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Lutheran Home, Ridgeview Announce Plans for Health and Wellness Campus Plan Includes 55-Unit Housing Complex
Belle Plaine’s (from left) Tina Soller, Lisa Fahey, Chris Skluzacek and Jodi Kechely teamed up to help their longtime friend, Robin Claassen, as she mourns the tragic death of her husband, Roger. Fahey and the group wrote a letter to radio station KDWB, which selected Claassen as the first recipient of this year’s “Christmas Wish” program.
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On the way home from a luncheon after Roger Claassen’s funeral in October, a group of Belle Plaine women talked about how they could help their friend in the coming months as she mourned the loss of her husband. Last Tuesday (Dec. 1), with the help of radio station KDWB, the group made good on an ongoing pledge to support their friend since junior high, Robin (Yahnke) Claassen. Lisa (Carlson) Fahey, Tina (Johnson) Soller, Jodi (Fahey) Kechely and Chris (Anderson) Skluzacek grew up in Belle Plaine with Yahnke. Yahnke’s parents moved Princeton, Minn. when she was in eighth grade. The approximately 80 miles between Belle Plaine and Princeton couldn’t weaken the bond between the quintet. Despite the move, the group – members of BPHS’s Class of 1990 -- reunited during long weekends, holiday breaks from school and summer vacations over the years. Claassen frequently came back to Belle Plaine, both to see her friends and visit family that still lives in the area. She married her high school sweetheart in September of
The Lutheran Home Association (TLHA) and Ridgeview Medical Center have announced they are planning a new health and wellness destination in Belle Plaine. The campus will feature a clinic connected to a senior living facility on a 12acre site near the northwest corner of Highway 169 and County Road 3. Focusing on community needs and wants, the project will promote rehabilitation and well-
ness in addition to offering specialty providers and premier senior living. “By providing a health and wellness campus for the community members, including seniors, we are investing in the long-term future of individuals,” said Michael Klatt, TLHA’s president and CEO. “It is a privilege to have the opportunity to continue to serve Belle Plaine and the surrounding areas.” Family practice and internal medicine will form the basis of care at the clinic, with ad-
ditional providers offering pediatrics, orthopedics, dermatology and obstetrics. TLHA has committed to constructing 55 units of housing encompassing a mixture of independent and assisted living. The nonprofit currently has 178 senior living units on its 22-acre Belle Plaine campus. Last month, the Belle Plaine City Council approved an amendment to the purchase agreement it made earlier this
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Favorable Weather Results in Steady Progress on Bridge Embankments, Pier Belle Plaine City Engineer Joe Duncan reports this week that the general contractor (S.M. Hentges and Sons of Jordan) has taken advantage of favorable weather this fall. “Late-season rains did little to slow progress, rather they helped achieve density in the compacted granular material. Steady progress has slowly revealed the recognizable bridge embankments on either side of Highway 169.
“Other work completed to date includes city utility work on the south side of Highway 169 and partial construction of the pier located in the Highway 169 median,” Duncan continued. “The northbound Highway 169 left turn lane at County Road 3 was also modified to accommodate the median pier, yet still allow traffic to make this movement until the overpass is open to traffic.” Duncan said that the fall work
will soon “come to an abrupt halt” as the embankment is completed and the borrow site is secured for the winter. No work is scheduled for the winter months (January through March) and is expected to resume in April. Duncan added that when the bridge opens, which is expected to be next August, both median left turn lanes will be removed. The final completion date for the project is Oct. 14.
Claassen and her daughters (from left) Megan, Grace and Allison have gifts beneath the tree at the family home in Princeton this Christmas thanks to KDWB’s “Christmas Wish” and friends back in Belle Plaine. (Photo courtesy KDWB) 2001. She and Roger had three daughters – Megan, 19; Grace, 10; and Allison, 8. Monday evening, Oct. 19, Roger Claassen was riding his motorcycle on county road in Baldwin Township, not far from their house. Around 7:30
p.m., a deer struck him. A group of witnesses went to help him any way they could, but as the witnesses approached Claassen, the driver of an oncoming
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A good-sized fire kept visitors warm while listening to Christmas carols and awaiting the lighting of Belle Plaine’s community Christmas tree.
Three Speak at Tax Hearing, Tell City Council Taxes Are Too High by Dan Ruud Only three people from the audience spoke during Monday night’s city truth in taxation public hearing at Belle Plaine City Hall but each one of them had plenty to say. Starting out was Mark Warner, who said his taxes are so high that when he spoke to an assessor about it he was told he “should talk to the city council because it’s the most taxed city in Scott County.” Paul Chard, one of just three council members present because Mayor Mike Pingalore was out of town and recently appointed council member Henry Pressley has not yet been sworn in, told Warner that the city has in recent years spent money to help bring more people and industry to Belle Plaine. One example Chard brought up was the overpass project scheduled to be completed next
year, which the council hopes will in the long term help ease the local tax burden. However, Chard did not disagree with Warner that current taxes are too high, nor did fellow Council Member Gary Trost. “There are two people on this council who voted against this (2016) budget – me and Paul (Chard),” said Trost, who along with Chard accounted for the no votes during the council’s 3-2 vote in November to approve a 3.4 percent property tax levy increase for 2016. The other two speakers from
the audience, Trace Selly and Bob Behnke, echoed much of what Warner had to say. Selly said that “common discussion in Belle Plaine is that taxes here are way too high and there are a lot of disappointed people.” He added that his family recently built a new home in Belle Plaine and they have become very concerned about the tax situation and hope that they won’t end up “having to move away” like a number of other
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Still Time to Sign Up for Home Decorating Contest You can sign up now to enter the Belle Plaine Rotary Club’s annual Holiday Home Lighting Contest. Judging will take place Dec. 18-19 and winners will be announced in the Herald on Dec. 23, including photographs of
the top decorated homes. Prizes will also be awarded, for which the Rotary is seeking contributions from local business and organizations. To have your home placed on the list for judging, contact Diane Skelley at 952-873-2467.
Visiting With Santa Megan Zwick, 6, and her younger brother, Elijah, 2, visited with Santa and Mrs. Claus last Thursday evening (Dec. 3) at the Belle Plaine Historical Society Museum adjacent to the Hooper-Bowler-Hillstrom Historical House. The Zwicks and a few hundred other Belle Plaine and area residents visited the house for the lighting of Belle Plaine’s community Christmas tree. The evening included carolers, crafts, cookies, wagon rides and door prizes.
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BPHS Choir Students Performing Before Holidays Choir students at Belle Plaine Junior-Senior High School will be performing holiday concerts in the next few weeks before the holiday break. Monday (Dec. 14, 7 p.m.), approximately 320 choir students in eighth- through 12th grades will be performing in BPHS’s South Gymnasium. The concert will include members of The Noteables, an area adult choir, joining the student choir in “Do You Hear What I Hear� and “Silent Night� with choir students.
The performance will also include a sign choir of 20 BPHS students using sign language. They will sign to “How Bethlehem Skies.� Dec. 11, approximately 56 Belle Plaine eighth-graders will be part of a 2,000-plus-student choir performing in Mall of America Rotunda. The performance is a cancer fund-raiser. The late-Zach Sobiech, a Stillwater High School student, wrote and performed the song, “Clouds.� It was about
his battle with cancer. The song was released in December of 2012. He passed away in May of 2013. Belle Plaine School District Superintendent Ryan Laager worked in the Stillwater School District at the time and assisted Sobiech and his family. He will speak with the eighthgrade choir students about that relationship this week. Monday, Dec. 21 (noon to 1 p.m.), BPHS choir students will again perform in the Mall of America Rotunda.
Learning About Minnesota Ron Schara -- the creator and host of “Minnesota Bound,� a TV show about the state’s environment and wildlife -- visited with sixth-graders at Oak Crest Elementary School Tuesday morning (Dec. 8). He shared with the 125 students stories about his experiences afield, both in Minnesota and around the world. After visiting Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center earlier this fall, the students have been studying Minnesota history in their social studies classes. Schara’s visit complemented the lessons. His trusty sidekick, the black lab “Raven,� was unable to make the trip to Belle Plaine.
Ugly, Uglier, Ugliest Jason Piche was the winner of the Belle Plaine Chamber’s “Ugliest Christmas Sweater� contest Friday night. Contestants visited downtown establishments before the winners were announced at Neisen’s Corner Bar. Piche’s “ugliest sweater� -- a gift from his girlfriend -- was deemed uglier than sweaters worn by Brenda Holtberg (left) and Lynette Koepp (right). Piche said his red pants and white loafers helped him win ugly-sweater bragging rights for the night.
Winter Concert The Belle Plaine junior and senior high bands presented their annual Winter Concert Monday night at the school’s north gym. The bands, directed by Jeanine Kruschke, included the seventh grade band (above), high school jazz ensemble, eighth grade band, high school percussion ensemble and concert band.
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people have. Selly said he would have liked to see more people at the hearing but acknowledged that turnouts at such gatherings are typically low. Chard, who agreed that more people should come to taxation public hearings, said one way to lower local taxes is to reduce amenities, but asked “if you do that, which ones do you want to cut?� Warner offered up trails. “Do we really need them when people are moving away?� he asked. Behnke handed out a document that showed the property taxes of each city and township in Scott County based on a property value of $446,200. He noted the high property taxes of Belle Plaine, adding that Belle Plaine is a good place to live, but seeing the city’s taxes are 15 percent higher than the next highest on the list, he questioned why? City Administrator Holly Kreft explained that one of the reasons for higher property taxes is that a number of market values have gone up. She also said that after years of modest tax hikes in Prior Lake, that city is increasing its property tax levy by 10 percent next year. RuntoBPH According the Minnesota Department 12/9of Revenue, the 2016 preliminary property tax levies for all Minnesota cities will total approximately $2.142 billion compared with $2.036 billion in 2015, a 5.2 percent increase. Not valid with other offers
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Because there was not a quorum due to the absence of Mayor Mike Pingalore and recently appointed Council Member Henry Pressley not yet sworn in, Monday night’s regular meeting of the Belle Plaine City Council was postponed until tonight (Wednesday), prior to which Pressley will be sworn in. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Members of the Minnesota State Class 2A champion Belle Plaine High School volleyball team will be present and recognized shortly after the start of the meeting.
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Hottinger of S.Milwaukee, WI; daughter, Regi (Dick) Nachbar of Caldwell, ID; brothers, George Meyer of Mankato and Bob Meyer of Lyons, NY; sisters, Rita (Wayne) Lundquist of Carver, Elizabeth (Ted) Kellerman of Aitkin and Catherine Laird of Anaheim, CA; grandchildren, Dana (Mary), and Jeff Hottinger, Carla (Keith) Hall, Laurie (Greg) Barr, Nick (Holly) Nachbar, Gina (Curt) Drellack; 17 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Den (1994); infant son, Kenneth; infant sister, Rose; brothers, Bill, Ben, Elmer, Walter Meyer; and sister, Marie Albrecht. Memorial donations can be made to The Alzheimer’s Association or charity of choice.
Lucille C. Hottinger Lucille Catherine Hottinger, 98, of Belle Plaine, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 7 at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church in Belle Plaine. Fr. Brian Lynch officiated. Visitation was one hour prior to the Mass at church on Monday morning. Interment was in Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery in Belle Plaine. Lucille was born in Belle Plaine February 13, 1917 to John and Catherine (Vos) Meyer. She graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1934 and had fond memories of playing on the varsity girls basketball team during her high school days. On August 11, 1936 she married Dennis Hottinger at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Belle Plaine. Den and “Luss� ran the Stop Inn Cafe in town until 1959. She then worked several years at the plastics plant in town and then at Midland Glass in Shakopee for 17 years until her retirement in 1982. She was a lifelong member of her parish women’s circles and enjoyed cross-stitch needlework, all kinds of card-playing—especially her various bridge club activities. She also collected old jewelry pieces to create decorative wall hangings and especially enjoyed hunting for such treasures at garage sales. In her earlier years she loved finding furniture bargains at auctions and she and Den would rehabilitate them with sandpaper, elbow grease, persistence, love, and the perfect wood finish. Their descendants still proudly use them, and they are fitting reminders of her tenacity, patience, stubbornness, inner strength, kindness, generosity, lively spirit and enduring faith and love. By her example, Lucille taught us how to work hard, laugh heartily, and live joyously—we are blessed and grateful. For her beloved Den’s funeral she chose this quote from St. Thomas More: “Pray for me, as I will for thee, that we may merrily meet in heaven�. It gives us great comfort and peace to know that now in the cool of the day, Den and Luss dance merrily together in the garden with the Lord. Forever step lightly, Sweet Lucille. She is survived by sons Doug of Belle Plaine and Dave (Edith)
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Marcella Koenig Marcella Koenig, 91, of New Prague, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015, peacefully surrounded by her family at her home at Philipp’s Square. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, December 12 at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Union Hill with Father David Barrett officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, December 11 from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday morning from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Bruzek Funeral Home. Burial will take place after Mass in the church cemetery. Marcella was born March 2, 1924, in Derrynane Township, Le Sueur County, MN, to Henry J. and Anna C. (Wacker) Bendzick. They lived in the St. Thomas area until about age 2, moved briefly to Hastings, and then settled in the Jordan area where she attended school until about 6th grade, when she had to quit school due to illness. Marcella married Joseph J. Koenig on June 8, 1943, in Jordan. After marriage, she completed her GED in her 30’s and then went on to complete her degree in teaching at Mankato State College. She taught elementary school in New Prague for 16 years. They were unable to have children so adopted seven children and raised them while farming and teaching. Marcella was active throughout her life. She belonged to St. John’s Altar Society, Catholic Aid, American Legion Auxiliary, and Pioneer Power Association. She was the religious education coordinator at St. John’s Catholic Church for most of her life, retiring at age 80. She made countless quilts and lap blankets, donating many of them to the vets and other charitable or-
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The Lutheran Home Campus in Belle Plaine is again inviting community groups, family members and organizations to share their Christmas joy and carol throughout the halls of its buildings. There are 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 them. Group leaders are asked to call at 952-873-2174 to coordinate their group’s visit.
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Our Lady of The Prairie Catholic Church - Belle Plaine Fr. Brian Lynch 952-873-6564 Wednesday, December 9 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 9:00 am – 10:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, December 10 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 7:00 pm -10:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Friday, December 11 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass Saturday, December 12 4:15 p.m. Mass Sunday, December 13 8:00 am Mass 10:00 am Mass Tuesday, December 15 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 9:00 am – 11:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, December 16 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 9:00 am – 10:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration St. John Lutheran Church 148 S. Chestnut Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Pastor Mark Johnson Pastor Sarah Timian sjlc@frontiernet.net 952-873-6492 Wednesday, Dec. 9 4:30 Youth Choir 5:30 Pizza 6:00 Conf. & Connect 6:30 Worship Choir Thursday, Dec. 10 7:00 Executive Committee Saturday, Dec. 12 7:00 Weight Watchers 10:00 Buesgens Party Sunday, Dec. 13 Holy Communion 8 & 10:30 a.m. Worship 9:15 Sunday School 12:00 Party - Buech Monday, Dec. 14 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 6:30 Boy Scouts Tuesday, Dec. 15 1:00 Quilting Wednesday, Dec. 16 3:00 Staff meeting 4:30 Youth Choir 5:30 Pizza 6:00 Conf. & Connect 6:30 Worship Choir Sand Creek Baptist Church Loving Serving and Obeying Christ Currently Meeting at 312 Water St., Jordan 9 a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship & Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service First Presbyterian Church 219 W. Main Street, Belle Plaine 952-873-2966 Pastor Don Genereux www.fpcbelleplaine.org fpcbelleplaine@frontiernet. net Inspirational Message Line 952-583-3302 Mon.-Fri., December 7th-11th FPC Serves Meals on Wheels Wednesday, December 9th Visitations Sunday, December 13th Third Sunday of Advent 9:00 am Worship Service & Sunday School Wednesday, December 16th Visitations
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Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church 500 West Church Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-6545 Pastor John H. Meyer Pastor Timothy Redfield www.trinitybelleplaine.org Wednesday, December 9 5:30 p.m. Advent Supper (Hosted by Anniversary Committee) 6 p.m. Catechism Class 7 p.m. Midweek Advent Service (Usher Team 5) 3rd -4th sings 8 p.m. Membership Classes Thursday, December 10 7 p.m. Men’s Choir sings at Kingsway Friday, December 11 5:30 p.m. Home Basketball Games vs. Mt. Olive, Delano Saturday, December 12 9 a.m. Birthday Breakfast for Jesus 1 p.m. Home Basketball Games vs. Bloomington Lutheran Sunday, December 13 8 a.m. Bible Study 9 a.m. Worship Service with Pastor Del Begalka (Usher Team 6/Video: Kaletka) Grades K-2 sing 10 a.m. Coffee Hour (Hosted by Anniversary Committee) 10 a.m. STiC Bake Sale 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study (Viewing of “My Son, My Savior�) and Sunday School 12 p.m. STiC Christmas Party 6:30 p.m. Senior Choir Monday, December 14 7 p.m. Financial Stewardship Committee Meeting 7 p.m. Women’s Bible Study at Angela Parrish’s House Tuesday, December 15 Rotary Tree Gift Pick-up in the morning 1p.m. Trinity Knotters 7 p.m. Council Meeting Wednesday, December 16 5:30 p.m. Advent Supper (Taco Bar hosted by STiC) 6 p.m. Catechism Class 7 p.m. Joint Choir Advent Service (Usher Team 1/Video: Meuleners) 8 p.m. Membership Classes
Redeemer Lutheran Church 14226 W. 280th Street, Henderson, Pr. Diane Goulson 507-665-2932 On Highway 19, 2 miles East of Highway 169 Wednesday, Dec. 9           1:30 – 3:30 pm Hats for the Homeless, Patty’s Place 6:30 pm Confirmation  Thursday, Dec. 10               Noon-1:30 p.m. LS-H Ministerial: Home Plate 7:00 pm LifeTree CafÊ, LS Mall, The Branch Friday, Dec. 11 6-7:30 p.m. Feed My Starving Children, Chanhassen Sunday, December 13 Third Sunday of Advent 8:30 am Sunday School, Teen Times, Adult Education 9:30 am Worship 11 a.m. Caroling at the BP Nursing Home Wednesday, Dec. 16           6:30 pm Confirmation
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St. Joseph Catholic Church 213 South 6th Street Henderson, MN 56044 507-248-3550 Weekday Mass: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:00 a.m. Thurs. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Mass at 6:00 pm Fri. Dec. 25 Christmas Day Mass t 9:00 am Fri. Jan.1 New Years Day Mass at 9 am & St. John-Assumption Parish 26523 200th Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Father Sam 507-248-3550 Sundays: 10 a.m. Mass Thursday Dec. 24 Mass at 4:00 pm Fri. Dec. 25 No Christmas Day Mass Thurs. Dec. 31 New Years Eve Mass at 6 pm Fri. Jan. 1 No New Years Day Mass
Zion Lutheran Church & School 14745 County Road 153 Cologne, MN 55322 952-466-3379 e-mail: brendathompsonzion@gmail.com St. Paul’s United Pastor: Eric Zacharias Church of Christ Wednesday, 9th 111 S. 6th Street, Henderson 9:30 AM - “The Bible on Trial� Pastor-Deb Meyer 5:30 PM - Confirmation 507-248-3594 (Office) 6:15 PM - Evening Meal Dec. 13 7:00 PM - “The Bible on Trial� 10am Worship 7:30 PM - Choir Practice Thursday, 10th Holy Family Academy & GBB vs. Cologne Academy Chapel Sunday, 13th Traditional Latin Mass 8:45 AM - Sunday School For 10679 182nd St., Families Belle Plaine, MN 56011 9:30 AM - Worship (C) (952) 873-2582 or 873-6613 Tuesday, 15th (coord.) 7:30 - Evangelism Meeting Fr. Otto Keiser 8 PM - Dartball @ Mayer Sundays Wednesday, 16th 2:15 p.m. Confessions 2:40 p.m. Rosary / 3 p.m. 9:30 AM “The Real St. Nick� 5:30 - Confirmation Mass Academy Mass - call for times 6:15 PM - Evening Meal 7 PM - “The Real St. Nick� 7:30 PM - Choir Practice West Union Lutheran Church River Rock Church 15820 Market Ave. Sunday Worship Service, Cologne, MN 55315 Children’s Church & Nursery Church: 952-466-5678 at Chatfield Elem. School, westunion1@juno.com 330 S. Market St. Pastor: Wolfgang Laudert riverrockchurch.com Wednesday, Dec. 9 (952) 873-5453 6:30 p.m. Confirmation PO Box 184 7 p.m. Choir Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Saturday, Dec. 12 email: staff@riverrock10 a.m. Christmas Program/ church.com Practice Lead Pastor Rev. Chris Teien Pizza Party Associate Pastor Dan Jetto Youth Group Baking (*Please call for small groups Sunday, Dec. 13 locations) 9 a.m. Christmas Program *330 S. Market St. 10 a.m. Smorgasbord/Youth **124 W. Main St. Group Bake Sale Wednesday, Dec 9 R: Wayne Mortensen 6:30pm Kids Adventure Club* A: Carter Kienholz 6:30pm Jr. High Youth Group* Monday, Dec. 14 10 a.m. Newsletter Articles 7:00pm Sr High Youth Group** Friday, Dec 11 Due 1:00pm Women’s Bible Study Wednesday, Dec. 16 @ Belle Plaine 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Saturday, Dec 12 7 p.m. Choir 8:00am Prayer Meeting** St. Thomas Catholic Church 9:30am “Simplify� Bible Study in Jordan Sunday, Dec. 20 Sunday, Dec 13 9 a.m. Fr. James will celebrate 9:30am Coffee, Food and Mass Fellowship Time Friday, Dec. 25 9 a.m. Fr. James will celebrate- 10am Worship Service* Mass
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Ney Nature Bird Count Dec. 19 The Ney Nature Center in Henderson will host the annual Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, Dec. 19 for the 19th consecutive year. At the same time, thousands of volunteers throughout the Americas will take part in this adventure that has become a family tradition for generations. Families, professional birders or ‘newbies,’ binoculars, bird guides, checklists in hand, will observe their bird feeding stations or explore select areas within a 7.5 mile radius of the Ney Nature Center. Much of Le Sueur, all of Henderson and the southeast fringe of Belle Plaine are part of the Ney count. Prior to the turn of the 20th century, people engaged in a holiday tradition known as the Christmas “Side Hunt,” choos-
ing sides and going afield with guns. Whoever brought in the biggest pile of feather and furred quarry won the hunt. Frank M. Chapman, an ornithologist of the time, created the Count as an alternative to the slaughter. Last December, almost 100 youngsters through oldsters assisted in this exciting adventure in the Ney area and beyond. The data gathered becomes part of the Audubon state and national database. As disease, habitat decimation and weather changes deplete bird numbers, this information becomes increasingly valuable. Join the fun. The counting process is simple. Interested parties are invited to contact the Ney Nature Center for count forms and additional information by calling 507-248-3474.
Lutheran Home (continued from page 1) year regarding land for a clinic Ridgeview plans to construct next year near the new overpass project area. City Administrator Holly Kreft reported that the purchase agreement, including a $1 price tag for the property, would expire Dec. 1. However, Ridgeview had since entered into a formal partnership with The Lutheran Home Association that is proposed to also include a senior housing center and wellness facility near the site.
“This has necessitated an extension to the planning process,” stated Kreft. The amendment extends the closing date for the property to May 1. Kreft said a groundbreaking is still anticipated for May. “They (Ridgeview and The Lutheran Home) are in the process of finalizing an architect for the project and plan to submit applications in December or January,” Kreft reported.
Ask A Trooper by Sgt. Troy Christianson of the Minnesota State Patrol Question: I cannot find it in any of the laws but I am sure it has to be there. Isn’t it required by law for a tow truck operator who is operating on public roads to wear reflective safety apparel at all times? Only asking this because I am curious because I think it’s a Federal OSHA law, yet you see so many drivers wearing nothing but a black shirt or hard to see apparel. Answer: Yes, tow truck drivers who are working and exposed to moving motor vehicle traffic are required to wear high visibility garments. The high vis. garment may be a Class 2 vest or a Class 3 jacket. More information on this law can be found under Minnesota Administrative Rule 5205.0030. This rule is enforced by Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). There are also requirements from Federal OSHA and the Federal Highway Administration that require the use of high visibility garments when employees are working on a street, road or highway, etc., where the workers are exposed to moving motor vehicle traffic. Everyone who is working on the scene of a crash; police, fire, EMS, tow truck operators, Mn/ DOT, etc. must be wearing a high vis. garment to be in compliance. High vis. garments are also required when directing traffic. The rule also talks about the maintenance and condition of the garment. “If the high visibility personal protective equipment becomes faded, torn, dirty, worn or defaced, reducing the equipment’s
performance below manufacturer’s recommendations, the high visibility personal protective equipment shall be immediately removed from service and replaced.” Emergency responders working on the shoulder of the road have got your back. Do you have theirs? Minnesota’s Ted Foss Move Over Law was named in honor of the State Patrol Trooper who was killed while on a traffic stop on the shoulder of I-90 near the Lewiston exit in 2000. The law states: •When traveling on a road with two or more lanes, drivers must keep over one full lane away from stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights activated — ambulance, fire, law enforcement, maintenance, construction vehicles and tow trucks. •Reduce speed if unable to safely move over a lane. •Failing to take these actions endangers personnel who provide critical and life-saving services. Fines can exceed $130. Moving over not only helps protect the lives of emergency workers, but also helps protect you. Hitting a vehicle on the side of the road can result in injury or death for you or those in your vehicle. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901-5848. (Or reach him at, Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us) Twitter: MSPPIO_SOUTH.
Cologne Hollanders Hope Twins Will Help Improve Fritz Field Belle Plaine Library 125 W Main St 952-873-6767 website: www.scottlib.org Library Hours: Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday 10 am-5 pm Wednesday 1 pm-8 pm Thursday 1 pm-8 pm Friday 10 am-5 pm Saturday 10 am-2 pm LIBRARY HOLIDAY CLOSINGS: December 24 & 25; December 31 at 5:00 pm CHILDREN’S CORNER Holidays @ the Library-Pictures with Santa Saturday, December 12 • 11:00 am–1:30 pm Santa Claus is coming to town! Come to the Belle Plaine Library to visit Santa, take pictures, and tell him what you want for Christmas! Pajama Storytime Wednesday, December 16-6:30 pm Come in your pajamas for a holiday storytime filled with books, songs & games. Early Literacy Storytime Class & ECFE Storytime will begin January 22. Story times and classes will be held on Fridays at 10:30 am through April 22. Waggin’ Tales Wednesday, February 24 6:007:30 pm Drop-in to read to a certified therapy dog! Kids can spend time practicing reading to a trained therapy dog with a good ear for stories. TEEN NIGHT Wednesday, December 30 6:00-8:00 pm Drop in the last Wednesday of every month for a fun event at the Belle Plaine Library. Activities include board games, crafts, food, or another fun boredom buster! TECHNOLOGY CLASSES Registration begins on December 15. A variety of classes are held at the Scott County Government Center or a branch library. Offerings include: 1. There’s and App for That 2. Microsoft Word Basics Parts 1&2 3. Make the most of Google Docs 4. Microsoft Excel Basics Parts 1&2 5. Microsoft PowerPoint Basics 6. Google Tools 7. Facebook 101 Learn more and register online at www.scottlib.org or contact the library. NEW ON THE SHELF Easy Books: Robo-Sauce by Adam Rubin. Do you love robots? Do you wish you had a magic formula that could turn ordinary things and even people into robots? We could do it if only we could locate some plaxico powder, gluten-free kookamonga flakes, and a few other special ingredients. An unseen narrator (or maybe the dog) encourages a young boy dressed up as a robot to dream big. The boy mixes up some Robo-Sauce and then transforms himself, his family, his house, and his friends into robots. The book transforms too! When I Grow Up by Emma Dodd Where’s the Baboon by Michael Escoffier Non-Fiction- Coming Soon Ultimate Star Wars by Patrica Barr Leonard: My Fifty-year Friendship with a remarkable man by William Shatner Dream Home: The Property Brothers’ Ultimate Guide to Finding & Fixing Your Perfect House by Drew & Jonathan Scott Perpetual Becoming by Alanis Morissette Fiction: Named of the Dragon by Susanna Kearsley. The charm of spending the Christmas holidays in South Wales, with its crumbling castles and ancient myths, seems the perfect distraction from the nightmares that have plagued literary agent Lyn Ravenshaw since the loss of her baby five years ago. Instead, she meets an emotionally fragile young widow who’s convinced that Lyn’s recurring dreams have drawn her to Castle Farm for an important purpose--and she’s running out of time. The Pink Palace by Marlon McCaulsky.
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After funding and performing several improvements to their ballpark, the Cologne Hollanders are hoping the Minnesota Twins will help them improve their home field advantage. The Hollanders are seeking financial assistance from the Twins Community Fund to help improve the two dugouts and areas around them at Fritz Field. Monday night, the Cologne City Council approved the team’s request to apply for a Twins Field for Kids program grant. The team is hoping for up to $10,000. At its Dec. 7 meeting, the Cologne City Council approved seeking quotes on work to improve the dugouts and the steps from Playhouse Street West down to the first base dugout. The quotes will be part of the application, said Jason Kuerschner, a member of the Hollanders’ board of directors. While the grant requires a match, the team is not seeking any money from the city – a point Councilor Jeff McInnis stressed. Any match would be in-kind work performed by team members, Kuerschner said. The team has already performed plenty of improvements to Fritz Field. It has improved a bull pen area down the left field line, added synthetic turf to the walking paths between the dugout and home plate, fixed panels of fence in the outfield and reinforced a section of outfield wall in the right field corner, Kuerschner said. The Hollanders sought the city council’s blessing on the grant application and assistance with quotes since the City of Cologne owns Fritz Field. The
Twins Field for Kids program works with non-profits and cities. Because the Hollanders are not a formal non-profit organization, they sought city assistance. Kuerschner is hoping the grant can improve the aesthetics and safety of the dugouts and the area around them. The grant application period opens in January and runs into mid-March. The first round of awards will be made in April. The program has previously had three different grant award periods, but might only award two rounds of awards if funds are exhausted, Kuerschner said. The Twins Field for Kids program has awarded more than $3.2 million in grants since its inception in 1999. The Hollanders want to continue improving Fritz Field to make it a more attractive venue. Cologne hosted state Over-35 baseball games last year and will co-host an American Legion district tournament this summer with Norwood Young America. The addition of lights two years ago has allowed Fritz Field to see far more usage and draw more baseball fans to the area.
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The City Council briefly discussed a proposal to help reduce the city’s proposed 2016 property tax levy. A levy and budget workshop are set for Monday (Dec. 14), 6 p.m. Earlier this fall, the city council preliminarily increased its 2016 tax levy by 11.9 percent, a number the council planned to reduce once it addressed its budget for the year. The council has already cut about $65,000 in general fund spending during a previous budget workshop last Monday (Nov. 30) and are looking to reduce spending and improve efficiency, said City Administrator Jesse Dickson.
Council members are aiming to set the final levy increase around 5 percent. They also want to begin building up a fund balance to support future street infrastructure improvements. The fund would eliminate or minimize any needed bonding for infrastructure, Dickson said. He suggested to the council 3 percent increases to the city’s sanitary sewer, water, and storm water rates as a potential way to reduce the levy increase for 2016. The council will discuss the idea and other budget issues at its workshop Monday. The city plans to hold a truthin-taxation hearing Dec. 21, 7 p.m. and set its property tax levy and budget by Dec. 28. In other action at its meeting Dec. 7, the Cologne City Council: • Paid bills totaling $113,379.73. • Granted the Cologne Lions Club’s request for a temporary liquor license for Jan. 9, 2016 and a temporary liquor license and gambling permit for Jan. 22, 2016. • Approved a $3,497.60 payment to Minger Construction as the final payment on the County Road 36 water main looping project. • Discussed switching the starting time for council meetings from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. No decision was made. • Accepted a quote of $3,979.20 from Hach Inc. for refrigeration equipment samples at one of the city’s two wastewater treatment huts. • Accepted Bolton & Menk’s recommendation to have Sewer Services Inc. re-televise a section of sewer line that was previously cleaned. The televising is part of the inflow and infiltration program. Because the city has a $22,902 credit on its account, the re-televising will be done at no cost.
Scott County, Area District Courts Begin Using eFiling Starting today (Dec. 9), court users in Scott, Carver, Le Sueur, Sibley and McLeod counties can electronically file and serve court documents through an online portal. The move to electronic filing and service of case documents – known as eFiling and eService – is part of the Minnesota judicial branch’s eCourtMN initiative. The program is transforming the state’s court system by replacing paper-based court files with an electronic information environment. The goal of the eCourtMN initiative is to make the state’s court system more accessible, more efficient, and more convenient for court customers. One of the key elements of the eCourtMN initiative is the establishment of eFiling and eService. It gives case participants the ability to submit documents to the court and serve documents on opposing parties electronically, through an online portal. This allows court customers to file documents without traveling to the courthouse or paying for postage or courier costs, allows filers to submit documents immediately and outside of courthouse business hours, and allows court documents to be sent to filers electronically. District court eFiling and eService has operated on a pilot basis in 11 district courts across the state for several years. Based on the success of that pilot, the Minnesota judicial branch began expanding eFiling and eService to the rest of
the state earlier this year. As of Dec. 2, eFiling and eService is available in 62 district courts across the state. The Minnesota judicial branch aims to make eFiling and eService available in all 87 district courts statewide by mid-December. “Electronic filing is a valuable service that the people we serve are anxious to take advantage of,” said First Judicial District Chief Judge Terrence E. Conkel. “Our customers have had an extremely positive experience using eFiling in Dakota County, and have been asking when it will be available in other counties in the region.” Initially, eFiling and eService will be voluntary for filers in McLeod, Scott and Sibley counties, meaning filers will still be able to file documents using the traditional, paper-based method. Electronic filing and service in these counties will continue to be voluntary until July 1. Under recent amendments to Minnesota’s court rules, use of the eFiling and eService system to file court documents will become mandatory for attorneys, government agencies, guardians ad litem, and sheriffs in all district courts statewide on July 1. Use of the eFiling and eService system will remain voluntary for other filers, such as self-represented litigants. In addition to electronic filing and service of court documents, the eCourtMN initiative includes a wide array of various projects that are utilizing new technologies to increase
efficiency and expand access to information throughout Minnesota’s justice system. This includes: • Providing judges and court staff with new electronic tools to more efficiently review and process court documents within the courthouse. • Creating an electronic portal for government partners – such as law enforcement, prosecutors, and public defenders – to more efficiently access court documents and records. • Making it easier and more convenient for the public to view electronic court records from across the state at their local courthouses. • Partnering with the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to expand use of electronic citations (eCitations) and other charging documents (eCharging). These tools allow law enforcement and prosecutors to file citations and complaints electronically, from their office or squad car, with the data automatically transferred to court and law enforcement databases. The use of eCharging and eCitations will become mandatory for adult complaints and adult citations statewide on July 1. • The Minnesota judicial branch has posted informational resources, training materials, and a three-step guide to starting eFiling and eService at www.mncourts.gov/eFile. The Minnesota judicial branch also operates an eFile Support Center for filers with questions about the eFile and eServe system.
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Thirty Years Ago This Week
A native son of Belle Plaine, Miles Bowler, was elected mayor of Le Center, being top man in a three-cornered race. The Belle Plaine Baseball Association held its annual meeting and reelected Fred Keup as president and Carl Johnson secretary. Orison Hahn was elected vice president and Bob Sass treasurer. Ed Ploetz was the only new member elected to the board.
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Sleigh Rides Bob Kiewel gave Exerine Tolzman a ride around the park on his sleigh during the Belle Plaine Historical Society’s 1985 Christmas Party that Sunday. Francis Bigaouette was also giving rides and the two rigs were kept busy most of the afternoon. Voters would go to the polls Della Edberg, age 73, of Belle were unanimously returned to that coming Tuesday to cast bal- Plaine, passed away on Dec. 10 their posts. Mr. Laabs was the lots in a referendum election that at Queen of Peace Hospital in current secretary-treasurer. The presiding ofďŹ cer at the meeting at the same time was generating New Prague. confusion, controversy and apa- Catherine Meyer, age 95, of was President John Stier. thy. Two separate issues were Belle Plaine, passed away Dec. Atty. Jim Daly of Belle Plaine at stake – (1) the proposal to 5 at the Belle Plaine Lutheran and Mrs. Eugene Anderson of consolidate the ofďŹ ce of auditor Home. Red Wing, former ambassador and the ofďŹ ce of treasurer into Belle Plaine stores would start to Denmark, were appointed one appointive ofďŹ ce of auditor- their Christmas evening hours co-chairmen of the Stevenson treasurer, and (2) the proposal on Dec. 12, staying open until 8 for President volunteer committhat the county board may pro- p.m. They would continue eve- tee in Minnesota. The pair were vide for the appointive ofďŹ ce of ning hours until Christmas Eve, also co-chairmen for the Hubert county civil counsel. Basically, except on Saturdays and Sun- Humphrey campaign in 1954. voters would decide on whether days. Joseph Lawrence, native of to give away their right to vote Jessenland Township, died at the on some county ofďŹ ces and thus The Belle Plaine High School Alice Haney rest home in Lester boys’ basketball team defeated give more power to the county Montgomery 48-47 in overtime Prairie. He was 83 years old. board. and lost to Arlington-Green Isle The Lux Cafe reopened after Concerning the election, Scott 44-40 that week. Jeff Johnson being closed since November County Attorney Kathleen Mor- led the way for Belle Plaine when an early-morning ďŹ re did rison said the biggest danger against Montgomery with 17 about $3,500 damage to the of giving up an elected legal points, while Brad Johnson had cafe and Harry’s Bar, which adcounsel for the county would be 15 points and 15 rebounds. Jeff joined. that an appointed legal counsel Johnson was also tops in scorcould become a “yes-manâ€? for ing against A-GI with 16 points. Daniel T. Sullivan, eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eugene the county board. “If you are an Scott Schmidt added 10. Sullivan of St. Thomas, died of a appointive legal counsel, you’re heart attack at his home in WinThe Tiger girls’ basketball team there to get a long with the board. ona. He was 45 years old. got crushed by Le Sueur 57-26. If you don’t, they get rid of you, Sally Halbmaier and Laurie Dave Fogarty suffered a comso you become a “yesâ€? person,â€? Wolpern both had ďŹ ve points for pound fracture of the leg when said Morrison, adding that the his car rolled forward and county board was simply look- the Tigers. The BPHS wrestling team crushed the leg between the ing to get back at her. topped St. Peter 40-18. Record- bumper and a cement step. The Scott County Human Sering pins for the Tigers were Don Mrs. Mary Nevin, one of the vices Board voted that Monday to lend ďŹ nancial support to the Revord, Emmett Fogarty, Jim oldest residents of Green Isle, operation of safe houses for bat- Buesgens, Andy Fogarty and died at her home. She was over 90 years old. tered women in the county. The Ben Stier. Frank C. Meyer, popular busiboard voted to enter into a con60 Years Ago nessman, died unexpectedly at tract with Southern Valley Allithe New Prague hospital followance for Battered Women, under (1955) which the county agreed to pay Fred Tillquist and Joe Mohr- ing a stroke. He was 54 years the alliance a per diem rate of bacher, on behalf of the Belle old. $42 a day for each night a wom- Plaine Commercial Club, pre- The sheriff’s ofďŹ ce announced an and her children were housed sented Fred Heiland, manager of that the burglary of the Texaco in a safe home. the Belle Plaine Creamery, with oil station in Belle Plaine had Residents of Belle Plaine were a pen and pencil set in recogni- been cleared with the arrest of being asked by Fire Chief Roger tion of his success as manager of ďŹ ve St. Paul boys. The juvenile Mueller to shovel out ďŹ re hy- one of Belle Plaine’s outstand- court ordered the boys to pay the proprietor of the station the sum drants near their homes. Mueller ing industries. said so much snow came all at At the annual Belle Plaine of $456 as restitution to him for once the previous weekend that Creamery meeting, two direc- loss and damage to property. the department needed citizens’ tors were to be elected, and Mrs. John Beckman, long a resassistance in digging out the hy- Arthur Laabs and John Newell ident of Jordan, died. She was 70 drants. years old. Sam W. Rolf died at his home near Hamburg at the age of 73. Army privates Francis E. Battcher and Ervin E. Schmidt of Belle Plaine helped give some 200 orphan children near Wurzburg, Germany, a Christmas banquet. Dennis Bailey, formerly of the Belle Plaine community, was reelected mayor of Norwood.
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The local power company had extended its line as far out as the Redeemer Lutheran Church, giving it electric service that Christmas. Mrs. Adolph Blume, who came as a bride to St. Lawrence Township 50 years previous, died at the home in Jordan to which she had retired. Dr. Ben Neubeiser, who ďŹ nished a year of medical internship at Duluth, departed for St. Charles Mo., to become associated with his uncle, Dr. Wentker. George Fritsch, formerly of Blakeley Township and then living near Henderson, left on a trip to his old home in AlsaceLorraine, which he had left for this country 23 years before. Patrick F. Fahey died in his 80th year. Since 1858, he had resided in this community. In Belle Plaine he served as a member of the borough council and as a municipal judge. Victor Kahle came home from Chicago to remain until another baseball season opened. He had played in the Chicago City League. John C. Wolpern was elected president of the Lutheran Aid Society. Other ofďŹ cers named were Fred C. Mueller, Joe Kulisheck and Fred. H. Kahle. At the Lanesburg Lutheran Church took place the marriage of Miss Erma Mary Reinke to Albert E. Tesh. The couple established their home on the Robert Jahnke farm in Faxon, which they had rented. Richard Kahle, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kahle, left for Los Angeles to see what job opportunities that region had. Leo Albrecht was elected commander of the local Legion Post. Other ofďŹ cers were H.H. Bertuleit, Emil Schultz, Richard Pendy and Wm. Dean. Wm. Richter, 65, well known throughout the Belle Plaine area as a thresher for many years, died in Jordan. Wm. Tiegs Sr. of the Joel community left to spend the winter in California. Margaret Shaughnessy died at her home in Minneapolis at the age of 24. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shaughnessy, formerly of Jessenland.
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Help a Friend (continued from page 1) minivan swerved to avoid the people and struck Claassen. He was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. “A husband, a father, a son, a brother, a friend, gone from us all, Fahey said. Word of the tragic death reached Belle Plaine early the next morning. Fahey, Soller, Kechely and Skluzacek reached out to their longtime friend with offers of support and prayers. With the encouragement of friends, Fahey wrote a letter seeking KDWB’s help for Claassen through its “Christmas Wish� program. Fahey’s letter to KDWB speaks of a friendship lasting more than 30 years.
“It’s more fun when he picked them out,� she said. KDWB’s annual Christmas Wish began Dec. 1. Each morning during the Dave Ryan Show, a family in some form of need receives a helping hand from the morning radio show’s cast and crew and many businesses. Fahey submitted a letter to the radio station. Knowing the station receives hundreds of requests, she was hopeful but not confident the story they told would catch the attention of the staff working on Christmas Wish.
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The day after submitting the letter to KDWB, Fahey re‘A Light of Hope’ ceived a phone call from a radio In her letter to the radio sta- station staffer. She was asked tion, Fahey wrote, “If you have about Robin and her daughters. ever been in the Princeton shoe The staff person asked about store when Robin was working, possible gift ideas and things you know her. She is not a per- the family needed. son you forget. Her smile and “It all happed so quickly,� her witty humor leaves a long- Soller said. “It was so exciting. lasting impression and you We were so happy for her and know instantly when meeting her family.� her, she is truly one of a kind. I Along with holiday gifts for so badly want to take away all Robin and the girls, Fahey of their pain and suffering. My mentioned the headstone for heart aches for all of them and Roger’s gravesite. The staff at I am hoping that this ‘Christ- the funeral home said the headmas Wish’ can shine a light of stone ranged from $1,200 to hope in this very dark time and $1,500. perhaps this Christmas surprise The challenge then became can bring a bit laughter and joy logistical – making sure Robin into their home. Even for just a would be at home and keeping her in the dark about the stamoment.� At the funeral luncheon Oct. tion’s plans to grant the Christ25, the four women listened mas Wish. to Claassen talk about plans “Lisa’s good at keeping seto save money over the winter crets,� Skluzacek said. to purchase a headstone in the Fahey was at KDWB Tuesday morning (Dec. 1) to read spring. “It’s daunting. It’s a huge her letter during the Dave number,� she said last week, Ryan Show’s Christmas Wish referring to the financial chal- segment. During the show, lenges of the funeral and final around 7:30 a.m., Dave Ryan expenses. Insurance covered called Robin. Fahey explained most of the funeral expenses, why she and the other women wanted to help out their friend. Claassen said. Robin worked part-time at a She told the audience about the shoe store in Princeton. Roger crash. was a plumber who farmed “Our friend Robin is kindwith his father. Having paid off hearted. She has a contagious the mortgage on their house, laugh, and is one of the most the family’s biggest expense giving and caring human beings was parochial school tuition for I know,� Fahey said. “Since the Robin and Roger’s daughters day I met her in seventh grade, I and everyday living expenses. have been amazed by her beauBut with Roger tragically tiful spirit and compassion for gone, Robin was in no mood to others. She married her high school sweetheart and they shop for Christmas gifts. That was something they did have three beautiful girls. They together. Robin was in no mood are hardworking, good Christo shop alone. Roger typically tian people living the American selected the toys and other gifts dream.� while Robin selected clothes To make the holidays a little and gifts they gave their daugh- brighter, KDWB provided the family with donated items that ters. include gift cards from Cub Foods, SuperAmerica, and Barnes & Noble. A spa package Letters to Santa for Robin was also part of the array of gifts, warm blankets Deadline Dec. 16 for the girls, perfume, books, electronics and a $150 Target The Herald will publish all the gift card for each child. A fuLetters to Santa it receives this neral home in Princeton also year in its special Christmas is- agreed to donate a headstone sue on Dec. 23. for Roger’s final resting place. Letters can be dropped off at The five plan to get together the Herald office at 113 East next month. Claassen is looking Main Street downtown, or forward to seeing her friends mailed to the same address at again. Post Office Box 7. You can also “I’ve been blessed with so e-mail4 them to belleplainehe- many things,� Claassen said afC &1. )&$ ",=8+.; rald@yahoo.com. ter the radio show. “There are All letters must be at the Her- no words to describe how cool ald office by 5 p.m. Wednesday, and awesome people have been. Dec. 16 or be postmarked no Clearly, I’m not alone.� later than that date.
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A story in the Dec. 2 issue contained incorrect information on the methamphetamine and driving without insurance charges against Lawrence T. Thomason of Belle Plaine. Thomason did not admit to driving without insurance.
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Union Hill Poland. From there they took a train to Krakow, Poland. While there they went outside the town to the Auschwitz/ Birkenau Concentration camps. This had been on Katelyn’s bucket list since Mr. Hennen’s 8th grade English class reading the bookNight. Katelyn said it was not the most uplifting part of her travel but an opportunity to witness History. This past Saturday in Rome, Katelyn and a few friends went on a Church Marathon The group went to 26 different churches for prayers and song. They were with a group of Legionnaires of Christ Seminarians that are studying in Rome for the priesthood. It took 12 hours to visit all 26 churches and ended up in St. Peters Square in front of the Nativity singing Christmas Hymns. Tuesday marks the launch of the Catholic Church’s jubilee year of Mercy. It is expected to bring a million people to Rome. The SJU/CSB students have tickets to the event. Pope Francis will open the event with the opening of the Holy Door, an entrance to St. Peters square which is usually sealed. With the recent terrorists events, the school is keeping close contact with the Rome Embassy to make sure the students are safe. The end of the semester for the students is Dec 18, with most of the students heading back to Minnesota. Humor Corner: Lena: Ole you remind me of da ocean Ole: You mean vild, restless and romantic? Lena: No, you make me sick!
by: Edna Weiers St. John’s Catholic Church St. Scholastica Church Father Dave and Deacon Bob Saturday Mass at 8:15 p.m. at St. John’s Servers: Brad & Samantha Kubes Sunday Mass at 8 a.m. at St. Scholastica Servers: Sarah Colwell and Lydia Schmitz Sunday Mass, 10 a.m. at St. John’s Servers: Alex & Katelyn Brezina, Mitchel & Hunter Pomije Wednesday Evening Mass 5 p.m. at St. John’s followed by confessions. * * * * * The Shakopee Sabers girls basketball team defeated the New Prague 10th grade girls team winning 32-24 Tuesday evening at the New Prague High School. Granddaughter Sydney Smith is a star player with the Shakopee Sabers. Attending the game were Sydney’s parents, Dan and Bridget Smith and Leah, also Flavian and Edna Weiers and aunts, uncles and cousins. Katelyn Zurn has been busy spending the last month of her study abroad program. Thanksgiving was spent in Florence Italy. The entire Greco /Roman class of over 50 students spent Thanksgiving day together. It was not the traditional turkey dinner but many favorite dishes of the Italian culture. The weekend following Thanksgiving Katelyn and six other students flew to Warsaw,
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Arlington’s Drive-By Living Nativity Set for Sunday Night The wisemen are in one of the scenes the public is invited to view as you drive through the Living Nativity on Sunday night, Dec. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Sibley County Fairgrounds in the northwest corner of Arlington. Each of the six scenes has a scripture verse to be read aloud to your family. Costumed actors and live animals depict the
verses. Many people are behind the scenes preparing for the event. Experience the joy of the holy night in Bethlehem. The traditions of Christmas continue in Arlington by telling the story of Christ’s birth. Come, relive, and rejoice over the birth of Jesus Christ. Please bring food shelf items or a donation. This event is co-sponsored by Thrivent.
The week of Nov. 30-Dec. 6, Belle Plaine police responded to the following selected calls: Monday, Nov. 30 A person at a school on the 200 block of South Market Street reported at 12:50 p.m. the theft of an iPad valued at $400. Police are investigating. A man on the 600 block of East South Street called at 11:51 p.m. for medical help. A woman was transported to an area hospital. Wednesday, Dec. 2 A woman came to the police department at 11:18 a.m. to report receiving scam text messages. A man on the 700 block of Shannon Lane reported at 7:07 p.m. receiving scam e-mails. Thursday, Dec. 3 Two women in a vehicle stopped at 11:05 a.m. near the intersection of North Linden and East Main Streets were arrested for drug possession and DWI. The vehicle will be forfeited. A person on the 200 block of South Meridian Street called for medical help at 12:23 p.m. A woman was transported to an area hospital. A person on the 600 block of West Main Street called for medical help at 3:29 p.m. Ambulance crew evaluated a woman. Friday, Dec. 4 A person on the 200 block of West Raven Street called for medical help at 6:17 p.m. A woman suffering chest pains was transported to an area hospital. Saturday, Dec. 5 A man was stopped near the intersection of Highway 169 and
Blakeley Trail at 4:12 a.m. for a lane violation. He was jailed for second-degree DWI and drug possession. The vehicle is being held for forfeiture. A man was stopped at 10:44 p.m. near the intersection of Hickory Boulevard and East Main Street for a lane violation. He was cited for the violation and arrested for fourth-degree DWI. Sunday, Dec. 6 A woman stopped for a traffic violation near the intersection of Highway 169 and Meridian Avenue at 1:36 a.m. was arrested for third-degree DWI/refusal to test. A woman on the 100 block of East Church Street called for medical help at 4:59 a.m. False alarm. A man on the 1200 block of Old Schoolhouse Drive reported at 11:18 p.m. a domestic dispute. A woman was jailed for domestic assault.
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The week of Nov. 30-Dec. 6 Belle Plaine firefighters responded to the calls that included:
Tuesday, Dec. 1 sympathies to his wife Mary; At 3:37 a.m., firefighters resons, Mark and Barb, Greg and sponded to a call for mediAnn, David and Lady; daughter, cal help from a person on the Michelle and their families. He 8000 block of Old Highway spent his professional career in 169 Boulevard in St. Lawrence banking, was the Chairman and Township. A person was transCEO of the First National Bank ported to an area hospital. in Le Center and belonged to Sunday, Dec. 6 many organizations. He was an Firefighters responded at avid hunter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chuck is remem5:01 a.m. to a call for medical bered for his sense of humor, help on the 100 block of East integrity, kindness, devotion to Church Street. The person was God and love of family, friends transported to an area hospital. and country.â&#x20AC;? Military honors provided by the Le Center Area Veterans Honor Guard. Fantastic hospitality in Montgomery for the Torchlight Parade Friday night. Hot chocolate from the bank for folks on Main Street, the old Tupaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drugstore building had hot drinks Two women arrested in officer an expired insurance and cookies galore. The KCHK Belle Plaine last Thursday are card. The officer believed she Cruiserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loudspeaker kept folks charged with felony-level drug was under the influence of a controlled substance. After she in with music and up on what possession. was passing by, and hospital- Alyssa Jo Shaddrick of Le failed field sobriety tests, the ity at Norbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s White Front. Wow! Center and Patricia Jo Cooley criminal complaint says she But the draw for folks from St. of Belle Plaine face fifth-de- was arrested. Shaddrick was a gree charges they possessed passenger in the vehicle. Thomas was Joey. Joey Callahan rode near the methamphetamine. Both wom- After the arrest, police beginning of the parade.When en were due in court Monday searched the vehicle and found what a field test indicated was folks cheered and call his name, (Dec. 7) for bail hearings. heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d wave and flash them a bril- Shaddrick and Cooley were 3.7 grams of crystallized rock liant smile. The talented lad arrested last Thursday morning methamphetamine. In Shadentered the 2015 Montgomery (Dec. 3) after a patrol officer drickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purse, police found â&#x20AC;&#x153;a Torchlight Parade button con- near the intersection of Church homemade pen pipe,â&#x20AC;? accordtest recently, and won! The but- and Chestnut streets spotted ing to the criminal charge. The ton was designed with a closeup Cooley pull the seatbelt over contents of the pipe tested posiview of the face of a reindeer her shoulder, according to the tive for methamphetamine, the Services with his antlers decorated in criminal complaints. Her vehi- charge states. She was also arrested. Christmas lights. The Callahans cle had a cracked windshield. #are &#" #"'% ' " Cooley allegedly gave the well known in St. Thomas. '?B086;4 ?6= <BA@ 2E0.C.A6;4 " " & %#* " " & & %#* " " & John Sr.12:<96A6<; (1880-1971) and Clara 4?.16;4 @521 =.1@ Klanke â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peteâ&#x20AC;? (1888-1978) 1?.6;.42 H$?<C616;4 E029 ran %
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Please contact Community Education for more details on the following classes and sports leagues if interested. You can also view the brochure online at the schools website. Abrakadoodle - Holiday Gift Making Age: Grades K - 5th Date: Wednesdays, December 2nd, 9th and 16th Time: 3:15 - 4:15 pm Location: ChatďŹ eld PS Room #1 Cost: $40 Paired Bonding - Painting Class Date: Monday, December 7th Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm Location: Oak Crest Art Room Cost: $25 Wednesday Night Soccer Pick-Up Soccer Games
High School North Gym 7:00 pm Wednesday Nights December 2nd, 9th, and 16th Any Junior/Senior High Students interested in playing pick-up games of soccer are welcome. 3rd Grade Girls & Boys Basketball Saturdays December 5th February 27th Tuesdays & Thursday Practices December - February Cost: $35 SIGN UP NOW! Youth Wrestling Age: Grades K - 6th Date: Mondays & Thursday, November 16th - February 25th Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm Location: ChatďŹ eld Elemetary Cost: $10
This is Flu Vaccination Week InďŹ&#x201A;uenza activity in Minnesota has been low so far, but there is a lot of ďŹ&#x201A;u season left. Health ofďŹ cials want Minnesotans to get their ďŹ&#x201A;u vaccine now so they are protected when ďŹ&#x201A;u activity increases. National InďŹ&#x201A;uenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is Dec. 6-12. The week-long emphasis on ďŹ&#x201A;u vaccination highlights the importance of continuing ďŹ&#x201A;u vaccination throughout the ďŹ&#x201A;u season, which can go through April or May. NIVW is an opportunity for public health professionals, health care professionals, health advocates, communities, and families from across the country to work together to promote ďŹ&#x201A;u vaccination before the traditional winter peak in ďŹ&#x201A;u activity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only thing predictable about ďŹ&#x201A;u is that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unpredictable,â&#x20AC;? said Kris Ehresmann, director of infectious disease at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know ahead of time whether a season will be mild or severe, but getting vaccinated now will give you protection no matter what comes.â&#x20AC;? Everyone 6 months of age and older should get ďŹ&#x201A;u vaccine every year unless they cannot for medical reasons. It is especially important for those at high risk for serious complications from ďŹ&#x201A;u to get vaccinated. These include pregnant women, seniors, young children and people with long-term health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease and more. Vaccination of household contacts and anyone else who has contact with these high risk groups is also important for limiting the spread of ďŹ&#x201A;u in a community. In past ďŹ&#x201A;u seasons, up to 80 percent of adults hospitalized from ďŹ&#x201A;u complications had a long-term health condition, as did about 50 percent of hospitalized children. The ďŹ&#x201A;u can make these health conditions worse, even if they are under control. Ehresmann noted that ďŹ&#x201A;u vaccination rates among people with long-term health conditions are not as high as they should be. In the 2014-15 ďŹ&#x201A;u season in Minnesota, about 51 percent of adults age 18-64 who are at high risk for serious complications from ďŹ&#x201A;u got their ďŹ&#x201A;u vaccine. Higher vaccination rates are key to protecting these individuals.
Flu can be a serious, even life-threatening illness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait until ďŹ&#x201A;u comes. Get your ďŹ&#x201A;u vaccine now so you and the people around you are protected,â&#x20AC;? said Ehresmann. Fight the ďŹ&#x201A;u this season with these tips: â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Get your ďŹ&#x201A;u vaccine. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stay home from school or work if you are sick. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue away. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your sleeve. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Clean surfaces you touch frequently, such as doorknobs, water faucets, refrigerator handles and telephones. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wash your hands often with soap and water or with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Get plenty of rest, physical activity and eat healthy to help stay healthy. You can ďŹ nd a ďŹ&#x201A;u vaccine clinic near you at mdhďŹ&#x201A;u.com and select Vaccine Clinic Look-Up. Flu vaccine also may be given at other locations and times not listed. Check with your physicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce, regular walk-in clinic, or pharmacy about getting vaccinated against the ďŹ&#x201A;u. The symptoms of ďŹ&#x201A;u, which tend to come on suddenly, can include a sore throat, coughing, fever, headache, muscle aches and fatigue. People who become severely ill with ďŹ&#x201A;u-like symptoms should seek medical care. To learn more about ďŹ&#x201A;u and ďŹ&#x201A;u activity, join MDH, the Mayo Clinic and the Star Tribune for a Twitter chat on inďŹ&#x201A;uenza from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8. Use the hashtag #ďŹ&#x201A;uchat to participate. More information is also on the MDH website at mdhďŹ&#x201A;u.com.
WIC Voucher Pick-Up Days The CAP Agency WIC voucher pick-up dates for all residents of Scott County are the second Monday, third Thursday and fourth Tuesday of each month. Pick-up time is from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. at the CAP Agency, 712 Canterbury Road South in Shakopee. For more information about WIC, call the CAP Agency WIC Program at 952-402-9869.
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Girls of the Belle Plaine School District in grades 4-12 are invited to tryout for the 2016 Belle Plaine Juniors volleyball season. The tryout will take place on Sunday, Jan. 24 at Oak Crest Elementary from 4-7 p.m. The season will run from Jan. 25 through May 1. Players can register at www. eteamz.com/bpvb by using the Contact Us page. Please submit the playerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, parent contact information and grade in the Comments section. The deadline for registration is Dec. 31.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;We started the ďŹ rst half with all the energy of a new season,â&#x20AC;? said Tigers new head coach Paul Fogarty. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The defense, rebounding and aggressive style we played gives hope for the potential of this gifted group of athletes.â&#x20AC;? Waseca 75, Tigers 37 Belle Plaine did not have much positivity to bring home from Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s matinee at Waseca as the Bluejays dominated from start to ďŹ nish. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got off to a terrible start and were not able to recover,â&#x20AC;? Fogarty said. The Tigers, who were without Narveson (he was on a college visit), were led by Stier with 14 points and ďŹ ve rebounds, both team highs. Curtiss and Herman both had eight points. 2015-16 BPHS Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Basketball Results and Remaining Schedule Nov. 30 vs. WEM L 58-54 Dec. 5 at Waseca L 75-37 Dec. 8 at Le Sueur-Hend. Dec. 11 vs. LCWM Dec. 15 vs. Blue Earth Area Dec. 18 vs. Sibley East Dec. 22 at Watertown-Mayer Dec.29-30 at SpringďŹ eld Tour. Jan. 5 at Glencoe-SL Jan. 7 vs. Tri-City United Jan. 9 at St. Peter Jan. 12 vs. Jordan Jan. 15 at Mayer Lutheran Jan. 19 vs. Norwood YA Jan. 21 at Faribault BA Jan. 25 vs. New Ulm Jan. 26 vs. Le Sueur-Hend. Jan. 29 vs. JWP Feb. 1 at Sibley East Feb. 4 at Tri-City United Feb. 9 at Jordan Feb. 12 vs. Mayer Lutheran Feb. 16 at Norwood YA Feb. 23 Begin Section Mar. 9-12 State Tournament at Target Center
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Superintendent Ryan Laager. There will be an increase of 2Âź percent on the contractâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s salary schedule for the 20152016 school year and a 3½ percent increase 2016-17 school year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This settlement is in line with settlements of other regional districts that have settled and works to ensure we maintain a regionally competitive compensation package,â&#x20AC;? Laager said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The strength of our district is the people who work within. Ensuring we are competitive and providing an outstanding working environment will help us retain and attract the best staff in the region.â&#x20AC;? The proposed agreement was reached during a closed-door mediation session Nov. 23. The unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s membership approved it earlier this month.
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Join the University of Minnesota/Scott County Extension 4-H program Explore the Clothing project on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Scott County Extension OfďŹ ce in Jordan. We will be exploring the clothing and textile project area by looking at sewing projects and purchased garment projects exhibited by 4-H members. We will also be sewing a pair of cotton/ďŹ&#x201A;eece PJ pants that can be exhibited at the 2016 Scott County Fair. Please register early so we can send you further information. Fabric will be provided but other supplies may need to be purchased. We will also play games, sing songs and enjoy a healthy snack. This is open to boys and girls and you do not need to be in 4-H to participate. This workshop is open to all beginner sewers K-8th grade but students K-3rd grade must have an adult helper. All parents/grandparents are encouraged to stay and help their participant. We will have a few sewing machines to share, but you are also encouraged to bring your own sewing machine and fabric scissors. To register, 952-4925379 by Dec. 7. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early. The cost is $5 for 4-H members and $10 for non- members.
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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
that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance. If you are not a current holder of a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid on any job in this advertisement you must contact the Department of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a certificate. The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3).â&#x20AC;? A minimum goal of 12.03% Good Faith Effort to be subcontracted to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. Grading, Base, Paving, Lighting, Sewer, Watermain and Prefab Bus Shelter CP 18-07, SP 70-596-002, CR 18, located near CSAH 18 and Trunk Highway 169 in the City of Shakopee. Major quantities of work are approximately as follows: Light Poles, 32; Brick Pavers 13,680 SF; Concrete Walk 15,247 SF; Concrete Curb and Gutter 7,827 LF; Common Exc. 33,210 CY; Aggregate Base (CV) Class 6,030 CY; Sanitary Sewer 1,032 LF; Storm Sewer 1,143 LF; Concrete Paving 2,559 SY; Type MV 4 Wearing Course Mixture 870 Ton; Type MV 3 Wearing Course Mixture 2800 Ton; and MV3 Non Wearing Course Mixture 3,465 Ton. Proposals, plans and specifications may be examined at the office of the County
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Highway Engineer at 600 Country Trail East, Jordan, MN 55352 (TH 282 - 1/4 mile west of TH 13). Digital copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http://www.QuestCDN. com for a fee of $20.00. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Browse Projectsâ&#x20AC;? page or by entering eBidDoc#450402 on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Search Projectsâ&#x20AC;? page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952-2331632 or info@questcdn.com. Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Docunet Corp., 151 Cheshire Lane #300, Plymouth, MN 55441, 763-475-9600 for a fee of $120.00. Deposits will not be refunded. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check made payable to the Scott County Treasurer, or a corporate surety bond made in favor of Scott County, for at least 5% of the amount of the bid. The right is reserved to accept any or reject any or all bids and to waive any defects. Mitchell J. Rasmussen County Highway Engineer Scott County Any questions, please contact: Greg M. Felt, Operations Engineer at 952496-8047 or gfelt@co.scott.mn.us Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, November 22 and 29 and December 6, 2006.
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,
INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $666,034.73 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding, mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said County as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 13, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. PLACE OF SALE: Scott County Law Enforcement Center, Scott County SheriffĘźs Office, Civil Unit, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneysĘź fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor, their personal representatives or assigns. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORĘźS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: October 11, 2006 PROGROWTH BANK, Mortgagee LINDQUIST & VENNUM, P.L.L.P. By John J. Bowden Attorneys for Mortgagee 4200 IDS Center 80 South Eighth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 (612) 371-3968 THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2006.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF SCOTT NOVEMBER 7, 2006 (1) The Board of Commissioners, in and for the County of Scott, Minnesota, met in the Courthouse Board Room in the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, and convened at 9:01 a.m., with the following members present: Commissioner Ulrich, presiding, Commissioner Marschall, Commissioner Wagner, Commissioner Vogel, and Commissioner Hennen. (2) Chair Ulrich noted the addition to the agenda of the appointment of Aldeen Goehring to the Board of Adjustment/ Planning Advisory Commission. (3) On a motion by Commissioner Hennen, seconded by Commissioner Vogel, the Minutes of October 24, 2006 were approved. (4) On a motion by Commissioner Vogel, moved, seconded by Commissioner Hennen, the following items were approved unanimously. A copy of each resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and made a part of this record by reference. A. Application to Sell 3.2 Malt Liquor at Retail for 2007 of Ronald L. Edmiston DBA Superamerica #4439 in Jackson Township, Jams R. Hupp DBA Holiday Stationstore #246 in Jackson Township, and Joleen Yong DBA Suzette Inc. in St. Lawrence Township. B. Application for Precious Metal Dealer License of Mark A. Smith, DBA PawnXChange in Shakopee. C. Receipt of funding from the MN Department of Public Safety for administration of the Safe Communities Grant in the amount of $40,300 effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007 to be shared by the Safe Communities Coalition. D. Resolution No. 2006-160; Authorizing Final Payment on the 2005 Overlay Projects to Buffalo Bituminous Inc. in the Amount of $25,000.00. E. Resolution No. 2006-163; Authorizing Entering Into Cooperative Agreements With the Cities of Shakopee and Prior Lake for Phase 2 Construction of the Southbridge Transit Station. F. Resolution No. 2006-164; Honoring Joseph Graham Upon Receiving the Eagle Scout Award. G. Resolution No. 2006-165; Honoring Joshua Gunter Upon Receiving the Eagle Scout Award. H. Resolution No. 2006-166; Honoring Sam Ringstad Upon Receiving the Eagle Scout Award. I. Payroll processing of personnel actions indicated below and certified by the Employee Relations Director and the Appointing Authority to be in compliance with provisions of Minnesota Statutes 375.56 - 375.71 and the Scott County Merit Personnel System:
1. FTPR employment of Alan Evenson, Highway Maintenance Worker, Public Works Division, effective 10/30/06. 2. FTPR employment of Michael Turek, SheriffĘźs Deputy, SheriffĘźs Office, effective 11/06/06. 3. FTPR employment of Sherri Smith, Fraud Prevention Investigator, Community Services Division, effective 11/01/06. 4. The recognition of the following individuals as volunteers will enable them to be covered for liability insurance purposes in accordance with the insurance contracts currently in force with Scott County: Additions Deletions Ethel Carlson Jacqueline Clary Jennifer Edwards Augustine David Lisa Meyers Christopher Kettler Rochelle Kovac Kevin McCann J. Resolution No. 2006-161; Approving Long Term Disability (LTD) and Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance Provider and Plans and Rescind Resolution No. 2001-105. K. Appointment of Aldeen Goehring of Commissioner District 3 to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Advisory Commission effective November 7, 2006 through December 31, 2007. (5) Create Safe, Healthy, and Livable Communities: A.On behalf of the Board, Vice Chair Marschall presented an Outstanding Service Award to Connie and Terry Lonto for their dedicated service as volunteers for Scott County for 30 years working in the areas of weather spotting, sand bagging, search and rescue, traffic control, and command post activities. Commissioner Wagner left the meeting from 9:21 to 9:25 a.m. B. Community Services Director Tim Walsh updated the Commissioners on the County Board goal to implement the Community Corrections delivery system, Public Services Manager Jennifer Deschaine reviewed the goal to monitor the Community Health statistics and trends, Deputy County Administrator Gary Shelton provided information on the shared information systems, training facilities and 800 MHz strategy, County Administrator Dave Unmacht highlighted the status of County Highway projects, and Chief Information Officer Marilyn McCarter reviewed the goal to complete phase one of the CountyĘźs Business Continuity Plan. (6) County Administrator Update: Mr. Unmacht reviewed upcoming schedule items. On a motion by Commissioner Marschall, seconded by Commissioner Vogel, the meeting adjourned at 10:24 a.m. Jon Ulrich, Chair David J. Unmacht, County Administrator, Clerk of the Board Tracy A. Cervenka, Deputy Clerk to the Board Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, November 22, 2006.
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Southwest Minnesota State New Pragueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planning com- plans and the potential increase University in Marshall an- mission recently put its seal of in trafďŹ c caused by pool usnounced that Kaylee Hentges, approval on the school districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ers. Concerns were also raised daughter of Bonnie and Pat construction plans for the Cen- about the brightness of parking Hentges of Belle Plaine, has tral Education Campus and the lot lights, asbestos from the old building being razed. Residents been selected to receive a Vice middle school. 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Belle Plaine Police, B.P. Girl Scouts Sponsoring Toy Drive The Belle Plaine Police Department and Girl Scouts are sponsoring the Second Annual Toy drive that brings new toys to children in need. Through Dec. 19, the Belle Plaine Police Department is accepting donations for the toy drive. All donated toys will be distributed to local children who are far less fortunate. Last year, the Belle Plaine community generously donated 200 toys. The officers and Girl Scouts had a wonderful time giving back to the community last year. They hope this year will be just as successful. Some families are unable to purchase gifts for their children.
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A Belle Plaine Public Works crew installed holiday decorations on lights along downtown streets last Wednesday (Dec. 2). The crew inspected the wiring on the lights before mounting the decorations. The decorations will be up through the holidays.
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• Friday, Dec. 11 @ 6:30 p.m. Sing O Heavens Christmas Concert at Our Lady of the Prairie Church. • 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 7 at 6 p.m. at Belle Plaine Government Center. • School Board Meetings at Junior High Library ~ 2nd Monday of each month: meetings are scheduled as a work session; 4th Monday of each month: Regular business meetings for the board, Finance starts at 5:30 p.m. and regular at 6 p.m. For more information or if a holiday interferes, call (952) 873-2400 or go online at www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us • Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women now has free on-site childcare available during weekly evening and daytime women's support groups. If you or someone you know is or has been a victim of domestic violence, please call SVA at (952) 873-4214 for more information regarding the times and locations of the groups. Mondays: Mom's/Women's Prayer Group: Meeting from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call Amy for details and location (952) 484-9100. Tuesdays: Al-Anon Meeting @ 7 p.m. (The Little Brick School House (201 S. Chestnut St., BP) kitty korner from St. John Lutheran Church) For information, call (952) 457-4960. Wednesdays: BP Rotary at 12 noon at Kingway Retirement Living (Ratzkeller Room • Senior Citizens Meet Cards are played at 1 p.m. at Cardinal Ridge Apts.) • Al-Anon Meeting @ 8 p.m. (The Little Brick School House (201 S. Chestnut St., BP) kitty korner from St. John Lutheran Church) For information, call (952) 457-4960. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays: AA Closed Meetings on Wednesday and Friday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Also, NA Meeting open on Tuesday at 7 p.m. and Al Anon Wednesday nights 8 p.m. (The Little Brick School House kitty korner from St. John Lutheran Church) Thursdays: Belle Plaine Knitting Group meets at Kingsway Living Center from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room or in the Art Gallery. Open to all ages and skill levels. Knitters and crocheters welcome. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each Month: Support Groups for Families meet at the Valley Green Workforce Center in Shakopee at 6:30 p.m. and is for families who have a relative with a mental illness. The group is led by trained facilitators who also have a family member with mental illness. The support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing experiences. For information, call (952) 890-1669. 1st Tuesday of the Month: Belle Plaine Lions/Board of Directors meet at Borough Bowl in Belle Plaine, at 6:30 p.m. • Area Separated & Divorce Support Group from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Wenceslaus Church, lower level, in New Prague. Call Deacon Bob Wagner (952) 758-0463 or Mary (952) 873-6781 for more information. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each Month: Area Separated and Divorce Support Group meets at St. Wenceslaus Church, lower level, New Prague 7-8:30 p.m. Call Mary (952) 873-6781 for more information. 1st Wednesday of each Month: B.P. Borough Riders Snowmobile Club meets at Sparetime Tavern in Belle Plaine at 7 p.m. 4th Monday of the Month: Support Group: Women's Connection for Cancer. For more information contact the 'Ask St. Francis' info. line @ (952) 403-2000 2nd Tuesday of the Month: Belle Plaine Lions/General Membership Meeting at Duets in Belle Plaine, at 7 p.m. • Minnesota Valley Riders Saddle Club (MVR) monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Neil's Pub Rustic Room. Join in planning and participating in area horse related activities. 2nd Wednesday of the Month - Scott Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors monthly meeting at 8 p.m. at their office in the Scott County Extension and Conservation Center at the Scott County Fairgrounds in Jordan. For more information, call Shelly at (952) 873-5412. • The Belle Plaine Friends of the Library meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Library. 2nd Thursday of the Month: Sons of the American Legion, American Legion & Auxiliary Mtg. at 7 p.m. at the Vet's Club. 2nd and 4th Thursday of each Month: New Prague Area Toastmasters meet from 7-8 p.m. at the New Prague City Hall, 118 Central Ave. No. Join to develop and enhance your speaking, communication, and leadership skills. For more information, call Carolyn at (952) 873-4489. 2nd Friday of the Month: Steak Fry at the Belle Plaine Vet’s Club, Steak or Shrimp, 5:30-8 p.m. 2nd Saturday of the Month: B.P. Historical Society Open Meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the Historical House Muesum. 3rd Monday of the Month: Vet's Club Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Club. 3rd Tuesday of the Month: Sportsman's Club Meeting at the Vets Club in Belle Plaine at 7 p.m. For more information, call Maynhardt (952) 873-4395. 3rd Thursday of the Month: VFW Auxiliary meeting at 7 p.m. at the Vets Club. VFW Men at 7:30 p.m. at the Club.
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Volunteers for the Carver-Scott Humane Society will hold a pet adoption on Saturday, Dec. 19 from noon to 3 p.m. It will be hosted at PETCO in Eden Prairie, which is located off Highway 212 and Single Tree Lane. CSHS is without its own building and all pets are housed in foster care. All cats and dogs have been micro ID implanted, vet checked, wormed, had shots updated, checked for friendly temperaments and age appropriately spayed/neutered. Adoption fees are $175+ for cats and $210+ for dogs. Call the Society for more information on adopting a homeless pet at 952-368-3553 or visit www.carverscotths.org.
The American Public Works Association selected Jordan’s downtown street and utility improvement project as the winner of the Minnesota Project of the Year Award. The engineering firm of Bolton & Menk was the project manager during the project. Chard Tiling & Excavating of Belle Plaine was the contractor that completed the work under some challenging conditions and timelines. The Jordan City Council feels the project was chosen due to the amount of public input, vast changes in the “streetscaping” and some of railroad underground boring difficulties it overcame during the project. Jordan hosted 26 public meetings prior to deciding on the final designs. The project includes numerous bump-outs with raised planter areas, decorative paver sidewalk sections, community branding street light
banners, planting numerous trees, historic style way-fairing signage, decorative benches and trash receptacles. The project’s goals included improvement to the look, feel, and making the area more walkable for residents while replacing older utilities and streets in historic downtown. At the beginning stages, the city formed a Downtown Advisory Committee to help work through the design elements and follow the city’s downtown visioning plan approved in 2013. Recent past winners of the APWA award include the City of Eagan’s Cedar Grove Redevelopment (outlet mall) and Hennepin County’s Lowry Avenue Bridge. Other projects considered for this year’s award include projects in Bloomington, Carver County, St. Louis Park, Shoreview, Rogers, Camp Ripley, Luverne, Crystal and St. Louis County.
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Family, friends and anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide are invited to attend a Memorial Service held by the Suicide Grief Support Group. This service is an annual event held during the Christmas season to honor and remember those who have been lost to suicide. The service will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 15 beginning at 7 p.m. and will be held at Queen’s Court, 311 Columbus Avenue North in New Prague. Please enter through the west door and the meeting room is immediately on the left. Refreshments will be served and there is no fee or pre-registration. Please bring a picture of your loved one. For more information, call Tom Handrich at 952-445-0107.
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To These Belle Plaine First Quarter Honor Roll Students 7th Grade “A” Emma Aronson Derek Becker Ryan Bergs Jaelyn Borresen Kadence Bran de leon Rebecca Brueggemeier Joseph Burgemeister Cole Callahan Devin Eiden Isabelle Fahl Zachary Fogarty Kailyn Gerdes Cecelia Giesen Michael Glynn Trevor Grengs Calvin Hartman Paul Hillstrom MacKenzie Hoff Derek Hoffman Simon Iverson Grace Jacobsen Lauren Johnson Shawn Kasper Crystal Keo Arabella Koepp Sarah Lenz Andrew Ludwig Patrick Luskey Theodore Mansager Brooke McGlinchey Brynne Meyer Cade Morrison Keaton Nordby Hayley O’Brien Lucas O’Brien Alexis Olson Jacob Olson Gwen Perez Tory Pumper Emily Rajendralall Jamie Rand Riley Retzer Meghan Rodriguez Elijah Roell Mackenzie Rosin Elizabeth Schmidt Tucker Schultz Theodore Sellnow Lydia Struffert Katelyn Szaroletta Kade Thompson Brian Tran Piper Van Zummeren Lauren Walter Ava Wiering Jordyn Williams Tanner Witt Alyssa Wolfe 7th Grade “B” Mikayla Bailey Daniel Berg Naomi Bratsch Hannah Bristow Cody Corbitt Benjamin Davis Storm Davis Savanna DeYoung Allison Doheny Jenna Dorry Joshua Eckstein Collin Fahey Carter Fairbanks Luke Fogarty Evelyn Garcia Jack Gill Luke Kalkes Jonathan Kellogg Emmanuel Kesler
Jensen Ladd Max Larson Tristan Lindahl Jackson Mewes Kendra Mullen Ella Pingalore Mason Reiter Bennett Rerick Alexandra Roxberg Becca Schwichtenberg Meghan Sheets Jackson Spomer Greta Steinhagen Hanna Tharaldson Benjamin Tointon Dylan Willey 8th Grade “A” Brooke Adamietz Colton Bahr Ainsley Bennett Emily Berger Abby Bristlin Mikayla Coops Natalie Covington Matthew Fink Joshua Gregory Derrick Grengs Trevor Gruhn Aidan Heidecker Elizabeth Hilgers Kaitlyn Holmbeck Benjamin Hunsader Mindy Johnson Dylan Kahle Isabelle Kartalozi Savanah Klein Ellen Kreeger Morgan Kruger Victoria Larson Dylan May Connor Mulroy Khang Nguyen Zachary Olson Andi Otting Katie Piampiano KyLee Santovi Rachel Schmitz Noah Schumacher Danica Shinehouse Gansen Anneka Sterk Jaylen Struck-Schmitz Kimberly Teal Cole Von Bank 8th Grade “B” Victor Baltierrez Diego Behnke Cole Brown Alaina Buesgens Daniel Cooper Carter Ess Nolan Fahey Alexander Feddersen Aiden Fogarty Madison Fors Mackenzie Glaser - Bieder Andrew Glisczinski Joey Gorman Alec Haege Madison Hafner-Neuman Andrew Hastings McKenna Herrmann Vivian Herrmann Skye Jacobs Colton Kerkow Joseph Kirchner Taylan Kramer-Braun Madison McGrane Alexis Meyer
Ag Power Enterprises Annie’s Cafe & Catering Behnke Auto Center, Inc. Belle Plaine Chiropractic Belle Plaine Family Dentistry Belle Plaine Herald Berger Interiors Beth Flaherty Payroll Service Borough Bowl The Canopy Group Chard Tiling Corner Stone Advisors, LLC
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10th Grade “A” Darrius Bahr Alyssa Baker Patrick Bigaouette Taylor Cote Cassandra DeFauw Attrea Ferro Schug Amber Glisczinski Kaitlyn Gorman Lucas Hallgren Tomy He Andrew Hunsader Arianna Jones Maria Larson Autumn Laue Grace Ludvik Emma Luskey Gabrielle Malecha Henry Mathiowetz Devin May Hunter Meyer Tyla Moorleghen Nicholas Morrison Taylor Mullen Alex Nowak Jack Otto Alexis Parks Jessica Prader Caitlin Preusser Morgan Prokosch Makenna Rapacz Cora Raskovich Laura Reed Abigail Siegle Brady Solheid Dylan Stolt Brittany Teal Keegan Titus
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Legal Notices STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT probate division Court File No.: 70-PR-15-22104 NOTICE OF informal appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors (intestate) Estate of Elverda Clara Grapper, a/k/a Elverda C. Grapper, Decedent. Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Roger A. Grapper, whose address is 4546 East 200th Street, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir 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 letter, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: November 20, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts November 20, 2015 Vicky L. Carlson Registrar Phil Bird Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Christopher J. Perske The Law Office of Christopher J. Perske, LLC 115 South Broadway Street, Suite 100 Jordan, MN 55352 Attorney License No: 0347164 Telephone: (952) 492-2800 Fax: (952) 492-2806 Email: christopher.perske@perskelaw.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 2 and 9, 2015.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Contract/Replevin Court File No.: 70-CV-15-21701 SUMMONS Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC, Plaintiff, v. Sara R. Diaz and Alberto Morales, Defendants. THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff's Complaint against you is attached to this summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: Jessica L. Blanner Usset, Weingarden & Liebo, PLLP 4500 Park Glen Road, Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff's Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.
Dated: October 6, 2015 USSET, WEINGARGEN & LIEBO, P.L.L.P. /s/ Jessica L. Blanner Jessica L. Blanner, #0389934 Attorney for Claimant 4500 Park Glen Road, Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, November 25 and December 2 and 9, 2015.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 70-PR-15-14638 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Agnes E. Horeish aka Agnes Eline Horeish, Deceased, Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated July 29, 2008, and separate writings under Minn. Stat. 524.2-513, dated July 29, 2008, (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Katherine A. Von Bank, whose address is 21185 Harlow Avenue, Jordan, MN, 55352, 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 20, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts November 20, 2015 Vicky L. Carlson Registrar Phil Bird Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Mark Scholle Scholle Law Firm, Ltd. 8742 Leeward Circle Eden Prairie, MN, 55344 Attorney License No: 0097494 Telephone: (952) 944-9693 FAX: (952) 914-9376 Email: MarkScholle@aol.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 2 and 9, 2015.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 15, 2003 MORTGAGOR: Jeffrey F. Peer and Lorraine D. Peer, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Tradition Mortgage. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 13, 2004 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A641820. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: ABN Amro Mortgage Group, Inc.. Dated October 15, 2003 Recorded January 13, 2004, as Document No. A641821. And thereafter assigned to: Green Tree Servicing LLC now known as Ditech Financial LLC. Dated December 23, 2014 Recorded December 24, 2014, as Document No. A970974. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Tradition Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 16913 Wilderness Trail Southeast, Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 253180160 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 16, Block 1, Wilderness Ponds COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $276,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $133,302.97 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
BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA 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 22, 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 December 22, 2016 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: October 23, 2015 Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 6 - 15-007046 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, November 4, 11, 18, 25 and December 2 and 9, 2015.
TOWNSHIP OF BELLE PLAINE COUNTY OF SCOTT STATE OF MINNESOTA The Belle Plaine Township is accepting formal sealed quotes for slope and channel armoring along Brewery Creek. The project consists of: 1. Surface preparation, supply & placement of Type VI & Type III Geotextile Filter Material 2. Supply & placement of Rip Rap CL V, to armor the channel 104' further downstream from the existing Rip Rap CI V placed in 2014. 3. Place CL III Rip Rap armor the 4X4 box culvert east side slope up to the top of the box culvert. Sealed quotes will be accepted at the Township Clerk’s Home at 9215 Union Hill Blvd., Belle Plaine, MN 56011 until 7:00 p.m. on December 17, 2015. Quotes will be publicly opened & read on Tuesday December 22, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Belle Plaine Township Hall, 25130 Hickory Blvd, Belle Plaine, MN. The project will be awarded at the Township Board meeting on January 5, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. All project elements must be completed by March 15, 2016. Once the project is started it must be completed within 30 days. For quote packets please email Township Clerk, Kristy Bieder at: kristy.bieder@outlook.com If you have any questions please contact Greg Felt, Township Engineer at: 952.292.0176 or via email at: glfelt@msn.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 2 and 9, 2015.
Notice of Public Hearing City of Belle Plaine Vacation of a Public Right-Of-Way Easement Notice is hereby given that the Belle Plaine City Council will conduct a public hearing on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 6:30 PM or soon thereafter, in the Council Chambers at 218 Meridian Street North. The purpose of this hearing is to consider the vacation of Locust Street east of Linden Street and west of Ash Street (within Prairie Park). The proposed vacation is legally described as: All that part of Locust Street as dedicated per the original plat of Belle Plaine, according to the recorded plat thereof, City of Belle Plaine, Scott County, Minnesota, described as follows: Lying south of Block 150, north of Prairie Park, east of Linden Street and west of
Ash Street, all being part of said original plat of Belle Plaine. During the hearing, the public is invited to comment on whether or not the proposed street right of way vacation is in the public interest. The Council shall consider the extent to which such proposed street vacation affects existing easements within the area of the proposed vacation and the extent to which the vacation affects the authority of any person, corporation, or municipality owning or controlling electric, telephone or cable television poles and lines, gas and sewer lines, or water pipes, mains, and hydrants on or under the area of the proposed vacation, to continue maintaining the same or to enter upon such easement area or portion thereof vacated to maintain, repair, replace, remove, or otherwise attend thereto, for the purpose of specifying, in any such vacation resolution, the extent to which any or all of such easement, and such authority to maintain, and to enter upon the area of the proposed vacation, shall continue. A survey of the proposed vacation is available for review at City Hall between the hours of 8-4:30, Monday through Friday. If you have any questions regarding this matter or wish to make comment prior to the hearing, please contact the City Office at 873-5553 or in writing to: City of Belle Plaine, PO Box 129, Belle Plaine, MN 56011. BY: Belle Plaine City Council ATTEST: Cynthia Smith Strack, Community Development Director Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 2 and 9, 2015.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF TAX FORFEITED LAND Notice is hereby given that the parcels of land described in the following list of Tax Forfeited Land shall be sold to the highest bidder at public sale. The sale will be governed by the provisions of M.S. 282.01, and by the resolution of the Sibley County Board of Commissioners authorizing such sale. The resolution reads as follows: “BE IT RESOLVED, That all parcels of tax-forfeited land on the list of Tax Forfeited Property for Public Sale are classified as nonconservation land; that the basic sale price of each parcel on the list of Tax Forfeited Property for Public Sale is on file with the Clerk of the County Board, be approved and authorization for a public sale of this land be granted, pursuant to M.S. 282.01; that the sale will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 22, 2015, by the Sibley County Auditor in the Commissioners’ Room in the Sibley County Courthouse, for not less than the basic sale price; and that all sales shall be full payment as set forth on the list of Tax Forfeited Property for Public Sale.” Information about the sale of tax forfeited land in Sibley County can be obtained at the Office of the Sibley County Auditor, Sibley County Courthouse, 400 Court Avenue, Gaylord, Minnesota 55334; Telephone: (507) 237-4070; e-mail PropertyTax@co.sibley.mn.us. Given under my hand and official seal this 24th day of November, 2015. Marilee Peterson Sibley County Auditor Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 9 and 16, 2015.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No: 70-CV-15-22277 SUMMONS Ron Hocevar, Scott County Attorney, Plaintiff, vs. 2004 Pontiac Grand Am, TX License Number: FRM6697, VIN: 2G2WP522441186500, (Driver: Mauro Gilbert Garza, Owner: Denise Tenorio, and Lien Holder: Triple E Automotive Sales) Defendant. THE STATE OF MINNESOTA to Denise Tenorio, 2006 Santa Rita, Laredo, TX 78040 and Triple E Automotive Sales, 2320 Santa Ursula Ave, Laredo, TX 78040: YOUARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon Plaintiff's Attorney an Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint which is on file in the office of the Clerk of Court in the Above-Captioned Court within twenty (20) days after Service of this Summons by three weeks' publication. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded by the Complaint. This Action involves the forfeiture of the above stated vehicle, One 2004 Pontiac Grand Am. Dated: November 24, 2015 RON HOCEVAR SCOTT COUNTY ATTORNEY Lisa A. Skoog Assistant County Attorney Attorney Reg. No. 169869 200 Fourth Avenue West Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 Attorney for Plaintiff (952) 496-8498 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 2, 9 and 16, 2015.
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THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 14, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Kate E. Helske, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Summit Mortgage Corporation. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed October 5, 2007, Scott County Registrar of Titles, Document No. T186798 on Certificate of Title No. 45041. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Dated September 14, 2007 Filed October 5, 2007, as Document No. T186799. Said Mortgage being upon Registered Land. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Summit Mortgage Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1595 Countryside Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 273403750 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Unit No. 5208, CIC No. 1098, Providence Pointe Condominiums, Scott County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $155,500.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $144,759.46 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on July 7, 2016 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: October 29, 2015 Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 135 - 15-007644 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 9 and 16, 2015.
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 22, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Gregory L. Merker and Diane M. Merker, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Chase Bank USA, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded June 5, 2006 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 740863. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated November 14, 2012 Recorded December 13, 2012, as Document No. A923419. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Chase Bank USA, N.A. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 230 Sand Street, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 271960230 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 1, Block 5, P and V 2nd Addition COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $186,300.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $188,244.64 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 29, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 29, 2016, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: October 28, 2015 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 15-007051 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 9 and 16, 2015.
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FORFEITED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC SALE Forfeited Property For Public Sale AS OF NOVEMBER 24, 2015 As of November 24, 2015
NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
PARCEL NAME 13.2512.000 Corey & Cathy Phelps
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS APPRAISED AFTER VALUE FORFEITURE 20,000.00 -
Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 9 and 16, 2015.
BASIC SALE PRICE 20,000.00 -
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS BEFORE FORFEITURE -
NOTE
BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA
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(continued from previous page) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT court probate COURT division Court File No.: 70-PR-14-7256 NOTICE OF and order for hearing on petition to allow final account, settle, and distribute estate In Re: Estate of Myra Georgianna Jaekel, Decedent. Jodie L. Stacken, the Personal Representative, has filed a Petition to Allow Final Account, Settle, and Distribute Estate. It is Ordered that, on December 22, 2015 at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue W., Shakopee, MN 55379, on the petition. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the petition will be granted. Dated: November 24, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts November 24, 2015 By the Court Diane M. Hanson Judge of District Court Phil Bird Deputy Court Administrator James M. Crist (MN# 166280) Steinhagen & Crist, P.L.L.P. 5001 Chowen Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 554102150 Telephone: (612) 922-2260 Facsimile: (612) 922-2996 Attorney for Petitioner Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 9 and 16, 2015.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 23, 2012 MORTGAGOR: Nicholas A. Rasmussen and Rachana M. Rasmussen, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed May 7, 2012, Scott County Registrar of Titles, Document No. T215284 on Certificate of Title No. 51162. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated October 21, 2014 Filed October 27, 2014, as Document No. T231225. Said Mortgage being upon Registered Land. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100031200011097950 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Wintrust Mortgage, a division of Barrington Bank and Trust Co.,
N.A., a National Bank RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6526 Casey Parkway, Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 040200651 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 11, except the East 1/2 and all of Lot 10, all in Block 5, James A. Casey Fourth Addition COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $190,153.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $192,230.43 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on July 19, 2016, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: November 18, 2015 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 15-008293 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, November 25 and December 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2015.
TERMS FOR THE SALE OF TAX FORFEITED LAND IN SIBLEY COUNTY Public Sales: Basic Sale Price All parcels are offered at public auction and sold to the highest bidder. The minimum bid acceptable is the basic sale price which is shown on the list of tax forfeited land. The basic sale price is equal to the appraised value or the appraised value plus any extra charges for special assessments levied after forfeiture or for hazardous waste control. Extra Fees and Costs: In Addition to the Basic Sale Price A 3% surcharge for the State Assurance Account will be collected at the time of the sale. The following extra fees will be collected when the basic sale price is paid in full: a State Deed fee of $25.00, a Deed Filing fee of $46.00, a $10.00 Documentation fee, and a State Deed tax equal to the greater of $1.65 or 0.33% of the basic sale price. Payment Terms: Full Payment due on day of Sale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cash, Cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Check, or Money Order Special Assessments: Levied Before and After Forfeiture The balance of any special assessments which were levied before forfeiture and cancelled at forfeiture and which exceed the amount of the net sale proceeds may be reassessed by the municipality. These special assessments are shown on the list of tax forfeited land under the column entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Special Assessments Before Forfeitureâ&#x20AC;?. Please contact the municipality regarding their reassessment policy. Any special assessments which were levied after forfeiture and certified to the County Auditor have been added to the appraised value and must be paid by the purchaser as part of the basic sale price. These special assessments are shown on the list of tax forfeited land with the special line entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Special Assessments After Forfeitureâ&#x20AC;?. Conditions: Restrictions on the Use of the Properties Sales are subject to the following restrictions on the use of the properties: (1) existing leases, (2) easements obtained by a governmental subdivision or state agency for a public purpose, (3) building codes and zoning laws, (4) all sales are final with no refunds or exchanges allowed, and (5) the appraised value does not represent a basis for future taxes. Private Sales: Parcels Not Sold at Public Auction Any parcel not sold at a public sale may be purchased after the public sale by paying the basic sale price plus extra fees and costs. The basic sale price cannot be changed until the parcel is reappraised, republished, and again offered at a later public sale. Title: Proof of Ownership The buyer will receive a receipt at the time of the sale. The Department of Revenue will issue a State Deed after full payment is made. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 9 and 16, 2015.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 23, 2009 MORTGAGOR: Trina Henricksen, a single woman. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 7, 2009 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 842073. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated March 22, 2012 Recorded April 10, 2012, as Document No. A 902862. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100315900000200500 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: River City Mortgage & Financial, LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 8429 West 149th Street, Savage, MN 55378 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 263890230 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 23, Block 1, CIC No. 1164, Lakeview Heights 2nd Addition COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $153,174.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $146,992.48 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 28, 2016 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on July 28, 2016, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: November 25, 2015 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 15-009612 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015 and January 6 and 13, 2016.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 29, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Steven W Robbins and Kelly A Robbins, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded November 29, 2006 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A758098. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: National City Mortgage Co., as subsidiary of National City Bank. Dated August 13, 2007 Recorded November 4, 2013, as Document No. A948525. And thereafter assigned to: PNC Bank, National Association. Dated November 6, 2013 Recorded November 26, 2013, as Document No. A949822. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2916 South Shore Drive, Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 110050100 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 12 and 13, Plainview Heights, Scott County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $999,950.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $1,221,100.92 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 26, 2016 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on July 26, 2016, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: November 24, 2015 PNC Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 38 - 15-009248 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015 and January 6 and 13, 2016.
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H.S. Wrestling
Scott West Splits at Hutch Quad; Wins Lakeville North Invitational After beating Mankato East 63-6 Thursday night in Hutchinson, the Scott West wrestling team was given a wake up call when the home team Hutchinson Tigers stunned the Panthers with a 34-26 victory in front of their raucously approving crowd. It was the first dual meet win for the Hutchinson program over its long-standing Section 2AA rival Scott West. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wrestle particularly well,â&#x20AC;? states Scott West co-head coach Darren Ripley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to give Hutchinson some credit for that as they out wrestled us and proved to be the better team on this night.â&#x20AC;? The night of wrestling against Hutchinson began innocently enough as Scott West won the first three matches of the meet behind lightweights Jacob Hill (106), Tyler Shackle (113) and Justin Stauffacher (120). Hill scored an opening-period take down and then rode out Tucker Gifferson for the entire third period, and despite a stall call point against him, was a 2-1 winner. Tyler Shackle rolled to an 11-0 win over Tate Card at 113 as the Panther freshman used a pair of take downs with back points in periods one and three to accumulate the major decision. Shackleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s freshman teammate Justin Stauffacher made it three straight wins for the Panthers as he scored a pair of take downs to secure a 4-1 win over Dasin Mateski. However, the early 10-point lead would evaporate over the next three weight classes as Hutchinson put up 12 points with the first of those coming from their 126-pounder Brock Luthens. In what was a rematch of last seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Section 2AA 106-pound championship finals between Luthens and Parker Huss that was won by Huss, Luthens controlled the action for a 6-0 win. In the following match at 132, it was a rematch of a Section 2AA semifinal match between Dylan Pundsack and Carter Piche that was won by Piche. However, Pundsack would follow the Luthens lead as the Hutch Tiger dropped Piche in a first-period headlock and the ensuing pin fall call. After the two big Hutchinson wins, Panther Jack Fogarty dropped a 5-2 match to Cody Anderson, and just like that Hutchinson, had taken a 12-10 lead. Scott West regained a 20-12 advantage behind Ryan Siegleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10-1 major decision over Jayden Mackedenz at 145 and Ben Kelvingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first-period pin of Jordan Stenzel at 152. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ryan and Ben both went out and did what we needed them to do by getting wins with bonus points,â&#x20AC;? insists Ripley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to see more of that up and down the lineup.â&#x20AC;? But the top part of the Hutchinson lineup would get it done on this night as Logan Wadsworth rallied from a 6-0 deficit to beat Dylan Johnson 13-11 in overtime, and Josh Filk scored a 9-0 major decision over Deshawn Carter at 170. Christian Kurth gave Hutch back the lead at 2520 with a first-period pin over Noah Ellingsworth at 182. Scott West would take back a one-point team lead at 26-25 when Hutchinson forfeited at 195. However, that Panthersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lead was short-lived as they forfeited right back, setting up a final showdown at heavyweight where Calvin Menke needed a pin for Scott West to win but the freshman would drop the final bout of the night 6-0 to Tyler Stenzel, giving Hutchinson their first ever win over Scott West with a final team score of 34-26. Lakeville North Invite Scott West traveled to Lakeville North High School on Saturday and won the 13-team Paul Wolf Panther Invitational by scoring 197 team points, which was more than enough to better team runner-up Hudson, Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 177.5.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wrestled a little better than we did Thursday night in Hutchinson,â&#x20AC;? states Ripley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a good first step but we still have many more good steps to take if we are going to be a team that competes with the best in our section and state.â&#x20AC;? Scott Westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win on Saturday was led by the lightweights as the Panthers claimed individual championships at three of the first four weight classes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jacob Hill (106), Tyler Shackle (113) and Parker Huss (126). It was a big championship moment for Hill as the eighth-grader won his first individual championship after placing second at Osseo the week before. The Panther lightweight used four take downs to better Woodburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cole West 9-2. Shackle followed Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s championship win with one of his own at 113. It was Shackleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second Lakeville North championship in as many years as the freshman had won the 106pound title the previous year. In Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s championship match up, he beat Northfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drew Wooley 8-2. Parker Huss beat a good wrestler from Eagan in the championship bout at 126 pounds as he downed #9-rated Kade Gage. At 145 pounds, Ben Kelvington turned in the Panthersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; best-wrestled match of the early season as the senior captain bettered the local favorite, No. 2-rated Wade Sullivan, 7-2 in a rematch from their Lakeville North 126-pound final from a year ago that was also won by Kelvington. The Panthers had seven other wrestlers place in the top six of their respective weight classes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carter Piche (2nd at 132), Justin Stauffacher (3rd at 120), Dylan Johnson (4th at 152), Deshawn Carter (5th at 170), Tyler Buesgens (5th at 195), Calvin Menke (5th at 220) and Ben Alexander (6th at HWT). â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a fairly good overall team performance, especially when you consider that last year we only had seven wrestlers that placed in the top six of their respective weight classes (at Lakeville),â&#x20AC;? states Ripley. The Panthers are looking for another good team performance this week as they will be traveling consecutive nights to take on key wrestling rivals each night. The first will come on Thursday at Minnesota River Conference rival Sibley East and then also St. Peter. The Panthers are scheduled to wrestle the Wolverines first at 5 p.m. before taking on the Saints at 6:30 p.m. On Friday night, Scott West will be at Section 2AA rival New Prague. The two teams split a pair of matches last year, with the Trojans winning the regular season meet in Belle Plaine but the Panthers earning the trip to state with the Section 2AA championship win at Mankato East. 2015-16 Scott West Dual Results and Remaining Schedule Dec. 3 at Hutchinson Quad vs. Mkato E. W 63-6 vs. Hutch L 34-26 Dec. 10 at Sibley East Quad Dec. 11 at New Prague Dec. 17 vs. NYA at B.P. Dec. 18-19 at Rochester Inv. Dec. 29-30 at Rumble on Red in Fargo Jan. 7 at Watertown Quad Jan. 8 vs. Shakopee at Jord. Jan. 14 at Wayzata Quad Jan. 15 vs. TCU at B.P. Jan. 16 at Eastview Invite Jan. 21 vs. LS-H at B.P. Jan. 21 vs. Eagan at B.P. Jan. 22 vs. Coon Rapids at Jordan Jan. 23 at Forest Lake Invite Jan. 28 vs. Waconia at B.P. Feb. 5 at Benilde-St. Marg. Feb. 11 Section Quarterfinals Feb. 13 Section Semis and Final at Hutchinson Feb. 19-20 Section Indvid. at Mankato East Feb. 25-27 State Tournament at Xcel Energy Cent. at
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H.S. Boys’ Basketball
Tigers Blow Big Lead Against WEM at Home; Get Blown Out at Wascea
Belle Plaine’s Alissa Schultz made a bounce pass to a teammate against WEM last Tuesday night at the BPHS gym.
H.S. Girls’ Basketball
Belle Plaine Drops First Two by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School girls’ basketball team almost came away with a victory Thursday night at Faribault Bethlehem Academy but came up short in the closing seconds of a 66-61 loss. Still, the Tigers had to feel much better about themselves following a 64-29 loss to Waterville-Elysian-Morristown in the season opener two nights earlier in Belle Plaine. The Tigers were scheduled to host Watertown-Mayer in a nonconference game Tuesday night after this edition of the Herald went to press. They will also be at home for another nonconference game against Fairmont this Thursday. Tip time is 7:30 p.m. Belle Plaine will open Minnesota River Conference play 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at Sibley East. WEM 64, Tigers 29 The Buccaneers scored in the opening seconds and never trailed as they blasted the Tigers by 35 points in a nonconference game last Tuesday night at the BPHS gym. The Tigers, who trailed 34-13 at halftime and 61-19 at one point in the second half, could not find much rhythm. “For the first game of the year and having to make some major adjustments, we learned a lot about ourselves and what we need to do to be successful,” said Tigers coach Randy Carlson. “We made way too many turnovers that led to easy baskets for WEM. Also, we did not shoot well at all. As the year goes on, we will make those shots. It’s a matter of feeling comfortable and being confident.” Elizabeth Johnson (13) and Alissa Schultz (10) combined for all but six of Belle Plaine’s points. Paige Narveson had three points, followed by Lily Vinkemeier and Taylor Mullen with two and one, respectively. Thirteen players scored for the Bucs. Schultz led the Tigers in rebounds with seven and Ireland Lambrecht had five steals. “Alissa Schultz played very well and played hard. Elizabeth Johnson had a great second half. It was great to see her being so confident and aggressive,” Carlson said. Faribault BA 66, Tigers 61 Belle Plaine trailed by 16 points early in the second half before rallying to pull ahead by one point with a few minutes
to play. Faribault BA regained the lead at 64-61 before Vinkemeier’s three-pointer tied the score with 45 seconds to play. But the Cardinals answered that with a three of their own, which the Tigers could not answer. “This was a lot better game for us and should give us some confidence heading forward,” Carlson said. “The effort in the second half was great. Seeing Ireland Lambrecht step up with some big plays and Paige Narveson hit some big shots was huge. Bethlehem Academy made some really big plays down the stretch to win it. We still did a great job getting shots late but they just didn’t fall.” Lambrecht had 20 points and
Narveson 14. Rounding out the scoring for the Tigers were Johnson (11), Vinkemeier (5), Anna Donkhong (4), Schuyler Sterk (4), Kaitlyn Paul (2) and Schultz (1). Vinkemeier and Lambrecht both had seven rebounds, followed by Johnson and Schultz with five apiece.
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by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School boys’ basketball team got the season off to a rocky start last week, losing its first two games, one by blown lead and one by blowout – falling at home to Waterville-Elysian-Morristown 58-52 last Tuesday night and at Waseca 75-37 Saturday afternoon. Belle Plaine was scheduled to travel to Le Sueur-Henderson for the Minnesota River Conference opener Tuesday after this edition of the Herald went to press. It’s back to nonconference play against Lake CrystalWellcome Memorial 7:30 p.m. this Friday and Blue Earth Area 7 p.m. next Tuesday. Both games will be at the BPHS gym. WEM 58, Tigers 54 The Tigers squandered a 14point lead early in the second half as the Buccaneers escaped Belle Plaine with a 58-54 vic- Belle Plaine’s Mitchel Stier, center, had 13 points and 10 retory last Tuesday night at the bounds against WEM last Tuesday night at the BPHS gym. BPHS gym. Belle Plaine, which held Waterville-Elysian-Morristown to just 17 points in the first half, came unglued in the shootingwise in the second half and the Bucs took advantage, turning a 41-27 deficit into a 52-44 lead and then holding on down the stretch for the victory. Luke Narveson, who led the Tigers in scoring with 17 points, fouled out with 3:08 left in the game. Teammate Mitchel Stier added 13 points, while Brody Curtiss and Nathan Herman chipped in nine and eight, respectively. Noah Hastings (4) and Derek Guscette (3) had Belle Plaine’s only other points. The Tigers shot just 3 of 16 from three-point range. Stier led the team in rebounds with 10.
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The Tigers’ Brody Curtiss, right, had eight points against WEM last Tuesday night at the BPHS gym.
H.S. Dance
Belle Plaine Competes at Hutch Belle Plaine High School Explosion dance team faced its first competition of the season, finishing fourth among seven teams in kick and fifth among five teams at Saturday’s Hutchinson Invitational. Marshall topped the field in kick with 3.5 points, followed by Delano (6.5), Hutchinson (10), Belle Plaine (12), Waconia (12), Litchfield (19) and The Tigers’ Ireland Lambrecht tried to maneuver around a Glencoe-Silver Lake (20). screen against WEM last Tuesday night at the BPHS gym. The “The kick portion of the comfollowing game at Faribault BA she scored 20 points. petition was up first and with the new choreography rules and routine length changes made for this season, routines looked somewhat different than last year,” said Belle Plaine coach Sibel Dikmen. “We brought a strong routine, utilizing three different costumes that each
emulate one of the Madonna songs featured in our mix. This use of multiple uniforms and intricate formations brought up our visual effectiveness scores. “The point difference between each of the top four teams in this area was one point. Routine effectiveness, as well as the execution categories of the score sheet made the difference between Belle Plaine placing fourth instead of third this weekend,” Dikmen continued. “In the coming week of practice, we plan to continue training hard with the hope that kick height and overall stamina improve. We’re just on the tails of Hutchinson and Delano and I know this team has the determination and skill to beat them.” Marshall was also tops among
five teams in jazz with 4.5 Points. Also competing were Delano (7), Waconia (7.5), Hutchinson (10) and Belle Plaine (15). “Our varsity team performed their routine for the first time,” Dikmen said. “Typically, we like to perform at a basketball game (halftime) once before competing in a routine. It allows us to work out any minor issues and gain some confidence with the routine. Prior to competing at Hutchinson, we just did not have that opportunity, but the girls did amazing and hit all of their formations. Despite executing those well, the team struggled with the execution of the choreography as well as turn technique. Those areas will be our focus in the coming weeks of practice.”
Belle Plaine’s Anna Donkhong looked for a teammate to pass to against WEM last Tuesday night at the BPHS gym. The BPHS Explosion dance team performed during halftime of last Tuesday night’s boys’ basketball game.
Belle Plaine guard Elizabeth Johnson, pictured passing, had a team-high 13 points against WEM last Tuesday night at the BPHS gym.
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Holiday Express Belle Plaineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12th annual Holiday Express at BPHS drew another big turnout Saturday, the most popular attraction again being Santa and Mrs. Claus as evident of the line pictured above. Pictured below are young kids (chaperoned by junior and senior high students) shopping for their families in the school library, which was transformed into Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Store. In the bottom photo are some of those who spent time making Christmas crafts in the school gymnasium. Among those pictured are Emily Kuhnly, left, Emma Martin, center, and Julian Riemer, right. Holiday Express is sponsored by Belle Plaine Festivals and Events, Parent Teacher Organization and Early Childhood Family Education.
The Belle Plaine Royalty welcomed residents to the tree lighting ceremony Thursday. They are (from left) Nicole Bauleke (Miss Congeniality), Miss Belle Plaine McKenzie Koepp, Kali Gorman (First Princess) and Haley Johnson (Second Princess).
Carolers at Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tree lighting at the Hooper-Bowler-Hillstrom Historical House filled the air with songs of the season.
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