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BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA, JULY 9, 2014
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New City Administrator Hired by Dan Ruud After hiring a private public sector advisor, two rounds of job postings and interviews and two job rejections, the city of Belle Plaine has chosen a familiar name and face to be its next city administrator. And she has accepted. The city council Monday night unanimously appointed Victoria Community Development Director Holly Kreft to the job, which comes 11 months after the release of David Murphy, who held the job for nearly 10
years. Kreft was Belle Plaine’s community development director from early-2001 to mid-2006 until taking the same job in Victoria, where she’s been since. Her tentative start date as Belle Plaine city administrator is July 31. Kreft did not apply for either of Belle Plaine’s two job advertisements for the position late last year and early this year. She said it wasn’t until Victoria’s building official went on medical leave recently and Victoria
sought and received assistance from Belle Plaine’s Building Official Scott McCarty. “He did some plan reviews for us and I started reconnecting with people (city workers) in Belle Plaine a little bit and I was encouraged to apply (for city administrator),” Kreft said. Some of the biggest happenings Kreft recalls from her 5 1/2 years as Belle Plaine’s community development direc-
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Belle Plaine Native Bringing Red Ribbon Ride Through Town
Assembly of God Pastor Mike Finch of Discover Church in Belle Plaine was diagnosed with colorectal cancer (Stage 4) in early 2013. Doctors gave him a year to live. Almost 16 months later, he’s doing well and continuing his work planting the new church. Finch has declined treatment for the cancer, trading quality of life over extending it. It’s a decision his wife Pam, a registered nurse, supports.
She gets back to Belle Plaine every now and again. Next week, Theresa (Wynne) Fetsch is bringing about 250 friends to her hometown. Her friends are riders and crew members supporting the 12th Annual Red Ribbon Ride. Fetsch is event’s executive director. She grew up on Market Street in Belle Plaine, the daughter and stepdaughter of Evie and Loren Kruschke. The 12th annual event is a four-day ride (July 17-20) covering 300 miles from Mall of America, weaving through communities to Mankato and back to the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. Theresa Fetsch, the Red Rib“We take the scenic route,” bon Ride’s executive director, Fetsch said. The goal is to raise $500,000 grew up in Belle Plaine.
Red Ribbon Ride When: July 17-20, Mall of America to Mankato and back to St. Paul (State Capitol) Where:July 17. First night’s stop is in Belle Plaine. Riders will roll into town between 1 and 5 p.m. For more information: wwww.redribbonride.org or more, the money benefiting eight different agencies serving people with AIDS and HIV or families impacted by the dis-
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Facing Cancer, Pastor Leaving His Fate Up To God, Not Doctors Residents Want City Council to a tumor the size of a ping- as soon avoid. He knows doc‘I still don’t feel found pong ball. By mid-February, tors urge people to have the test Address Holding Pond Backups like I’m dying’
To someone who doesn’t know Mike Finch, there’s no indication he probably shouldn’t be alive if his doctors are to be believed. The pastor working to start Discovery Church, an Assembly of God congregation in Belle Plaine, figures his work here is not yet complete. God, he said, isn’t done with him yet. In January 2013, a doctor
additional tests and meetings with an oncologist and surgeon confirmed the worst. Finch suffered from colorectal cancer. Their best educated guesses gave him about a year to live. “There’s a lot of things that should have happened by now,” he said. “I could have had a stroke. I should be skin and bones. I shouldn’t be doing as well as I am.” He’d put off the colonoscopy, conceding it was a test he’d just
performed when they turn 50, earlier if colorectal cancer runs in the family. “I’d always been healthy,’ he said. Finch declined surgery, chemotherapy and any other treatments that might extend his life. At 57, he plans to continue his work as long as, he believes, God wants. For now, there’s
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This black bear, believed to be a young male, was photographed recently crossing County Road 41 about six miles north of Belle Plaine.
searching for new territory. A couple of weeks ago right after the last of big rains, Scott Selken saw what he said appeared to be a young male (long and lean) black bear crossing Carver County Road 41 near the intersection of County Road 50 six miles north of Belle Plaine.
Dive-In Movie Night at Pool This Friday
The Belle Plaine Community Swimming Pool will host DiveIn Movie Night this Friday starting at 9 p.m. The movie “Frozen” will be showed, during which patrons Selken, who lives nearby the will be allowed to float in the sighting, said he was driving water or watch the movie from their chairs. Bear Sighted The cost is $1 per person and (continued on page 4) concessions will be available. Approximately 200 people attended last year’s Dive-In Movie Night.
Bear Sighted Near Gotha The DNR said black bear sightings in the Twin Cities are not uncommon, especially in the spring. Bears seen in populated areas typically are young males that have just emerged from hibernation, have been chased off by environmental hazards or other bears and are
by Dan Ruud Speaking on behalf of herself and about 20 other concerned residents from neighborhoods south of Highway 169 who were in the audience, Tiffany Johnson of 709 Farmers Way told the Belle Plaine City Council Monday night that plenty needs to be done to prevent their homes from taking in water every time its rains several inches. Johnson requested reimbursement for the sandbags that needed to be purchased as a result of last month’s soaking rains. She presented the council with an invoice totaling $1,175.63. In her complaint, Johnson writes that “had it (storm drainage system) been properly cleared from tree removal debris after the Sept. 23, 2013 tree-cutting and tractor mowing; had the debris been cleaned up instead of mowed around in the first June mowing of the property; or had the trees simply been left in existence, the magnitude of devastation to my home could have been lessened and a second volunteer relief effort for debris removal may have been avoided entirely. Not
This was among the photos Tiffany Johnson presented the city council with of the mess at her home at 709 Farmers Way following the heavy rains last month. only was I devastated by the flood waters off the city holding pond Thursday (June 19), I was devastated twofold by the successive debris left behind in its wake Friday (June 20).” Johnson also stated that she requests a formal engineering review of the holding pond(s) situation south of Highway 169. “I am asking the city engineering department to please reevaluate the effectiveness of dual-use ponds serving both residential and agricultural drainage to ensure they are able to safely manage full capacity for both residential homeowners and agricultural businesses with special attention to surrounding terrain.” Johnson also proposed the formation of a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in Belle Plaine modeled after the Shakopee CERT, which has flood and sandbagging training and experience “Our informal group of volunteers came together through a Facebook community garage sale page and managed to do exactly what needed to be done for a sandbagging effort,” Johnson stated. “This community has amazing volunteers. CERT would be a huge benefit to the local government on both the
front end of managing the initial response and assessment of a disaster, as well as to dramatically impact cleanup efforts on the back-end of a disaster to allow the local government to manage issues of greater significance.” Mayor Mike Pingalore praised Johnson for her “well researched” report but informed her that reimbursement for flood-related damage on private properties cannot be provided at any level of government, from city to federal. As for addressing and researching ways to improve the storm drainage system south of Highway 169, especially the Farmers Way area more effective, Pingalore said the matter will be discussed at the next public works committee meeting, which was scheduled for this past Tuesday. “We (city public works and Bolton and Menk) will continue to look into solutions,” said Pingalore, adding that he planned to attend Tuesday’s meeting. In other business Monday night, the council tabled the
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Nate Cherry, who drives for Skelley Towing of Belle Plaine, is pleased to see river crossings closed by floodwaters now open. The closed crossings extended the amount of time he needed to reach customers.
Receding River Good News for Those Who Drive For a Living
It was a quiet weekend – too quiet -- for Nate Cherry at Skelley Towing. By Sunday evening, he took advantage of a call for service to pick up a vehicle in St. Cloud. Anything to avoid the swollen Minnesota River. Cherry was eager to make a run where he didn’t have to piece together a route that didn’t include finding an open river crossing and deal with the additional traffic. Closed river crossings in Jordan (County Road 9), Chaska (Highway 41) and Shakopee (Highway 101) have made life tough for drivers like Cherry and Steve Berg, who drives a dump truck for a landscaping and irrigation company. The two Belle Plaine residents are delighted to see the Minnesota River continue to recede this week. The crossing in Chaska opened Saturday. Jordan and Shakopee crossings opened Monday. The closed crossings have made driving tough for both. When Belle Plaine-based Skelley Towing received a call for service from someone in Henderson, Cherry has had to inform the caller he might not be able to arrive for over an hour. With Scott County’s county roads 6 and 1 through Blakeley still closed, reaching Henderson requires him to drive through Green Isle to Arlington and then south to Henderson. Normally, a run to Henderson takes about 15 minutes. “Most of the time they say they’ll look for someone else,” he said. “If they can’t find anyone, they usually call back.” But making matter worse, the trip to Henderson via Green Isle and Arlington will take almost 30 miles – more than twice the typical distance. Insurance
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Class of 1954 The Belle Plaine High School class of 1954 recently held its 60th reunion. Pictured in the front row, from left, are Dave Grosser, Donna Murphy, Janet (Mahoney) Oster and Donna (Bristol) Meyer. In the second row are Mary (Stoppleman) Lund, John McPartlan, Maureen (Murphy) Giblin, Violet (Busch) Selchow, Mary Ann (Karnitz) Gill, Edith (Kerkow) Christensen, Ardella (Kruschke) Tiegs and Elizabeth (Albrecht) Vrchota. In the back are Tom Melchior, Betty (Galles) Cooksley, Lee Engfer, Beverly (Ploetz) Delgehausen, Eugene Muehlenhardt, Marlene (Ohm) Lindemirer, Jeanette (Bigouette) Hadd, Marilyn (Wolter) DeLaney, Mary (Maus) Smisek, Lorraine (Wolter) Alfred, Maureen (Moriarty) Clarke, Lee Lynch, Rita Schipreth, Darlene (Sellnow) Hogeboom, Pat Keating, Leona (Schultz) Miller and Beverley (Nagel) Brandt.
Steve Berg drives for Curbside Landscape & Irrigation of Savage. He said motorists were more aggressive while the crossings were closed. companies compensate towing companies based on the shortest possible distance between the caller and the tow truck. Cherry might be in Jordan and receive a call from a person in Carver needing Skelley’s services. What would otherwise be a short drive lasting maybe five or six miles now will take almost 15 miles. “I’ll have to go seven miles to the south and another seven or eight up a winding road along the river,” Cherry said. “MapQuest and Google Maps don’t know about flooding and closed river crossings.” A 2011 study the Minnesota Department of transportation (Mn/DOT) says people and businesses in the region spend an additional $670,000 per day (based on 2009 dollars) dealing with closed river crossings when the Minnesota River floods. Belle Plaine resident Steve Berg understands Cherry’s
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plight. He drives a dump truck for Curbside Landscape & Irrigation of Savage. The closed crossings have placed he and his dump truck in heavy traffic daily since storms closed the crossings last month. Berg didn’t take different routes than he otherwise travelled to reach job sites, most of which were north of the Minnesota River. Before the crossings in Jordan, Chaska and Shakopee opened, there was plenty of traffic to deal with. Berg leaves the company’s headquarters each morning around 6:30 a.m. heading for either the Kraemer Mining & Materials pit in Burnsville or Bryan Red Rock’s pit in Louisville Township between Jordan and Shakopee. “It’s just a nightmare getting down there,” he said. The stop at the Kraemer pit in Burnsville puts him on Highway 13 headed for Interstate Highway 35 around 7:30 a.m., right in the heart of rush hour traffic. With so many drivers using Interstate Highway 35 as an alternative to Highway 169, which was more crowded than usual because if the crossed crossings elsewhere, Berg spent plenty of time going nowhere quickly. Berg is also concerned about driving amidst hurried drivers, people who want to get to their destination quickly. He tries to maintain plenty of space for his truck – it weighs as much as 25 tons filly loaded – to stop safely. “Almost everywhere I go is uphill,” he said. “They (other drivers) take risks they normally wouldn’t take.” Cherry sees the impacts of impatient drivers, too. He knows people want to get home as if all the crossings were open. “They want to walk in the door at six o’clock, not walk in the door at seven o’clock,” he said.
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Meeting the Candidate Thomas Lofgren of New Market Township, the DFL’s endorsed candidate for the House District 20A seat, opened his campaign on a low-key note Wednesday (July 2). He and his wife, Sara, and their daughters came to Belle Plaine to visit with fellow DFLers and patrons of the Belle Plaine Farmers Market. Lofgren is running against Republican Bob Vogel of Elko New Market for the House seat currently held by Kelby Woodard. Woodard opted against seeking re-election to run a new school in inner-city Dallas, Texas.
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Lucille Theresa (Connolly) Hayden, 88, of Le Sueur and formerly of the St. Thomas area passed away on Monday, June 30, 2014 at the Minnesota Valley Health Center nursing home. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, July 8 at 11 a.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Le Sueur. Visitation was one hour prior to the Mass at the church on Tuesday. Interment was in the St. Thomas Cemetery in St. Thomas. She was born April 25, 1926 in Scott County to John and Theresa (Pieper) Koenig. She attended Mankato State Teachers College and taught at St. Benedict, West Concord, Janesville, Morgan and Le Center. She married John Connolly July 1, 1952 and he died in 1961. She married Cletus Hayden a 1963 and he also preceded her in death. She was a homemaker most of her married life. She is survived by her son, Kevin (Diane) Connolly of Le Center; grandchildren, Sarah Boswell, David (Brittnee) Connolly and Becky (Ryan Anderson) Connolly; siblings, Albert (Roselyn) Koenig of Faribault, Lawrence (Ann) Koenig of Belle Plaine, Robert (Theresa) Koenig of Belle Plaine, Martha Zweber of Belle Plaine and Jane (Terry) Armond of Blue Earth; sister-in-law, Marcella Koenig of New Prague. She is preceded in death by her husbands; brother, Joseph Koenig; daughter, Carol Connolly; brother-in-law, Tony Zweber; and sister-in-law, Carol Koenig.
Alzheimer’s Support Group Meets July 15 The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine and its Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association provide resources and a support group for community members whose lives are touched by Alzheimer’s Disease and other memory loss disorders. The monthly support groups are free and open to the public. The next meeting will be Wednesday, July 15 from 6:307:30 p.m. at Kingsway Retirement Center in the Ratzkeller Room. “Caring and Sharing” will be the topic. Anyone with questions can contact Sarah Beckius, LSW at The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine at 952-873-2161. Note: Therapeutic Respite Care is available for your loved one with Alzheimer’s/Dementia for the hour while you attend Support Group Meeting. You must RSVP by Monday, July 14 if you are bringing your loved one for Respite Care to ensure respite staff availability.
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Eunice Deutsch On Independence Day evening of July 4, 2014, Eunice Agnes Deutsch, 92, entered the arms of her loving God, at the Community Assisted Living in Shakopee, MN. Family will greet guests on Tuesday, July 8, from 4-7 p.m., at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, July 9, at 1 p.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313 West Second Street, Jordan, with visitation one hour prior. Father Timothy Yanta will preside. Eunice will be laid to rest at St. John Calvary Cemetery, Jordan. A life-long resident of Jordan, Eunice graced this world on June 3, 1922, in St. Lawrence Township, to the proud parents, Joseph and Agnes (Beckman) Schwingler. The oldest of 13, she and her twin brother, Gene were one of two sets of twins born in the family. Raised on one of two family farms, Eunice’s days were filled with lots of hard work, from tending to the animals and the gardens and taking care of her younger siblings. She always enjoyed her family and living in the big house on the hill. Eunice was fortunate, growing up during the depression and war years, to attend school and later graduate from Jordan High School. Moving to Minneapolis for a short time, Eunice worked at an ammunition factory in New Brighton, before returning to Jordan and becoming a wife and mother. Eunice met Arthur Deutsch, while attending a dance, and were married on November 21, 1944, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Jordan. They settled their roots on Art’s family farm, where Eunice and Art raised five beautiful children, Milton, Joan, Duane, Marilyn and Carmen. Most of Eunice’s career was spent working for Norwesco Plastic Plant in Belle Plaine, for almost 30 years, before retiring at the age of 65. She was never afraid of hard work. Eunice’s days where also filled with tending to daily chores of the farm, countless hours in the vegetable garden and canning the fruits of her labor. In her free time, Eunice enjoyed quilting, especially with the ladies of St. John’s Church, embroidering dish towels and playing cards with friends. In later years, she liked to play Bingo at the Schule Haus and socializing with the residents. Eunice also loved to read all types of books and covered every inch of all Scott Counties newspapers. Dedicated to her Catholic faith, Eunice was a member of the St. Benedict and St. John Ladies Society. She was a member of the Jordan VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Left to honor Eunice’s life are her children, Milton (Lois) Deutsch of Le Center, Joan Deutsch of Eagan, Duane (Katherine) Deutsch of Jordan, Marilyn (Robert) Bergmann of Duluth, Carmen (Richard) Glynn of North Pole, Alaska; 15 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren; siblings, Alice Budewitz, Emery Schwingler, Victor Schwingler; brother-inlaw, Gene Dugaw; sisters-inlaw, Ann Schwingler, Nancy Schwingler, Aurelia Hoen; other relatives and friends. There to welcome Eunice home in heaven is her husband, Arthur; grandson, Chad Deutsch; siblings, Audrey (Bill) Jansen, Doris Dugaw, Helen (Rodney) Larson, Gene (Peggy) Schwingler, Allen Schwingler, Felix (Aurelia) Schwingler, Clinton Schwingler, Randolph Schwingler, Francis (Angela) Schwingler; brother-in-law, Bill Budewitz; and sister-in-law, Laverna Schwingler. Pall bearers will be her loving grandchildren. Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, Jordan Chapel, proudly served and cared for the Deutsch family.
Anna Belle Wohlman Anna Belle Wohlman, 88, of Renville, passed away Monday, June 30, 2014, at Oak Terrace of Jordan in Jordan, Minnesota. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 3 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Renville. The Rev. Rick Tuttle officiated. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Renville. Visitation was Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. in the Dirks-Blem Funeral Home in Renville. Visitation continued on Thursday one hour prior to the services at the church. AnnaBelle Rose (Bulau) Wohlman entered life in the usual manner on October 25, 1925. She was born in Bismark Township, Sibley County, Minnesota, the youngest of four children of Eddie and Mathilda (Arlt) Bulau. At the age of six her family moved off the farm to New Ulm. After two years, they moved to Olivia where she continued attending school. She was seventh grade class president, a cheerleader, in school plays, and sang in the choir. It has been rumored that she got an unsatisfactory grade in physical education because she refused to jump into the pool, being terrified of the water. She worked in the Royal Maid Ice Cream Store in Olivia, took piano lessons, babysat, and roller-skated in the armory. A classmate had written of her in the high school yearbook, “How could so much pep and vitality get into so petite a person?” AnnaBelle graduated from high school at age 16, completed a year of teacher’s training in Hutchinson, a summer session at the University of Southern California, and faced her first one room country school classroom at the age of 18. Apparently she was a stickler for not slamming the screen door. Many students spent recess quietly opening and closing said door. Her monthly salary for her first teaching job in District 68 near Renville was $100 for each month the school was in session. She taught in five different country school districts in seven years. Her duties as listed on the contract for the 1949-50 school year were, “Do own janitor work, build own fires, and sweep schoolroom after school each day.” The school board agreed to provide “suitable and sufficient fuel.” During her high school years AnnaBelle met her future husband, Galen Wohlman. The story is told that Galen stopped for gas in Olivia at AnnaBelle’s family’s gas station and he saw someone leaning on his fender. He came charging out of the station to chastise whomever was doing this whereupon he
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found a pretty young woman checking the oil. They were engaged before he enlisted in the Marines in WWII and they were married upon his return on June 16, 1946. AnnaBelle wore a wedding dress made by her mother-in-law from a nylon parachute that Galen had mailed home from Guam. AnnaBelle and Galen made their home in Renville where their three children, Gail, Jennifer, and Ned were born. AnnaBelle worked with Galen in the Coast-to-Coast hardware store they owned until 1978 when she began working at the Renville Credit Union. Her quick wit and humor was well known among the staff and clients. She retired from that position after 19 years. AnnaBelle had many outings and adventures with Barb Emerson, her lifelong best friend. She was grateful for Barb rejoicing with her in good times and remaining a loyal friend through the bad. Some of AnnaBelle’s interests
included music, playing bridge, bowling, golf, reading, crossword puzzles, morning coffee at the cafe, spending time at their cabin on Lake Florida, and going to dances. She and Galen often dazzled the dance floor crowd with their quick footed and smooth style. They made it look so easy. Her grandchildren knew her as the Grandma who loved to play games: Candy Land, flicking toy soldiers at them in the bathtub accompanied by a catchy melody, trying her hand at the Bobby Hull table hockey game, rousing games of “Marbles,” and countless hours of “Kick Return” in her backyard on holidays. AnnaBelle was a faithful member, organist, Ladies Aid and choir participant of St. John’s Lutheran church in Renville and sang at many weddings, funerals, and other special occasions in the area. Even though she suffered from dementia in her later years, she still loved to hum along with her favorite
hymns and old time songs. AnnaBelle was a loving mother to her three children Gail (Mike) Ahern of Purcell, OK, Jennifer (Lowell) Hoffman of Belle Plaine, MN, and Ned (Julie) Wohlman of Renville, MN; grandchildren, Joe (Karen) Mulder, Andy (Leslie) Mulder, Matt (Amara) Mulder, Adam (Megan) Hoffman, Chad (Amber) Hoffman, Noelle Hoffman, Phil (Natasha) Wohlman, and Kristin Hauptli; great-grandchildren, Anna, Daphne, Nadia, Britta, Micah, Eliza and Clayton Mulder, Madeline and Alton Hoffman, Kaitlin Wohlman, Connor and Alexis Hauptli; sister, Eunice Langager of Edmond, OK; sister-in-law, Doris Bulau of Detroit Lakes, MN; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. AnnaBelle is preceded in death by her husband of almost 60 years, Galen; her parents, Eddie and Mathilda Bulau; her brothers and spouse, Earl and June Bulau, and Carl Bulau. Blessed be her memory.
Our Lady of The Prairie Catholic Church - Belle Plaine Fr. Michael Kaluza 952-873-6564 Wednesday, July 09 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass 9:00 am – 10:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, July 10 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass Friday, July 11 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass Saturday, July 12 4:15 p.m. Mass Sunday, July 13 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Mass 10:00 am Mass Tuesday, July 15 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass 9:00 am – 11:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, July 16 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass 9:00 am – 10:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration
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Facing Cancer, Pastor Leaving His Fate Up To God, Not Doctors (continued from page 1) still work to be done. Finch and his wife, Pam, came to Belle Plaine in the summer of 2012 to plant a new Assembly of God congregation. The process is a slow one. It starts with developing relationships, building a congregation. He talks with people anytime and anyplace, discussing where they are spiritually and considering if an Assembly congregation is of interest. The welcome mat, Finch said, is always out. He leads Bible study Wednesday evenings, 6:30 p.m., at Chatfield Elementary School. About a half-dozen people have been regularly attending the weekly meetings. The group previously met in the Belle Plaine School District Center building on South Willow Street. In a community with well-established Catholic and Protestant churches, Finch knew the planting of an Assembly congregation would takea long time. Finch expects the group might be back in the District Center once school resumes in the fall. No matter where the group meets, he’ll be there, God willing, he said. Once the congregation is established, the church can eventually turn its focus to a permanent physical home with a street address.
Quality Over Quantity
His wife, Pam is a registered nurse with 30 years of experience, 15 in emergency rooms. She supported her husband’s choice to forgo on treatment. Like Mike, she believes the additional time chemotherapy might buy him would be life without much quality. “Chemo would have been hell,” he said. “Cancer messes you up. Throw in chemo … It
Birth Announcement
Aaron and Jill (Nunn) Provancha of Belle Plaine are proud to announce the birth of their son, Aaron Thomas Provancha, who was born Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 11:26 a.m. at St. Francis Medical Center in Shakopee. He weighed 7 pounds ,2 ounces and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Tom and Paula Nunn, Joe and Beth Provancha, and Bruce and Dawn Germann. Local greatgrandparents are H.T. and Janice Nunn and Mercedes Battcher, all of Belle Plaine.
would have been different if they said do this for six or eight weeks and you’ll be cured.” The decision to pass on treatment for the cancer was not initially accepted by everyone in his family. The couple’s sons, Matt and Tim, struggled with his decision as did his mother, Donna. Cancer took Jim Finch, Mike’s father, in 1988. They have since come to accept the decision, though they may not necessarily agree with it. Finch speaks with his mother usually once a week. The conversations typically include some form of assurance that he’s doing OK, that his condition has not deteriorated. “I still don’t feel like I’m dying,” he said. And so he’ll continue his work. Finch drives for Stier Transportation and for Scott County SmartLink. He also works as a caretaker for the apartment he and Pam keep here in Belle Plaine. He’ll also perform odd jobs here and there when the opportunity arises. Meeting people is a way to develop relationships. Those relationships help build a congregation. Finch informed his supporters of his medical condition and his decision not to seek treatment, to accept God’s will, in a letter he sent to about 150 supporters. It was a difficult letter to write. “The reality hits you when you write it,” he said. People asked him about his bucket list. Nothing comes to mind. “I’m doing what I want to do,” Finch said. “I’m building relationships with people in the community and leaving the rest up to God. It’s his show.” Initially, he lost 40 pounds. He’s gained a few back and remains strong. He checks in periodically with doctors and nurses who ask him questions about his condition. Pam said they’ve commented, his voice sounds strong and that the situations seems promising. There are days between episodes where he “almost forgets he has cancer.” Pam has wondered about a “false positive” in one of the tests, but never pursued it. She’s seen the tumor herself, seen her husband endure pain that lays him out flat on his back. The only medication Finch takes is over-the-counter painkillers when needed. He does not fear death. If Finch continues to work and plant the seeds for an Assembly of God congregation, he considers that a victory. If God decides his work his done, he considers that a victory, too. “I’m going to win either way,” Finch said. He has put his affairs in order, asked a fellow pastor to perform a eulogy at a funeral service. He and Pam are at peace. The couple maintains a house in Litchfield, the place Finch calls “home.” If the cancer makes his work here intolerable, Finch said he’ll tell Pam it’s time to “take me home.”
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Bar-B-Q Days Coin Still Hiding If you read this column on a regular basis, you know that from time to time, I try to offer news on e-Readers (iPad, Nook, Kindles, ChromeBook,...) to be used when reading eBooks or electronic books. I myself, do not use e-Readers often, so I do not have a lot of experience to offer nor am I likely to offer any recommendations on what to buy. I recently ran into this article at URL: http://gigaom. com/2014/06/25/barnes-nobleplans-to-spin-off-ailing-nookas-a-separate-public-company/ on the internet. It might provide some information to help you make a decision on an e-Reader purchase that you might be considering. The e-Reader field is evolving rapidly and having more information can hopefully help you participate and enjoy this new technology. Visit the Scott County Library webpage (www.scottlib.org), click on “Books & More” and visit the eBooks, eMagazines, and eAudiobooks to see our current offerings. The information that you find there will be helpful. The web page offers much more than I could ever hope to offer in this column. Here is a list of activities that are coming up. Check our website or stop in at the library for more details. Our Book Clubs meet on July 9 and 10. Call the library or check the website. Storytime about Gross things, such as worms and ladybugs. Friday, July 11 at 10:30 a.m. Age Preschool-1 grade. Magic Tree House Book Party on Tuesday July 15 at 4 p.m. School age Professor Prachal Science Program on Wednesday, July 16 at 1:30 p.m. School age 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 “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 9, 2014 Reference World Book Second Edition Atlas of the World Adult Non-Fiction A Fighting Chance by Elizabeth Warren The Daniel Plan Cookbook Healthy Eating for Life by Rick Warren Simple Flower Arranging step-by-step designs & techniques by Mark Welford & Stephen Wicks Adult Fiction The Bet by Rachel Van Dyken The Devil’s Workshop by Alex Grecian Small Plates Short Fiction by Katherine Hall Page Juvenile Non-Fiction The Attack on Pearl Harbor by Charlie Samuels Puppies keeping and caring for your pet by Brigitte Harries Smithsonian A Revolutionary War Time Line by Elizabeth Raum Adult Paperback Fiction The Day He Kissed Her by Juliana Stone Early Readers: I Can Read! Pinkalicious and the Cupcake Calamity by Victoria Karr Ready-To-Read Peanuts It’s a Home Run, Charlie Brown based on the Comic Strips by Charles M. Schulz Peanuts Snoopy: Flying Ace to the Rescue based on the Comic Strips by Charles M. Schulz Easy Books Boo Boo Bear’s Mission The True Story of a Teddy Bear’s Adventures in Iraq by Mary Linda Sather.
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No one was able to locate the 2014 Bar-B-Q Days medallion following last week’s first clue. The second clue is published below, preceded by the republishing of the first clue. An additional clue, if necessary, will appear in the July 16 Herald. 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 the Tiger Park baseball field. 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 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.
Clue 1
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine, I’m stuck in the alley, but still on cloud nine. Be the go-getter, let’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 you’re thorough and hope you don’t delay. I sit only feet from this early warning system,
of hope, A bazooka may help and maybe a scope.
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.
The honorable thing is Alcatraz in the morning, When the sun peeks out, there really is no warning.
Goody, Goody Gum drops, a very nice proposal, Heavens to murgatroyd, I’m at your disposal.
We value your life, so turn on those blinkers, Those serpents and snakes can be real stinkers.
Beware of the double whammy, certain gloom and doom, Decorate the mahogany if you have success, Failing to plan is planning to Incomparable if you may, you fail, don’t you assume. will be impressed. To bring clarity to this riddle, you must make the cut, Setting some goals will get you out of your rut.
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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 Clue 2 July 18-20. Lackadaisical behavior will You can get your tickets at a not be permitted, discounted price until noon on No time to Lollygag, you must July 18 at the following locations: be committed. Belle Plaine Festivals and Old Glory stands tall, let’s get Events, Genesis Town and Country, Otto Drug Express and on the ball, Variety Galore, Borough Bowl, Enjoy the helicopter, you Cenex Convenience Store, make the call. State Bank of Belle Plaine, Coborn’s Superstore, Steffen’s Search for the fountain, spec- Hardware, Cornerstone State tacular to see, Bank, Dawn’s Salon and Sparetime Tavern. It’s a battle in the clouds, A strip of 10 tickets purchased you’ll find it’s all free. in advance costs $17. After the Your faith will move moun- 12 noon deadline on July 18, tains, let’s bridge the gaps, the cost will be $2.50 per ticket throughout the weekend. Each Enjoy that cup of coffee, my ticket is good for one ride for dear chaps. any age.
Food Shelf to Accept Donations at Parade
Come out of your shell and star in our celebration roll, UFO’s and flying saucers have a flare for your soul.
The Belle Plaine Food Shelf will be accepting donations of food items at the Bar-B-Q Days Parade on July 19. Just bring the items to your viewing spot and volunteers will be by to There are no flaws in your ray collect them.
The die has been cast, butterflies and dragon eggs, Many a little make a mickle, let’s get on those legs.
Bear Sighted Near Gotha (continued from page 1) by when he saw a man standing by his car taking a photo of the bear. The man identified himself as Jim Olson but Selken did not ask where he was from. But Olson’s photo made its way to Facebook and was shared by the Herald. Selken said Carver County law enforcement was called but that the bear was gone before
they got there. The tracks were identified as those of a bear. Selken said the bear headed west along Joyce Road and that was the last he saw of it. Bear sightings have also occurred in recent weeks in Savage, Burnsville, Woodbury, West St. Paul and elsewhere in the Twin Cities region. The bear in West St. Paul was
Proposed Flood Aid for Farmers Gets Attention U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, and Representatives Tim Walz and Collin Peterson urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support Minnesota farmers and ranchers impacted by flooding. In a letter to Minnesota State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency Debra Crusoe, the lawmakers urged the agency to hold public outreach meetings in flood impacted areas to ensure farmers and ranchers fully understand the support and resources available to them. Klobuchar and Peterson received a commitment last week from Secretary Vilsack that USDA and the Farm Service Agency will do everything they can to provide any necessary resources and support. A recent USDA report indicated 53 percent of Minnesota’s farm fields have surplus topsoil moisture and 49 percent have surplus subsoil moisture. Sen. Franken also spoke with Secretary Vilsack last week about the damage to Minnesota agriculture, urging him to do all he can to provide support to Minnesota farmers and ranchers impacted by the disaster. Sen. Franken asked the secretary to work closely with local Farm Service Agency offices to assess the damage and properly compensate farmers and ranchers for their losses. “Minnesota is experiencing significant and severe flooding,
affecting producers in a number of regions across the state,” the lawmakers wrote. “As the disaster continues, farmers and ranchers are sure to have questions about the Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs available to them, the process they need to follow to apply for these resources, and the timeline for distribution of funding. Your constant communication with Minnesota farmers and ranchers will be critical as they continue to evaluate their losses and recover from this disaster.” Earlier this year, Congress passed a Farm Bill that for the first time permanently authorized disaster assistance programs with mandatory funding for farmers and ranchers experiencing losses due to natural disasters. These disaster assistance programs will provide critical support to farmers and ranchers impacted by flooding.
shot dead by police, who said they did so for public safety when the bear neared a heavily populated area. They say it’s likely the same bear that was spotted in Savage. Although bear attacks on humans in Minnesota are rare, bears should be treated as a wild animal capable of inflicting serious harm, the DNR said. Bears live in forests, swamps and other areas with dense cover, but they also venture into clearings to feed. They are found mainly in the northern third of Minnesota, but range as far south as the interface between the forest and agricultural zones, where they utilize corn and other crops for subsistence. There are roughly 20,000 black bears in Minnesota. Sport hunting is their main source of mortality. Minnesota hunters harvest an average of about 3,000 black bears annually. Bear hunting license sales are restricted to maintain a desired harvest and population size.
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Thirty Years Ago This Week
1984 Bar-B-Q Days Coin Found Lynnette Behnke pointed to the 5 mph sign at Belle Plaine Junior High School where she found the Bar-B-Q Days coin in 1984. Her reward was $50. The Belle Plaine Fire Department presented plans for a new fire station to the city council that Monday evening. They had two proposals – one to make a sizeable addition to the present facility and the other two construct a completely new building at a new location. The proposed sites for the new location were an area north of the softball park, Dr. John Fogarty’s property abutting East Main Street, Wilson Oil and Jack Swenson property in the same block as the Civic Center, and the William Schilz property near Highway 169. A senior committee presented the council with a petition containing about 400 signatures urging the council to approve three lots in block 141 at the corner of State and Elm streets as the site for a proposed Senior Center. Nellie Irwin celebrated her 102nd birthday on July 4 with a picnic supper on the grounds of the Lutheran Home. She was the most senior of the 172 residents at the home for the aged. “I plan to make 103 and hope I can make it a while longer,� said the spunky little lady who still had a sharp tongue. About 3 inches of rain fell in the area July 9 and 10. Rain reports ranged from 2 3/4 to over 4 inches, depending on which side of town they came from. The rain was a welcomed relief as lawns, gardens and field crops had started to show signs of drought after going two weeks without rain. Former Belle Plaine resident Robert Kulisheck, head of the political science department at Northern Michigan University, had recently presented a lecture in one of the parliamentary rooms in London, which was attended by the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The annual Belle Plaine River Fishing Contest slated for the that weekend was postponed because of high water on the
Minnesota River. It was rescheduled for Aug. 24-25. The Belle Plaine town baseball team split a pair of games, beating Cologne 3-2 and losing to Savage 13-1. The Tigers’ Jeff Larson had a two-run homer against Cologne. Dick Meyer aced the number 12 hole at Lone Pine Country Club near Prior Lake that Sunday. He used a pitching wedge on the par 3, 125-yard hole. He was golfing with Mark Huber, Brad and Brett Krick.
60 Years Ago (1954)
Mrs. Stella Bills, Blakeley Township, died at the New Prague hospital at the age of 68. Our adjacent commissioner district was to have a contest for the office of county commissioner. The incumbent, Martin Hurtig, had filed for another term and Gilbert Halquist was his opponent. Ruth Esther Harms, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harms, became the bride of Henry Krueger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Krueger of Niagara, N.D. Temperatures crept into the lower 90s and were a factor in hastening the ripening of grain. Corn had spurted to shoulder high. Crops in general were most promising. A large family reunion was held on the Frank Kahle farm in Blakeley Township. The farm was formerly owned by August Kahle, which he sold in 1889. Mrs Emma Dorothy Harms died unexpectedly on July 4 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Minneapolis. She was 53 years old. Mrs. Hulda Mensing Mertens, born in Belle Plaine Township and daughter of Fred Mensing, Civil War veteran, died at Johnson Rest Home in St. Peter. She was 82 years old. Earlyne Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnson !
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of near Cologne, and Richard Pillsbury, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Pillsbury of Howard Lake, exchanged marriage vows. It was Belle Plaine’s 100th birthday. Among the many events were band concerts, Art B. Thomas outdoor free acts, queen’s candidate banquet, musical half hour at the ball park, KSTP Sunset Valley Barn Dance, queen coronation, Belle Plaine Centennial Choir, dolly buggy and pet parade, OldTimers get-together, burying of vault to be opened in 2054, Gay Ninety Style Review, NW Airlines Chorus, barbershop quartet, Centennial Little German Band, Spike Jones Pantomime, beard judging, pavement dance on West Main, mammoth Centennial parade, and a baseball game between Belle Plaine and Le Sueur.
90 Years Ago (1924)
Township. Tri-County League affairs that summer were noted for protested games. Belle Plaine was the only team that had neither protested a game nor had a protest brought against it. Mrs. J.L. Mellgren, who was born at West Union in 1857, died at her home in the community at age 66. Her parents were charter members of West Union Church. Nick Schommer from Eunich, N.D., and John Behles from Garrison, N.D., were back for a visit with relatives and former neighbors. The Belle Plaine School District report showed that it cost $25,896 to operate the school the preceding term. Henry Anderson and family came from Reserve, Mont., to make their home here. Mrs. Mahlmann and daughters and Lydia Koepp were away on a drive to Minot, N.D.
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Silent Auction/Bake Sale to Support Blakeley Families
The Chapel at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine (611 West Main Street) will be the site of a silent auction and bake sale to support families impacted by the flooding in Blakeley. The event will take place Sat120 Years Ago urday, July 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (1894) Also, a general fund has been Cinch bugs were the farmers’ set up at Cornerstone State complaint. They were seriously Bank in Belle Plaine under injuring grain and corn fields. “Tina Turk: Blakeley Fund� The Borough Council gave John Pratt contract to build three fire cisterns for $905. Two were to be of 1,000-barrel capacity, the other of 600. A record heat of 104 was claimed one day that week. In the midst of the hot, dry The heavy rains of last month season, the town well went dry. that washed out large sections As an emergency solution, Tim of area roads, especially Sibley Corcoran was ordered to run County Road 6 (Scenic Bya 2-inch pipe. Some citizens way) between Belle Plaine and said the town should try for an Blakeley, will likely necessitate artesian well as Le Sueur had the rerouting of this year’s Belle Plaine Scenic Byway Halfdone. John O’Malley, an old set- Marathon, which is scheduled tler at St. Thomas, died after a for Saturday, Oct. 11. neighbor’s dog bit him so se- “I have spoken with the head verely on the leg that the animal of public works in Sibley Counhad to be choke before it would ty and will stay in contact in let go. Lockjaw set in the man regards to Sibley County Road 6,� said Sony Mesenbring, fesdied. At the state convention of the tivals and events coordinator Populist Party, the platform for Belle Plaine. “There has declared for an income and in- been no (official) timeframe heritance tax, taxation of mineral lands, votes for women, all things called radical and impossible.
Local DFL to Meet Saturday
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velopment authority executive director, said the city has been pitching the intersection to convenience stores like Casey’s or Kwik Trip as possible locations for stores. The companies want to see a design of the future intersection, the Le Sueur NewsHerald recently reported. The future rest stop will be located at the north end of the 150-acre parcel the city refers to as its future industrial park. It will allow easy access to and from Highway 169. The city believes a more northerly location will enhance the usability of the future rest stop. One pesky problem with the $7 million plan is it is largely unfunded. The city received a $2.1 million grant. Le Sueur County expects to contribute $600,000 to the proposed project for work on County Road 28.
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set for the road repairs, so we are looking at other possible routes.� Sibley County Road 6 makes up about one-half of the Scenic Byway Half-Marathon Course. “It’s such an unfortunate deal,� Mesenbring said. Tim Becker, Sibley County’s highway engineer, paints an even bleaker picture when it comes to the Scenic Byway. He said preliminary estimates indicate the washout will cost about $1.3 million to repair, and that even with federal emergency funding, the repairs likely won’t occur until 2015.
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for anyone wanting to make a monetary donation. You can also mail your donation to Cornerstone State Bank, 406 East Commerce Drive, Belle Plaine, MN 56011-0008. Checks should be made payable to Blakeley Fund (Tina Turek in memo). To donate items to the silent auction and/or bake sale, contact Tina Turek at 612-7012025. The deadline to donate is Wednesday, July 9.
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An additional intersection along Highway 169 in Le Sueur will be the access to a new rest stop, replacing the one Cambria purchased for future expansion of its countertop plant. The new intersection on the east side of the highway is proposed to be aligned with the gravel service road to the water tower and Wolf Motors, across from County Road 28. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) likes the location of the proposed new intersection and is working with Bolton & Menk, the City of Le Sueur’s engineer, as it develops plans. The proposed intersection will be a reduced-conflict intersection, an R-cut intersection, just like the one at the junction of Highway 169 and Meridian Street in Belle Plaine. Ed TschMayo Clinic Health System in ida, Le Sueur’s economic deNew Prague is offering Heartsaver CPR from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 26 in the Jameen Mape Conference Center. The Heartsaver CPR class is designed to teach CPR for victims of all ages, automatic external defibrillator (AED) use and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction. For more information or to When remodeling a school register, call the public affairs built in the 1960s or ‘70s, dealing with asbestos is likely godepartment at 952-758-8956. ing to be atop the to-deal-with issues for project supervisors. In Jordan, renovation of the middle school is no different. Monday’s late afternoon shower .36 inches, but Adella said she As the school district there was brief but potent, dropping heard reports of about .50 inches begins work on expansion of the middle school, asbestos anywhere from one-third to a elsewhere in town. half-inch of rain in Belle Plaine. #OMMITTED TO 9OUR So far in July, .48 inches of rain abatement is one of the items The Scott County gauge at the has fallen at #OMFORT #ARE the Gruetzmacher near the top of the list. Any Ewald and Adella Gruetzmacher farm, which included .07 inches tile, 9 inches by 9 inches, in the building likely has asbestos farm in Belle Plaine measured on July 1 and s #LEANINGS .05 on July 5. in it, said Superintendent Matt s &ILLINGS Helgerson. Because breathing #OMMITTED TO 9OUR s #ROWNS in fumes from the tiles could #OMFORT #ARE cause cancer, workers will s "RIDGES • Cleanings • Fillings • Crowns • Bridges • Dentures s #LEANINGS take great care in closing off s $ENTURES s &ILLINGS the building and removing tile s #ROWNS that will not be disturbed by the s "RIDGES
Cutting of early grain started that week and harvesting of spring wheat was considered only a week away. An old neighbor, James Bailey Sr., arrived to spend a month at the home of his brother-in-law, John Flaherty, near Assumption. Mr. Bailey had been at Oklahoma City since the previous year. Gladys and Frances Crahan left on a boat trip over the Great Lakes. St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery was being improved with a new fence and ornamental front entrance. John Shaughnessy, 23-yearold Sibley County young man, lost his life while bathing in Lake Mary near Winsted. At the time of his death, he had a partnership in a general store in Green Isle. The funeral took place in Jessenland. F.E. Logelin was appointed local postmaster to succeed A.J. Irwin, who held the office the preceding eight years. The office would continue in its present quarters. Mrs. Anna Mary Elizabeth Buszmann, mother of Ernst Buszmann, died at age 91 years, 4 months. A native of Germany, the family located in Hancock Township in 1868, and later moved to Belle Plaine
more than five litters per year must obtain a license annually. Each facility will be subject to inspection. If the license is suspended, revoked or denied, inspectors must be given access to make certain that animals are not being bred on the premises. The horrors of puppy and kitten mills will be things of the past. This bill has been a long time coming, but now we can rejoice. Â Diane Struble
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St. Thomas 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. Lucille Koenig Connolly Hayden, formerly of the St. Thomas area, died on Monday, June 30, 2014 at the Minnesota Valley Health Center nursing home. She was born on April 25, 1926 in Scott County to John and Theresa (Pieper) Koenig and attended Mankato State Teachers College, and taught at St. Benedict, West Concord, Janesville, Morgan and Le Center. Lucille married John Connolly July 1, 1952, he passed away in 1961. Lucille married Cletus
Hayden in 1963, and he also precedes her in death. Our sympathies to her son, Kevin and Diane Connolly of Le Center and grandchildren, Sarah Boswell, David Connolly and Becky Connolly. Our sympathies also to her siblings, Albert, Lawrence, Robert, Martha Zweber, Jane Armond, and sister-in-law, Marcella Koenig and their families. Lucille was preceded in death by her husbands; brother, Joseph Koenig; daughter, Carol Connolly; brother-in-law, Tony Zweber and sister-in-law, Carol Koenig. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, July 8 at 11 a.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Le Sueur. Visitation was one hour prior to the Mass at the church on Tuesday. Lucille was laid to rest among our dearly departed in St.
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Volunteers needed for Bar-B-Q Days on Wed., July 16 for Set-up & Mon., July 21 for Take-down (Call Renee @ 952.200.0518 for times & details) Also, we need volunteers Sun., July 20 @ 6:30 PM at the Beef Stand for Clean-up
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Thomas. Dennis Michael O’Connell, better known as “Denny”, of Edina, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 4. He was the son of Loretta O’Connell and the late Richard O’Connell. Denny was mighty proud to be in a long line of O’Connells’ from County Cork, Ireland. Then to grow up on the same land, on the Montgomery side of St.Thomas, where his folks Richard and Loretta, his grandparents Robert and Margaret, and great-grandparents William H., better known in St. Thomas as “Little Bill” and Julia, lived generations before. Denny’s maternal grandparents are Arnold and Sylia Kline, friends of this writer’s grandparents.Denny received his Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation here at St. Thomas. Their family pew was next to the Jack Burns family pew on the Blessed Mother’s side, six pews from the front.Denny was a draftsman by trade. The O’Connell’s were all gathered at his sister, Lorie’s, for Father’s Day. Our sympathies to his mother, Denny’s son Brian, daughter Sara, and his precious grandchildren Brian’s Justin and Jeffery, and Sara’s Sadrea, Sade, Frank, and Sarod, who brought Denny so much joy. Sympathies also to sisters and brother-in-laws, Becky and Bob Block, Vicki O’Connell and Dave Schlingmann, and Lori and Rick Gregor. Visitation was Tuesday,
July 8 at the Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery from 4-8, with a Celebration of Life service from 6-7. Pat McGraw, owner and operator of McGraw Monument Works, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 29 at his Henderson home. He was well known in the community. Being a cemetery enthusiast, this writer thoroughly enjoyed visiting with Pat, a friendly man, who always took the time to visit. Knowledgeable, full of interesting stories, with his genuinely warm smile and easygoing manner. Sympathies to his wife and family. Going to miss this guy. There has been a population explosion of baby girls on the Burns/Wolff branch of our St. Thomas tree. Madelyne Wolff is great-grandma again. Gerry and Mary Wolff’s son Dan and Melanie are proud to announce Emma Sofia Wolff was born on May 27, 2014. Ray Wolff’s daughter Lisa and Jonathan are proud parents of a daughter born June 3, 2014, Caroline Evelyn Wittig. Ray’s other daughter April and Jeff, had a baby girl June 27, 2014, Elizabeth Shea Yurecko, after Lizzie Shea Halloran, her great-great-great grandmother. Slowly, but surely getting back to normal after the flood.Thanks. Looking forward to the St. Thomas Ladies luncheon at the Fishtale on Tuesday. Next week’s news…Have a good one.
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BAR-B-Q Beef Stand 2014 Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20 Take a Look at This!
CO-CHAIRS 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM Mary Ann Hallgren Mary Ann Koonst Cindy Kapphahn Gloria Brandt FRIDAY 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Lori Steinhagen Maynard Schmidt Matt Kahle Paul & Marlene Turmes Todd & Ann Kahle Martha Dressel FRIDAY 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Jean Thomason Connie Zurn Mike O’Laughlin Pat O’Laughlin Bob Huss Jenny Schmidt Lynette Koepp Noreen Schultz John & Mary Stier Deb Connolly FRIDAY 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Kim Thaemert Jeanie Fries Bob & Joanne Hartman Kim Meierbachtol Jeff & Rebecca Glynn
Maureen Busse Deb Ediger Sam & Gail Riesgraf Diane Hanson Bill Kruschke Peg & Lou Longhenry Chris & LaVonne Moore Ron & Deborah Smith Jim Glisczinski Richard Boogbaerts Mike & Cindy Schoenbauer FRIDAY 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Lori & Nate Beal Michelle Gerres Wayne & Sandra Schmidt Donna Karnitz Chris Skluzacek Laurie McCormick Julie Evers Ashton Pankonin Jon & Peggy Schuette Tilly Sullivan Amy & Pat Witt Gary & Darlene Anderley Tom & Jenny Fahey Kerry Arola FRIDAY 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Karen Brenke Teresa Poulton Sara Thomas Tiffany Gilster Renee Mueleners Paul Tierney Abby Lundborg Rachel Poulton Michael Lenz Becky Michel Jenna Haller Cale & Tasha Strait Kayla Rost Mandy Lenz Hannah & Joel Jerabek Dawn Buszmann Matt & Joyce Hartman Rachel O’Brien Lorie Siemon FRIDAY 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Lori Hankins Sara & Troy Schultz Katie Thomason Jay Schmit Ali Schultz Bryan & Mary Johnson Betty Fahey Sara Meyenburg Rich & Sherry Krentz Bill Schultz Meghan Malz Mark & Diane Kes Erika Ediger Connolly Dick & Shannon Steinhoff Elizabeth Koonst FRIDAY 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Tim & Sue Halloran John & Marilyn McSweeney Lee Schmidt Roger Hessian Jerry & Julie Widmer Wayne & Kerry Koepp Ken & Wendy Theis
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Renee Schultz SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Linda Gutzke Riverland Bank Jean Johnson Deb Brazil Kim Koepp Nancy Weldon Shane Gutzke Mark Schuette Dennis & Lindsay Schuette Peggy & Jon Schuette Pam & Steve Cappetto Tom & LaVonne Schlingmann
We would like to thank all the volunteers who help us in the Bar-B-Q Days Beef Stand. We appreciate your time & help!
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Val and Barb Miller entertained their families on the 4th of July, also celebrating Val’s birthday which is on the 4th. The New Prague Community Band played a concert at Faribault Central Park last Thursday, July 3. It was a beautiful evening and a large audience enjoyed the music. Humor Corner: A man approached a beautiful woman in the supermarket and said, “Excuse me ma’am, I lost my wife here in the store. Can you talk to me for a couple of minutes.” “Why in the world?” she asked. “Because every time I talk to a beautiful woman, my wife shows up.”
St. John’s Catholic Church St. Scholastica Church Father Dave and Deacon Bob Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Servers: The Solheid sisters, Alexis, Kaylynn, Danielle and Brenna Solheid Saturday Mass at 8:15 p.m. at St. Scholastica Servers: Samantha and Bradley Kubes Sunday Mass at 8 a.m. at St. Scholastica Servers: Lydia Schmitz and Jeremy Buszman Mass Wednesday 5 p.m.- St. John’s - Confessions follow ***** Marty and Farrell Weiers, Mark, Ann, Merridith, Regen, Eric and puppy Ginger from Kansas, visited here with the Flavian and Edna Weiers and family over the 4th holiday. Greg and Jane Weiers entertained the Weiers and Schanus families at their annual 4th of July hayride and picnic on the 4th. Jeff and Sue Weiers entertained Saturday at a 4th of July picnic beginning at noon. Gathering were Barb Weiers and her children and families, also Flavian and Edna Weiers.
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Lee & Vicki Sauter Jim & Carol Mahoney Terry Kroehler Alex Kruschke
SATURDAY 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Edna Haedke Thomas Malz Mark & Kathy Hodapp Doug & Carol Schultz Pat Skelly Lynn Jaworski
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Jeff & Marcie Hiltz Dennis & Mary Moriarty Aaron & Megan Gordon Jon & Brenda Hallgren
Craig & Shelly Lorensen Larry Walker James & Deanna Fogarty Kristian & Joe LaJeunesse Heather & Zach Pharr
Linda Nelson Lisa Barlage
Joel & Lisa Bahr Lee Kline Rod & Karen Bauer
SUNDAY CO-CHAIRS 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM John Meuleners SUNDAY 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Janel Eischens Gary & Nella Schmidt Irma Woesthoff Jen Winter
Patti Edberg Ralph Woesthoff Marilee Schwichtenberg Kristie Juaire
SUNDAY 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Deb & Ralph Malz Tom & Therese Kaletka Rick & Mary Krant
Dan & Kristin Schmidt
SUNDAY 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Jane Krentz Melissa Krentz
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SATURDAY 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Randy & Mary Koll Bob Trutnau LuAnn Borressen Mike Dyrhaug Ryan Stevens Jason & Karmen Gruhn Dave Prokosch Jason & Beth Wadsley Terry & Kay Siemon Ryan & Melissa Stevens Troy & Brooke Borressen Paul Heidecker Jennifer Ackerman
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Jeff & Terri Kiewatt Alan & Kathy Hennen Sheri Prokosch Sarah & Leon Vinkemeier Linda & Jamey Jeurissen
Don & Pam Meger Jason Thaemert Dan & Kathy Thaemert Rich & Karen Lambrecht Kim Thaemert Lainey Schwartz
Michelle & Jeff Bahr
Joyce Nyblom Brian & Lori Borchardt Les & Janis Buesgens Jon & Deb Luedloff Jon & Peggy Schuette SUNDAY 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Elroy & Marlys Koepp Roger & Mary Ann Sons
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Community Services
Nelson Ladd • Community Services Director 130 S. Willow St., Belle Plaine • www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone 873-2411 Pre-registration is needed for all programs and activities
participants. DATE: Monday - Friday, July 28 - August 1 AGES/TIME: Session 1: 8:30-10am (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
September 6 – 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
An instructional camp designed to work on the fundamentals of football. Special attention is given to the fundamentals of passing, receiving and ball carrying. Development of team concepts as well as offensive and defensive game plans will be stressed. Future Tiger Football players will be challenged to compete and improve their skills. Contests and 7 on 7 passing games will highlight each day. DATES: Monday-Thursday, August 4 - 7 TIMES: Session 1: 8:3010am (3-8 grade - pads) Session 2: 10:30 am-12pm (K - 2 grade - flag) WEIGHT ROOM/OPEN GYM LOCATION: Practice Football Field (Behind Chatfield Elem.) Youth using the weight room INSTRUCTOR: Doug Anderson will have a coach(es) available COST: $25.00 (Grades K-2) $35.00 for assistance on following the (Grades 3-8) weightlifting workout program for FALL TACKLE FOOTBALL all sessions. The workout sessions consist of speed/agility, explosive Introductory instructional leagues for training, weight training and ab/core boys in grades 3-6 designed to work training. A gym will be available for on the fundamentals of football in a basketball or volleyball, when not fun and safe game. Players will learn in use for another activity. DATES: team work, along with the basic skills Mon - Thurs, June 9-July 31 TIMES: of blocking, passing, receiving and 7-8:30 am, HS Students 8:30-10 ball carrying. Late registration may not am, HS Students 10-11:30 am, JH be accepted due to equipment needs. Students 4:30 - 6:00 pm All Students 5th & 6th Grade Information (Travel) LOCATION: BPHS COST: $50.00 IMPORTANT DATES: Tuesday, (Summer Pass) August 12 Coaching Meeting at 7 pm
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. 6–Oct. 11 GRADES/TIME: 3rd/4th Grade: 9–10am $30.00 5th & 6th Grade: 1011am Travel Schedule - Sept. 13-Oct 11 with mid-week practice $35.00 LOCATION: BPHS, South Gym Youth Recreation
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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. PRAIRIE FIRE CHILDREN’S THEATER
Do you want to be an actor this summer? Join the Prairie Fire Children’s Theater in performing “Wizard of Oz” 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: MondaySaturday, July 21-26 LOCATION: Oak Crest Elementary COST: $55.00
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 14-17 121:30 pm GIRLS Grades 6-9 July 1417 10-11:30 am GIRLS Grades 1012 July 14-17 8:30-10 am COACH: Randy Carlson LOCATION: BPHS, South Gym COST: $50.00
FOOTBALL CAMP
BPHS, Commons Thursday, August 14 Equipment Handout & Weigh ins at 6:30 pm BPHS, North Gym Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 19 – October 9 Practices at Chatfield Elem. Rec Fields Saturdays, September 6 – 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,
EXTREME ROBOTICS: BATTLEBOTS
New Super-Charged NXT LEGO Robotics Projects! Get ready to take ultimate control! Using the NXT Intelligent brick from LEGO®, servo motors, advanced ultrasonic, touch and light sensors, and specialize Lego technic engineering components, students will build extreme robots, program them to accomplish tasks, respond to external stimuli, and overcome challenges. Students working in small teams will control the robot with NXT programs, and then have the opportunity to experiment and modify the programs. Students will then be challenged to morph their projects in better, stronger or faster robots. Possible competitive robots built are Tug-O-War bots, hammerbot, and a claw-striker, and Sumo-bot. Please bring a snack daily. GRADES: 3-8 DATE: July 21-24 TIME: 9:30 am-12noon LOCATION: Chatfield Elem, Computer Lab INSTRUCTOR: Computer Explorers COST: $90.00
If you love Legos, making things move, building and experimenting – this class is for you. Learn about engineering and the physical science principles behind different action machines. Working in teams, students will build crazy wheeled and geared contraptions that spring into action. Have fun while you learn the principles of mechanical engineering and simple machines. Make tops, spinners, zip lines, a rubber band powered car, crimping cars, and other crazy contraptions. Please bring a snack daily. GRADES: K-4 DATE: July 21-24 TIME: 1-3:30 pm LOCATION: Chatfield Elem, Computer Lab INSTRUCTOR: Computer Explorers COST: $72.00 GRAND SLAM
Grand Slam in Burnsville, features over 30,000 square feet of games and rides. Packed with tons of great entertainment for kids of all ages. Mini golf, laser tag, batting cages, bumper cars, and a full video arcade! May bring additional money for treats & arcade tokens) DATE: Thursday, August 7 TIME: Depart at 10:30 am Return at 3:30 pm COST: $22.00 (includes transportation, unlimited Laser Tag, Mini Golf, Krazy Kars, Batting Cages, 4 Arcade Tokens, and Hot Dog & Soda) DEADLINE: August 1 CASCADE BAY
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Cascade Bay is a great place for water fun! Take a chance shooting down Twin Falls or braving the Typhoon and Hurricane slides. Even the Lazy River offers a challenging ride through the Rocky Rapids. The zero-depth pool is sure to be a favorite. Relax and soak up the rays at Lookout Point. Cascade Bay offers activities for “sailors” of all ages. Please bring extra money for snacks. Your fee also includes a round of miniature golf. DATE: Thursday, August 21 TIME: Depart at 11:30 am Return at 5:00 pm COST: $19.00 (includes transportation, pool admission & miniature golf)
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Session 1: This session will 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 1417 (Friday, July 18 - rain make-up) GRADES/TIME: Session 1 (Grades 2-4): 8:30-9:45 am COST: $35.00 Session 2 (Grades 5-7): 9:45-11:30 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
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By Dr. Kelly Smith
I often get asked by acquaintances, “What do you do with all of your time off during the summer?” I have heard this question every summer for the past 22 summers that I have served as a superintendent in Minnesota schools. Although I am able to take some vacation time during the summer as others in the office do, the truth of the matter is that the school district office is a pretty busy place during the summer. Hiring new staff begins during the last months of the school year and often continues into the summer. This year our final three hires were made just days before the 4th of July. Our annual budget for the new year is worked on and finalized by the school board at our June board meeting. July is a time to begin refining our back to school schedules and this year we are working the details of our one to one iPad rollout. Our school buildings are busy in June and July with various summer school sessions, sports camps and with custodial work prepping for the new school year. Finally, our school district auditors typically arrive in August and review our financial records for the previous year while preparing our annual audit. This summer I have joined a technology Summer Learning Series organized by an Intermediate School principal from Texas. At last report, over 1,500 educators from 7 different countries are participating in the technology & education challenges each and every week. The event encourages educators to branch out into news areas of technology including Twitter, podcasts, blogging, etc to guide self-improvement. I know that two of our principals are participating in this Learning Series as well. This learning experience has been awesome experience and has introduced me to a great many new educational leaders across the country. As I have mentioned in previous columns this summer, long time math teacher and coach Randy Carlson and his family lost their house to a mudslide in mid-June. While the house was insured, the coverage did not cover damage due to mudslides. There have been several fund raising efforts begun on behalf of the family to support them as they deal with their housing situation for the future. If you are interested in supporting the Carlson’s, you may donate online at www.gofundme.com/alh9t0 or you may drop off a donation at the State Bank of Belle Plaine. In addition, a benefit meal and alumni basketball tournament has been scheduled for Saturday, August 9 at the high school. A meal featuring BBQ pulled pork and the fixings will be served from 5-9 p.m. and alumni basketball games will be played that evening. The women will play at 6 p.m. and the men will follow at 7 p.m. A minimum donation for the meal is $10 per person. T-shirts will also be available for $10 each. Please spread the word to alumni and others outside of Belle Plaine about this event so we have a great turnout. As always, if you have any questions about school matters, please feel free to call me at 873-2400 or check our website at www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us. You may also find me on Twitter at @BPTiger716. Go Tigers!
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Belle Plaine Native Bringing Red Ribbon Ride Through Town ease. A field of about 165 riders and support crew will roll into Belle Plaine at the end of the first day, Thursday, July 17. After a pit stop in New Prague, the riders will reach Belle Plaine between 1 and 5 p.m. They’ll spend the night at Belle Plaine Junior-Senior High School where they’ll camp in one of the school’s gyms, clean up in locker rooms and share a camaraderie that brought them to take on the ride. Riders and crew members will stay in lodging establishments in the community. The riders have all raised $1,500 or more to participate in the ride. Crew members – volunteers – have been asked to raise $250 apiece. Over half of the 160 riders will exceed the required $1,500 minimum and riders raise an average of $2,500, Fetsch said. The top rider is nearing $10,000 in funds raised. Familiar with Belle Plaine and aware of the lodging possibilities and roads through and around the area, Fetsch worked to include the area on the map for the Red Ribbon Ride. She said the community would enjoy the economic benefits of the riders and crew members staying in hotels for a night, enjoying meals in restaurants, shopping in convenience and grocery stores. One of the ride’s first-day traditions is for riders to decorate their helmets. Riders also visit DQs in communities. She notified the Belle Plaine Dairy Queen that it might enjoy an unexpectedly busy day next Thursday (July 17). Fetsch notified the owner of the local Dairy Queen he’d likely see an extra couple hundred customers Thursday, a small example of the economic bump the ride can bring to a small community in one day. Another first day tradition is for riders to creatively decorate
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their helmets. The other overnight stays will be in Mankato and Waconia before riders make their way into St. Paul.
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As executive director, Fetsch’s job is all about details, making sure everything is in place for a successful fund-raiser. She’s planned seven of the 12 Red Ribbon Rides. The route changes annually. When organizers decided to take the ride to Mankato and back to St. Paul, Fetsch saw the opportunity to bring the Red Ribbon Ride to Belle Plaine. She worked with Community Education to secure housing a block or so from where she grew up in the gymnasium Thursday night. “It’s nice to be able to take advantage of that connection,” she said. “We truly are helping people in our community.” Before the riders roll into Belle Plaine, a team of volunteers will start setting up around the school grounds. From people who’ll help make sure riders’ bikes are working properly to a chiropractor and people giving massages, their mission is keeping riders moving forward and feeling good. “These people are making a difference in the lives of people served by the eight AIDS/HIV support agencies,” Fetsch said. “We’re all impacted in some way. We just might not know someone has AIDS or HIV.” She’ll deal with police departments and sheriff’s offices, city councils, the Minnesota Department of Transportation and county public works staff to make sure riders have a safe route for the ride. She has helped arrange lodging for the riders and crew and publicity. It’s all about details. How does she keep everything organized and herself on track? “It’s all in my Smartphone,”
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she said. “My brain is always going, especially in the spring and summer.” Before that, she relied on a Palm Pilot and even a thick calendar book filled with scribbled notes, details to take care of. Fetsch concedes she couldn’t do her job without her co-workers and an army of volunteers who keep their eyes and ears open to changing condition. The ride was planning a pit stop in Henderson Friday. But road conditions have forced them to bypass the city on their way to Mankato, she said. When they started to plan the 2014 Red Ribbon Ride several months ago, Fetsch was confident Belle Plaine would welcome the riders into town. She has seen the community’s heart help those in need. A taco feed benefit for her sister Bev’s daughter, Kylie Chard, drew hundreds of people to Court Square Park in 2011. Chard, whose parents (Bev and Dale) both grew up in Belle Plaine, is recovering from a form of leukemia. Fetsch and her husband have an 8-year-old daughter. She wants her to know the importance of giving back to the larger community as well as helping people she knows well. Fetsch entered corporate event planning in 1998 after graduating from the University of St. Thomas two years earlier with a degree journalism advertising. She soured on the corporate agency advertising scene. She worked in the Twin Cities Marathon from 1998 through 2000. She also helped plan the Minneapolis Aquatennial in 2000-2001 and 2001-2007. Her resume also includes a stint as St. Paul Winter Carnival festival director.
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tor include the processes leading to the construction of the overpass and interchange at the intersection of Highway 169 and East Main Street, and the subsequent closing of several highway crossings. Over 300 residential lots were also developed in Belle Plaine during Kreft’s time here. So far this year, fast-growing Victoria has developed about 60 residential lots and some 300 lots over the past few years. Belle Plaine has fallen well below those numbers in recent years following about a decade of substantial growth. As one of the fastest growing cities in the Twin Cities region, Victoria is projected to nearly triple its population to over 28,000 people by 2030. The city also boasts that it has the largest land area of Carver County cities, resulting in “numerous opportunities for new and expanding businesses to serve its growing population.” Belle Plaine Mayor Mike Pingalore said Kreft is a good fit for Belle Plaine. “Her background in economic development was one of the criteria that we were looking for in a city administrator to help us grow our city. She has a lot of experience in development through her job in Victoria,” Pingalore said. “I’m excited to be coming back,” Kreft said. Kreft and her husband, Jim, live in Arlington. They have three children attending the Sibley East School District – Alexus, 14, Oscar, 11, and Ellie, 10. Belle Plaine High School principal Dave Kreft is Jim Kreft’s brother. Kreft will start at step 6 of the city salary schedule, which is $93,423.63 per year. In May, Belle Plaine offered Afton City Administrator Ron Moorse the job and he accepted at step 4 ($86,392) to start out. But a couple of days later, he contacted Belle Plaine saying he was going to remain in Afton rather than come to Belle Plaine after Afton offered him a raise to stay. Before offering the city administrator job to Moorse, the city offered it to Waseca City Manager Crystal Prentice but she turned down Belle Plaine’s final offer and took a job in Arizona instead.
vices to older Minnesotans, people with disabilities and the deaf and hard of hearing will receive funding this summer to implement innovative projects designed to improve service quality. The Minnesota Department of Human Services has announced $3.5 million in performance-improvement funding to 27 projects in 39 Minnesota counties. Among the recipients is The Lutheran Home Association in the amount of $251,380 to de-
home services in Scott, Carver, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Sibley, Blue Earth and Brown counties. To be eligible for funding under the Home and Community-based Services Performance-based Incentive Payment Program, authorized by the 2013 Legislature, providers must put strategies in place to improve in a measurable way recipients’ quality of life and/ or service quality, or deliver good, quality service more efficiently.
Barbara McAfee at Prairie Oaks Institute July 19 The sound of your voice has a powerful impact on whether or not people hear what you are saying. Join Barbara McAfee on Saturday, July 19 for an intimate workshop at Prairie Oaks Institute in Belle Plaine and open the full potential of your voice in becoming a more powerful speaker and listener. With only 20 spots available, seats for this event will go quickly. The price is $250. McAfee has been a voice coach for over 20 years, supporting leaders from all sectors to unleash the full power and presence in their voices. Her book, “Full Voice: The Art and Practice of Vocal Presence” was the #1 Amazon bestseller in business communications when
it was released in October of 2011. She was an organizational development consultant for 12 years, specializing in team building, communications, and applying organizational principles and practices within communities. Lunch and refreshments are included in the registration fee. An optional children’s program is available at no additional charge if enough young ones are attending. In addition to the all-day event, which requires pre-registration, there will be an evening event that is free and open to the public. E-mail to info@prairieoaksinstitute.org for details.
Local Humane Society Accepting Baked Goods for Sale The Carver-Scott Humane Society is holding its annual baked good sale Friday-Saturday, July 25-26, during River City Days in Chaska. Proceeds of the sale will benefit the society and its work helping abandoned pets. Persons interested in donating home-baked goodies to the sale on paper plates in labeled sealable Baggies or transparent food wrap should drop them off
at the society’s tent in Gazebo Park (Highway 41 an Fourth Street in downtown Chaska). The items can be dropped off July 25, 4:30 to 7:55 p.m., or July 26, 8:30 to 11:55 a.m. Anyone needing assistance delivering baked goods to the park shold call (952) 368-3553, line 4, or check the society’s Web site -- www.carverscotths. org
The Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women, based in Belle Plaine, offers support for all area women in crisis or who • Belle Plaine Run Club, an informal running club for participants who desire to run, socialize, and motivate. For more information and times, call have recently left a crisis situation. (952) 486-1903. The groups provide a safe and • City Council Meeting on July 21 at 6 p.m. at Belle Plaine Government caring environment for womCenter. • School Board Meetings at Junior High Library ~ 2nd Monday of each en. The Alliance offers groups month: meetings are scheduled as a work session; 4th Monday of each every Monday from 7 to 8:30 month: Regular business meetings for the board, Finance starts at 5:30 p.m. p.m. regularads at 6 p.m. more ONE information or if a holiday interferes, call For more7/6/2014 information, call , 2x4 &and2x8 toForrun TIME, the week beginning (952) 873-2400 or go online at www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us A fund-raising event will take meal and beverages available 952-873-4214. • Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women now has free on-site childplace for the Paul “Lumpy” for purchase. There will also care available during weekly evening and daytime women's support groups. Lambrecht family on Sunday, be a silent auction and raffle, as If you or someone you know is or has been a victim of domestic violence, July 13 from 2-6 p.m. at Min- well as face-painting and other please call SVA at (952) 873-4214 for more information regarding the times nesota Harvest Apple Orchard kids’ activities. and locations of the groups. (8251 Old Highway 169 Boule- Paul, who will turn 49 on June Mondays: Mom's/Women's Prayer Group: Meeting from 9:30-11:30 a.m. vard, Jordan). 23, and his wife, Emily, have Call Amy for details and location (952) 484-9100. Paul was diagnosed with stage three children – Zach, 9, TeaTuesdays: 3 rectal cancer and is undergogan, 7, and Evy, 4. Wednesdays: BP Rotary at 12 noon at Kingway Retirement Living ing chemo and radiation treat- For more information or to (Ratzkeller Room ments, which will be followed contribute to the benefit, con• Senior Citizens Meet Cards are played at 1 p.m. at Cardinal Ridge Apts.) by surgery and more chemo tact Sharon at 612-209-4345 or • Community Wide Grief Group from 4-5:30 p.m. at The Lutheran Home treatments. Vickie at 952-465-5816. Chapel (June through July) The fund-raiser will include a 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 Home Building & Remodeling Brick School House kitty korner from St. John Lutheran Church) Better water flows Thursdays: Belle Plaine Knitting Group meets at Kingsway Living Center from better thinking! LLC 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. Softeners • Filtration 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each Month: Support Groups for Families Drinking Systems meet at the Valley Green Workforce Center in Shakopee at 6:30 p.m. and is • Non-Electric 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 • 24/7 Soft Water Email - Gary2731@hotmail.com support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength • Unmatched Efficiency LIC.# 20626629 through sharing experiences. For information, call (952) 890-1669. • Iron - Rust - Odor Removal 1st Tuesday of the Month: Belle Plaine Lions/Board of Directors meet at • Free Water Analysis Borough Bowl in Belle Plaine, at 6:30 p.m. • We Service All Makes • 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 Independent Authorized Dealer Support Group meets at St. Wenceslaus Church, lower level, New Prague Haferman Water Conditioning, Inc. 7-8:30 p.m. Call Mary (952) 873-6781 for more information. James Anderson John M. Skubitz Todd M. Coryell 1st Wednesday of each Month: B.P. Borough Riders Snowmobile Club (952) 447-8120 Attorney at Law Attorney at Law meets at Sparetime Tavern in Belle Plaine at 7 p.m. 2x2, 2x4 & 2x8 ads to run ONE TIME, the week beginning 7/6/2014 Attorney at Law www.hafermanwater.com 4th Monday of the Month: Support Group: Women's Connection for Cancer. For more information contact the 'Ask St. Francis' info. line @ (952) • Real Estate • Estate Planning 403-2000 • Family Law • Personal Injury 2nd Tuesday of the Month: Belle Plaine Lions/General Membership Meeting at Duets in Belle Plaine, at 7 p.m. • DWI/Criminal Defense • Business Law • Minnesota Valley Riders Saddle Club (MVR) monthly meeting at 7:30 100 E. Main St., Suite 130 • Belle Plaine, MN 56011 p.m. at Neil's Pub Rustic Room. Join in planning and participating in area horse related activities. (952) 873-3343 • Valley Garden Club: meets monthly. Location varies, see bpgardeners.blogspot. Website: www.andersonskubitz.com com or call Anne Buesgens (507) 248-3666. Hours: M-F 9:00am-5:00pm or by appointment 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. Metro South • 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. 5333 160th St., Prior Lake For more information, call Carolyn at (952) 873-4489. 952-447-2160 • www.treatmy water.com 2nd Friday of the Month: Steak Fry at the Belle Plaine Vet’s Club, Steak or Shrimp, 5:30-8 p.m. SALES • RENTAL • LEASE • Water Cooler 2nd Saturday of the Month: B.P. Historical Society Open Meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the Historical House Muesum. Rent a Water Cooler Exclusive Service for EcoWater, 3rd Monday of the Month: Vet's Club Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Club. 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Legal Notices Belle Plaine Township Filing Notice Filing for candidates for Township Offices to be elected on November 4, 2014 will be open July 29, 2014 and close August 12, 2014. Filing from July 29, 2014 through August 11, 2014 will be done at the home of the clerk; Jean McDermand, 9735 W. 273rd St., Belle Plaine, MN, Phone (952) 873-5661. On August 12, 2014 filing will be done at the Township “Garage”; 25130 Hickory Blvd., Belle Plaine, MN and will close at 5:00 p.m. The following offices will be open for election: Supervisor Position “C” – four year term expiring 2018 Clerk Position – four year term expiring 2018 Jean McDermand Belle Plaine Township Clerk Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, July 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: December 3, 2012 MORTGAGOR: Beau A. George, single man. MORTGAGEE: Frandsen Bank & Trust. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 17, 2012 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A923713. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated December 3, 2012 Recorded December 17, 2012, as Document No. A923714. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Frandsen Bank & Trust RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 701 Frontier Drive, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 200610440 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 1, Block 4, Heritage Acres Second Addition, Scott County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $132,550.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $133,838.09 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 20, 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 September 22, 2014, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: January 16, 2014 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 13-008426 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Herald
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PAGE ten on Wednesdays, January 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26 and March 5, 2014. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until April 24, 2014, at 10:00 AM at the Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN, in said county and state. Dated: March 20, 2014 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30-13-008426 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Herald on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until June 26, 2014, at 10:00 AM at the Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN, in said county and state. Dated: April 24, 2014 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30-13-008426 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Herald on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until August 14, 2014, at 10:00 AM at the Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN, in said county and state. Dated: July 1, 2014 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30-13-008426 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Herald on Wednesday, July 9, 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 nonresidents 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 AGRICULTURAL 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.
sentative 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.
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.
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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 repre-
FILING FOR CANDIDATES FOR TOWNSHIP OFFICES TO BE ELECTED ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014 WILL BE OPEN JULY 29, 2014 AND CLOSE AUGUST 12, 2014 AT 5:00PM AT THE HOME OF THE CLERK, MAUREEN BUSSE 13001 BELLE PLAINE TRAIL BELLE PLAINE, MN 56011 (952-873-6647). THE FOLLOWING OFFICES WILL BE OPEN FOR ELECTION: SUPERVISOR “A’ POSITION - 6 YEAR TERM TREASURER POSITION - 4 YEAR TERM /S/:MAUREEN BUSSE BLAKELEY TOWNSHIP CLERK Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 9 and 16, 2014.
Minnesota Secretary of State Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number 768330200028 Filed July 2, 2014 1. Assumed Name: Select Dance Academy 2. Principal Place of Business: 5240 12th Avenue East Shakopee, MN 55379 USA 3. Nameholder(s):
Shakopee Dance Academy, Inc. 5240 12th Avenue East Shakopee, MN 55379 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, Thomas W. Larkin Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 9 and 16, 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 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.
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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 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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Notice is hereby given: The period for filing affidavits of candidacy for office is Tuesday, July 29, 2014 through Tuesday, August 12, 2014. The filing period ends at 5:00 p.m. on August 12, 2014. Offices to be filled include: Supervisor A - four (4) year term Clerk - four (4) year term These offices will be filled at the November 4, 2014 General Election. Affidavits must be filed during the above filing period at the office of the clerk located at 20472 261 Ave., Belle Plaine, MN. The municipal clerk’s office will be open for filing from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. The fee for filing candidacy is $2.00. James Witt Clerk of Faxon Township 20472 261 Ave. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 (952) 873-4481 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, July 9, 2014.
Scott County Board Proceedings BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF SCOTT JUNE 17, 2014 (1) The Board of Commissioners, in and for the County of Scott, Minnesota, met in the Courthouse Board Room in the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, and convened at 9:00 a.m., with the following members present: Commissioner Wolf, presiding, Commissioner Wagner, Commissioner Menden, Commissioner Marschall, and Commissioner Ulrich. (2) Amendments to the Agenda Chair Wolf noted that agenda item 5.7 to approve the rezoning, preliminary plat and final plat of Raven Point Second Addition has been amended to add the approval of conservation easements. (3) Minutes: On a motion by Commissioner Ulrich, seconded by Commissioner Marschall, the Minutes of June 3, 2014 were approved. (4) Consent Agenda: On a motion by Commissioner Ulrich, seconded by Commissioner Marschall, the following actions were approved unanimously. All resolutions are available in the office of the County Administrator and are made a part of this record by reference. A. Approve the appointment of Charles Howley of Commissioner District 4 to the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District Board of Managers for a term effective July 26, 2014 through July 25, 2017 and Anna Brekke of Commissioner District 1 to a youth-at-large position on the Extension Committee effective June 30, 2014 through June 29, 2016. B. Approve the Application and Permit for a Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for the Scott County Agricultural Society dba Scott County Fair for an outdoor event to be held at the Scott County Fairgrounds Beer Garden in St. Lawrence Township from July 24, 2014 through July 27, 2014. C. Approve a Temporary Wine Auction Permit for Castle Kitchens dba the Minnesota Renaissance Festival for a wine auction to be held on September 13, 2014. D. Adopt Resolution No. 2014105; Approving Submittal of the Applications and Entering Into an Agreement for Subsurface Sewage Treatment System Grants to Counties Including a Base Grant, Low-Income Fix-Up Grant and an Incentive Grant. E. Adopt Resolution No. 2014101; Authorizing the Return of Scott County’s Allocation of Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds to the State and the Desired Reallocation to the Metropolitan Airports Commission. F. Approve the Grant Agreement and receive funding from the Minnesota Department of Health for the 2014 2015 Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Cities Readiness Initiative. G. Approve the request for rezoning (#778-R-11) for John Mesenbrink, applicant, of 17.3 acres from RR-1, Residential Reserve, to RR-2, Rural Residential Single Family, preliminary plat and final plat of Raven Point Second Addition consisting of two lots on 17.3 acres and conservation easements in Section 36 of Spring Lake Township as amended. H. Approve the annual Department of Natural Resources Federal Boat Enforcement Supplemental Grant effective May 9, 2014 through September 1, 2014, in the amount of $8,875 to be used to reimburse deputies for overtime pay along with fringe benefits. I. Adopt Resolution No. 2014103; Awarding the Contract to Chard Tiling and Excavating, Inc. for the County Highway 44 Reconstruction (Phase II) Project in the Cities of Prior Lake and Savage. J. Approve the record of disbursements and claims made to Scott County from June 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014 in the sum of $29,372,323.24. K. Separation of employment for Mark Hartman, FT Sheriff’s Deputy, Sheriff’s Office, effective 06/30/14. Separation of employment for Beverly VanSoest, Intermittent (34% FTE) Unclassified Library Aide, Community Services Division, effective 06/05/14. Separation of employment for Thomas Menden, Intermittent (34% FTE) Unclassified Veterans Services Aide, Administration Division, effective 11/09/12 (last day worked). Intermittent (34% FTE)
employment for Ronald Jacobus, Unclassified Facility Probation Officer, Health and Human Services Division, effective 06/17/14. Intermittent (34% FTE) employment for Gregory Jindra, Unclassified Driver, Community Services Division, effective 06/09/14. Intermittent (34% FTE) employment for Tonja Bummer, Unclassified Driver, Community Services Division, effective 06/09/14. Intermittent (34% FTE) employment for Andrew Lucey, Unclassified Driver, Community Services Division, effective 06/09/14. Student (34% FTE) employment for Faith Wuollet, Unclassified Library Aide, Community Services Division, effective 06/02/14. Change in employment status for Kelly Kaeding, Intermittent (34% FTE) Unclassified 911 Dispatcher to FT Probationary 911 Dispatcher, Sheriff’s Office, effective 06/30/14. Amend effective date of employment for Jennifer Schmitz, Intermittent (34% FTE) Unclassified Facility Probation Officer, Health and Human Services Division, effective 05/28/14 (previously reported as 06/01/14). Amend effective date of employment for Brendan Zangs, FT Temporary Program Delivery Specialist, Community Services Division, effective 05/30/14 (previously reported as 06/02/14). Amend separation date of employment for Marilyn McCarter, FT Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Division, effective 06/13/14 (previously reported as 06/16/14). The recognition of the following individuals as volunteers which will enable them to be covered for liability insurance purposes in accordance with the insurance contracts currently in force with Scott County: Additions: Thomas Betcher, Kathy Erickson, Gregory Gustafson, Charles Hauser, Keri Marsh, Kelly Miller, Gene Potthier, Barbara Reierson, Jennifer Stevens, Robert Weikle Jr. Deleted: Marc Low (5) Manage Challenges and Create Opportunities: Commissioner Menden moved, seconded by Commissioner Marschall to approve submittal of final comments and requests to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Citizen Board regarding proposed total suspended solids standards. The motion carried unanimously. (6) Assure Long Term Fiscal Stability: Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner Menden to adopt Resolution No. 2014104; Reporting Progress on the Standard Measures Program Developed by the Council on Local Results and Innovation. A copy of the resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and is made a part of this record by reference. The motion carried unanimously. (7) Provide a Supportive Organizational Culture: Commissioner Wagner moved, seconded by Commissioner Menden to adopt Resolution No. 2014106; Approving Health, Dental, and Life Insurance Providers; County Contribution and Employee Costs for Health, Dental and Life Insurance; and Flexible (Pretax) Spending Accounts Effective August 1, 2014, for All Eligible Employees and Rescinding Resolution No. 2013-100. A copy of the resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and is made a part of this record by reference. The motion carried on a vote of four ayes with Commissioner Wolf dissenting. On a motion by Commissioner Ulrich, seconded by Commissioner Marschall, the meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m. Thomas J. Wolf, Chair Gary L. Shelton, County Administrator, Clerk of the Board Debra K. Brazil, Deputy Clerk to the Board This is a summary of the Board proceedings (M.S. 375.12). The full text is available at www. co.scott.mn.us (which can be accessed at any public library), and in the office of the County Administrator. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, July 9, 2014.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF SCOTT June 23, 2014 (1) The Board of Commissioners, in and for the County of Scott, Minnesota, met in the Courthouse Board Room in the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, and convened at 8:00 a.m., with the following members present: Commissioner Wolf, presiding, Commissioner Wagner, Commissioner Menden, Commissioner Marschall, and Commissioner Ulrich. (2) Amendments to the Agenda Chair Wolf announced the addition of a request to adopt a resolution temporarily modifying contract approval limits during the State of Emergency in Scott County. (3) Manage Challenges and Create Opportunities A. Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner Ulrich to adopt Resolution No. 2014-114; Declaring a State of Emergency in Scott County. A copy of the resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and is made a part of this record by reference. The motion carried unanimously. B. Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner Ulrich to adopt Resolution No. 2014-115; Establishing Emergency
Temporary Special Controls for Surface Water Use on Lakes Within Scott County. A copy of the resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and is made a part of this record by reference. The motion carried unanimously. C. Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner Menden to adopt Resolution No. 2014-116; Temporarily Modifying Contract Approval Limits During the State of Emergency in Scott County. A copy of the resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and is made a part of this record by reference. The motion carried unanimously. On a motion by Commissioner Ulrich, seconded by Commissioner Marschall, the meeting adjourned at 8:39 a.m. Thomas J. Wolf, Chair Gary L. Shelton, County Administrator, Clerk of the Board Tracy A. Cervenka, Acting Deputy Clerk to the Board This is a summary of the Board proceedings (M.S. 375.12). The full text is available at www. co.scott.mn.us (which can be accessed at any public library), and in the office of the County Administrator. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, July 9, 2014.
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Churches, Volunteers Supporting Ways to Help Homeless Families
Citizens giving their time and volunteers from churches around Scott County are teaming up to help homeless families gain stability and consistent housing and employment. Pastors and volunteers forming Families and Individuals Sharing Hope (FISH) are hosting an interfaith meeting tomorrow, July 10 at Hope Lutheran Church in Jordan. Beacon Interfaith will present its program, “Families Moving Forward” at 9:30 a.m. It offers families experiencing homelessness hospitality, emergency shelter and steps toward support and stability. Hope Lutheran is located at 201 Hope Ave. In Belle Plaine, the faith communities are already working with Beacon’s Families Moving Forward. Representatives from churches from Scott and Carver counties are hosting homeless families at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church the week of July 20. Additional
weeks hosting homeless families from the area may be set up, depending on how the week at OLP goes. The effort here is a piece of a larger effort throughout the Twin Cities. More than 50 congregations are offering space to families in need. The support includes not only a safe place to sleep and warm meal. It also includes compassion and assistance to overcoming barriers so families can leave the shelter program for permanent housing. The model has been used regionally before its launch in Carver and Scott counties in May. Several success stories have come from the early programs, said Beth Loechler, FISH’s executive director. For more information on the program, or to reserve space for the meeting tomorrow (July 10), call FISH at (952) 440-3600 or e-mail to fish@fishgroup.net
The week of June 30-July 6, was cited with driving with a Belle Plaine police responded suspended license. to the following selected calls: A vehicle was stopped near the intersection of Highway 169 and Belle Plaine Trail at 11:40 Monday, June 30 The driver of a vehicle stopped p.m. The driver, a woman, was near the intersection of East cited for driving without a valid Main Street and Highway 169 license and an expired registraat 6:13 a.m. was cited for driv- tion. Thursday, July 3 ing with a suspended license. A woman on the 200 block A woman on the 700 block of of West State Street called for East Forest Street reported at medical help at 7:40 a.m. A 8:12 a.m. theft from a vehicle. man was transported to an area Several vehicles in the area had vehicles tampered with. Small hospital. A man on the 700 block of amounts of change was taken West Court Street called for from unlocked vehicles. medical help at 9:43 a.m. A A business owner on the 100 woman was transported to an block of North Meridian Street reported at 11:45 a.m. an atarea hospital. A woman walking near the in- tempted break-in to a business. tersection of East Main Street A woman on the 900 block of and Old Highway 169 was Ivy Hills Road called for meditaken into custody at 11:31 a.m. cal help at 11:52 a.m. A girl was The Scott County Sheriff’s Of- transported to an area hospital. fice wanted her on an arrest- A man on the 300 block of South Meridian Street reported and-detain order. A woman on the 700 block at 1:49 p.m. an attempted scam of East Orchard Street filed – a person posing as a Publisha property-damage report at er’s Clearing House representa11:50 a.m. Police located the tive and seeking money to be sent to non-existent addresses. suspect. A woman on the 500 block of Tuesday, July 1 While on foot patrol, an officer West Forest Street reported at located an inebriated youth near 11:11 p.m. someone firing off the intersection of North Me- pyrotechnics. A man at the resiridian and East Church streets dence was taken into custody at 2:04 a.m. The 20-year-old on an active Scott County arrest lad was cited for underage con- warrant. sumption and turned over to his Friday, July 4 A vehicle was pulled over at mom. A person on the 200 block of 1:38 a.m. near the intersection South Chestnut called for medi- of Highway 169 and Brewery cal help at 2:39 p.m. A woman Creek. The driver was cited for was transported to an area hos- driving after license revocation. pital. A woman on the 1000 block A man on the 1100 block of of Lacy Lane reported at 6:02 Farmers Lane called for medip.m. damage to property. The cal help at 6:56 a.m. Paramedrear window of a vehicle had ics assisted a diabetic woman been shattered, possibly by a on the scene. A person on the 700 block stone. A woman on the 500 block of of East State Street reported North Walnut Street called for at 9:10 a.m. a case of possible medical help at 10:54 p.m. A identity theft. male was in cardiac arrest. He A woman on the 700 block was transported to an area hos- of O’Brien Parkway called for medical help at 2:32 p.m. An pital. infant boy was in medical disWednesday, July 2 An officer stopped a vehicle tress. Parents transported him at 1:41 near the intersection to an area hospital. of East Main and North Cedar Saturday, July 5 streets. The driver, a woman, A man at the police station re-
ported at 2:03 p.m. he’d lost his wallet July 3 and someone had been using his bank card since. A woman on the 200 block of East Commerce Drive reported a property-damage crash at 6:05 p.m. A witness told police the two parties exchanged information and departed before the officer arrived. A man on the 800 block of Heritage Trail reported at 7:43 p.m. a break-in at his house. Several items were taken. A vehicle was stopped at 8:55 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 25 and County Road 40. The driver was cited for driving with a suspended license. Sunday, July 6 A vehicle was stopped along North Walnut Street near the city limit at 1:38 a.m. The driver was cited for no proof of insurance and violating restrictions on his license. A person on the 600 block of East South Street called for medical help at 4:08 a.m. A man was transported to an area hospital. A man on the 1000 block of Prairie Oak Drive called for medical help at 12:39 p.m. Medical personnel evaluated a woman. She was deemed to be OK. A woman on the 700 block of East State Street called for medical help at 8:32 p.m. A man injured himself while trimming trees.
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The week of June 30-July 6, Belle Plaine firefighters responded to the calls that included: Monday, June 30 Firefighters responded at 9:45 a.m. to assist paramedics with a call for medical help from a person on the 700 block of West Court Street. Thursday, July 1 At 11:25 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to the 500 block of North Walnut Street to assist paramedics with a call for medical assistance.
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Belle Plaine Girls’ Basketball Camp Starts Next Monday The Belle Plaine Girls’ Bas- Camp times each day are as ketball Camp will take place follows: next Monday through Thursday Grades 10-12: 8:30-10 a.m. (July 14-17) at BPHS. Grades 6-9: 10-11:30 a.m. The camp will be directed by Grades 3-5: noon-1:30 p.m. varsity girls’ head coach Randy Carlson, who spent 25 years as The cost of the camp is $50, the varsity boys’ head coach which also includes a free Tand will be entering his third shirt. season as the girls’ head coach. Campers will receive daily
instruction in the fundamentals of the game with a particular emphasis on shooting and ballhandling. Time will be spent in both individual and group settings, as well as various game situations. For more information, contact or leave a message for Randy Carlson at 952-873-2403.
Scott County Fair Opens July 23 You won’t want to miss out on all the exciting, big time entertainment the Scott County Fair has to offer this year. No matter your taste in music or entertainment, you’re sure to find several acts or performances you’ll love at the Fair. What’s even better, once you arrive at the Fair, all Beer Garden, Entertainment Square and Gazebo performances are free. Parking is $10 per day per car or $20 for a season pass. This year’s fair runs Wednesday through Sunday (July 2327). Beer Garden Stage Wednesday: Johnny Holm (8:30 pm – 12:30). Thursday: Lost Highway (8:30 – 12:30). Friday: The Killer Hayseeds (8:30-12:30). Saturday: Strong Man Competition (10:00 AM), Boogie Wonderland (8:30-12-30). Sunday: Bean Bag Tournament (12:00 noon), Rum Runners 12:00-4:00. Entertainment Square Stage Wednesday: Band of Brothers teen band 6:30-8:30 pm. Thursday: Eelpout Stringers (Traditional Americana) 3:005:00, Horseplay (Classic Rock
& Country) 8:30-10:30. Friday: Flemming Fold (Americana & Folk) 4-6 pm, Failure Meets Fame (Teen Band) 7:308:15, Hello He Lied (Battle of Bands Champion) 8:45-10. Saturday: Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull 1 pm (Registration begins at 12:30), Amateur Talent Contest 2 pm, Flemming Fold (Americana & Folk) 6 pm Sunday: Magician Tom Anderson 1:00 and 3:00 pm. Grandstand Events Wednesday: Motorcross 7 pm. Thursday: Tractor Pull 7 pm. Friday: Bull Riding 7 pm. Saturday: Demo Derby 7 pm. Demonstrations/Creative Arts Building Thursday: Pottery Making 10-6, Kids Toy Making 10-6. Friday: Altered Art by Creek Water Memories, Weaving 3-5 pm. Saturday: Quilting-St. John’s Quilters Sat. 1-3, Baking-Mary Miller (grand champion baker) 3-5 pm. There will be beautiful gar-
dens available the entire fair. Master Gardener’s Tours will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 2 and 6 pm and Sunday 2 pm. Other events will include: – Great Fireworks Display Friday at 10 pm. – Miracle of Birth Center all five days-come and see the birth of some animals! – Draft Horse Shows-22 six horse hitches (Friday and Saturday 4 pm and Sunday 1pm). – Kids’ Day Thursday. – Senior and Veterans DayFriday (Free Parking for Seniors and Vets until 4 pm). – Ranch Rodeo—Friday 4 pm. – Carnival Rides and Gameswrist bands available. – Open Class and 4H Animal Shows. – Commercial Exhibits And don’t forget about Fair Food! Be sure to check out the Fair’s new and improved website at www.scottcountyfair. com for complete information and schedules. Sign up for our talent contest and strong man competition online or call the fair office at 952-492-2436.
DNR Accepting Applications for Camp Ripley Archery Deer Hunts Hunters can now apply for the 2014 regular archery deer hunts at Camp Ripley near Little Falls. The application deadline is Aug. 15, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Due to military training needs, the dates for the first of this year’s two hunts are being held one day earlier than usual, and hunting will not take place on a Friday. As a result, the first hunt will not coincide exactly with the annual Education Minnesota Conference as it has in the past. Hunters may pick from only one of two hunting seasons: Oct. 15-16 (Wed.-Thur., code 668) or Oct. 25-26 (Sat.-Sun., code 669). A total of 4,000 permits, with 2,000 per two-day hunt, will be made available. Successful applicants must buy a valid archery license at least two days before their hunt to
participate. The bag limit for this year’s hunt is one, and bonus permits may be used to take antlerless deer. Additional rules and instructions for this year’s hunt can be found on the DNR deer hunting website. Hunters may choose from four options to apply for the Camp Ripley archery hunts: – Through DNR’s computerized Electronic Licensing System (ELS) at any one of 1,500 ELS agents located throughout Minnesota. – By telephone at 888-6654236. – Through DNR’s Internet licensing link. – At DNR license center, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul. The application fee for the hunt is $12 per applicant. Additional ELS transaction fees and convenience fees may be
Scott County Sets Speed, ‘No-Wake’ Rules on Area Lakes Boaters on area lakes face restrictions on the speed they can travel and the wake they create under restrictions recently enacted by Scott County. Scott County has extended the no-wake restrictions on O’Dowd Lake, Thole Lake, Cedar Lake, McMahon Lake (Carls) and Upper and Lower Prior Lake for 30 days over the entire lake, or until the elevation for each lake drops to onetenth of a foot below the ordinary high water (OHW) mark for each lake. The restrictions limit boaters to speeds below 5 mph. Because of the high lake el-
evations recorded in addition to forecasts for additional rain, the potential for additional damage, and safety concerns from debris in the water, Scott County Sheriff’s Office will be actively patrolling these lakes for violations of the “slow, no-wake” ordinance, said Paul Nelson, the county’s natural resource manager. Any person who violates these emergency measures shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of up to $500. For more information, call the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, (952) 445-7750.
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applied depending on how the application is made. To apply, resident hunters 21 and older must provide a valid state driver’s license or public safety identification number. Residents under 21 may also provide a DNR firearms safety training number to apply. Nonresident hunters must apply using a valid driver’s license number, public safety identification number, or MDNR customer number from a recent Minnesota hunting or fishing license. All applicants must be at least 10 years old prior to the hunt for which they apply. In addition, anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1980 must have a firearms safety certificate or other evidence of successfully completing a hunter safety course to obtain a license to hunt or trap in Minnesota. Hunters may apply as individuals or as a group of up to four people. Group members may only apply for the same two-day season. The first group applicant must specify “Create New Group” when asked, and will receive a group number. Subsequent group applicants must specify they want to “Join an Existing Group” and must use the same group number supplied to the first group applicant. The archery hunt at Camp Ripley is an annual event. The DNR coordinates the hunt with the Department of Military Affairs, which manages the 53,000-acre military reservation.
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.
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).
Scott County Fair Seeks Vols The Scott County Fair is seeking volunteers to help with this year’s fair, which will take place July 23-27. Volunteers are needed in a number of areas, including helping transport people by desiring help from the parking area to the fair, greeting people at the entrance and set up and taking down the fair. For more information or to volunteer, call 952-492-2436.
Register for Bar-B-Q Days Bull Run Online Sony Mesenbring of Belle Plaine Festival and Events says you can now register for the Bar-B-Q Days Bull Run online. To do so or for more information, see the Belle Plaine Festival and Events website. The 5K run will take place the morning of Saturday, July 19, starting and ending at the Belle Plaine School District Office building at 130 South Willow Street. You can also register for the race the day of the event.
Registration and check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. The cost to register is $15 until July 11. After that, it goes up to $20. The cost of the Kids Run is $5 before or on race day. Family competition will be available again this year. Competitors must declare their family affiliation at the time of registering. The top five finishers from each family will count toward the family’s score and the family with the lowest score will win.
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Join a cop on the Minnesota grounds, but most of your day River for a day of fun, sun and will be spent on the Minnesota catfish! River trying to catch one of the Are you a youth 12 to 16 years biggest fish in North America! of age who lives or attends All participants will receive a school in Scott County? Would prize. We’ll supply the fishing you like to go cat fishing on the gear and other supplies for the Minnesota River with a mem- day - all free! ber of local public safety orga- To register, contact the Scott nizations? County Sheriff’s Office, startThe Scott County Sheriff’s ing July 16, at 952-496-8322 Office is holding its 13th an- between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monnual Youth Catfishing Tourna- day through Friday. ApplicaCollege News ment on Monday, Aug. 4. The tions will be accepted until July event will start at 7 a.m. and 30 or until all spots are filled. Brooke Moylan of Belle end with an awards ceremony Space is limited to 50 particiPlaine graduated from the Uni- at approximately 3 p.m. We’ll pants. Priority will be given to versity of Wisconsin-Stout with “stage” at the Scott County fair- individuals who did not particia bachelor of science degree in pate last year. apparel design and development. Nadya Messer of Belle Plaine graduated with a degree in Quality Management from (continued from page 13) the University of Minnesota Crookston. key moment for the local nine. The players all dressed in Smile Michelle Covington of Belle “He was a really good catcher,” Foundation T-shirts. Andy was Plaine was named to the spring Josh Hendel said. a strong advocate of the founsemester Chancellors List at dation that helps children with Coach Josh the University of Minnesota deformed cleft palates regain a His twin brother, Josh, will normal smile. Crookston. Zachary Maguire of Belle coach the Cologne U-18 team, The parents of the Cologne Plaine made the spring Dean’s a group of Andy’s would-be team kept the Hendels in the List at the University of North teammates. Josh will be the dark. The jerseys drew instant only coach in the dugout. attention to the team and made Dakota. The following students from “It’ll be fun to work with other the team a heart-warming faBelle Plaine were named to the kids. It’s more about having fun vorite once the reason behind honors or high honors list for and less about coaching,” Josh them became well known. The the spring semester at Minne- Hendel said. “I get to be part of Perham Focus, the local newsa really great cause.” paper, did a feature story on the sota University Mankato: He will deliver a special mes- visiting team. Laura Anderson, SR, Honor sage to players and fans during The team won the Perham List; Dana Baker, SP Honor the opening ceremony Friday Tournament’s silver bracket. It List; Christopher Baxter, SR, (July 11), 4 p.m., at Fritz Field. was also awarded the award for Honor List; Clair Brazil, SR, Olivia Hendel, a sophomore- the best sportsmanship. Casey Honor List; Jacob Breegge- to-be at Mayer Lutheran High Clemensen, one of Andy’s formann, SR, High Honor List; School, will throw out the first mer teammates, said the U-18 Rachel Feldermann, SP, Hon- pitch to Josh. She wants people team’s players had Andy on or List; Haley Fogarty, SO, to remember Andy’s approach their minds during the tournaHonor List; Katelyn Gehling, to how to treat others. ment in Perham. SR, High Honor List; Alexan- “The thing about Andy was “He would want everyone to dra Hartman, JR, Honor List; that he made everybody feel go out and have fun no matter Danielle Hron, SR, Honor like a somebody. He was always what happens. It’s not about List; Tyler Koepp, SR, High nice to anyone he walked past winning the game, it’s about Honor List; Annalee Koonst, or talked to,” she said. “And the having fun,” Clemensen said. SR, Honor List; Tyler Koonst, guy was always smiling. His “Always be kind to everyone. PD, Honor List; Abygail Mey- huge smile could make any- You never know when someenburg, SP, Honor List; Kevin one’s day better, whether they one needs a smile or a helping Moriarty, JR, Honor List; were in a good or bad mood. hand.” Claire Otto, SO, High Honor Andy was a great, smart, nice, His parents say baseball and List; Kylee Pass, SP, Honor outgoing kid that will never be helping people were always part List; Jamie Read, SO, High forgotten. He truly left a big im- of Andy’s thoughts. With that in Honor List; Allison Stolee, SO, pact in peoples lives. I’m proud mind, they donated his organs. Honor List; Katelyn Thae- to say that he was and forever Sixty-three people in 25 states mert, SP, High Honor List; will be my brother.” ranging from ages 15 to 83 reAaron Thomason, SR, High The idea for the tournament ceived parts of Andy Hendel. Honor List; Clayton Wagner, started a year ago when the Four received parts of his heart. PD, High Honor List; Saman- Cologne team traveled to Per- “They got the best part of tha Zahn-Hiepler, SR, Honor ham, Minn. for a tournament. him,” Ann said. List.
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weight-loss division for those looking to shed pounds this summer. These participants will be kept accountable during the challenge with weekly weigh-ins at The Fitness Center and food intake tracking. “The Lazyman has proven to be an engaging community event, anticipated year after year. We’re excited to help participants make strides toward better health again this year,” says Jill Rohloff, director of The Fitness Center. A prize drawing will take place shortly after the challenge ends for those who meet the mileage requirements. Prizes for both biathlon and triathlon participants include a one-year membership to The Fitness Center, a $100 sporting goods store gift
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The Tigers’ Zach Juaire caught this fly ball during Sunday evening’s rout of New Ulm Kaiserhoff at Tiger Park. Closing in on the play just in case is teammate Shawn Larson.
Town Team Baseball The Hendel family -- (standing, from left) Ann, Olivia, (seated, from left) John and Josh -hope the baseball tournament named in honor of their son and brother, Andy, will help raise money to fund mental health awareness and assistance for area teenagers. The “Andyman” tournament runs July 11-13 in Cologne, Green Isle, Norwood Young America and Plato.
‘Andyman’ Tournament Aims to Remember, Help Children in Need
It’s a baseball tournament where the outcome on the scoreboard really doesn’t matter that much. What’s important to the Hendel family of Cologne and people touched by their son, Andy, is that there is help available no matter how great the hurt. Friday through Sunday, July 11-13, the family and members of the Cologne baseball community are hosting the inaugural ‘Andyman’ Baseball Tournament at Fritz Field in Cologne, Irish Yard in Green Isle and the ballparks in Norwood Young America and Plato – fields where Andy Hendel played baseball as a youngster. The young man who loved baseball, had an infectious smile and was a friend to most everyone he knew took his
own life Jan. 22, 2012. He was widely known as “Andyman.” He was only 16. The tournament features U-15 and U-18 teams. The Hendels want the players to enjoy the experience and hope they remember their son. Just as important is knowing excess proceed from the baseball tournament will go to the schools of area communities, money that will help fund resources to help teenagers who need assistance with their mental health. No family, the Hendels say, should face the loss of a child to suicide. “No matter what it is, it will get better and it will get worse. It’s part of life,” Ann Hendel said. In developing the tournament, John and Ann Hendel have re-
ceived offers of assistance from dozens of community members. “I don’t know if we’ll have a job for everyone,” Ann said. Baseball was one of Andy’s passions. He started in T-ball and moved up the ranks as he got older. Andy was a switchhitter and played mostly catcher and other infield positions. He spent two winters working with a coach from the Norwood Young America baseball program who helped him become a better catcher. Josh recalls a play in a Waconia Tournament several years ago where Cologne executed a perfect relay from the outfield to the plate where Andy slapped the tag on a runner at a
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by Brett Kruschke and Mike Schultz Team Tigertown took advantage of a week off by throwing everything they had at New Ulm Kaiserhoff on Sunday, coming away with a 19-0 victory in seven innings. The win bumps Belle Plaine to 6-2 in River Valley League play, trailing only 7-0 Jordan in the Central Division standings. The Tigers are 8-11 overall. The locals were scheduled to visit Green Isle Tuesday night but the Irish had to cancel the game due to too many league makeup games because of rain. Dan Huber, Shawn Larson and Matt Schultz will represent the Tigers at Friday’s RVLDRS All-Star Game in Gaylord. The first pitch is at 7:30 p.m, with a home run contest to take place at 7 p.m.. The RVL leads the series 5-1 and has won the past five meetings. On Saturday, the Tigers venture to Le Sueur for a 4 p.m. duel. Per the Braves’ Twitter account, Belle Plaine’s own Rum Runners will be playing at a local establishment that evening as part of the team’s annual dance. Win or lose, the
Tigers expect to be welcomed to the gathering – as long as Tharly doesn’t show up and fall into the drum set. Sunday is Senior Citizens Night at Tiger Park when the Chanhassen Red Birds visit at 6 p.m. Senior citizens will receive free admission and Ernie Stumpf will be playing old-time music. It’s only 37 days until the start of the state tournament. See you at the ballpark! Tigers 19, Kaiserhoff 0 After a week off for the 4th of July, the Tigers squared off against Kaiserhoff from New Ulm. The Tiger bats came out hot as they scored five runs in the first inning and 10 in the second to win 19-0 in seven innings, cranking out 17 total hits. Matt Schultz went 4-for-4 with three RBI, while Ryan Diers and Dan Huber both tallied four RBI and swatted a three-run home run among their three hits. Diers also struck out once due to helmet issues, but Tigertown was still glad to have him back from the Northwoods League. Jake Fiedler, Shawn Larson and Jesse Oelfke had two hits each and Derek Dahlke rounded out the hitting with one of his own. Diers got the start on the mound and the win, going four strong innings with only one
hit allowed. August Farruggia notched the save with three innings of relief, yielding three hits but no runs. The defense had no errors behind the pitchers after a sloppy defensive effort against Jordan in the previous game. 2014 Town Tigers Schedule 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. Beaudreau’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 July 6 vs. N. Ulm K W 19-0 July 11 RVL-DRS All-Star Game July 12 at Le Sueur July 13 vs. Chanhassen July 17 at Jordan July 22 vs. Waconia July 25 vs. Henderson July 27 at Fairfax July 30 Start Region Playoffs Aug. 14 Start State Tourney at Belle Plaine/Jord.
RVL All-Stars Belle Plaine: Dan Huber, Shawn Larson, Matt Schultz. Arlington: Shane Henke. Chanhassen: Shawn Riesgraf, Nate Swenson. Chaska: Isaac Tewes. Fairfax: Scott Palmer. Gaylord: Ed Reichenbach, Jon Waltz. Henderson: Kirby Weckworth,, Jacob Rischmiller. Jordan: Scott Hollingsworth, Paul Buss. Le Sueur: Matt McPartland. New Ulm Kaiserhoff: Eric Curry, Dan Reinke. Prior Lake: Tyler Buescher, Nick Anderson, Dusty Olynyk. St. Peter: Jesse Mustermann, Seth Wenner, Mat Lewis. Shakopee: John Hellkamp. Victoria: Kasey Ralston. Managers The Tigers’ Ryan Diers homered on this swing during Sun- Tom Lacina, St. Peter. Mike Walsh, Gaylord. day’s 19-0 drubbing of New Ulm Kaiserhoff. Jason Chalupsky, Jordan.
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Randy and Maureen Millard of Belle Plaine will be among the many people raising money for research for a cure and treatment of cancer at the Scott County Relay for Life FridaySaturday (July 11-12) at Shakopee West Junior High School. Maureen Millard was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012.
Belle Plaine’s 2014 Bar-B-Q Days queen candidates, pictured during the recent community cookout, are back row, from left, Olivia Meger, Kaylee Shields, Amelia Kahle, Hannah Preusser, Alyssa Meierbachtol, Kylee Pass and Autumn Crimmins. In the front row are Krista Peltonen, Tiffany Ennis, Katelyn Schmit, Alyssa Wentworth, Rylee Pumper and Shannon Egan. A 14th candidate, Dana Baker, is not pictured.
B.P.’s Millard Family Looking Forward to Scott County Relay Randy Millard can’t imagine being anywhere but by his wife’s side during the annual Scott County Relay for Life Friday evening in Shakopee. As Maureen continues her life with cancer, he knows the importance of supporting people who live with the disease everyday. He focuses on the positive. Maureen’s cancer was detected early. The couple focuses on their two daughters and grandchild. The Scott County Relay for Life is Friday, July 11, 6 p.m., at Shakopee West Junior High School (200 10th Ave. E.) “Things could be a lot worse,� he said. “Cancer does suck, but dwelling on the fact that the outcome may not look good doesn’t help the situation.� Maureen Millard has lived with breast cancer since October of 2012 when her doctor caught it during a routine mammogram. Friday night, she’ll wear the purple T-shirt symbolic of those who live with cancer during the survivor’s lap around the track at Shakopee Junior High West. Maureen will join friends in the survivor’s lap, women and men who include Belle Plaine’s Annette Hanson, a 16-year survivor. She said Hanson’s support is pure encouragement – you’ll be around a long time. The Millards refuse to slip into an abyss of depression or selfpity. Maureen knows her condition could be much worse. “We’re one of the fortunate ones,� Randy said. Because Maureen’s aunt on her mother’s side of the family had breast cancer, she took an aggressive approach and had a double mastectomy. The surgery and early detection of the cancer spared her the need for chemotherapy and radiation. Because of the family history, Maureen also decided to move
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When: Friday, July 11Saturday, July 12 Opening ceremony: 6 p.m. Where: Shakopee Junior High West, 200 10th Ave. E. For more information: www.main.acsevents.org ahead with a hysterectomy to keep the cancer from spreading to ovaries. The medication has had some tough side effects on her joints. After nine operations, “I’m hoping I’m done now,� she said. The couple has friends from Jordan who have endured three rounds of chemo. Maureen’s aunt and grandmother also battled the disease. A cousin, Sheila Murphy (daughter of Mary Pat and Dan), died from cancer several years ago.
Four Days in Shock
Maureen recalls the telephone call from the doctor Oct. 18, 2012 confirming she had cancer. She immediately called Randy at work to relay the news. Maureen spent the next four days in what she says was a state of shock, never shedding a tear until she thought about not being around to see about her four-month granddaughter, Ava, grow up. Then the tears flowed. “There’s a lot you have to live for,� Maureen said. Feeling fortunate and turning her outlook to the optimistic, Maureen Millard had reconstructive surgery. She’s had some setbacks related to the reconstruction, setbacks that have slowed her routine to work and everyday normalcy. But life is good, she said, and her future bright. Her
Scott County Relay Hosting ‘Survivors’ Dinner’ Before Benefit
Scott County cancer survivors are invited to a special dinner before the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life in July. The dinner will be July 11 (Friday), 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., in the Shakopee West Junior High School cafeteria. A chicken dinner will be served. All Survivors will be served at no cost. Caregivers are asked to consider a free-will donation. Survivors are asked to RSVP
to Gail Jolitz – e-mail: gjolitz@ comcast.net or call 952-4963015 – by Monday, July 7. After the dinner, the annual Relay for Life will be held in Vaughan Field on the south side of the junior high campus. It will be held Friday, July 11 at 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. at Vaughan Field on the campus of Shakopee West Junior High School. Cancer survivors are asked to participate in the survivor’s lap at 7 p.m.
oncologist appointments are now quarterly. “We’re taking it day by day,� Randy said. “You can tell the people who live life that way. They usually have a smile on their face. All we have is today. Nothing’s guaranteed.� The couple had heard of American Cancer Society Relay for Life before Maureen was diagnosed with cancer but had yet to actively participate. Randy, who works for Scott County Public Works, signed up to join a team of co-workers. The county team has been among the regulars raising a significant amount of money each year. The money goes for research and also care of patients and assistance to families of cancer patients. Randy knows the overwhelming numbers of people who attend relays are women. He doesn’t feel out of place. “I’m not there for me,� he said. “I’m there for my wife and all the people who can’t be there.� He has made donations to the American Cancer Society before, participating in the Locks of Love program. When his hair reaches 8 to 10 inches, it will be cut and the hair made into a wig for cancer patients who’ve lost their hair following chemo treatments. “People think he’s bringing back the mullet,� Maureen said. Last year was the first Relay for Life they attended. They stayed until storms rolled into Shakopee around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning. “It was very humbling, seeing some of the people who have it so much worse than we have it,� he said. “A friend’s mom has stage 4 (cancer). I hope we see her this year.� They look forward to seeing hundreds of luminaries glow in the darkness. Maureen was touched to unexpectedly find luminaries someone purchased in her honor. “It’s amazing,� she said, “how many people you know who have cancer or have been touched by it.�
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(contunued from page 1) proposed purchase of wireless conference microphones and receivers for the Belle Plaine City Council Chambers from Video Services Inc. of Mankato at a cost of $17,360. Staff reported that following a discussion by the Belle Plaine Cable Vision Committee, it was recommended to upgrade the council chambers’ sound system by converting it to a wireless system. The purchase, which had been placed on the consent agenda, was expected to pass. However, Council Member Gary Trost asked that it be placed on the regular agenda for more discussion. Later in the meeting when the issue surfaced, Trost said he wants more information before a vote is taken. “I think this is too much money for a few microphones,� he said. Interim City Administrator Dawn Meyer reiterated that the recommendation came from the local cable vision committee, which cited that the council chambers is a multiple-use facility and that often times the existing sound system has to be unplugged and/or moved on certain occasions, which sometimes results in damage to the system. A wireless system would mean less maintenance costs. The council voted to side with Trost and send the issue back to the cable vision committee for further review. *Unanimously accepted a $10,000 grant from the Minnesota Historical Society (MHS) to be used toward design servic-
es for the continued restoration of the Belle Plaine Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. SMSQ Architects, the design contractor, has been granted an extension of through September to complete the design services, the document from which will be used to apply for a larger grant from the MHS to complete the actual work. The project is expected to include repair to the entrance deck, trim and windows, as well as plaster, heating, ventilation and air conditioning improvements. *Unanimously accepted a $1,500 donation from the Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce to be used toward the construction of the public archery park scheduled to open later this month. *Unanimously approved an amendment to the joint resolution orderly annexation agreement with Belle Plaine Township, which was originally adopted in 2004, pertaining to the taxation reimbursement calculation. The original agreement established a base tax reimbursement fee of $250 per acre for unimproved land and $300 an acre for improved land, with formula to adjust the base fee every two years. The adjustment is calculated based on the average per-acre price of property annexed in the preceding five years. No adjustments have been made since 2006, nor have any annexations occurred in the timeframe. The last annexation took place in July of 2006 when River Rock Church received approval to annex just over 20 acres of property between Highway 169 and Belle Plaine Trail. The base fee has been adjusted to $310 per acre for unimproved land and $372 for improved land
based on that annexation. A copy of the entire annexation agreement is available for review at Belle Plaine City Hall. *Unanimously appointed Amy Jirik and Dawn Meyer as head election judges for the 2014 primary and general elections. Other judges are Carolyn Brandl, Laura Blue, Sonja Daggy, Eileen Effertz, Wendy Fors, Jeanette Gloege, Gloria Graham, Sue Halloran, Eileen Hanlon, Jeanne Hayden, Mary Heitkamp, Jeff Heine, Cindy Koch, Pat Krant, Lori Latzke, Vera Lieske, Pat O’Laughlin, Josie Ploetz, Gary Trost, Bonnie Vinkemeier and Cheryl Wersal. The next regular meeting of the Belle Plaine City Council is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 21 in the City Hall building at 218 North Meridian Street downtown.
Street Improvement Project Progressing
Belle Plaine City Engineer Joe Duncan reported that progress on the 2014 street and utility improvement project is nearly equal to the planned schedule despite the frequent heavy rains in June. “Underground utility work was completed in early June with the focus then shifting to street construction and surface work,� Duncan reported. “Much of the concrete curb and gutter has been constructed, along with driveways and walk. Bituminous paving has started and a substantial completion date of Aug. 29 is specified.� Substantial completion for street projects generally means that they can be used as intended but that minor, punch list type of work still remains.
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