Belle plaine herald january 13, 2016 by Belle Plaine Herald

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City Council, P&Z Hold Joint Meeting on Solar Gardens Solar Company Proposing to Build Facility on 40-Acre Site by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission met jointly last Monday night (Jan. 4) in an attempt to gain more understanding of the impacts of a proposed solar power energy facility in Belle Plaine. TruNorth Solar of the Twin Cities is the latest such company to inquire about Belle

Plaine’s interest in jumping on the solar bandwagon that is charging across Minnesota and elsewhere in the nation. Pat Wier and Mike Kampmeyer of TruNorth were in attendance, as was Trisha Rosenfeld, who represents Xcel Energy. TruNorth Solar is proposing to build a 40-acre solar field adjacent to the western boundary of the city limits. The property, which is located northwest of South Street, is owned by sisters Kim Devine-Johnson and Tammy Devine. Belle Plaine City Administrator Holly Kreft said there would be no cost to the city and that the endeavor would be an investment by the solar com-

pany. A solar garden is a solar electric array with multiple subscribers connected to the utility grid. The subscribers may purchase a portion of the power produced by the array and receive a credit on their electric bill. Utility customers within the solar facility’s service area, including residences, businesses, local governments, non-profits and faith-based organizations, can all subscribe. According to TruNorth, “community solar projects allow electric consumers to receive the benefits of solar energy

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After a huge 2015, Ryan Dungey has started 2016 on the Wheaties box.

Ryan Dungey Standing Tall as First Motocross Racer on Wheaties Box After a phenomenal 2015 run that saw him winning titles in both Motocross and Supercross, Wheaties has announced that Ryan Dungey will be the next athlete featured on the iconic orange box. Already a highly-acclaimed rider, Dungey’s year further solidified his claim to be the first Motocross champion on the cover of the Wheaties box. Last July, Dungey became the first motocross racer ever to win an ESPN “ESPY” Award for Best Male Action Sports Athlete of the Year. “Ryan has been an extremely valued member of Team Wheaties over the past few years,” said Stephanie Moffat,

associate marketing manager for Wheaties. “We couldn’t be more proud to honor someone who’s shown time and again that he’s a champion on and off the track.” Dungey, the son of Troy and Michelle Dungey of Belle Plaine, is married to Lindsay (Siegle) Dungey, a 2009 graduate of Belle Plaine High School. Dungey is the current 450cc class Monster Energy Supercross champion and AMA 450 Motocross champion. He and Lindsay currently reside in Tallahassee, Fla., where Dungey can train year-round. After turning pro in 2006, Dungey quickly proved he was

one of the best riders in the world. By the age of 21, he secured every title his sport has to offer. And in 2015, almost a decade into his professional career, Dungey dominated the competition to take home Supercross and Motocross championships. “It’s definitely a very exciting moment, getting to be on the Wheaties box. I can’t tell you how many times my brother and I sat there joking about, you know, one day that’s going to be me on the box,” said Dungey. “To be the first Motocross racer on the box is definitely an amazing moment. I think it’s huge for all of us, so I’m very, very thankful.”

B.P. School District Talking Solar Energy For Savings, Learning Tradeoff: Solar Panels on Schools for Fixed Rate

The odds of Belle Plaine School District buildings hosting solar panels may be small, but the district is talking with an alternative energy company about a swap between sunfriendly locations and fixed rates for electricity in the years to come. At Monday’s school board workshop, Superintendent Ryan Laager informed the board of preliminary discussions with Twin Cities-based Cedar Creek Energy. The company is interested in sites for solar panels that would generate electricity. The company would guarantee the school district a fixed rate per-kilowatt hour in its facilities in the years to come in ex-

change for the locations. “Frankly, we have a lot of roof space,” Laager said. “There’s a lot of incentive for the district.” He said a windmill on the grounds at Oak Crest has even been informally mentioned as a possibility. The idea seemingly has no legs since “some see them as an eyesore,” Laager said. Cedar Creek Energy would pay for the solar panels, their installation and maintenance, Laager said. If the district had a roofing project that required the temporary removal of the panels, the superintendent told the board the company would remove the solar panels. Laager told the board he would not recommend approval of any proposal that wasn’t at least “cost-neutral” to the school district. The school district is hoping for rates of 9 cents per kilo-

watt hour or lower. It currently pays between 9 and 12 cents per hour. The school district spent $239,000 on electricity in 2015. Savings aside, Laager said he wants to incorporate the science and technology of the solar panel plan into the school district’s classrooms. He said the alternative energy field would have jobs Belle Plaine students could one day potentially fill. The company and school district will continue to discuss the proposal in additional meetings. Laager said he would notify the board if the discussions lead to a formal plan for board

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Tom Flowers and Tom Grengs (right) will represent Johan’s Sports Bar & Grill at Saturday’s chili cook-off at Oak Crest Elementary School. The event is a fund-raiser for the Wizardz, a Special Olympics team of Belle Plaine and area athletes.

Belle Plaine Area Cooks Enjoy Competition, Good Chili Locals Offer Best Recipes for Wizardz Benefit

They admittedly don’t know much about Special Olympics, only that it provides an opportunity for special athletes to compete. Tom Grengs and Tom Flowers enjoy competition. The two men, cooks at Johan’s Sports Bar in downtown Belle Plaine, will be among as many as 10 cooks offering their best chili recipes Saturday for a fund-raiser benefiting a local Special Olympics team, the Wizardz. The chili cook-off will be held Saturday (Jan. 16, 5-8 p.m.) at Oak Crest Elementary School, 1101 Commerce Drive W. in Belle Plaine. The judging will be around 5 p.m. The judges are local police officers and city officials in some of the communities where Wizardz Special Olympians live. Teams from Sparetime Tavern, Coborn’s Superstore, Jordan Supper Club, the Feed Mill in Jordan and the Roadhaus in Henderson are among the eight to 10 teams expected to compete. Desserts will also be available. Grengs and Flowers will prepare a white chicken chili. It includes green peppers, cayenne pepper and other spices. It’s similar to the chili they prepare at the sports bar. The difference, the two cooks say, is many common chili recipes include red ground beef.

There recipe, Grengs said, is unique. “We wanted to do something different. It’ll blow their socks off,” Flowers said. Besides the ingredients themselves, an important element to the good chili is time, time to let the spices permeate the other ingredients in the chili. They’ll let their chili simmer for about three hours before the tasting begins.

“You put it all together and wait,” Grengs said. Grengs has been working in kitchens for a few dozen years. He got his first job in the kitchen at an assisted living home in Hopkins when he was 14. He’s been in the kitchen manager at

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Emil Ashauer Dies at Age 102 One of Belle Plaine’s most enduring residents and civic leaders died last Tuesday (Jan. 5) at the age of 102. Emil Ashauer, who was living at Kingsway Retirement Living in Belle Plaine, was grand marshal of Belle Plaine’s 1989 Bar-B-Q Days and 2014 German Days parades, the latter of which he rode with his second wife, Viola Dahlke, who was 95 years old at the time. They were easily the oldest couple to ever lead a parade in Belle Plaine. Even well into his 90s, Ashauer drove each year between Belle Plaine and his winter home in Texas. Ashauer was born June 5, 1913 on his family’s farm in Lidgerwood, N.D. His parents were Herman and Marie Ashauer, who raised six kids. Shortly after his 100th birthday in 2013, Ashauer explained that he was just a kid when his dad eventually stumbled upon Belle Plaine. “He was a tailor who learned his trade in the old country (Germany),” he said. “He had come over, got married, and

when he heard how rich the North Dakota farmers were, he went there and that’s where I was born. But then he found out the North Dakota farmers weren’t getting rich and he went back to tailoring.” Eventually, the family found their way to Belle Plaine, where Ashauer’s father bought out the local tailor. Emil, a 1931 graduate of Belle

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The Year in Review October Through December

With ceremonial shovels in hand on Oct. 19 were, from left, Jeanette Hentges (SM Hentges and Sons), Holly Kreft (city administrator), Deb Barber (Met Council), Joe Wagner (county commissioner), Jon Ulrich (county board chair), Gary Trost (city council), Devin May (son of Eric and Lisa May who the

city bought the property from), Mike Pingalore (mayor), Cary Coop (city council), Mike Beard (county commissioner), Diane Langenbach (Mn/DOT), Scott Schneider (city council), Joe Duncan (city engineer) and Tom Wolf (county commissioner).

The Belle Plaine Herald’s 2015 Year in Review wraps up this week with October through December.

began Nov. 3. *Voters in the Belle Plaine School District selected three new people on Nov. 3 to help lead the community’s public schools over the next four years. They elected Tracy O’Brien, Diane Skelley and Terry Kahle to the board. O’Brien topped the balloting with 283 votes. Skelley finished with 263 and Kahle received 236 votes. Gary Steinhagen finished fourth in the race for three seats. He received 202 votes. O’Brien filed for the election, her first bid after being appointed to serve earlier in 2015. Skelley and Kahle, who ran as write-in candidates, replaced Matt Lenz and Mike Ludvik, who did not to seek reelection. *The BPHS volleyball team, which had not gotten past the semifinals in eight previous state tournament appearances, went the distance this time around to bring home the program’s first state championship. The Tigers, the No. 1 seed, defeated unseeded Perham 3-0 Nov. 12, defending state champion and No. 4 seed Stewartville 3-1 Nov. 13 and No. 2 seed Concordia Academy 3-0 Nov. 14, capping off a state championship season record of 32-3. Belle Plaine seniors Kaylee Hentges and Dakotah Poitra and juniors Mariena Hayden and Danielle Taylor were named to the state Class 2A all-tournament team. The above four along with teammate junior Elizabeth Johnson were also named allconference. Senior McKenzie Koepp was honorable mention.

October

*In what was an emotional 30 minutes for members of the Belle Plaine City Council and a couple of dozen people in attendance in support of renaming the city’s softball field from Prairie Park to Jerry Connolly Memorial Field, the council on Oct. 5 opted to uphold the city’s policy that states a person must be deceased for a minimum of 10 years before such a change can occur. The park board had also recommended keeping the name Prairie Park, but like the council, discussed ways to memorialize the late Jerry Connolly by adding amenities in his honor at the park such as park benches, etc. The two dozen people in attendance at the workshop was just a small sampling of individuals who want the park renamed Jerry Connolly Memorial Field as the group had obtained over 600 signatures on a petition asking for just that. Connolly was found dead Aug. 5 at the city’s wastewater treatment plant, where he was the longtime plant manager.

*Unlike the previous two Belle Plaine Scenic Byway Half-Marathon races, there was no marriage proposal at the finish line of the fifth annual event on Oct. 10, which was run in splendid fall colors and mild temperatures and sunshine. For a second year in a row, Belle Plaine native Peter Eischens won the race with a time of 1:29:11, which was a little over a minute behind his time in 2014. Gerald Mead of Minneapolis was second overall, almost six minutes behind Eischens. The first female to complete the half-marathon was Alyssa Gammelgaard of Chaska. Her time of 1:35:57 was third best overall, just one minute behind Mead. Kevin Weiser of Minneapolis and Katie Thompson of Eden Prairie were the 5K winners. *The team portion of the postseason came to a close for the Belle Plaine High School tennis team on Oct. 12 in a loss to Holy Family Catholic, but not until it gained a very gratifying win at rival Jordan in the first round of the Section 2A Team Tournament at Jordan. The Tigers upset the Jaguars 4-3. Jordan had won both regular season meetings between the two teams. The Tigers finished the season 4-4 in the Minnesota River Conference, 8-11 overall. In the individual tournament, Belle Plaine junior Ireland Lambrecht won three of four matches to place third individually, losing only to eventual section champion Carlie Brandt of Le Sueur-Henderson. Earning all-conference honors for Belle Plaine in 2015 were Lambrecht and Rachel Schroers. Teammate Bailey Gavin received honorable mention. *Members of the Belle Plaine City Council and staff got to play in the dirt and eat some cake before heading to city hall for their regular meeting on Oct. 19. The council and staff were joined by dozens of other government officials and members of the community for the County Road 3 bridge groundbreaking ceremony. Presiding at the groundbreaking was Belle Plaine Mayor Mike Pingalore,

who thanked many of those in attendance for helping make the groundbreaking possible. He also acknowledged Ridgeview Medical Center, which plans to build a medical clinic near the site while the overpass is being constructed. *The Belle Plaine High School boys’ and girls’ cross country teams had their sights set high at Montgomery’s National Golf Club on Oct. 29, and although they finished high in their respective Section 2A team standings, neither reached their desired plateau, which was a top-two finish and state tournament berth. The Belle Plaine girls placed third in their 20-team field, while the boys were fourth among 22 teams. The Tigers’ Emily Berger, an eighth-grader, qualified for the state Class 1A individual meet at St. Olaf College in Northfield, where she finished in the top third. Earlier in the month, both the Belle Plaine boys’ and girls’ teams captured the Minnesota River Conference team championship. Gaining allconference for the boys were Kellen Bergs, Kyle Siemon, Dylan Bigaouette and Sam Gregory. Elliot Rudd was honorable mention. Achieving allconference for the girls were Berger, McKenna Herrmann, Alissa Schultz and Cassie Stolt. Danika Schroeder was honorable mention. *It was a delightful start to a Halloween afternoon for the Belle Plaine High School football team before things took a haunting turn in the state Class 3A quarterfinals against TriCity United at Lakeville North High school. Not only did the Tigers blow a 14-0 lead, but they had to play the second half without their big-play senior quarterback Luke Narveson. The Titans, who rallied to take a 28-21 lead at halftime, went on to eliminate Belle Plaine 4124. Still, it was a grand season for the Tigers, who won their first section championship in 22 years after defeating Glencoe-Silver Lake (at Glencoe) the previous week. The Tigers finished the season 9-3 overall, two of those losses coming against TCU. The highlight of the regular season came the final week when the Tigers upset previously unbeaten Marshall 39-35 in Belle Plaine. Marshall had outscored its opponents by a combined 350-7 entering the game. Earning all-district honors for Belle Plaine were senior Luke Narveson, sophomore Marcus Walsh, junior Alec Ruud and senior Josh Juaire. Seniors Tyler Grieves and Jonny Vinkemeier were honorable mention.

November

*Nov. 1 is normally the time Belle Plaine residents have to start adhering to the local snow ordinance when it comes to parking on city streets. With temperatures reaching the 70s on both Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, winter was far from everyone’s mind. *Belle Plaine City Council Member Scott Schneider informed the city that he was resigning from the council, effective Nov. 20, because he was moving to Shakopee. Schneider, who was reelected to the city council in November of 2014, still had three-plus years left of his term. A two-week advertising period seeking appointee candidates to replace Schneider

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*A Belle Plaine woman quickly grabbed whatever possessions she could before escaping a fire that destroyed her house on West Forest Street on Nov. 22. Sandra Hessing called for help just before 7 p.m. She escaped after reporting flames and smoke filling the house. Firefighters could not save the manufactured home. The cause of the fire had not been officially determined. *During a special session Nov. 24, the Belle Plaine City Council voted to appoint Henry Pressley Jr as its replacement for Scott Schneider, who resigned because he his moving to Shakopee. Schneider still had over three years remaining on his current term. Pressley was a 12-year member of the city’s planning and zoning commission and was chair at the time of his appointment to the council. He officially took his seat on the council Dec. 9. Eight people had originally applied for the position. *Rainbow Discovery Center relocated from 613 East Main Street to adjoining 617 East Main Street, the latter of which formerly housed Otto Drug Store, which closed earlier in the year. Renee Schultz, who owns Rainbow Discovery Center, said the move would increase her business’ space from approximately 2,800 to 6,700 square feet. Schultz is leasing the facility from building owners Dale and Lori Otto. As for the previous Rainbow site, Angie Gorman is operating Angie’s Infant and Toddler Day Care.

*The Belle Plaine High School Drama Department presented a longtime favorite for the holiday season, “Miracle on 34th Street” Nov. 19-22. *Brittany Hable became Belle Plaine’s new postmaster, taking over for Dave Ott, who had recently retired. Hable’s postal service career started in Belle Plaine when she was a clerk from 2008-2010. She then became a city carrier in Glencoe *The Lutheran Home Assofor three years before becom- ciation (TLHA) and Ridgeview ing supervisor at Waconia for Medical Center announced they are planning a new health and two years. wellness destination in Belle

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Plaine. The campus will feature a clinic connected to a 55-unit 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 wellness in addition to offering specialty providers and premier senior living. *The Scott County Library System announced the appointment of Melissa Smith as branch manager of the Prior Lake Library, effective Jan. 5. Smith, who lives in Prior Lake and was looking forward to a much shorter commute, had been the branch manager for Belle Plaine only since February, at which time she took over for longtime Belle Plaine Librarian Georgine Gansen, who retired. *The Belle Plaine School Board on Dec. 14 approved a reduced property tax levy for 2016. The district will collect $4,741,411.42 in 2016. That’s $62,045.09 less in property taxes – a 1.29 percent decrease from 2015. The Belle Plaine City Council on Dec. 21 voted 4-1 to approve the city’s fee schedule for 2016, which included sewer and water increases. For an average residential user, the increase from 2015 to 2016 equates to about $3.87 per month for sewer and $2.35 per month for water, resulting in a total increase of $6.22 per month on a usage of $4,000 gallons. *Belle Plaine’s Firefighter of the Year for 2015 was Ryan Herrmann. *Perhaps the best news of all in 2015 was the plummeting gas prices that occurred in the latter part of the year, often falling below $1.90 per gallon, which continued into the start of 2016.

Members of the BPHS volleyball team celebrated the school’s first state volleyball championship on Nov. 14 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

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Carol A. Bigaouette Emil Ashauer Emil Ashauer, 102, a resident of Kingsway Retirement Living in Belle Plaine, passed away on January 5, 2016. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 9 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Rev. John Meyer officiated. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at church on Saturday morning. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery in Belle Plaine. Emil was born June 5, 1913 in Lidgerwood, North Dakota to Herman and Marie (Krieger) Ashauer. They moved to Minnesota when Emil was young. Emil had three brothers and two sisters. He graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1931 as class salutatorian and learned the plumbing trade during and after his high school years. After a tour of duty with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers in the South Pacific and New Guinea during WWII, he returned to Belle Plaine where he started Emil’s Plumbery. He retired in 1975 and enjoyed traveling, socializing, golfing, gardening and many other activities. After retirement he wintered in McAllen, Texas, driving back and forth from Belle Plaine until well into his 90’s. Emil was an active participant in the life of the community. He was an associate member of the Commercial Club, a charter member of the development corporation, the historical society and the Rotary Club. In his early years he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in Belle Plaine’s first Boy Scout troop. He is survived by his second wife, Viola Dahlke of Belle Plaine; sister, Elsie Stueber of Albuquerque, New Mexico; step-children, Robert Dahlke of Belle Plaine, Janice (Dick) Schense of Belle Plaine, Fern Dahlke (Joe Tessmer) of Atlanta, Georgia; as well as nieces and nephews; step-grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. Emil is preceded in death by his first wife, Faith Simon, who passed away in 1988.

Carol A. Bigaouette, 83, of Belle Plaine, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016, at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. We will celebrate her life at a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., Thursday, January 14 at St. John’s Catholic Church, 26523 200th St. in Belle Plaine. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at church. Please join us after Mass for a luncheon. Interment will be in Assumption Catholic Cemetery at a later date. Carol was born June 14, 1932, to Carl and Marie (Kaiser) Lambrecht of Jordan, MN. where she grew up and graduated from Jordan High School in 1950. On September 15, 1951, she married the love of her life, Larry Bigaouette, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan. She was the perfect farm wife. When she wasn’t in the garden or out in the fields, she could be found in the kitchen cooking or canning. Carol was a devoted mother to Rick, David, and Debra. She was an amazing seamstress, and some of her best creations were the dance outfits she made for their dance competitions. Years later, they gave up their dancing shoes for Button Boxes. They formed a band called the Button Box 3 and entertained around the area and in Mesa, AZ, where they wintered for over 20 years. Carol is now reunited with her husband Larry; her son, David, parents; and brothers. She will be missed by her son, Rick (Julie) Bigaouette of Prior Lake; her daughter, Debra (Tom Smiley) Murphy of Red Wing; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sister, Doris Peterson of White Bear Lake; and brother, Chuck (Mary Ann) Lambrecht of El Cajon, CA; and the many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. koldenfuneralhome.com

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Leonard J. Fogarty Leonard Jerome Fogarty, 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 12, 2016. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, January 14 and also from 12-1 p.m. on Friday, January 15 at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church in Belle Plaine. Celebration of his life Mass will follow at 1 p.m. Father Roger Hessian and Father Brian Lynch will concelebrate. There will be a private interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery. He was born to Michael J and Elizabeth Fogarty. He was the youngest of 12 children. Len attended District 53 Country School and graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1946. He served in the Army for 21 months, at which time he returned home to farm. On June 22, 1957 he married Pat Gaffney at Sacred Heart Church. They were blessed with five daughters, Kim (Neal) Newman of Red Wing, Sheila (Dave) Herrmann of Belle Plaine, Maureen (Bill) Daehn of Brooklyn Park, JoAnn (Bob) Malz of Jordan and Jill (Jeff) Cavanaugh of Manitowoc, WI. He was the very proud grandfather of 12 grandchildren. In 1964 he became an employee at the Belle Plaine Post Office as a letter carrier. After 27 years he retired on January 31, 1992. Len was an active Knights of Columbus member. He served as Grand Knight for two years and treasurer for 18 years. He was an active volunteer at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church as a Minister of Eucharist. He also volunteered for Meals on Wheels for many years. Len was a cherished husband, father, grandfather and loved by many. Len is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Beth, Mary, Brigid, Sarah; and brothers, Michael, Thomas, Joseph, John, Patrick, Leo and David. The family wishes memorials to be sent to Our Lady of Peace Cancer Home, Attn: Development Office, 2076 St. Anthony Avenue, St. Paul, MN 551045096.

Gary L. Bandel Gary Lee Bandel, 68, of Belle Plaine, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2016 surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church in Belle Plaine. Fr. Brian Lynch will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to Mass at the Church. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Belle Plaine. Gary was born in Rochester MN on June 16, 1947. Gary was kind and gentle, and enjoyed people, both old friends and new. He was proud to have served his country in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged with a Purple Heart, among other medals. Gary worked for many years in the auto-body industry. He enjoyed classic car shows and rebuilding his own cars. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Gary and Carolyn loved to travel. This past fall they had completed the final leg of their exploration of the Oregon Trail. They enjoyed their vacations in Florida. The love of Gary’s life the past few years were his grandchildren, Charlotte and Calvin. They have brought hours of joy to their grandparents. He was a loving brother, husband, father and grandfather. Gary will be deeply missed by his wife, Carolyn (Morrisette) Bandel; mother, Ida Bandel; son, Gary Lee Bandel; daughter-in-law, Melissa (Thuening) Bandel; grandchildren, Charlotte and Calvin Bandel; brothers; sisters; nieces and nephews. Gary is preceded in death by his father, Newton Bandel; and brother, Ron Bandel.

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Our Lady of The Prairie Catholic Church - Belle Plaine Fr. Brian Lynch 952-873-6564 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, Jan. 13 4:30 Youth Choir 5:00 Feed My Starving Children 6:30 Worship Choir Thursday, Jan. 14 7:00 Executive Committee Friday, Jan. 15 12:00 Student Council Retreat Saturday, Jan. 16 7:00 Weight Watchers Sunday, Jan. 17 Holy Communion 8 & 10:30 a.m. Worship 9:15 Sunday School 12:00 Party-Eppen Monday, Jan. 18 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 6:30 Boy Scouts Tuesday, Jan. 19 1:00 Quilting 7:00 Book Club Wednesday, Jan. 20 4:30 Youth Choir 5:00 Pizza 6:00 Confirmation & 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 Oratory of St. Thomas the Apostle - Jessenland Father Sam Perez 507-248-3550 Thursdays: Mass at 5 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church 219 W. Main Street, B.P. 952-873-2966 Pastor Don Genereux www.fpcbelleplaine.org fpcbelleplaine@frontiernet. net Inspirational Message Line 952-583-3302 January 17 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am Worship Service & Sunday School Pastor Don is on medical leave through April 10, 2016. Pulpit Supply Pastor and Moderator of Session Rev. David Maghakian West Union Lutheran Church 15820 Market Ave. Cologne, MN 55315 Church: 952-466-5678 westunion1@juno.com Pastor: Richard Braun Wednesday, Jan. 13 6:30 p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Choir Saturday, Jan. 16 7:30 a.m. Men’s Group Sunday, Jan. 17 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School R: Sandy Johnson A: Alex Mika Monday, Jan. 18 10:00 a.m. Newsletter articles due Wednesday, Jan. 20 6:30 p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Choir Holy Family Academy & Chapel Traditional Latin Mass 10679 182nd St., Belle Plaine, MN 56011 (952) 873-2582 or 873-6613 (coord.) Fr. Otto Keiser Sundays 2:15 p.m. Confessions 2:40 p.m. Rosary / 3 p.m. Mass Academy Mass - call for times

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other relatives and friends. Casket Bearers were Delores’ grandchildren. Cross Bearer was Laura Becker. Delores M. Hafemann, 80, of New Germany passed away Arrangements were with Monday, January 4, 2016 at her the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia. wwwjohnsonfh.com home in New Germany. Funeral Service was Thursday January 7 at 1 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church in New Germany with Rev. LeRoy LaPlant officiating. Visitation was from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Interment was at St. Mark Lutheran Cemetery in New Germany. Delores May Frances (Bessel) Hafemann was born on May 11, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN the daughter of Paul and Ida (Schultz) Bessel. She was baptized June 9, 1935 and confirmed in 1947 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine by Rev. P.J. Haupt. Delores went to country grade school #25 near Belle Paine and later graduated from Belle Plaine High School class of 1953. On June 10, 1955, Delores was united in marriage to Ortwin F. Hafemann at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine by Marjorie M. Mollenhauer, 85, Rev. Herder. of Le Sueur passed away on Delores was a faithful member Sunday, January 3, 2016 at the of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Minnesota Valley Health Care New Germany. She enjoyed Center. gardening, sewing, farm ani- Memorial services were at mals, and Sunday afternoon noon on Thursday, January 7 at drives. But, most of all she Zion United Church of Christ loved her family. Delores es- in Le Sueur. Interment at a pecially cherished the time she later date, will be in the Mound spent with her grandchildren Cemetery, Le Sueur. Visitation and when it was time to leave was three hours prior to the sershe never said good bye, it was vices at the church Thursday. always “see you later”. Kolden Funeral Home was in Some of her other hobbies charge of the arrangements. were fishing, taking pictures, She was born April 16, 1930 bird watching, crafting her to Charles and Mabel (Parks) special cards for her family for Mutch in rural St. Peter. She special occasions and going out attended District 50 country to eat. school and graduated from St. Delores is preceded in death by Peter High School in 1947. her parents, Paul and Ida Bes- Marge worked for the Johnson sel; grandson, Baby Hafemann; Overall Factory and Wholesale sisters, Violet Stier, Florence House for three years. (Harold) Otto; brothers, Warren She was united in marriage on Bessel, Roy Bessel, Willie Bes- August 14, 1950 to Allen Molsel; brothers-in-law, Joe Madlo lenhauer at Zion United Church and Norman Mielke. of Christ in Le Sueur. After her Delores is survived by her children were born she returned loving family; husband, Ortwin to the Johnson Overall Factory Hafemann; children, Susan in 1956, then to the Green GiHafemann of Norwood Young ant Field Office. In 1961 she America, Linda (David) Beck- began working in the office of er of Mayer, Steven (Amy) the LeSueur Public School until Hafemann of New Germany, 1991 when she retired. Douglas (Julie) Hafemann of She is survived by her husNew Germany, Karen (Marlyn) band, Allen; son, James of LeLoehrs of Cologne; grand- Sueur and daughter, (Alainna) children, Brian Becker, Laura Jane (Allan) Holmes of Sioux Becker, Jeremy Hafemann (fi- Falls, SD; three grandchildren; ancée Alyssa), Jason Hafemann and six great-grandchildren; (special friend, Samantha), sister, Shirley Bradshaw of Jared Hafemann, Reid Hafe- Colorado Springs, CO. mann (special friend, Miranda), She is preceded in death by Kimberly Hafemann, Jennifer parents; sisters, Lora Homer (Zach) Seibert, Kristine Loehrs and Loretta Mithuen; and three (special friend, Tyler); great- brothers, Robert, Walter and grandson, Noah Becker; sis- Gordon Mutch. ter, Rose Madlo of Le Center; sisters-in-law, Mabel Bessel of Lonsdale, Virginia Bessel of Belle Plaine, Glenna Mielke of Arlington; nieces, nephews,

Zion Lutheran Church & School 14745 County Road 153 Cologne, MN 55322 952-466-3379 e-mail: brendathompsonzion@ gmail.com Pastor: Eric Zacharias Wednesday, 13th email: staff@riverrockchurch.com 9:30 AM *“What is Islam?” Lead Pastor Rev. Chris Teien 5:30 PM Confirmation Associate Pastor Dan Jetto 6:15 PM Evening Meal (*Please call for small groups 7:00 PM *“What is Islam?” locations) Thursday, 14th *330 S. Market St. 10:15 AM Chapel at the Harbor **124 W. Main St. Sunday, 17th Wednesday, Jan 13 8:45 AM Sunday School For 6:30pm Kids Adventure Club* Families 6:30pm Jr. High Youth Group* 9:30 AM Worship 7:00pm Sr High Youth Group** Monday, 18th Friday, Jan 15 7:00 PM Finance Meeting 10am Women’s Bible Study** 8:00 PM Voters Meeting Saturday, Jan 16 Tuesday, 19th 8:00am Prayer Meeting** 7:30 PM Evangelism Meeting Sunday, Jan 17 Girls Basketball vs. Hamburg 9:30am Coffee, Food and Wednesday, 20th Fellowship Time 9:30 AM *“What is Islam?” 10am Worship Service* 5:30 PM Confirmation Monday, Jan 18 6:15 PM Evening Meal 7pm Mens Galatians Bible Study* 7:00 PM *“What is Islam?” Wednesday, Jan 20 6:30pm Kids Adventure Club* Redeemer Lutheran Church 6:30pm Jr. High Youth Group* 14226 W. 280th Street, 7:00pm Sr High Youth Group** Henderson, Pr. Diane Goulson St. Joseph Catholic Church 507-665-2932 213 South 6th Street On Highway 19, 2 miles East Henderson, MN 56044 of Highway 169 507-248-3550 Wednesday, January 13 & 6:30 pm Confirmation St. John-Assumption Parish Thursday, January 14 26523 200th Street Noon LS-H Ministerial Belle Plaine, MN 56011 7:00 pm LifeTree Café, LS Mall, Father Sam The Branch 507-248-3550 Saturday, January 16 Sundays: 10 a.m. Mass 9:00 – Noon Quilting, Tying, Knitting, Crocheting Noon Potluck 12:45 pm Bible Study (Joel) 1:30 pm WELCA & Brotherhood meetings Subscribe to the Belle Plaine Herald Sunday, January 17 $26.00/in state or $30.00/out of state 8:30 am Sunday School, Teen pays for one year subscription Times, Adult Education

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, January 13 6 p.m. Catechism Class 6&8 p.m. Interactive Faith Bible Study Online 7:30 p.m. Membership Class Thursday, January 14 7 p.m. Midweek Worship Service with Communion Friday, January 15 5:30 p.m. Home Basketball Games vs. Good Shepherd, Burnsville Sunday, January 17 8 a.m. Bible Study 9 a.m. Worship Service with Communion (Usher Team 5/ Video: Meuleners) 10 a.m. Coffee Hour (TLCWM January Hospitality Team) 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study, STiC Bible Study, Sunday School 6:30 p.m. Senior Choir Monday, January 18 No School 7 p.m. Financial Stewardship Committee Meeting 7 p.m. Men’s Bible Study at Kingsway 7 p.m. Women’s Spiritual Enrichment at Kingsway Tuesday, January 19 1p.m. Trinity Knotters 7 p.m. Council Meeting Wednesday, January 20 6 p.m. Catechism Class 6&8 p.m. Interactive Faith Bible Study Online 7:30 p.m. Membership Class

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Eagles Soar During Ney Nature Center’s Christmas Bird Count The Ney Nature Center Christmas Bird Count turned out to be an Eagle Day! House sparrow numbers topped the list, but American bald eagles proved to be the exciting item for the day. Twenty-seven of the regal birds were discovered wafting upward in a ‘kettle’ immediately west of Le Sueur, and volunteers encountered numerous single and double eagles within the magic 7.5-mile circle throughout the day. This was exciting for birders in that just a few years ago the eagle, being at the top of the food chain, was close to extinction. A snowy owl was observed four times prior to the count, and a couple of times post-count. However, the official count date chosen by Ney personnel was Dec. 19. Approximately 90 children and adults took part in the 2015 Christmas Bird Count, putting in 87 hours counting birds at feeders and in forests and fields. One must remember that the number of birds observed “at one time” becomes part of the observer’s tally. At this time, 40 species were identified. In descending order, the top number of birds counted included 519 house sparrows, 339 Canada/other geese, 280 black-capped chickadees, 256 turkeys, 235 pigeons and 222 American goldfinches. The four varieties of area woodpeckers remained about the same, but cardinals of both sexes showed a considerable loss, which was noticed from

all sections of the count. In spite of ‘stocking attempts,’ the number of ring-necked pheasants continued to decline. Twenty-three over-wintering robins were seen, and a number of snow buntings busied themselves along roadways to the west of Henderson. Due to lack of snow on corn stubble, Trumpeter Swans could be found feeding, while both purple and house finches remained about the same. Many dark-eyed juncos were observed but some of these may have been Oregon juncos, with 180 the total count. This is a huge drop in junco numbers from previous years. Again, this may be accounted for by a snowless winter with plenty of opportunities to find food. Surprises during the count included six northern flickers. Most of this species formed flocks and retreated south in October, however, with frozen wild grapes and flowering crab fruits available, a number stayed around a bit longer. The expanding range of Eurasiancollared doves yielded just two at Sand Prairie, while their cousins, the mourning doves, found seventy-one attempting to survive the Minnesota winter. In summary, the Ney count was a huge success in terms of species sighted by a large number of volunteers contributing to citizen science. A breakdown of all results can be obtained from Ney Nature Center at info@neycenter.org or calling 507-248-3474.

School District (continued from page 1) consideration.

Study for Reductions

The school board also directed administration to look at all programs and operations for possible spending reductions for the 2016-17 school year. Laager said the possible cuts would be based on anticipated enrollment, per-student state aid that accompanies each student, and impact on district fund balances. The ﬁndings and potential recommendations for cuts will come after review of ﬁnances. The results of the study will likely be available by March, Laager said.

Any recommendations for reduction or placing a teacher on unrequested leave of absence could likely impact staff since the district’s operating budget primarily funds licensed and non-licensed staff.

Reorganization

The board held its annual organizational meeting after directors Terry Kahle, Tracy O’Brien and Diane Skelley took the oath of ofﬁce. Dan Gardner was voted the board’s chairman and Dan Giesen the board’s vice chair. O’Brien will be the school board’s clerk and Vandermark its treasurer.

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Scott County Changes Grading Permit Requirements For Farm, Development Land Scott County has changed the rules for how the way farmers and developers manage their land. The county’s rules for storm water management, erosion control, and wetlands, have been changed. The changes are intended to protect and preserve the county’s water resources and protection of both upstream and downstream property owners from the impacts of development and grading activities. The new rules are required to keep the county consistent with state and federal storm water management requirements. Scott County now requires a grading permit for speciﬁc agricultural activities associated with the importation of ﬁll material. The new rules must also be consistent with state and federal storm water management requirements in the County’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

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Changes regarding the state and federal requirements generally consist of deﬁning requirements for redevelopment, and for managing one inch of runoff from impervious surfaces like pavement and rooftops created by new development. Other minor changes include adding expiration dates for grading permits and the sources of data to be used for calculations. With respect to agriculture, Scott County is becoming aware of more and more drainage issues occurring between farming plots and adjacent residential properties in areas of the county guided and zoned for a mix of rural-residential and agricultural uses. These issues can be particularly signiﬁ-

Cologne Cautiously Weighing New Water Treatment Plant Some residents in Cologne have long complained about the smell and taste of city water. Hoping to address those concerns, the city council is cautiously considering investing $5.9 million in a new well and water treatment plant. Last week, the Cologne City Council heard a report from Jake Saulsbury, its contract city engineer from Bolton & Menk. The council has been studying the results of a feasibility study on a proposed new water treatment plant. It is expected to revisit the issue and possibly render a decision on moving forward next week when the council meets Tuesday (Jan. 19, 7 p.m.) rather than Monday because of the Martin Luther King Day holiday. The possible $5.9 million investment, if approved, will be built south of Highway 212 and just east of the newer of Cologne’s two water towers. The

American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships The Belle Plaine American Legion Auxiliary supports a number of scholarship programs that beneﬁt veterans, the children and grandchildren of our veterans, and the members of the organizations within the American Legion Family. These scholarships have varying application deadlines starting with March 1-15. Information and application forms for these scholarships can be found at www.mnala.org/Scholarships.aspx. Applications are also available from Laurie Green at the Belle Plaine High School ofﬁce or by contacting Diane Otto, American Legion Auxiliary Unit Education chair at 952-201-4789. Completed applications need to be returned by listed due date to: American Legion Auxiliary Unit #144, Attn: President Chelsea Barta, 221 N Meridian St, Belle Plaine MN 56011.

project will include the facility and a well. The city has made some improvements in its water system. The looping project along County Road 36 has brought some improvement to the taste and smell of the city’s drinking water, said City Administrator Jesse Dickson. Cologne’s untreated municipal water exceeds the state’s secondary standards for iron and manganese, compounds that impact the taste and odor of the city’s water. The secondary standard means the state considers the levels of iron and manganese in Cologne’s un-

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cant when large amounts of fill are brought into a property for agricultural activities that can change or disrupt drainage patterns, impacting neighboring properties. The county now requires a grading permit to review these potential conflicts and address them prior to the work occurs. The thought is that drainage issues can be identified and addressed ahead of time through proper review of a grading permit. The change does not prohibit filling, it just requires a grading permit when more than 500 cubic yards of material are imported into a site. Normal agricultural activities – like tilling, plowing, disking, and planting, along with internal erosion repairs -- continue to be exempt from any county grading permit. If you have a grading activity planned and wonder whether you need a permit, call Scott County at (952) 496-8375.

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Thirty Years Ago This Week

The H.E. Westerman Lumberyard would continue operation in Belle Plaine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We decided not to close as has been rumored,â&#x20AC;? stated Don Westerman. Westerman Lumber Company, which was founded in Montgomery in 1889, had been operating seven lumberyards in area towns until the surprise announcement that it was closing the Le Center yard. Petitioners seeking to bring Extended Area Service (the metro telephone line) to Belle Plaine collected well over double the number of needed signatures. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The response was overwhelming,â&#x20AC;? said Chuck Perkins, who announced that 810 signatures had been obtained. He said earlier that 350 would be required to initiate action by the Public Utilities Commission leading to the provision of the metro line here. The Belle Plaine School Board voted that Monday night to hire an instructional aide to take some of the pressure off of sixth grade teacher, Mrs. Joan Hafslund. The sixth grade enrollment had increased from 30 pupils at the end of the 1984-85 school year to 35 at the present time. Scott County commissioners elected Mark Stromwell of Prior Lake to be its chair for 1986, succeeding Richard E. (Dick) Mertz. Cathy and Bruce Halloran of rural Belle Plaine were the new parents of the first baby of 1986 born at Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague. Ellen Catherine was born Jan. 2 at 9:10 a.m. Twenty-nine families comprised of 99 individuals in the Belle Plaine area received Christmas dinners provided by the Scott-Carver Economic Council-sponsored Holiday Project. According to community organizer Jackie Kes, some 62 children and eight senior homebound individuals in the Belle Plaine area received brand new gifts and toys. Harvey A. Ruehling, age 81, of Belle Plaine, passed away on Jan. 6. He farmed in the Belle Plaine area until taking a position at the State Capitol working for the vehicle registration division. He was employed there for 27 years. Belle Plaine High School junior Mike Gaffney, 16, son of Kevin and Mary Gaffney, was selected a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship competition. High school counselor Mark Moselle said Gaffney was the first student from here in several years to achieve semifinalist status in the nationwide competition. The BPHS boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball team resumed its schedule after a two-week Christmas vacation with a 65-39 trouncing of the visiting Le Center Wildcats. Brad Johnson, playing one of his better games, had 29 points and 20 rebounds for the Tigers. Kevin Jeurissen and Jeff Johnson added 12 and 10 points, respectively. The win improved the Tigers to 3-2 in conference play. The Tiger girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hoops team split two games, losing to St. Peter 50-49 and beating Jordan 47-34. Ann Klehr had 15 points and 13 rebounds in the win against Jordan. Belle Plaine improved to 4-1 in conference play. The BPHS wrestling team fell to Le Center 28-24. Also

Recalling History Ninety-five-year-old Leo Albrecht Sr. of Belle Plaine saw Halleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comet when the spectacular object flew past Earth back in 1910. He said a prize fight between a black heavyweight champion (Jack Johnson) and a white challenger (Jim Jeffries) created more excitement than the comet. Albrecht, who for many years operated a circus, still painted with oils. In early 1986, he completed this representation of the famous Mona Lisa portrait. that week in a tournament in Norwood, in which the Tigers placed fourth, Jim Buesgens and Tim Siegle won championships for Belle Plaine. It was announced that football players at Henderson High School and Arlington-Green Isle High School would play under the name of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sibley Eastâ&#x20AC;? when the two schools consolidated their football programs in the fall of 1986. A nickname for the team would be selected by members of both student councils.

60 Years Ago (1956)

According to the Census of Business, the four counties of Scott, Carver, Le Sueur and Sibley did a retail business in 1954 of $69,819,000, a large increase over the previous business census taken in 1848. Le Sueur County, with the most retail establishments at 311, topped the group with $21,165,000. Scott County, with 248 retail establishments, came in second with a business of $17,838,000. Mrs. Margaret Schweitzer, 83, died at her home in Ellsworth. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Klinkhammer, pioneer settlers of Union Hill, and a sister of Mrs. Math Giesen. M.J. Daly was one of the committee to meet Adlai Stevenson on his arrival at the Twin City airport, and was also a guest at the dinner that night at which Stevenson spoke over the radio and television. Mr. Dalyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name was filed as a Stevenson delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Frank Rodeen died at a Minneapolis hospital. He was the husband of the former Alice Moran, a native of St. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ruehling, who resided on the Rue-

70th Annual Meeting

BELLE PLAINE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION Monday, January 25, 2016 7:00 p.m. Belle Plaine Fire Department Building 700 East Main Street, Belle Plaine, MN

Meeting Agenda includes:

â&#x20AC;˘ Distribution of Annual Financial Report â&#x20AC;˘ Determination of Yearly Mill Rate Assessment â&#x20AC;˘ Election of Officers ALL RURAL RESIDENTS IN THE BELLE PLAINE FIRE DISTRICT ARE MEMBERS AND ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THIS MEETING

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hling homestead near New Prague, were visited by their brothers and sisters for Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 65th birthday, planned as a surprise by his daughter, Mrs. Bell. After five weeks at Veterans Hospital, David Fogarty came home. He had suffered a compound fracture of the left leg when his unoccupied car rolled forward, pinning his leg between the car bumper and a cement foundation. Eugene F. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien won an allexpense-paid weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vacation to St. Louis, Mo. The trip was a result of his agency producing over a million dollars in life insurance for the Knights of Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Brown, lifetime residents of the St. Thomas community, observed their golden wedding anniversary. William Tiegs died at the Shakopee hospital after a long illness. He was born on the old Tiegs homestead in Tyrone Township 75 years previous, Judge F.J. Connolly of Shakopee was appointed to the Supreme Board of Directors of the Knights of Columbus. Edward Dennis Bray, descendent of a pioneer Jessenland family, died at his home in St. Paul. The 2 1/2-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hix of Jordan was rescued by firemen from an upstairs bedroom where she was sleeping just before the house was completely gutted by fire. About 14 pheasant feeders were erected in the Belle Plaine area under the sponsorship of the local Rod and Gun Club. It was announced by Lee Mueller, chairman of the pheasant feeding program. At the same meeting, Harry Otto was reelected president. Fred Hart was named the new vice president and Orlin Smith was elected secretarytreasurer. Miss Helen Patricia Quinn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Quinn, became the bride of William Joseph Schrank, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schrank of Le Sueur. Fred Keup Sr., â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr. Baseballâ&#x20AC;? of Belle Plaine, was unanimously elected president of the Minnesota River League. Max Casey of Jordan was named secretary-treasurer.

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change in its board of directors. On the new board were Dr. G.R. Moloney, Dr. F.J. von Bohland, Emil Bieder, Theo. Albrecht and E.O. Peterson. C.L. Schmitt and son, Alfred, and the latterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife were visiting their kinfolks here, the Jacob Schmitt family and Mrs. Nichols and daughter. C.L. Schmitt had discontinued the lumber business at Moose Jaw, Canada, and moved to St. Paul. His son, Alfred, was continuing in the business in Canada. Leo Busch sold his farm in the Benedict community and planned to retire to Belle Plaine. Edward Sweeney, a native of the St. Thomas community and who later made his home at Wadena, died. J.T. Bieder of Belle Plaine was elected president of the New Prague Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. at its annual meeting. Johannes C. Johnson, a resident of the West Union community for nearly 70 years, died at the age of 76. The funeral was held from the West Union church. One of the largest and merriest social functions of the winter was the 20th anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Moriarty. It was held at Columbus Hall. Joachim Wolf, 85, died at his home in Belle Plaine after a long lifetime spent in farming in Blakeley and Belle Plaine townships. The funeral was held from St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church. A rum-runner of Russian extraction, who had been making Le Sueur County towns, complained bitterly when someone stole gallons of moonshine from his car in Le Center while he was out making a deal for its sale.

120 Years Ago (1896)

Unmarried ladies of the town sent out invitations for a leap year dance. Petitions were being circulated for complete separation of borough and township in Belle Plaine. E.E. Chamberlain discontinued business here to move to Park Rapids to open a cigar factory there and take leadership of the band that had been offered him. Miss Augusta (Backlund) Johnson was about to become a bride and was busy with wedding preparations when taken ill with typhoid fever and died. The funeral was held at the West Union Church. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin St. Peter celebrated their golden wedding with a big gathering at their farm home in Blakeley.

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(continued from page 1) Plaine High School and class salutatorian, worked for Totushek Hardware until he joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1943, where he ended up in New Guinea, the Philippines and occupied Japan. When Ashauer returned from the service in 1946, he became a plumber and eventually started his own business (Emilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plumbery) in Belle Plaine. He retired in 1975. Ashauer was very active in the community before and after retirement. While working for Totushek Hardware in the 1930s, he became an associate member of the commercial club. In 1953, he drew up the plans for a permanent community bandshell in the city park. Ashauer was a charter member of Belle Plaineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development corporation in 1959, planning committee in 1968 and the historical society in 1975. He also served on the borough council (now called city council), the swimming pool building committee, the Bar-B-Q Days committee and the Trinity Lutheran Church Council. In 2012, Ashauer was honored by the Belle Plaine Rotary Club for his service of 40 years. Before any of the above occurred, Ashauer was a member of Belle Plaineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Boy Scouts troop, in which he ascended to Eagle Scout. Funeral services for Ashauer were held Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church. His obituary appear on page 3.

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Thursday, Jan. 14 Chicken Parmesan, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Wax/Green Bean Mix, French Bread w/ Marg., Frosted Chocolate Chip Cake RCD Unfrosted Cake Friday, Jan. 15 Beef Stew, Mixed Vegetables, Apple Slices, Biscuit w/Marg., Sugar Cookie Monday, Jan. 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday-Site Closed Tuesday, Jan. 19 Tator Tot Hotdish, Italian Green Beans, Apricots, Focaccia Breadstick w/Marg., Cookie Wednesday, Jan. 20 Chicken Strips w/Honey Mustard Packet, Mac & Cheese, Marinated Vegetables, Diced Pears, Wheat Bread w/Marg., Chocolate Chip Cookie

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, It is with great pride and much satisfaction to read each week in the Herald the accomplishments of our local Belle Plaine Schools. Many championships all District players and many other high level notable awards. This I know is no accident. School Board, faculty, students and parents have all contributed to this success. These wonderful things indicate that when the overpass is finally completed, Belle Plaine will easily be the BEST city on South 169. Sincerely, Tom Devine, an old alum, Class of 1949

Dear Editor, I must commend writer Chris Moore for his insightful letter last week. He is spot on when he says (I paraphrase) we need to look for ways as a community to work together and provide solutions to the problems/ issues that confront us. In this day and age where many politicians â&#x20AC;&#x201C; local, state, national, international â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are more interested in serving their egos and self-righteousness, it is time for all of us to step back and work together for a life that is better for all in this freedom loving country of ours. In that same vein, I would like to say that everyone I have worked alongside as a member of the Belle Plaine Park Board for the past 14 years should be commended for their work on behalf of the city. As I was not reappointed by the city council, my tenure ends. The Park Board â&#x20AC;&#x201C; over the years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; always has had the number one goal of making our city better. We have a lot to be proud of with our parks/trails system in this city, based on the many positive comments I have received over the years from local citizens and â&#x20AC;&#x153;out-of-towners.â&#x20AC;? People like Pat Krings from the city office staff who have diligently worked with the Park Board for my entire term need to be praised. Her professionalism has always shined through. Holly Kreft â&#x20AC;&#x201C; also from city staff - who I had the pleasure to work with in her first stop here, and now her second. And finally Park Board Chair Chris Kehr. We have worked together a long time in the venture to make our city a better place to bike, walk, run, play. He is an example of a leader with no agenda other than to make our city better. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continue to look for ways to make our city and nation better. Dan Gardner

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St. Thomas by: Loni Graham The next Mass at St. Thomas will be Saturday, January 30 at 4 p.m. with Father James Burns. Masses at St. Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are Saturdays at 5:15 p.m., Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m. with Father Andrew Stueve. Chuck Retka reports that the ski trails at the Ney Center are being regularly groomed. A good crowd was at the Le Sueur County Trails Steak Fry at the Le Center Legion Saturday evening. Steaks were juicy and tender and the company was great. Among the many were Andy, Barb and James Oak, Brett and Tammy Simon, Mike and Paula Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell, Chuck and Marie Retka, Doc and Mark Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell and Mickey Smith. Doc claims to have been the first in line. Jenna Retka, Chuck and Marieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter of the LSH Class of 2010, hosted the annual girls overnighter at their home this weekend. Her friends who gathered for and enjoyed the event were Emily Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell Grote, Emily Braun Jacobson, Chelsea Simek Petzel, Kallie Boehne, Kendra Wolf, Carissa Pfarr, Kim Kuechle and Nancy Silva. They must have fun. They keep coming back. Liam Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell, David and Tinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lad placed second in the 57-pound, 1st grade weight class at the Becker wrestling tournament. In his first match, Liam pinned his opponent in 10 seconds and his other matches were close as well. He thoroughly enjoys this competition. St. Wenceslaus 7th and 8th

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grade students will be participating on February 4 and 5 in a musical. All of the 7th and 8th graders will participate in the play in some form. Mason Simon is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ozâ&#x20AC;?l. Tickets will be available at the door. Tom Halloran, Eddie and Deniseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youngest and a senior this year, was chosen as a Student of the Month for the month of December at the New Prague High School in auto mechanics. The annual St. Thomas steak fry will be on January 23 at the Le Center Legion. Everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s welcome. All residents current, former, friends, relatives, â&#x20AC;&#x153;including anybody driving through St. Thomas is welcome. â&#x20AC;?Tim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell was honored at the Minnesota State University Maverickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hockey game for his military service on Saturday evening. The law firm of Kundson and Casey sponsor a deserving veteran at each home game and life long friend of Timâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Richie Carlson, nominated Tim for the honor and he was chosen. Tim enlisted in the Minnesota National Guard when he was 17 years old. In 2003, he was deployed to Aviono Italy for a security mission. In 2006, he was deployed for a second time to Iraq which turned into a 16-month tour, one of the longest tours of the war. Tim spent 9-years in the guard and reached the rank of Staff Sargeant E-6. Kenny, Timâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dad, found â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was very emotional to see 3,566 hockey fans come to their feet for a standing ovation for Tim.â&#x20AC;? Folks in St. Thomas and for miles around know how we are proud to know Tim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of ours. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all folks. Have a good one.

Area Separated, Divorce Support Meeting Feb. 2 The next area Separated and Divorce Support Group meeting will take place Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Wenceslaus Church (lower level), 215 East Main Street in New Prague. Come and experience good support as you move through this time in your life. People of all faiths are welcome. Sessions take place the ďŹ rst Tuesday of each month. Call Deacon Bob at 952-7580463 or Mary at 952-873-6781 for more information.

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With One Candidate Left, DFLers Cancel Candidate Forums

With two DFL candidates pulling out of the race for U.S. Rep. John Klineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Second Congressional District seat, candidate forums set for later in January and February have been cancelled. Roger Kittelson of Red Wing and Mary Lawrence, M.D. of Credit River Township recently pulled out of the race, leaving Angie Craig of Eagan as the lone DFLer in the race. The Second Congressional District includes Scott, Dakota, Goodhue and Wabasha counties as well as portions of Rice and Washington counties. For more information, call Susan Moravec at 612-3086176 or Don Slaten at 651-2467520.

Belle Plaine Police Report

The week of Jan. 4-10, Belle medical help at 7:17 a.m. A Plaine police responded to the man was transported to an area hospital. following selected calls: A man on the 1000 block of Old Highway 169 Boulevard Monday, Jan. 4 A man at a business on the reported at 9:38 a.m. someone 700 block of East Main Street using the businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dumpster. reported at 9:19 a.m. damage to A person on the 200 block of property. Someone drove over East Orchard Street called for medical help at 4:21 p.m. A a bush. At 2:16 p.m., police conducted man was transported to an area follow-up on a reported fraud hospital for evaluation. involving possible exploitation A woman on the 700 block of Butler Drive called for mediof a vulnerable adult. A man on the 100 block of cal help at 9 p.m. A man passed Sunset Drive reported at 4:18 out. He was checked over by p.m. a possible case of com- the ambulance crew. puter fraud. The person was not Friday, Jan. 8 A man stopped near the interout any money. section of East Main and North Wednesday, Jan. 6 Cedar streets at 8:30 a.m. for A woman on the 900 block of Deer Creek Parkway reported speeding was cited for driving at 7:11 p.m. illegal dumping. without insurance. He was also A man reportedly took garbage warned for other violations. and dumped it in a businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A person on the 800 block of dumpster without permission. West Prairie Street called for medical help at 1:02 p.m. A Police are investigating. A person on the 100 block of woman was transported to an North Meridian Street reported area hospital. at 6:23 p.m. someone entered Saturday, Jan. 9 the apartment and stole cash A man on the 500 block of and small property while the Haralson Drive reported at resident was in an adjacent 10:34 p.m. that a family memroom. The resident did not get a berâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friends who stayed at the good look at the burglar. Police house several weeks ago stole items while they were there. are investigating. Police assisted sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s depu- Sunday, Jan. 10 ties at 9:36 p.m. with a report of A citation was issued at 3:37 a property-damage crash on the p.m. for an abandoned vehicle 900 block of West 225th Street. on the 900 block of Deer Creek A vehicle slid off the road and Parkway. The vehicle was hit trees in a ditch. towed. Thursday, Jan. 7 A woman on the 200 block of A person on the 800 block of South Meridian Street called West Church Street called for for medical help at 6:08 p.m. medical help at 4:10 a.m. A A man suffering chest pain was man with a swollen throat was transported to an area hospital. transported to an area hospital. Police were called at 6:50 A woman on the 1200 block p.m. after two people returned of Southridge Court called for

to their home on the 1000 block of West State Street and found the door damaged and slightly ajar. They found nothing missing from the house or disturbed. Police are investigating. The driver of a vehicle stopped at 10:09 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 169 and South Meridian Street for a lane violation was cited for driving without proof of insurance and possession of a small amount of marijuana.

Fire Calls

The week of Jan. 4-10, Belle Plaine ďŹ reďŹ ghters responded to calls that included: Monday, Jan. 4 At 1:15 a.m., ďŹ reďŹ ghters were dispatched to a vehicle ďŹ re near the intersection of 261st Avenue and Highway 25 in Faxon Township. Tuesday, Jan. 5 FireďŹ ghters responded at 12:47 a.m. to a report of a single-vehicle rollover crash on County Road 40 in San Francisco Township. They found no one in the vehicle and searched the area. The victim reportedly walked to nearby house and was later transported to an area hospital. Wednesday, Jan. 6 FireďŹ ghters responded at 1:46 a.m. to ďŹ re alarm on the 600 block of West Main Street. A stove was left on. Saturday, Jan. 9 At 6:38 p.m., ďŹ reďŹ ghters were dispatched to the 700 block of West Main Street for a report of a tree ďŹ re. A burning sky lantern ďŹ&#x201A;oated into a tree. The ďŹ re was out upon arrival.

Area Woman Gets Jail Time, Probation for Meth Possession

A Le Center woman police found in possession of methamphetamine while driving in Belle Plaine will spend four months in the county jail and ďŹ ve years on probation. Patricia Ann Cooley pleaded guilty to ďŹ fth-degree possession of a controlled substance, a felony, and fourth-degree DWI. A charge of driving without insurance was dismissed. Jan. 5, Scott County District Court Judge Caroline Lennon sentenced her to time in the county jail and ďŹ ve years probation. After serving time in the county jail, Cooley must complete a chemical dependency

evaluation within 60 days and follow the recommendations from the evaluation. The terms of her probation also state she canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be in possession of a controlled substance and is subject to random testing. Cooley must supply the state with a DNA sample. Cooley, 51, must notify her probation ofďŹ cer within 72 hours if she changes her address, workplace or phone number. She must also notify her probation ofďŹ cer if she has contact with police or is charged with an additional crime. Cooley was arrested Dec. 3 after police stopped her near

the intersection of Church and Chestnut streets in Belle Plaine. The ofďŹ cer noted Cooleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pupils were constricted, that she seemed jittery and was speaking fast. Based on training and experience the ofďŹ cer believed Cooley to be impaired by a controlled substance. She failed ďŹ eld sobriety tests and was arrested. A search warrant was obtained and blood drawn that was sent to the BCA for analysis at 1:47 p.m. In a search of Cooley and the motor vehicle, police found 3.7 grams of crystallized rock substance ďŹ eld tests indicated was methamphetamine.

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Wrestling (continued from page 13) one point and a fifth win coming in overtime. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was kind of a frustrating night of wrestling as we just seemed to end up a little short in a lot of matches,â&#x20AC;? suggests Ripley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I guess you have to give the Watertown wrestlers credit for finding a way to win the close matches.â&#x20AC;? The meet between the Section 2AA rivals started with three straight one-point decision matches as the Royals won two of them and the Panthers one. After Royal Carter Entinger opened things with a 6-5 win over Jacob Hill at 106 pounds, Justin Stauffacher evened the score with a big come-frombehind 3-2 win over Kendall Nowlan at 113 pounds. Following W-Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Adam Sweeneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2-1 win over Brendan Mackedanz at 120 pounds, Scott West strung three wins together as Jackson Stauffacher scored a quick first period pin over Lukas Gilbert at 126 pounds. Stauffacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior teammates Carter Piche (132) and Ryan Siegle (138) followed with wins as Piche bettered Kevin Burns 9-4 and Siegle downed Jordan Peterson 9-3. Trailing Scott West 15-6, the Royals got bonus points in the next match at 145 pounds as Zach Lokken cradeled up Jack Piche for the first period pin. That match was followed by the feature match of the night as a pair of highly-rated 145pounders came to the mat at 152 pounds. It was #2-rated and returning state runner-up Jackson Sweeney for W-M against #4-rated Ben Kelvington for Scott West. The last time that Sweeney had wrestled a Scott West wrestler it was for the 132-pound state championship last season when Sweeney lost 6-0 to David Flynn. Sweeney and Kelvington are not strangers to the Minnesota wrestling mats as the two had locked up earlier in their younger years as promising lightweights with Sweeney winning the decisions. However, that would not be the case this time as Kelvington turned the table on Sweeney with an impressive 5-1 win behind a pair of solid leg attack take downs in the first period and some superior riding throughout. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was a really good win by Ben,â&#x20AC;? insists Ripley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is further validation that his hard work is paying off.â&#x20AC;? While Kelvington and Scott West won the feature match of the night, W-M went on to win the meet as it captured the final six matches for a 36-18 win. It was a one night turnaround as Scott West was back in action Friday night when it faced the Shakopee Sabers in what would turn into an exciting night of wrestling as the AAA #5-rated Sabers outlasted the home team Panthers 35-31. After Shakopeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tyler Jones started the meet with a 13-1 major decision over Jacob Hill at 106 pounds, Justin Stauffacher used an arm bar to secure a

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first period pin over Saber Will Lacina. Panther Parker Huss followed with a pin of his own as after scoring four first period take downs, he hit Connor Raines with an outside single where he powered the Saber wrestler to his back for a second period pin. Jackson Stauffacher made it three Panther wins in a row as the #2-rated sophomore won a 9-1 major decision over #7-rated Sam Webster. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These three wrestlers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Justin, Parker and Jackson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are all wrestling at a pretty high level right now with all three placing at the Rumble on the Red and picking up bonus points tonight,â&#x20AC;? states Ripley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is bonus points like these that kept us in the meet and gave us a chance to win it.â&#x20AC;? Shakopee won the next three weight classes as it sent its middle of the lineup firepower to the mat, including two-time state champion and #1-rated Brent Jones, who scored a 15-0 technical fall over Carter Piche at 132. That match was followed by what would arguably become the best match of the night as Ryan Siegle gave #2-rated Alex Crowe all he wanted at 138. Trailing 3-2, Siegle hit Crowe with the move of the night with a Russian spin double leg take down that at the moment gave Siegle a 4-3 first period lead before Crowe escaped to make it 4-4. The Shakopee wrestler gained the advantage in the match when he was able to ride out Siegle for the entire two minutes of the second period and went on to win the match 7-4 with an escape and a take down in the third period. Scott West forfeited to another of Shakopeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highly-regarded wrestlers as the Panthers gave six team points to #2-rated Alex Lloyd and the Sabers. This gave Shakopee an 18-16 team lead before Ben Kelvington put the Panthers back on top as he built a 7-0 first period lead before nailing Shakopeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jalen Boudreaux with a second period match-ending firemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s carry. After Kelvingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pin at 152, Shakopee responded by taking a 29-22 team lead behind an 18-2 technical fall by Emmett Wagner over Dylan Johnson at 160, and a Zach Chytka acceptance of a second Scott West forfeit at 170. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to forfeit,â&#x20AC;? suggests Ripley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, we do also have to try to do what is in our best interest of attempting to win the meet and that is what we were doing.â&#x20AC;? Scott West would continue to attempt to win the meet as Deshawn Carter head-locked Saber Carson Poshusta to his back and that helped Carter take a 7-1 first period lead in a match that he went on to win 11-5 at 182. The Carter win pulled the Panthers to within four points at 29-25 before Shakopeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eric Sedlacek made it a seven-point team margin again at 32-25 as he overcame a game effort by Dylan Aslakson in a 4-0 win at 195. Scott Westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tyler Buesgens made things interesting as the sophomore used a reverse headlock to take Tyler Kropwika to his back for a second period pin at 220 and now just a razor thin 32-31 Shakopee team lead with one match to go. With the meet on the line, the heavyweightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s came to the mat, and after a scoreless first two periods, it was Shakopeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nick Kropwika that won the third period and the match 4-0 over Ben Alexander. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was an exciting meet and finish,â&#x20AC;? states Ripley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got a couple of good wins late by Deshawn and Tyler to give us the opportunity to win at the end.â&#x20AC;? Scott West will look to get back in the win column as it has a busy week ahead that will include a triangular meet at Wayzata with Chaska-Chanhassen there on Thursday night. On Friday night, Scott West will be in Belle Plaine against Minnesota River Conference opponent Tri-City United before traveling to the Eastview Invitational on Saturday. - Insurance - For Price - For Coverage - At Claim Time

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BPHS Dance Teams Win MRC Meet #2

For the second time in as many Minnesota River Conference meets this season, the Belle Plaine High School Explosion dance team took first place in both jazz and high kick at Monday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition in Norwood Young America. MRC Dance Standings (Through Two Meets) High Kick (1) Belle Plaine (2) Randolph (3) Waterville-E-M (4) Mayer L.-Watertown-M (5) Norwood YA (6) Jordan Jazz (1) Belle Plaine (2) Randolph (3) Mayer L.-Watertown-M (4) Waterville-E-M (5) Norwood YA (6) Jordan 2015-16 BPHS Dance Team Remaining Schedule Jan. 16 at Cannon Falls Inv. Jan. 19 MRC at Belle Plaine Jan. 23 at New Prague Invite Jan. 30 Section at Mound-W Feb. 12-13 State Tournament at Target Center

MRC Standings (Standings as of Jan. 12)

Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Basketball W L Le Sueur-Hend. 3 0 Tri-City United 3 1 Belle Plaine 2 1 Jordan 1 1 Mayer Lutheran 1 2 Norwood YA 1 2 Sibley East 0 4 Results Belle Plaine 66, TCU 48 NYA 77, Sibley East 68 Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Basketball W L Jordan 1 0 Mayer Lutheran 1 0 Norwood YA 1 0 Sibley East 1 1 Tri-City United 1 1 Le Sueur-Hend. 0 1 Belle Plaine 0 2 Results TCU 60, Belle Plaine 31 NYA 66, Sibley East 41 Wrestling W L Scott West 2 0 Sibley East 3 1 Tri-City United 2 1 Le Sueur-Hend. 0 2 Norwood YA 0 3 Results Tri-City United 43, LS-H 28

Belle Plaineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Luke Narveson, flanked by coaches Pete Fogarty (left) and Paul Fogarty, was recognized before the start of Thursday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game against Tri-City United for having recently scored his 1,000th career point.

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Titans en route to an 18-point victory Thursday night in Belle Plaine. Tri-City United had won its first three conference games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Luke Narveson had a big night and our defense held a very talented Tri-City United team to only 21 points in the second half,â&#x20AC;? Fogarty said. The only other Tiger to reach double figures in scoring was Stier with 11. Curtiss and Schulz both chipped in six points and Herman five. Guscette, Matt

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Nelson and Jonathan Schmidt each had two. Stier was tops in rebounds with eight. Schulz, Narveson and Herman each had three steals, the latter of whom also had three assists. St. Peter 48, Tigers 45 Narveson and Stier had 16 and 15 points, respectively, but the rest of the team combined for only 14 points as the Tigers fell short of overcoming the Saints Saturday afternoon in St. Peter. Schulz contributed six points, while Curtiss and Herman both had four. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our defense was terrific but we failed to hit a three-point shot. St. Peter is 11-3 on the season and this game could have gone either way,â&#x20AC;? Fogarty said. Belle Plaine was 0-16 from three-point range.

Narveson led the team in rebounds with 13. Curtiss added seven and Stier six.

Spring Turkey Hunt First-time turkey hunters ages have the chance to go afield this spring and learn from an experienced National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) volunteer. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local hunt will take place Saturday and Sunday, April 16-17. Applications, maps and general information for the wild turkey hunt are available at www. mndnr.gov/youthturkey. For more information, call Gerry Bratsch at 952-8733249.

Kelsey Chambers of Belle Plaine, a graduate of Jordan High School, was named to the Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List at Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D. Darian Vinkemeier, a graduate of Jordan High School, was named to the Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List at Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, Mich. His parents are Brandt and Brenda Vinkemeier of Belle Plaine. Belle Plaine High School vol- To be considered a finalist for Jessica Seifert of Belle Plaine leyball player Mariena Hayden National Junior of the Year, a Scott County one of 43 finalists for 2015 Board top junior had to make a â&#x20AC;&#x153;masgraduated with a Bachelor of LegalisNotices Proceedings Arts Degree in Mathematics PrepVolleyball.com National siveâ&#x20AC;? impact on her high school from Bethany Lutheran College High School Junior of the Year team and the state. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Massiveâ&#x20AC;? is honors. a subjective term, but at a miniin Mankato. Hayden, a 6-0 outside hitter, mum required that she have was a 2015 All-State Class 2A statistics that were the best on pick and second-team All-Met- her team at her position and that Community Services ro. The hard-hitting Hayden led she be one of the top players in Chad Eischens â&#x20AC;˘ Community Services Director 220 S. Market St., Belle Plaine â&#x20AC;˘ www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us the state in kills and the Tigers her state regardless of class. School Year Office Hours: M-F, 7:30am-4:30pm to the Class 2A state title in Playing on a team that won a Phone 873-2411 2015. In 10 state tournament state title, advanced far in the Pre-registration is needed for all programs and activities sets, Hayden averaged 6.4 kills state tournament and/or was and 4.3 digs, consistent with her nationally ranked was also Extraordinary Art with Please contact Community high-level efforts all season. helpful. Abrakadoodle Education for more details on the following classes and sports Grades K - 5 leagues if interested. Wednesdays January 27th You can also view the brochure March 2nd; 3:30 - 4:30 pm online at the schools website. Chatfield; $80 Adult Walking Club ";SM NCF !BLCMNG;M ALEXA LENZ. Parents: Matt & Julie Lenz. Activities: Cross Country, Basketball, Choir, Tiger Target Team, Pep Club. Role Model: My mom 1MFBTF KPJO VT GPS B 6:30 - 8:00 pm because she is a hard worker and very kind & loving. Future Plans: Color Creations with Go to college and become a nurse. Three words to describe yourself: Mondays & Wednesdays Abrakadoodle Funny, kind, genuine. Quote from someone to describe you: "She's a Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving! January - April good kid and a true friend." Grades K - 5 Thank you to the voters of Belle Plaine High School Belle Plaine for your support Wednesdays April 20 - May 11 MATTHEW NELSON. Parents: Zack & Lisa Nelson. Activities: and conďŹ dence in voting WHATand BENEFITS Football, Basketball Tiger Target Team. Proudest Accomplishment: for me for City Council. Adult Open Gym YOU MOST? 3:30 - 4:30 pm; Chatfield; $60 &RIDAY $ECEMBER ST Going to State for Football. Future Plans: Going to collegs and major AM ^ PM Tim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Laughlin Wednesdays January 13th in Medicine. Three words to describe yourself: Smart, Outgoing, Prop Bag Enthusiastic. Quote from someone to describe you: "Friendly, 3OUP #HILI #OOKIES #OFFEE March 30th Grades K -3 respectable young man." -Mrs. Green #IDER WILL BE SERVED January - Pickleball Thursdays, February 18 - March February - Rollerblading CornerStone 3; 3:30 - 5:00 pm; Chatfield; $45 #SFUU )PMCSPPL *OT "HFODZ *OD State Bank March - Volleyball Reliable service you can trust. Improv Express CornerStone State Bank #SFUU )PMCSPPL 201 W. Main St. & $PNNFSDF %S Belle Plaine, MN 406 East Commerce Drive â&#x20AC;˘ Belle Plaine 7:00 - 8:30pm 952-873-2296 #FMMF 1MBJOF Grades 3 - 6 952-873-2500 www.statebankbp.com Art Club cornerstonestatebank.com Mondays, February 29 - March 14; 3:15 - 4:45 pm Grades 3-6 Oak Crest Mondays and Thursdays April BELLE PLAINE HIGH SCHOOL 11 - April 28; Oak Crest; $50 $45 Belle Plaine Spring Youth Tropical Fish Fair Grades 3- 6 April 2nd, 2016 Saturday. Jan.16 Thursday, Jan. 14 Monday - Thursday March 7th, 5:00pm Wrestling: Varsity Match @ 10:00am Wrestling: B Squad/Varsity 9:00 am - 12:00pm Belle Plaine 8th, 9th and 31st; 3:15 - 4:30 pm Invitational @ Eastview HS Wayzata HS High School 6:00pm/7:30pm Basketball: Girls B Squad/ 12:00pm Dance Team: Varsity Scrimmage @ Oak Crest; $30 Varsity Game vs. Mayer Lutheran @ Belle Cannon Falls HS Tuesday, Jan. 19 Plaine HS Friday, Jan. 15 6:00pm/7:30pm Basketball: Boys B Squad/ 6:00pm/7:00pm Wrestling: B Squad/Varsity Varsity Game vs. NYA @ Belle Plaine HS Match @ Belle Plaine HS 6:00pm/7:30pm Basketball: Girls B Squad/ We will be closed 6:00pm/7:30pm Basketball: Boys B Squad/ Varsity Game vs. NYA @ NYA HS Varsity Game vs. Mayer Lutheran @ Mayer 7:00pm Dance Team: Girls Varsity Meet @ Monday, January 18th Lutheran HS Belle Plaine OakCrest Elementary In honor of

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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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City Council (continued from page 1) without having to install solar equipment on their roof or property. Community solar subscribers are playing a leading role in a statewide effort to integrate meaningful amounts of solar capacity into our state’s energy mix while lowering their carbon intensity and electrical costs.” Community Solar Garden legislation was passed into law and signed by Gov. Mark Dayton as part of the Solar Energy Jobs Act in 2013. This past fall, the Jordan City Council approved a motion to work with SunShare to provide solar energy in Jordan. SunShare is expected to build a 5 megawatt community solar garden in the Blakeley area this year, and Jordan will be able to purchase its energy from that site. During last Monday’s joint meeting between the Belle Plaine City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission, Community Development Director Cynthia Smith-Strack explained the need to have a discussion regarding solar energy systems for Belle Plaine as principal uses in the A-2 Rural Residential District. In early 2015, the council and planning commission discussed solar energy systems and whether or not they could potentially beneﬁt Belle Plaine. Companies that had contacted Belle Plaine included SolarStone, a Minnesota-based company, and Ecoplexus, a Colorado-based company. Both expressed interest in property of ﬁve to 50 acres with a lease term of up to 30 years. They were interested in public property and possibly private land as well. One site that had been singled out was the decommissioned ponds adjacent to the city’s wastewater treatment facility. Both companies asked if the city would be interested in becoming a subscriber. The council’s and planning commission’s consensus following the solar companies’ inquiries in early 2015 was

to continue researching solar zoning regulations in other communities, and that’s pretty much where the solar question in Belle Plaine remained for most of 2015. This past November, the Scott County Board updated its zoning ordinance to allow solar energy systems as a principal use in certain zoning classes. “At the request of a local property owner (the Devine family) and a solar contractor (TruNorth Solar), the Belle Plaine Planning Commission has had a conceptual discussion regarding solar gardens as principal uses within the A-2 Rural Residential District and is interested in the concept,” stated staff’s report. According to a presentation provided by Smith-Strack on solar fields last Monday, a 5 megawatt solar field consists of approximately 40 acres – six to eight acres are needed per each megawatt. Smith-Strack’s presentation also included some of the potential pros and cons of solar gardens. Among them: Pros – Promote use of and investment in a clean, renewable energy resource. – Increase access to renewable energy and potential utility cost savings. – Potential to add jobs during construction and increase value of subject land over ag land. – Create an avenue for community access to solar energy. Cons – Use provides little or no onsite or local employment longterm, nor does it provide for development of new dwellings at urban densities. – Question of whether or not solar fields are the long-term best use property within an A-2 District and what they may look like aesthetically as time passes. – Could lead to utility scale solar fields covering scores of acres for decades. If a solar garden is built in Belle Plaine, any electricity

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consumer in Xcel Energy’s territory can participate. Following Smith-Strack’s presentation, Council Member Henry Pressley Jr. commented that the issue needs further research regarding the impact of such a project. He added that a solar field serves as an obstacle for futures development. Council Member Paul Chard said that he was opposed to the previous proposal of a solar garden at the decommissioned wastewater ponds because the property is prone to flooding. Chard also noted that during a recent trip from Nevada to California, he observed huge displays of wind turbines and reflective solar panels and questioned whether there is an appropriate place for such displays in Belle Plaine. The TruNorth Solar representatives encouraged the council and planning commission to consider allowing solar fields. They said there would be the creation of new jobs initially and potential energy cost savings to subscribers. Rosenfeld, who was community development director for the city of Belle Plaine from 2006-13 before taking a community relations job with Xcel Energy, recommended that city officials meet with Scott County officials to learn more about solar garden regulations, etc. It was the consensus of the council and planning commission to do just that and continue communication between all involved.

Winter Texans to Meet Jan. 25 Winter Texans from Belle Plaine, Jordan, New Prague, and surrounding areas will hold their annual luncheon on Monday, Jan. 25 at Harold’s Country Kitchen, 2111 East Business 83, Donna, Texas, at 11 a.m. Buffet dining starts at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Dick Eischens at 952-2179919.

Finally Cold Enough to Skate A Belle Plaine Public Works crew dumped 3,000 gallons of water on the ice hockey rink across from Belle Plaine Junior-Senior High School Friday morning. The crew worked to make the city’s ice hockey and pleasure skating rinks ready for use in time for last weekend only to have frigid temperatures and windchill keep skaters at home. This weekend’s forecast looks a little better for skating.

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(continued from page 14) the bulls-eye of Hennen’s career goals after he graduated with a degree in law enforcement from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 1998. He only considered applying to other agencies if he didn’t get a job with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. Now, Hennen’s back at MSU, Mankato working on his master’s degree in public administration. He expects to complete the work in about a year. When Hennen began working as a patrol deputy, he enjoyed working on the west side of Scott County. He knew the area well, having grown up in Scott County. He knew many of the police officers working in Jordan, Belle Plaine, New Prague and Shakopee. “The beauty of law enforcement is the community interaction,” he said. “I really lucked out being able to work for the sheriff’s office.” Hennen spent 1999 and 2000 working as a road deputy. From 2001 through 2010, he worked as an investigator. His job was putting together the pieces of a crime to hold people responsible. He also served as a member of the tactical team during 2002-2003. In 2010, Hennen earned a promotion to sergeant where he supervised the work of deputies on the road. He used his experiences, he said, to help deputies

• 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. Licensed Realtor • City Council Meeting on January 18 at 6 p.m. at Belle Plaine Government Center. triciamruud@realtor.com • School Board Meetings at Junior High Library ~ 2nd Monday of each 952.486.3477 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. Providing you with excellent service and regular at 6 p.m. For more information or if a holiday interferes, call to help open your new door. (952) 873-2400 or go online at www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us • Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women now has free on-site child351 E. 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better serve the public. As a patrol deputy and investigator, Studnicka, former Chief Deputy Opatz, Capt. Jeff Swedin, Sgt. Phil Nawrocki and Sgt. Bob Mulvehill directly supervised Hennen. Now, he works with them, reporting only to Sheriff Studnicka. He’s learned from them over the years. Opatz taught Hennen when facing a challenge, bring solutions not problems. “We have a lot of experience leading our divisions. My job is to help them with the resources they need,” Hennen said. “The solutions are out there. Sometimes, you have to be creative.”

Apply Now for Sheriff’s Citizen Academy The purpose of the Scott County Sheriff’s Citizens’ Academy is to increase citizens’ awareness of law enforcement and provide information to the citizens who attend so they can make informed decisions about police activity. The academy is designed to dispel suspicions and misconceptions and to promote relationships between the Sheriff’s Office and the community to whom we serve. The Sheriff’s Citizens’ Academy will meet Monday evenings for nine weeks starting Jan. 25. Applicants should be 18 years of age and live, work or attend school in Scott County. Preference given for first time applicants. All applications must be submitted by Jan. 15 and participants have to agree to allow the Sheriff’s Office to run a background check. For an application or more information, visit the Scott County website at www.co.scott. mn.us or call 952-496-8833.

He admits there are times he misses working the road and the chance to interact with residents who call for service. Hennen knows that’s no longer practical. “You could go hop in a car and take calls, but there’s lot of work back here that won’t get done,” he said.

American Legion Auxiliary News by Diane Otto, Unit #144 Secretary It was an honor at our November meeting to present certiﬁcates and monetary awards to three local students – Ellie Fritze, Claire Miner and Kara Weiers – who placed at the state level for their essays they submitted on Americanism. Congratulations to these students and thank you to the schools and students that participated. Our budget for the 2015-16 year was approved, including veterans programs that we will be supporting. We also approved a donation to the “Stacy and Charlie’s Hero Hunt” and also to purchase a holiday gift for a local deployed veteran’s family. In December, our unit sponsored a bingo party at The Lutheran Home for “Make a Difference Day.” Christmas cards with a monetary gift were also presented to the veterans at the home. The next meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #144 will be Thursday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Belle Plaine Vets Club. New members are welcome. For more information, contact Ruth Westphal at 612-839-8141 or visit www. ALAforVeterans.org. January lunch hostesses are Savern Guertin, Darlene Hogeboom, Leona Sellnow, Carol Peterson and Arlene Albrecht. Hope to see you there!

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

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

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

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

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. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until March 10, 2016, at 10:00 AM at the Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN, in said county and state. Dated: January 8, 2016 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 Wednesday, January 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: 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

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: 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. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until February 9, 2016, at 10:00 AM at the Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN, in said county and state. Dated: January 6, 2016 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 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, January 13, 2016.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Proposals will be received by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Law Enforcement Center, Shakopee, Minnesota, 55379-1220 until 2:00 o’clock p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2016 for Correctional Commissary Service at the Scott County Jail. Copies of the RFP may be obtained at the Scott County Sheriff’s Office by emailing at ckoch@co.scott.mn.us or calling at 952.496.8946. Specifications may also be obtained by visiting the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Law Enforcement Center, Shakopee, Minnesota, 55379-1220 or online at the official Scott County website at www.co.scott.mn.us. The County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals in the complete discretion of the County. Advertisement of proposals is pursuant to Minnesota Statues Sections 375.21, 471.345, and 471.35. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, January 6 and 13, 2016.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR COMMENTS ON THE SCOTT WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (WMO) COMPREHENSIVE WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2009-2018 AMENDMENT #4 You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held by the Scott Watershed Management Organization Board in the County Board Room of the Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 on January 19, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. Purpose of hearing: To provide opportunity for comment on the Scott Watershed Management Organization (WMO) Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan 2009-2018 Amendment #4. The Scott WMO encompasses approximately 70 percent of the land area in the Cities and Townships of the County. Areas not included are the lands within the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization, the Prior Lake/Spring Lake Watershed District and the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District. Copies of the Amendment #4 are available by contacting Scott County Natural Resources Department at 952-496-8054. If you would like to be heard in reference to this matter, you should attend this meeting. Written comments will be received until 4:30 P.M. January 22, 2016 to the attention of Paul Nelson at the above address. For more information, contact the Scott County Natural Resources Department at 952-4968054. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, January 6 and 13, 2016.

office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Assumed Name amendment to assumed name Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 Work Item 859881200042 Original File Number 757621700022 Filed December 23, 2015 1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Michael Beach Coaching & Consulting 2. Principal Place of Business: 4719 Park Nicollet Avenue SE, Suite 210 Prior Lake, MN 55372 4. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR, if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Michael Beach Coaching &

wednesday, january 13, 2016 Consulting, LLC 16180 Hastings Avenue, Suite 201 Prior Lake, MN 55372 5. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number: 757621700022 Original filed on: April 25, 2014 6. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: December 9 2015 signed, Kimberly A. Prchal, Attorney at Law Contact Name Phone Number: (952) 479-0449 This entity does NOT own, lease, or have any financial interest in agricultural land or land capable of being farmed. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, January 6 and 13, 2016.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 70-PR-15-23486 NOTICE OF informal probate of will and informal appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors In Re: Estate of Edna Briesemeister-Mumm AKA Edna Jane Mumm, Decedent. Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated March 28, 2007, and a Separate Writing pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.2-513, dated March 28, 2007. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Luana J. Bierlein, whose address is 13770 Fordham Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent's estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent's estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: December 17, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts December 17, 2015 Vicky L. Carlson, Registrar Phil Bird Deputy Court Administrator McClay•Alton, P.L.L.P. Brian D. Alton MN#149494 951 Grand Avenue St. Paul, MN 55105 Telephone: 651-290-0301 Facsimile: 651-290-2502 email: brian@mcclay-alton.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, January 6 and 13, 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE of SCOTT COUNTY Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO) Public Hearing on the Draft VRWJPO 2016-2025 Watershed Management Plan Notice is hereby given that the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO) will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tues., Jan. 26, 2016, at the Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center, 4100 220th St. West, Farmington, MN, Meeting Room 1, for the purpose of receiving comments on the Draft VRWJPO 2016-2025 Watershed Management Plan. The Draft VRWJPO 2016 Watershed Management Plan can be viewed online at www.vermillionriverwatershed.org . Paper copies of the Draft VRWJPO 2016 Watershed Management Plan, as well as requests for any special accommodations at the public hearing, can be obtained by contacting Katherine Carlson at 952-891-7086 or by email at katherine.carlson@ co.dakota.mn.us. Agencies, groups, or persons attending the public hearing will have the opportunity to provide written or oral comments. Prior to the public hearing, written comments may be addressed to the VRWJPO, 14955 Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124, or emailed to VRWJPO administrator Mark Zabel at mark. zabel@co.dakota.mn.us. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, January 13 and 20, 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: October 15, 2003 MORTGAGOR: Jeffrey F. Peer and Lorraine D. Peer, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Tradition Mortgage. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 13, 2004 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A641820. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: ABN Amro Mortgage Group, Inc.. Dated October 15, 2003 Recorded January 13, 2004, as Document No. A641821. And thereafter assigned to: Green Tree Servicing LLC now known as Ditech Financial LLC. Dated December 23, 2014 Recorded December 24, 2014, as Document No. A970974. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Tradition Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 16913 Wilderness Trail Southeast, Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 253180160 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 16, Block 1, Wilderness Ponds COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $276,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $133,867.42 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: February 9, 2016 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within twelve (12) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on February 9, 2017 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: December 15, 2015 Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 6 - 15-007046 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 23 and 30, 2015 and January 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2016.

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(continued from previous page) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT probate division FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 70-PR-15-23182 NOTICE OF informal appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors (intestate) Estate of Carolyn Maria Salonek, a/k/a Carolyn Maria Snidarich, 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 Marjorie Salonek, whose address is: 10550 Clementa Avenue Southwest, Montrose, MN 55363 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: December 29, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts December 29, 2015

Vicky L. Carlson, Registrar Phil Bird Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative: Patrick J. Neaton Neaton & Puklich, PLLP 7975 Stone Creek Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Attorney License No.: 77318 Telephone: (952) 258-8444 Fax: (952) 258-9988 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, January 13 and 20, 2016.

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA Advisor's Mortgage LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 17079 Mushtown Road Southeast, Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 259110640 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Exhibit 'A' That part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 114, Range 22, Scott County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the point of intersection of the North line of said Northwest Quarter and the centerline of the Town Road as platted in Maple Acres, said point of intersection being distant 1693.80 feet East of the Northwest corner of said Northwest Quarter; thence running South 19 degrees 27 minutes East along the centerline of said road a distance of 152.10 feet; thence running South 17 degrees 11 minutes East along said centerline a distance of 332.06 feet to the actual point of beginning of the tract of land to be described; thence continuing South 17 degrees 11 minutes East along said centerline a distance of 83.19 feet; thence North 72 degrees 49 minutes East a distance of 217.79 feet; thence North 17 degrees 11 minutes West a distance of 50.00 feet more or less to a point in a line bearing North 81 degrees 29 minutes East from the actual point of beginning; thence South 81 degrees 29 minutes West a distance of 220.29 feet more or less to the actual point of beginning. A tract of land lying in the Northwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 114, Range 22, Scott County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the point of intersection of the North line of said Northwest Quarter and the centerline of the Town Road as platted in Maple Acres, said point of intersection being distance 1693.80 feet East of the Northwest corner of said Northwest Quarter; thence South 19 degrees 27 minutes East along the centerline of said road a distance of 152.10 feet; thence South 17 degrees 11 minutes East along the centerline a distance of 415.25 feet to the actual point of beginning of the tract of land to be described; thence continuing South 17 degrees 11 minutes East along the centerline of said road a distance of 10.00 feet; thence North 72 degrees 49 minutes East a distance of 217.79 feet; thence North 17 degrees 11 minutes West a

COUNTY HIGHWAY PROJECT Bids Close February 9, 2016 Jordan, Minnesota Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the Office of the County Engineer of Scott County, 600 Country Trail East, Jordan, Minnesota 55352, until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday February 9, 2016 for construction of the following: Scott County State Project SP 070-030-008 County Project CP SIGNAL-3 and State Project SP 7005-117 County Project CP 17-38 County Project CP SIGNAL-3 /SP 070-030-008; APS Pedestrian Push Button Installation at Various Locations throughout the County and County Project CP 17-38/SP 7005-117; CSAH 17, Flashing Yellow Arrows at TH 169 South Ramp 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 PROJECT

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 Federal-Aid 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: "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." "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)." The approximate quantities of the major work for Contract CP HSIP SIGNAL-3/SP 070-030-008 and CP 17-38/SP 7005-117 are: 37

SYSTEM 46 92 46 46 226 96 7

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The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Proposals, plans and specifications may be examined at the office of the County Highway Engineer at 600 Country Trail East, Jordan, MN 55352. SEE THE STATE WEBSITE (https://eadvert.dot.state.mn.us) FOR ALL OF OUR PROJECT LETTINGS. SIGN UP WITH ConneX ON THE COUNTY EGRAM WEBSITE (https://egram.co.scott.mn.us) TO DOWNLOAD PROPOSAL AND PLANS AT NO CHARGE. Bids must be sealed, identified on the envelope and accompanied by a Bidder’s Bond or Certified Check in an amount equal to at least 5% of the total bid made payable to the Treasurer of Scott County. A minimum goal of 4.9% Good Faith Effort to be subcontracted to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities thereof. Dated January 8, 2016 Scott County Auditor/Treasurer Anthony J. Winiecki, P.E. Courthouse Scott County Engineer 200 4th Avenue West Physical Development Shakopee, MN 55379 600 Country Trail East Jordan, MN 55352 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, January 13, 20 and 27, 2016.

distance of 10.00 feet; thence South 72 degrees 49 minutes West a distance of 217.79 feet to the point of beginning. A.P.N. 25-911064-0 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $199,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $198,099.76 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: February 23, 2016 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on August 23, 2016 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: December 18, 2015 Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 8 - 15-007284 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 30, 2015 and January 6, 13, 20, 27 and February 3, 2016.

PAGE eleven 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: March 1, 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 September 1, 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: December 23, 2015 The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee 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 18 - 15-008902 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27 and February 3 and 10, 2016.

for the PrimeStar-H Fund I Trust DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 3/3/2015 as Document Number A974590 in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 08 021001 0 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 1, Block 1, Ellingboe Estates 3rd Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Scott County, Minnesota. ABSTRACT PROPERTY STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 9620 Livery Ln, Lakeville, MN 550447128 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: M&I Marshall and Ilsley Bank RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Statebridge Company TRANSACTION AGENT: None TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: N/A THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $387,858.43 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all preforeclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 3/1/2016 at 10:00AM PLACE OF SALE: Scott County Sheriff’s Office, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 Months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 9/1/2016, or the next business day if 9/1/2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL 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 MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 1/6/2016 Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for the PrimeStar-H Fund I Trust, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee Klatt, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27 and February 3 and 10, 2016.

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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: March 16, 2004 MORTGAGOR: John S. Mack Jr. and Tina M. Mack, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Cendant Mortgage Corporation d/b/a Burnet Home Loans. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded April 9, 2004 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A651512. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Dated July 8, 2008 Recorded August 5, 2008, as Document No. A805710. And thereafter assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc.. Dated January 21, 2014 Recorded February 3, 2014, as Document No. A953389. And thereafter assigned to: Green Tree Servicing LLC now known as Ditech Financial LLC. Dated September 10, 2014 Recorded September 11, 2014, as Document No. A964968. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Cendant Mortgage Corporation d/b/a Burnet Home Loans RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 808 Heritage Trail, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 200610310 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 14, Block 3, Heritage Acres 2nd Addition COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $194,373.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $162,442.09 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: March 10, 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 September 12, 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: January 5, 2016 Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 8 - 15-009991 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine

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THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JOINT BOARD MEETING MINUTES December 22, 2015 Park District Commissioners Present: John Gunyou, Board Chair; Jennifer DeJournett, Daniel Freeman, Gene Kay and Penny Steele Park District Staff Present: Boe Carlson, Superintendent; J. Brauchle, P. Freeman, H. Koolick, D. McCullough, J. McGrew-King, J. Tuma, J. Vlaming, A. Whiteside and L. Ziegler Scott County Commissioners Present: Jon Ulrich, Board Chair; Michael Beard, Barbara Marschall, Joe Wagner and Tom Wolf Scott County Staff Present: Gary Shelton, Administrator; Lezlie Vermillion, Deputy County Administrator/Community Services Director and Deb Brazil 1. OPENING BUSINESS Park District Board Chair John Gunyou called the meeting to order at the Cleary Lake Regional Park Visitor Center, 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN at 11:10 a.m. Scott County Board Chair Jon Ulrich called the meeting to order at the Cleary Lake Regional Park Visitor Center, 18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN at 11:10 a.m. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Kay, seconded by Freeman, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA OF THE DECEMBER 22, 2015, JOINT BOARD MEETING OF THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT AND SCOTT COUNTY. All ayes, no nays, MOTION ADOPTED MOTION by Wolf, seconded by Wagner, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA OF THE DECEMBER 22, 2015, JOINT BOARD MEETING OF THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT AND SCOTT COUNTY. All ayes, no nays, MOTION ADOPTED 3. NEW BUSINESS A. 2015 Partnership Initiatives and 2016 Work Plan No action required; this item, which included a PowerPoint Presentation, was presented by Patricia Freeman, General Manager of Scott County Parks. B. 2016 Three Rivers-Scott County Partnership Budget MOTION by Freeman, seconded by Kay, TO APPROVE THE 2016 THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT-SCOTT COUNTY PARTNERSHIP OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,132,818, AND THE 2016 PARTNERSHIP LOTTERY-INLIEU-OF MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM TOTALING $41,300. Resolution adopted on a vote of 5 ayes with Commissioners Antolak and Gibbs absent. MOTION by Beard, seconded by Marschall, TO APPROVE THE 2016 THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT-SCOTT COUNTY PARTNERSHIP OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,132,818, AND THE 2016 PARTNERSHIP LOTTERY-INLIEU-OF MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM TOTALING $41,300. Resolution adopted unanimously. 4. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Kay, seconded by Freeman, TO ADJOURN THE JOINT BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 22, 2015. All ayes, no nays, MOTION ADOPTED MOTION by Wolf, seconded by Beard, TO ADJOURN THE JOINT BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 22, 2015. All ayes, no nays, MOTION ADOPTED The meeting was adjourned at 11:49 a.m. John Gunyou, Board Chair Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners Jon Ulrich, Board Chair - Scott County Board of Commissioners Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, January 13, 2016.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF SCOTT DECEMBER 15, 2015 (1) The Board of Commissioners, in and for the County of Scott, Minnesota, met in the Courthouse Board Room in the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, and convened at 9:00 a.m., with the following members present: Commissioner Ulrich, presiding, Commissioner Wagner, Commissioner Wolf, Commissioner Beard, and Commissioner Marschall. (2) Amendments to the Agenda Chair Ulrich announced the agenda item to approve the rezoning, preliminary plat, and final plat of Plonske Farm in Section 18 of Belle Plaine Township and the agenda item to approve a conservation easement, preliminary plat, and final plat of Silverness Meadows in Section 12 of New Market Township are being removed from the agenda and will be considered at a future meeting. Chair Ulrich also announced the addition of five agenda items honoring individuals upon receiving

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the Eagle Scout Award. Commissioner Wolf moved, seconded by Commissioner Marschall to approve the agenda as amended. The motion carried unanimously. (3) Minutes: On a motion by Commissioner Beard, seconded by Commissioner Wolf, the Minutes of December 1, 2015 were approved. (4) Consent Agenda: Commissioner Marschall requested the agenda item requesting approval of the Agreement with the University of Minnesota for Extension Services be pulled from the consent agenda for separate discussion. On a motion by Commissioner Wolf, seconded by Commissioner Beard, the following actions were approved unanimously. All resolutions are available in the office of the County Administrator and are made a part of this record by reference. A. Approve acceptance of Child and Teen Check-up Outreach Program grant funds in the amount of $277,905 for calendar year 2016. B. Approve acceptance of Family Group Decision Making grant funds in the amount of $131,800 for calendar year 2016. C. Approve the Service Agreement with Mankato Rehabilitation Center, Incorporation for day training and habilitation and supportive employment services. D. Approve the 2016 2017 Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan. E. Approve the request for a conservation easement, rezoning, preliminary plat, and final plat of Kontos Addition in Section 24 of Spring Lake Township. F. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-235; Designating the City of Shakopee as the Responsible Governmental Unit for the Shakopee High School Expansion and Athletic Complex Environmental Study. G. Adopt Resolution No. 2015238; Authorizing an Amendment to the Agreement With the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources for the Blakeley Trail Ravine and Cleary Lake Regional Park Projects Fiscal Year 2013 Competitive Grants Program. H. Approve an appraisal report estimate of just compensation by a market value appraisal for new rightof-way for the reconstruction of a segment of County Highway 16 in the City of Shakopee. I. Adopt Resolution No. 2015239; Approving the Execution of a Purchase Agreement to Purchase Real Property for New Alignment of County Highway 60 Under County Project 60-02FL in Blakeley Township. J. Adopt Resolution No. 2015240; Authorizing the Purchase of a Property Along Trunk Highway 169 and Trunk Highway 41 in Jackson Township in the Amount of $470,000. K. Adopt Resolution No. 2015237; Authorizing an Amendment to the Agreement With Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Engineering and Design Services for the County Highway 16 Reconstruction Project. L. Adopt Resolution No. 2015241; Authorizing Final Payment for County Project 2015-Seal Coating to Asphalt Surface Technologies Corporation a/k/a ASTECH Corp. in the Amount of $19,368.94. M. Adopt Resolution No. 2015232; Requesting Approval of the Revised Basic Sale Prices of Four Tax-Forfeited Parcels of Land; Set the Public Auction Date of April 12, 2016 for Parcels #200017720; #270930040; and #271860030; and Set the Private Auction Sale Date of April 12, 2016 for One Tax-Forfeited Parcel of Land Parcel #099040220. N. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-231; Re-Appointing Dr. Andrew Baker as Scott County Medical Examiner for a One Year Term Effective January 1, 2016 Through December 31, 2016. O. Approve the appointments and re-appointments of citizens to advisory committees. P. Approve Renewal Applications for Scott County’s Intoxicating Liquor and Wine Licenses for 2016 for the following: Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club; Doherty’s Tavern; U4IC Brewing, Inc.; Creeks Bend Golf Course, Inc.; and Suzettes, Inc. Q. Approve Renewal Applications for 3.2 Malt Liquor Licenses for the following: Joleen Yong dba Suzettes, Inc.; Rev. Wittman dba St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church; Einar Odland dba Water’s Edge; Ronald McBroom dba St. Patrick Social Hall; SSK Group dba Doherty’s Tavern; Northern Tier Retail LLC dba Super America; Holiday Stationstores, Inc.; Dale Stender dba Oakdale Ridge; Norm Pint dba Scott County Ag Society; and Michael Sticha dba St. Patrick Athletic Association. R. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-233; Authorizing Scott County to Renew an Agreement With the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for the Collection and Management of Residential and Agricultural Pesticides. S. Adopt Resolution No. 2015249; Affirming Scott County’s Endorsement of the Revised County Program Aid Formula Developed by the Association of Minnesota Counties’ County Program Aid Work Group. T. Approve the 2016 Comprehensive County Fee Schedule. The motion carried unanimously. U. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-234; Approving the 2016 Budget and a Levy of $31,460 for the Scott County Vermillion River Watershed Special Taxing District. V. Approve the record of disbursements and approve the claims made to Scott County from November 1, 2015 through November 30, 2015 in the sum of $30,455,479.53. W. Adopt Resolution No. 2015230; Fixing the 2016 Per Diem Rate for Members of the County Board and Advisory Bodies Serving Scott County, Minnesota. X. Adopt Resolution No. 2015242; Setting the Annual Salary Rate for the Elected Position of County Sheriff for 2016 and Rescinding Resolution No. 2014-236. Y. Adopt Resolution No. 2015243; Setting the Annual Salary Rate for the Elected Position of County Attorney for 2016; and Rescinding Resolution No. 2014-237. Z. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-244; Setting the Annual Salary Rate for the Board of Commissioners for 2016; and Rescinding Resolution No. 2014-235. AA. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-

245; Approving the Summary of Performance Evaluation and Establishing the 2016 Salary for County Administrator Gary Shelton and Rescinding Resolution No. 2015-108. AB.Adopt Resolution No. 2015-246; Establishing the 2016 Compensation Plan Policy, Merit Increase Matrix, and Grade Schedule and Rescinding Resolution No. 2014-238. AC. Authorize pursuit of Memorandum of Agreements with Scott County bargaining units regarding use of the 2015 Salary Increase Matrix for 2016. AD. Adopt Resolution No. 2015250; Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract With Endurant, Inc. to Provide Chief Officer and Chief Technology Officer Services Through Greg Sorensen. AE. Separation of employment for Hilary Toren, FT Branch Manager, Community Services Division, effective 01/04/16. Separation of employment for Terri Hanke, FT DT&H Program Coordinator, Health and Human Services Division, effective 12/25/15. Separation of employment for Dean Opatz, FT Chief Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff’s Office, effective 12/30/15. Separation of employment for Charles Mallory, FT Facilities Project Supervisor, Community Services Division, effective 12/23/15. Separation of employment for Kandice Rappe, FT Probationary 911 Dispatcher, Sheriff’s Office, effective 11/29/15. Separation of employment for Ehren Lentsch, Intermittent (34% FTE) Unclassified Facility Probation Officer, Health and Human Services Division, effective 11/19/15. Separation of employment for Kelly Loo, Intermittent (34% FTE) Unclassified Corrections Officer, Sheriff’s Office, effective 12/02/15. FT Probationary employment for Lucas Simonson, Senior Public Works Technician, Community Services Division, effective 01/06/16. FT Probationary employment for Kristin Schmidt, Program Specialist, Employee Relations Division, effective 12/14/15. FT Probationary employment for Anthony Platt, Highway Maintenance Worker, Community Services Division, effective 12/02/15. PT Probationary (88% FTE) employment for Molly Meierbachtol, DT&H Vocational Assistant, Health and Human Services Division, effective 12/07/15. Intermittent (34% FTE) employment for Jandre de Wet, Unclassified Facility Probation Officer, Health and Human Services Division, effective 12/14/15. Change in employment status for Luke Hennen, FT Sheriff’s Sergeant to Appointed Chief Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff’s Office, effective 12/31/15. Change in employment status for Katie Vail, PT Temporary (40% FTE) Unclassified 911 Dispatcher to FT Probationary Dispatcher, Sheriff’s Office, effective 12/28/15. Change in employment status for Stephanie Schmitz, Intermittent (34% FTE) Unclassified DT&H Substitute to PT Probationary (88% FTE) DT&H Vocational Assistant, Health and Human Services Division, effective 11/25/15. Change in employment status for Kara Dubbe, PT (60% FTE) Occupational Health Nurse to Intermittent (34% FTE) Unclassified Occupational Health Nurse, Employee Relations Division, effective 01/05/16. The recognition of the following individuals as volunteers which will enable them to be covered for liability insurance purposes in accordance with the insurance contracts currently in force with Scott County: Craig Barnd, Kara Dubbe, Marilyn Hayes, Lorraine Kramer, Erin Lindscheid, Jack Mutnick, Beverly Jeannine Reis, and Alison Roberts (5) Manage Challenges and Create Opportunities: Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner Wolf to approve a one-year Agreement with the University of Minnesota for Extension services. The motion carried unanimously. (6) Develop Strong Public Partnership: A. Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner Beard to adopt Resolution No. 2015252; Honoring Erich Ohser Upon Receiving the Eagle Scout Award. A copy of the resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and is made a part of this record by reference. The motion carried unanimously. B. Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner Wolf to adopt Resolution No. 2015253; Honoring Braden Wojahn Upon Receiving the Eagle Scout Award. A copy of the resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and is made a part of this record by reference. The motion carried unanimously. C. Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner Wolf to adopt Resolution No. 2015254; Honoring Drew Theis Upon Receiving the Eagle Scout Award. A copy of the resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and is made a part of this record by reference. The motion carried unanimously. D. Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner Beard to adopt Resolution No. 2015255; Honoring Ryan Brown Upon Receiving the Eagle Scout Award. A copy of the resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and is made a part of this record by reference. The motion carried unanimously. E. Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner Wolf to adopt Resolution No. 2015256; Honoring David Zheng Upon Receiving the Eagle Scout Award. A copy of the resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and is made a part of this record by reference. The motion carried unanimously. F. Property Tax and Customer Service Manager Cindy Geis presented Dallas Bohnsack with a certificate of appreciation for his years of service to the Scott County Extension Committee. (7) Provide a Supportive Organizational Culture Which Enhances the County Mission: Vice Chair Marschall presented Chief Deputy Sheriff Dean Opatz with a plaque in honor of his upcoming retirement from his employment with Scott County. Chair Ulrich recessed the meeting at 9:53 a.m. for a reception honoring Mr. Bohnsack and Mr. Opatz and reconvened the meeting at 10:17

a.m. (8) Develop Strong Public Partnerships: A. Commissioner Wolf moved, seconded by Commissioner Beard to adopt Resolution No. 2015236; Authorizing Entering Into an Agreement With Wold Architects and Engineers for Architectural and Engineering Professional Services to Expand and Renovate the Household Hazardous Waste Facility. A copy of the resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and is made a part of this record by reference. The motion carried unanimously. B. Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner Wolf to approve the 2016 Scott County Legislative Priority Package as amended. The motion carried unanimously. (9) Assure Long Term Fiscal Stability: A. Commissioner Wolf moved, seconded by Commissioner Beard to adopt Resolution No. 2015-251; Approving the Final 2016 Levy and Budget for the Scott Watershed Management Organization Taxing District. A copy of the resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and is made a part of this record by reference. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Wagner left the meeting at 11:00 a.m. and returned at 11:04 a.m. B. Commissioner Beard moved, seconded by Commissioner Wolf

to adopt Resolution No. 2015-247; Setting the Scott County, Minnesota Gross Levy for Taxes Payable in the Year 2016 in the Amount of $65,714,116, Less $4,884,116 Certified Property Tax Aids for a Net Levy of $60,830,000. A copy of the resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and is made a part of this record by reference. The motion carried unanimously. C. Commissioner Wolf moved, seconded by Commissioner Marschall to adopt Resolution No. 2015-248; Approving the 2016 Budgets for Scott County, Minnesota, Offices, Departments, and Agencies. A copy of the resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and is made a part of this record by reference. The motion carried unanimously. On a motion by Commissioner Wolf, seconded by Commissioner Beard, the meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m. Jon Ulrich, Chair Gary L. Shelton, County Administrator, Clerk of the Board Debra K. Brazil, Deputy Clerk to the Board This is a summary of the Board proceedings (M.S. 375.12). The full text is available at www.co.scott. mn.us (which can be accessed at any public library), and in the office of the County Administrator. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, January 13, 2016.

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Belle Plaine Loses Three More Games by Dan Ruud A losing streak that started in 2015 spilled into 2016 as the Belle Plaine High School girls’ basketball team dropped three road games last week to fall to 0-11 on the season. The Tigers lost to Glencoe-Silver 71-25 last Tuesday, to Tri-City United 60-31 on Friday and to St. Peter 69-34 on Saturday. The Tigers were scheduled to host Jordan in a Minnesota River Conference game Tuesday night after this edition of the Herald went to press. Mayer Lutheran will visit Belle Plaine 7:30 p.m. this Thursday before the Tigers hit the road again for another MRC contest at Norwood Young America 7:30 p.m. next Tuesday. Glencoe-SL 71, Tigers 25 The Tigers surrendered 47 points in the first half as the Panthers rolled over their guests by 46 points last Tuesday night in Glencoe. Belle Plaine, which trailed 4715 at halftime, managed just 10 points in the second half. Elizabeth Johnson had 10 points in the game, followed by Ireland Lambrecht (7), Alissa Schultz (4), Emily Vinkemeier (2), Anna Donkhong (1) and Taylor Mullen (1). “Glencoe hit us with full-court pressure right away and by the time we adjusted, we were out of the game,” said Tigers coach Randy Carlson. Schultz led the Tigers in rebounds with eight. Johnson had two steals. TCU 60, Tigers 31 The Titans, leading 42-11 at the half, played many reserves in the second half of what was Belle Plaine’s 10th loss of the season Friday night in Montgomery. Johnson scored 10 points for the Tigers, while Alexa Lenz, Vinkemeier, Lambrecht and Maria Larson all had four. Mullen and Schultz had three and two points, respectively. Schultz had 10 rebounds and two steals, both team highs. “We did a much better job of

handling their pressure defense. TCU is a lot taller than us and they really hurt us on the offensive boards. We need to get stronger and not lose so many loose balls,” Carlson said. St. Peter 69, Tigers 34 Again, the Tigers allowed more that 40 points the first 18 minutes of the game as the Saints raced to a 45-17 halftime lead before easing up on the accelerator in the second half of a 69-34 win Saturday afternoon in St. Peter. “St. Peter is one of the better teams we have played. They’re very well coached with great ball skills,” Carlson said. Johnson tossed in 10 points for Belle Plaine, followed by Lambrecht and Vinkemeier with seven apiece. The only other scores for the Tigers were Schultz (5), Larson (3) and Lenz (2). Schultz again led the team in rebounds with seven. Vinkemeier added four. 2015-16 BPHS Girls’ Basketball Results and Remaining Schedule Dec. 1 vs. WEM L 64-29 Dec. 3 at Farib. BA L 66-61 Dec. 8 vs. W-M L 60-29 Dec. 10 vs. Fairmont L 65-47 Dec. 17 at S.E. L 57-30 Dec. 21 vs. Can Falls L 49-32 Dec. 29 -30 at NYA Tourney vs. New Ulm L 76-34 vs. Mound-W L 62-50 Jan. 5 at G-SL L 71-25 Jan. 8 at TCU L 60-31 Jan. 9 at St. Peter L 69-34 Jan. 12 vs. Jordan Jan. 14 vs. Mayer Lutheran Jan. 19 at Norwood YA Jan. 22 vs. Le Sueur-Hend. Jan. 25 at SW Christian Jan. 26 at Waconia Jan. 29 vs. JWP Feb. 1 vs. Sibley East Feb. 5 vs. Tri-City United Feb. 8 vs. GFW Feb. 9 at Jordan Feb. 11 at Mayer Lutheran Feb. 16 vs. Norwood YA Feb. 19 at Le Sueur-Hend. Feb. 23 at LCWM Feb. 27 Begin Section Mar. 15-19 State Tournament at U of M

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H.S. Wrestling

Scott West Drops Two Duals After taking out 2015 in style by winning the Rumble on the Red team championship in Fargo, N.D., the Scott West wrestling team failed to ring in the New Year of 2016 in winning fashion as it lost on the road 36-18 to Watertown-Mayer Lutheran Thursday night before falling 35-31 to AAA’s #5-rated Shakopee at home in Jordan on Friday night. “It’s not a really good start to the New Year for Scott West wrestling,” states Scott West co-head coach Darren Ripley. “As of right now, it just points to the fact that we are not a very good dual meet team at this moment. But the good news is that we still have about a month to put it all together and that is what we will continue to work at trying do.” Scott West tried to get it done with a makeshift lineup at Watertown Thursday night but the Royals were not about to let that happen as the home team

won nine of 14 matches with four of those wins coming by

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Scott West’s Ben Kelvington dominated Shakopee’s Jalen Boudreaux in their 152-pound match Friday night in Jordan. Kelvington eventually won by pin.

The Tigers’ Mitchel Stier had 11 points and eight rebounds against Tri-City United Thursday night in Belle Plaine.

H.S. Boys’ Basketball

Belle Plaine Wins Two of Three by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School boys’ basketball team got above the .500 mark for the first time this season following victories over Glencoe-Silver Lake last Tuesday and Tri-City United on Thursday. But the Tigers had less than two days to enjoy their overall winning record before losing a close one at St. Peter Saturday afternoon. The Tigers, 2-1 in the Minnesota River Conference, 6-6 overall, were scheduled to host Jordan in a MRC game TuesScott West’s Ryan Siegle, right, gave Class 3A’s #2-rated Alex Crowe of Shakopee a tough time day night after this edition of in their 138-pound match Friday night in Jordan. The match was tied late at 4-4 before Crowe the Herald went to press. They finally prevailed 7-4 with an escape and take down. will be at Mayer Lutheran for a 7:30 p.m. game this Friday before hosting Norwood Young America at the same time next Tuesday. Tigers 55, G-SL 52 The Tigers trailed 25-23 at halftime but rang up 32 points over the final 18 minutes to post a hard-fought 55-52 nonconference win in Glencoe last Tuesday night. Nathan Herman had what Tigers coach Paul Fogarty said was his best all-around game of the season, scoring 20 points. Also scoring for Belle Plaine were Brody Curtiss (11), Luke Narveson (9), Mitchel Stier (7), Branden Schulz (6) and Derek Guscette (2). “Brody Curtiss was solid in all areas and our team defense and rebounding helped us win this game,” Fogarty said. Scott West’s Deshawn Carter defeated Shakopee’s Carson Poshusta 11-5 in their 182-pound Narveson and Stier both had match Friday night in Jordan. seven rebounds and Nelson six. Stier had four steals and Curtiss handed out three assists. Tigers 66, TCU 48 Narveson, who was recognized before the game for hav-

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Hennen Taking on Challenge as Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Chief Deputy Jordan Native Picked His Career Path in Junior High

Luke Hennen hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t left his hometown. He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t plan to anytime soon. Despite a job with no restrictions on what community Hennen lives in, he likes being close to home. Hennen is the new chief deputy in the Scott County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. He has steadily earned advancement through the ranks. From the time he was a part-time corrections officer

to earning a promotion to sergeant, serving the community has been the fuel that drives him. Hennen, 39, grew up in Jordan. He knew in seventh grade he wanted a career in law enforcement. Sheriff Kevin Studnicka promoted him to chief deputy beginning Dec. 31. Hennen still lives in the first house he bought in 1999, a year after he was hired as a deputy. He started as a part-time corrections officer in 1997. Hennen earned full-time status a year later. Hennen joined the Jordan Lions. He and his wife, Deborah

are raising their family in Jordan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got somebody born and raised in Scott County. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely a plus,â&#x20AC;? Studnicka said. His job as chief deputy is to oversee the operations of the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. He works with the officeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s captains in charge of patrol, corrections, dispatch and emergency management and saving the political facets of the job for Studnicka. With Dean Opatz retiring from the Scott County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office at the end of 2015, Studnicka took his time deciding who his next chief deputy would be. The sheriff said he had plenty of qualified candidates in the office. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got great experience with the jail, patrol investigations and supervising,â&#x20AC;? Studnicka said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quite honestly, when you look at it, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have anybody else with all that.â&#x20AC;? Hennen was honored to be among the candidates, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a supervisor, I enjoyed looking at the bigger picture,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a chief deputy, this gives me an even broader view to impact the operations of the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office.â&#x20AC;? Studnicka said Hennen brings a new energy to the post. He likes his new chief deputyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;even-keeled approach.â&#x20AC;? Hennen is interested in one day being the county sheriff. But he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seriously consider the notion until his boss steps down.

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Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Luke Hennen is the Scott County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Officeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new chief deputy.

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Katie Champ of Tobii Dynavox (right) works with Oak Crest Elementary School sixth-grader Maddie Belling on the use of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;My Tobiiâ&#x20AC;? device that uses eye tracking augmentative and alternative communication technology to give Belling a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;voice.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Belling suffers from Rettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Syndrome, a rare neuro-developmental disorder that affects a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to communicate. Far left is Bellingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speech therapist Dawn Schuett and her mother, Angie Traxler (center).

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Averie Schafer (foreground) and her friends (background, from left) Martha Steinhagen, Mya Pestorious, Oak Crest Principal Liann Hanson and Bella Haefner all gave $1 to wear hats during school Friday. The $1 hat day was a fund-raiser Schafer helped organize for the purchase of microwave ovens for student use at Oak Crest Elementary School.

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Oak Crest Fifth-Grader Found All She Had to Do Was Ask and Have a Plan

Averie Schafer wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t completely certain her schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s principal would grant her request, but she was confident Liann Hanson would at least consider it. Tomorrow (Jan. 14), with the OK from Schaferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents, the principal and student will go shopping for new microwave ovens Schafer asked the school to install for use by children who bring a cold lunch to school each day. All she needed was a plan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really excited about it,â&#x20AC;? Schafer said. After the Thanksgiving holiday, Schafer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the daughter of Meggan and Adam Schafer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; asked Hanson if the school could install microwaves so students who bring cold lunches could heat up their meals. Hanson estimated about one-third of Oak Crestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approximately 500 second- through sixthgraders bring their own lunches to school each day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know why we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have microwaves. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good question,â&#x20AC;? Hanson said. Schafer followed up with Hanson on her request between the weeks between Thanksgiving and the looming winter break. If the answer was no, the student respectfully wanted to know why. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was very persistent. That meant a lot to me,â&#x20AC;? Hanson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That told me she really wanted to work on it.â&#x20AC;? Schaferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family moved to Belle Plaine from Springfield, Minn. after her second grade year. Her previous school had microwaves for student use. Schafer likes bringing lunch from home. She figured her request was a no-lose proposition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really worried about asking. I thought I might as well try,â&#x20AC;? she said. To buy herself time to consider the request, Hanson told Schafer to develop a plan on how the school would go about acquiring microwave ovens. The plan was to include how she would communicate her plan to students and how the microwaves would be used and maintained once they were acquired. Since money for the microwaves is not in the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget, Hanson also asked Schafer for suggestions on how to raise funds to pay for microwave ovens. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really a good idea. We have them in the staff lounge,â&#x20AC;? Hanson said.

Get the Word Out

Before winter break, Hanson sent out a mass e-mail to staff and school parents with the usual information about events and school news. She included details of Schaferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposal. Almost immediately, parents responded favorably toward the proposal. One parent arranged a $500 donation from his employer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got five or six responses from parents. They were very excited about it,â&#x20AC;? Hanson said. As a fund-raiser, Hanson suggested a special hat day. Since Oak Crest students arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allowed to wear hats inside school during the day, permission would be granted to wear a hat if they contributed $1 toward the fund-raiser for micro-

waves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t raise enough, we could always try something else,â&#x20AC;? Schafer said. Friday (Jan. 8), Oak Crest students were allowed to wear hats. The fund-raiser generated $228.70. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have no idea where the 70 cents came from,â&#x20AC;? Hanson said. Hanson didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t immediately tell Schafer about the $500 donation. When the fifth-grader heard how much had been raised, Schafer said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was like my heart stopped. I was so excited.â&#x20AC;? Schafer is pleased the $728plus will allow the school to buy higher-quality microwaves that will serve students for years to come. Schafer will also help write rules for student-use of the microwaves, rules that include cleaning the interior

of the ovens in case of a messy mishap. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That tells me sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just thinking about herself,â&#x20AC;? Hanson said. But Schafer wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite done. Friday, she stopped by each classroom to thank students who contributed to the fundraiser. Schafer also was permitted to inform her schoolmates of the success of the fund-raiser at Oak Crestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all-school meeting Friday afternoon. After the shopping trip tomorrow, Schafer and Hanson will also sit down and write personalized thank-you notes to the parent whose company donated the $500 for the microwaves as well as other contributors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to go full-circle with this, for the followthrough,â&#x20AC;? Hanson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just about the adults going out and purchasing a microwave.â&#x20AC;?

Kline to Honor B.P.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Presley Volek for Backpack Program U.S. Rep. John Kline will honor Belle Plaineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Presley Volek for the backpack program she and her mother, Caycie, created last summer. Volek, 5, will be one of several people the congressman will honor as recognition for her act of kindness and service to her community. The ceremony will be held Feb. 16 in Lakeville. Through donations, Presleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s backpack program helped provided a few hundred school-age children in need with new backpacks and school supplies just before the start of the school year. Presley Volek is the daughter of Caycie and Nick Volek of Belle Plaine. Along with the backpacks, Caycie Volek said donors gave 300 boxes of Crayons, â&#x20AC;&#x153;a zillion pencils, boxes and boxes and boxes of notebooks and folders,â&#x20AC;? more bottles of glue

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