from the event. They can also enter a free drawing to win either a girls’ or a boys’ bike.

The Czech Heritage Junior Royalty Coronation will begin at 3 p.m. The emcee will be Sam Goetzinger, a student at New Prague High School. Four individuals will be selected to hold the titles as the 2015 Ambassadors, representing their heritage and the MN Czech Country. This coronation is open to boys or girls ages 9 -15 with some Czech descent.

Applicants Sought for Sheriff’s Citizens Academy The Scott County Sheriff’s Citizens’ Academy will meet Monday evenings for nine weeks starting Jan. 26. Applicants should be at least 18 years of age and live, work or attend school in Scott County. Preference is given for first-time applicants.

All applications must be submitted by Jan. 16. Participants must agree to allow the Sheriff’s Office to run a background check.

The purpose of the Scott County Sheriff’s Citizens’

Academy is to increase citizens’ 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 Sheriff’s Office and the community to whom we serve.

For an application or more information, visit the Scott County website at www.co.scott. mn.us or call 952-496-8833.

FISH Meeting to Focus on Caring for Aging Parents Families and Individuals Sharing Hope (FISH) will tackle the issue of life balance for adults who are caring for the needs of their aging parents while managing their own families at a meeting from 9:30-11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11 at Shakopee’s St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehabilitation Center, 1850 Sarazin Street.

There will be valuable information shared and resources for anyone who is currently working with, facing their own, or anticipating future multi-generational family concerns.

According to Scott County Commissioner Jon Ulrich, also chair of the FISH board of directors, especially during the holidays, the demands of family needs can become overwhelming. “We aim to provide useful tools and as such have lined up wonderful speakers to support our neighbors and help alleviate some of the pressures they face.”

Deb Taylor is the CEO and Lisa Engdahl the spokesperson

of Senior Community Services, which has as its goal to consider ways that aging citizens can remain living in their homes and their familiar communities for as long as possible. It has been shown that such lives benefit greatly in health results, in emotional stability, and general happiness. Taylor inspires communities to “re-imagine aging, so our [society] is as accommodating of the needs of seniors as it is for children.”

“Regardless of where you fall “in the sandwich,” this issue is becoming more important than ever as baby boomers are approaching senior citizenship.

We also anticipate that faith communities, service providers, non-profits and employers will gain excellent resources for working with their respective communities,” said Beth Loechler, executive director of FISH. The meeting is open to the public but space is limited.

RSVP to 952-440-3600 or email fish@fishgroup.net.

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This past week, those that stopped in at the library, had a chance to work with some of my co-workers. I was taking vacation. It was a special vacation because I had my grandchildren staying with me. It was a bit of a re-education for me. Meals had to happen on a more rigid schedule.

The ritual of delivering kids to school, having them come home on the bus and the occasional school meeting all were a bit of a change of pace for me. Getting to the point where they were equally tired at bed time seemed to be the best strategy.It has been a few years and the practice did me good. The most interesting part was finding constructive things to do. They had some home work but we came up with a few craft type activities to go along with that. I had a library book about doll clothes. We did a bit of sewing, drawing and a few other activities.

One of the things that really went over well was introducing them to something “new”.

I really introduced them to an old bunch of friends. After all of these years, the “Peanuts” comic strips are still something that a young reader can enjoy. They come in short snippets and do not demand a long investment in time like a novel. However, the young reader gets pulled into the repetitive “just a few more” situation and spends a fair bit of time reading. The Peanuts humor is not lost on the young readers. You hear the giggles.

I would like to suggest that you consider doing something like this over the wintery days ahead. The Peanuts series, the Garfield books, Calvin and Hobbes and of course Winnie the Pooh all fit in the category of old friends for us and often are something new for your young readers. These books maintain their popularity. It is also a fun sharing activity. You will enjoy seeing them again yourself. Stop in at the library and we will gladly help you.

Storytime is going to be taking some time off during this busy time of the year. We will start up again in February 2015.

The Belle Plaine Friends of the Library will be sponsoring “Santa at the Library” Saturday, December 13 and 20 from noon to 2 p.m. Come visit Santa, pick up a bag of treats and get your picture taken by his helpful elf.

Our Scott County Library System web pages are meant to assist you in getting the most out of your library experience. Stop in or go online for information. (5) Scott County Library System web-site: www.scottlib.org.

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Thursday 1-8 p.m.

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Sewer Talk Josh Pope, an engineer with Green Isle’s contract engineering firm, I&S Group of Mankato, presents preliminary findings on his review of a recorded portion of the televising of Green Isle’s sanitary sewer lines to the city council at its Nov. 25 meeting. He found build-ups of organic material that could cause the system to backup near the intersection of Fourth Street and Highway 5. But his review had yet to locate a breech where storm water is entering the sanitary sewer lines. Pope suspects there is a breech somewhere because he’s seen evidence of what may be tree leaves. He expects to deliver additional information to the council later this month.

Taxpayers Will Have Their Say at Annual Budget, Tax Hearings Green Isle, Cologne Eyeing Hikes in 2015

Taxpayers in Cologne and Green Isle will get their fill of information about city services and how the two area cities plan to pay for them at upcoming truth-in-Taxation hearings.

Both communities are planning slight increases.

Cologne will hold its Truth-inTaxation hearing Dec. 8, 7 p.m.

Green Isle will host its hearing Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m.

Green Isle

Green Isle is planning to spend $455,833 next year, a $23,780 increase (or 5.6 percent). It plans to take in $490,874 in revenue, a 4.75 percent increase over 2014. In September, the council approved a 2 percent preliminary levy increase.

The city has yet to calculate the impact a 2 percent tax increase will have on property owners.

The city is expecting a 5 percent increase ($4,058) in local government aid. Green Isle expects $84,027 in LGA next year.

The council had considered a 3 percent preliminary levy increase, but reduced it to 2 percent. Mayor Dale ZumBerge said the city could take some money from the $143,010 it plans to spend on city streets

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and earmark a to-be-determined amount for contingency.

The proposed 2015 budget also includes $5,000 set aside for the improvement of Irish Yard baseball park. Green Isle will host the state amateur baseball tournament in 2017.

The city is also planning to spend $58,210 on public safety, a $1,697 increase in spending in a budget that covers sheriff’s patrol expenses and other public safety costs.

The council considered reducing the number of hours it pays for sheriff’s coverage, but opted not to in the wake of a series of unsolved vandalism cases in Green Isle throughout the summer.

Cologne

In September, the city council approved a preliminary property tax levy of $1.05 million for 2015 – a 6.43 percent increase over 2014. The increase, if enacted later this month as proposed, would bring in an additional $63,000 to the city.

To homeowners, the preliminary levy increase means an increase in property taxes for most houses in the city. The owner of a house valued at $93,000 for tax purposes will see the city portion of its overall property tax bill decrease by about $30, thanks to the change in valuation from 2014 to 2015.

A house valued at $194,300 for taxation, using the proposed 6.43 percent levy increase, would see the taxes jump by about $39 to $1,241.

On the upper end of the scale in Cologne, the proposed levy

increase, if approved, would bump the city’s share of property taxes on a house valued at $484,000 for taxation by $394 to $3,271 in 2015.

After its second budget workshop Monday night, the council plans to leave the 2015 levy increase at 6.43 percent. The final 2015 levy will be set at the city council’s Dec. 15 meeting.

The council considered an array of options for the proposed preliminary levy, options ranging from no change to a 12 percent hike. Under the no-change option, owners of nearly every house in the city would enjoy a decrease in their city taxes.

The council never seriously considered the 12 percent hike.

It was used to illustrative purposes, said City Administrator John Hendel.

With the 2015 preliminary levy unanimously approved, the council has been working on an operating budget that will fit within the funding available.

The city’s 2014 general fund budget is just over $1.1 million.

Cologne is benefitting from an overall increase in the value of property in the city. The taxable value of property in Cologne for 2015 is approximately $118.94 million – an increase of about $18.45 million over 2014. The city also enjoyed $4.5 million in new house construction in 2014.

Cologne is also slated to receive from the state more local government aid for 2015.

The city expects $198,681 from the state next year. It received $193,125 in LGA in 2014.

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Thirty Years Ago This Week

Letter to the Editor

90 Years Ago (1924)

1984 Christmas Party Evelyn Schmitt played Christmas carols on the old pump organ during the Belle Plaine Historical Society’s annual Christmas party in December of 1984. Other members joined the sing-along. Earlier in the day, Elizabeth Albrecht also provided music for those in attendance.

The heavy rain that Saturday and Sunday morning eliminated all the snow, which forced the cancellation of horse-drawn sleigh and cutter rides.

Cleanup continued all that week from the 14-car derailment of a Chicago Northwestern freight train near the west end of the Belle Plaine city limits. The cause of the derailment remained under investigation.

The 62-car freight train was traveling the main track from Mankato to St. Paul at 30 miles per hour when it left the track at 3:05 a.m. and tore up four miles of track. Much of the cargo was powdery dry cement, which made for a difficult cleanup effort.

Many Belle Plaine stores would begin their Christmas holiday hours on Monday, Dec. 10. They would remain open until 8 p.m. each weekday until Christmas. Santa would take up residence in his temporary house downtown starting on Friday, Dec. 14, and would be there from 5-8 p.m. each weekday and from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. A number of Belle Plaine stores planned to be open on the Sunday before Christmas (Dec. 23) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dow-Sat of Minnesota, Belle Plaine’s cable TV company, would hold an open house at the Vets Club that coming Friday and Saturday to explain the new cable service to residents.

A meeting on the farm crisis would be held on Dec. 9 at St. John’s Catholic Church in rural Belle Plaine. A local group of concerned citizens had banded together to help stop farm foreclosures, and would meet with Gov. Perpich on Dec. 15 in Worthington.

The Belle Plaine Commission Company celebrated its 28th anniversary that Thursday.

Scott County Board Chair Anthony Worm lashed out sharply at county department heads requesting more money for staff positions. “I don’t want to be hardheaded, but we have a year-long budgetary process and I feel strong if they have a request, they should work it into their budgets,” he said.

Merry Tilleson, Belle Plaine’s Community Services director for a little over a year, announced she was resigning, effective Dec. 14. She said she had accepted a job at a “large private institution.”

Steven Johnson, Scott County Court Services director, was back on the county payroll as a result of a Minnesota Court of Appeals ruling. The nine-page opinion established the authority of the First Judicial District

to hire or reinstate a chief probation officer, a right the county contended it held. Though the ruling ended a four-month court battle, neither side was willing to end the dispute. The county would seek legislative redress, while Johnson planned a lawsuit to recover damages caused by the ordeal.

Agnes Walerius, 77, of Belle Plaine, passed away Nov. 30 at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague. Mrs. Walerius was born at Heidelberg to Jacob and Ann (Weier) Odenthal. A graduate of Montgomery High School, she became a registered nurse and was employed at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Mankato for 12 years. She married William Walerius on Nov. 15, 1938. The couple farmed near Belle Plaine until moving into town.

The Belle Plaine High School boys’ basketball team opened its season with a pair of losses, falling to Henderson 63-42 and Mankato Loyola 60-39.

Paul Fogarty led the Tigers in scoring both games (11 points against Henderson and 14 against Loyola).

The Tiger girls’ basketball team evened its conference record at 1-1 with a 37-25 victory against Montgomery. Julie Halquist and Ann Klehr both had 13 points for Belle Plaine.

The BPHS wrestling team opened the season with four victories, including a 52-6 romp over Morristown, then captured its own tournament with wins over Waconia 50-18, Brady 66-6 and Cedar Mountain 36-21. Against Monty, Shawn Buesgens, Greg Schmit and Tim Traxler led the way with pins.

60 Years Ago (1954)

Nearly 450 creamery patrons and wives turned out for the annual meeting of the Belle Plaine Creamery. The most popular spot was the cashiers desk, where the bonus of dividend checks were handed out. Terms of three directors expired – Joseph T. Benezik, Cletus Witt and Edmund Bowler – and they were all reelected. The creamery manufactured 1,084,379 pounds of butter, for which it received $668,129. Skim milk sales were $194,582, milk sales $14,831 and cream $8,910.

Fire was discovered in the equipment warehouse of Eric Carlstrom, contractor for the new school building. An alarm

was turned in and the firemen made a quick response. All of the blueprints and specifications data for the new building were laid out on long tables in the warehouse, and had the fire reached those tables, it could have delayed construction of the school building.

Peter McKenna quit farming and held an auction on the premises 5 1/2 miles southeast of Belle Plaine.

Sigmund Schmitz of St. Benedict died at the age of 70. He was a brother of Jake Schmitz of St. Lawrence.

Marvin Ische was reported out of danger following an automobile accident. He suffered a broken neck, a fractured skull and a brain concussion.

Esther Johnson, native of West Union, died at the Augustana Home for the Aged in Minneapolis at the age of 81. Miss Johnson was one of the large family of Sven and Catherine Johnson, pioneer settlers in Carver County.

Katie Hartmann, aged Jordan resident, died at the New Prague hospital. She was 91 years old.

Archie Beaudette, who would be remembered by our older residents, especially of Faxon Township, died at his home in St. Paul at the age of 86.

Edwin Sharkey of Route One in Belle Plaine was elected president of the Le Sueur County Farm Bureau Association at the annual meeting.

Darlene Hunter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hunter of East Union, became the bride of Richard Olson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Olson of East Union.

Marilyn Dohmen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Dohmen of New Prague, was united in marriage to William Odenthal, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Odenthal of Le Center.

Janet Venske, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Venske, was appearing in daily papers all over the country. Janet was the instructor in singing and music at the Alameda grade school in Denver, Colo. Her unusual pupil was a German shepherd dog, belonging to a local resident and showed up at class everyday and became a fixture at the school.

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Winter came with a 6-inch snowfall, halting motor travel.

The area was not equipped with adequate snow removal machinery. Bobsleds came into use again.

The old sport of roller skating was revived here when R.E. Lusk engaged Dooley Hall for that pastime.

Dr. and Mrs. F.J. von Bohland departed for the West Coast to spend the winter in San Diego, Calif.

J.H. Fideldy was elected chief of the fire department, Frank Weibeler first assistant, Joseph Kulisheck second assistant, J.A. Schoell secretary and W.J. Gatz treasurer.

While about to board a street car in St. Paul, a group of former German Settlement folks were injured when a skidding truck struck them. They were Mrs. Roy Woestehoff, baby Dorothy, Elsie Heuer and William Linge Jr. Mrs. Woestehoff was hospitalized several days.

About $200 was realized at a benefit auction at the West Union Hall. Fritz Goetz was the auctioneer.

Germain Druke was the winner of a $15 merchandise certificate offered by the Model store to the one with the closest guess on the number of votes received by the winning candidate for governor in that fall’s election.

Germain’s guess was only eight votes out of the way. William Nolan was second closest and took the $10 prize.

Mrs. John Carpenter, nee Virginia Sobrack, a former resident of St. Thomas, died at her home in Faribault.

With horses again in use for travel, there was a lack of hitching posts. Farmers needed tieup places.

While Oscar Haering was attending the show at the local theater, someone stole his auto.

It was found a few days later in Nicollet County, out of gas but in good condition.

At Zion Church of Benton took place the marriage of Miss Holdina Telthorster to Emil Honebrink. The couple established their new home on a farm near Watertown.

On Dec. 1, a number of automobile manufacturers announced reductions in car prices – a Ford runabout $260, touring car $290, coupe $520 and sedan $580.

Leo Albrecht took on an extra winter activity, being “professor” for a class in physical training.

120 Years Ago (1894)

Dear Editor, Roll the Credits At this time of year we are reminded to be thankful for either our blessings or good fortune (depending upon where your faith lies). If you’re table is so inclined you may hear the grateful phrases from those seated around it. Popular subjects for gratitude at Thanksgiving include the turkey, jobs, and a warm house. Instead of things, try to be thankful for the people in your life and for those who have passed through your life.

What about your first grade teacher? Most likely it was a woman. She was probably your very first teacher. She may have been the one who taught you how to read, how to perform simple mathematics, maybe even how to draw, cut and paste construction paper together.

You probably made a turkey hand-print to bring home to mom.

My first-grade teacher was Mrs. Bosard (my own bad guess at the spelling of her last name). She was a tiny little woman, not much bigger than some of her students. In fact Kenny Neisen’s hands were bigger than hers. Her tiny VW Beetle was perfect for her, and she probably wanted to drive away in it the first time she saw her classroom.

It was set up in the basement of an old school, down steep, concrete steps five and six year olds descended into a dungeonlike setting with only a pipe to lean on for a handrail. The room could never have been designed to be a classroom - it must have been a former storage room or a workshop for the janitor instead. All the pipes were exposed on the ceiling, and most likely, wrapped in asbestos. There were only a couple opaque windows on one wall way-up high, which gave a dark, gloomy room little natural light. On one wall were some metal lockers, and a dark closet used to store paper, paste and other supplies. In the middle of the room was a large industrial sink, where we once bobbed for apples during a Halloween

party.

Surrounded by a dark, depressing setting was a happy, pleasant woman who taught little children five days a week.

I remember the room, but I also remember how Mrs. Bosard created a bright little world for her students.

I grew up in a neighborhood filled with several dozen kids roaming around. Across the street were the Weldon’s: four girls and one boy - Brendan.

Brendan was (and still is) eight to ten years older than me.

When I was six or seven, I broke my wrist at a family picnic on my mother’s side. They were Irish. It was the summertime and a little boy with a cast from his fingers to his elbow had very little to do. I couldn’t ride my bike, play ball, wrestle with my brothers, or do anything that required both arms. One day Brendan walked across the street with a wiffle ball. I don’t know how long we played, but I will never forget it. Brendan, a star-baseball player on the high school team took the time to play with a little boy. He pitched the ball to me, and I swung my arm and hit the ball with my cast. He laughed and pitched it to me again and again.

Gary Krant, and old friend from Belle Plaine, called me the other day to tell me he enjoyed one of my essays he had read in the paper. I thanked him for being so thoughtful and taking the time to call me. He then said something quite simple, yet very profound. “You have to take the time to tell people they did a good job.” He’s absolutely right.

We are far too quick to criticize and correct, it’s time now for the pendulum to swing the other way. Go out of your way, take the time and make the effort to let someone know they did a good job or they did something well. Make them thankful that you were in their life.

This Thanksgiving you may want to thank the cook or the host and then reflect on who else you are thankful for, maybe even a former neighbor or teacher.

Jerry Kucera

Holiday Events at SCHS Celebrate the holidays with the Scott County Historical Society’s open house on Friday, Dec. 5 from 6-8 p.m.

The event will feature holiday crafts, activities for kids, hot chocolate and treats in the historic Stans House and more.

For more information, call 952-445-0378 or e-mail sherrick@scottcountyhistory.org.

The Scott County Historical Society is located at 235 Fuller Street South in Shakopee, three blocks south of the intersection of County Road 101 and Fuller

Street.

On Saturday, Dec. 6, create some warm holiday memories with your family at the Scott County Historical Society’s Gingerbread House Workshop from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Learn all about the tradition of gingerbread houses and make one of your own to take home. There is a $10 fee per family, which covers workshop supplies. You can register through Shakopee Community Education http:// www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/ Page/162.

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St. Thomas by: Loni Graham Father James Burns will say Mass at St. Thomas on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 9 a.m. and on Christmas Day at 9 a.m.

The Mass schedule at St. Anne’s is Saturdays at 5:15 p.m., and Sundays 8 and 10:30 a.m. with Father George. “Over $27,500� was raised for the SMILE Network International at the Uglier Sweater Ball in a jam-packed Roadhaus in Henderson, Saturday night. Organizers Kim Hammes and Judy Sunderman of Le Sueur did a great job and sure showed it can be done. Pat and Deb Ediger of Belle Plaine were present to see daughters Sam Ediger-Johnson and Erika Ediger-Connolly auction off the sweaters. Tom Graham emceed in his ugly sweater that cost him $500 last year.

Tom and Kim Goetzinger of KCHK were present. Among the folks well representing St. Thomas were Luke and Alice Retka, Kenny and Deb O’Connell, Mandy Sullivan and friend, Taylor Sommerfeld of Watertown, Jim Anderson‌ Smilin’ Dave and Theresa Russell won the 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall Raffle. Davie Connelly and buddy Billy Wentzlaff modeled their sweaters, represented the St. Thomas Bucket Brigade and Henderson Fire Department; the more they danced the more money was bid in. Todd Sullivan, so naughty, no wonder Peggy was apprehensive. Todd was fantastic as he modeled his sweater.

He wasn’t a smile; he was an unexpected belly-laugh. It was an emotional night, among the laughter, there were tears. It couldn’t have been done without all the donors and generous bidders. Not for a minute did anyone forget where the money was going, for behind the auction items, models and dancers, there was a slideshow of pictures showing impoverished children with cleft lips and palates.

Keeping up with the Sullivans, Dustin Simon is nearing certification on his last sector. Chuck “Charlie� Connelly happens to be a supervisor in young Dustin Simon’s area of specialization. Dustin is Punky Sullivan Simon’s lad and Uncle Pat Sullivan had a very successful career at the Minneapolis Air Traffic Center wearing many managerial hats, has recently retired and is currently pursuing a career as a real estate salesman. There are many Pat Sullivans. This Pat is Bob and Iris’s son. Dustin is their grandson. Dan Callahan used to work there as well and after 40 years of Air Traffic has retired, and he remains the same “Just a farm kid who used to talk to airplanes.�

Harold Wondra is out of the New Prague hospital. He says, “The nurses were so nice and there wasn’t an ugly one in the bunch!� But he’d rather go home to Ellen’s care and his bed.

All 28 of Max Sullivan’s descendants, and four extended family members enjoyed the hospitality of Jim and Marsha Sullivan Thanksgiving Day. Everybody brought food, and everyone helped with the work.

Wonderful family, wonderful day.

Cole Vlasak is getting plenty of rest, no school - doctor’s orders, and doing fairly well after the concussion he received at the last Eden Prairie football game. Cole and his sister Camrie, from Moorhead, joined the rest of our family, Landwers and Vlasaks, at the Baumgards in Buffalo for a cozy Thanksgiving.

Greetings to Jakey and Blanche Korbel’s wonderful family, Dave, Betty, Gary “Hawk� and Jim, known them since Jimmy was three. Recently saw Gary and Jim at Broosters in Lonsdale, they’ve grown into perfect gentlemen, on the St. Thomas side of Lake Pepin.

Time to get Christmas shopping!

Winter Dairy Series Begins Dec. 8 in New Prague The Dairy Profitability Enhancement Program and several county offices of University of Minnesota Extension are collaborating this winter to bring dairy producers together each month for a mid-day program.

Contemporary dairy production issues and current research will frame the topics of the fivepart series. The program is free of charge, open to all dairy producers and a light lunch will be provided.

The Winter Dairy Series will be held from noon to 2:30 p.m. in the lower-level Community Room of the State Bank of New Prague, 1101 First Street SE, in New Prague.

The first program will take place on Monday, Dec. 8. Jim Paulson of the University of Minnesota Dairy Team will provide information on Forages and the Value of Cover Crops.

Additional monthly programs include: Monday Jan. 12: Randy Pepin, UM Extension educator, will discuss how to manage crop

nutrients in various dairy manure application scenarios.

Monday Feb. 9,: Will highlight Beginning the Farm Transition Process by UM Extension Educator Gary Hachfeld, and will focus on how dairy farm families can smoothly transfer management and the farm from one generation to the next.

March 9: Dr. Sandra Godden, a UM veterinary professor who specializes in Dairy Population Medicine, will address all aspects of Calf Management.

April 6: Ann Traxler, Le Sueur County Emergency Management director, will share how to be ready for anything with Emergency/Disaster Preparedness at the Dairy.

Winter Dairy Series meetings will begin with lunch followed by the guest speaker’s presentation and finish with plenty of time for questions and group discussion. Please RSVP to the program by contacting the Extension office in Scott County at 952-492-5386. Registration can also be made by e-mailing dpep@co.carver.mn.us.

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Union Hill by: Edna Weiers St. John’s Catholic Church St. Scholastica Church Father Dave and Deacon Bob Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Servers: Sarah & Morgan Pint, Shelby Boehmke and Jeff Cram Saturday Mass at 8:15 p.m. at St. John’s Servers: Joseph & Trenton Huebl Sunday Mass at 8 a.m. at St. Scholastica Servers: Joe & Julie Schoenecker Wed. Mass at St. John’s, 5p.m. followed by confession ***** The children and their teachers of the Western Catholic Community had their beautiful Children’s Thanksgiving Mass last Wednesday evening at St. John’s. They all did so well, doing the readings and singing accompanied by our organist, Grace, playing guitar. We appreciate all the students, teachers and Grace for an inspirational evening.

Dan and Bridget Smith entertained at Thanksgiving dinner, Ken and Sandy Smith, the Zurn family and Flavian and Edna Weiers.

Alice Schanus and all her children and family celebrated Thanksgiving Day at the Rick and Pam Klehr home.

The Flavian Weiers children and all their families gathered at the Flavian and Edna Weiers home Saturday evening for their Thanksgiving dinner.

Jason and Robbin Weiers, Carson and Brooklyn from Erhard, visited over Thanksgiving at the Greg and Jayne Weiers home. While here they visited one evening with Steve Ruhland at the new home Steve built south of Union Hill.

Nick and Katelyn Zurn, from St John’s University and College of St. Benedict, enjoyed a long Thanksgiving break at home, and also celebrating Thanksgiving with family and friends. They returned to campus on Sunday.

Jim and Gretchen Peters, who live in Marshall, MI, (Gretchen is the daughter of Frank and Harriet Giesen, with many relatives in the Union Hill area) were surprised with a life-changing gift this past

American Legion Auxiliary News

by Diane Otto, Unit #144 Secretary Our unit met on Nov. 13. We celebrated the 95th birthday of the American Legion Auxiliary and enjoyed birthday cake along with our lunch. We will be hosting bingo at The Lutheran Home on Monday, Dec. 8. We will also be visiting the veterans at The Lutheran Home over the holiday season.

As we enjoy the holiday season, please remember to keep our veterans and their families in your prayers. Many of them are not able to be home with their families.

Our next gathering will be our Christmas potluck supper on Thursday, Dec. 11. Social hour will begin at 6:30 p.m. and we will eat at 7 p.m. Please bring a dish to pass and a donation for the local food shelf.

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Wednesday. Jim and Gretchen’s 9-year-old son Simon was born with an extremely rare disorder called Pallister Killiann Syndrome or PKS. Simon is not able to walk, talk or eat by himself. On Wednesday evening there was a knock on their door. A man they had never met and a gathering of TV news crew were at the door. They were presented with the keys to a brand new MV-1, handicapped accessible van given to them by a company in Indiana that made parts for the van.

The $50,000 custom built van was bought and paid for by the employees of that company as a way of giving back to the community. With room for the entire Peters’ family in the van, and with a push of the button, a ramp comes out the side of the van to wheel Simon right in and he is able to travel with the family. Jim and Gretchen knew nothing about this generous gift until the knock at the door. It will be a Thanksgiving to remember for them for many years to come.

Humor Corner: A woman goes into the post office to buy some stamps for her Christmas cards. “What denomination� the clerk asks. “Oh, good heavens, have we come to this?� the woman asks. “Well, give me 50 Catholic and 50 Baptist.�

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Scott County Highway Engineer Heading Up the Road to Mn/DOT (continued from page 1)

of County Road 69 and Highway 169. The state paid for 85 percent of the $14 million project that also replaced an intersection that saw several serious crashes during his tenure.

Not as Conspicuous

But there have been less glamorous jobs Rasmussen worked on. The concrete overlay of old County Road 66 in St. Lawrence Township. Its wider design replaced a pothole-laden bituminous roadway. The county completed the job at a time when concrete cost less than replacing the roadway with another bituminous overlay.

He’s also pleased with the plans for improvements to roads like county roads 6, 1 and 60 in Blakeley. “We’ve done a lot with pavement preservation,� he said.

Rasmussen credits Scott County for being proactive and working to leverage its resources to get projects completed sooner than just relying solely on county taxpayers. Rasmussen appreciates the support he has received, both from his bosses and the county board. “They recognize the transportation system is the backbone of its economic engine,� he said.

County Administrator Gary Shelton credits Rasmussen and his department for delivering projects on time and on budget. “However, even more sig-

nificant is the manner in which Mitch was able to work with residents, business owners, and elected officials to resolve issues and create understanding,� he said. “Mitch is a true public servant, an excellent engineer and an all-around good guy – who will be sorely missed. “ Rasmussen’s resume is filled with public service. At 53, he has served in assistant engineer and engineer posts in Dakota County, Rice County, the City of Burnsville and Scott County.

There are projects he would have like to see completed, or at least started before departing.

Rasmussen knows his successors will address those – an interchange at Highway 169 and 78, and the expansion of county roads 17 and 42 from two to four lanes.

Lezlie Vermillion, the county’s deputy administrator and former public works director, said Rasmussen is a “true engineer,� adept at visualizing a problem and being able to see multiple solutions. “He also was very good at saying no to things and creating an understanding as well as when to say yes or recommend a variance based on good engineering or a unique situation,� she said. “He truly approached things in a reasonable, sensible and responsible manner which in emotionally charged situations can be very difficult to do.�

Belle Plaine Police Report

The week of Nov. 24-30, Belle of East Main Street called for Plaine police responded to the medical help at 1:13 p.m. A woman was transported to an following selected calls: area hospital.

A man on the 100 block of Monday, Nov. 24 South Meridian Street reportA person on the 700 block of ed at 3:33 p.m. someone went West Forest Street called for through a vehicle.

Nothing was medical help at 2:04 a.m. A reportedly stolen. woman was transported to an A man on the 200 block of area hospital.

South Willow Street reported at A woman on the 400 block of West Forest Street reported at 10:08 p.m. someone stole ste1:13 p.m. a possible domestic reo speakers and an amplifier dispute that occurred earlier in from an unlocked vehicle. the day. The county attorney’s Thursday, Nov. 27 The driver of a vehicle without office is reviewing the case.

A man on the 300 block of working taillights was stopped South Elm Street called for near the intersection of West medical help at 5:58 p.m. A Main and North Grove streets woman suffered head and stom- at 2:14 a.m. The aroma of alcoach pain was transported to an hol emanated from the driver.

The driver failed field-sobriety area hospital.

A property-damage crash near tests and was arrested for secthe intersection of West State ond-degree DWI/refusal to test. and North West streets – car vs. The vehicle is being held for deer – was reported at 7:27 p.m. forfeiture.

The car suffered minor damage. A vehicle was stopped at 3:05 p.m. near the intersection of The deer was a total loss.

East Main and North Cedar Tuesday, Nov. 25 streets. The driver was cited for A man stopped near the in- not wearing a seatbelt, possestersection of West Prairie and sion of a small amount of mariSouth Market streets at 8:17 juana, drug paraphernalia and a.m. was cited for driving after driving without insurance. license cancellation and several child restraint violations. The Friday, Nov. 28 At 1:36 p.m., police completed vehicle was seized. compliance checks of the nine After receiving reports of vendors licensed to sell tobacco fireworks being thrown from a in the city of Belle Plaine. Eight truck, police stopped the truck near the intersection of West of the nine passed the compliSouth Street and Elk Street at ance checks (checking IDs to 11:34 p.m. Six boys were cited sell only to adults). for multiple violations that in- A person on the 900 block of cluded possession of prohibited South Chestnut Street called fireworks. The driver was cited for medical help at 4:19 p.m. for careless driving. Four of A woman suffering acute back the six were cited for failing to pain was transported to an area wear seatbelts and three were hospital.

Saturday, Nov. 29 cited with curfew violations.

A woman on the 300 block of Wednesday, Nov. 26 A vehicle abandoned for over South Market Street called for 48 hours along the 100 block medical help at 12:03 p.m. A of South Eagle Street was cited man passed out, fell and hurt and towed at 10 a.m. after po- his arm. He was transported to lice were unable to reach the an area hospital. registered owner, a person from A two-vehicle property-damage crash on the 1000 block Cambridge, Minn.

The theft of stereo equipment of East Enterprise Drive was from an unlocked vehicle on the reported at 12:49 p.m. The 100 block of East Church Street was reported at 10:57 a.m.

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drivers exchanged information.

One of the drivers, however, was wanted on a Scott County arrest warrant and was jailed.

A man at a business on the 100 block of North Aspen Lane was issued a no-trespassing order after police were called at 5:21 p.m. because of his unseemly behavior.

Police stopped a vehicle at 10:58 p.m. near the intersection of East Main and North Chestnut streets because it had a headlight out. The driver, a woman, was jailed on an outstanding Ramsey County arrest warrant.

Sunday, Nov. 30 A woman on the 1000 block of East Enterprise Drive reported at 3:58 p.m. a property-damage crash.

Fire Calls The week of Nov. 24-30, Belle Plaine firefighters responded to the calls that included: Wednesday, Nov. 26 Firefighters responded at 10:33 a.m. to a report of a rollover crash near the intersection of Highway 169 and Johnson Way in Blakeley Township. There were no injuries in the crash.

At 6:25 p.m., firefighters responded to a call for medical help involving an unresponsive female on the 9500 block of 166th Street in San Francisco Township. She was transported to an area hospital.

Thursday, Nov. 27 Firefighters responded at 9:46 p.m. to a possible fire alarm at a house on he 100 block of West Main Street. There was no fire, only a malfunction with the furnace.

Friday, Nov. 28 Firefighters were dispatched at 11:18 a.m. to a house on West Prairie Street for a carbon monoxide alarm. False alarm caused by malfunctioning sensor.

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Community Services

Nelson Ladd • Community Services Director 130 S. Willow St., Belle Plaine • www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Phone 873-2411 Pre-registration is needed for all programs and activities

TAE KWON DO

This is the Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do. Students will learn self defense, self control, history, sparring and techniques needed to test in the beginning level of Tae Kwon Do. Advanced students will continue on at their own pace.

Students attending class in BP are also welcome to train at other Kroells Karate Club locations at no additional cost. SESSION 2: Wednesdays, Nov. 5–Dec. 17 (No Class Nov. 26) TIME: 6:30–7:30 pm AGES: 5 years old and up LOCATION: Chatfield Elem, Activity Room COST: $39.00/session INSTRUCTOR: Linda Kroells HOLIDAY GIFTS

Handmade Holiday Gifts for your friends and family - with all new gift projects for 2014. Do you want to make some fun gifts for your family or a friend? Get a jump start on holiday gift making? In this fun class we will make colorful clay napkin rings, paint some gingerbread boys and girls or a gingerbread house on canvas board and create magic reindeer with some crazy puffy snow.

These gifts are perfect for a favorite relative or kids can keep the projects for themselves. Come have some fun while creating fun gifts for your family and friends. AGE: Grades K-5 DATE: Wednesday, Dec. 3-17 TIME: 3:15-4:15 pm LOCATION: Chatfield Elem, PS Rm. 1 INSTRUCTOR: Abrakadoodle Staff COST: $38.00 YOUTH WRESTLING

Tigers to the mat!!! Belle Plaine Kid Wrestling is getting ready to begin. This program is open to all children grades K – 6th. Children will learn the fundamentals of wrestling in a fast paced practice that will be challenging and fun.

The season will begin with a Parent/ Child meeting, that will be held on Monday, Nov. 17th at 6:30 pm in the Chatfield Elementary Gym. Practices will officially begin Monday, Nov. 24th. Practice will be Mondays and Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm. The cost is free and each wrestler will receive a t-shirt. Questions Call: Jeff Hoen at 952-873-5424

Toddler Style

(Ages 1-2 and Caregiver)

We have all the preparations made to make this class a toddler favorite!

Decorate a tree, wrap a present, make a treat and more. This class will be filled with things a toddler loves to do. Come ready to discover a new holiday design! DATES: Wednesday, December 3 TIME: 9-10 am COST: $5.00 BOOK BUDDIES (3 – Pre K)

In this class your child can come to school all by themselves. They will explore some special books and do projects that go along with the theme of the week. Children will need to bring a backpack and be potty trained to be in the class. DATES: Tuesdays, December 4, 11, 18 TIME: 9-11 am COST: $25.00 (includes one book) HOLIDAY EXPRESS (A Family Event)

Come visit the “North Pole� and help ring in the holiday season!

Enjoy a continental breakfast, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and do some holiday crafts and activities.

Santa’s Store will once again feature merchandise from local businesses for kids to do their holiday shopping in a safe environment. Items will cost between $1 and $5. Santa’s helpers will assist our younger shoppers while parents wait for them in the hallway. Toy donations or gifts for mothers will be collected for the Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women. This event is co-sponsored TIGER CUBS BASKETBALL by the PTO, Belle Plaine Chamber and ECFE. Saturday, December 6 The Tiger Cubs Basketball Program 9 am-12 (noon) Free will donation is for boys and girls in Kindergarten collected at the door. Location: Belle thru 2nd grade. The program goal Plaine High School

The Now & Wow Clothing Boutique The Now & Wow Clothing Boutique is coming March 7th, 2015.

Taking Consignments on all Mall Brand Name Clothing Juniors to Adults, also plus sizes for both men and women.

Dec. 5 & 6, 2014 10:00am-2:00pm & every Fri. & Sat. thereafter.

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With The Season’s Best Check out our great furniture selection!

Tables & Chairs

Rocking Chairs

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Chairs & Rocking Horses

• Oak Dining Room Sets • Oak Hutches • Oak & Hickory Rocking Chairs & Gliders

(8 different stains to choose from)

• Childrens Furniture • Rocking Horses

• Hickory Beds • Storage Benches • Gun Cabinets • Entertainment Centers • Amish Jellies & Jams • Candles, Baskets

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Superintendent’s Update

Holiday Express Set for Dec. 6 (continued from page 1)

set up and clean up, and/or to work during the event. To get involved, contact Sheri Prokosch at 952-873-2415, ext. 1, or by e-mail sprokosch@belleplaine.k12.mn.us.

is to introduce and develop basic basketball skills. Each practice will conclude with a short game and fun activity. Tennis shoes are required and should be carried in. Kindergarten and first graders receive a basketball Police Department and second graders receive a t-shirt.

DATES: Saturdays, Jan. 3–Feb. 28 Toy Drive Continues TIMES: Kindergarten: 9–10 am 1st Until Dec. 19 Grade: 10–11 am 2nd Grade: 11am– 12 noon LOCATION: Chatfield Elem, It’s that time of the season and Gym INSTRUCTORS: Volunteer the Belle Plaine Police DepartCoaches COST: $25.00 ment is in the gift-giving spirit The Holidays With Style...

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by sponsoring a popular holiday program that gives new toys to children in need.

Now until Dec. 19, the department is accepting donations of toys for the Marine Toys for Tots program. All donated toys will be picked up on Dec. 19 for distribution to local children who are less fortunate than others. Any cash donations can be done online through toysfortots. org. This is the first year that Belle Plaine police along with the local Girl Scouts troop have participated in the toy drive, and staff members say they are just happy to be a part of it.

All toys should remain unwrapped for donation. Gifts are accepted for children up to 16 years old. Realistic looking toy weapons and gifts with food will not be distributed.

While purchasing items for smaller children is a pretty simple task, donors often wonder what to get teens. The Toys for Tots website recommends sporting equipment, board games, books, hand-held electronics and similar items.

The drop off locations are at Belle Plaine City Hall, Belle Plaine Police Department and Coborn’s Grocery Store.

Lutheran Home Welcomes Carolers

The Lutheran Home Campus in Belle Plaine is again inviting community groups, family members and organizations to share their Christmas joy and carol throughout the halls of its

K-6 School Menu

Parents Welcome Everyday

LUNCH

Wednesday, Dec. 3 Homemade Meatloaf, Rice Pilaf, Corn Bread, Chicken Nuggets, Rice Pilaf, Corn Bread, Peas, Tomato Wedges, Creamy Coleslaw, Choice of Fruit Thursday, Dec. 4 Italian Lasagna, Green Beans, Garlic Toast, Hot Ham on WG Bun, Green Beans, Romaine Lettuce, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber Slices, Choice of Fruit Friday, Dec. 5 Chicken Alfredo Pizza, Calico Bean Bake, BBQ Meatball WG Sub, Calico Bean Bake, Broccoli Florets, Baby Carrots, Cauliflower, Choice of Fruit Monday, Dec. 8 Sweet & Sour Chicken Bites, Brown Rice, Carrots, Hot Turkey on WG Bun, Steamed Carrots, Peas, Baby Carrots, Cucumber Slices, Choice of Fruit Tuesday, Dec. 9 Sloppy Joe on WG Bun, Baked Beans, Pizza Dippers & Marinara, Baked Beans, Broccoli Salad, Zucchini Slices, Cauliflower, Choice of Fruit Wednesday, Dec. 10 Ham Broccoli Tator Casserole, Cinnamon Roll, Chicken Patty on a WG Bun, Broccoli, Baby Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Choice of Fruit

buildings.

There are five locations on the campus where caroling groups can share their spirit – The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine, The Lutheran Home: Hope Residence, Boessling Lutheran Village Apartments, Faith Residence Apartments and Kingsway Retirement Living.

Caroling groups can share their Christmas songs at one building or all of them.

Group leaders are asked to call at 952-873-2142 to coordinate their group’s visit.

OLP Christmas Concert Dec. 5

Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church will hold its annual Sing, O Heavens Christmas Concert on Friday, Dec. 5. The Youth Prelude begins at 6:30 p.m. and the Concert 7 p.m.

Bring your family to start off the Christmas season by enjoying adult and youth ensembles, soloists, youth choirs, the Our Lady of the Prairie choir, as well as Christmas favorites for all to sing.

This concert is a fund-raiser, with all proceeds to benefit Our Lady of the Prairie Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) and Catholic School Program. The event is supported by Catholic United Financial and will receive a matching grant up to $1,000.

Following the concert, a wine and dessert reception will be held in the parish hall. Concert and reception admission are a freewill donation.

BPHS Graduate Receives Honor

The cost of post-secondary education has skyrocketed over the past ten years or so and that has put a greater financial burden on students who are contemplating additional schooling beyond their high school diploma. Through the years, there have been several options for students who were wishing to complete some college credits prior to high school graduation – Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) or College in the Schools (CIS). Belle Plaine students have participated in each of these programs.

For Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), students travel to the various campus settings and participate in college classes with full time college students. Students may opt to enroll full time in a PSEO program or they may selectively take individual courses that they may have an interest in. The benefits of participating in a program such as this is the attainment of college credits and experiencing life on college campuses as part of a transition to full time college life. The potential downside to PSEO programs is the loss of support to make sure that you stay on track to pass your classes and the cost of commuting to campus In an effort to provide the benefit of achieving college credits while maintaining local guidance and oversight, the Belle Plaine Schools has worked hard to provide a number of courses that students may take locally for college credit through our College in the Schools (CIS) program. We offer classes that are sponsored by Minnesota State University, Mankato or by the University of Minnesota.

American Literature (4 cr., MSU), Political Science (3 cr., MSU), General Biology (3 cr., MSU), Math Modeling & Prediction (4 cr., U of M), and College Calculus (4 cr., U of M) are courses that are currently taught within our regular school day at Belle Plaine High School. For next year, we hope to add an additional math class, Statistics (U of M) to this list with the possibility of adding additional classes in a variety of subject areas in the future.

In order to offer a college credit class locally, the district must guarantee a teacher with a Master’s Degree, accept oversight from a college professor for the course and maintain particular requirements for admittance to the class. Credits are earned from the sponsoring institute but may be transferred to other public universities in Minnesota that students may attend following high school graduation.

With proper planning, a Belle Plaine student may earn up to one year’s worth of college credits by the time they accept their diploma upon graduation – all completed while attending their high school with highly qualified instructors providing rigorous coursework. I want to thank our school board for encouraging us to move forward with CIS classes and I want to thank our teacher’s who take on the challenge of teaching these college level courses.

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

James Petermeier, a 2004 graduate of Belle Plaine High School, 2011 graduate of University of Minnesota and 2014 graduate of William Mitchell College of Law, has been chosen as a Rotary Peace Fellowship recipient.

Each year, Rotary International selects 50 individuals from around the world to receive fulThe faith communities of the ly-funded academic fellowships Belle Plane area will be hostat one of five peace centers. ing homeless families from Petermeier will spend two Scott and Carver County for years at Uppsala University in the week beginning Dec. 7 at Sweden and graduate with a St. John’s Lutheran Church in master’s degree in social sci- Belle Plaine. ence with an emphasis in peace According to volunteer Shanand conflict studies. He is the Legal Notices non Bergs, Families Moving son of Mary and Steve NesgoForward Southwest is a shelter da and the late Matthew Peterprogram of Beacon Interfaith meier and grandson of Kathleen Collaborative who, working Geiser. through local churches, provide shelter to families in crisis.

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Local Volunteers Sought for Homeless Shelter Program

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Colleges Against Cancer

COUNTY HIGHWAY PROJECT Bids Close December 12, 2006 Jordan, Minnesota NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS - Sealed proposals will be received until 1:00 p.m., December 12, 2006, by Mitchell J. Rasmussen, County Highway Engineer, Scott County, Jordan, Minnesota on behalf of the Board of Commissioners of said County for the construction of the following project. Proposals will be opened and read publicly by the County Highway Engineer in the Scott County Highway Department Offices, 600 Country Trail East, Jordan, Minnesota 55352.

Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations.

READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/THESE PROJECT/PROJECTS The Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders: in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award; in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and FederalAid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure

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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.

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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

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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.

are provided sleeping spaces on church property, evening meals and breakfast. Each day the families travel to the program center in Prior Lake, where they spend the day working with Beacon staff who help them look for housing, search Scott County for jobs and address other isBoard Proceedings sues contributing to the family being in crisis.

Bergs stated that the Belle Plaine Fireman’s Relief Association and Women’s Auxiliary have agreed to play a significant role in the December effort.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2006

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF SCOTT NOVEMBER 7, 2006 (1) The Board of Commissioners, in and for the County of Scott, Minnesota, met in the Courthouse Board Room in the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, and convened at 9:01 a.m., with the following members present: Commissioner Ulrich, presiding, Commissioner Marschall, Commissioner Wagner, Commissioner Vogel, and Commissioner Hennen.

(2) Chair Ulrich noted the addition to the agenda of the appointment of Aldeen Goehring to the Board of Adjustment/ Planning Advisory Commission.

(3) On a motion by Commissioner Hennen, seconded by Commissioner Vogel, the Minutes of October 24, 2006 were approved.

(4) On a motion by Commissioner Vogel, moved, seconded by Commissioner Hennen, the following items were approved unanimously. A copy of each resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and made a part of this record by reference.

A. Application to Sell 3.2 Malt Liquor at Retail for 2007 of Ronald L. Edmiston DBA Superamerica #4439 in Jackson Township, Jams R. Hupp DBA Holiday Stationstore #246 in Jackson Township, and Joleen Yong DBA Suzette Inc. in St. Lawrence Township.

B. Application for Precious Metal Dealer License of Mark A. Smith, DBA PawnXChange in Shakopee.

C. Receipt of funding from the MN Department of Public Safety for administration of the Safe Communities Grant in the amount of $40,300 effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007 to be shared by the Safe Communities Coalition.

D. Resolution No. 2006-160; Authorizing Final Payment on the 2005 Overlay Projects to Buffalo Bituminous Inc. in the Amount of $25,000.00.

E. Resolution No. 2006-163; Authorizing Entering Into Cooperative Agreements With the Cities of Shakopee and Prior Lake for Phase 2 Construction of the Southbridge Transit Station.

F. Resolution No. 2006-164; Honoring Joseph Graham Upon Receiving the Eagle Scout Award.

G. Resolution No. 2006-165; Honoring Joshua Gunter Upon Receiving the Eagle Scout Award.

H. Resolution No. 2006-166; Honoring Sam Ringstad Upon Receiving the Eagle Scout Award.

I. Payroll processing of personnel actions indicated below and certified by the Employee Relations Director and the Appointing Authority to be in compliance with provisions of Minnesota Statutes 375.56 - 375.71 and the Scott County Merit Personnel System:

1. FTPR employment of Alan Evenson, Highway Maintenance Worker, Public Works Division, effective 10/30/06.

2. FTPR employment of Michael Turek, SheriffĘźs Deputy, SheriffĘźs Office, effective 11/06/06.

3. FTPR employment of Sherri Smith, Fraud Prevention Investigator, Community Services Division, effective 11/01/06.

4. The recognition of the following individuals as volunteers will enable them to be covered for liability insurance purposes in accordance with the insurance contracts currently in force with Scott County: Additions Deletions Ethel Carlson Jacqueline Clary Jennifer Edwards Augustine David Lisa Meyers Christopher Kettler Rochelle Kovac Kevin McCann J. Resolution No. 2006-161; Approving Long Term Disability (LTD) and Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance Provider and Plans and Rescind Resolution No. 2001-105.

K. Appointment of Aldeen Goehring of Commissioner District 3 to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Advisory Commission effective November 7, 2006 through December 31, 2007.

(5) Create Safe, Healthy, and Livable Communities: A.On behalf of the Board, Vice Chair Marschall presented an Outstanding Service Award to Connie and Terry Lonto for their dedicated service as volunteers for Scott County for 30 years working in the areas of weather spotting, sand bagging, search and rescue, traffic control, and command post activities.

Commissioner Wagner left the meeting from 9:21 to 9:25 a.m.

B. Community Services Director Tim Walsh updated the Commissioners on the County Board goal to implement the Community Corrections delivery system, Public Services Manager Jennifer Deschaine reviewed the goal to monitor the Community Health statistics and trends, Deputy County Administrator Gary Shelton provided information on the shared information systems, training facilities and 800 MHz strategy, County Administrator Dave Unmacht highlighted the status of County Highway projects, and Chief Information Officer Marilyn McCarter reviewed the goal to complete phase one of the CountyĘźs Business Continuity Plan.

(6) County Administrator Update: Mr. Unmacht reviewed upcoming schedule items.

On a motion by Commissioner Marschall, seconded by Commissioner Vogel, the meeting adjourned at 10:24 a.m.

Jon Ulrich, Chair David J. Unmacht, County Administrator, Clerk of the Board Tracy A. Cervenka, Deputy Clerk to the Board Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, November 22, 2006.

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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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The list of groups asking the City of Shakopee to better its community center continues to grow. That list has the city once again considering improvements to the facility.

The Shakopee City Council recently approved spending up to $75,000 on possible architectural designs and a feasibility study to enact significant improvements of the building.

A task force has spent several months studying potential expansion.

Mayor Brad Tabke listed about $35 million in expanded uses that include an indoor pool ($15 million), a second rink for ice hockey and new locker rooms ($8.5 million), a new field house ($7 million), an arts and culture center ($3 million),

an indoor playground ($1 million), a dome over artificial turf ($1 million) and fitness room renovations ($750,000).

The city is in no hurry to put a proposed expansion to a public bond referendum. It seemingly doesn’t want to compete with the school district’s referendum for high school expansion set for next spring.

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Volunteers for the Carver-Scott Humane Society will hold a pet adoption on Saturday, Dec. 6 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.

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Later this month, the co-op board and elected members of the city councils and township boards will meet to review where the project is at and what needs to happen before the anticipated onset of construction.

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• Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 8-12 at OLP Parish Hall.

• Belle Plaine Run Club, an informal running club for participants who desire to run, socialize, and motivate. For more information and times, call (952) 486-1903.

• City Council Meeting on December 15 at 6 p.m. at Belle Plaine Government Center.

• School Board Meetings at Junior High Library ~ 2nd Monday of each month: meetings are scheduled as a work session; 4th Monday of each month: Regular business meetings for the board, Finance starts at 5:30 p.m. and regular at 6 p.m. For more information or if a holiday interferes, call (952) 873-2400 or go online at www.belleplaine.k12. mn.us • Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women now has free on-site childcare available during weekly evening and daytime women's support groups. If you or someone you know is or has been a victim of domestic violence, please call SVA at (952) 873-4214 for more information regarding the times and locations of the groups.

Mondays: Mom's/Women's Prayer Group: Meeting from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call Amy for details and location (952) 484-9100.

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which the county is responsible. The county has the following function classifications: The General Government function include expenditures for general county activities such as the county commissioners, county administration, county attorney’s office, county finance office, the planning and zoning office, and other county general service office.

Public Safety relates to the objective of protection of persons and property and includes expenditures for corrections activities, operations of the sheriff’s department, the county jail, civil defense, and emergency services.

Highways and Streets includes expenditures relating to the construction and maintenance of county highways and streets.

Transit involves expenditures for operation of the public transit system.

Human Services represents activities designed to provide public assistance and institutional care for individuals unable to provide essential needs for themselves. These programs include child support collection, child welfare, chemical dependency, medical assistance, and others.

Health involves all activities involved in the conservation and improvement of public health. This function includes expenditures for the county public health department, home health aid services, other nursing services, maternal and child health, supplemental nutrition programs.

Culture and Recreation involves cultural and recreational activities maintained for the benefit of county residents and visitors. These activities include county libraries, parks, and other recreation programs.

Conservation involves activities designed to conserve and develop such natural resources as water, soil, and forests and includes such programs as soil and water conservation, county extension, water planning, and other.

Economic Development activities are directed toward economically developing the area encompassed by the county and providing assistance to, and opportunity for, economically disadvantaged persons or businesses.

A User’s Guide to County Financial Statements The following definitions will help citizens understand the terminology that is used in the county’s financial statement.

Basic Financial Statements Scott County’s basic financial statements consists of three parts: government-wide financial statements, fund financial statements, and notes to the financial statements. The management’s discussion and analysis and certain budgetary comparison schedules are required to accompany the basic financial statements and, therefore, are included as required supplementary information.

Government-wide financial statements display information about the county’s financial reporting entity as a whole, except for its fiduciary activities. These statements should present separate information for the governmental and business-type activities of the county (primary government), as well as for its component units.

Fund financial statements display separate financial information for the county’s governmental, proprietary, and fiduciary funds. Information for governmental and enterprise proprietary funds is presented separately for major funds and the aggregate total for non major funds. Internal services and fiduciary fund information is presented in aggregate by fund type.

Notes to the financial statements provides additional information and disclosure for information in the financial statements.

Governmental activities are generally activities of the county financed through taxes, intergovernmental revenues, and other nonexchange revenues. These activities are usually reported in governmental funds and internal service funds.

Business-type activities are county activities financed in whole or in part by fees charged to external parties for goods or service. These activities are usually reported in enterprise funds.

Financial reporting entity consists of the primary government (county), organizations for which the county is financially accountable, and other organizations for which the nature and significance of their relationship with the county are such that exclusion would cause the reporting entity’s financial statements to be misleading or incomplete. The nucleus of a county’s financial reporting entity is the primary government, the county.

Primary government is a term used in connection with defining the financial reporting entity. The primary government is the focus of the financial reporting entity. For the county, the primary government represents the financial activities, funds, or accounts directly under the control of the county board.

Component unit describes a legally separate organization for which the county board is financially accountable. In addition, component units can be other organizations for which the nature and significance of their relationship with the county are such that exclusion would cause the reporting entity’s financial statements to be misleading or incomplete.

County Governmental Fund Types The General Fund is the general operating fund of the county. It is used to account for all financial resources, except those that are required to be accounted for in another fund.

Special Revenue Funds are used to account for the proceeds of specific revenue sources that are legally restricted for specified purposes.

Debt Service Funds are used to account for the accumulation of resources for, and the payment of principal, interest, and related costs of general long-term debt.

Capital Projects Funds are used to account for financial resources to be used for the acquisition or construction of major capital facilities.

County Proprietary Funds Internal Service Funds are used to report any activity that provides goods or services to other funds, departments, or agencies of the primary government and its component units, or to other governments, on a cost reimbursement basis.

County Fiduciary Funds Investment Trust Funds are used to report governmental external investment pools that are maintained by the county for other entities.

Agency Funds are used to account for assets held by the county as an agent for individuals, private organizations, other governments, and/or other funds; fur example, taxes collected and held by a county for a school district.

Character Classification of County Expenditures The county’s governmental expenditures are classified by character or the periods expenditures are presumed to benefit. The county has the following character classifications: Current operating expenditures are presumed to benefit the current fiscal period.

Debt services are presumed to benefit prior fiscal periods as well as current and future periods and includes amount expended for the payment of principal, interest, and other costs associated with debt.

Capital outlays are presumed to benefit current and future fiscal periods and include amounts expended for the construction or acquisition of county capital assets.

Intergovernmental represent resources transferred by to the county to other governments.

Classification of County Functions Functions are a group of related activities aimed at accomplishing a major service or regulatory program for

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Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, December 3, 2014.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 21, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Jeffrey Luka, a single man.

MORTGAGEE: Provinet Mortgage Corporation, Inc..

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded April 30, 2007 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A771378.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc. successor by merger with ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc.. Dated April 21, 2007 Recorded April 30, 2007, as Document No. A771379.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Provinet Mortgage Corporation, Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: CitiMortgage, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 200 Pine Street East, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 200690270 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 10, Block 3, Wildflower Ridge Subdivision No. 2, Scott County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $248,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $152,305.39 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 27, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within 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 January 27, 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 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: November 12, 2014 CitiMortgage, Inc. Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 10 - 14-007171 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, November 19, 26 and December 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2014.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 05/15/2007 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $298,739.52 MORTGAGORS: Todd M Goetze and Mary K Goetze, husband and wife, joint tenants MORTGAGEE: Household Industrial Finance Company DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 06/26/2007 as Document Number A 776364 in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 09/22/2014 as Document Number A965490 in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 27209002-0 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: THE REAL PROPERTY IN SCOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 2, BLOCK 1, WESTWIND 1ST ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, SCOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA. ABSTRACT PROPERTY STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 683 Westwind Ave, Shakopee, MN 55379 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Household Industrial Finance Company RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: None THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $376,743.20 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes.

Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Scott, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 1/8/2015 at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Scott Sheriff’s Office, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law.

The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 7/8/2015, or the next business day if 7/8/2015 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL 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 MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 11/19/2014 U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee Klatt, Odekirk, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, November 19, 26 and December 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2014.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 2/8/2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $127,209.80 MORTGAGORS: Lynn A. Sorenson and David P. Sorenson, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: Citicorp Trust Bank, fsb DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 2/13/2006 as Document Number A 729875 in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to Ventures Trust 2013-IH-R by MCM Capital Partners, LLC, its trustee DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 5/1/2014 as Document Number A960711 in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 220021280 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The Assessor’s Parcel Number (Property Tax ID#) for the Real Property is 220021280.

ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF JORDAN, SCOTT COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED DOC # A351376, ID, 220021280, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS THE EAST 30 FEET OF LOT 4, BLOCK 12, CITY OF JORDAN.

BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM GORDELLA G. MCCOLLUM, SINGLE AS SET FORTH IN DOC # A351376 DATED 04/04/1995 AND RECORDED 04/21/1995, SCOTT COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF MINNESOTA. ABSTRACT PROPERTY STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 108 3rd St E, Jordan, MN 55352 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Citicorp Trust Bank, fsb RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: BSI Financial Services TRANSACTION AGENT: None THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $190,905.29 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes.

Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Scott, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 1/22/2015 at 10:00 A.M. PLACE OF SALE: Scott Sheriff’s Office, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law.

The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 7/22/2015, or the next business day if 7/22/2015 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL 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 MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 12/3/2014 Ventures Trust 2013-I-H-R by MCM Capital Partners, LLC, its trustee, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee Klatt, Odekirk, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2014 and January 7, 2015.

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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 the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 1/11/2007 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $372,113.74 MORTGAGORS: Ali Dikmen and Cynthia A. Dikmen, Husband and Wife, as J/T MORTGAGEE: Beneficial Loan and Thrift Co. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 1/23/2007 as Document Number A763076 in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 9/2/2014 as Document Number A964421 in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 20077007-0 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Situate in the County of Scott, State of Minnesota, to-wit: Lot 7, Block 1, Wildflower Ridge Subdivision No. 3, Scott County, Minnesota. Abstract Property. Tax Map or Parcel ID No.: 20-077007-0 ABSTRACT PROPERTY STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1025 S Chestnut Ct., Belle Plaine, MN 56011 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Beneficial Loan and Thrift Co. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: None THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $482,353.01 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes.

Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Scott, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 12/11/2014 at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Scott Sheriff’s Office, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law.

The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 06/11/2015, or the next business day if 06/11/2015 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL 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 MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 10/22/2014 U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee Klatt, Odekirk, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 22, 29 and November 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2014.

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT The attached referenced sale scheduled for 12/11/2014 is hereby postponed until 1/8/2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Scott Sheriff’s Office, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379.

Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, the premises must be vacated by 11:59 p.m. on 7/8/2015 or the next business day if 7/8/2015 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Dated: 10/23/2014 U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee Klatt, Odekirk, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, December 3, 2014.

CITY OF BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC NOTICE The Belle Plaine City Council will conduct a public hearing on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 6:35 p.m., or after, at City Hall, 218 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, Minnesota 56011.

The purpose of the hearing is to receive and consider public comment on proposed Ordinance 14-08, amending the City Code by amending Council salaries by incorporating the cost of living increase as determined annually by the Consumer Price Index.

Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available in their entirety at the Belle Plaine City Hall, 218 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, Minnesota 56011 for review. Written comments may be mailed or delivered to: City of Belle Plaine, 218 North Meridian Street, P.O. Box 129, Belle Plaine, MN 56011.

All oral and written comments will be heard at this time.

Dated this 17th day of November, 2014.

Holly J. Kreft City Administrator Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, November 26 and December 3, 2014.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 21, 2006 MORTGAGOR: JoAnn OliverPowell and LD Powell, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for EquiFirst Corporation, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded May 8, 2006, in the Scott County Recorder’s Office, as Document No. A 737697.

ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for EquiFirst Corporation to Residential Funding Company, LLC, dated May 9, 2007 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded May 18, 2007, in the Scott County Recorder’s Office, as Document No. A 772995.

ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE: Residential Funding Company, LLC f/k/a Residential Funding Corporation to 21st Mortgage Corporation, dated April 5, 2013 DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded April 15, 2013, in the Scott County Recorder’s Office, as Document No. A933448.

MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4052 Blakewood Drive, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. NO. 273721070 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 11, Block 4, Church 1st Addition, CIC No. 1156, Scott County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $147,120.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $186,190.44 INTEREST RATE AND PER DIEM: Current interest rate is 2.00%, with a daily per diem of $9.02.

That prior to commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements 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 11, 2014, at 10:00 am.

PLACE OF SALE: Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Law Enforcement Center, 301 Fuller Street, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379, to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, 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.

DATE AND TIME MORTGAGOR MUST VACATE THE PREMISES: June 11, 2015, at 11:59 p.m.

“THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE (5) 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 21, 2014 MESSERLI & KRAMER P.A. By: /s/ Michelle Jester Michelle Jester (Lic. #247479) 1400 Fifth Street Towers 100 South Fifth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402-1217 (612) 672-3600 Attorney in Fact for 21st Mortgage Corporation IMPORTANT NOTICE This communication is from a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 2014.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: August 3, 2011 MORTGAGOR: Cynthia M. Heinen, a single person MORTGAGEE: Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, a credit union organized under the laws of the United States of America DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded October 25, 2011, in the office of the County Recorder, as Document No. A 890260, Scott County, Minnesota.

MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1459 Sharon Parkway, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. NOS. 270470170 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 6, Block 2, Killarney Hills, Scott County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $209,905.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $209,164.34 INTEREST RATE AND PER DIEM: Current interest rate is 5.50%, with a daily per diem of $29.95.

That prior to commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements 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 11, 2014, at 10:00 am.

PLACE OF SALE: Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Law Enforcement Center, 301 Fuller Street, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379, to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, 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.

DATE AND TIME MORTGAGOR MUST VACATE THE PREMISES: June 11, 2015, at 11:59 p.m.

“THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE (5) 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 21, 2104 MESSERLI & KRAMER P.A. By: /s/Jonathan Septer Jonathan Septer (Lic. #0390506) 1400 Fifth Street Towers 100 South Fifth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402-1217 (612) 672-3600 Attorney in Fact for Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union IMPORTANT NOTICE This communication is from a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 2014.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 70-PR-14-19879 NOTICE and order of hearing on petition for formal adjudication of intestacy, determination of heirship, appointment of personal representative AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Donald Lambert Pauly, Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on December 18, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. a hearing will be held in this Court at 200 W. Fourth Avenue, Shakopee, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Richard Pauly, whose address is 104 3rd St. E., Jordan, MN 55352 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an Unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.

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: November 24, 2014 Filed in Scott County Courts November 24, 2014 By the Court Ann M. Offermann Judge of District Court Delores A. Beussman Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner Timothy J. Hansen Miller Legal Strategic Planning

Centers 100 County Road 8, PO Box 738 Tyler, MN 56178 Attorney License No: 0158902 Telephone: 507-247-4700 Fax: 507-247-5333 Email: tim@millerlegal.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 3 and 10, 2014.

NOTICE OF CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Declaration of Condominium of Shenandoah Place C.I.C. No. 1071 (henceforth the Declaration) dated February 25, 1999 and recorded in the Office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Scott County, Minnesota on May 3, 1999 as Document No. T103551 as amended which said Declaration covers the following described property situated in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota, to-wit: Unit 30, Common Interest Community No. 1071, Condominiums of Shenandoah Place, Scott County, Minnesota, according to the plat thereof on file or of record with the Office of the Scott Registrar of Titles.

(This is Torrens Property, Certificate of Title No. 45375.)

Street address: 2371 Affirmed Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379 PID # 272720300 WHEREAS, pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of the date of this Notice by Jason A. Ruby as unit owner, to Condominiums of Shenandoah Homeowners Association, the principal amount of One Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-eight Dollars and No/100 ($1,998.00) for condominium assessments through September, 2014 interest and past due attorney fees; and no action being now pending at law or otherwise to recover

said debt or any part thereof, and; WHEREAS, pursuant to said Declaration, and the statute in such case made and provided, said debt creates a lien upon said premises in favor of Condominiums of Shenandoah Homeowners Association.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale created by statute, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said premises with the hereditaments and appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota at the Scott County Government Center, Civil Division, 301 South Fuller Street, in the City of Shakopee in said County on January 14, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, to pay the amount then due for said condominium assessments, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorney’s fees as allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by the unit owner, his personal representatives or assigns, is six (6) months from the date of said sale.

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 unit owners must vacate the property if the lien is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on July 14, 2015. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate the property is the next business day at 11:59 p.m.

Dated: September 24, 2014 CONDOMINIUMS OF SHENANDOAH PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION FULLER, SEAVER, SWANSON & KELSCH, P.A. By: Timothy D. Fuller 32694 12400 Portland Avenue South, Suite 132 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 890-0888 Attorneys for Condominiums of

Shenandoah Place Homeowners Association Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19, 26 and December 3 and 10, 2014.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 70-CV-14-17530 Case Type: Personal Injury Court File No.: Summons Krystene Nhotsavang, Plaintiff, vs.

Sonia Cruz, Defendant The State of Minnesota to the above-named defendant: You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon the undersigned an Answer to the Complaint, which is herein served upon you within twenty (20) days of service of said Complaint, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you in the amount demanded in the Complaint.

Parties are required to attempt alternative dispute resolution under Minnesota law. Alternative dispute resolution includes mediation, arbitration, and other processes as set forth in the District Court Rules. You may contact the Court Administrator about resources in your area.

Dated: 3/11/14 By: Douglas E. Nepp (#194864) Attorney for Plaintiff One West Lake Street Suite 185 Minneapolis, MN 55408 (612) 871-3333 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, November 26 and December 3 and 10, 2014.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 70-CV-14-19185 Case Type: 14, Road Vacation Amended Notice of hearing In the matter of the Petition of: Steven A. Czech, Diane J. Owens-Czech, and Michael J. Czech Sr., to vacate a portion of the dedicated roadway located in the Plat of Oakland Beach, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the County Recorder for Scott County, Minnesota, pursuant to Minn. Stat. 505.14 To Whom it may concern: Please take notice, that on January 6, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, at the Scott County Courthouse, 200 4th Ave. W., Shakopee, Minnesota 55379, Petitioners Steven A. Czech, Diane J. Owens-Czech, and Michael J. Czech Sr., by and through their undersigned attorneys, will move the Court for an Order allowing said Petition for Vacation, all in accordance with the applicable Minn. Stat.

505.14.

The Petition filed in said action is described as follows: Comes Now your petitioners Steven A. Czech, Diane J. Owens-Czech, and Michael J. Czech Sr., pursuant to Minn. Stat. 505.14, allege and show the Court the following: 1. That Petitioners, as joint tenants, are the owners in fee simple of certain real estate located within the County of Scott, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: Lots 4 and 5, Oakland Beach, Scott County, Minnesota. ("Property") 2. That a true and correct copy of a survey of the Property is attached hereto as Exhibit A. 3. That a true and correct copy of the Plat of Oakland Beach is attached hereto as Exhibit B. 4. That the real estate taxes assessed for the Property have been paid and there are no delinquent or outstanding taxes.

5. That the Petitioners desire to have vacated a portion of the unimproved and undeveloped twenty foot (20') roadway in the Plat of Oakland Beach that runs along adjacent to the easterly portions of Lots 4 and 5 as more fully described in the following legal description: That part of the 20 foot road in Oakland Beach, according to the recorded plat thereof, Scott County, Minnesota which lies southerly of the north line of Lot 4, Oakland Beach produced easterly and northerly of the south line of Lot 5, Oakland Beach produced easterly.

6. That said portion of the platted road has not been improved or developed for over 50 years.

7. That said roadway is useless for the purpose for which it was laid out in that numerous homes and/or developed lots in the Plat of Oakland Beach are currently situated on the platted road and/or in the platted road right of way.

8. That the in-use, as-built road that the properties in the Plat of Oakland Beach use for ingress and egress is wholly outside the dedicated right-of-way of the portion of the road to be vacated. Consequently, vacating that portion of the roadway petitioned to be vacated will have no affect on the in-use, as-built road by any of the owners of the plat and will not deprive any of the owners, or members of the public, access to any area within the plat.

9. That the roadway does not terminate upon the public water.

Wherefore, Petitioners pray for an Order of the Court vacating a portion of the dedicated roadway located in the Plat of Oakland Beach, Scott County, Minnesota, as described herein, and vesting title in the Petitioners.

Dated: November 24, 2014 Huemoeller & Gontarek PLC By: Anton Cheskis, #039000 16670 Franklin Trail Prior Lake, MN 55372 (952) 447-2131 Attorney for Petitioners

Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 3 and 10, 2014.

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(continued from previous page) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 70-PR-14-20174 NOTICE and order of hearing on petition for probate of will and appointment of personal representative AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Victor Leander Hennen, a/k/a Victor Hennen Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on December 18, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, December 29, 1993, and codicils to the will, dated August 1, 2010, and July 17, 2014 ("Will"), and for the appointment of Ann Marie Hennen, whose address is 2730 Ann Drive, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an Unsupervised administration.

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

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: November 25, 2014 Filed in Scott County Courts November 25, 2014 By the Court Ann M. Offermann Judge of District Court Delores A. Beussman Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner Barbara J. Weckman Brekke Brekke, Clyborne & Ribich, L.L.C. 287 Marschall Road, Suite 201 Shakopee, MN 55379 Attorney License No: 0349434 Telephone: (952) 402-9410 Fax: (952) 402-9417 Email: bbrekke@bcrlawers.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 3 and 10, 2014.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 70-PR-14-20661 NOTICE of informal probate of will and appointment of personal representative AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Sharon Katherine Olson, Decedent.

Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent's will dated October 19, 2011, and codicil(s) to the will, dated N/A, and seperate writing(s), under Minn. Stat. 524.2.513 dated N/A ("Will") has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Thomas Olson, whose address is 7244 Logan Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat.

524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

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

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

Dated: December 2, 2014 Filed in Scott County Courts December 2, 2014 Heather M. Kendall Registrar Delores A. Beussman Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Applicant Carol Grant (#36870) Kurzman Grant Law Office 219 SE Main Street, Suite 403 Minneapolis, Mn 55414 Phone: 612.617.9000 Fax: 612.617.9009 cgk4kgolaw@aol.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 3 and 10, 2014.

RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA LAW. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION INCLUDES MEDIATION, ARBITRATION, AND OTHER PROCESSES AS SET FORTH IN THE DISTRICT COURT RULES. YOU MAY CONTACT THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR ABOUT RESOURCES IN YOUR AREA. IF YOU CANNOT PAY FOR MEDIATION OR ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, IN SOME COUNTIES, ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE TO YOU THROUGH A NONPROFIT PROVIDER OR A COURT PROGRAM. IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC ABUSE OR THREATS OF ABUSE AS DEFINED IN MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 518B, YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO TRY MEDIATION AND YOU WILL NOT BE PENALIZED BY THE COURT IN LATER PROCEEDINGS. NOTICE OF PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS UNDER MINNESOTASTATUTES, SECTION 518.157, IN A CONTESTED PROCEEDING INVOLV- Scott West’s Carter Piche (on top) captured the 120-pound championship at Saturday’s inviING CUSTODY OR PARENTING TIME OF A MINOR CHILD, THE tational in Faribault.

PARTIES MUST BEGIN PARTICIPATION IN A PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT MEETS MINIMUM STANDARDS PRO(continued from page 15) MULGATED BY THE MINNESOTA SUPREME COURT WITHIN 30 of Scott West pins as he secured “I think Carter did a nice job “It was good to see some of DAYS AFTER THE FIRST FILING TCU’s Mason Rutt in a second- of staying in good position and these guys compete and pick WITH THE COURT. IN SOME DISTRICTS, PARENTING EDU- period inside leg turk that re- being in command of the tempo up their first Scott West wins on of the match,” suggests coach varsity,” states Ripley. “If we CATION MAY BE REQUIRED IN sulted in a pin fall at 2:31 ALL CUSTODY OR PARENTING “As we all should know, pin- Ripley. “We would have liked are going to have a successful PROCEEDINGS. YOU MAY CONning is the ultimate objective to see Ryan finish his champi- team this season, some of these TACT THE DISTRICT COURT ADguys are going to have to step MINISTRATOR FOR ADDITION- in the sport of wrestling and it onship match off a little stronAL INFORMATION REGARDING was good to see our wrestlers ger but he got the win and on up and deliver important perTHIS REQUIREMENT AND THE getting out after the pin falls to- this opening day that is what formances.”

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Scott West will be in action day,” states Ripley.

UCATION PROGRAMS. at home this Thursday night Eighth-grade lightweight Tyler SOUTHERN MINNESOTA REAlthough they did not get pins GIONAL LEGAL SERVICES, INC. in their championship bouts, Shackle got to the champion- in Jordan with an early-season Dated: December 1, 2014 ship finals with a 7-5 overtime Section 2AA quad that will inBy: Monica Dooner Scott West picked up two more win over #6-rated Phil Skeps of clude a rematch of last year’s Attorney for Petitioner, individual championships as juDelores Felix nior Carter Piche won the 120- St. Agnes. In his match for first, Section 2AA team championAttorney License No. 0387191 pound bracket and junior Ryan Shackle dropped a hard-fought ship final between Scott West 55 E. Fifth Street, Suite 400 Siegle did the same at 132. Piche 7-2 decision to Owatonna’s and Hutchinson. Mankato East St. Paul, MN 55101 #3-rated Peyton Robb. And for and New Ulm are also slated Phone: (651) 222 5863 controlled the action in his 4-1 FAX: (651) 297 6457 win over Owatonna’s Christian the St. Agnes wrestler Skeps, it to be in town with wrestling Published in the Belle Plaine Herald Scheffert, while Siegle had to would not be a good day facing action scheduled to begin at on Wednesdays, December 3, 10 and hold on to a 5-3 win over Roy- Scott West wrestlers as he lost 5 p.m. Scott West will follow 17, 2014. a second overtime match 3-1 to the Thursday night of wres-

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Hunters Register 111,000 Deer Through Third Weekend

Minnesota hunters registered 111,000 deer through the third and last weekend of firearms deer season, down 31,000 from the same period in 2013, according to the Minnesota DeSTATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT partment of Natural Resources.

STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF SCOTT So far this year during special FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT hunts and the archery, early FAMILY COURT DIVISION PROBATE DIVISION Case type: Dissolution with antlerless and firearms seasons, FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Child Court File No. 70-PR-14-20176 hunters have harvested 127,000 SUMMONS FOR NOTICE of informal deer, down from the 2013 toPUBLICATION probate of will and date harvest total of 160,000.

Court File No. 70-FA-13-22571 appointment of In Re the Marriage of: personal This year’s lower harvest is DELORES LYNN FELIX, representative AND by design because regulations Petitioner, NOTICE TO CREDITORS were implemented to place and Estate of more deer – particularly does HECTOR HUGO FELIX, Frank James Cinkle, Jr., Respondent.

– off limits to increase Minnea/k/a Frank J. Cinkle THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO sota’s deer population.

Decedent THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONNotice is given that an applicaThe DNR’s ongoing deer tion for informal probate of the DENT: Decedent's will dated September 19, YOU ARE HEREBY SUM- management work also in2012, ("Will"), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed David J. Cinkle, whose address is 9265 Overlook Trail, Eden Prairie, MN 55347, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent.

Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

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

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

Dated: November 25, 2014 Filed in Scott County Courts November 25, 2014 Heather M. Kendall Registrar Delores A. Beussman Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative James M. Clay, 0257242 Erika Stein Rosenhagen, 0390743 Morrison Sund PLLC 5125 County Road 101, Suite 200 Minnetonka, MN 55345 Telephone: 952.975.0050 Fax: 952.975.0058 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 3 and 10, 2014.

MONED and required to serve upon Petitioner’s attorney an Answer to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage which has been filed in the Office of the Court Administrator, First Judicial District, 200 4th Avenue West JC 115, Shakopee, Minnesota, within thirty (30) days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

The object of this proceeding is a dissolution of the marriage relationship and such division of property involved as the Court finds just.

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROVISIONS UNDER MINNESOTA LAW, SERVICE OF THIS SUMMONS MAKES THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO BOTH PARTIES TO THIS ACTION, UNLESS THEY ARE MODIFIED

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BY AN AGREEMENT IN WRITING, OR (iii) FOR RETAINING COUNSEL TO CARRY ON OR TO CONTEST THIS PROCEEDING; (2) NEITHER PARTY MAY HARASS THE OTHER PARTY; AND (3) ALL CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST BE MAINTAINED AND CONTINUED WITHOUT CHANGE IN COVERAGE OR BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION. IF YOU VIOLATE ANY OF THESE PROVISIONS, YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS BY THE COURT. (4) PARTIES TO A MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION PROCEEDING ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEMPT ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

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Additional deer were harvested during the late southeastern season, which ran through Sunday, Nov. 30, and the muzzleloader season, which began Saturday, Nov. 29, and continues through Sunday, Dec. 14. The archery season runs through Wednesday, Dec. 31.

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A trio of Scott West wrestlers got their first varsity wins. DeShawn Carter placed fourth at 182 as the sophomore picked up a pair of wins and narrowly missed making the finals as he lost a hotly-contested 8-6 decision to St. Paul Johnson’s Joel Robertson, who eventually went on to win the title.

At 195 pounds, eighth-grader Calvin Menke picked up his first Panther win with a pin of Tyler Miller of St. James before being pinned by Owatonna’s Griffin Thorn in the championship. At heavyweight, big Ben Alexander scored his first Scott West win with a pin of St. James’ Noah Sandmeyer as he went on to place fourth.

Scott West got a third-place finish from Brendan Mackedenz as he wrestled a good tournament and was also in the 120-pound bracket that was won by Piche. Dylan Johnson placed fifth at 160 and Adam Glisczinski competed but did not place in the top six of his bracket.

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H.S. Boys’ Basketball

Tigers Drop First Two Games

by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School boys’ basketball team dropped its first two games of the season, losing nonconference affairs at Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial 59-47 last Tuesday night and at Waterville-ElysianMorristown 67-36 this past Monday night.

The Tigers will be at GlencoeSilver Lake for another nonconference game 7:30 p.m. this Thursday before opening Minnesota River Conference play at home against Le Sueur-Henderson 7:30 p.m. next Tuesday.

LCWM 59, Tigers 47 Luke Narveson and Mitchel Stier, the only returning regulars from last year’s team, led Belle Plaine with 11 points apiece, which weren’t enough as the Tigers lost by a dozen in Lake Crystal last Tuesday night.

Taylor Lenz and Brady Johnson pitched in 10 and eight points, respectively, while Kincade Retzer (5) and Taylor Ponath (2) accounted for Belle Plaine’s only other seven points. Narveson, Johnson and Lenz each had seven rebounds to lead the Tigers in that department. Narveson had a teamhigh five assists.

Nick Thule sparked LCWM with 24 points, 13 rebounds and six assists. Mark Jacobs added 14 points.

“This was a typical first game.

We really suffered from lack of experience,” said Tigers coach John Wellner. “Offensively, we didn’t attack the basket as much as we need to and settled too much for jump shots. Defensively, we didn’t finish possessions by blocking out and rebounding. We gave up 14 second-chance points off 18 offensive rebounds, which is way too many.

“There were some bright spots however,” Wellner continued.

“Taylor Lenz played the best game of his career so far and Brady Johnson had a great second half rebounding and finishing around the basket. Overall, it was just the first game. We have a lot of things to work on, but this a great group of hard workers and these issues will not be factors for us at the end of the year.”

WEM 67, Tigers 36 WEM already had two games under its belt, losing to Jordan 58-57 and beating Le SueurHenderson 69-65. Belle Plaine was the Bucs’ third Minnesota River Conference opponent of the season, and judging by the final score, the easiest as they hammered the visiting Tigers by 31 points.

But that did not lessen the confidence Wellner has in his team for the long haul.

“It may not seem like it, but we played a lot better in this game than we did in the first game,” he said. “Our struggle right now is offense. We aren’t making enough shots. Part of that is because we aren’t getting easy shots by running effectively, and part of it is because we’re not being patient in the halfcourt offense. We did improve much more defensively and we rebounded a lot better. The guys keep working hard and it will show later in the year.

Right now, we just have to focus on making the simple plays every time and not trying for a

Bowling Results

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Scott West’s David Flynn, in his first match of the season, pinned his opponent from Minneapolis Roosevelt Saturday in Faribault. He went on to win the 138-pound title.

H.S. Wrestling

Scott West Crowns 7 Champs, Captures Faribault Invite The Scott West wrestling team opened its 25th season by winning the 42nd annual Faribault Dick Shiels Invitational for the second time in program history.

The Panthers amassed 228.5 Belle Plaine’s Luke Narveson, putting up a jumper, had 11 team points behind the strength points against LCWM last Tuesday night in Lake Crystal. of seven individual champi(Photo by Patty Narveson) ons as they bettered runner-up Owatonna’s 178.5 points by a 55 point margin. Rounding out Dec. 13 vs. Waseca special play.” the field were Tri-City United No one reached double fig- Dec. 16 at Blue Earth Area (126), Austin (113), Faribault ures in scoring for Belle Plaine, Dec. 19 at Sibley East (103), Royalton (92), St. James which was led by Narveson Jan. 5 vs. Faribault BA (85), St. Paul Johnson (48), with seven points, followed Jan. 8 at Tri-City United Minneapolis Roosevelt (36)

by Retzer and Lenz with six Jan. 10 vs. St. Peter and St. Agnes (14). apiece.

Jan. 13 at Jordan “It was good to get our wresZac Olson and Cole Pope led Jan. 16 vs. Mayer Lutheran tlers back out on the mat again WEM in scoring with 22 and 20 Jan. 20 vs. Norwood YA in competition,” comments points, respectively. The Bucs Jan. 22 vs. GFW Scott West coach Darren Scott West’s Jackson Stauffacher (on top) won the 113-pound led 28-16 at halftime.

Jan. 23 at New Ulm Ripley. “We put together some title at Saturday’s invitational in Faribault.

No other statistics were avail- Jan. 27 at Le Sueur-Hend. good wrestling sequences, able prior to Tuesday’s press Jan. 30 at Watertown-M which certainly will give us time.

Feb. 3 vs. Sibley East something to build off of for 2014-15 BPHS Boys’ Feb. 5 vs. Tri-City United the upcoming year and winning Basketball Results and Feb. 10 vs. Jordan the team championship was an Remaining Schedule Feb. 13 at Mayer Lutheran added bonus.”

Nov. 25 at LCWM L 59-47 Feb. 17 vs. Norwood YA Scott West had its pinning Dec. 1 at WEM L L 67-36 Feb. 24 Start Subsection shoes on as it had five wrestlers Dec. 4 at Glencoe-SL Mar. 6 Section Champ. that pinned their way through Dec. 9 vs. LS-H Mar. 11-14 State Tournament their respective weight classes.

Dec. 12 vs. Watertown-M Leading the way in the championship finals was freshman Jackson Stauffacher at 113 pounds as he made quick work of Austin’s Chris Romero, taking the Packer down and locking him up in a cradle with the pin fall coming at 19 seconds.

Junior Ben Kelvington folThe Belle Plaine High School Dec. 29-30 at NYA Tourney lowed at 126 pounds as he drove girls’ basketball team opened Jan. 9 vs. Tri-City United Royalton’s Michael Petron to the 2014-15 season with a non- Jan. 10 vs. St. Peter his back with a bar arm and a conference game at Waterville- Jan. 13 at Sibley East pin call at 1:36.

Elysian-Morristown Tuesday Jan. 13 at Jordan night after this edition of the Jan. 16 at Mayer Lutheran At 138 pounds, senior David Herald went to press.

Flynn used a roll through half Jan. 20 vs. Norwood YA to bury St. Paul Johnson’s Luis The Tigers will take on Farib- Jan. 22 at GFW Cirillo in 59 seconds. ault Bethlehem Academy in an- Jan. 23 at Le Sueur-Hend. other nonconference game 7:30 Jan. 27 vs. New Ulm It was an every other weight p.m. this Thursday at the BPHS Jan. 29 vs. Watertown-M class pin fest as freshman 152gym. The BPHS dance team Feb. 2 vs. Nicollet pounder Tyler Buesgens kept will perform at halftime. the pattern alive as he decked Feb. 3 at Sibley East Owatonna’s Blake Westpahl 2014-15 BPHS Girls’ Feb. 6 at Tri-City United with a headlock that sent the Basketball Schedule Feb. 10 vs. Jordan Huskie flying to his back and Dec. 2 at WEM Feb. 13 vs. Mayer Lutheran the pin fall call at 1:02.

Dec. 4 vs. Faribault BA Feb. 17 at Norwood YA Senior 170-pounder Andrew Dec. 11 vs. Glencoe-SL Feb. 20 vs. Le Sueur-Hend.

Fogarty concluded the pattern Dec. 12 at JWP Feb. 24 at Watertown-M Dec. 16 at Fairmont Mar. 2 Start Subsection Wrestling The Panthers’ Brendan Mackedanz, left, placed third at SatDec. 18 vs. Sibley East Mar. 13 Section Champ. urday’s invitational in Faribault. (continued on page 14) Dec. 19 at LCWM Mar. 17-21 State Tournament

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Late Results Online Results from Belle Plaine High School varsity sports that take place after press time on Tuesdays can be found at www. belleplaineherald.com and/ or on the Herald’s Facebook page.

Scott County Snowmobile Safety Training The Scott County Sheriff’s Office will again be sponsoring DNR-based CD Youth Snowmobile Training Dec. 13-14.

Classes will be held at the Scott County Regional Training Facility on Valley View Drive in Jordan. Snowmobiles will be provided. Prior to attending the training, youth ages 11-15 must contact the Minnesota DNR and obtain an interactive CD. To register for the classes or for more information, call The Panthers’ Tyler Buesgens (on top) was dominant in Saturday’s invitational in Faribault, 952-496-8322 or visit the DNR winning the 152-pound championship. website.

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Members of First Presbyterian Church and volunteers assembled, wrapped and delivered over 960 shoeboxes filled with gifts and messages of God’s love to a processing center in Bloomington. The boxes will be shipped to children in impoverished countries in time for Christmas.

‘Operation Show ‘Em Some Love’ Thanks to the generosity of the community, family and friends, Pastor Mike Finch of Discovery Assembly of God Church (left) and Jim Koonst of Stier Transportation expect to prepare and deliver about 70 boxes filled with gifts and treats soldiers don’t readily enjoy to the Belle Plaine Post Office today (Dec. 3) in “Operation Show ‘Em Some Love.” The boxes will be shipped to members of the U.S. Air Force Reserves 934th Airlift Wing – a group known as The Flying Vikings. Koonst’s son, Tyler, is a sergeant with the 934th. The boxes should be in Kuwait by Christmas.

Small Business Saturday The ring of the till was music to Jim Steffen’s ears on Small Business Saturday. Steffen’s Hardware enjoyed a busy day Saturday (Nov. 29). Steffen had promoted Small Business Saturday to remind potential customers of the benefits of shopping at a hometown business. It’s a contrast to the day before, Black Friday.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T CLIMB Theatre’s (from left) Haley Sisler (AJ), Brad Widener (Joey) and Brittani Copeland presented “Game On!” to Oak Crest Elementary School students Thursday morning (Nov. 20). The play offered students a lesson on the value of respecting each other and the environment by treating them as they would want to be treated. The three actors discussed the message briefly with students before the children returned to class for the day.

No Verdict Yet in Sibley East $43.05 Million Referendum Case

The case of Sibley East’s contested building bond referendum was heard in Sibley County District Court yesterday (Dec. 2). A ruling was not made by the time the Herald went to press.

At 10 a.m., District Court Judge Kevin Eide, who normally hears cases in Carver County District Court, began consider-

ing testimony supporting Nathan Kranz’s claims the passage of Sibley East School District’s $43.05 million bond referendum should be rejected. Kranz, of rural Gaylord, claims the district didn’t follow state law when publishing documents related to the referendum in its legal newspapers, the Gaylord Hub ad Arlington Enterprise.

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Kranz also named Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie as a defendant in the lawsuit.

The Sibley East School District is seeking dismissal of Kranz’s lawsuit and reimbursement of its fees and costs allowed under state statute.

More than a dozen district residents are helping to fund Kranz’s lawsuit. Attorney Erick Kaardal of Mohrman & Kaardal is representing Kranz.

The approved bonding bill would fund the building of a new elementary in Gaylord and renovate the existing elementary school in Arlington.

The bond referendum was approved Nov. 4 by 96 votes, 1,634-1,538.

Johnson (continued from page 1)

boxes to a Minneapolis processing center in 2003, Johnson is stepping aside as the face of the effort at the church. The demands of work and family and the need for time for herself brought Johnson to a point where she told her fellow congregants she couldn’t continue the work.

The church council will decide at a meeting next month if First Presbyterian Church will continue its participation in Operation Christmas Child.

She hopes it will continue.

“The kids are sad about it.

They looked forward to it,” she said. “They’ve been very supportive.”

Johnson, 54, still has a large amount of gifts that could still be packed into shoeboxes and prepared for delivery to impoverished children in developing countries. If the church decides to continue, she’ll hand the items over to the church and her successor. If First Presbyterian opts against ongoing participation in Operation Christmas Child, Johnson plans to donate the gifts to the processing center.

Johnson lives in Shakopee, though she grew up in Jordan and attended First Presbyterian for years during her youth. Her parents, Gesina and Vernon Baumgard and their children, were invited to attend church by the Hagerman family of Belle Plaine.

As an adult, she has moved around over the years, living in different communities and attending different churches.

When she moved back to Shakopee in the mid-1990s, Johnson’s return to First Presbyterian was a matter of when, not if. Its size suits her well.

“You are able to get involved here,” she said. “They accept anybody.”

in Lakeville have also donated generously to Operation Christmas Child.

As a child, she knows her dad was laid off from his job at Continental Machine in Savage.

She and her siblings weren’t supposed to know about it, the loss of the job meant Christmas might not come to the Baumgard household that year.

But thanks to donations from area churches, ‘Santa’ made it to the family’s house in Jordan that year.

“Think of how that can affect a child. It’s a mission project that goes to different countries, but it’s still Christmas for a child,” she said.

For Mom

The other driving force behind Johnson’s participation in Operation Christmas Child was her mom, Gesina. Despite the debilitating effects of congestive heart failure, Denise and her mom would spend time hunting for bargains. Gesina would also periodically slip her daughter a few extra dollars to buy additional gift items.

Gesina would help pack boxes until she no longer had the

strength. For years, Denise spent nights with her mom, who was in hospice care. “She enjoyed it. She didn’t wrap the boxes, but she touched everything in them,” Johnson said.

Gesina finally succumbed to heart failure last summer. Tomorrow, Johnson and her family will celebrate a last Thanksgiving in their parents’ house before it is to be sold. Her mother’s passing, along with the untimely death of a sisterin-law the previous November, coupled with growing responsibility at work, has convinced Johnson it’s time to step back and take time for herself.

But Johnson won’t close the door on future participation in the effort.

There’s still plenty of gifts for Operation Christmas Child in Gesina’s basement. If the church council decides to continue the tradition, she’ll deliver the gifts to the church. If not, they’ll go to a distribution center.

“I want them to go where they belong,” she said. “If they don’t (continue Operation Christmas Child), I’ll understand.”

Southern Valley Alliance Seeking ‘Gifts of Hope’ for Holidays

For the families Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women serves, the holiday season can be a difficult time. The Belle Plaine-based organization is seeking donations to its Gifts of Hope program to make the season brighter for people in need.

For example, gift cards to like Wal-Mart, Target and other reFrom the Beginning tailers can help moms and famOperation Christmas Child ilies with the essentials needed at First Presbyterian started as for everyday life and gifts, too. an inter-generational effort. SVABW is also suggesting In 2003, Sunday school students assembled 17 boxes. The gifts are purchased throughout the year. Using donations of money, Johnson looks for good deals at closeout sales, after-holiday sales – anywhere she can stretch a dollar. “After every holiday, there’s always a clearance sale,” she said.

The boxes are divided between boys and girls and by age groups, starting in toddlers, preteens and young teens. Soon older children got involved in the packing and the wrapping of the shoeboxes. Then, adults started helping out in ever-increasing numbers.

Johnson was a woman on a mission. “The more I talked about it, the more they got excited about it,” she said.

By 2005, Operation Christmas Child grew to 161 boxes from First Presbyterian. 2006 saw 219 boxes packed and wrapped.

The next year, the congregation donated its money and time to assemble 318 boxes. By 2010, 536 boxes came from the church.

The numbers continued to grow. In 2011, the church’s members contributed to assembling and packed 617 shoeboxes. In 2012, the church’s members generated 672 shoeboxes. The following year saw the only decrease in the dozen years Johnson worked with Operation Christmas Child. The donations dropped to 473.

But this year saw a huge rebound. First Presbyterian’s output topped 960 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.

Johnson is so proud of the generosity and the Christian charity First Presbyterian displays through its actions. That pride is as individual and heartfelt as the reason she kept working on the program. Playing a role in helping a child open a shoebox filled with gifts is a personal thing for Johnson.

Her co-workers at Fleet Farm

people consider donating everyday essentials for children ages infant to 3 years, 4-7 and 8-12 because women may leave their house without the time to pack all the items needed, like toys, games and movies.

Donations for the alliance’s Gifts of Hope program will be accepted through Dec. 8. For more information, or suggestions on what makes a good donation, call Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women at 952-873-4214.

201 W Main St. Belle Plaine, MN 952.873.2296 statebankbp.com