Belle plaine herald july 2, 2014 by Belle Plaine Herald

A Day of Baseball

Bar-B-Q Days Medallion Tucked Away

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BPHS Grad to be Gophers’ Starting Heavyweight Page 12

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ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THIRD YEAR

BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA, JULY 2, 2014

Reaching Head High by the Fourth of July Orin Kruschke said he experienced some storm-related erosion damage on his ranch in Blakeley Township but that his corn is “doing great,” as evident from this photo taken on Monday. He said his land is on the sandier side, which in wet years like this is a benefit. Many other area farmers are not as fortunate as corn in some fields is struggling to make it to even knee high on the Fourth of July, which decades ago was the norm but not so good nowadays.

Road Repairs Has Counties Looking to Federal Government Two weeks after areas roads were inundated with rain, floods and mud, counties are looking to the federal government for help paying for the cleanup and repairs. In Scott County, floodwaters still cover Highway 101 between downtown Shakopee and Chanhassen/County Road 61. High water is also keeping Minnesota River crossings in Jordan (County Road 9) and Chaska (Highway 41) closed. The submerged roads leaves Highway 25 in Belle Plaine and Highway 169 in Shakopee as the county’s lone river crossings. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) installed a temporary trafficcontrol light at the intersection

“No one has an extra $3-$6 million set aside to rebuild roads.”

backed up for several blocks. In Blakeley, Scott County is looking for money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help pay for flood- and storm-related damage. FEMA officials began reviewing storm damage across southern Minnesota this week. In Scott County, County Road 6 (Union Trail/the Blakeley Mitch Rasmussen, road) between Blakeley and Scott County Belle Plaine, and county roads Highway engineer 1 and 60 between Blakeley and Highway 169 were damaged severely by the June 19 storm of Main Street and Highway 25 that dumped almost eight inchin Belle Plaine Thursday (June es of rain on already-saturated 26) to facilitate moving traffic ground. through Belle Plaine. Before the light was installed, the fourRoad Repairs way stop sign at Main Street (continued on page 6) and Highway 25 had traffic

by Dan Ruud A city project that’s been in the works for months is coming to fruition and Belle Plaine High School student Wyatt Herrmann is about to complete a big step toward becoming an Eagle Scout. Wyatt, a member of Belle Plaine Boy Scouts Troop 324, has overseen the building of more than a half-dozen target frames that will be placed at the soon-to-be Belle Plaine Public Archery Range, which will be located on about two acres of county-owned land on County Road 6 (Blakeley road) just beyond Belle Plaine city limits. It’s expected to open later this month. The son of Dan Herrmann and Ann Herrmann, Wyatt, 15, has been involved in scouting since the first grade. “My parents signed me up for it and I just stuck with it. It’s

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Richard and Suzanne Burmeister stood on the road in front of their longtime home in the center of Blakeley Village on Monday as cleanup efforts continue.

Blakeley on Road to Recovery by Dan Ruud Restoring normalcy to the village of Blakeley and the surrounding hillsides and roads is still a long ways off but each day progress is being made in that direction. Some of the dozen-plus individuals and families evacuated due to flooding and mudslides have returned as power has been restored and road and erosion cleanup continues on a daily basis. Even though they were able to “tend to some things” at their home of 43 years in the center

of the village on Monday, Dick and Suzanne Burmeister will not be able to move back until telephone service is restored. Dick recently suffered a stroke and is on a heart monitor, and he and Suzanne are not comfortable with moving back at this time. They’ve been staying with nearby family until they can return to Blakeley fulltime. The Burmeisters said their home has been flooded a number of times over the decades but this was the first time they “had to move out.”

Dick said he’s pleased with the progress that’s been made in Blakeley the past 10 days or so, adding that, “I think the county and construction outfit are doing a fine job (clearing the roads and stabilizing things).” The Burmeisters and other residents of the village and surrounding countryside expressed big relief when the heavy rains that were in the forecast this past weekend did not fully materialize. Although some rain

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Business is Booming at RES B.P.’s Vanasek Enjoying Busy Time of Year at Area Pyrotechnics Firm

Edward Vanasek still enjoys a good fireworks show, regardless of whether the company he’s partially owns is producing it or not. Fireworks, whether they burst close to the ground or hundreds of feet into the sky, he said, is just something that gets into your blood and stays there. Vanasek, a Belle Plaine resident, is one of three owners of RES Specialty Pyrotechnics, a fireworks firm located just south of Union Hill in Le Sueur County’s Derrynane Township. The other owners include Steve Coman, the company’s chief executive officer, and Kent Orwoll. Being part owner – even one in so-called semi-retirement, he said – doesn’t afford Vanasek, a 70-year-old former accountant much downtime this time of year. This week, RES will enjoy 20 percent of its business for 2014. Its staff and technicians will produce approximately 60 fireworks shows in between July 3-8. Vanasek spent Monday driving to Northfield to pick up a truck. Later in the day, he was driving a truck to another site. Meanwhile, crews at the small company have been working feverishly. The staff not only loads vehicles with the tubes and equipment needed to produce a show, but also manufacturing pyrotechnics for presentations in communities large and small. For most of the year, RES employs about 20 people full- and part-time. This time of year, Belle Plaine’s Edward Vanasek, one of the owners of RES Spewith the Independence Day cialty Pyrotechnics, displayed harmless examples of some of Belle Plaine Boy Scout Wyatt Herrmann, 15, has been the key holiday and summer communi- the fireworks the company makes and will shoot into the heavplayer in the planning and construction of the target frames ens at the shows it presents during the Independence Day holiRES for the archery range that will open later this month in Belle day and throughout the year. The company is located south of (continued on page 2) Plaine. Belle Plaine, not far from Union Hill in Le Sueur County.

Local Scout Making Targets With Sights Set on Eagle Badge Project Will Wrap Up With Opening of Public Archery Range

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Business is Booming at RES (continued from page 1) ty festivals filling the calendar, the company hires an additional several dozen staffers to handle the workload. Its clients include communities like Belle Plaine and Bloomington, Waterville and one of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first clients, Lakeville. The Minnesota Twins contract with RES for fireworks when one of the hometown nine clobbers a home run or after a victory. The company has worked for every major sports franchise in the Twin Cities plus the St. Paul Saints, Vanasek said. Its corporate clients are a whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who of the business sector -- Target, ReMax, Cargill and Microsoft. It has been announced that while Taste of Minnesota has moved to Waconia, the fireAmong those present from Belle Plaine Boy Scouts Troop 324 to assist with the construction works will be in St. Paul. of target frames for the Belle Plaine Public Archery Range on Saturday were back row, from Making Their Own left, Scoutmaster Chris Stier, Ryan Stier, Dave Mecredy and Dan Herrmann. In the front row are Dan Cooper, Simon Iverson, Jonathan Kellogg, Wyatt Herrmann (project leader) The fireworks the company makes amounts to about 60 and Branson Mecredy. percent of the business. The locally made fireworks are sold to cruise lines, Las Vegas hotels and casino for their use, and performers. The shows make up the remaining 40 percent, with international presentations -- Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Macau â&#x20AC;&#x201C; amounting to about a third of the shows. The shells people see exploding several hundred feet from the ground are imported, primarily from China. The rule of thumb is that one inch of the diameter of the shell equals about 100 feet of height before explosion. The biggest shells are about 10 inches and weigh approximately 20 pounds. The smaller fireworks, like the pyrotechnics used inside Tiger Park during the Bar-B-Q Days fireworks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a RES Specialty Pyrotechnics presentation -- are Wyatt Herrmann, center, oversaw the assembly of the target frames for the Belle Plaine Public made just down the road from Archery Range scheduled to open later this month. Belle Plaine. A small show could cost as little as $2,000. Stillwater will spend about $40,000 on fireworks. The Belle Plaine BarB-Q Days fireworks show

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a lot of fun â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the camping and ing,â&#x20AC;? said Wyatt, who will be a other things â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reward- sophomore at BPHS this fall. He expects to earn his Eagle Scout badge in the next year or two. His dad is the troopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistant scoutmaster. As a means of achieving that honor, Wyatt met with city of Belle Plaine staff months ago to talk about some of the issues in the city and possible projects he could take on to help his community, which is a common means for completing merit projects on the path to becoming an Eagle Scout. When he learned that an archery range was being proposed for Belle Plaine, Wyatt knew that was something he would Chris and Kristy Bieder of like to get involved in. Belle Plaine would like to an- â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do a lot of hunting and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m nounce the birth of their son, starting to get more into arStetson James, who was born chery,â&#x20AC;? Wyatt said. on Friday, May 30 at Rid- The future Eagle Scout said he geview Medical Center in spent a long time preparing for Waconia. Stetson weighed 8 this past Saturday, which was pounds and was 21 inches long. target assembly day in his famHe was welcomed home by big ilyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garage on West Church sister, Mackenzie Jo, 12 and Street. big brother Maverick Jerrad, 2. Grandparents are Darrell and â&#x20AC;&#x153;It (the process) took months Melody Bieder of Belle Plaine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; meeting with the city about and Brian and Ginger Leach of what they wanted and what Askov. Great-grandparents are their expectations were, and Arley and Loretta Kendall of getting the materials and people Hinckley and Alice Leach of together to make this all hap-

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pen,â&#x20AC;? Wyatt said. Wyattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents, as well as Troop 324 Scoutmaster Chris Stier and a half-dozen other members of the troop, were at Wyatttâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home Saturday helping with the assembly. The city last year allocated about $1,500 for the creation of an archery range, money intended for targets and other equipment. The chamber of commerce recently contributed another $1,500 for archery range amenities, which is proposed to include a platform for archers who prefer to be elevated while practicing. Belle Plaine Community Development Director Chelsea Alger said Wyatt was a big help in keeping the archery range project going. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been very impressed from the beginning. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been great to work with. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had to do little. He did all the paperwork he needed to get the scoutsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; approval and coming up with the design concept and materials list needed (for the target frames),â&#x20AC;? Alger said. The city expects the range will suit an array of people, from the casual archer to the skilled and experienced bow hunter.

is valued at approximately $25,000. Most communities are slow to switch firms handling fireworks shows, he said. Something going wrong typically results in a community seeking bids from one of the companies like RES. Once RES wins a contract, Vanasek works with the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sales people to help choreograph a show. They have come back with a sense of what the client is seeking in a fireworks display. The fireworks are encased in paper, thin cardboard and other combustible materials. Black powder propels them toward the heavens. A variety of other powders and chemicals give them the color, shape and sparkle that draws a crowd reaction. Oooooooh, aaaaaaaaah. Vanasek enjoys the reaction. His daughter, Tracy, and her husband, Erv, work for RES. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a technician and he works in business development. Vanasek joined RES in the early 1990s. He learned the business from the basics, setting up shows, lighting fuses and later cleaning up. By the mid-1990s, companies used electronics to fire off the pyrotechnics. Computers are now the standard, especially when the show is synched to music. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an evolution, I guess,â&#x20AC;? Vanasek said. He has learned plenty over the years. A good show lasts about 25 minutes. A good finale should almost overwhelm the audience. The larger and more complicated the show, the longer and more technical the setup. A crew from RES Specialty Pyrotechnics will begin setting up its July 3 show near Hyland Park in Bloomington early in the morning or possible the afternoon of July 2. Setup for the Bar-B-Q Days show starts in the morning and should be done in afternoon. It all depends on the size of the

show, he said. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll help set up the Belle Plaine show. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the five shows on RESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s calendar Vanasek works personally. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to have that local involvement,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Blakeley on Road to Recovery

Jeanette Bischoff

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Jeanette Bischoff, 84, of Belle Plaine, formerly of Jordan, passed away peacefully at her home in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 24. A visitation for family and friends was held on Friday, June 27 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Jordan, at 9:30 a.m., followed by 11 a.m. Mass. She was laid to rest next to her husband at Cavalry Cemetery. Jeanette is survived by her six children, Sharon Wermerskirchen (Jim), Carol Koenig (Dan), Susan Hoffman (Daryl), Anne Heimkes (Bill), John Bischoff (Suzanne), Connie Hackett (Mike); and their children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Russell; her siblings; and her parents.

Pet Adoption July 5 Volunteers for the CarverScott Humane Society will hold a pet adoption on Saturday, July 5 from noon to 3 p.m. It will be hosted at PETCO in Chaska, which is located off old Highway 41 and Pioneer Trail. CSHS is without its own building and all pets are housed in foster care. All cats and dogs have been micro ID implanted, vet checked, wormed, had shots updated, checked for friendly temperaments and age appropriately spayed/neutered. Adoption fees are $175+ for cats and $210+ for dogs. Call the Society for more information on adopting a homeless pet at 952-368-3553 or visit www.carverscotths.org.

Class of 1979 Union July 19 The Belle Plaine High School class of 1979 will hold its 35th reunion on Saturday, July 19 from 3-7 p.m. at HomeTown Inn and Suites off Highway 169 in Belle Plaine. For more information, call Larry Kroells 952-380-8219.

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fell, it was not close to the 3-5 inches that was forecast for the weekend. “Thank God for that,” Suzanne said. The Minnesota River crested in Blakeley the middle of last week and has been receding since. Dick said his property experienced some water and mud invasion, but quite a bit of that has been cleaned up. Families and relief crews have been working together to cleanup the village and surrounding roads and countryside. It will be “a long time” before some of the main roads, including county roads 6 and 60, can reopen. Railroad crews have also been at work daily to restore the tracks and get trains running again soon.

As for some good news, Weldon said inspections revealed that no structural damage occurred to any of the homes in Blakeley. He also said that the Belle Plaine Fire Department assisted with the removal of much of the trash. Chad Ostlund of Minnesota Homeland Security Emergency Management was also at the meeting, telling the audience that he is the main contact person for individual assistant programs, including small grants and/or low interest loans that may become available for area flood victims who sustained damage to their homes or personal items. He encouraged everyone to make a list of damage estimates in the event that FEMA declares the region eligible for such assistance. Another Meeting Held “It’s still a waiting game,” said Ostlund, referring to if and in Belle Plaine when the area will become eliA follow up meeting to the gible for FEMA individual asprevious week’s emergency sistance programs. meeting was held at the Belle Plaine Fire Hall this past MonSilent Auction and day night to provide updates to Blakeley residents in regards to Bake Sale for Blakeley ongoing relief efforts. Families July 12 Only about half of the people The Chapel at The Lutheran from the previous week attend- Home in Belle Plaine (611 West ed the follow-up meeting, and Main Street) will be the site of there were no TV cameras and a silent auction and bake sale to microphones this time. support families impacted by Scott County Emergency the flooding in Blakeley. Management Director Chris The event will take place SatWeldon told the crowd of about urday, July 12 from 11 a.m. to 40 that the best (safest) route to 3 p.m. Blakeley at this time is to exit Also, a general fund has been Highway 169 at Stoppelman established at Cornerstone Boulevard and then turn left State Bank in Belle Plaine at Scott County Road 6, where under “Tina Turek: Blakeley it is open to Blakeley. Weldon Fund” for anyone wanting to said much of Scott County make a monetary donation. Road 6 between Belle Plaine You can also mail your donaand Stoppelman Boulevard was tion to Cornerstone State Bank, still closed as of Monday night. 406 East Commerce Drive, Although power was restored Belle Plaine, MN 56011-0008. last week, Weldon said phone Checks should be made payservice in Blakeley could re- able to Blakeley Fund (Tina main down for some time to Turek in memo). come, adding that representa- To donate items to the silent tives from the company (Fron- auction and/or bake sale, contier) told him that repair crews tact Tina Turek at 612-701and equipment won’t be on the 2025. The deadline to donate is scene until they feel it’s safe to Wednesday, July 9. do so.

Waconia Must Move Launching Pad for July 4 Fireworks

Who would’ve thought a zebra mussel could force the relocation of the launching pad for the popular fireworks show over Lake Waconia? The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) among others. The barge the Waconia Chamber of Commerce uses to move equipment for the Independence Day pyrotechnics presentation to Coney Island in the middle of the lake doesn’t pass the rules the DNR issued, rules meant to thwart the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS). It spends much of its time on Lake Min-

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Shawn and Lindsay (Edberg) Kluver are proud to announce the birth of their son, Truett John. Truett was born May 8, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Dickinson, ND. He was welcomed home by his sisters, Courtney and Adeline, and brothers, Tony, Hunter, Rieley, Wyatt and Sutton. Grandparents are Susie and Rick Edberg of Belle Plaine, Michelle Kluver of Chaska and Wayne Kluver of Litchfield. Great-grandparents are Harold and Ramona Edberg of Belle Plaine.

netonka, a body known to be home to unwelcomed AIS, the Waconia Patriot recently reported. The chamber opted to move the fireworks’ takeoff point to the east side of the lake at Lake Waconia Regional Park. The chamber is working to get a barge big enough to move the equipment. A barge 32 long and 10 feet wide is needed. A 15 horsepower motor is needed to power the barge.

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Wednesday, July 2 Chicken Cacciatore over Penne Pasta, Italian Green Beans, Pineapple Chunks, Breadstick w/Marg., Pound Cake w/Strawberry Sauce RCD Pound Cake Thursday, July 3 4th of July Meal Jumbo Hot Dog on Bun, Ketchup Packet, Vegetarian Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Watermelon Friday, July 4 4th of July Holiday Site Closed Monday, July 7 Chicken Breast w/Chutney, Roasted Red Potatoes w/ Marg., Peas, White Roll w/ Marg., Sugar Cookie Tuesday, July 8 Sirloin Beef Tips w/Mushroom Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Sliced Carrots, Dinner Roll w/ Marg., Applesauce Wednesday, July 9 Chef Salad (Chopped Romaine, Turkey, Tomato, Cucumber & Egg), Breadstick w/ Marg., Diced Pears

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Church News

Our Lady of The Prairie Catholic Church - Belle Plaine Fr. Michael Kaluza 952-873-6564 Wednesday, July 02 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass 9:00 am – 10:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, July 03 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass Friday, July 04 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass Saturday, July 05 4:15 p.m. Mass Sunday, July 06 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Mass 10:00 am Mass Tuesday, July 08 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass 9:00 am – 11:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, July 09 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass 9:00 am – 10:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration St. John Lutheran Church 148 S. Chestnut Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Pastor Mark Johnson sjlc@frontiernet.net 952-873-6492 Wednesday, July 2 7:00 Call Committee Saturday, July 5 7:00 Weight Watchers Sunday, July 6 Holy Communion 9:00 Worship Monday, July 7 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 6:30 Boy Scouts Tuesday, July 8 2:00 Pictures Wednesday, July 9 2:00 Pictures 7:00 Call Committee St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 111 S. 6th Street, Henderson Pastor-Deb Meyer 507-248-3594 (Office) Thursday, July 3 2 p.m. Women’s Guild Sundays 9 a.m. Worship Service Monday, July 7 6 p.m. Budget & Finance Tuesday, July 8 4-8 p.m. Classic Car Roll-in Booth Christian Ed Wednesday, July 9 7 p.m. Church Council St. John-Assumption Parish 26523 200th Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Father Sam 507-248-3550 Sundays: 10 a.m. Mass Sand Creek Baptist Church Loving Serving and Obeying Christ Currently Meeting at 100 Hope Ave., Jordan 9 a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship & Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service

West Union Lutheran Holy Family Academy & Church Chapel 15820 Market Ave. Traditional Latin Mass Cologne, MN 55315 10679 182nd St., Church: 952-466-5678 Belle Plaine, MN 56011 westunion1@juno.com (952) 873-2582 or 873-6613 Pastor: Wolfgang Laudert (coord.) Wednesday, July 2 Fr. Christopher Leith 6 p.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer Sundays Saturday, July 5 2:15 p.m. Confessions 2:40 p.m. Rosary / 3 p.m. 7:30 a.m. Men’s Group Sunday, July 6 Mass Academy Mass - call for times 9 a.m. Worship R: Jim Johnson Monday, July 7 Redeemer Lutheran Church 8:30 p.m. Softball 14226 W. 280th Street, Tuesday, July 8 Henderson, 7:30 p.m. Council Meeting Pr. Diane Goulson Wednesday, July 9 507-665-2932 On Highway 19, 2 miles East 6 p.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer of Highway 169 Oratory of St. Thomas Sunday, July 6 the Apostle - Jessenland 8:30 Education Hour Father Sam Perez 9:30 Church service 507-248-3550 First Presbyterian Church Thursdays: Mass at 5 p.m. 219 W. Main Street, Belle River Rock Church of the Plaine C&MA 952-873-2966 PO Box 184, Pastor Don Genereux Belle Plaine, MN 56011 www.fpcbelleplaine.org www.riverrockchurch.com fpcbelleplaine@frontiernet. info@riverrockchurch.com net Worship at Chatfield Elem. Welcome-Learn-Serve @ 330 S. Market Street Inspirational Message Line Ministry Center: 952-583-3302 124 W. Main Street, BP Wednesday July 2nd (952) 873-5453 1:00 pm Bible Study & Lead Pastor Chris Teien Visitations Associate Pastor Dan Jetto Sunday, July 6th * denotes 330 S. Market 4th Sunday after Pentecost ** denotes 124 W. Main St. 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am Worship Service Zion Lutheran Church & Wednesday, July 9th School 1:00 pm Bible Study & 14745 County Road 153 Visitations Cologne, MN 55322 952-466-3379 Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church e-mail: brendathompsonzion@ 500 West Church Street gmail.com Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Pastor: Eric Zacharias 952-873-6545 Thursday, July 3 Pastor John H. Meyer 7:30 p.m. Ladies Aid/LWML Pastor Timothy Redfield Sunday, July 6 www.trinitybelleplaine.org 9 a.m. Worship Thursday, July 3 Monday, July 7 7 p.m. Midweek Worship 7:30 p.m. Evangelism Meeting Service with Communion 8 p.m. Council Meeting Sunday, July 6 8 a.m. Bible Study 9 a.m. Worship Service with St. Joseph Catholic Church 213 South 6th Street Communion (Usher Team 5/ Henderson, MN 56044 Video: Meuleners) 507-248-3550 5:30 p.m. Open Gym Weekday Mass: Tuesday, Volleyball Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. 6 p.m. Sunday Night Golf Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. Monday, July 7 Sunday Mass: 8:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Ladies’ Fitness Hour Tuesday, July 8 6 p.m. Elders Meeting Last week’s 7 p.m. Properties Committee Mystery Greeting Meeting 7 p.m. Trinity Knotters th

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Farmers Market Corner The vendors have been enjoying their time at the Belle Plaine Farmers Market, we just need more shoppers. Come down and check us out as the produce (finally) rolls in. Last week brought fresh strawberries, peas, lettuce, radishes and green beans. There will be more of the same this week with hopes of beets and summer squash making an appearance. Of course, if fresh isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t available, you can always find the pickled variety of most vegetables. Stock up for your Independence Day parties! Fresh vegetables on the grill are always a huge hit. The crowd cheered as Jen-

nifer pulled in with her brown minivan. What made everyone so happy? Jennifer is better known as the egg roll lady. She wheeled out her propane, oil and huge pan of egg rolls and wantons and even stirred up some Pad Thai. The line started and there were many satisfied customers. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be back and you know you want some. The Belle Plaine Farmers Market is held every Wednesday from 3:30-6:30 p.m. May through Oct. 15 at Court Square Park. Vendors are welcome! You can like us on Facebook for seasonal information and recipes. For more information, contact Lisa Fahey at 952-8735665 or Diane Skelley, 952873-2467.

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Recently, I was doing some reading and I strayed onto an article about solar energy. They were talking about safely harnessing large amounts of energy. It was way too technical for me so I did not read much of the article. I am no physicist or scientist by any stretch of the imagination. However, thinking about it later during one of our Summer Reading Programs, I would say that as a librarian, Mom and Grandmother, I have learned a thing or two about harnessing and directing great amounts of energy. Your young readers have that energy and they are going to release it one way or another. It is best released creatively. I am sure other moms know what I mean. Make use of the Bookawocky Summer Reading Programs to get the most out of that energy. We have reading opportunities, programs and some creative activities lined up to burn off some excess energy. Here is a brief list of activities. Wednesday, July 2, starting at 4 p.m. we are having an Angry Bird Live Drop-in Party. Friday, July 4 all Scott County Libraries will be closed. Have a safe 4th of July holiday. Book Clubs on July 8, 9 and 10: call the library or check the website. Some features on our Scott County Library System web page are meant to assist parents in keeping their young readers busy with the Summer Reading Program. Stop in or go online for information. Scott County Library System web-site: www.scottlib. org We did have a date change for one of our programs. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fur Trade Re-enactment with Arn Kind from the Minnesota Historical Society Program has been changed to Tuesday July 22 at 10:30 a.m. Library Hours: Saturday, Sunday & Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday 1-8 p.m. Thursday 1-8 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. New Arrivals July 2, 2014 Adult Non-Fiction: The Little Girl Who Fought the Great Depression Shirley Temple and 1930s America by John F. Kasson Leaders Eat Last Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t by Simon Sinek The Roadside Road Bike Maintenance Manual by Guy Andrews National Geographic Angry Birds Seasons: a festive flight into the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happiest holidays and celebrations by Amy Briggs Contentment The Secret to a Lasting Calm by Richard A Swenson, MD Face the Music A Life Exposed by Paul Stanley The Promise of a Pencil How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change by Adam Braun Adult NonFiction Books on CD Thrive The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder by Arianna Huffington Adult Fiction The Auschwitz Escape by Joel C Rosenberg The Orenda by Joseph Boyden When Shadows Fall by J.T. Ellison The Foundling Boy by Michel DĂŠon Then and Always by Dani Atkins Thankful by Shelley Shepard Gray The Corsican Caper by Peter Mayle Point of Direction by Rachel Weaver Adult Paperback Fiction Sugar and Iced by Jenn McKinlay Young Adult Fiction The One by Kiera Cass City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare Juvenile Fiction Enchanted Palace by Rosie Banks Lights! Camera! Hammerhead! by Davy Ocean Juvenile Books on CD Wonder by R.J. Palacio Easy Books Scooby-Doo and the Tikiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Curse by Jesse Leon McCann Scooby-Doo and the Samurai Ghost by Jesse Leon McCann Chill Out ScoobyDoo! by Sonia Sander Board Books Who? by Leo Lionni Who is That, Cat the Cat? by Mo Willems Jasper & Joop by Olivier Dunrea Toot by Leslie Patricelli DVDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Still Mine Hobbit Vampire Academy Elmo and Friends Secret Life of Toys.

The first clue for the 2014 Bar-B-Q Days Medallion Hunt is published below. Additional clues, if necessary, will be published in the July 9 and 16 Heralds. The same rules apply as last year. The search area includes all of the Belle Plaine city limits). A map of the city limits can be found at www.belleplainemn.com. The medallion is located on public property and is not more than 6 feet off the ground. It is not on the Historical House property or inside Tiger Park

baseball field. Those searching on foot are encouraged to use the tunnel to cross Highway 169. The medallion is about 2 inches in diameter and has "Belle Plaine Bar-B-Q Days" inscribed on it. The prize for finding it is $100 in Belle Plaine Bucks. If you find it, call Tom Meger at Golden Touch Jewelry at 873-2265. The coin was found last year by Ed Witt following the posting of a fourth clue the first day of Bar-B-Q Days. He found it stuffed in the dirt up against a

Clue 1

This little light of mine, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m gonna let it shine, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m stuck in the alley, but still on cloud nine. Be the go-getter, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all seek the strobe, Your rainbow will blossom throughout the globe. Bar-B-Que is definitely the flavor of the cake, For everything there is a season, it keeps me awake. You have to find the handle or your dreams could fade away, I demand that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thorough and hope you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay. I sit only feet from this early warning system, Could be red herring if you are a victim. Holy Moses, my back it to the wall, The balance of power right behind the eight ball.

storm sewer across the street from Century Park south of Highway 169. It marked the 30th anniversary since the last time Witt found the medallion in 1983.

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Advanced carnival ride tickets for Bar-B-Q Days are now on sale at a number of locations. Bar-B-Q Days will take place July 18-20. You can get your tickets at a discounted price until noon on July 18 at the following locations: Belle Plaine Festivals and Events, Genesis Town and Country, Otto Drug Express and Variety Galore, Borough Bowl, Cenex Convenience Store, State Bank of Belle Plaine, Cobornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Superstore, Steffenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hardware, Cornerstone State Bank, Dawnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Salon and Sparetime Tavern. A strip of 10 tickets purchased in advance costs $17. After the 12 noon deadline on July 18, the cost will be $2.50 per ticket throughout the weekend. Each ticket is good for one ride for any age.

Food Shelf to Accept Donations at Parade

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Thirty Years Ago This Week

Coming to the Patients The Belle Plaine Lutheran Homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in-house dental office in 1984 was made possible through the efforts of, from left, Dr. Robert Miller, Lutheran Home Administrator Rev. Robert W. Schlicht and Dr. Steven Jabs. Two New Prague brothers, John and Mark Berg, ages 16 and 14, were plucked from the overflow of the Minnesota River that Friday evening as they clung to a tree in the swollen stream. The boys, accompanied by Father Dennis Dempsey of St. Wenceslaus Church in New Prague, had been on a bike outing when they apparently attempted to cross the flooded bottom road leading into Blakeley. As the water deepened, the bikes were swept away. It was the second week in a row that a river rescue had to be made in Blakeley. Marilyn Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien was pictured in the Herald that week standing in a cornfield near her home, where some of the stalks on the Fourth of July exceeded 6 feet. Mrs. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien said the field was planted by Roger Stier before the final snow fell that spring. Due to an increase in case loads, the Scott County Board approved the hiring of three additional assistant county attorneys for a limited period of time at a salary of $23,542 each. The Bar-B-Q Days Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Banquet would be held July 15. The 22 candidates in 1984 were Jane Bigaouette, Ann Buesgens, Sue Buszmann, Bev Effertz, Pam Farrar, Bernadette Gregory, Heidi Harsh, Susie Hartman, Vicki Hoelz, Debbie James, Patti Laabs, Ann Manthe, Sarah Riesgraf, Sandi Schmidt, Jody Schmitz, Laurie Schroeder, Valerie Sexton, Jenny Steinessen, Doreen Taylor, Susie Siegler, Romi Schneider and Stacy Kerkow. A 37-year-old Le Sueur man, Dennis C. Johnson, was killed in an auto accident in Sharon Township that Sunday. Doreen Taylor, daughter of Robert Taylor of rural Belle Plaine, was one of the top 15 semifinalists at the 13th annual Miss National Teenager Pageant. Miss Taylor won the Essay portion, for which she was awarded a $4,000 scholarship

to Millikin University in Decator, Ill. She also won the $7,000 Johnson & Wales scholarship in Providence, R.I. A free kiddie run would be added to that yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feature of the Bar-B-Q Days newlynamed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bull Run,â&#x20AC;? on Sunday morning, July 22. The Belle Plaine town baseball team split two games that week, pounding Chaska 12-2 and losing to Shakopee 9-8. Terry Knop pitched the whole game against Chaska and got the win.

60 Years Ago (1954)

In Oakland, Calif., occurred the death of Mrs. Henry Sunders, formerly Johanna McCarthy of Belle Plaine. She was a daughter of John and Katherine McCarthy, pioneer settlers of this community. Miss Rosemary McCourtney was to portray â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sister Barbaraâ&#x20AC;? in the Rochester Story at the centennial pageant being presented in Rochester. Arthur O. Johnson, native of West Union, passed away at Nagel Hospital in Waconia at the age of 66. It was the quietest July 4th in Belle Plaine that most could remember. Carol Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oswin Scott of Carver, became the bride of Paul A. Moen, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Moen of Mankato. Mrs. Maurice Hanlon, nee Sharkey, died at her home in Minneapolis. She was a native of Derrynane Township. At St. Thomas Church was to take place the silver jubilee of its pastor, Rev. Michael P. Foy. Otto Sellnow, Belle Plaine native, died unexpectedly of pneumonia at his home in Staples. He was 58 years old. Beverly Fifield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.G. Fifield of St. Peter, became the bride of

Merwyn Roufs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Roufs of Belle Plaine. Norwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pioneer structure, the old Peter Effertz hotel, built in 1872, was being wrecked to make way for a remodeled smaller building. Ray Ahrens and Leander Gansen were chairmen in charge of Centennial vault burial at the borough park. There were to be various articles, papers, records and pictures put in a sealed vault, which would not be opened until the year 2054. Another big feature had been added to the Centennial for entertainment. There was to be a street dance on the west half of Main Street. Evengeline Kohman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kohman of Carver, became the bride of Dale M. Stai, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Stai of Sisseton, S.D. A baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold McConnell, Blakeley, was said to be the largest ever born in St. Francis Hospital. The young man came into the world weighing 13 pounds and measured 21 1/4 inches. He was delivered by Dr. C.J. Olson.

90 Years Ago (1924)

As the growing season went into July, there was no complaint regarding crop prospects. Reuben Frank and his bride arrived from Oregon for a visit with his folks in Belle Plaine Township. St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church observed Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day with a picnic in the grove on the Mrs. Henry Holste farm. Mrs. S.A. Hooper of St. Paul, accompanied by the former Bessie Hooper from Dallas, Ore., were back for a visit in their girlhood home. It was Bessieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first visit in 30 years,

Most Belle Plaine people went to Jordan for the Fourth, where the Belle Plaine ball team played, losing a 6-7 game. The fake Army officer who figured in a check-forging stunt in Belle Plaine earlier that year and pulled a gun on Fred Keup when the latter attempted to apprehend him, was finally captured in St. Paul. Police found in his room several nifty Army uniforms. Prohibition had brought hijacking to this area. When two Jordan men were hauling a load of moonshine to the city, a car with two men in it forced the Jordan car into the ditch. When the driver of the moonshine car was slow in responding to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;hands upâ&#x20AC;? demand, he got a bullet in his arm. The state highway department was ready to spend $200,000 on improving the main trunk highway through Scott County from Shakopee to the Le Sueur County line. Speeding automobiles with fatal results were not unknown. In south Le Sueur County, three men met death when their auto raced down a hill, and eight persons were killed at a railroad crossing at Eagle Lake, west of Mankato. All the immediate family and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Conran Schlingman gathered at the family home in Blakeley for a big reunion on the 4th.

120 Years Ago (1894)

Belle Plaine did not make much effort to celebrate the Fourth, but drew a large crowd. There were competing dance platforms. Attorneys M.E. Foley of Adrian and P.W. Morrison of Norwood were the speakers of the day. In the horse race, the Ronayne nag from St. Thomas won, and in the pony race John Mannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s steed from Faxon was the winner. St. Paul promoters scheduled a boxing bout in Belle Plaine, but the local public refused to buy tickets at one dollar per. J.H. Johnson, Pat Sherlock and John McGran were delegated to the Populist state convention held in Minneapolis. At the Republican county convention held in Jordan, Sam Bowler, J.C. Morrison and R.J. Henderson were the Belle Plaine delegates. The Belle Plaine Fire Department was organized with 40 members. F.C. Irwin was chief, James Mangan assistant chief, J.A. Schoell secretary and R.A. Stratton treasurer. The foreman of the engine company was Martin Kelleher, of the hose company F.J. Whitlock, and of the hook and ladder company Frank Werrick. The finance committee consisted of H.B. Conlon, D.M. Cavanaugh and Julius Seiberlich. As the railroad strike continued, the local depot force was reduced to one man, and Traynorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s section crew at Belle Plaine and Collinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; crew at Blakeley were also reduced to one man.

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Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, On July 11 I will be participating in the Relay For Life of Scott County which is held at Vaughan Field at Shakopee West Junior High. I have been involved with this event for about 14 years now and I am always amazed at how many people are not aware of it. There is no better place to be and help Finish the Fight against this horrible disease called CANCER! One of the things taking place that afternoon/evening is the Lilly Oncology Canvas Art Exhibit; this Showcase is all original artwork by survivors and caregivers as they make their way through their cancer journeys. I will be making a point to visit that! It will be from 5-7 p.m. in the school. Last year Scott County did a fantastic job of helping us Collect items for the Hope Lodge, the committee also served dinner and provided entertainment in August of last year too. The Relay For Life of Scott County committee was awarded the Community of Hope award from the American Cancer Society for this effort and we share that award with ALL of Scott County! Bringing awareness to Mission, Advocacy and Education is just one of the things that are stimulating about this event and the planning Committee! We are again asking Scott County to bring items for the Hope Lodge this year. Hope Lodge residents LOVE to play bingo and picking out the prize is one of the highlights, so we thought it would be nice to bring prizes for bingo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; patients enjoy finding that new item that may not have been there before. Please bring items such as: Note Cards, Puzzle Books, Lotion and Travel size toiletry, Journals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stationary - Calendars, Soft Slippers, Card games, Small Games like Poker, Slots etc. You could also give Gift cards from Wal-Mart, Target, Michaels and JoAnnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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Foster Pet Care Needed Volunteers are needed to provide temporary foster pet homes for puppies, cats, rabbits, kitten litters and dogs in Carver, Scott and Hennepin counties. The Carver-Scott Humane Society is without a permanent shelter, so all abandoned pets are housed in foster care until permanent adoption occurs. Once or twice a month the foster family comes with the pet to a public adoption day for three hours, held in Eden Prairie and Chaska. The Society provides medical care, food and litter. Volunteers provide a safe, loving home for an average of three to six months. If you could help a needy pet by fostering or donating litter or unopened pet food, please call the Society at 368-3553, line 4. More information about the Society is also available at www.carverscoths.org.

River City Daysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 5K Run to Help Southern Valley Alliance All profits from the Chaska River City Days 5K run Saturday, July 26, will go to Belle Plaine-based Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women. The race begins and ends in Chaskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic downtown City Square Park. Registration for the run is at 7 a.m. Last year, a few hundred runners helped raise about $1,000 for SVABW. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I tip my hat to the Chaska area chiropractors for holding such a great benefit for South-

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Road Repairs Has Counties Looking to Federal Government (continued from page 1) County Road 51 (West 250th Street) was also damaged by the impacts of the storms, said Mitch Rasmussen, Scott County’s highway engineer. All four county roads were significantly damaged by floodwaters, mudslides and washouts of ravines supporting roadbeds. Scott County is estimating it will cost $100,000 to clean up County Road 6 and $200,000 to clean up County Road 51. Repairs will bring a significantly higher cost. Pavement repairs to County Road 6 could reach $500,000 if Union Pacific Railroad destroyed the road with its heavy equipment hauling materials to repair the tracks running along the road and through Blakeley, Rasmussen said. Damage to the bridge the county built along County Road 6 could reach $700,000. Along County Road 60, Scott County is estimating costs could reach $500,000 if the road is not rebuilt. If Scott County rebuilds it, the cost could reach $2 million. Repairing County Road 1 is the most expensive undertaking. Preliminary estimates on repairing the road could be $2 to $3 million, Rasmussen said. Belle Plaine and Blakeley aren’t the only areas in Scott County to endure road damage. Scott County has over 20 areas along county roads where preliminary damage estimates approach $2 million, he said. The county will be looking to FEMA for financial assistance for repairing and rebuilding roads. Given the amount of traffic some of the rural roads carry, Rasmussen said some roads might not be rebuilt im-

mediately if the county does not receive ample FEMA funding. “No one has an extra $3-$6 million set aside to rebuild roads,” he said. In a case where the ravine supporting the roadbed is washed away, rebuilding the roadbed is a difficult and expensive issue to ponder. “You don’t is the easiest answer,” Rasmussen said. “Soil walls or sheeting is the expensive answer.”

Sibley County

Across the river in Sibley County, Tim Becker, the county’s highway engineer, is pondering the cost and how to repair a 150-plus foot section of County Road 6 (Scenic Byway Road) that washed down the hillside, unable to withstand the water and mud coming down a hillside 70 feet above, he said. The section of County Road 6 that failed is about 2½ miles west of Highway 25, not far from Crahan Lane, in Faxon Township. Becker is looking to FEMA for help. Preliminary estimates say the washout will cost about $1.3 million to repair. Currently, Sibley County’s state aid funding for road repair is $3 million. Even with FEMA money, Becker expects the repairs won’t occur until 2015. Sibley County will be looking for federal or additional state aid to help pay for repairs to washouts along County Road 6. He noted a significant washout along County Road 6 near 291st Avenue between the William Mueller & Sons and Sibley County Aggregate pits. He expects County Road 6 between County Road 5 and Henderson will be open this week.

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Union Hill St. John’s Catholic Church St. Scholastica Church Father Dave and Deacon Bob Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Servers: Gloria Lemke, Mitchel & Hunter Pomije and Will Fahey Saturday Mass at 8:15 p.m. at St. Scholastica Servers: Joseph & Trenton Huebl Sunday Mass at 8 a.m. at St. Scholastica Servers: Allison Odenthal and Sarah Colwell Mass Wednesday 5 p.m.- St. John’s - Confessions follow ***** Father Dave was honored at a birthday party last Friday evening at the farm home of his parents near Cannon Falls. Some from here celebrated with him. We also wish him a Happy Birthday. The New Prague Area Community Band played in the Fire Rescue Days parade in New Market Saturday and we played a concert at the Lonsdale Civic Center Sunday afternoon. A large crowd of music lovers enjoyed it. Granddaughter Sydney Smith of Shakopee, spent five days at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, participating in basketball camp. She will be in 9th grade and has played traveling basketball for 3 years. The former Kmart camping friends and family met this weekend at Allanson’s Park in Henderson for the annual Sauerkraut Days festivities. The group of 15 camping families enjoyed the weekend despite the flooded roads and

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extra miles to get there. Many enjoyed the different events including the car show, the 5K run, the owl parade, the bands in the park, and also the Grand Day Parade on Sunday. A potluck supper was held for all the campers on Saturday night with about 50 campers in attendance. We appreciate our friends in Henderson for having a great celebration despite all the detours, rain and obstacles they had to figure out. Humor Corner: Two Norwegians were walking down the street in St. Paul when they met the neighborhood priest with his arm in a cast. “Vhat happened to your arm, Fadder?” asked Sven. “I slipped in the bathtub and broke it.” Father said. Later Sven asked his buddy, “vhat is a bath tub?” “How should I know” said his friend, “I’m not Catlick.”

Fr. Burns will say Mass at St Thomas on Saturday, July 26, at 4 p.m. The schedule for Masses at St. Anne’s with Father George officiating is Saturdays at 5:15 p.m., and Sundays 8 and 10:30 a.m. Jill Karels and Corey Wagner were married at St Anne’s in Le Sueur Saturday with Fr George officiating. A reception and dance was held at The Roadhaus Event Center in Henderson. Jill is the daughter of Randy and the late Kathy Karels, and many friends and neighbors from St Thomas attended. Members of the wedding party also participated in the Owl Parade Many St Thomas folks were spotted enjoying Sauerkraut Days in Henderson. Despite

the flooding and detours, a huge crowd partook in all of the activities. A record number of spectators watched the Sunday parade. Members of the Holden clan enjoyed a week at the cabin in Wisconsin From the archives: Rev. Foy would celebrate the Silver Jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood on July 15 at St. Thomas Catholic Church Marvel Holtz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Holtz of Le Sueur, became the bride of Richard Connelly, son of Mr. and Mrs. James D. Connelly of St. Thomas. 60 years ago BPH Water is dropping and weather looks a little nicer. Have a great holiday weekend. Written by Loni’s Ghost Writer.

Belle Plaine Police Report

The week of June 23-29, Belle South Willow Street reported Plaine police responded to the at 3:34 p.m. a possible phone following selected calls: scam. Friday, June 27 Monday, June 23 Police stopped a vehicle near A woman went to the police the intersection of East Enterstation at 11:58 a.m. to file a prise Drive and South Meridian harassment report. An officer Street at 10:48 a.m. The officer took photos and documented was instructed to seize the license plates because they were the claim. A person on the 800 block previously impounded. of West Main Street called for A person on the 1000 block medical help at 4:20 p.m. A of Scott Lane called for mediwoman suffering cardiac issues cal help at 11:08 a.m. A woman was transported to an area hos- was transported to an area hospital. pital. A man stopped on the 1000 A woman on the 1000 block block of East Orchard Street at of East Enterprise Drive asked 10:24 p.m. was cited for driv- police at 9:48 p.m. to unlock a vehicle. ing after license revocation. Saturday, June 28 Tuesday, June 24 A man reported at 1:03 p.m. A person on the 400 block of a vehicle all over the road near North Linden Street called for the intersection of Highway medical help at 12:44 a.m. re169 and Belle Plaine Trail. The garding the well being of a man driver was cited for driving af- in the family. ter license revocation. A woman on the 1000 block of East Enterprise Drive called Wednesday, June 25 The driver of a vehicle stopped for medical help at 11:32 a.m. at 12:20 a.m. near the intersec- A man was having an adverse tion of East Forest and North reaction to medication. He was Walnut streets for failing to transported to an area hospital. obey a stop sign was also cit- A property-damage crash near ing for driving with an invalid the intersection of East Church and North Walnut streets was license. reported at 4:58 p.m. Thursday, June 26 A woman on the 800 block A person on the 100 block of West Main Street called for of West Church Street called medical help. A man fell out of for medical help at 11:49 p.m. bed and was injured. He was A woman was having trouble transported to an area hospital. breathing and was transported to an area hospital. Police assisted a man locked out of his vehicle on the 1000 Sunday, June 29 block of East Enterprise Drive A woman on the 800 block of South Elm Street called for at 5:33 a.m. A woman on the 200 block of medical help at 2:17 a.m. A man hit his head. She took him

to the hospital before the ambulance arrived. A woman on the 200 block of South Chestnut Street reported at 3:23 a.m. the theft of a purse. The purse was later recovered and police are investigating. A man on the 200 block of East Evergreen Drive reported at 4:49 p.m. two bikes were deposited on his front lawn. The owners of the bikes are unknown. Police brought the bike to the garage for storage. A man on the 900 block of East Enterprise Drive asked police at 9:55 p.m. to unlock a vehicle.

Fire Calls

The week of June 23-29, Belle Plaine firefighters responded to the calls that included: Monday, June 23 Firefighters assisted Scott County Emergency Management at 3:30 p.m. providing access to the village of Blakeley. Tuesday, June 24 Firefighters were dispatched to a house fire on the 100 block of South Willow Street at 7:44 a.m. They were cancelled en route. Burned toast. Thursday, June 26 At 9:17 a.m., firefighters responded to a fire alarm on the 600 block of West Main Street. It was a false alarm. Friday, June 27 Firefighters responded to a property-damage crash – a single-vehicle rollover – near the intersection of Highway 169 and 270th Street.

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Meets at Cardinal Ridge Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. to play Euchre & 500. Treats follow. Join & have a great time. Contact Margaret Lawson (952) 873-2239. ARTS AND CRAFTS

Looking for something to do? Come and enjoy some fun and unique projects with us. We might do something with sand, paint or glue; you will have to wait and see. Each session will be different, so call now to reserve your spot! GRADES: 1-4 DATES: Tuesday & Thursday Session 2: July 15 & 17 TIME: 12:30-2:30 pm LOCATION: Chatfield Elem, PS Room 1 INSTRUCTOR: Becky Luskey COST: $25.00 per session WEE CAMP

This three day camp is for 3 and 4 year olds that want to meet some new friends. Our day will include projects, games, stories, songs, & much more. Sign up now and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on the fun. Participants must be potty trained and bring a backpack or bag to bring home their projects. Sign up for one or more sessions. Each session will have a different theme and activities. AGE: 3 & 4 Year Olds DATES: Tuesday - Thursday Session 3: July 15, 16, 17 TIME: 9-11 am LOCATION: Chatfield Elem, PS Room 1 INSTRUCTOR: Becky Luskey & Tracy Witt COST: $25.00 per session PRAIRIE FIRE CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S THEATER

Do you want to be an actor this summer? Join the Prairie Fire Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theater in performing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wizard of Ozâ&#x20AC;? for the Belle Plaine area community. Register with Community Education. Parents and volunteers are needed for makeup and tickets on show dates and sound and lights during rehearsals and performances. Please bring a water bottle and snack to rehearsals. GRADES: 3-8 DATES: Monday-Saturday, July 21-26 LOCATION: Oak Crest Elementary COST: $55.00 WEIGHT ROOM/OPEN GYM

Youth using the weight room will have a coach(es) available for assistance on following the weightlifting workout program for all sessions. The workout sessions consist of speed/agility, explosive training, weight training and ab/core training. A gym will be available for basketball or volleyball, when not in use for another activity. DATES: Mon - Thurs, June 9-July 31 TIMES: 7-8:30 am, HS Students 8:30-10 am, HS Students 10-11:30 am, JH Students 4:30 - 6:00 pm All Students LOCATION: BPHS COST: $50.00 (Summer Pass) GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP

This camp is for boys and girls in grades K - 2. Participants will learn basic skills and techniques, build self-esteem, encourage teamwork and fair play - all in a fun and challenging environment. T-shirts will be given to all participants. GIRLS Grades K-2 June 23-26 10:30-12 noon COACH: Doug Anderson LOCATION: Oak Crest Elem, Gym COST: $30.00 Campers will receive daily instruction in the fundamentals of the game of basketball with a particular emphasis on shooting and ballhandling. Campers will participate in various competitions and have a lot of fun! GIRLS Grades 3-5 July 14-17 12-1:30 pm GIRLS Grades 6-9 July 14-17 1011:30 am GIRLS Grades 10-12 July 14-17 8:30-10 am COACH: Randy Carlson LOCATION: BPHS, South Gym COST: $50.00 TENNIS

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cover the basic game rules and fundamentals of the forehand, backhand, volley and serve. Games rules & knowledge of the court will be covered. Ball & racket skills will be included with alternative game play scenarios. Learning game play, skill work, scoring & having fun go hand & hand in this session. Pre-test and post-test drills will be conducted at this camp. Session 2: This session will include everthing covered in Session 1, along with more advanced techniques & drills. Tradional & alternative scoring will be taught. Specific game strategies will be discussed & demonstrated. Players will be taught according to their current ability & introduced to skill sets to bring them to the next level. Pre-test and post-test drills will be conducted at this camp. Session 3: This session will include all of the above sessions, along with advanced techniques in each area of play. The introduction to spin control will be drilled every day. Double strategy, top-spin, under-spin, and slice serves will be worked on. Players will be taught advanced strategy at their current level, with introduction & drills to advance their game to the next level. Pre-test and post-test drills will be conducted at this camp. DATES: Monday - Thursday, July 14-17 (Friday, July 18 - rain makeup) GRADES/TIME: Session 1 (Grades 2-4): 8:30-9:45 am COST: $35.00 Session 2 (Grades 5-7): 9:4511:30 am COST: $40.00 Session 3 (Grades 8-12): 11:30-1:15 pm COST: $45.00 LOCATION: Tennis Courts (Oak Crest) INSTRUCTOR: Dana Otto and the BPHS Tennis Team MINNESOTA TWINS Vs Cleveland Indians

Enjoy the beauty of outdoor baseball . . . . Target Field. Provides a unique combination of stunning spaces & dramatic views. Cheer for the Twins as they take on the Indians!! DATE: Wednesday, July 23 TIME: Depart at 10:00 am Return at 4:00 pm COST: $28.00 (includes transportation & ticket to the game) DEADLINE: JULY 2 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 Jordan from 8:30-12 noon. Parents are responsible for transportation. Track T-shirts will be given to all participants. DATE: Monday - Friday, July 28 - August 1 AGES/TIME: Session 1: 8:3010am (5-6 year olds) Session 2: 8:30-10:30 am (7-12 year olds) LOCATION: Athletic Complex (Oak Crest) INSTRUCTOR: BPHS Track & Field Coaches COST: $20.00

grade - flag) LOCATION: Practice Football Field (Behind Chatfield Elem.) INSTRUCTOR: Doug Anderson COST: $25.00 (Grades K-2) $35.00 (Grades 3-8) 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 12 Coaching Meeting at 7 pm BPHS, Commons Thursday, August 14 Equipment Handout & Weigh ins at 6:30 pm BPHS, North Gym Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October 9 Practices at Chatfield Elem. Rec Fields Saturdays, September 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October 11 League Play, HS Athletic Complex League play will include some local travel. 3rd & 4th Grade Information (In-House) IMPORTANT DATES: Thursday, August 14 Equipment Handout at 7:30 pm BPHS, North Gym Saturdays, September 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October 11 Practice at Chatfield Elem. Rec Fields TIME: 10-11:30 am INSTRUCTORS: 5th & 6th Grade - Volunteer Parents COST: $60.00 (Payment must accompany registration) DEADLINE: July 11 3rd & 4th Grade - HS Football Coaches & Players GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

This program will introduce young athletes to the game of volleyball. The primary emphasis will be placed on teaching the most basic individual volleyball skills and rules. Sportsmanship and team skills will also be emphasized to begin developing well-rounded players. This program is under the direction of Community Services, HS Coaches/players and/or adult volunteers. DATES: Saturdays, Sept. 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Oct. 11 GRADES/ TIME: 3rd/4th Grade: 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10am $30.00 5th & 6th Grade: 10-11am Travel Schedule - Sept. 13-Oct 11 with mid-week practice $35.00 LOCATION: BPHS, South Gym Youth Recreation EXTREME ROBOTICS: BATTLEBOTS

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It is hard to believe that it is July 1st already and the big 4th of July weekend is just around the corner. At school we are busy trying to finalize our hires for next year and work continues on cleaning and updating our facilities and grounds. One of the big changes that will greet students as they return to school is the implementation of our Enhanced Learning Initiative (ELI) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; often referred to as our 1 to 1 iPad implementation. In this program, all students in Kindergarten through grade 12 will be provided with an iPad for their use. Students in K through grade 2 will have access to the devices during the school day while all others will be able to take the device home and have access 24/7 during the school year. Before voting to move forward with this program, we had a lengthy debate and discussion about the device that we were going to provide to students. Google ChromeBooks and iPads were both reviewed and both can bring great value to the education process. In the end, we determined that the iPad was the best fit for our district and for what we hope to accomplish with the devices. I want to emphasize that the device alone is not going to change education and will never replace a teacher. The device is a tool to be used by our teachers and students to better allow students to display their learning, to personalize learning to individual needs and to better collaborate on learning with others. We are in the process of setting up Parent Information Nights and the iPad Rollout Nights for early to mid August for parents of students in grades 7-12. Parent Information Nights have been set for August 4, August 5 and August 6 with meeting times at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. At these meetings, parents will be able to learn more about the Enhanced Learning Initiative and will receive the necessary forms required for issuance of the iPad. On August 18th, 19th and 20th, students in grades 7-12 will have the opportunity to pick up their device once all forms and fees are turned in. The Parent Information Nights and the iPad Rollout Nights will be held at Oak Crest Elementary. Students attending Oak Crest will receive their iPads shortly after the school year has begun. Parent Information will be provided during the back to school conferences on Tuesday, Sept. 2nd and Wednesday, Sept. 3rd. Forms and fees will be explained at that time and will be collected then as well. Our goal is to have iPads out to students by the second or third week of school. Finally, for our students in grade K-2 only a signed Acceptable Use Form will be required since these devices will not be leaving school. Once the school year is up and running, devices will be made available to students through their individual classrooms. Our goal is that this will happen by the third or fourth week of school. A letter outlining more details regarding the Enhanced Learning Initiative will be mailed out to all parents of incoming students sometime next week. Have a great 4th of July everyone! 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!

Minnesota School of Business Out of Business in Shakopee Citing a significant decline in the number of students taking classes at the Minnesota School of Businessesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Shakopee campus, the school recently announced it is closing the campus in Town Square Mall. The school just south of the intersection of Highway 169 and County Road 69 closed June 30. The schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus in

Shakopee will be merged with MSOB campuses in Richfield, Lakeville and Plymouth, the Shakopee Valley News recently reported. MSOBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shakopee campus opened in 20006, offering classes in health science, creative media, legal science, technology, and private business.

communications director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite a small footprint there. I think the only way to do that would be up (a second floor) and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite expensive.â&#x20AC;? The ECC school board did not take a vote on the proposal its task forces have worked on formulating since the fall of 2012. Follow-up talks on the recommendations are expected in upcoming meetings, the Chaska Herald recently reported. If the board asks voters for approval, the referendum vote would be in November. If approved by voters in the

district, the work would be done in time for the 2017-18 school year. The district will need the space. By the 2018-19 school year, it expects between 400 and 700 additional students. The proposal, if approved, will provide long-term solutions, said Chanhassen High School Principal Tim Dorway. The district, which includes East Union Elementary School nine miles northeast of Belle Plaine, is not planning any significant changes in its schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attendance boundaries until after a referendum vote.

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Three students from Belle Plaine recently earned a diploma from Alexandria Technical and Community College. Included and their major are Brandon Bast (Carpentry), Jessy Dols (Law Enforcement) and Luke Schmidt (Mechatronics). Justin Lundborg of Belle Plaine graduated from Vermilion Community College with honors, earning a degree in Natural Resource Technology â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Forestry/Wildlife. Kathryn Hankins of Belle Plaine, studying Nursing and Health Sciences, made the spring Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Graduating from the University of Minnesota Duluth from Belle Plaine were Ashley Boecker (Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Marketing B B A, Financial Markets Finance B B A, departmental honors); Larissa Boecker (Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Health Care Management B B A); and Katie Read (Bachelor of Applied Science Degree, Unified Early Childhood Studies). Nicholas Zurn of Belle Plaine was named to the spring Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University. Katelyn Zurn of Belle Plaine was named to the spring Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List at the College of St. Benedict.

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Le Sueur Plans for Interchange, Rest Area Taking Shape

SCHS Gets $45,000 Grant

Plans for a new interchange and rest area along Highway 169 are expected to come into sharper focus at a meeting Friday (June 27) between officials from the City of Le Sueur, engineers from Bolton & Menk, Le Sueur County, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) and Cambria. The meeting is expected to include review of various proposed final designs for an interchange and rest area near the quartz countertop plant in Le Sueur. Mn/DOT’s ideal location for the new five-acre rest area was nixed when the owners of land behind Wolf Motors rejected a

proposal to sell. That leaves a portion of city-owned land by the water tower on the west side of Highway 169 as the most likely site for a rest area replacing the one on the east side of the highway Cambria bought for space to expand its plant in Le Sueur, the Le Sueur NewsHerald recently reported. But much of the $7 million rest stop replacement project is not yet funded. The city received a $2.1 million grant last year. Le Sueur County expects to chip in about $600,000 to the project, money that would improve County Road 28 near the rest area.

The Scott County Historical Society (SCHS) announced it has received a Toro Foundation grant of $45,000 in support of its Museum Garden Landscape Project. This grant will allow the Society to better serve its communities, implement identified strategic plan actions and further its mission. The board and staff discussed in detail the opportunities presented by this grant that will have the biggest impact for the long-term. The project includes designing and implementing a comprehensive, efficient landscape plan that includes: replacing the current inefficient irrigation system, creating a garden that complements the historic 1920s Stans House, and increasing opportunities for educational programs, interpretation and community involvement.

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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 July 7 at 6 p.m. at Belle Plaine Government Center. • School Board Meetings at Junior High Library ~ 2nd Monday of each month: meetings are scheduled as a work session; 4th Monday of each month: Regular business meetings for the board, Finance starts at 5:30 p.m. and regular at 6 p.m. For more information or if a holiday interferes, call (952) 873-2400 or go online at www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us • Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women now has free on-site childcare available during weekly evening and daytime women's support groups. If you or someone you know is or has been a victim of domestic violence, please call SVA at (952) 873-4214 for more information regarding the times and locations of the groups. Mondays: Mom's/Women's Prayer Group: Meeting from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call Amy for details and location (952) 484-9100. Tuesdays: 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.) • Community Wide Grief Group from 4-5:30 p.m. at The Lutheran Home Chapel (June through July) 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. 2nd Friday of the Month: Steak Fry at the Belle Plaine Vet’s Club, Steak or Shrimp, 5:30-8 p.m. 2nd Saturday of the Month: B.P. Historical Society Open Meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the Historical House Muesum. 3rd Monday of the Month: Vet's Club Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Club. 3rd Tuesday of the Month: Sportsman's Club Meeting at the Vets Club in Belle Plaine at 7 p.m. For more information, call Maynhardt (952) 873-4395. 3rd Thursday of the Month: VFW Auxiliary meeting at 7 p.m. at the Vets Club. VFW Men at 7:30 p.m. at the Club.

Work Comes in Well Over Budget

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) has a tough choice to make with the Highway 22 improvement project in Gaylord – scale back the project or pay the higher-thanexpected bid to the only company interested in the job. The improvement project is expected to cost about $10.1 million. William Mueller & Sons of Hamburg was the only bidder for the job. The company offered a bid approximately $1 million over the engineer’s estimate, the Gaylord Hub recently reported. The root of the problem apparently is the number of projects Mn/DOT is conducting in the southern half of the state and the limited number of companies interested or able to take them on. Of the more than 30 projects on Mn/DOT’s schedule, 12 are in southern Minnesota. Eleven of the 12 projects had only one bidder for them. Mn/DOT believes the late start of a busy construction season prompted companies to focus on taking on fewer jobs.

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Green Isle Residents Want Answers on The Wrong Kind of Flooding Homeowner Claims Flawed System Backed Sewage into His Basement Jason Voight was one of several Green Isle residents who wanted answers from the city council last Tuesday (June 24). He was one of homeowners who believed the flooding they endured after the June 19 storm could have been avoided or at least been less severe. “I had 20 inches of sewage in my basement,” he told the city council. Residents believe a flawed sanitary sewage system, one allowing infiltration of storm water, led to homeowners along Fourth Street and Western Avenue on the west side of town experiencing sewage backing up into their basements. The foul backups occurred after Green Isle and other area communities received approximately eight inches of rain to alreadysaturated ground June 19. The area around Fourth Street and Western Avenue is the lowest portion of the small city. Voight claimed the issue was raised during a heavy rainfall two years ago. But when the water receded, the issue was dropped. The former city engineer was blamed, though nobody can say how or why. “Something is definitely wrong,” Councilor Mark Wentzlaff said. He supported setting up a meeting to get to the bottom of the current flooding. “We need answers.” Voight claimed he spent over $1,200 the weekend after the storm cleaning up his basement after sanitary waste backed up into the basement on the 700 block of Fourth Street. He said the backup ruined personal items belonging to his children and his family. “It’s all gone,” he said. Three other residents on the block endured similar damage, he said. Voight is also concerned because of reports the manual emergency pump that serves the area was prematurely shut off. He wants to know who’s decision it was to turn off the pump. Belle Plaine “You know how much my house isHerald worth now that it’s flooded twice? Absolutely nothing,” he said. The council endured the comments from Voight and his frustrated neighbors at the June 24 meeting. Mayor Dale ZumBerge and the rest of the council promised residents they

would call representatives from the city’s contract engineering firm (I & S Engineers) and water systems (Peoples Service) to appear before the council and address the issues at an upcoming meeting.

additional stop sign at Third or Seventh streets. But after some discussion, councilors opted against the sign at Third Street and unanimously approved making the corner of Fourth Street and Western Avenue a four-way stop.

Voight and his neighbors also vented their concerns on when the stop sign the council previously approved for Fourth Street at Western would be installed. Voight, speaking for he and neighbors, said motorists drive too fast in the area. “Somebody’s going to get killed,” he said. ZumBerge said he’d heard from “a number of people” -- a number he later said was about a half-dozen – that believe the council’s decision to add a stop sign at Fourth Street was “a dumb idea.” Voight disputed that and said there were several residents in the area that wanted the safety measure. Addressing concerns the single stop sign would not do enough to slow drivers, the council considered adding an

In other action at the June 24 meeting, the Green Isle City Council: • Paid bills totaling $27,285.20. • Discussed ideas for addressing acts of vandalism by a group of juveniles in the community. The ideas included the use of a motion-sensitive game camera and varying the hours the deputy assigned to Green Isle is in the city. • Discussed Green Isle’s curfew ordinance. It is currently 10 p.m. for children age 16 and younger, midnight for children until they reach age 18. • Scheduled a 2015 budget workshop with the city’s financial/budget accounting firm, AEM Financial. It will be held after the council’s July 22 meeting.

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New Prague City Pool Options All Have Hefty Price Tag If New Prague wants to upgrade its municipal pool offerings to resident, most of the options come at a significant cost, the city council was recently told. The city council was informed of five possible options. Other than closing the pool and demolishing it, the options all come with a six-figure price tag, possibly more. The cheapest option, the council recently considered is closing the pool (and demolishing it). The cost is $47,400 to $55,200. Repairing the pool is projected to cost between $471,481 and $516,780. Converting the

pool to a spray pad/wet deck area without a pool, the New Prague Times recently reported, would cost from $491,400 to $558,600. Renovating and expanding the pool is projected to cost between $1.4 and $1.6 million. Depending on how much the city wants to spend on the pool, the options include a zero-depth entry for toddlers and a waterslide. The city could also build a new outdoor aquatic facility, a facility that could be expanded. It could be located on the Armory site. Ballpark estimates have it costing around $4.5 million.

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Procurement Specialist Perform professional expertise for the contracting of services & the procurement of goods & services to ensure that the County is in compliance with State statute & County policy. This position negotiates monitors, manages & evaluates contracts & purchases. MQs: Requires a High School Diploma or GED. Requires equivalency of a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in business, finance, public administration or a related field & 2 years of experience working with contracts, service agreements, purchasing or directly related. Volume purchasing, formal bidding process & contract negotiations experience highly desirable. Salary Range: $44,864 to $56,120 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DOQ. Selection: Rating of Training & Experience. Job Closing: 07/10/14. Apply online at www.co.scott.mn.us. EOE Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work together.

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Legal Notices CITY OF BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC NOTICE The Belle Plaine Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 7:05 p.m., or as soon thereafter as persons may reasonably be heard, and the Belle Plaine City Council will also conduct a public hearing on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as persons may reasonably be heard, at City Hall, 218 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011. The purpose of the hearings is to receive and consider public comment on the following requests by Shawn Larson, 1013 Provence Lane, Belle Plaine, MN, for property located at 1009 Provence Lane: 1. A Conditional Use Permit to allow a detached garage to exceed 900 square feet in the R-1 District. The proposed garage will be 1,500 square feet. 2. Variance from Section 1105.05, Subd. 6- Building Standards in the R-1 District, to allow a detached garage to exceed the allowable maximum building height by 11-feet, and maximum garage door height by four-feet (this is a continued hearing from the June 9th Planning Commission and June 16th City Council meetings). The proposed garage will be 25-feet in height, with a 12-foot high garage door. Information pertaining to this request is available for review at City Hall, Monday- Friday, 8:00am-4:30 pm, or by calling 952-873-5553. All oral and written comments will be heard at the above referenced hearing times, or may be mailed or delivered to the City of Belle Plaine, 218 North Meridian Street, P.O. Box 129, Belle Plaine, MN 56011. Chelsea Alger Community Development Director Published in the Belle Herald on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR REZONING You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held by the Scott County Planning Advisory Commission in the County Board Room, of the Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota on: July 14, 2014 at 6:30 PM PURPOSE OF HEARING: To consider application for Rezoning of Robert Schultz SUBJECT SITE LOCATION: Part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 113, Range 24, Belle Plaine Township Property Address: 7850 235 ST W REQUESTED ACTION: Rezoning (#779-R-1) of 80 acres from A-1, Agricultural Preservation District, to UTR-C, Urban Transition Reserve Cluster District. Further information regarding the above mentioned project including site drawings and relevant Zoning Ordinance requirements will be available, after July 3, 2014, on the Scott County web site, www. co.scott.mn.us. Please go to Your County Government, Boards and Commissions, Planning Advisory Commission, Planning Advisory Commission Agenda 7/14/14, and click on the project item. If you would like to be heard in reference to this matter, you should attend this meeting. Oral and written comments will be accepted by the Planning Department. For more information, contact the Scott County Planning Department at 496-8475. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held by the Scott County Planning Advisory Commission in the County Board Room, of the Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota on: July 14, 2014 at 6:50 PM PURPOSE OF HEARING: To consider application for Rezoning and Preliminary Plat of Raven Point Third Addition - Larry Gensmer SUBJECT SITE LOCATION: Raven Point Lot 1, Block 2, Section 36, Township 114, Range 22, Spring Lake Township Property Address: 5441 Raven Point RD REQUESTED ACTION: Rezoning (#780-R-11) of 19.2 acres from RR-1, Rural Residential Reserve District to RR-2, Rural Residential Single Family District, and Preliminary Plat of Raven Point Third Addition consisting of 2 lots on 19.2 acres. Further information regarding the above mentioned project including site drawings and relevant Zoning Ordinance requirements will be

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PAGE ten available, after July 3, 2014, on the Scott County web site, www. co.scott.mn.us. Please go to Your County Government, Boards and Commissions, Planning Advisory Commission, Planning Advisory Commission Agenda 7/14/2014, and click on the project item. If you would like to be heard in reference to this matter, you should attend this meeting. Oral and written comments will be accepted by the Planning Department. For more information, contact the Scott County Planning Department at 496-8475. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR INTERIM USE PERMIT You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held by the Scott County Planning Advisory Commission in the County Board Room, of the Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota on: July 14, 2014 at 7:00 PM PURPOSE OF HEARING: To consider application for Interim Use Permit of Jeff & Mary LeBaron SUBJECT SITE LOCATION: Part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 114, Range 21, Credit River Township Property Address: 17991 NATCHEZ AVE REQUESTED ACTION: Interim Use Permit (#175-I-4) for a dog training kennel. Further information regarding the above mentioned project including site drawings and relevant Zoning Ordinance requirements will be available, after July 3, 2014, on the Scott County web site, www.co.scott.mn.us. Please go to Your County Government, Boards and Commissions, Planning Advisory Commission, Planning Advisory Commission Agenda 7/14/2014, and click on the project item. If you would like to be heard in reference to this matter, you should attend this meeting. Oral and written comments will be accepted by the Planning Department. For more information, contact the Scott County Planning Department at 496-8475. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR INTERIM USE PERMIT You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held by the Scott County Planning Advisory Commission in the County Board Room, of the Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota on: July 14, 2014 at 6:30 PM PURPOSE OF HEARING: To consider application of Natalie & Josh Kelly for Interim Use Permit - Accessory Dwelling Unit SUBJECT SITE LOCATION: Part of the East Half of Section 22, Township 113, Range 22, Cedar Lake Township Property Address: 3751 250 ST E REQUESTED ACTION: Interim Use Permit (#176-I-3) for Natalie and Joshua Kelly to have a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Further information regarding the above mentioned project including site drawings and relevant Zoning Ordinance requirements will be available, after July 3, 2014, on the Scott County web site, www. co.scott.mn.us. Please go to Your County Government, Boards and Commissions, Planning Advisory Commission, Planning Advisory Commission Agenda 7/14/14, and click on the project item. If you would like to be heard in reference to this matter, you should attend this meeting. Oral and written comments will be accepted by the Planning Department. For more information, contact the Scott County Planning Department at 496-8475. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.

A940618 in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 220021280 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF JORDAN, SCOTT COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED DOC # A351376, ID# 220021280, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS THE EAST 30 FEET OF LOT 4, BLOCK 12, CITY OF JORDAN, BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM GORDELLA G. MCCOLLUM, SINGLE AS SET FORTH IN DOC# A351376 DATED 04/04/1995 AND RECORDED 04/21/1995, SCOTT COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF MINNESOTA. ABSTRACT PROPERTY STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 108 3rd St E, Jordan, MN 55352 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Citicorp Trust Bank, fsb RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: BSI Financial Services, Inc. THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $174,267.19 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Scott, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 6/26/2014 at 10:00 A.M. PLACE OF SALE: Scott Sheriff’s Office, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 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 12/26/2014, or the next business day if 12/26/2014 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 05/07/2014 Ventures Trust 2013-1 c/o MCM Capital Partners, LLC, Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee Klatt, Odekirk, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer and Paul Hayes, Attorney for Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee 925 E. 4th Street, Waterloo, IA 50703 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28 and June 4 and 11, 2014. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT The attached referenced sale scheduled for 6/26/2014 is hereby postponed until 7/31/2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Scott Sheriff’s Office, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379. Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, the premises must be vacated by 11:59 p.m. on 1/31/2015 or the next business day if 1/31/2015 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Dated: 6/26/2014 Ventures Trust 2013-1 c/o MCM Capital Partners, LLC, Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee Klatt, Odekirk, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee 925 E. 4th Street, Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.

NOTICE OF CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE 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: 02/08/2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $127,209.80 MORTGAGOR(S): Lynn A. Sorenson and David P. Sorenson, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: Citicorp Trust Bank, fsb DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 02/13/2006 as Document Number A 729875 in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to Ventures Trust 2013-1 c/o MCM Capital Partners, LLC DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 07/11/2013 as Document Number

WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Declaration of Condominium of Shenandoah Place C.I.C. No. 1071 (henceforth the Declaration) dated February 25, 1999 and recorded in the Office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Scott County, Minnesota on May 3, 1999 as Document No. T103551 as amended which said Declaration covers the following described property situated in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota, to-wit: Unit 53, Common Interest Community No. 1071, Condominiums of Shenandoah Place, Scott County, Minnesota, according to the plat thereof on file or of record with the Office of the Scott Registrar of Titles. (This is Torrens Property, Certificate of Title No. 38043.) Street address: 2373 Flamingo Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379 PID # 272720530 WHEREAS, pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of the date of this Notice by Patty J. Halligan f/n/a Patty J. Vavorsky as unit owner, to Condominiums

of Shenandoah Homeowners Association, the principal amount of Two Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-eight Dollars and 92/100 ($2,958.92) for condominium assessments through March, 2014 interest and past due attorney fees; and no action being now pending at law or otherwise to recover said debt or any part thereof, and; WHEREAS, pursuant to said Declaration, and the statute in such case made and provided, said debt creates a lien upon said premises in favor of Condominiums of Shenandoah Homeowners Association. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale created by statute, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said premises with the hereditaments and appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota at the Scott County Government Center, Civil Division, 301 South Fuller Street, in the City of Shakopee in said County on May 22, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, to pay the amount then due for said condominium assessments, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorney’s fees as allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by the unit owner, her personal representatives or assigns, is six (6) months from the date of said sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied single family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the unit owners must vacate the property if the lien is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on November 22, 2014. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate the property is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. Dated: March 20, 2014 CONDOMINIUMS OF SHENANDOAH PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION FULLER, SEAVER, SWANSON & KELSCH, P.A. By: Timothy D. Fuller 32694 12400 Portland Avenue South, Suite 132 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 890-0888 Attorneys for Condominiums of Shenandoah Place Homeowners Association Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, May 28 and June 4, 11, 18, 25 and July 2, 2014.

STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Quiet Title Court File No. 70-CV-14-9822 AMENDED SUMMONS Carter A. Christie and Rose M. Christie, Plaintiffs, vs. Steven J. Robertson; Margaret J. Robertson; Prior Lake State Bank; C. Theo. Weiland, deceased, aka C. Theodore Weiland, deceased, aka C. T. Weiland, deceased; Minnie M. Weiland, deceased; Frederick Weiland, deceased, aka F.A. Weiland, deceased; Leander T. Simons, deceased; the unknown heirs of Theodora Weiland Simons, deceased; Ruth M. Weiland, deceased; Kimball J. Devoy, the unknown heirs of John McCall, deceased; the City of Prior Lake; the State of Minnesota; the unknown heirs of any deceased defendants, and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real property described in the complaint herein, Defendants, THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO the Defendants listed above. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiffs’ Complaint against you is on file in the office of the court administrator of the above-named court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: Huemoeller & Gontarek PLC 16670 Franklin Trail, Suite 210 Prior Lake, MN 55372 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffs’ Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiffs should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiffs everything asked for in the complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving

this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Scott County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: That part of Government Lot 8, Section 30, Township 115, Range 21, Scott County, Minnesota described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of Tract A, Registered Land Survey Number 207, Scott County, Minnesota; thence North 00 degrees 53 minutes 51 seconds West, assumed bearing, along the most easterly line of said Tract A, a distance of 578.67 feet to a northeast corner of said Tract A, the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence South 89 degrees 01 minute 44 seconds West, along a northerly line of said Tract A, a distance of 50.00 feet to a corner of said Tract A; thence North 00 degrees 54 minutes 12 seconds West, along an easterly line of said Tract A, a distance of 50 feet, more or less, to the shoreline of Prior Lake; thence easterly along said shoreline to its intersection with the northerly extension of said most easterly line of Tract A; thence South 00 degrees 53 minutes 51 seconds East, along said northerly extension, a distance of 50 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the object of this action is to obtain a judgment declaring that Plaintiffs are the fee owners of the real property described above, and that Defendants have no right, title, estate, interest or lien in or upon the real property. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that no personal claim is made by Plaintiffs against any Defendant. Dated June 10, 2014 HUEMOELLER & GONTAREK PLC BY_/s/ Anton Cheskis, #0390001 16670 Franklin Trail Prior Lake, MN 55372 Telephone: 952-447-2131 Facsimile: 952-447-5628 Attorneys for Plaintiffs Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 18, 25 and July 2, 2014.

Notice of public hearing on request for variance Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Board of Faxon Township will conduct a Public Hearing to accept input on a Variance Request by Clay Steele. The request is for a 28 foot variance from the side yard setback. The site is located at 21500 Crahan Lane, Faxon Township, Sibley County. The Hearing will be held at St. John’s Hall in Faxon Township on July 8th, 2014 at 7:15 PM. At such time and place the Board shall give all parties who appear or submit written comments an opportunity to express their views with respect to the requested variance. James Baumann Zoning Administrator Faxon Township Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 25 and July 2, 2014.

State of Minnesota County SCOTT District Court Judicial District: FIRST Court File Number: 70-FA-14-9357 Case Type: Dissolution without Children Summons (Check one) With Real Estate In Re the Marriage of: UT BUU TO, Name of Petitioner and ANH THI KIM TRINH, Name of Respondent THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: WARNING: YOUR SPOUSE (HUSBAND OR WIFE) HAS FILED A LAWSUIT AGAINST YOU FOR DISSOLUTION OF YOUR MARRIAGE. A COPY OF THE PAPERWORK REGARDING THE LAWSUIT IS SERVED ON YOU WITH THIS SUMMONS. THIS SUMMONS IS AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT FROM THE COURT THAT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS. READ THIS SUMMONS CAREFULLY. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT, CONTACT AN ATTORNEY FOR LEGAL ADVICE. 1. The Petitioner (your spouse) has filed a lawsuit against you asking for dissolution of your marriage (divorce). A copy of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is attached to this Summons. 2. You must serve upon Petitioner and file with the court a written Answer to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, and you must pay the required filing fee. Answer forms are available from the court administrator’s office. You must serve your Answer upon Petitioner within thirty (30) days of the date you were served with this Summons, not counting the day of service. If you do not serve and file your Answer, the court may give your spouse everything he or she is asking for in the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. 3. This proceeding involves, affects, or brings into question the real property located at the following address 2019 BRITTANY COURT, SHAKOPEE, MN 55379 in SCOTT County, State of MINNESOTA, with the following legal description: SUBDIVISION NAME: BRITTANY VILLAGE 3RD ADDITION LOT 004 BLOCK 001 SUBDIVISION CODE 27314 OR This proceeding does not involve real property. NOTICE OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING PROVISIONS Under Minnesota law, service of this summons makes the following requirements apply to both parties to the action, unless they are modified by the court or the proceeding is dismissed: (1) Neither party may dispose of any assets except (a) for the necessities of life or for the necessary generation of income or preservation

of assets, (b) by an agreement of the parties in writing, or (c) for retaining counsel to carry on or to contest this proceeding. (2) Neither party may harass the other party. (3) All currently available insurance coverage must be maintained and continued without change in coverage or beneficiary designation. (4) Parties to a marriage dissolution proceeding are encouraged to attempt alternative dispute resolution pursuant to Minnesota law. Alternative dispute resolution includes mediation, arbitration and other processes as set forth in the district court rules. You may contact the court administrator about resources in your area. If you cannot pay for mediation or alternative dispute resolution, in some counties, assistance may be available to you through a nonprofit provider or a court program. If you are a victim of domestic abuse or threats as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 518B, you are not required to try mediation and you will not be penalized by the court in later proceedings. IF YOU VIOLATE ANY OF THESE PROVISIONS, YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS BY THE COURT. Dated: May 30, 2014 Filed in Scott County Courts May 29, 2014 Signature: UT BUU TO (Petitioner) 9239 134th St. Savage, MN 55378 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 18, 25 and July 2, 2014.

Minnesota Secretary of State Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number 766319700020 Filed June 18, 2014 1. Assumed Name: Peace Love Honey 2. Principal Place of Business: 24785 Chatfield Drive Belle Plaine, MN 56011 3. Nameholder(s): Falling Star Farm LLC 24785 Chatfield Drive Belle Plaine, MN 56011 4. By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. signed, John Hutchinson Phone Number: (952) 873-4270 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 25 and July 2, 2014.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 70-PR-14-10524 NOTICE OF INFORMAL probate of will and appointment of co-personal representative and notice to creditors Estate of John L. Weidt a/k/a John Lawrence Weidt and John Weidt Decedent. Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated September 26, 2006, (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Judith E. Weidt, whose address is: 3850 Ridgeview Circle, Jordan, MN, 55352, and Leon C. Johnson, whose address is 2528 Center Island Road, Cook, MN 55723 as co-personal representatives of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Co-Personal Representatives must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minn. Stat. 501B.40, subd. 5. Dated: June 18, 2014 Filed in Scott County Courts June 18, 2014 Heather Kendall Registrar Delores Beussmann Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Susan A. King Monroe Moxness Berg PA 7760 France Avenue South Suite 700 Minneapolis, MN, 55435 Attorney License No: 0390435 Telephone: (952) 885-5999 Fax: (952) 885-5969 Email: sking@mmblawfirm.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 25 and July 2, 2014.

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(continued from previous page) Notice of public hearing on a request for a property split Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Board of Faxon Township will conduct a Public Hearing to accept input on a request by St. John’s Assumption Parish regarding the split of the Parish House from the remainder of their property. The site is located at 26523 200th Street, Faxon Township, Sibley County. The Hearing will be held at St. John’s Hall in Faxon Township on July 8th, 2014 at 7:35 PM. At such time and place the Board shall give all parties who appear or submit written comments an opportunity to express their views with respect to the requested variance. James Baumann Zoning Administrator Faxon Township Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 25 and July 2, 2014.

Minnesota Secretary of State Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number 76146070002 Filed May 16, 2014 1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Peaceful Healing Acupuncture 2. Principal Place of Business: 321 N. Grove St. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, Or if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Monica Wagener, L. AC 321 N. Grove St. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. signed, Monica Wagene L.AC Contact Name Phone Number: 612-226-4178 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 25 and July 2, 2014.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 70-PR-14-9467 NOTICE OF INFORMAL appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors (intestate) Estate of Scot Jason Cockrell a/k/a Scot J. Cockrell, Decedent. Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Tanya Cottrell, whose address is: 355 Arglen Drive, Owatonna, MN 55060 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: June 16, 2014 Filed in Scott County Courts June 16, 2014 Heather Kendall Registrar Delores Beussmann Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Lisa K. Pluto Pluto Legal, PLLC 100 East Hwy 14 Tyler, MN 56178 Attorney License No.: 0297240 Telephone: (507) 247-5900 Fax: (507) 247-5868 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 25 and July 2, 2014.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 70-PR-10-28226 NOTICE OF and order for hearing on petition to formally confirm appointment and acts of personal representative previously appointed informally, determination of heirs, determination of descent of homestead, allowing sale of homestead, and for appointment of custodian for minor child Estate of Rebecca Jean Dobberstein, f/k/a Rebecca Jean Lein Decedent. Jonathan Dobberstein has filed a Petition to Formally Confirm Appointment of Personal Representative Previously Appointed Informally, Determination of Heirs, Determination of Descent of Homestead, Allowing Sale of Homestead, and for Appointment of Custodian for Minor Children. It is Ordered that on July 15, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Scott County Government Center, 200 4th Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota, on the Petition. Any objections to the Petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the Petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition will be granted. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Notice and Order to each person by United States mail at least 14 day before the time set for the hearing. Dated: June 18, 2014 Filed in Scott County Courts June 18, 2014 By the Court Christian S. Wilton Judge of District Court Delores A. Beussmann Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner Barbara J. Weckman Brekke Brekke, Clyborne & Ribich, L.L.C. 287 Marschall Road, Suite 201 Shakopee, MN 55379 Attorney License No.: 0349434 Telephone: (952) 402-9410 Fax: (952) 402-9417 Email: bbrekke@bcrlawyers.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 25 and July 2, 2014.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 70-PR-14-10522 NOTICE OF INFORMAL probate of will and appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors Estate of Calvin R. Chadwick, aka Calvin Roy Chadwick Decedent. Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated October 19, 2007, and separate writing(s) under Minn. Stat. 524.2-513 (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Beverley A. Chadwick, whose address is: 13755 Crest Avenue Northeast, Prior Lake, Minnesota, 55372 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minn. Stat. 501B.40, subd. 5. STATE OF MINNESOTA Dated: June 18, 2014 COUNTY OF SCOTT Filed in Scott County Courts June DISTRICT COURT 18, 2014 PROBATE DIVISION Heather Kendall FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Registrar Court File No.: 70-PR-14-7634 Delores Beussmann NOTICE OF INFORMAL Deputy Court Administrator probate of will and Attorney for Personal Representaappointment of tive personal Loren Gross representative and 8609 Lyndale Ave. So. Ste. 115 notice to creditors Bloomington, MN 55420 Estate of Roy J. Andersen Attorney License No: 38118 aka Roy Jens Andersen, Telephone: (952) 881-8636 aka Roy Andersen Fax: (952) 881-9150 Decedent. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald Notice is given that an application on Wednesdays, June 25 and July 2, for informal probate of the Dece2014. dent’s will dated March 4, 1987, and codicil(s) to the will, dated December 9, 2009, and separate writing(s) under Minn. Stat. 524.2-513 (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Gary L. Andersen, whose address is: 17 So. Sutton Lake Blvd., Jordan, MN 55352 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: May 27, 2014 Filed in Scott County Courts May 27, 2014 Heather Kendall Registrar Delores Beussmann Deputy Court Administrator Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 25 and July 2, 2014.

Hancock Township Carver County Filing notice Filing for candidates for the Township offices to be elected on November 4th, 2014. The office will be open from July 29th to August 12th at 5:00pm at the home of the clerk. Tamara Ekstrom, 13700 Co Rd 52, NYA, MN (952) 334-1618. The following offices will be open for election. Supervisor – position “A” – 4 yr term expiring in 2018 Clerk - 4 year term expiring in 2018 Tamara Ekstrom Hancock Township Clerk Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 2 and 9, 2014.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILE NO.: 70-CV-14-9728 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE In the matter of the Petition of M&T Bank, a New York corporation, relating to Certificate of Title No. 14192 for an Order construing a Mortgage issued for land in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota legally described as: Lot 5, Block 6, Sand pointe 2nd Addition, Scott County, Minnesota TO: Darryl A. Bergerson; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; Maribella Mortgage, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability corporation; Maribella Mortgage, a Minnesota limited partnership; and Empire Mortgage, LLC Upon receiving and filing the Report of the Examiner of Titles in the above-entitled matter, IT IS ORDERED, that you, and all persons interested, appear before this Court on August 12, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. in the Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, City of Shakopee, County of Scott, State of Minnesota, and then, or as soon thereafter as the above-entitled matter can be heard, show cause, if any there be, why this Court should not enter an Order as follows: 1. As of February 17, 2006, the interest of Maribella LLC in Mortgage T170503 and of Maribella Partnership in Mortgage T170504 had been transferred and assigned to Empire Mortgage, so that neither Maribella LLC nor Maribella Partnership had or retained any right, title or interest in the Amended First Mortgage, Mortgage T170504 or the Mortgaged Premises, and such Order shall constitute evidence of the Assignment of Mortgage T170503 and T170504 to Empire Mortgage for the purpose of Minn. Stat. 508.02(03). 2. Mortgages T170503 and T170504, and the indebtedness secured thereby, were consolidated with and into the Amended First Mortgage to a maximum principal amount of $210,000.00 by Modification Agreement. The amount of $210,000.00 shall be the maximum principal amount secured by the Amended First Mortgage for the purpose of Minn. Stat. 580.04(a) (1). 3. The outstanding principal balance by the Amended First Mortgage was amended and increased by and as of the date of the Modification Agreement to the amount of $211,394.93. 4. The Amended First Mortgage is a legal, valid and binding first mortgage upon the Mortgaged Premises, enforceable and foreclosable in accordance with its terms and applicable law. 5. The interest of Empire Mortgage in the Amended First Mortgage was transferred and assigned to Petitioner by the Assignment of Mortgage filed as Document No. T227947, so that Empire Mortgage neither has nor retains any right, title or interest in the Amended First Mortgage or the Mortgaged Premises. 6. Petitioner is the lender, owner and holder of the Amended First Mortgage. 7. MERS remains the nominee under the Amended First Mortgage and the Second Mortgage. Attendance is IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order be served: (a) at least 14 days prior to such hearing upon all of the above-named parties residing in this State in the manner provided by law for the service of Summons in a civil action; (b) it shall be served at least 14 days before the hearing upon each of the above-named non-

residents by sending a copy of this Order to the non-resident’s post office address, by registered or certified mail, return receipt; (c) except as provided in Paragraph (d) below, it shall be served upon each of the above-named parties who cannot be found by three weeks publication and by sending a copy of this Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing by first class mail to the last known address of such party and by sending another copy of this Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing by first class mail to the address of such party as stated on the Certificate of Title if an address is so stated, which service shall be deemed complete 21 days after the first publication; and (d) upon a dissolved, withdrawn, or revoked business entity governed by Minn. Stat., Chp. 302A, 303, 317A, 322A, 322B, or 323 in the manner provided by Minn. Stat. § 5.25. Dated: June 12, 2014 /s/ Rex Stacey JUDGE OF DISTRICT COURT Approved as to form this 10th day of June, 2014. By: /s/ Bryce D. Huemoeller, Examiner of Titles Usset, Weingarden & Liebo, P.L.L.P. By: Adam Soczynski, #0264805 Attorney for Petitioner 4500 Park Glen Road, Suite 300 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 (952) 925-36444 Telephone (952) 925-5879 Facsimile Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 25 and July 2 and 9, 2014.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: March 17, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Ruthie M. Barrow, a single woman. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed March 27, 2006, Scott County Registrar of Titles, Document No. T175422 on Certificate of Title No. 38895. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Wilmington Trust, N.A., successor trustee to Citibank, N.A. as Trustee for Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust, Mortgage Pass-through Certificates, Series 2006-4. Dated October 31, 2008 Filed November 5, 2008, as Document No. T192899; as corrected by Document Dated December 3, 2012 Recorded December 11, 2012 as Document No. T219923. Said Mortgage being upon Registered Land. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100399600000114987 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Bankfirst, a State Chartered Bank RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 966 Providence Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 273290300 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 14, Block 3, Providence Pointe 1st Addition, Scott County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $152,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $173,245.46 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 24, 2014 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 January 26, 2015, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRI-

PAGE eleven CULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: May 20, 2014 Wilmington Trust, N.A., 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 - 14-002599 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 and July 2 and 9, 2014.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 70-PR-14-9967 NOTICE OF informal probate of will and informal appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors In Re: Estate of Mary E. Nibbe also known as Mary Ellen Nibbe and Mary Nibbe Decedent. Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated July 18, 2007. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Randall C. Nibbe, whose address is 3944 - 41st Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55406, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607), and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: June 17, 2014 Filed in Scott County Courts June 17, 2014 Heather M. Kendall Registrar Delores A. Beussmann Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative: Brenna M. Galvin Maser, Amundson, Boggio & Hendricks, P.A. MN# 0395367 6601 Lyndale Avenue South, Suite 320 Richfield, MN 55423 Telephone: 952-925-4147 Facsimile: 952-925-1926 e-mail: bgalvin@maserlaw.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 2 and 9, 2014.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Probate division Court File No.: 70-PR-14-10526 NOTICE and order for hearing on petition for formal adjudication of intestacy, determination of heirs, formal appointment of personal representative, and notice to creditors In Re: Estate of Scott A. McHale Decedent. It is Ordered and Notice is given that on July 22, 2014 at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at the Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirs of the decedent, and for the appointment of Ronald P. McHale, whose address is 11450 East 275th Street, Lakeville, MN 55044, 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 estate, including the power to collect all assets; to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; to sell real and personal property; and to do all necessary acts for the estate. Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: June 18, 2014 Filed in Scott County Courts June 18, 2014 By the Court Christian S. Wilton Judge of District Court Delores A. Beussmann Deputy Court Administrator Priore Law Offices Mark Priore (MN# 334996) 10657 165th Street West Lakeville, MN 55044 Telephone: (952) 924-2407 Facsimile: (952) 960-0106 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 2 and 9, 2014.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 70-PR-14-10525 NOTICE OF and order for hearing on petition for determination of descent In Re: Estate of Margaret E. McHale Decedent. Ronald P. McHale has filed a Petition for Determination of Descent. It is Ordered that on July 22, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 on the petition. The petition represents that the decedent died more than three (3) years ago leaving property in Minnesota. The petition requests the Court [probate the decedent’s Will,] determine the descent of such property and assign the property to the persons entitled. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the petition will be granted. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by: Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order to each interested person by United States mail at least 14 days before the time set for the hearing. Dated: June 18, 2014 Filed in Scott County Courts June 18, 2014 By the Court Christian S. Wilton Judge of District Court Delores A. Beussmann Deputy Court Administrator Priore Law Offices Mark Priore (MN# 334996) 10657 165th Street West Lakeville, MN 55044 Telephone: (952) 924-2407 Facsimile: (952) 960-0106 Attorney for Petitioner Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 2 and 9, 2014.

NOTICE OF CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Declaration of Deerfield Condominium C.I.C. No. 1079 (henceforth the Declaration) dated November 18, 2000, and recorded in the Office of the County Recorder in and for Scott County, Minnesota on April 27, 2001 as Document No. 503307 as amended, which said Declaration covers the following described property situated in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota, to-wit: Unit No. 164, CIC Number 1079, Deerfield Condominium, located in Scott County, Minnesota. Street address: 17353 Wilderness Circle SE, Prior Lake, MN PID #25 379164 0 WHEREAS, pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of the date of this Notice by Elizabeth A. Engstrom as unit owner, to Deerfield Condominium Association, Inc. the principal amount of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-nine Dollars and 82/100 ($2,889.82) for condominium assessments, interest and past due attorney fees through June, 2014; and no action being now pending at law or otherwise to recover said debt or any part thereof, and; WHEREAS, pursuant to said Declaration, and the statute in such case made and provided, said debt creates a lien upon said premises in favor of Deerfield Condominium Association, Inc. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale created by statute, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said premises with the hereditaments and appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota at the Sheriff’s Main Office, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN 55379 in the City of Shakopee in said County on September 9, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, to pay the amount then due for said condominium assessments, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorney’s fees as allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by the unit owner, her personal representatives or assigns, is six (6) months from the date of said sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied single family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the unit owners must vacate the property if the lien is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 9, 2015. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate the property is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. Dated: August 12, 2013 DEERFIELD ASSOCIATION, INC. FULLER, SEAVER, SWANSON & KELSCH, P.A. By: Timothy D. Fuller 32694 12400 Portland Avenue South, Suite 132 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 890-0888 Attorneys for Deerfield Association, Inc. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 2014.

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(continued from previous page) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: OTHER CIVIL NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE Court File No. 70-CV-14-2921 Bridle Creek of Jordan, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Lakewood Homes, LLC, 84 Lumber Company, LP, Schwieters Companies, Inc., John Doe and Mary Rowe, Defendants, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order for Judgment and Judgment dated May 22, 2014, in the above entitled action, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me directing the sale of the premises hereinafter described to satisfy the amount found and adjudged and due to said Plaintiff in the above entitled action from Defendants Lakewood Homes, LLC, the Sheriff of Scott County, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, on August 14, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., at the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Law Enforcement Center, 301 Fuller Street, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379, said county and state, the premises and real estate described in said Order located at 929 Hope Avenue, Jordan, Minnesota 55352, to wit: “Lot 8, Block 2, Bridle Creek Fourth Addition, Scott County, Minnesota” Dated on this 19th day of June, 2014. SHERIFF OF SCOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA By: /s/ Sgt. Robert Mulvehill Printed Name: Sgt. Robert Mulvehill Deputy Sheriff MESSERLI & KRAMER P.A. /s/ Creig Andreasen Creig Andreasen #334832 1400 Fifth Street Towers 100 South Fifth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402-1217 Telephone: 672-3600 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 2014.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 23, 2005 MORTGAGOR: David H Elvestad and Sue A Elvestad, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded September 28, 2005 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A714779. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association 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 2005-HE9. Dated January 14, 2012 Recorded February 7, 2012, as Document No. A898147. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100220710000028460 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Maribella Mortgage, LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 10771 250th Street East, Lakeville, MN 55044 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 089230021 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The West 331.50 Feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 113, Range 21, Scott County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $425,700.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $539,688.61 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 21, 2014 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within twelve (12) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the

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PAGE twelve property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on August 21, 2015, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: June 23, 2014 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 - 14-003601 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 2014.

CITY OF BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC NOTICE The Belle Plaine Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as persons may reasonably be heard, and the Belle Plaine City Council will also conduct a public hearing on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as persons may reasonably be heard, at City Hall, 218 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011. The purpose of the hearings is to receive and consider public comment on a request by Matthew Kes, for a Conditional Use Permit to allow multi-family residential as a principal use in the Central Business District, at 137 Meridian Street North. Information pertaining to this request is available for review at City Hall, Monday- Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, or by calling 952-873-5553. All oral and written comments will be heard at the above referenced hearing times, or may be mailed or delivered to the City of Belle Plaine, 218 North Meridian Street, P.O. Box 129, Belle Plaine, MN 56011. Chelsea Alger Community Development Director Published in the Belle Herald on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.

NOTICE FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Proposals will be received by the Scott County Historical Society, 235 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, Minnesota, 55379-1220 until 2:00 o’clock p.m., Friday, July 25, 2014 for the Scott County Historical Society Museum Garden Landscape Project. Proposal specifications may be obtained at the Scott County Historical Society by emailing to Kathleen Klehr at kklehr@scottcountyhistory.org or calling at 952.445.0378. Proposal specifications may also be obtained by visiting the Scott County Historical Society, 235 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 or online at the official Scott County Historical Society website at http:// scottcountyhistory.org/about-us/. The Scott County Historical Society reserves the right to reject any and all proposals in their complete discretion. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.

ST. LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF FILING DATES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the residents of St. Lawrence Township, that the filing for candidates for the General Election, November 4, 2014, will open at 8:00 AM on July 28, 2014 and close at 5:00 PM on August 11, 2014. The following offices are open for election. One Supervisor (Supervisor A) – four-year term One Supervisor (Supervisor C) – four year term One Treasurer – four-year term Qualified persons may file an Affidavit of Candidacy and pay the filing fee with the clerk at 6511 West 190th Street, Jordan, MN 55352. Ramona Bischof St. Lawrence Township Clerk 952-492-3284 or 952-292-4930 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 2 and 9, 2014.

FFA Golf Tournament July 24 The Minnesota FFA Foundation Golf Tournament will take place Thursday, July 24 at Valley View Golf Course in Belle Plaine. This will be a great day of golf, meals and visiting with FFA members. For more information, call Valley View at 873-4653 (GOLF).

Registrations Open for Le Sueur County Fair Talent Show

Got talent? Singers, musicians, comedians and entertainers of every age group are encouraged to register to participate in the Le Sueur County Fair Talent Show. The show will be held Thursday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m., at the fairgrounds in Le Center. Valuable prizes are awarded to the top three contestants in each category. All first-place honorees can advance to the state fair talent show. Pre-registration deadline is Aug. 10. Contest information and registration forms are available on line – www.lesueurcountyfair.org -- or by calling Jo Blaschko, (507) 340-4925. Entries can be mailed to Jo Blaschko, 358 Pheasant Lane, Le Center, MN, 56057. The county fair runs Aug. 1417.

Michael Kroells Called on to Fill Big Shoes for Gophers Wrestling Team by Dan Ruud Leonard Levy, Verne Gagne, Brock Lesnar, Cole Konrad and Tony Nelson are all former University of Minnesota wrestling heavyweights who won at least one national championship. Levy won his in 1941, Gagne in 1949, Lesnar in 2000, Konrad in 2006 and 2007, and Nelson in 2012 and 2013. A Belle Plaine kid hopes to add his name to that list of grappling greats in the near future. The University of Minnesota has announced that 2012 Belle Plaine High School graduate Michael Kroells’ role with its wrestling team will greatly inflate for the 2014-15 season. “After training and working behind one of the best heavyweights in Minnesota history, Michael will step into the spotlight this fall as he will be the Gophers starting heavyweight,” stated a release from the U of M Athletics Department. “The Gophers have a storied history in terms of heavyweights and their successes in one of the toughest conferences and weight classes in the country, and Kroells will be no exception as he moves up the ranks.” Other Gopher heavyweights to earn All-American honors on multiple occasions (since 1990) include Billy Pierce, Shelton Benjamin and Olympic medalist Garrett Lowney. Kroells, the son of Larry Kroells and Laura Cunningham, and Lori Kroells, is replacing two-time NCAA Division I heavyweight champion Nelson, who completed his senior season this year. “Yes definitely,” said Kroells, when asked Monday if he up to the challenged. “I’m excited for this season and becoming one of the main guys.” Kroells said his wrestling and scholastics schedule have made it difficult for him to return to Belle Plaine often, mostly just Thanksgiving and Christmas during the school year – a little more during summer, which is also a busy time. Kroells is working as an assistant instructor this summer for Gophers head coach

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Register for Scott County Sheriff’s Catfish Derby Join a cop on the Minnesota River for a day of fun, sun and catfish! Are you a youth 12 to 16 years of age who lives or attends school in Scott County? Would you like to go cat fishing on the Minnesota River with a member of local public safety organizations? The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is holding its 13th annual Youth Catfishing Tournament on Monday, Aug. 4. The event will start at 7 a.m. and end with an awards ceremony at approximately 3 p.m. We’ll “stage” at the Scott County fair-

grounds, but most of your day will be spent on the Minnesota River trying to catch one of the biggest fish in North America! All participants will receive a prize. We’ll supply the fishing gear and other supplies for the day - all free! To register, contact the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, starting July 16, at 952-496-8322 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Applications will be accepted until July 30 or until all spots are filled. Space is limited to 50 participants. Priority will be given to individuals who did not participate last year.

third consecutive National Duals title. – Defeated Ben Perna of Iowa State to aid in team dual win. – Finished third at the Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open by defeating Cole Wilson of Southwest Minnesota State University by decision, 6-0. – Finished second at the Bison Open after being defeated by teammate Tony Nelson, 2-1. – Placed third at the Harold Nichols open by defeating J Everard of South Dakota State by decision, 9-3.

Michael Kroells J Robinson’s Intensive Wrestling Camps. He recently spent weeks in Iowa and Pennsylvania and is currently back doing camps in Minnesota. Soon, the camp will head west to Oregon, shortly after which it’s back to the classroom and continued preparations for the upcoming wrestling season. Kroells, who is 6-1 in height, said he currently weighs about 250 pounds, which is a little less than the average Division I heavyweight. In high school, Kroells was a combined 97-0 his last two years, winning state individual titles in 2011 and 2012, the latter year of which he was named Mr. Minnesota Wrestling.

Kroells’ Career Highlights So Far as a Gophers Wrestler

– Completed redshirt freshman season with an overall record of 30-11, recorded six pins and five major decisions. – Earned Academic All-Big Ten honors. – Defeated John Gusewelle of North Dakota State University and Nick Tavanello of Ohio State en route to the Gophers’

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Kroells was named the U of M’s Male Student-Athlete of the Month last December. He is an aerospace engineering major in the College of Science and Engineering. His write-up at the U of M states that he was “an incredibly strong student coming out of high school and has continued to impress in his time at the University of Minnesota.” Academic counselor Alissa Allen states: “Michael had another fantastic semester, achieving a 4.0 in very difficult coursework. He puts long hours into both his studies and his sport. He is an incredibly hard worker, and one who does everything he needs to do to be successful here at the University of Minnesota and life after college. I expect his academic successes to continue in future semesters. He is a true studentathlete.” Associate head wrestling coach Brandon Eggum said: “Michael is a great asset to our program. The effort he puts forth both on the mat and in the classroom have made him a vital part of this program. With these great leadership qualities, we have high expectations for him.”

Gray Tigers Drop Two of Three Games The Belle Plaine Gray Tigers over 35 baseball team played three games this past week, taking two on the chin against Prior Lake 4-2 and St. Peter 2-0. They came back to beat the rival Jordan Ahlers on Sunday in Green Isle 15-4. Pitching and defense is the name of the game as the Grays had four pitchers hit the mound this week, but even Gardy would say you have got to hit to win. The Tigers traveled to Prior Lake to face the 7-0 Mariners. The Grays sent out firstyear pitcher Mike Weller, who matched Prior Lake ace Mike Fier in performance until the fifth inning when he gave up two unearned runs. The seventh inning would give the Tigers a chance for a comeback when a grounder hit to first by Terry Knop caused Fier to pull his hamstring while covering first. Base hits by Burgemeister, Weller and Morrison drove in two for Belle Plaine. Then the first intensional walk to Brett Kruschke since little league brought Dave “Greek” Wagner to the plate. With the bases loaded, he laced a ball to short to make the final out of the game and hand the Grays their first loss of the season. Next, the Tigers traveled to St.

Peter to battle last year’s state champions. The Tigers sent Terry Knop to the mound to face St. Peter ace Kurt Moelter. This game was be a pitching dual into the fifth inning with a shutout going for both pitchers. But an error on a fly ball would lead to a run in the fifth for the Saints. The Tiger bats were baffled by Moelter the entire game and could not muster a rally. The Saints put the nail in the coffin with a run in the sixth to lead to the final score of 2-0. The only hits for the Grays were by Wulf and Zellmann. The local nine next headed to the fabled Irish Yard of Green Isle to play the Jordan Ahlers. The Tigers sent veteran lefty Brett Kruschke to the mound looking for his second win of the year. The Grays took a big lead with five runs in the third and three in the fourth on a combination of hits and walks. Kruschke baffled Jordan hitters until he ran out of gas. This found manager Zellmann making his debut pitching for the year and he gave up a hit before inducing a ground ball double play with the bases loaded to get out of the inning. The Tigers added six runs in the sixth to end the game via the 10-run rule. at

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Town Team Baseball

Tigers Tangle With Heavyweights

Supercross at Fairgrounds Marcus Klehr, 16, of Belle Plaine, right, was among those competing in the Motokazie Supercross Series 450 C at the Scott County Fairgrounds Friday night. Others from Belle Plaine competing in the race included Cameron Klehr (age 19) and Joe Ruehling (age 15). Other racers in various divisions from Belle Plaine included Kai Morgan (age 5) and Benton Seifert (age 9).

by Brett Kruschke, Matt and Mike Schultz The nitty gritty of the regularseason schedule is here, littered largely with River Valley League games. Last weekend, the Tigers faced the top teams in both the RVL West and Central divisions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both of whom carried unbeaten league records into the respective contests â&#x20AC;&#x201C; coming away with a split. On Friday, the Tigers used extra innings to outlast the St. Peter Saints, who entered with a gaudy 13-2 record and winners of nine in a row. Sunday saw the Tigers mount a late comeback against the Jordan Brewers, but the locals ultimately paid the price for a sloppy defensive effort. Sunday was advertised as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Day of Baseball,â&#x20AC;? featuring four games at Tiger Park between Jordan and Belle Plaine teams. The 15 year olds took it to their Jordan rivals 8-3 in the first game, followed by the BP Junior Legion squad posting a commanding 10-1 win. The third game of the day saw Jordan get on board with an 8-6 win over the BP Legion team. There was a great turnout of fans, making it a fun day at the old ballyard. Thanks for your support! The Tigers are off for the 4th of July week until hosting the New Ulm Kaiserhoff at 6 p.m. on Sunday. Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game at Green Isle has been cancelled by the Irish due to too many league makeup games close to the date. Belle Plaine is 4-2 in RVL play this season and 7-11 overall.

Tigers 4, St. Peter 3 After a loss against Henderson earlier in the week, the Tigers looked to bounce back against the Saints from St. Peter. The Saints came in atop the West Division of the River Valley League and hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lost a league game to that point. This game was a hard-fought battle from both teams and the Tigers came out on top in extra innings. Belle Plaine sent Jake Fiedler to the mound and St. Peter countered with their ace, Matt Lewis. Fiedler was sharp, going six innings and giving up only two runs. But Lewis was also strong and ended up throwing 10 frames and what had to be at least 150 pitches in one of the best complete-game losses youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see. Dan Huber threw the final four frames for the Tigers, giving up only one run while earning the win in relief. The game was a back-andforth affair, with St. Peter leading 1-0 after three innings. Belle Plaine led 3-2 after seven and the game was tied at three in the bottom of the 10th when Bradley Lawson hit a two-out double, scoring Huber all the way from first. Jordan 9, Tigers 7 The Brewers came to town in what was the last game of the beautiful â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Day of Baseballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at Tiger Park and a battle for first place. Jordan got things going in their initial at-bat when the Tigers allowed the first of what would be many unearned runs. But Belle Plaine would battle back in the

bottom of the first and score twice to take a one-run lead. With August Farruggia on the mound, the score remained that way until the fifth. Some more poorly-played ball helped give the Brewers four runs. Zac Dahlke came in to finish the fifth and throw the sixth. Josh Terrio threw the next two innings before Zach Horning closed out the game by working the ninth. The Tigers made it close by scoring four runs in the eighth to make it 9-7, but they couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t muster anymore in the ninth and ended the game with two guys on base. Jake Fiedler led the way at the plate with three hits, followed by Pat Schultz with two. Matt Schultz and Shawn Larson each chipped in one. 2014 Town Tigers Results Through July 1 May 2 vs. St. Ben. W 11-9 May 4 at Shakopee L 20-1 May 9 vs. Elko L 6-2 May 11 at Prior Lake L 8-4 May 17-18 at Freeport Tourn. vs. Beaudreauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s L 6-1 vs. North St.P. L 7-1 vs. Freeport L 8-0 May 23 vs. Arlington W 13-0 May 27 at Chanhassen W 6-5 May 30 vs. Victoria L 12-2 June 6 vs. Randolph W 12-1 June 8 at Gaylord W 6-4 June 10 vs. Chaska L 14-2 June 13 Tigertown Classic vs. Renner, SD L 2-1 June 18 vs. Le Sueur W 7-5 June 22 at Henderson L 2-0 June 27 vs. St. Peter W 4-3 June 29 vs. Jordan L 9-7

Legion Team Off to 5-2 Start

The Belle Plaine Legion baseball team took part in Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Day of Baseballâ&#x20AC;? at Tiger Park, which featured four games between teams from Belle Plaine and Jordan. Unfortunately for the Legion Tigers, they left the tying run on base in the seventh inning of an 8-6 loss to the Hubmen, who the Tigers defeated earlier this season. Belle Plaine has also posted victories over Le Sueur, Montgomery and Sibley East (twice) en route to compiling a 5-2 record so far this season. Pictured at right is slugger Derek Dahlke against Jordan on Sunday. Below is Tigers second baseman Colton Hentges, who couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t handle a poor throw from home plate.

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BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

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River Receding A week ago the intersection of County Road 6 and County Road 5 near the Blakeley bridge was a well underwater. This week, the water is off the roads and workers have been busy removing mud and debris from the surfaces and shoulders.

Ice Cream Social Warren Wolf of Belle Plaine served Lorna Schmidt of Norwood Young America (foreground) ice cream Wednesday afternoon (June 25) at St. John Lutheran Church’s annual ice cream social. She was one of a few hundred people who attended the annual fund-raiser at St. John Lutheran Church.

Sauerkraut Days Refuses to Go Under Happy 104th, Viola

Despite a recommendation from its fire department to cancel Sauerkraut Days due to road and river conditions from the flooding rains of late, the city of Henderson decided to go ahead and hold the annual celebration this past weekend. These parade participants pretty much spelled out that it’s not all gloom and doom in their city, and fortunately the Minnesota River Residents and staff at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine celebrated Viola Frazer’s 104th has been receding for about a week now. birthday with cake Monday afternoon. She was born June 8, 1910 and grew up on the farm in South Dakota. She and her late husband, Melvin, lived in Bloomington for 50 years where she worked as a beautician. Their three children reside in California, Minnesota and Arizona. Viola’s secret to a long life: “Pray and be happy.”

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Keeping Traffic Moving Crews from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) installed a temporary traffic-control light last Thursday at the intersection of Main Street and Highway 25. With river crossings in Shakopee (Highway 101), Chaska (Highway 41) and Jordan (County Road 9) closed because of flooding, the light replaced four-way stop signs that backed up traffic for several blocks in Belle Plaine. The light will be removed once the other river crossings reopen.

Matt Meger (left) and Lee Borgardt didn’t mind that they hadn’t caught much while fishing from what is normally a driveway to the Minnesota River boat landing Sunday afternoon (June 29). If they weren’t catching fish, the two Belle Plaine anglers were simply enjoying a sunny, warm afternoon outdoors. The previous week, floodwaters were several feet farther up the driveway.

Shakopee Conditionally OK If you have the misfortune of having a With Backyard Chickens After in-depth research indi- The city has received plenty of ers, the Shakopee Valley News cated few complaints in cities requests and interest from resi- recently reported. Tate reported wet basement... that allow backyard chickens, dents interested in keeping the finding no complaints of fowl the Shakopee City Council recently OK’d a new ordinance allowing residents to keep fowl without running afoul of the city. Shakopee’s new ordinance permits up to five hens – but no roosters – kept in a coop or chicken run at all times.

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