Belle plaine herald july 22, 2015

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ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FOURTH YEAR

BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA, JULY 22, 2015

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Kelly Smith to ‘Retire’ as B.P. School District Superintendent His Career Includes 30-Plus Years in Education

Belle Plaine School Board members unanimously accepted Superintendent Kelly Smith’s resignation during an “emergency session” Friday morning.

After 30-plus years in education, 11 leading Belle Plaine’s public schools, Smith accepted a job as a client representative with Springsted Inc. Smith will serve the district through Friday, Aug. 28.

His decision to leave the public sector was made a little easier by the school board’s decision to push an operating levy referendum off until 2016.

Had the board decided to go to voters this fall for more money, Smith said he would have declined Springsted’s offer.

The Minnesota Legislature increasing per-student funding by 2 percent over the next two years facilitated delaying an operating referendum.

Smith said the time to switch to a less public line of work has arrived. His contract runs through next year.

“I have always been proud to say that I was the superintendent of Belle Plaine Schools and will continue to be proud of

the work we have accomplished here,” S m i t h wrote in his letter of resignation.

Smith arrived in Belle Plaine from the Red Wing School District. He and has wife, Chris, have had three children attend and graduate from Belle Plaine Junior-Senior High School.

They plan to continue living in the community for the foreseeable future.

How to Proceed

Friday morning (July 17), the Belle Plaine School Board met to accept Smith’s letter of resignation and set the course for finding his successor.

The board unanimously decided to post the position for internal and external candidates. The posting runs through Monday, July 27, at noon. That evening, directors will meet for their regular July meeting. After that meeting, they’ll review the submitted applications and resumes in closed session and decide which candidates to offer an interview.

The interviews are scheduled

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2016 Street Improvement Project Cost Estimate is Over $1.4 Million The Belle Plaine City Council has scheduled Monday, Aug. 17 as the date for the public hearing on the city’s 2016 street and utility improvement project.

It will begin shortly after 6:30 p.m.

Proposed for next year are the reconstruction of Forest Street from its easterly terminus to Walnut Street; Oak Street from Court Street to Forest Street; and Court Street from its easterly terminus to Ash Street.

City Engineer Joe Duncan told the council Monday night that the estimated cost of the project is $1,450,000. The city would pick up 75 percent of

the tab and the rest would come from assessments to benefitting property owners.

Duncan told the council that portions of the project area are among the roughest in the city in terms of street condition, some of which were last paved in the late-1970s. Some of the infrastructure dates back to the 1950s and 60s.

The public hearing is for residents to voice their opinion on the need for the project (or lack thereof). A “reasonable” estimate of the impact of the assessment to benefitting property owners will be available at the hearing.

Belle Plaine’s new royal court are, from left, Second Princess Haley Johnson, First Princess Kali Gorman, Miss Belle Plaine McKenzie Koepp and Miss Congeniality Nicole Bauleke.

Bar-B-Q Days Sales Down Slightly The weather wasn’t as hot and humid as forecasters had called for leading up to the start of this past weekend’s Bar-B-Q Days celebration, but the forecast alone may have scared off at least some out-of-towners, resulting in lower beef, beer and carnival ticket sales this year.

A midnight thunderstorm, which included a tornado watch in parts of the area, brought a halt to what remained of Friday night’s festivities about an hour early. The rest of the weekend weather consisted of mostly clear skies and was rain-free, with temperatures on Saturday and Sunday in the lower- to mid-80s rather than the forecasted upper-80s to low-90s.

The Beef Stand had total sales of $36,413.95 compared to $38,798.49 last year. Sandwiches cost $3.50 apiece, the same as in recent years.

The Beer Garden, where all beverages cost the same as last year, had sales totalling $56,757.65, which was also slightly down from the 2014 total of 57,411.05.

Carnival ride sales this year

City Council Agrees to Revise Market Efforts for Vacant Lot

Okays Purchase of City Entrance Monument

by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine City Council Monday night unanimously agreed to include a price tag of sorts in its next quest to sell the city-owned vacant lot at the corner of Main and Meridian streets downtown.

Mayor Mike Pingalore was absent and Council Member Scott Schneider was acting mayor for the meeting.

Last October, the council voted 3-2 to authorize staff to purchase the lot, where an arson fire in October of 2005 destroyed the preexisting building at 100 South Meridian Street. The city purchased the lot from Waugh Properties LLC of Chanhassen for $45,000, plus commission and closing costs.

Most of the funds for the pur-

chase came from tax increment financing (TIF), state money that the city was in excess of, and if not spent soon, would have had to be returned to the state.

The marketing of the 0.18-acre parcel had been discussed by the city’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) on two occasions, during which discussions ranged from marketing it for $1 up to the actual cost to the city with the expectation the property be developed within the specifications and timeline of the city.

It was agreed to market the property sale through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process, during which each potential buyer would submit a proposal to the city pursuant to development guidelines identified in the RFP. When the June 30 deadline to submit a RFP arrived, there were no offers.

The EDA has since conducted a reassessment of the market-

ing of the lot, and came to the conclusion that the city should include an actual “asking price” in the next round of RFPs rather than potential buyers writing down an offer without knowing the amount others are offering. The EDA believes this will make the RFP clearer to potential buyers.

“The EDA recommends the city offer the site with an asking price of $13,000 to be structured as a deferred loan against the property,” reported Joanne Foust of Municipal Development Group of New Prague, who the city hired to take on some of the responsibilities of the community development director until a replacement can

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totalled $59,034.50 compared to $64,993.50 last year.

The totals for this year are preliminary gross sales and do not yet have all of the expenses calculated to determine profits.

Beef Sales Friday $10,339.75 Saturday $14,843.05 Sunday $11,231.15 Total $36,413.95

2014 Total $38,798.49 Beer Garden Sales Friday $14,086.00 Saturday $27,130.00 Sunday $15,541.65 Total $56,757.65 2014 Total $57,411.05 Carnival Ride Sales 2015 Total $59,034.50 2014 Total $64,993.50

Saturday’s parade again attracted well over 100 entrants, the grand marshals for which were Bruce and Susie Volek.

McKenzie Koepp was crowned Miss Belle Plaine at Sunday’s Coronation in the

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2015 Scott County Fair Begins Its Five-Day Run Today

New Carousel, Carnival Among Top Additions

The Scott County Fair begins what it markets as the “Best Five Days of Summer” today (July 22) with a new attraction and a slant toward a younger, family-friendly approach.

The county fair at the fairgrounds in St. Lawrence Township (7151 190th Street W.) and runs through Sunday (July 26). Crews have been working throughout the past few weeks transforming the fairgrounds into a welcoming collection of displays, vendor booths, a carnival and more.

Norm Pint, the Scott County fair’s general manager is hoping for good weather. Last year, “between 28,000 and 30,000” people came to the county fair.

“We’re hoping for a lot more,” he said.

The fair’s marketing efforts include new, bright-colored signage and small signs placed along roadways throughout the area reminding people the fair is the last week of July.

The star attraction to this year’s county fair is a new building housing a refurbished carousel. The 50-by-80 foot building is located just east of the Ferris wheel, known as “Big Eli.” Dick Ames, owner of Ames Construction, and a director on the Scott County Agricultural Society and fair board purchased the carousel earlier this year.

“A few years ago, Dick told me to start looking for a carousel,” Pint said. “It’s a really good addition.”

Mike Featherstone of Gold Star Manufacturing worked

A three-man crew assembled the Scott County Fair’s new carousel Friday afternoon. Dick Ames, owner of Ames Construction and a member of the fair’s board of directors, bought it for the fair. with John Dvorak of the Rice County Fair to find a suitable carousel. Featherstone used fiberglass to recreate panels on the 1950s-era carousel. Using aluminum carousel horses and light-emitting diode (LEDs) lights, the carousel is more efficient than traditional merrygo-rounds.

After a month of work, the car-

ousel arrived at the fairgrounds Friday afternoon. A three-man crew set it up carefully.

“Normally, they can set it up in three or four hours,” one crewman said. “Mr. Ames told us to take out time.”

The carousel will not only

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Belle Plaine’s 2014 royal court rode in their final parade Saturday. Included, from left, are Miss Congeniality Kylee Pass, Second Princess Rylee Pumper, First Princess Kaylee Shields and Miss Belle Plaine Hannah Preusser.

Susie and Bruce Volek, accompanied by granddaughter Ansley Volek, were grand marshals of Saturday’s parade. They rode in a John Deere Gator courtesy of Belle Plaine Ag Power.

Well over 100 units took part in Saturday’s parade.

Red Ribbon Ride Comes to Belle Plaine About 160 cyclists came to Belle Plaine last Thursday afternoon (July 16) on the first leg of the Red Ribbon Ride. The riders started the four-day trek at Mall of America and finished the first day at Belle Plaine Junior-Senior High School. Stationed at the intersection of Main and Walnut streets, Julie DuRose of Minneapolis was one of the volunteers who helped cyclists make their way into town and directed them to the school. The riders left for Mankato the following morning (July 17) before beginning the journey to Waconia on Saturday and the final leg of the ride Sunday (July 19). The Red Ribbon Ride aimed to raise $400,000 for organiza- Patti Edberg, left, and Janel Eischens were among the dozens of volunteers who worked a tions that support Minnesota AIDS service organizations. shift in the Bar-B-Q Days Beef Stand this past weekend.

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Lance Zellmann

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He is survived by his loving wife, LuAnn of St. Cloud; sons, Peter (Shawna) Zellmann of West Fargo, ND, Mark (Rachel) Zellmann of St. Cloud, David (Emily) Zellmann of Moorhead; siblings, Lowell (Diane) Zellmann, Diane (Don) Koepp, Layton (Linda) Zellman, Larry Zellman, Leslie (Kristi) Zellmann and Loren (Brenda) Zellman; grandchildren, Ethan, Sadie, Brielle, Kinsley, Keaton, George, Benjamin and Sophia; many sisters and brothersin-law; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Leon Zellmann; sister-in-law, Susie Zellmann; and sister-in-law Lois Zellman.

Annie M. (Santovi) Edwins Annie M. (Santovi) Edwins, 80, former resident of Kingsway Retirement Living in Belle Plaine, passed away on July 14, 2015 at the Golden Living Nursing Home in Excelsior.

Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 1 at the Valley Evangelical Free Church in Chaska. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at a later date in the Riverside Cemetery in Ladysmith, WI. Annie was born in Ladysmith, WI, Rusk County on November 15, 1934 to Frank and Marie (Blata) Santovi. She grew up in Ladysmith and graduated from Ladysmith High School.

She moved to St. Paul where she began work for Western Electric. She later worked for Northern Pacific Railroad as an Executive Assistant. Throughout her career there, the company name changed several times eventually becoming Burlington Northern Santa Fe. She was transferred to many of their offices and lived in St. Paul, Texas and Kansas.

She is survived by her brother, Frank (Lorraine) Santovi of St. Paul; sister, Bessie Rzepecki of Chicago, IL; sister-in-law, Margie Santovi of Downers Grove, IL; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law, Norbert Rzepecki; and brother, George Santovi.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Multiple Sclerosis Upper Midwest Chapter, 200 12th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415.

Lance Zellmann, 66, of St Cloud, formerly of Lewiston and Redwood Falls (RWF), passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family at his home July 15, 2015, after a courageous battle with amyloidosis.

Funeral Services will be Sunday, July 26 at 12 noon at the West Union Lutheran Church, Cologne, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Lance was baptized, confirmed, and married at this country church.

Lance was born in 1949 to Leslie and Mildred (Nord) Zellmann. He grew up on a dairy farm near Belle Plaine, attended a country school, and graduated from Belle Plaine HS, where he Alice May Triplett, 89, of was Pres. and VP of his class, Belle Plaine, passed away on active in the Student Council, July 17, 2015 at Mayo Clinic and played basketball and base- Health System in New Prague. ball.

Funeral service was at 11 He earned a master’s degree in a.m. on Tuesday, July 21 at St. education and a principal’s li- John Lutheran Church in Belle cense from Mankato State Uni- Plaine. Rev. Mark Johnson ofversity. He taught social studies ficiated. Visitation was one and math in RWF from 1972- hour prior to service time at the 1999 where he met and mar- church. Interment was in Green ried his soulmate, LuAnn (Lil- Hill Cemetery in St. Peter. levold) in 1977. Together they Alice was born October 3, had three sons, Peter, Mark, and 1925 in Belle Plaine to Ernest David. The family took a two and Fernie (Paulmann) Schlingyear leave to teach at the Kara- mann. She was baptized, conchi American School in Kara- firmed and went to school in chi, Pakistan from 1992-1994. Belle Plaine. Alice was the In 1999 the family moved to first of her siblings to graduate Lewiston, MN where he was from High School and she did a HS principal until 2007. He in 1945, a promise to do so to finished his career as a HS prin- her father. cipal and co-superintendent at On June 24, 1961 Alice marthe Universal American School ried Ray Triplett in St. Peter. in Kuwait, retiring in 2010.

She did factory work there until The years with the family were Ray and Alice moved to Belle spent camping, playing tennis Plaine in 1991. Ray died Januand golf, water skiing at the ary 18, 1994. cabin, playing with the grand- Alice was active in the VFW children, reading, and travel- Ladies Auxiliary, the Belle ing to over 30 countries. He Plaine Historical Society and B.P. Fire Department also enjoyed numerous home St. John Lutheran Church. construction projects includ- Her interests included quiltRelief Association ing building a geodesic dome ing, needlework, baking and 52 CLUB RAFFLE home. doing any kind of puzzles. She Winner - $100 Lance was an incredible leader also collected angels. When her Sarah Schuetz of the Education 2000 project in health declined she moved into Onnegotiated Saturday, teacher Augustcon1, 2015 the reunion will be held at RWF, The Lutheran Home in Belle tracts, advocated with a passion Court Park (North Park) in Plaine Belle in Plaine. bring April Please 2015. Her can-your Indy for teachers’ rights, was presi- cer took its toll. own beverages, plates, silverware and a dish to pass.

Kooldent of the RWF Education As- Alice is survived by one soc., Teacher of provided. the brother,Please John bring Schlingmann of the Aidwas andRWF coffee will be items for Year, a Sunday School teacher, Tennessee. silent auction and pictures for display.

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PAGE Three Plaine, passed away on July 14, 2015.

Mass of Christian burial was at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 20 at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church. Fr. Roger Hessian officiated. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine and continued on Monday one hour prior to the service at church. Interment was in St. Thomas Catholic Church Cemetery in St. Thomas.

Dorothy was born August 8, 1923 to Henry and Mary (Ginter) Pianko in Derrynane Township, Le Sueur County.

Dorothy married Sylvester “Bud” Brown on June 30, 1943

Dorothy J. Brown

at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lexington.

She was a homemaker all her life.

She loved cooking and entertaining family and friends. She always had enough food for everyone.

She is survived by children, Sharon Hanson of Minnetonka, Kathleen (Jim) Melchior of Eden Prairie and Tim Brown of Shakopee; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Kathryn O’Neill and Amie Fogarty.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers; six sisters; daughter, Teresa Witt; and a grandson, Jed Brown.

Dorothy J. Brown, 91, of Belle

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Farmers Market Corner The Belle Plaine Farmers Market is in full swing with a bounty of beautiful vegetables.

The first tomatoes are here and ready for your sandwich.

A variety of peppers can also be found. There’s nothing like fresh salsa and the ingredients are all available at the market.

Matt says the world needs more monarch butterflies. To attract monarchs, you need milkweed. If you find some let them seed and eventually you’ll have a great number of milkweed. Jeremy says milkweed is the best wart remover around.

Just break a piece off and apply the milk to your wart. In a few days it’ll disappear.

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At this free program, learn Tuesday, Aug. 4, 10:30 a.m. Rachel Walker is devoted to how to make your own World Prior Lake Library and 2 p.m. God and her large family, but as her curiosity about the War II parachute toy. For more New Prague Library. world her parents turned from information, call 952-445-0378 grows and she finds that neiThursday, Aug. 6, 10:30 a.m. or e-mail Stephanie.

Savage Library and 2 p.m. Sha- ther Calvary Christian Church nor her homeschool education kopee Library. has the answer she craves, she considers leaving her sheltered life, as an older sister did. The Heart of Betrayal (Book 2 of the Remnant Chronicles) by Mary E. Pearson Non-Fiction Oh crap! potty training: everyThe Carver-Scott Humane ceeds will support the ongo- thing modern parents need to Society (CSHS) welcomes all ing food, supplies and medical know to do it once and do it for the 23rd annual Walk/Run needs of animals in the care of right by Jamie Glowacki The complete guide to beating Fur Love on Saturday, Sept. CSHS. 26 at Lions Park in Shakopee, More information regarding sugar addiction!: the cutting1103 Adams Street South. The registration, event details and edge program that cures your purpose of this event is to raise sponsorship can be found at type of sugar addiction and puts you back on the road awareness and funds for ani- www.carverscotths.org/walk. to weight control and good mals in need.

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by Abigail R. Gehring Being benefit of becoming a com- abandoned pets in the southwest Nixon: a man divided by Evan munity partner and increasing metropolitan areas of Minneap- Thomas. In this surprisingly awareness for your business. olis find homes through its net- sympathetic investigation of Sponsors will be acknowledged work of volunteers and loving President Nixon’s psyche, on the website, social media, foster families.

Thomas depicts the infamous CSHS is a 501c(3) nonprofit president as a man torn beand event day signage.

Walk/Run Fur Love kicks off organization that relies on sup- tween optimism and anxiety, with the 5k walk/run, and fol- port and donations from gener- whose “strengths were his lows with food, entertainment, ous individuals, businesses and weaknesses, and vice versa.” exhibits and prizes. All pro- volunteers. To learn more, visit Beginning with a 16-year-old carverscotths.org.

Nixon overcoming his first crisis, Thomas understands Nixon as introverted, insecure, solitary, and self-conscious of his humble origins, but able to bear humiliation and defeat in the pursuit of his goals. Fundamental to Nixon’s tenacity were the women in his lifefirst his mother, and later his wife and two daughters-who Belle Plaine Festivals and Events saw the fundamental goodness in a man often maligned by would like to thank everyone who the media and whose unyieldhad a hand in making our 57th ing support quietly sustained Nixon across the many defeats Annual Bar B Q Days celebration of his political career.

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Big Weekend for Area Community Celebrations There are plenty of activities and events and community celebrations taking place in the area this weekend. Area resients will be enjoying the Scott County Fair, Cologne’s “Glad Days,” Chaska’s “River City Days,” Montgomery’s “Kolacky Days” and Henderson’s “Mother Courage Caravan. It’s also the weekend for the Minneapolis Aquatennial.

Glad Days

Cologne July 23-25, City Square Park With a “Wild West” theme, Cologne’s 14th annual summer festival -- “Glad Days” -- kicks off tomorrow and runs through the weekend. The nearby Carver County city is one of several area communities hosting festivities this week and in the weeks to come.

Glad Days is designed to appeal to children and adults alike.

It begins tomorrow (Thursday, July 23) with citywide garage sales. Thursday activities also include judging on the gladiolas and the “Glad You’re My Neighbor (landscaping)” contests.

The community celebration takes over 50 volunteers to run.

It costs about $7,500 to present, money that includes $1,500 from the city, said Charlotte Sandeen, a member of the organizing committee.

Tomorrow evening, from 7-9 p.m., a beer and garden party will be held at City Square Park in downtown Cologne. There will be musical accompaniment

by Carver Creek Bluegrass.

Friday’s (July 24) activities include a softball tournament beginning at 5 p.m. and a Kiddie Parade on Market Street at 6 p.m. A chuck wagon dinner will be served from 6-7 p.m.

KidFest runs starts at 6 p.m.

The no-cost event includes games for children, bounce houses, a band and movies (“Home on the Range” at 6 p.m. and “Wild Wild West” at 8 p.m. There will also be face painting, crazy hair dos and a photo booth. The band, “Up South” will perform after the movie. Admission is $7 (12 and under, free).

Saturday, citywide garage sales continue. A 5K color run starts at 8 a.m. a men’s softball tournament starts at 8 a.m. at Lons Park followed by a women’s tournament beginning at 9 a.m. at Fritz Field.

The day’s activities include a kickball tournament (9 a.m., VFW Park), a sheephead tournament in the old fire barn in City Square Park), a kids pedal pull in the park at 10 a.m. and a petting zoo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in City Square Park.

Bounces houses will be available during the day. The Old West Society will present a Wild West show at noon. The show will be repeated at 3 and 5:30 p.m. The Splatter Sisters will perform at 1 p.m.

At 8 p.m., the band, “In the Fields” will take the stage in City Square Park.

River City Days

Chaska July 24-26, City Square Park The festival includes a movie night tomorrow (“Big Hero 6”), sidewalk sales Friday, a 5K fun run Saturday at 8 a.m., an alumni soccer game at Chaska Middle School at 10 a.m. and fire department water fights at 1 p.m.

A talent show will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in City Square Park. A pancake breakfast will be held Sunday (July 26) at 9:30 a.m. under a tent in the park. A

parade begins at 1 p.m.

Mother Courage Caravan

Henderson July 25-26 The inaugural caravan features artisans of all sorts making, displaying and selling their work at the Events Center on Main Street Saturday (July 25, 7 p.m. to midnight) and Sunday (July 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) along Sixth Street.

Items for sale include vintage items, ceramics, art, jewelry and other mediums. Plans include a variety of varying types of entertainers.

Kolacky Days

Montgomery July 23-26 Kolacky Days kicks off tomorrow with an outdoor movie (“The Shaggy Dog”) at Tri-City United High School just after dusk. Friday’s events include a threshing demonstration between 2 and 5 p.m. at Hilltop Hall.

A Legion baseball tournament begins at 4:30 p.m. at Memorial Park Field. An authentic Czech dinner will be served at 5 p.m. at American Legion Post No. 79 hall.

Saturday’s events include a bike ride beginning at 8 a.m., softball, co-ed volleyball, bean bag and horseshoe tournaments, a kiddie parade and homemade kolacky baking contest. The festival also includes a classic car show in historic downtown Montgomery.

Sunday’s events include a 5K run at 8:30 a.m. starting at the high school. There is a fitness walk, a kid’s race and the Kolacky Days Parade starting at noon along First Street.

wednesday, July 22, 2015

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Thirty Years Ago This Week

1985 Bar-B-Q Days Royalty Surrounding newly-crowned 1985 Miss Belle Plaine Kari Lockrem are, from left, First Princess Kim Karnitz, Miss Congeniality Becky Gregory, retiring queen Heidi Harsh and Second Princess Amy Townsend.

The sun shined bright for all three days of Belle Plaine’s 27th annual Bar-B-Q Days festival.

Kari Lockrem was crowned Miss Belle Plaine by retiring Queen Heidi Harsh. The new princesses were Kim Karnitz and Amy Townsend, and Miss Congeniality was Becky Gregory. There were 124 entrants in the parade, which was led by grand marshals Leo and Margaret Sullivan. About 5,800 pounds of beef for the sandwiches was sold, with the price per sandwich being 75 cents.

Eleven citations for minors in possession and consumption of alcohol were issued during the three-day Bar-B-Q Days celebration in Belle Plaine. Chief Joe Lenz was encouraged by this as it represented half of the citations issued during the 1984 Bar-B-Q Days.

The Belle Plaine City Council voted 3-2 to decline entering into an engineering contract that would have ordered the community’s rural airport site selection feasibility study.

There had been considerable discussion in recent months on the preservation of the existing airport in Belle Plaine, which had been in danger of being plowed under but that threat had passed for the time being when plane owners agreed to rent farm land from Mike Newell for another year.

The city council presented City Administrator David Unmacht with a counter offer to that of the city of Prior Lake in efforts to persuade him to stay in Belle Plaine. Unmacht had until July 29 to decide to accept the offer. He was scheduled to report to work at Prior Lake on Aug. 19.

Construction was expected to begin that summer on a new $70,000 Scott County highway maintenance garage to serve the Belle Plaine area. The 42- by 104-foot steel building would be built in Blakeley Township just beyond the Belle Plaine city limits off the Blakeley road.

Greg Schmit, a 1985 graduate of Belle Plaine High School, had recently made his debut in a television commercial that was being shown widely in Minnesota, the Dakotas and Montana.

He was pictured running along a dirt road in Nike running

shoes. The commercial was a promotion for GTA Feeds of Sioux Falls, S.D. It was a project of Theresa Albrecht Diers, a native of Belle Plaine.

John (Jack) McRaith, 63, formerly of Belle Plaine, passed away July 19. Mr. McRaith was born in Belle Plaine to Joseph and Mary (Newell) McRaith.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Medical Corpsman, First Class.

George Wherley, 84, of Belle Plaine, passed away July 23 at the Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Shakopee.

60 Years Ago (1955)

The Belle Plaine bypass on 169 highway was in effect.

The state highway department opened the north lane from south of Belle Plaine to the Anderly corner, two miles east of town, and motor traffic now skirted the town.

Attorney M.J. Daly of Belle Plaine was named to serve on Minnesota’s first statewide fair employment practice commission and on the board of review panel.

Rev. John Rolf, native of Hancock Township, was ordained and installed as pastor of the Lutheran churches at Hinckley and Sandstone.

Mrs. Tiegs, widow of the late Robert Tiegs, died at her home in Tyrone Township at the age of 84.

A reunion of the Tritz family was held at the William Tritz Sr. home. The occasion was largely to honor Father Alfred Tritz, who had come from Indianapolis, Ind. Lydia Scott, native of East Union, passed away at the Shakopee hospital at the age of 87.

She was organist at East Union for many years.

Local heat records were broken with a high of 100 degrees, the hottest day in seven years.

The month of July established a record in number of days with temperatures in the 90s.

Frederick William Tesch, lifelong resident of this community, died at the New Prague hospital at the age of 73.

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Povolny, St. Paul, became the bride of Kevin G. Gaffney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice M. Gaffney of Belle Plaine.

Louis J. Karels, 18-year-old Hamburg youth, was killed when his car collided with another auto on Highway 212, three miles east of Glencoe.

A reunion of the Daly family was held at the Belle Plaine park. Ninety-eight members came from near and far.

Mrs. Margaret Theis, a resident of Belle Plaine, died at the New Prague hospital at the age of 55.

A new high school building was progressing towards completion and a good start was made on landscaping the grounds.

Andrew A. Dahl, well-known Carver County man, died unexpectedly at his home in Braham at the age of 85.

Mrs. Mathilda Erickson, East Union, died at the Waconia hospital at the age of 97.

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Letters to the Editor

a 0-0 tie. Le Sueur solicited and secured the next meeting of those two teams.

Mrs. Peter Witt, wife of former Union Hill boy, died at the family home in Paynesville at the age of 32.

Prior Lake and the northeast section of Scott County and the eastern side of Carver County were severely hit by hail.

The loss to corn growers was heavy.

Dr. R.J. Phelan, who was a practicing physician in Belle Plaine for two years (1904-05), later moving to Minneapolis, took his own life in a sensational manner in leaping from the fifth floor of the Leamington Hotel.

Walter Beliveau died at the home of his daughter in St. Paul. His remains were brought to his old home in Jessenland for burial.

The son and daughter of Mrs. James Sheehan were married the same week. Elizabeth Brady became the wife of Harry H. Henderson in Los Angeles, and Thomas Sheehan was married at Green Isle to Mary Ellen Davitt.

The death at Dayton, Tenn., of William Jenning Bryan, recalled to many the time he spoke in Belle Plaine when he was running for president in 1900.

The Catholic parish at Le Sueur was about to let bids for construction of an $80,000 church. The new site selected was a commanding one, well up on the hillside above the town.

Rev. K.M. Holmberg and family were back at West Union after a motoring trip to Valley City, N.D. Mr. Matters, assistant to State Highway Commissioner Babcock, was quoted as saying the cost to the state department for putting the highway through Jordan was a staggering onequarter of a million dollars, and if property owners wanted more financing, they would have to look elsewhere for the money.

120 Years Ago (1895)

Dear Editor, Belle Plaine, Minnesota can be very proud!

Belle Plaine Bar-B-Q Days staff and "all workers" made Belle Plaine very proud!

I had company from Cologne, Shakopee and my nephew and niece, Gary and Deb Lageson from Biwabik, MN, and everyone enjoyed the festivities.

They couldn't get over how fantastic the fireworks display was, it was really a great display.

We appreciate all the organizers and workers in the stands, queen coronation, etc., etc.!

You all can be very proud of how you made Belle Plaine Bar-B-Q Days weekend come together.

Vernie Edberg

Suicide Grief Support Group Meets July 28 The February meeting of the Suicide Grief Support Group will take place at 7 p.m. next Tuesday, July 28 at Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague.

There is no need to register and there is no fee. This gathering is for parents, children, grandparents, siblings, neighbors and friends of someone who died from suicide.

Enter through the Emergency Room doors (southwest entrance), follow the corridor to the elevator marked “2” to the “B” level and follow the signs to the Jameen Mape Conference Center.

For more information, call Tom Handrich at 952-445-0107 or 952-913-3994.

Dear Editor, Minnesotans deserve better from MNsure Last week we learned that MNsure now has a 180,000 case backlog of public-program enrollees who are unable to renew their health coverage. These glitches have left MNsure unable to send bills to thousands of people in order to pay their 2015 premiums, and MNsure is unable to check eligibility information for thousands more, some of whom may be receiving benefits improperly.

This is the latest in a long line of technical failures that have plagued MNsure since the beginning. That's why I was glad to see HHS Chair Matt Dean and Rep. Greg Davids call for a MNsure Legislative Oversight Committee meeting so we can begin to discuss a path forward and a transition away from the MNsure exchange. Due to the Supreme Court's recent Obamacare ruling, Minnesotans who are eligible for premium subsidies under the law are not in danger of losing support if we revert to the federal exchange.

With upwards of $300 million already spent on MNsure why would we continue throwing good money after bad and not just switch over to the federal hub?

Minnesotans deserve better.

We can save the state money, and give citizens a better userexperience that MNsure has failed to deliver. It's time for the Governor and DFLers to join with us in these efforts and to be honest that the failed MNsure experiment that they brought to Minnesota needs to come to an end.

Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen, District 18B

Area Doctor to Run for Ortman’s State Senate Seat Scott Jensen, M.D., has announced he will run for the Minnesota Senate seat Sen. Julianne Ortman, R-Chanhassen, currently holds.

Ortman recently announced she would not seek re-election in 2016. Her senate district (47) includes all of Carver County.

Jensen founded Catalyst Medical Clinic, PA, in Watertown in 2001. He also practices at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia.

Jensen’s resume includes 10 years on the Waconia School District Board of Directors, three as its chairman, and a stint

A camp of the Woodmen of America was being organized in Belle Plaine.

The Brombach brothers and Charles Meyer made the trip out from Minneapolis and back on their bikes in one day.

The baseball club that year was called the White Lilies, sponsored by the local flour mill.

90 Years Ago The county seat battled between Henderson and Arling(1925) Both Belle Plaine elevators ton was being carried to Belle were enjoying a rush of busi- Plaine daily. Workers from ness in the marketing of the both towns were stationed here grain crop, which from general to present their arguments to report was a very satisfactory Sibley County farmers trading here. crop.

The Andrew Ruehlings and While making hay on his his mother went to Rock Island, meadow, Chris Kahle dug up Ill., to attend the wedding of a very large buffalo head that Miss Clara Ruehling to a paro- was perfectly preserved back to Despite the concerns of residents, plans for Great River Enchial school teacher in that city. a couple of joints of the neck. ergy to build a new transmission Miss Ruehling had been makline and Minnesota Valley Elecing her home in that city. tric Coop (MVEC) a substation The store building that had survived a thorough vetting by been occupied by the Ahmann the Le Sueur County Planning department store was leased Commission and will be considto the Hahn brothers of Waterered by the county board. town, who were to take occuThe commission voted to recOver 3,800 people pancy in mid-August. ommend approval of a condisubscribe to the Jay McDevitt was on his way tional-use permit for MVEC and home after a visit with his Belle Plaine Herald Great River Energy’s (GRE) brother, Neal, in San Francisco, proposed project. County comCalif. missioners will consider the CUP application at their meetBelle Plaine and Shakopee, ing Tuesday (July 28). both semipro teams, played to The new MVEC substation is proposed for the west side of 320th Street and south side of Myrick Street in Tyrone Township east of Le Sueur. Great River Energy’s proposed transmission line will run north on the west side of 265th Avenue, then turn west along 320th Another Bar-B-Q Days is in the books. As al- and Street toward the substation, the ways, we had a tremendous amount of out- Le Sueur News-Herald recently

as Carver County GOP chairman during the 1990s, the Waconia Patriot recently reported. He has also worked with former state officials – Lt. Gov. Carol Molnau and Gov. Rudy Perpich -- to enhance transportation in Carver County.

Jensen anticipates health care reform, transportation, term limits, taxation and education will be issues in the upcoming campaign.

Jensen’s wife, Mary, is a veterinarian in St. Bonifacius. They reside in Laketown Township.

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A GRE spokespersons said the transmission line will cost $1.5 million. MVEC is estimating the substation will cost $2 million.

Emily Pollack, whose parents live on 320th Street, argued against the project. She claims the 69-kilovolt power line will negatively impact the environment. Attorney Carol Overland joined Pollack in arguing against the project. Overland argued an existing substation could be tapped rather than building a new one.

MVEC says the proposed substation will be a backup to the existing substation in the village of St. Thomas in Derrynane Township.

Area residents also argued that Cambria will benefit more from the project than they will.

They also contend MVEC and Great River Energy aren’t doing enough to limit environmental impact of the project.

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Town & Vicinity Family and friends gathered Day parade party. Even in the at the home of Lynette Koepp heat, a good time was had by for the 30th annual Bar-B-Q all.

Union Hill afternoon at a dancing party for her dancing friends. Music was provided by Vern Schulz and the Hi Hats band from Belle Plaine. Dinner was served after the dance.

The Barten cousins gathered at the Fran Barten home Sunday afternoon for a potluck picnic.

Gathering were the Giesens, Peters, Beatys, Zurns, Weiers, Bartens, Seurers, Ryburns and Julie, Katie, Mary, Amy, Chrisie and their families.

The family of Viola Michel had one of the biggest turnouts for the 5K BBQ Days race that was held last Saturday.

Nineteen people that comprised three generations raced while Viola and other family members cheered them on. Murdock, son of Dan and Luv Michel, ran in the kids half Nick and Katelyn Zurn spent the weekend at home from their college campus’s and jobs to enjoy the BBQ festivities.

They also entertained a few of their college friends from the Monticello, Ham Lake, Montivedio and Rodgers area.

The group of friends went to Valleyfair on Sunday and came back to Belle Plaine to enjoy the fireworks spectacular display.

Humor Corner: Ole got into a lot of trouble recently at the MinneapolisSt. Paul International airport.

He vas valking through the terminal vhen he spotted his old friend Jack Trygastad. Ole made his big mistake vhen he shouted across the terminal, Hi Jack!

St. Thomas was laid to rest peacefully here in St. Thomas, close to the lake, next to Bud and near Teresa.

Tate Joseph, Paul and Annie Connelly Tupy’s little lad, was baptized at 10:30 mass on Sunday, July 19at St.Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Sponsors are Bob and Kelly Connelly. A reception followed at the Tupy home. Fran Tiegs was among the guests.

Veseli wins the 2015 DRS PeeWee end of the year tournament! Coaches: Brett Simon, Jill Lukes, Scott Sticha and the players are: Kody Dacas, Jarrett Dieterle, Billy Geis, Nick Geis, James Lincoln, Bradley Lukes, Jacob Malecha, Kyle Malecha, Phillip Resendez, Joe Shimota, CJ Simon, Mason Simon, and Michael Sticha. The Veseli Peewees were ranked second going into the tournament allowing them to have a first round bye, they played two games on Saturday, July 18.

The championship game was played at St. Patrick versus St. Patrick, ranked #1, Veseli won 16 to 8. It is unknown how many years it has been since Veseli has won this tournament.

The  wedding of Brianna Waldvogel and Greg Petzel at the United Church of Christ in Henderson was on Saturday and enjoyed the dinner and dance at the Minnesota Harvest Orchard grounds near Jordan.

Jared Retka and Tom and Loni Graham were among the guests.

The Tom and Loni Graham family, 10 adults and five children gathered for brunch at Perkins followed by a “Majestic Mississippi River Boat Cruise� on Sunday, July 19. We departed from Bohemian Flats Park, formerly a Bohemian Shantytown, on a 1.5 - 2 hour tour on the Minneapolis Queen thru Lock and Dam #1 and back again. Short enough to keep the youngsters interested, long enough to relax and take it all in, a get-together before our college folks, Camrie and Cole, head off to Moorhead next month.

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(continued from page 1) be available for use during the potties in favor of more permacounty fair but throughout the nent facilities. A new family respring and fall. The building stroom is available for parents and carousel will be available with young children. There’s for rental during family gather- also a new private nursing area ings and parties, Pint said. in the fair’s main office for The carousel is named “Amee� mothers with newborns, Pint in honor of Ames Construc- said. tion. “We’re trying to make it easier The fair staff has also put a for young families to come out significant amount of time into to the fair,� he said. improving the 4H barn this year. Another new attraction is a It includes new audio-visual selfie contest (self-portrait). equipment so more people can Contestants for $25 or $50 see displays and presentations, pre-loaded debit cards can take Pint said. Because of the Avian photos of themselves at various influenza in the state and a rul- county fair events – the granding from the Minnesota Depart- stand, on a ride or at the barns, ment of Health, there will be no anywhere – and submit the poultry displayed or judged at photo with names and contact the fair this year, he said. information. Contest rules are The grandstand attractions on the fair’s Web site – scotthis year include Motokazie dirt tcountyfair.org. bike racing tonight (July 22), a “We put some money into gift tractor pull tomorrow, bull rid- cards. We’re getting into the soing Friday (July 24) and demo- cial media thing,� Pint said. lition derby Saturday (July 25). Performing in the beer garden All events begin at 7 p.m. stage this year will be Johnny Holm tonight (July 22, 7-11 Gold Star Amusements p.m.), “No Stone Unturned� toHoping to draw more riders to morrow (6-8 p.m.), “Rum Runcarnival attractions, the county ners Friday (July 25, 8 p.m.) fair is contracting with Gold and “Smoke Screen Saturday Star Amusements, a Feather- (8 p.m.) stone company. The rides Gold Star will bring to the fairgrounds Miracle of Life in St. Lawrence Township will A popular attraction that will be bigger and more enjoyable be back this year is the Miracle than the previous operator, Pint of Life Birth Center in the dairy said. The attractions include, barn. “The Ring of Fire,� a tradition- The center at the Scott County al tilt-a-whirl, a Superslide and Fair provides education for all several other top-quality attract ages. Last year, it was created ions, he said. and quickly became a popular “Mike Featherstone is really attraction at the fair. Over 10 trying to get away from the im- animals were born during the age of the ‘carnie.’ These peo- fair. ple look like they’re right off a college campus, very profesBluegrass Festival sional,� Pint said.

This year, the fair will host a blue grass music festival Sunday (July 26). Three bands Family Friendly, – “Mary Lou and the Rusty Strings,� “Blue Drifters� and Modern The fair staff has improved its “Roe Family Singers� -- will restroom facilities, eliminating perform. The festival runs from many of the temporary porta- 11:30 to 6 p.m.

Jordan Schools Wins City OK for Different Landscaping Plan It took a couple of tries to win the needed city approvals, but Jordan Middle School will be permitted to include prairie grass in its landscaping plan.

The Jordan City Council recently voted 5-2 to allow the district to plant prairie grass on its middle school grounds.

Citing concerns about appearance and controlled burns, the council and planning commission had previously given the

The Noteables to Perform Star Spangled Americana Concert For Le Sueur’s Giant Days celebration, The Noteables are once again striking up their choral salute to our great country with a reprise of their “Star Spangled Americana� concert.

The group will present patriotic songs like “God Bless America� and “Star Spangled Banner,� but the American heritage songs like the “I’ll Fly Away Medley� and “Scarborough Fair� will remind listeners to be proud of America’s other musical traditions as well.

The concert will be Friday, July 31 at 7:00 p.m. in the Le Sueur/Henderson Middle/High School Auditorium, 901 Ferry Street in Le Sueur. Admission is free but donations are appreciated. Refreshments will be served after the concert. “Star Spangled Americana� also mixes in great Broadway and movie nostalgia tunes like “Hey Look Me Over� (from the Broadway show, Wildcat) and “Moon River� (from the mov-

ie, Breakfast at Tiffany’s). The Noteables promise a fun trip down memory lane with their Star Spangled and Americana musical selections.

The Noteables are the area’s community singing group.

Formed in 2006, they have grown from 15 members to over 70 and include members from Le Sueur, Henderson, Le Center, Belle Plaine, Jordan, Edina, St. Peter and Mankato. “We are an area-wide community resource—for both singers and audiences,� says the group’s founder, Phyllis Fleischauer. “We charge no admission but we depend on donations to be able to purchase the music and pay auditorium rental expenses.

With the increase in membership comes an increase in music costs. We hope our audience will help us out with their generous donations.�

Gordon Gregersen, former LS-H vocal music teacher, directs the group. Avis McDaniel of St. Peter is the accompanist.

Belle Plaine Police Report The week of July 13-19, Belle for medical help. A man hurt Plaine police responded to the his hand lighting fireworks. A friend transported him to an following selected calls: area hospital.

Saturday, July 18 Monday, July 13 A man stopped at the police A woman on the 100 block of department at 7:55 a.m. to re- North Meridian Street reported port a theft from his 401K plan. at 5:29 a.m. a man violating a court-issued order for protecAn investigation is pending.

A man on the 100 block of tion (OFP). The man confrontSouth Ash Street reported at ed her and kicked her vehicle.

2:50 p.m. the theft of a wireless He was located and arrested.

A woman on the 200 block of microphone headset.

South Market Street reported at A woman on the 600 block of 10:12 a.m. the theft of drinks West Forest Street reported at 10:34 p.m. receiving a fraudu- and chips from a loading dock.

Police are checking potential lent e-mail. suspects.

Tuesday, July 14 Police discovered vandalism A girl in a car parked in Heri- at 9:30 p.m. to restroom doors tage Park on the 500 block of at Court Square Park.

East Orchard Street was cited at 1:07 a.m. for a curfew vio- An intoxicated driver at a busilation. She was released to her ness on the 1000 block of East Enterprise Drive was arrested parents. at 11:54 p.m.

A vehicle was stopped near the intersection of East Ever- Sunday, July 19 green and South Walnut streets Police investigated at 2:38 at 2:07 a.m. for an expired reg- a.m. a group of males hitting istration. Three children were a car on the 300 block of West Main Street. They were trying cited for curfew violations.

A woman on the 100 block of to wake a person sleeping in the North Meridian Street reported vehicle. One person was cited at 2:36 a.m. an inebriated man. for underage consumption.

He was released to a family A person near the intersection of O’Brien Parkway and Butler member.

A person on the 900 block of Drive reported at 2:53 p.m. a Ivy Hills Road called for medi- fight between four people. cal help at 1:57 p.m. A woman A person on the 200 block of suffering sharp leg pain was West Main Street was cited at transported to an area hospital. 2:56 a.m. for underage consumption.

Thursday, July 16 A person on the 200 block of A person on the 400 block of East Forest Street reported at West Prairie Street called for 2:49 p.m. a domestic dispute. medical help at 7:13 p.m. A perA man was jailed for domestic son was having medical issues assault, theft and fleeing police because of the heat.

A woman on the 400 block of in a vehicle.

West Prairie Street reported at Friday, July 17 10:12 p.m. a person walking At 10:23 a.m., a woman at a with a weapon. A man carrying business on the 800 block of a knife was located and arrested East Main Street reported shop- for terroristic threats. lifting.

A person on the 800 block of East State Street called for medical help at 8:23 p.m. A woman was dehydrated.

The week of July 13-19, Belle A person on the 300 block of Plaine firefighters responded to North Chestnut called for med- the calls that included: ical help at 10:42 p.m. A man was reportedly suffering sei- Friday, July 17 zures. He declined assistance.

Firefighters were dispatched A person on the 200 block of at 11:45 p.m. for weather spotSouth Meridian Street called ting.

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Zwart and her friend both fell asleep at their campsite, but when Zwart’s friend woke up, Zwart was missing. Zwart’s friend walked back to Zwart’s parents house, where police were called. Zwart’s phone and other personal belongings were still at the campsite when investigators arrived.

In addition to the bottle of whiskey, of which only half remained when investigators arrived at the campsite, the complaint says a metal Coke can that contained vodka was found, along with a metal container containing whiskey and water.

Zwart’s friend said, according to the charge, she and Zwart were not regular drinkers and rarely drank.

Zwart’s disappearance kicked off a five-day search, which culminated with her body being recovered by searchers 2.5 miles north of the sandbar.

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by: Loni Graham Upcoming Masses at St. Thomas are Saturday, July 25, Father James Burns will be offering mass at 4 p.m.; Saturday, August 15 all at 5 p.m. officiated by Father Roger Hessian.

Masses at St. Anne’s in Le Sueur are scheduled on Saturdays at 5:15 p.m., Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m.

A good crowd attended the Mass of Christian Burial for Dorothy Pianko Brown held at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic in Belle Plaine on Monday, July 20. Dorothy grew up just  east of St. Thomas, one of 12 in the Henry and Mary Pianko family. That was all in the obituary. Father Roger Hessian, long time friend, talked of Dorothy’s great kindness, her great love. She was a faithful friend and priceless treasure.

Jim Melchior also said it best in his moving Eulogy he read for his mother-in-law...“The title of Mother was a clear one for her four children, and later, for their growing group of offspring, there was no problem identifying her as ‘Grandma’.

But along came the first great-grandchild. As we soon learned, there was an identification issue. It was easy to see the confusion in her eyes when she was faced understanding that ‘Grandma’ was two different people. As most children do, she worked it out on her own and ‘Brownie’ became Dorothy’s new title. Over the ensuing years, Dorothy was Mom to four, Grandma to 10 and ‘Brownie’ to 18...we all knew we were truly loved by her, it was those that called her ‘Brownie’ that were the favored ones.� All 18 greatgrandchildren presented the gifts of bread and wine, the older carried the younger ones.

The music was beautiful. They sang all the old St. Thomas Choir songs, “Amazing Grace,� “Here I am, Lord,� “Precious Lord,� “On Eagles Wings,� “Be not Afraid,� and “How Great Thou Art� and I know I heard Teresa. Dorothy

A Le Sueur man is charged with providing alcohol in the case of the drowning death of Le Sueur resident Moriah Zwart May 1. She was 20 years old.

Joshua Randolph, 27, is charged in Le Sueur County District Court with a gross misdemeanor and is scheduled to appear in court for his initial hearing at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 18.

According to the criminal complaint, several text messages on Zwart’s cell phone, recovered along with other personal items at her campsite, allegedly documented that Randolph purchased the alcohol for Zwart and her friend, who accompanied her camping along the Minnesota River that night.

Zwart’s friend indicated Randolph, the brother of Zwart’s boyfriend, purchased the alcohol, according to the charges.

In interviews with investigators, Randolph acknowledged he purchased the alcohol and that he was the source of the text messages found on Zwart’s phone, the complaint states.

On May 1, Zwart and her friend

by: Edna Weiers St. John’s Catholic Church St. Scholastica Church Father Dave and Deacon Bob Saturday Mass 8:15 p.m. at St. Scholastica Servers: Joseph & Trenton Huebl Sunday Mass 8 a.m. at St. Scholastica Servers: Jeremy Buszmann and Mathew Schoenecker Sunday Mass 10 a.m. at St. John’s Servers: Gloria & Owen Lemke and Mitchell & Hunter Pomije Wednesday Mass, 5 p.m. at St. John’s, Confessions at 5:30 p.m. * * * * * Marty Weiers, Ann, Regen and Eric from Parkville, KS visited several days here at the Weiers’ home.

Frank & Harriet Giesen, Heidi and Al Beattie, Jim & Gretchen Peters and family all from Marshell, Michigan visited here with Giesen and Barten siblings. On Friday eve they and the Weiers children gathered at the Flavian and Edna Weiers home for a picnic and dinner evening.

The children and families of the late Matt and Barbara Giesen gathered at St. John’s school hall Saturday for a family reunion. A potluck was enjoyed by approximately 150 relatives.

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Chad Eischens • Community Services Director 220 S. Market St., Belle Plaine • www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us Summer Office Hours: M-T, 7am-4:30pm & Fri. 7-11am Phone 873-2411 Pre-registration is needed for all programs and activities

TRACK CLINIC

This week long clinic will be held at the track, at Oak Crest Elementary School. Goals will be to gain and foster an interest in the activity of running and provide individual instruction on various track & field events. These events include sprints and distance running, relays, shot put, discus, long jump, triple jump, high jump and hurdles. Individuals may specialize in one event or try several events. Emphasis will be on participation, learning track & field techniques and having fun. We will have a track & field meet on Friday in Belle Plaine from 8:30 - 12:00 noon. Track T-shirts will be given to all participants. DATE: Monday - Friday, July 27-July 31 AGES/ TIME: Session 1: 8:30-10 am (5 & 6 years olds) Session 2: 8:30-10:30 am (7-12 years olds) LOCATION: Athletic Complex (Oak Crest) INSTRUCTOR: BPHS Track & Field Coaches COST: $25.00 FOOTBALL CAMP

An instructional camp designed to work on the fundamentals of football.

Special attention is given to the fundamentals of passing, receiving and ball carrying. Development of team concepts as well as offensive and defensive game plans will be stressed. Future Tiger Football players will be challenged to compete and improve their skills. Contests and 7 on 7 passing games will highlight each day. DATES: Monday - Thursday, August 3-6 TIMES: Session 1: 8:30-10:00 am (3-8 grade - pads) ** Monday, August 3 meet at 7:45 am in the equipment room at the HS. Session 2: 10:30 am-12:00

pm (K-2 grade - flag) LOCATION: Practice Football Field (Behind Chatfield Elem.) INSTRUCTOR: Doug Anderson COST: $25.00 (Grades K-2) $35.00 (Grades 3-8) RC ROBOTICS

Students build vehicles and robots containing a LEGO Robotics Mindstorm Microcomputer which can then be controlled with a remote!

Work with specialty Mindstorm LEGO pieces such as a advanced touch, heat and light sensors, fiberoptic cables, caterpillar treads, and gear trains. Play robotic tag with classmates, speed through obstacle courses, and disable enemy bots with “laser” signals sent through a fiberoptic cable. It’s a fun way to learn about transmitters, receivers, sensors, robotics and microcomputers. Please bring a drink & snack daily. GRADES: 4–8 DATE: Monday-Thursday, August 10-13 TIME: 1–3:30 pm LOCATION: Chatfield Elem, Library INSTRUCTOR: Computer Explorers COST: $95.00 ROBOTIC BUILDERS

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Young imaginations soar! The LEGO Education WeDo Robotics Builder allows students to explore different Robotic Themes. Possible models may include: Dancing Birds, Hungry Alligator Robot, Goal Kicker Robot, Rescue Plane, and a Smart Spinner Robot. Students working in teams will

work with simple machines, program models they design and create, measure time and distance, write and much more! Your students will build LEGO models featuring working motors, tilt sensors, motion detectors, and Lego USB Robotics Hub. Please bring a drink & snack daily. GRADES: K–3 DATE: Monday-Thursday, August 10-13 TIME: 10:00 am–12:00 noon LOCATION: Chatfield Elem, Library INSTRUCTOR: Computer Explorers COST: $75.00 FALL TACKLE FOOTBALL

Introductory instructional leagues for boys in grades 3-6 designed to work on the fundamentals of football in a fun and safe game. Players will learn team work, along with the basic skills of blocking, passing, receiving and ball carrying. Late registration may not be accepted due to equipment needs. 5th & 6th Grade Information (Travel) IMPORTANT DATES: Tuesday, August 11 Coaching Meeting at 7:00 pm BPHS, Commons Thursday, August 13 Equipment Handout & Weigh ins at 6:30 pm BPHS, North Gym Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 18 – October 8 Practices at Chatfield Elem. Rec Fields Saturdays, September 12–October 10 League Play, HS Athletic Complex League play will include some local travel. 3rd & 4th Grade Information (In-House) IMPORTANT DATES: Thursday, August 13 Equipment Handout at 7:30 pm BPHS, North Gym Saturdays, September 12– October 10 Practice at Chatfield Elem. Rec Fields TIME: 10:00 11:30 am INSTRUCTORS: 5th & 6th Grade - Volunteer Parents COST: $60.00 (Payment must accompany registration) DEADLINE: July 10

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be hired for Chelsea Alger. Alger resigned earlier this month to accept a job elsewhere.

Foust explained that the $13,000 asking price (or forgivable loan) was “the actual cost to the city outside the use of TIF funds to purchase the property.

“Upon meeting the criteria for development, the loan will be terminated with no further obligations. This includes the designated developer conforming to the requirements of the RFP,” Foust reported.

Among the requirements the buyer/developer will be held to are that building permits be secured within six months and certificate of occupancies be secured within 18 months of the approved development agreement.

Development goals for the property outlined in the RFP include: – Maximize economic impact through job creation.

– Be consistent with the B-3 (Business) Zoning District standards.

– Create a vibrant, mixeduse project consistent with the downtown design standards.

– Ensure development that is inviting to the public; creating a greater sense of place.

– The extent to which local contractors, suppliers, vendors, professionals and/or financial institutions are utilized.

The RFP release date is today (Wednesday) and proposals are due Oct. 22.

In other business Monday night, the council unanimously approved the purchase and installation of an entrance monument sign from CD Products of Waconia that will be placed near the city limits on Highway 25. The existing sign will be removed by public works personnel.

CD Products submitted a quote of $9,970. The Belle Plaine Economic Development Authority (EDA) had recommended using $10,082 from the recent closing of the Twin Cities Community Capital Fund, which was deposited into the EDA fund account. *Unanimously authorized the purchase from Dominion Voting Systems for the replacement of the city’s current voting system at a cost of $8,475, plus $200 for a carrying case.

The purchase comes after Scott County entered into an agree-

ment of its own with Dominion Voting Systems for replacement of its election equipment.

Belle Plaine Finance Director Dawn Meyer reported that the purchase will expend the budgeted amount of $6,000 for election equipment, resulting in a $2,675 spend down of the general fund. *Unanimously authorized the hiring of a part-time, temporary secretary for the Belle Plaine Police Department. Police Chief Tom Stolee reported that one of the current administrative assistants will be on medical leave for about six weeks and requested that someone be hired to fill in during that time.

Stolee added that the position will be considered a police secretary, who will assist with basic duties such as answering the phone, assisting customers at the front desk, filing and other duties to assist the administrative assistant. *Accepted the resignation of seasonal public works employee Dustin Hemauer. In the process, the council authorized the advertising for a replacement for the full-time position for the rest of this summer. *Unanimously denied Ryan Herrmann’s request for a variance to allow a 192-square-foot storage shed he had already placed on his property at 719 East Beaver Street. Herrmann was seeking a reduction in the minimum side street yard setback from 20 feet to 8 feet. A couple of nearby property owners had contacted the city recommending denial of the variance.

The planning and zoning commission and staff also recommended denial, the latter stating that Herrmann’s request “did not meet the review criteria required for granting a variance.”

Planning commissioners had noted that the applicant should have discussed the location of the shed with city staff before placing it in the current location. Herrmann has notified the city that the shed will be moved to an appropriate location on his lot. *Unanimously accepted a donation of $733.69 from Belle Plaine Festivals and Events to cover the cost of the Belle Plaine Pool Kick Off Party in June. The donation will be deposited to offset the expenses in the pool fund.

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The council Monday night also approved modifying the job description for the vacant community development director job.

Chelsea Alger’s resignation after two years on the job took effect earlier this month and it was recommended to shift the park board-related matters to staff. *Unanimously accepted a donation of $733.69 from Belle Plaine Festivals and Events to cover the cost of the Belle Plaine Pool Kick Off Party in June. The donation will be deposited to offset the expenses in the pool fund.

The next regular meeting of the Belle Plaine City Council is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 3 in the City Hall building at 218 North Meridian Street downtown.

City Advertising for New Development Director

The council Monday night also approved modifying the job description for the vacant community development director job.

Chelsea Alger’s resignation after two years on the job took effect earlier this month and it was recommended to shift the park board-related matters to staff.

Zach Bahr of Belle Plaine was named to the Spring Dean’s List at the University of WisconsinRiver Falls. To be named to the list, a full-time undergraduate must earn a grade-point-average of at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.0, or midway between an “A” and “B” average.

Graduating from Normandale Community College from Belle Plaine this past spring were Desaray Desrosier (Associate in Applied Science, Business: Marketing and Management), Paul Dvorak (Associate in Science, Accounting), Jayde Karston, Associate in Arts, Liberal Education), Megan Kathan (Associate in Arts, Liberal Education), Michael Poppler (Associate in Arts, Liberal Education) and Taylor Tesch (Associate in Arts, Liberal Education).

Making the Spring Dean’s List at Normandale Community College from Belle Plaine were Abby Brandt, Paul Dvorak, Emily Gatz, Jenna Gatz, Shabanna Mahadeo, Whitney O’Day and McKayla Siemon.

The award is presented to students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or above.

Samantha Bartz and Emily Millmann of Belle Plaine received the Chancellor’s Award for the spring 2015 semester at the University of WisconsinStout. The award is presented to students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or above.

Jacob Queen of Belle Plaine graduated from Marquette University with a BS Degree in Finance.

Nicholas Zurn of Belle Plaine was named to the Spring Dean’s List at Saint John’s University.

To make the list, students must have a semester grade-pointaverage of at least 3.80 and complete 12 credits.

Making the Spring Dean’s List at Minnesota State University, Mankato from Belle Plaine were Alexandra Bahr (Honor List), Lance Bressler (Honor List), Mikhayla Clausen (Honor List), Rebekah deBoer (Honor List), Haley Fogarty (Honor List), Kelsey Gynild (Honor List), Alexandra Hartman (Honor List), Megan Kathan (High Honor List), Kevin Moriarty (Honor List), Kurt Ohnsorg (Honor List), Megan Schmidt (High Honor List), Jeremy Sutherland (Honor List), Antonio Vesselinov (Honor List), Levi VonBank (Honor List) and Samantha Zahn-Hiepler (Honor List).

Among 2,978 students, a total of 718 students qualified for the High Honor List by achieving a 4.0 straight “A” average, while 2,260 students earned a 3.5 to 3.99 average to qualify for the Honor List.

Megan Millmann of Belle Plaine was named to the Spring Dean’s List at Bemidji State University. To make the list, students must be enrolled for at least 12 credits and earn a 3.5 grade-point-average during the semester.

Chelsi Traut of Belle Plaine graduated from Northwest Technical College with an Associate of Science Nursing Degree.

Angelika Ryazanova of Belle Plaine made the Spring Dean’s List at Bethel University. The Dean’s List honors students who achieve an outstanding scholastic record during a semester with a grade-point-average of 3.6 or greater.

Eagle Lake Man Killed in One of Two Crashes on Hwy. 19 An Eagle Lake man was killed Saturday night (July 18) when he crashed into an oncoming vehicle driven by a Minneapolis man in Arlington Township.

The fatal crash occurred at 10:41 p.m. at the intersection of County Road 9 and Highway 19 south of Arlington. Shawn Lang, 37, of Eagle Lake, was traveling southbound and failed to stop his 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera at a stop sign and hit an Infinity G35 driven by 44-yearold Tadd Kelly of Minneapolis.

He was traveling east. Both vehicles came to rest in the southeast ditch, according to the Minnesota Highway Patrol.

Lang, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from his vehicle. He was transported to hospital in Arlington and then flown to Hennepin County Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. He died later, according to the state patrol.

Tadd suffered no injuries in

the crash. His passenger, however, Amanda Meyer, 51, of New Prague was transported to the Arlington hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to the state patrol.

Motorcycle Crash The second Highway 19 crash occurred earlier on Saturday, just before 3:30 p.m.. Two motorcycles crashed into one another, one rear-ending the other.

The two motorcyclists were traveling in a group of four when their bikes collided, at the intersection of County Road 17 and Highway 19 south of Arlington.

Joseph Schmidt, 58, of North Mankato received non-life threatening injuries and Danny Hopp of Nicollet received no apparent injuries. Both of the drivers were on Harley Davidsons, with Schmidt on a 2001, and Hopp on a 2007.

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Superintendent’s Update

By Dr. Kelly Smith

After serving the Belle Plaine School District for the past eleven years, I have accepted a position as Client Representative with Springsted, Inc. and will be retiring from the district effective on August 28. The school board accepted my resignation at a special meeting on Friday, July 17. It has been a great experience to serve as superintendent of schools for the Belle Plaine District and I am proud of all that we have accomplished over the past decade. I want to thank everyone who has been so supportive of the Belle Plaine Schools during my tenure here.

At the board meeting on Friday, the school board took action to post the opening for superintendent through Monday, July 27. The plan is to announce the finalists at the regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday, July 27th or shortly thereafter.

Interview dates for the finalists have been set for Monday, August 3rd and Tuesday, August 4th. Tentative plans are for the interviews to be conducted with three interview teams – the school board, school district staff, and community members, in the late afternoon to early evening on the days previously mentioned.

If community members are interested in participating in this interview process, please contact school board chair Mike Ludvik or me at the phone number or email address listed below. Interview team members should plan on committing to at least 4 hours each day of the interviews. There may not be enough room on the interview team for everyone who has requested to participate so the list may need to be pared down, but all who wish to participate are encouraged to indicate their interest.

As I mentioned in my column last week, the filing period for school board members begins on Tuesday, July 28 and continues through Tuesday, August 11. Three seats on the school board are up for election this fall – those currently held by Matt Lenz, Mike Ludvik and Tracy O’Brien. School board terms are four years with the term beginning on the first Monday in January, 2016. Those interested in serving as school board members, should file in the District Office during the filing period in order to be placed on the election ballot.

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

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for Monday, Aug. 3 with the following day tentatively slated for additional interviews if necessary. Board members agreed to call candidates in for a second and possibly third interview before deciding whom to hire.

“You wouldn’t hire the CEO of a $14 million corporation on just one interview,” said Director Matt Lenz.

Smith conceded the district may be limited to applications and resumes from candidates who want to become superintendents or retired superintendents willing to work for a few years. Board member Dan Geisen expects the district might also receive an applicant from an assistant superintendent or a superintendent in a smaller school district.

“I realize it’s not a good time for finding a replacement superintendent,” Smith told the

board.

Director Mike Ludvik, the board’s chairman, said the board could re-post the position if directors are not satisfied with the quality of the candidates.

Board members plan to offer the position as a permanent one. They want to avoid using the “interim” tag fearing it might limit quality candidates from applying. An interim superintendent will be challenged to be able to build the kind of relationships needed to help an operating levy succeed, Smith said.

Ideally, the board would like to offer the successful candidate a two-year contract.

Board members concurred they’ll look for a candidate who can help improve the quality of instruction and academic performance as well as run a successful referendum in 2016.

Scott West Wrestling Camp

The Legends of Scott West Wrestling Camp will take place Tuesday through Friday (July 28-31) at Jordan High School.

This year’s clinicians include Belle Plaine native and University of Minnesota All-American heavyweight Michael Kroells, St. Cloud State University AllAmerican Gabe Fogarty and Luke Zilverberg of South Dakota State University (Day 1); Augsburg College All-Americans Tony Valek and Ryan Valek (Day 2); North Dakota State University freshmen Andrew Fogarty and David Flynn (Day 3); and fellow Scott West

legends and past college greats Pat McNamara (Michigan State University), Nick Slack (Augsburg College) and Tony Gansen (Oklahoma State and Central Michigan universities (Day 4).

The camp is divided into two age brackets (K-6 and 7-12).

Both take place in the evening hours. The cost is $75.

More details and registration forms are available at theguillotine.com/wp/scott-west-wrestling-camp. You can also contact Scott West co-head coaches Darren Ripley (952-381-4273) or Jerold Stauffacher (952-3349387).

Scott West 5K Color Run Aug. 1 Scott West Wrestling will hold its 5K Color Run on Saturday, Aug. 1 in Belle Plaine.

The race will begin at 9 a.m. and the cost is $30.

This color run is a an untimed race in which you are doused in color from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer.

The race begins at Union Square Park at 201 South Eagle Street.

To pre-register go to https:// runsignup.com/Race/MN/ B e l l e P l a i n e / S c o t t We s t Wrestling5kColorRun. Same day registrations will be accepted at the run from 7 to 8:30 a.m. for a fee of $25 for adults and $10 kids 5-10 years old. This will not include a Tshirt.

Packet pick up will be from 7 to 8:30 a.m. for participants who are pre-registered.

We would like to take a moment and extend our sincerest thank you to all those that helped hand out flags prior to the parade Saturday, as well as those that helped carry our large American Flag, we know it was not easy. Thank you to the K-9 Unit and their handlers that walked by our side and to those that carried our colors so proudly. A true tribute to our Veterans and fallen heros showing a community coming together. Also thank you to all who helped in our turkey leg stand or any other way.

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WednesDAY, JULY 22, 2015

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Belle Plaine One of Safest Places in State Belle Plaine ranks among the 10 safest small cities in Minnesota, according to information compiled by the national consumer research organization ValuePenguin, which analyzed a variety of crime metrics sourced from the FBI across 129 cities and towns in Minnesota. Overall in the state, Belle Plaine came in at No. 14 safest.

The 129 cities ranged in a crime score from 0 to almost 4,000, with an average of 864. Minneapolis, the state’s commercial center, fell to the bottom of the rankings with a crime score of 3,935. This was true despite the fact that the study adjusted its crime score metric for population size. The score also took into account both the amount

The two men charged in the murder of Earl Olander of East Union in San Francisco Township will be back in court Tuesday (July 28) for an omnibus hearing.

Edison Celin-Dominguez Benitez and Reinol Godines Vergara will be in Carver County District Court in Chaska for an omnibus hearing. Vergara’s hearing is at 8:30 a.m. and Benitez’s is at 1:30 p.m.

Vergara is charged with two counts of second-degree murder. Benitez is charged with two counts of aiding and abetting the second-degree murder.

Vergara’s attorney, Ingnatius Udeani, said the omnibus hearing for his client will include a determination of probable cause for the arrest and charging of his client. It will also address issues with evidence.

Udeani said his client would enter a plea of not guilty to the charges at the hearing.

The attorney for Benitez did not return a telephone call requesting information on his hearing and a possible plea to the charges.

Le Sueur’s Caribou Gun Club Hosting Two World-Class Events Adrian Perry of Chicago shot in the Grand Prix and has shot competitively for eight years, and this is his fourth time shooting at Caribou Gun Club.

“This course is definitely one of the best,” he said. “The terrain is second to none and everything has run very smoothly.

Randy (Voss, Caribou Gun Club owner) has done an outstanding job. Everything has gone smoothly and the hospitality has been great.”

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

• City Council Meeting on August 3 at 6 p.m. at Belle Plaine Government Center.

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

If you or someone you know is or has been a victim of domestic violence, please call SVA at (952) 873-4214 for more information regarding the times and locations of the groups.

Mondays: Mom's/Women's Prayer Group: Meeting from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Call Amy for details and location (952) 484-9100.

Tuesdays: Wednesdays: BP Rotary at 12 noon at Kingway Retirement Living (Ratzkeller Room • Senior Citizens Meet Cards are played at 1 p.m. at Cardinal Ridge Apts.)

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays: AA Closed Meetings on Wednesday and Friday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Also, NA Meeting open on Tuesday at 7 p.m. and Al Anon Wednesday nights 8 p.m. (The Little Brick School House kitty korner from St. John Lutheran Church) Thursdays: Belle Plaine Knitting Group meets at Kingsway Living Center from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room or in the Art Gallery. Open to all ages and skill levels. Knitters and crocheters welcome.

1st and 3rd Wednesday of each Month: Support Groups for Families meet at the Valley Green Workforce Center in Shakopee at 6:30 p.m. and is for families who have a relative with a mental illness. The group is led by trained facilitators who also have a family member with mental illness. The support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing experiences. For information, call (952) 890-1669.

1st Tuesday of the Month: Belle Plaine Lions/Board of Directors meet at Borough Bowl in Belle Plaine, at 6:30 p.m.

• Area Separated & Divorce Support Group from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Wenceslaus Church, lower level, in New Prague. Call Deacon Bob Wagner (952) 758-0463 or Mary (952) 873-6781 for more information.

1st and 3rd Tuesday of each Month: Area Separated and Divorce Support Group meets at St. Wenceslaus Church, lower level, New Prague 7-8:30 p.m. Call Mary (952) 873-6781 for more information.

1st Wednesday of each Month: B.P. Borough Riders Snowmobile Club meets at Sparetime Tavern in Belle Plaine at 7 p.m.

4th Monday of the Month: Support Group: Women's Connection for Cancer. For more information contact the 'Ask St. Francis' info. line @ (952) 403-2000 2nd Tuesday of the Month: Belle Plaine Lions/General Membership Meeting at Duets in Belle Plaine, at 7 p.m.

• Minnesota Valley Riders Saddle Club (MVR) monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Neil's Pub Rustic Room. Join in planning and participating in area horse related activities.

• Valley Garden Club: meets monthly. Location varies, see bpgardeners.blogspot. com or call Anne Buesgens (507) 248-3666.

2nd Wednesday of the Month - Scott Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors monthly meeting at 8 p.m. at their office in the Scott County Extension and Conservation Center at the Scott County Fairgrounds in Jordan. For more information, call Shelly at (952) 873-5412.

• The Belle Plaine Friends of the Library meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Library.

2nd Thursday of the Month: Sons of the American Legion, American Legion & Auxiliary Mtg. at 7 p.m. at the Vet's Club.

2nd and 4th Thursday of each Month: New Prague Area Toastmasters meet from 7-8 p.m. at the New Prague City Hall, 118 Central Ave. No. Join to develop and enhance your speaking, communication, and leadership skills.

For more information, call Carolyn at (952) 873-4489.

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World Competition

The World FITASC Opening Ceremony begins at 6 p.m. today (July 22) at the Verizon Center in Mankato, with all countries parading in, followed by a performance from the Govenaires Drum & Bugle Corps, and a lumberjack demonstration, provided by Lumberjack Enterprises. The opening ceremony and the entire World FITASC competition is open to the public, free of charge.

Shooters will perform their craft under the lights on Thursday and Friday, with television cameras rolling for an upcoming show. Additionally on Friday at 7:30 p.m., trick shooter Jon Kruger will entertain the crowd, followed by a flyover of T-6 Thunderbirds by the North American Flight Team.

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According to the criminal complaint, the two men allegedly beat the retired farmer and bound his hands and feet with duct tape. His feet were freed when deputies arrived at the house and the bloodstains on the floor indicated Olander was bleeding profusely while struggling to free himself.

Deputies found shoe prints belonging to a pair of Crocs and Adidas shoes in the house.

A citizen cleaning out an apartment where Benitez, 29, previously lived in St. Paul led police to the two men. The citizen found the two U.S. Savings bonds bearing Olander’s name tucked in a Bible written in a European language. The citizen called police after checking Olander’s name on the Internet and learning he was the victim of a murder in Carver County, according to the charges against Benitez and Vergara, 35.

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Vergara was wearing Adidas shoes when he was arrested the following day, according to the criminal complaint.

Vergara had previously worked for Olander, painting his house and shed within the past year, said Commander Paul Tschida of the Carver County Sheriff’s Office. Vergara had been in the house to use the bathroom.

Olander provided Vergara water during breaks from his work.

They believed, the charge states, Olander would be an easy target because he was old, lived alone and had money.

Olander was sleeping on his couch when he was attacked, according to the criminal complaints.

The two men fled the house, the criminal charges state, leaving Olander bound and bleeding while they fled back to the Twin Cities. Investigators are not certain if Olander had passed away by the time the men left the house, Tschida said.

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“Everyone who shot was really positive,” said Ann Osborn of Caribou Gun Club. “One of the foreign guys who was in town said one of courses alone was the size of his entire gun club. The shuttle drivers, too, they said the people they drove around had nothing but positive things to say about their experience; it’s that Minnesota nice.”

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One Year Memoriam Though your smile is gone forever, and your hand we cannot touch, we still have many memories of the one we loved so much. Your memory is our keepsake, with which we’ll never part. God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts.

Sadly missed, but never forgotten.

Love your wife, Ruth

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Who left us on July 26, 2014, when the angels came to take her with them to the loving & welcoming arms of Jesus.

Your charming ways and smiling face are a pleasure to recall.

You had a kind word for each and everyone and died beloved by all.

As we loved you; so we miss you; in our memory you are always near; Loved, remembered, longed for always, bringing many a silent tear.

Sadly missed by Steve, Cheryl, Merlin, Lynne, Lowell, Brenda, Brian, Pam, Glen & Lisa, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Family and Friends

I would like to start off by saying thank you to the Belle Plaine Community. I was welcomed as Miss Belle Plaine with open arms and that means so much to me. Next, I would like to thank my sponsor, State Bank of Belle Plaine. Their support has been amazing so far and I can’t wait for the year ahead with them by my side. I would also like to thank 2014’s Royalty. They were so fun to be with and supportive as well. The Queen’s Committee this year was phenomenal! They did an outstanding job organizing the events and keeping us informed.

Finally, I would like to give the biggest thank you to my parents, Brent and Wendy Koepp and family. Without their support, I would not be where I am today! Thank you again!

Sincerely, McKenzie Koepp, Miss Belle Plaine 2015

As the fun and excitement of the 57th Annual Bar-B-Q Days festivities become fond memories to last a lifetime, we wish to extend our appreciation for the honor of being named the Grand Marshals for 2015.

Thank you to the Belle Plaine Chamber Festival and Events Committee for selecting us and for the nice keepsake plaque, to the Queen’s Committee for the enjoyable evening at the Queen Candidates dinner, to the Parade Committee, to Terry Siemon (Ag Power) for use of the John Deere Gator, to our children and grandchildren for tossing candy at the parade, to all volunteers on every committee whose selfless contributions always make BBQ Days the best days of summer, to the Valek family (Chuck, Monica, Andy, Ryan and Tony) for the invitation to toss out the first bean bags in the 10th Annual Valek BBQ Days bean bag tourney and to everyone for the cards, phone calls, emails and personal greetings of congratulations. We are humbled and grateful for the memories, and blessed to call this community ‘home’.

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ĂƒÄœĂ?ĆśĆœĹşĆŁĹ› ǗŠȂȜ ƜĞ Šƣ ÄœĆŁČśĹŻÉ”Č‹ĹşÂŠČ‹ČśĹşĂ? ŠƣĂ Ä‚ÄœÄ‚ĹşĂ?ÂŠČśÄœÄ‚ WɔȜȂźȜźƜƣ ČśÄœÂŠĆœÄť ˜Ĝ ÂŠČ‚Äœ ƑƜƜĆ?źƣś ĞƜȂ Ä‚ÄœÇ—ÄœĆŁÄ‚ÂŠĂƒĆ‘ÄœĂť ǜɔŠƑźȜ̸ Ä‚Č‚ĹşĚ°ÄœĆŁĂť ĆœĆśČśĹşĚ°ÂŠČśÄœÄ‚ Ă?ĆśĆ‘Ć‘ÄœÂŠĹ›É”ÄœČ‹ ȜƜ ƋƜźƣ ɔȋǨ :Äž ̸Ɯɔ Ć‘ĹşĆ?Äœ Ě°ÂŠČ‚ĹşÄœČśĚ¸ ŠƣĂ ČśĹŻÄœ ƜǗǗƜȂȜɔƣźȜ̸ ȜƜ śȂƜ̹ ̸ƜɔȂ Ă?ɔƑźƣŠȂ̸ Č‹Ć?źƑƑȋÝ Ȝůźȋ źȋ ČśĹŻÄœ ǗƜȋźȜźƜƣ ĞƜȂ ̸ƜɔǨ oČ‚ÄœÇ—ÂŠČ‚Äœ ůźśů ǜɔŠƑźȜ̸Ý Č‹ÂŠÄžÄœĂť ŠȜȜȂŠĂ?ČśĹşĚ°ÄœĂť ƣɔȜȂźȜźƜɔȋ ĞƜƜĂ ĞƜȂ Ç—ÂŠČśĹşÄœĆŁČśČ‹Ăť ̰źȋźȜƜȂȋÝ ŠƣĂ ůƜȋǗźȜŠƑisÄœĆœÇ—Ć‘ĆśĚ¸ÄœÄœČ‹Č“ Ă?Ć‘ÄœÂŠĆŁ The Executive Chef Manager responsible ŠƣĂ Ă?ÂŠČ‚Äœ ĞƜȂ ÄœÇśÉ”ĹşÇ—ĆœÄœĆŁČś ŠƣĂ ̹ƜȂĆ? ÂŠČ‚ÄœÂŠČ“ ĞƜƑƑƜ̹ Č‚ÄœĂ?ĹşÇ—ÄœČ‹Č“ Ă?ĆśĆœÇ—Ć‘ÄœČśÄœ ĂƒÂŠČ‹ĹşĂ? for providing culinary experience along with ĆœÂŠČśĹŻ Ă?ŠƑĂ?ɔƑŠȜźƜƣȋȓ ĞƜƑƑƜ̹ ƜȂŠƑ ŠƣĂ ĚąČ‚ĹşČśČśÄœĆŁ Ä‚ĹşČ‚ÄœĂ?ȜźƜƣȋǨ oČ‚ÄœĚ°ĹşĆśÉ”Č‹ ĞƜƜĂ managing and coordinating the Culinary, CaČ‹ÄœČ‚Ě°ĹşĂ?Äœ ÄœĚśÇ—ÄœČ‚ĹşÄœĆŁĂ?Äœ Ç—Č‚ÄœÄžÄœČ‚Č‚ÄœÄ‚Ç¨

Executive Chef Manager

tering and Cafeteria operations.

ThisĆœĆśČ‚Äœ position  Ɯ ŠǗǗƑ̸ ĞƜȂ ĆśĆŁÄœ ƜĞ ČśĹŻÄœČ‹Äœ ǗƜȋźȜźƜƣȋÝ ƜȂ ȜƜ Ć‘ÄœÂŠČ‚ĆŁ ÂŠĂƒĆśÉ”Čś tĹşÄ‚Ĺ›ÄœĚ°ĹşÄœĚą TÄœÄ‚ĹşĂ?ŠƑ ÄœĆŁČśÄœČ‚ĂťDegree Ç—Ć‘ÄœÂŠČ‹Äœ ̰źȋźȜ ĚąÄœĂƒČ‹ĹşČśÄœ ŠȜ requires an Associate’s inƜɔȂ Culinary Arts and 2 yearsĚąĚąĚąÇ¨Č‚ĹşÄ‚Ĺ›ÄœĚ°ĹşÄœĚąĆœÄœÄ‚ĹşĂ?ŠƑǨƜȂś of food service and supervision Ä‚Ĺ’Ĺ’Ĺ´Ĺ’Č?Ă? experience. Preferred candidates will possess a Bachelor’s Degree, ACF and/or CDM certification with healthcare experience.

To apply for this position or to learn more about Ridgeview Medical Center, please visit our website at www.ridgeviewmedical.org Ridgeview Medical Center is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

ƜƜĆ?Č‹ ŠƣĂ WɔȜȂźȜźƜƣ ĹşÄ‚ÄœČ‹Ăş /ɔƑƑ Â ĹşĆœÄœĂť oŠȂȜ Â ĹşĆœÄœ Ç™ ÄœĆŁÄœĹƒČś Ć‘ĹşĹ›ĹşĂƒĆ‘ÄœÇ&#x; ŠƣĂ ŠȋɔŠƑ ^Ç—Ç—ĆśČ‚ČśÉ”ĆŁĹşČśĹşÄœČ‹ ƜƜĆ? yĂ?ÂŠĆ‘ÄœĂş đLJŒǨŇɋŒ Ĺ´ đɋLJǨȽɋŇ WɔȜȂźȜźƜƣ ĹşÄ‚Äœ yĂ?ÂŠĆ‘ÄœĂş đLJȽǨŇČ?Ĥ Ĺ´ đLJĤǨƊČ?ĆŠ yĆ?ĹşĆ‘Ć‘ÄœÄ‚ ƜƜĆ?Č‹ ŠƣĂ WɔȜȂźȜźƜƣ ĹşÄ‚ÄœČ‹ Ä° ŠĂ̰ŠƣĂ?Äœ ̸ƜɔȂ Ă?ÂŠČ‚ÄœÄœČ‚ śƜŠƑȋ ĂƒĚ¸ ĂƒÄœĂ?ĆśĆœĹşĆŁĹ› ǗŠȂȜ ƜĞ Šƣ ÄœĆŁČśĹŻÉ”Č‹ĹşÂŠČ‹ČśĹşĂ? ŠƣĂ Ä‚ÄœÄ‚ĹşĂ?ÂŠČśÄœÄ‚ WɔȜȂźȜźƜƣ ČśÄœÂŠĆœÄť ˜Ĝ ÂŠČ‚Äœ ƑƜƜĆ?źƣś ĞƜȂ Ä‚ÄœÇ—ÄœĆŁÄ‚ÂŠĂƒĆ‘ÄœĂť ǜɔŠƑźȜ̸ Ä‚Č‚ĹşĚ°ÄœĆŁĂť ĆœĆśČśĹşĚ°ÂŠČśÄœÄ‚ Ă?ĆśĆ‘Ć‘ÄœÂŠĹ›É”ÄœČ‹ ȜƜ ƋƜźƣ ɔȋǨ :Äž ̸Ɯɔ Ć‘ĹşĆ?Äœ Ě°ÂŠČ‚ĹşÄœČśĚ¸ ŠƣĂ ČśĹŻÄœ ƜǗǗƜȂȜɔƣźȜ̸ ȜƜ śȂƜ̹ ̸ƜɔȂ Ă?ɔƑźƣŠȂ̸ Č‹Ć?źƑƑȋÝ Ȝůźȋ źȋ ČśĹŻÄœ ǗƜȋźȜźƜƣ ĞƜȂ ̸ƜɔǨ oČ‚ÄœÇ—ÂŠČ‚Äœ ůźśů ǜɔŠƑźȜ̸Ý Č‹ÂŠÄžÄœĂť ŠȜȜȂŠĂ?ČśĹşĚ°ÄœĂť ƣɔȜȂźȜźƜɔȋ ĞƜƜĂ ĞƜȂ Ç—ÂŠČśĹşÄœĆŁČśČ‹Ăť ̰źȋźȜƜȂȋÝ ŠƣĂ ůƜȋǗźȜŠƑ ÄœĆœÇ—Ć‘ĆśĚ¸ÄœÄœČ‹Č“ Ă?Ć‘ÄœÂŠĆŁ ŠƣĂ Ă?ÂŠČ‚Äœ ĞƜȂ ÄœÇśÉ”ĹşÇ—ĆœÄœĆŁČś ŠƣĂ ̹ƜȂĆ? ÂŠČ‚ÄœÂŠČ“ ĞƜƑƑƜ̹ Č‚ÄœĂ?ĹşÇ—ÄœČ‹Č“ Ă?ĆśĆœÇ—Ć‘ÄœČśÄœ ĂƒÂŠČ‹ĹşĂ? ĆœÂŠČśĹŻ Ă?ŠƑĂ?ɔƑŠȜźƜƣȋȓ ĞƜƑƑƜ̹ ƜȂŠƑ ŠƣĂ ĚąČ‚ĹşČśČśÄœĆŁ Ä‚ĹşČ‚ÄœĂ?ȜźƜƣȋǨ oČ‚ÄœĚ°ĹşĆśÉ”Č‹ ĞƜƜĂ Č‹ÄœČ‚Ě°ĹşĂ?Äœ ÄœĚśÇ—ÄœČ‚ĹşÄœĆŁĂ?Äœ Ç—Č‚ÄœÄžÄœČ‚Č‚ÄœÄ‚Ç¨

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Legal Notices REQUEST FOR BIDS Bids will be received by the Scott County Purchasing Department GC218, Scott County Government Center, Shakopee, Minnesota, 55379-1220 until 2:00 o’clock p.m., Thursday August 6th, 2015 for the service of data voice recabling at various Scott County Facilities. Copies of the RFB may be obtained at the Scott County Purchasing Department by emailing jmbeuch@co.scott.mn.us or calling at 952.496.8399. Specifications may also be obtained by visiting the Scott County Government Center, Purchasing Department GC218, 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 bids in the complete discretion of the County.

Advertisement of bids is pursuant to Minnesota Statues Sections 375.21, 471.345, and 471.35.

Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 15 and 22, 2015.

NOTICE OF FILING DATES FOR ELECTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 716 BELLE PLAINE STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 716 shall begin on July 28, 2015, and shall close at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on August 11, 2015.

The general election shall be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. At that election, three members will be elected to the School Board for terms of four (4) years each.

Affidavits of Candidacy are available from the school district clerk, District Center Building, 130 S Willow Street, Belle Plaine. The filing fee for this office is $2. A candidate for this office must be an eligible voter, must be 21 years of age or more on assuming office, must have been a resident of the school district from which the candidate seeks election for thirty (30) days before the general election, and must have no other affidavit on file for any other office at the same primary or next ensuing general election.

The affidavits of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk and the filing fee paid prior to 5:00 o’clock p.m. on August 11, 2015.

Dated: July 14, 2015

BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD Dan Giesen School District Clerk Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 15 and July 22, 2015.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 11, 2008 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $152,211.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Angela M. Bailey, a married person MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Provincial Bank TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100665300000081909 SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association LENDER: Provincial Bank .

DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Scott County Minnesota, on July 30, 2008, as Document No. A805274.

ASSIGNED TO: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Dated: May 24, 2013 , and recorded June 10, 2013 by Document No. A938025.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 10, Block 1, Whispering Hills 2nd Addition, CIC No. 1161 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 9050 Prairie Street, Elko, MN 55020 PROPERTY I.D: 230460100 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-One and 58/100 ($154,521.58) THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM on August 6, 2015 PLACE OF SALE: in the lobby of the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 S. Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN 55379 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat.

Section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat.

Section580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on February 6, 2016, or the next business day if February 6, 2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

"THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: June 17, 2015 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/Mortgagee Canadian Pacific Plaza, 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 2050 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 952-232-0052 Our File No. 14MN00253-1 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. A-4529488 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2015.

State of Minnesota County of Scott First Judicial District District Court probate division Court File No: 70-PR-15-12431 Notice and order for hearing on petition for descent of property Estate of Frank William Clark a/k/a Frank W. Clark, Decedent A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent's last Will (if any), and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the person entitled to the property.

Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted.

It is Ordered and Notice is further given, that the Petition will be heard on August 4, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., by this Court at 200 Fourth Avenue W., Shakopee, Minnesota.

1. Notice shall be given to all interested persons (Minn. Stat. 524.1401) and persons who have filed a demand for notice pursuant to Minn.

Stat. 524.3-204.

2. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by: Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date.

Dated: July 8, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts July 8, 2015 By the Court Michael A. Fahey Judge of District Court By: Delores A. Beussman Deputy Court Registrar Attorneys for Petitioner Stier Law Offices, P.A Michael E. Teeter 4450 Erin Drive, Suite 200 Eagan, MN, 55122 Attorney License No: 0390281 Telephone: (651) 452-6250 Fax: (651) 452-7781 Email: michael@stierlaw.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 15 and 22, 2015.

Legal Notice Scott County has released a Scoping Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) and Draft Scoping Decision Document (SDD) for public comment on a proposed 170 acre silica sand mining operation called Minnesota Valley Sands.

The project site is located in Section 29 of Louisville Township, Scott County. Copies of the scoping EAW and Draft SDD are available at the Shakopee Library. Copies are also available for review during County Courthouse office hours in the Environmental Health and Inspections Department.

This EAW is also presented on the Scott County Web site (www.co.scott. mn.us).

The comment period will be open from July 20, 2015 through August 19, 2015, as noted in the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board's newsletter, the EQB Monitor. Publication of the EQB Monitor is scheduled for July 20, 2015. Comments must be received before 4:30 P.M., August 19, 2015, for consideration. A public meeting will be held on Wednesday August 12 from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M at the Scott County Commissioner Board room on the second floor of the Scott County Courthouse at 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee 55379.

Comments or questions regarding the Scoping EAW and draft SDD should be directed to Kate Sedlacek, Environmental Health at (952) 4968351 or mailed to: Kate Sedlacek, Environmental Health Office, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, MN 55379-1393. E-mailed responses will also be accepted at (ksedlacek@ co.scott.mn.us) which is also accessible by link from the County Web site.

Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, July 22, 2015.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 70-PR-15-1225 In Re: Estate of William W. Prairie, Decedent.

NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on July 30, 2015 at 9:00 a.m, a hearing will be held in this Court at Scott County Government Center, JC 115, 200 Fourth Avenue W., Shakopee, Minnesota, 55379 on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedent's Will dated September 8, 1986 and for the appointment of William Prairie, Jr., whose address is 11025 41st Avenue North, Plymouth, MN 55441 as personal representative of the decedent's estate in an unsupervised administration.

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

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent's estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: July 7, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts July 7, 2015

BY THE COURT Michael A. Fahey, Judge of District Court Delores A. Beussman, Deputy Court Administrator Business & Estate Planning Analytics, PLLC William White MN# 0232427 80 South 8th Street 900 IDS Center Minneapolis, MN 55402 Telephone: 651-343-8985 e-mail: billw@bepapllc.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 15 and 22, 2015.

State of Minnesota County of Scott District Court First Judicial District Case Type: Trust Court File No: 70-CV-09-28166 Notice and order for hearing on petition of interested person nancy elizabeth adams to require the trustee to account for 2013 and 2014, redress his breach of trust, and terminate the trust and distribute its assets In Re: The Trust created under Agreement by and between Eugene G. Kornder and Elizabeth Kornder, Grantors, dated April 14, 1998.

Petitioner Nancy Elizabeth Adams has filed a Petition to Require the Trustee to Account for 2013 and 2014, Redress his Breach of Trust, and Terminate the Trust and Distribute its Assets.

It is hereby ordered and notice is given that said Petition will be heard on August 27, 2015, at 8:30 a.m. by this Court in Room 6, Scott County Justice Center, Shakopee, Minnesota. Any objection to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or at the hearing. Notice shall be given by: 1. Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order by U. S. Postal Service at least 15 days prior to hearing date to the interested persons as shown on the Petition. and 2. Publishing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 20 days before the date of the hearing for one time in a legal newspaper for Scott County, Minnesota.

It is So Ordered Dated: July 14, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts July 14, 2015 By the court: Ann M. Offermann Judge of District Court Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, July 22, 2015.

State of Minnesota County of Scott District Court probate division First Judicial District Court File No: 70-PR-15-11411 Notice and order for hearing on petition for probate of will and appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors Estate of Sherry Lynn Alexander, a.k.a., Sherry L. Alexander, Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on July 28, 2015 at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Scott County Courthouse, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the will of the Decedent, dated September 10, 2004 ("Will"), and for the appointment of Norinne Y. Hubbard, whose address is 5700 Reigart Road, Hamilton, Ohio 45011, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration.

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, and the personal representative is empow-

ered to fully administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute real estate, unless objections thereto are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. Section 524.3-607), and the Court otherwise orders.

Notice is hereby given that all creditors having claims against said Estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: July 2, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts July 2, 2015 By: Delores A. Beussman Deputy Registrar By: Vicky L. Carlson Court Administrator Attorneys for Personal Representative Chandler and brown, ltd.

Abraham T. Schwager MN# 0392451 332 Minnesota Street, Suite W2610 St. Paul, MN 55101 Telephone: 651-228-0497 Facsimile: 651-228-9237 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 15 and 22, 2015.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 20, 2009 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $107,025.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Adam Steinhouse, a single person MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Bank of America, N.A. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 1000255-0000033297-1 SERVICER: Specialized Loan Servicing LLC LENDER: Bank of America N.A..

DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Scott County Minnesota,Registrar of Title, on May 29, 2009, as Document No. T 196273.

ASSIGNED TO: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as trustee for the SROF-2013-S3 REMIC Trust I Dated: June 24, 2014, and recorded September 24, 2014 by Document No. T230799.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Unit No. 111, CIC No. 1071, Condominiums of Shenandoah Place, Scott County, Minnesota. Torrens Certificate No. 45885. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 869 Swaps Dr Unit 111, Shakopee, MN 55379 PROPERTY I.D: 27-272111-0 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Eight and 72/100 ($117,378.72) THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM on August 6, 2015 PLACE OF SALE: in the lobby of the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 S. Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN 55379 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat.

Section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Section 580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on February 6, 2016, or the next business day if February 6, 2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

"THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: June 17, 2015 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as trustee for the SROF-2013-S3 REMIC Trust I Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/Mortgagee Canadian Pacific Plaza, 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 2050 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 952-232-0052 Our File No. 14MN00194-1 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. A-4529232 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2015.

wednesday, July 22, 2015 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 05/15/2007 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $298,739.52 MORTGAGORS: Todd M Goetze and Mary K Goetze, husband and wife, joint tenants MORTGAGEE: Household Industrial Finance Company DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 06/26/2007 as Document Number A 776364 in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 09/22/2014 as Document Number A965490 in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 27-209002-0 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: THE REAL PROPERTY IN SCOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 2, BLOCK 1, WESTWIND 1ST ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, SCOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA. ABSTRACT PROPERTY STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 683 Westwind Ave, Shakopee, MN 55379 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Household Industrial Finance Company RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: None THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $396,826.16 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, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 8/6/2015 at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 2/6/2016, or the next business day if 2/6/2016 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: 6/17/2015 U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation 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, June 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2015.

State of Minnesota County of Scott District Court probate division First Judicial District Court File No: 70-PR-15-12201 Notice and order for hearing on petition for descent of property Estate of Carol Ann Miller, Decedent A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent's last will, if any, and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property.

Any objections to the Petition must

be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted.

It is Ordered and Notice is further given, that the Petition will be heard on August 4, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., by this Court at 200 W. Fourth Ave., Shakopee, MN 55379.

1. Notice shall be given to all interested persons (Minn. Stat. 524.1401) and persons who have filed a demand for notice (Minn. Stat.

524.3-204).

2. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by: Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date.

Dated: July 7, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts July 7, 2015 By: Michael A. Fahey District Court Judge, Probate Division Court Administrator By: Delores A. Beussman Deputy Court Administrator Attorneys for Petitioner Kevin T. Duffy Duffy Law Office PO Box 715 Thief River Falls, MN 56701 Attorney License No.: 134600 Telephone: (218) 681-8524 Fax: (218) 681-8525 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 22 and 29, 2015.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 22, 2008 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $244,168.00 MORTGAGOR(S): David J Valentin and Kari B Valentin, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100021278907859917 SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association LENDER: U.S. Bank N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Scott County Minnesota, Recorder, on August 7, 2008, as Document No. A806040.

ASSIGNED TO: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Dated: October 22, 2013, and recorded October 29, 2013 by Document No. A948252.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Situated in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota: Lot 14, Block 1, Prairie Village 1st Addition, Scott County, Minnesota PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1875 Anton Ct, Shakopee, MN 55379 PROPERTY I.D: 27-218014-0 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: Two Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Nine and 56/100 ($272,829.56) THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM on September 3, 2015 PLACE OF SALE: in the lobby of the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 S. Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN 55379 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat.

Section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Section 580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on March 3, 2016, or the next business day if March 3, 2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

"THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: July 15, 2015 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/Mortgagee Canadian Pacific Plaza, 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 2050 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 952-232-0052 Our File No. 14MN00251-1 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. A-4532550 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 12 and 19, 2015.

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(continued from previous page) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: January 26, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Daniel A Bailey, an unmarried man.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc..

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded August 8, 2007 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A780142.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association as Trustee as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC, Asset-backed Certificates, Series 2007-HE5. Dated March 13, 2013 Recorded March 19, 2013, as Document No. A931396.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100055140030787705 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: AEGIS Lending Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 201 Maverick Avenue, New Market, MN 55054 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 230110310 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 9, Block 3, Whispering Creek North, Scott County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $224,600.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $250,791.06 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: August 18, 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 February 18, 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: June 12, 2015 U.S. Bank National Association, 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 38 - 15-004282 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2015.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in con-

ditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 24, 2013 MORTGAGOR: Christopher E. MacCormack and Bonnie M. MacCormack, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 10, 2013 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A940525.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated February 19, 2015 Recorded February 27, 2015, as Document No. A974390.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 101010400532259286 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Bell State Bank & Trust RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 704 Frontier Drive, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 200610220 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 3, Heritage Acres 2nd Addition, Scott County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $150,950.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $149,704.95 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: August 20, 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 February 22, 2016, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: June 18, 2015 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 15-003163 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 2015.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 28, 2009 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $239,133.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Denise M. Bissonnette, single woman MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., its successors and assigns, as nominee for Advisors Mortgage LLC TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100199600012375297 SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association LENDER: Advisors Mortgage, LLC. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING:

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA Scott County Minnesota, Recorder, on December 1, 2009, as Document No. A841510.

ASSIGNED TO: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Dated: March 5, 2013 , and recorded March 12, 2013 by Document No. A930918.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 8, Block 1, the Meadows 6th Addition PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1208 Dakota St S, Shakopee, MN 55379 PROPERTY I.D: 27-160008-0 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: Two Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Three and 55/100 ($264,153.55) THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM on August 20, 2015 PLACE OF SALE: in the lobby of the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 S. Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN 55379 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat.

Section580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat.

Section580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on February 20, 2016, or the next business day if February 20, 2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

"THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: July 1, 2015 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/Mortgagee Canadian Pacific Plaza, 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 2050 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 952-232-0052 Our File No. 14MN00242-1 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. A-4532024 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 2015.

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Declaration of Crimson Arbor Association (henceforth the “Declaration”) recorded in the office of the Recorder for Scott County, Minnesota on September 9, 2003, as Document No. A 623492, which covers the following property: Lot 7, Block 1, Crimson Arbor, Common Interest Community Number 1127, Scott County, Minnesota WHEREAS, pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of June 23, 2015, from Michelle B. Smith, title holder, to Crimson Arbor Association, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, the principal amount of Four Thousand, Four Hundred Twenty-Seven and No/100 Dollars ($4,427.00) for assessments, late fees and related charges, plus assessments, collection costs, attorneys’ fees and other amounts will be incurred since said date, including costs of collection and foreclosure; WHEREAS, no action is now pending at law or otherwise to recover said debt or any part thereof; WHEREAS, the owner has not been released from the financial obligation to pay said amount; WHEREAS, pursuant to the Declaration and Minn. Stat. §515B.3-116(h), said debt created a lien upon said premises in favor of Crimson Arbor Association as evidenced by the lien statement recorded on February 11, 2015, in the office of the Scott County Recorder as Document No. A973574; WHEREAS, pursuant to the power of sale granted by the owner(s) in taking title to the premises subject to said Declaration, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said property by the sheriff of said county at the Scott County Sheriff’s Department, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, Minnesota, on August 25, 2015, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, to pay the amount then due for said assessments, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorneys’ fees as allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by the unit owners, their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of said sale.

The following information is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Sections 580.025 and 580.04: (1) Street Address of Property: 14845 Sumter Avenue, Savage, MN 55378 (2) Name of Transaction Agent, Residential Mortgage Servicer,

Lender &/or Broker: N/A (3) Tax Parcel Identification Number of the Property: 26-360007-0 (4) Transaction Agent’s Mortgage Identification Number, if known: N/A (5) Name of Mortgage Originator, if stated on mortgage: N/A (6) Date on which Occupant must vacate Property, if mortgage is not reinstated under Section 580.30 or property redeemed under 580.23: 11:59 p.m. on February 25, 2016.

If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m.

REDEMPTION NOTICE 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 FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: June 23, 2015 HELLMUTH & JOHNSON, PLLC By: Nancy T. Polomis, I.D. #227584 Attorneys for Lienor 8050 West 78th Street Edina, MN 55439 (952) 941-4005 Lienor: Crimson Arbor Association By: Nancy T. Polomis Its: Attorney in Fact THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: HELLMUTH & JOHNSON, PLLC 8050 West 78th Street Edina, MN 55439 (952) 941-4005 File No. 15804.0043 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 2015.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 10/26/2011 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $241,806.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Marc D. Williams and Rebecca A. Williams MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Flagstar Bank, FSB. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 11/04/2011 as Document Number 891005 in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to Planet Home Lending, LLC. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 04/28/2015 as Document Number A977955 in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 230080280 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The real property in Scott County, Minnesota, described as follows: Lot 4 Block 3, Whispering Creek 2nd Addition BEING same property conveyed to Marc D. Williams and Rebecca A. Mathews from Neal E. Niemann and Rhonda K. Niemann, by Deed dated May 12, 2006, and recorded on May 19, 2006, as Documented No. 739416.

THE IMPROVEMENT THEREON BEING COMMONLY KNOWN AS 222 MAC STREET, NEW MARKET, MN 55054.

ABSTRACT PROPERTY STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 222 MAC STREET, NEW MARKET, MN 55054 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott County LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Flagstar Bank, FSB RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Planet Home Lending, LLC. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100052550332639219 THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $242,583.63 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes.

Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 08/27/2015 at 10:00 A.M. PLACE OF SALE: Scott County Sheriff’s Office, 301 Fuller St S, Shakopee, MN 55379 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law.

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

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or

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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: 07/08/2015 Planet Home Lending, LLC, 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, July 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5 and 12, 2015.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 11, 2009 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $170,520.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Jeffrey Scott Smith, unmarried man MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Tradition Mortgage, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 1004184-6800235784-9 SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association LENDER: Tradition Mortgage, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company.

DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Scott County Minnesota,Registrar of Title, on June 1, 2009, as Document No. T196304.

ASSIGNED TO: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Dated: December 11, 2014, and recorded December 18, 2014 by Document No. T232007.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 9, Block 2, Canterbury Square 3rd addition, Scott County, Minnesota.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 13522 Lynn Ave S, Savage, MN 55378 PROPERTY I.D: 26-098019-0 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: One Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Eight and 73/100 ($163,698.73) THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM on August 27, 2015 PLACE OF SALE: in the lobby of the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 S. Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN 55379 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat.

Section580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat.

Section580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on February 27, 2016, or the next business day if February 27, 2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

"THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: July 8, 2015 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/Mortgagee Canadian Pacific Plaza, 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 2050 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 952-232-0052 Our File No. 15MN00243-1

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. A-4532696 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5 and 12, 2015.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 17, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Millicent Warrington and Baldwin Sawyer, wife and husband.

MORTGAGEE: Long Beach Mortgage Company.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 1, 2006 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A731229.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-3. Dated April 25, 2012 Recorded May 14, 2012, as Document No. A905419.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Long Beach Mortgage Company RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1742 Dominion Avenue, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 272910040 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 2, Block 2, Dominion Hills 2nd Addition, Scott County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $640,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $910,404.95 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: September 3, 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 March 3, 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: June 29, 2015 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, 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 38 - 15-002220 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5 and 12, 2015.

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(continued from previous page) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 11/25/2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $323,896.89 MORTGAGOR(S): Jon A. Mocol and Kathleen Hofer-Mocol, husband and wife with joint tenancy MORTGAGEE: Household Industrial Finance Company by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., as its attorney in fact DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 12/19/2006 as Document Number A759950 in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 04/04/2014 as Document Number A956068 in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 27-260004-0 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: SITUATE IN SCOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 4, BLOCK 1, PRAIRIE VILLAGE 3RD ADDITION, SECOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA. ABSTRACT STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1941 Groveland Way, Shakopee, MN 55379 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Household Industrial Finance Company by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., as its attorney in fact RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans

TRANSACTION AGENT: None THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $418,560.42 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes.

Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 09/10/2015 at 10:00 A.M. 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 six 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 03/10/2015, or the next business day if 03/10/2015 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL 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 PREMISESARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.

Dated: 07/22/2015 U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation 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, July 22, 29 and August 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2015.

plaza, backfilling and landscaping of the site and miscellaneous concrete walks.

American Reprographics Company, 4730 Park Glen Road, St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416 (952) 697-8800, facsimile (952) 697-8803 will provide complete downloadable sets of the Bidding Documents to prospective bidders and subcontractors. The downloads will be available July 31, 2015. Each set may be downloaded via the internet at http://www.e-arc. com/mn/saintlouispark and clicking on the PlanWell icon, then the Public

Plan Room icon, select Government Center Plaza Renovation.

Make proposals on the bid forms supplied in the Project Manual. No oral, telegraphic or telephonic proposals or modifications will be considered. Submit with each bid, a certified check or acceptable bidder's bond payable to Scott County in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Performance Bond.

Bids may not be withdrawn within

thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of opening bids, without the consent of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid or to reject any or all bids, or parts of such bids, and waive informalities or irregularities in bidding.

The Owner requires Substantial Completion of the project on or before December 31, 2015 Board of Commissioners SCOTT COUNTY Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 22, 29 and August 5, 2015.

SECTION 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS GOVERNMENT CENTER PLAZA RENOVATION 200 Fourth Avenue West Shakopee, Minnesota Scott County will receive single prime sealed bids via mail or in person for the Government Center Plaza Renovation until 2:00pm local time on August 13, 2015, at the Scott County Government Center, Procurement Office, Room 215, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota, 55379, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in conference room B3 (basement level) of the Government Center.

Bidding documents, including the Proposal Form, Drawings and Specifications, will be on file at the Offices of the Architect, Wold Architects and Engineers, 332 Minnesota St., Suite W2000, Saint Paul, MN 55101 - (651) 227-7773; at the Minnesota Builders Exchange; McGraw Hill Construction/Dodge Plan Center; Reed Construction; iSqFt Plan Room (St. Paul, MN); and from PlanWell at www.e-arc. com/MN/Plymouth, Albert Lea Builders Exchange; Austin Builders Exchange; Mankato Builders Exchange; Builders Exchange of Rochester; St. Cloud Builders Exchange; This project includes: Complete removal of an existing granite paver plaza and the approximately 4,200sf basement level building under the

COUNTY HIGHWAY PROJECT Bids Close August 18, 2015 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 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday August 18, 2015 for construction of the following: Scott County State Project SP 070-030-008 County Project CP HSIP SIGNAL and State Project SP 7005-117 County Project CP 17-38 County Project Number CP HSIP SIGNAL /SP 070-030-008; APS Pedestrian Push Button Installation at Various Locations throughout the County and County Project 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.

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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.

20 Teams Compete in Holy Family Volleyball Tourney Despite forecasted thunderstorms, good weather prevailed for the 20 teams competing in this year’s volleyball tournament at Holy Family Academy and Chapel in rural Belle Plaine.

This no doubt came as a great relief for the many players, who travelled from as far away as Kansas and Missouri to participate in the 11th annual event, which took place on Saturday, July 11.

The tournament, which was double-elimination preceded by two rounds of pool play, lasted nearly 12 hours and included many very close games.

In the end, K.C. Masterpiece, a team from Kansas City, took home the men’s trophy. They received their hard-won award just in time to leave by 9 p.m. for the long drive back home.

The women’s trophy was claimed by the Mighty Maders, a team made up of family members from central Minnesota.

The Maders worked extraordinarily hard for their victory this year, overcoming many obstacles along the way. One of them lost her family’s home in a fire earlier this year. Another broke her foot a few months back, and one more played while expecting a child due in November. As Rose Mader, the team’s captain, explained, “Out of all the years we have been coming to this tournament we never thought this would be the year we would win. Some of my girls have had a rough year so far, and we were all hoping to just play well enough to have a fun day.”

While the Maders came to enjoy the day and ended up leav-

ing with a trophy, other players arrived with apparently greater ambitions.

“We heard there was a tournament, so we decided we’d come win it,” explained Lance Riccomini from St. Mary’s, Kansas.

He then added that the real reason his team had come was to visit friends they’d made over previous years and to have fun.

It was a sentiment expressed by many others as well.

“It’s always a good time,” said Nick Dvorak of Belle Plaine.

Bernedette Ruegemer of the Cereal Killers emphasized how much her team looks forward to enjoying the event every year.

“It’s like a Catholic family reunion.”

Anyone interested in participating in next year’s tournament can contact Holy Family at 952-873-2582.

Gray Tigers Baseball

Gray Tigers Fall to Millers

by Mike Zellmann The Belle Plaine Gray Tigers (over 35) baseball team lost to the Jordan Millers 10-7 last Wednesday at Jordan.

The game did not start well for the Grays as veteran starting pitcher Terry Knop struggled with control, allowing a mix of hits and walks as the Millers tallied five runs in the first inning. But Knop would settle down for the next five innings and blank the Jordan hitters.

The Grays made a comeback in the second inning with walks to Knop and hits by Jeff Fahey, Tim Doboszenski and Brian Morrison, with later two driving in two RBI to bring the score to 5-2.

The Tigers came out in the

fourth inning with their hitting (Wednesday) followed by a hats on as they got five hits in game at Le Center at 7:30 p.m. a row from Knop, Fahey, Do- Friday. boszenski, Stender and Morri2015 Town Tigers Results son to start the inning and plate and Remaining Schedule three runs. A single by Zell- May 9 at Northfield T 2-2 mann drove home two more to May 15 at Burnsville L 11-0 bring the score to 7-5 in favor June 7 at Rosemount L 10-0 of the Gray Tigers.

June 9 at Gaylord W 5-2 But the Grays could not hold June 18 vs. Loretto L 11-8 the lead as their normally steady June 24 vs. Le Sueur L 3-1 defense did not come through June 28 vs. Shakopee L 5-3 as with two outs they had an erJuly 10vs. Jordan Alers W 3-0 ror that cost them three runs to put Jordan up to stay 8-7 with July 12 vs. Southwest W 4-1 July 15 at Jor. Millers L 10-7 the final being 10-7.

July 22 Crosstown Belle Plaine’s hitting attack was led by Fahey, Doboszen- July 24 at Le Center ski and Morrison with two hits July 31 at Minnetonka Aug. 2 vs. St. Peter apiece.

The next game for the Tigers Aug. 5 vs. Waconia will be at Bloomington today Aug. 9 vs. Searles Aug. 14 vs. Prior Lake

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 SIGNALS/SP 070-030-008 and CP 17-38/ SP 7005-117 are:

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SYSTEM 196 392 48 16 195 278 95 3

REVISE SIGNAL SYSTEM (includes the following) Install Hubs Install Plumizers New Ped Heads Relocate Head Ped Indication Replace Head Paint Poles Paint Ped Pole

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 July 17, 2015

Scott County Auditor/Treasurer

Courthouse

200 4th Avenue West

Shakopee, MN 55379

Tony Winiecki, P.E. Interim Scott County Engineer Physical Development 600 Country Trail East Jordan, MN 55352

Published in the Belle Herald on Wednesdays, July 22 and 29 and August 5, 2015.

Ryan Dungey Sweeps in Home State The second half of the Lucas Oil Motocross season kicked off Saturday in Millville with the Spring Creek National.

Ryan Dungey, already the man to beat in the 450 class, turned in another dominant performance, this time at his homestate track.

In Moto 1, Dungey had to work his way up to the front from fifth place, while Mike Alessi led the race’s first five laps. Eventually, Dungey reeled in the #800, and once he made the pass for the lead, he pulled away and cruised to the victory.

Moto 2 was easier for Dungey as he got a good start and took over the lead quickly. The Red Bull KTM rider would wind up finishing about 49 seconds ahead of the next rider, Alessi, by the end of the race.

The sweep puts Dungey’s streaks at 10 straight moto wins and five straight overall wins.

He now holds an 80-point lead over Alessi in the 450 points standings.

ESPY Award Dungey won the Best Action Sport Athlete accolade in ESPN’s 23rd annual ESPY awards last Wednesday. Dungey won

after coming in first in a public vote, Moto Magazine reported. at

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Bull Run Winners Ben Lattimore of Eden Prairie and Tess Misgen of Shakopee took first place in their respective genders at Saturday morning’s Bull Run. Misgen’s father, Jeff, owns Pizza Plus in Belle Plaine, where Tess also works. Tess was the state Class 2A girls’ champion in the 1,600 (one mile) run in 2014 and was The number of participants were slightly down this year but the Bar-B-Q Days 5K Bull Run on Saturday still attracted over 300 runners. Ben Lattimore of Eden Prairie was the overall winner, while last year’s overall winner, Tess Misgen, of Shakopee, second this year. was again the first female finisher.

Legion Baseball

Tigers Win First 3 in Tourney The Belle Plaine American Legion baseball team won its first three games in the Third District, Division II American Legion Baseball Tournament that began last weekend and concludes this weekend.

All games are being played at Memorial Park in Montgomery and Trenda Field in Lonsdale.

The Tigers opened the tournament last Friday with a 2-1 victory over Randolph before outlasting Woodbury 10-8 later in the day. Belle Plaine coach Jason Ladd said it was Woodbury’s first lost of the season.

On Sunday, Belle Plaine defeated Cannon Falls 7-3 in another winner’s bracket game.

The Tigers will face Jordan, which is the only other unbeaten team in the 16-team, double-elimination tournament in a fourth-round game 11 a.m. this Saturday at Montgomery.

The winner will advance to a 6:30 p.m. championship-round game, while the loser must play an elimination game at 4 p.m., possibly against Woodbury,

which is still alive in the loser’s bracket.

The finals are scheduled for Sunday at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., the latter game if necessary.

To reach Saturday’s winner’s bracket game against Belle Plaine, Jordan defeated Holy Family 4-3, Kenyon 7-5 and Sibley East 12-2.

Tigers 2, Randolph 1 Ben Wagner, the most valuable pitcher for the Tigers during the high school season, pitched the distance for Belle Plaine in picking up the win.

The Tigers scored their first run in the first inning on a hit

by Luke Narveson, followed by a RBI double by Aiden Ladd.

Randolph eventually tied the score but Belle Plaine, which only had four hits, scored the game-winner in the seventh inning via Marcus Giesen getting hit by a pitch, a sacrifice

by Ryan Bremseth-Vining and a base hit by Narveson.

Tigers 10, Woodbury 8 Ladd had three hits and five

RBI as Belle Plaine upset previously unbeaten Woodbury 10-8.

The bad news for the Tigers is that Ladd suffered a dislocated elbow diving for a ball in the seventh inning and is out for the remainder of the season, according to his father and coach, Jason Ladd.

Also having multiple hits and at least one RBI for Belle Plaine were Jon Vinkemeier, Wes Sarsland and Narveson.

Brody Curtiss and Clayton Meyer shared the mound duties for the Tigers.

Tigers 7, Cannon Falls 3 Vinkemeier pitched the com- Dozens of boys and girls competed in Saturday morning’s Bar-B-Q Days Kids Run, which plete game, allowing two began and finished shortly before the 5K Bull Run. The overall winner was Connor Hennen of earned runs as Belle Plaine beat Waconia, who is pictured above (No. 738).

Cannon Falls in the third round on Sunday.

Vinkemeier also had two hits, as did Sarsland, Wagner, Giesen and Curtis, the latter two of whom also had two RBI. Meyer added two sacrifices and two RBI, and Narveson one hit and a RBI.

Town Team Baseball

Tigers’ Last Five Games at Home Gerry “Mize” Meyer Night This Friday

by Brett Kruschke and Matt Schultz Another summer is whizzing by and your chances to take in baseball action at Tiger Park are dwindling. But the local lads will offer bountiful opportunities over the next two weeks, with five straight home games on the native turf of Tiger Park to wrap up the regular-season schedule.

The Tigers will host RVLCentral foe Jordan at 7:30 p.m.

Friday and board member Ken Tritz will be making his famous pulled-pork sandwiches. It will also be Gerry “Mize” Meyer Appreciation Night as we thank and honor “Papa Tiger” for his decades of service in becoming known as Belle Plaine’s “Mr. Baseball.”

Mize has done it all for the Town Tigers over the years, from playing and managing to field maintenance, fund-raising and public address announcing, from overseeing the grandstand project and writing many newspaper articles while long-serving as president of the Belle Plaine Baseball Association – and a thousand things more.

We’ll “see you at the ballpark” Friday for this special evening.

Festivities begin at 7 p.m.

On Sunday at 6 p.m., Ernie Stumpf will dust off the concertina for our annual “Senior Citizens Night,” with all seniors receiving free admission.

The opponent will be the RVL Central’s Le Sueur Braves, and it will fittingly be “Cambria Night” (with both towns having a Cambria location). And on Tuesday the promotions department will take a break when the Gaylord Islanders visit at 7:30 p.m., a makeup game from an early-season rainout.

Last week, the Tigers got flattened by the Jordan Brewers on Tuesday by a 10-1 count before

besting Le Sueur 3-0 to raise their season record to 6-15, 4-4 in the RVL. I guess that makes this week Rematch Week.

Jordan 10, Tigers 1 Belle Plaine ventured north seven miles on Highway 169 to take on the Jordan Brewers for the first meeting of the year.

Pitching and defense were not on the Tiger side as there were four errors and 11 bases on balls charged against the visitors’ ledger.

Zac Dahlke started on the mound and was chased after two innings. Chase Emmers relieved Big Dahlk and threw the next 3.2 frames before giving way to Ben Wagner, who recorded four outs. Dylan Nyberg threw the final frame, with a one-two-three inning.

Hitting was scarce for the Tigers as Jordan’s Scott Hollingsworth set down the first 15 batters in order. BP had just four hits, with Jonny Vinkemeier accounting for half of them. Josh Terrio and Aidan Ladd had the other two.

Tigers 3, Le Sueur 0 The Tigers travelled south on Highway 169 to take on the Braves of Le Sueur and got their BBQ Days weekend started off on the right note. Pitching and defense also factored into this game but this time, in a positive way.

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Derek Dahlke started on the mound and threw a season-high four innings, facing just one batter over the minimum. Nyberg threw the fifth inning and was able to work out of a basesloaded jam in order to keep the shutout intact. Terrio threw the final four frames, picking up the win while continuing to impress this season on the mound.

Belle Plaine had 13 hits on the night, with each starter recording at least one safety. Terrio, Pat Schultz, Jesse Oelfke and Matt Schultz each had two hits.

2015 Town Tigers Results and Remaining Schedule May 1 vs. Prior Lake L 6-3 May 3 at Chaska L 12-2 May 8 vs. Plato L 12-1 May 22 vs. Shakopee L 9-1 May 23 at Henderson W 10-4 May 31 vs. Fairfax W 2-1 June 2 at Victoria L 14-4 June 5 vs. Henderson L 12-10 June 7 at St. Peter L 10-1 June 12-14 Tigertown Classic

vs. Renner L 8-7

vs. Hayfield L 9-4

vs. St. Louis P. L 4-1 June 16 vs. Prior Lake L 7-0 June 19 at Cologne cancelled June 21 at Kaiserhoff W 10-4 June 25-28 at Hamburg/

Green Isle Tourn.

vs. Faribault W 5-3

vs. Waconia L 4-3 July 5 at Arlington L 2-1 July 7 vs. Green Isle L 8-3 July 11 at Milroy W 9-6 July 14 at Jordan L 10-1 July 16 at Le Sueur W 3-0 July 24 vs. Jordan July 26 vs. Le Sueur July 28 vs. Gaylord July 31 vs. Chanhassen Aug. 2 vs. Arlington Aug. 5 Begin Region Tourn.

Aug. 21 Begin State Tourney

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This group won the Costume Class at Friday night’s Minnesota Valley Riders Horse Show.

Accompanying their horse, “The Batmobile,” were Niki Ebert (Riddler), daughter Riley Ebert (Batman) and family friend Zoey Morehouse (Robin). Pictured below are some of the contestants in the Walk/Trot competition.

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Disc Golf Park Grand Opening Rescheduled The city of Belle Plaine’s grand opening ceremony for the new Disc Golf Course at Union Square Park scheduled for this past Monday has been rescheduled for Aug. 17.

The event will begin at 5 p.m. and the public is invited to attend, including anyone who wants to learn more about disc golf and/or play a round.

Let’s Go Fishing, Scott County Area Chapter, has spots available in July for individuals or groups of up to 10 on boat rides or fishing excursions on Cedar Lake in New Prague.

Seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities are invited to sign up. Trips are Monday through Thursday at either 9:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Plan about 2 The Belle Plaine Tiger Foot- The cost to participate is $50. hours. ball Camp for players entering For more information, call Call 952-356-5047 to reserve grades 9-12 will take place July Justin Johnston at 612-756your spot. Reservations are re- 26-28 from 5-7 p.m.

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Bar-B-Q Days (continued from page 1) BPHS south gymnasium (see Benny Barnack (18:43), Christopher Lagergren (19:07), Cartseparate story). er Olson (19:18) and Zack HenHorse Show Results nen (19:45).

Friday evening’s heat, which Slightly over 300 runners helped set the stage for the competed in this year’s 5K. thunderstorms that roll in at Bull Run/Top Males midnight, did not keep a num- Overall – Ben Lattimore. ber of participants from competing in the Minnesota Valley 14 and under – Hunter Rutt, Riders Horse Show. There were Jesse Barringer and Emmett 10 classes this year, the winners Gerres.

15-19 – Tim Huss, Kellen of which were: Bergs and Benny Barnack.

Costume Class: Riley Ebert and Zoey Morehouse on Span- 20-29 – Ben Lattimore, Chris ky, Batman and Riddler with Lagergren and Jerry Kornder. the Batmobile.

30-39 – Grant Eldred, Chad Open Driving: Madison Deile Trost and Brian Jamison. driving Spirit.

40-49 – Paul Cameron, Jeff Open Walk/Trot: Corine Latzke and Rick Zellmann.

Corbitt on Penny.

50-59 – David Pratt, Joe MurLead Line: Riley Ebert on phy and Brian Trost.

Spanky.

60-69 – Dennis Murphy, DaWestern Pleasure: Rachel vid Murphy and Randy Eiden.

Menke on Ari. 70-Plus – Bill Kruschke.

Egg and Spoon: Victoria LarTop Females son on Gosh She’s Naughty.

Overall – Tess Misgen.

Bat Race: Rachel Menke on 14 and under – Katelyn BarAri. clay, Kaylee Hanvelt and Izzy Wheelbarrow Race: Corine Lind. and Cody Corbitt on Keeya.

15-19 – Tess Misgen, Judy Open Barrels: Haley Broth- Larson and Joslyn Vargo. ers on TDF Sweet Runaway.

20-29 – Stephanie Sathr, Tara Surprise Class: Jensen Ladd Henke and Kiley Hallgren. on Ben There Done That.

30-39 – Erin Sauter, Marjorie Tracy and Lisa Jamison.

Bull Run Results 40-49 – Megan Gerres, Tracy Ben Lattimore of Eden Prairie, Murphy and Melissa Schwar. who said he ran the race because he has a lot of relatives in Belle 50-59 – Linda Trost, Dayna The carnival slide at the park was a popular landing spot Plaine, was the overall winner Thelemann and Linda Nelson. throughout Bar-B-Q Days.

Top Families of Saturday morning’s Bar-B-Q Days 5K Bull Run with a time Murphy Family, Kornder of 17:24. He is a student at the Family and Michel Family. crew.

Drawing took place after SunUniversity of Minnesota, where day’s Coronation in the school Kids’ One-Half-Mile Button Drawing gymnasium. The three winners he is a member of the school’s (Top 10) Running Club. were Patty Narveson ($50), Connor Hennen, Luke LoehWinners Nicholas Weiers ($100) and Last year’s overall winner, lein, Caleb Tracy, Seth Rucks, Tess Misgen, a Pizza Plus em- Isaac Hanson, Riley Thele- The Bar-B-Q Days Button Rachelle Kerkow ($200). ployee and standout high school mann, Madison Williams, Mirunner at Shakopee, was the chael Pichotta, Kelton Koepp first female in a time 19:06. She and Maddy Yule. was the first female ever to be the overall winner of the Bull Belle Plaine Takes Run last year. Misgen is the daughter of Jeff Misgen, who Third in Water Fight owns Pizza Plus. She was the Chaska, Shakopee and Belle 2014 state Class 2A champion Plaine were the top three finishin the one mile run and placed ers in Saturday’s Fire Departsecond this year. ment Water Fight. Among the Rounding out the top 10 over- other departments competing all finishers Sunday were Timo- were Jordan, Cleveland, Carver thy Huss (18:09), Kellen Bergs and Waconia, as well as another (18:32), Grant Eldred (18:33), visit from Belle Plaine, Iowa’s

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by Dan Ruud McKenzie Koepp was an outfielder for the Belle Plaine High School softball team this past spring, leading the Tigers with 15 runs batted in and a .531 batting average, including 10 extra-base hits en route to being named to the all-conference team.

This past Sunday, Koepp, who will be a senior this fall and has a 4.0 grade-point-average, was crowned Miss Belle Plaine, making her the second member of her softball team to become royalty in a month’s time. On June 20, fellow outfielder Katelyn Schmit was crowned Miss Belle Plaine German Days. She too is an all-conference player.

Two of Koepp’s cousins were also Miss Belle Plaine – Sarah (Koepp) Leonard in 2006 and Kayla Koepp in 2009.

Koepp, the daughter of Brent and Wendy Koepp and sponsored by State Bank of Belle Plaine, was crowned by 2014 Miss Belle Plaine Hannah Preusser, who gave a brief speech just before crowning her replacement.

“Today is not about me, nor is today about my royal court.

Today is about these candidates and the crowning of the new Miss Belle Plaine.

“I just want to say thank you to the community – city leaders, Bar-B-Q Days Committee, Queens Committee, parents, sponsors and everyone involved in making this summer tradiTonya Smith and daughter Olivia went for some spins on the tion the best around,” Preusser continued. merry-go-round Friday evening.

Also crowning their replacements Sunday were First Princess Kaylee Shields, Second

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McKenzie Koepp is New Miss Belle Plaine

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Princess Rylee Pumper and Miss Congeniality Kylee Pass.

Joining Koepp on the 2015 royal court, all of whom will be seniors at BPHS this fall, are First Princess Kali Gorman, daughter of Ryan and Angie Gorman; Second Princess Haley Johnson, daughter of Heather Johnson and Jasen Johnson; and Miss Congeniality Nicole Bauleke, daughter of Ann Rybus and Kevin Bauleke.

The foursome’s first parade as Belle Plaine’s royal court will come this Sunday at Montgomery’s Kolacky Days.

Besides softball, Koepp is also a member of the BPHS volleyball team and will be the school’s 2015-16 president of the National Honor Society.

She is also a member of the Pep Club and Tiger Target Team.

With still a year of high school ahead of her, Koepp has no definite college plans yet, but is considering a business major.

Koepp, who works as a nanny for a cousin in Victoria, will be back on the volleyball court soon preparing for the upcoming season. The Tigers, the defending conference and section champions, are expected to field one of the program’s best teams ever this season as almost the entire squad is back from last year’s state tournament team.

After receiving their crowns, the new royal court walked around the park taking in the festivities. Koepp said they were approached and congratulated by a number of people, especially aspiring young girls.

“I’m super excited for the year and I think it’s going to be great for me and the girls,” Koepp said.