Belle plaine herald march 11, 2015

Shamrock Medallion Hunt Enters Week 3

All-MRC Boys’ Hoops and Wrestling Teams

New Belle Plaine Librarian Settling In

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ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FOURTH YEAR

BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA, March 11, 2015

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This year’s Miss Shamrock candidates and Irish Lads got together for a photo Sunday. The Shamrock candidates are, from left, Felicity Mecredy, Alyssa Wentworth, Courtney Fogarty and Jenna Seaver. In the back row are Irish Lads Joe Hankins, Dylan O’Brien and Carter Piche. Missing from the photo is Derek May.

Count and be Counted St. Patrick’s Festivities This Saturday

John (left) and Tom McPartlan will lead Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Parade.

Tom and John McPartlan Grand Marshals of Saturday’s Parade

by Dan Ruud A couple of gents from the McPartlan clan will lead Saturday’s Belle Plaine St. Patrick’s Parade downtown. They are brothers Tom and John, who graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1952 and 1954, respectively.

Tom, who is 80, has made the drive from his longtime home of Orchard Park, N.Y., for the occasion, while John, 78, is coming by way of Highway 169 from his longtime home in Crystal.

Tom and John, sons of the late Bernard and Nora (Donlon) McPartlan, both left Belle Plaine shortly after graduating from high school. Tom became engaged in the construction and union affairs trades most of his life in Upstate New York, while John was a mail carrier for 40-

plus years in the Twin Cities.

Tom’s and John’s longtime spouses both passed away less than 10 years ago – Tom’s Kathleen after 47 years of marriage and John’s Judy after 43 years.

The two brothers were in Belle Plaine a couple of months ago for the funeral of their sister and lifelong Belle Plaine resident Betty Kroells, who died Jan. 9 at the age of 86. Another sister, Margaret Meger, was a grand marshal of the 2007 Belle Plaine St. Patrick’s Parade. She shared the honor with Joyce Weldon and Mary Minton, the latter of who died in 2013 at the age of 101. Joyce also died in 2013 at age 88.

Tom, John and Margaret are the last remaining of nine siblings. It was their grandfather Bernard Sr. who made the voy-

age from Ireland, eventually homesteading in Green Isle.

Despite not living in Belle Plaine for so many years, Tom and John have kept in contact with family and friends here and have been a part of numerous local celebrations, most

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Spring has sprung as warmer temperatures have settled in this week and they’re expected to stick around for this Saturday’s annual Belle Plaine St. Patrick’s Celebration downtown, perhaps in the 50s.

As part of this year’s festivities, there is a leprechaun guarding a pot of gold coins in the store window at Golden Touch Jewelry. The public is invited to stop by during business hours now through noon this Saturday to guess how many coins are in the pot. He or she who guesses closest “without going over” will win $100. Ballots are available at the store. The winner will be announced during the post-parade program, the

emcee for which will be Wayne Meger.

Saturday’s festivities will start with the noon mass at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church. Parade participants will lineup outside the church after the mass and commence their march through downtown at about 1 p.m. Parade participants are asked to continue their march all the way to the State Bank of Belle Plaine (do not quit at Main and Meridian streets).

Members of the Twin Cities Metro Pipe Band will perform at the mass and the parade.

They will also perform in various downtown establishments

following the post-parade program.

There are four Miss Shamrock candidates. They are senior Courtney Fogarty, daughter of Emmett and Karen Fogarty; senior Felicity Mecredy, daughter of Susan and David Mecredy; junior Jenna Seaver, daughter of Patricia and Randy Seaver; and senior Alyssa Wentworth, daughter of Mike and Carol Wentworth.

The reigning Miss Shamrock is Marissa Worrell. The princesses are Rebecca Johnston and Devin Lehman.

This year’s Irish Lads are Carter Piche, Dylan O’Brien, Derek May and Joe Hankins.

The snow is mostly gone and spring is just around the next bend, but don’t expect to be making tee times at Valley View Golf Course anytime soon. The course, which was in operation in Belle Plaine for over two decades, has closed indefinitely.

With Valley View Closed, BPHS Golf Teams Looking for New Home Course After more than two decades of operation in Belle Plaine, Valley View Golf Course has closed. No public announcement has been made as to if or when the course will reopen or is for sale. Owners LeRoy and Connie Chard declined comment at this time.

With the temperature approaching 50 degrees Sunday afterValley View’s website states: noon, Wynter Davis (left) and her younger brother, Storm, Closed for Business took to their skateboards for a quick trip to Coborn’s via South Laredo Street. With a cold winter mostly behind them, the duo enjoyed the warmth of the sunshine and breeze from the south. Temperatures in the 50s and even some 60s are expected to continue through this week.

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Thanks for Playing with us In the meantime, Belle Plaine High School Activities Director Mindy (Sparby) Chevalier said Monday that the school is looking for another course to hold its scheduled boys’ and girls’ 2015 home meets, a strong possibility for which is currently CreeksBend Golf Course in rural New Prague, 26826 Langford Avenue. Chevalier said the school has also been in contact with a couple of area courses.

Belle Plaine’s first scheduled

home meet is April 10.

The closest course to Belle Plaine, Ridges at Sand Creek in rural Jordan, already has a full slate of high school meets scheduled for the upcoming season.

Valley View Golf Course, built in 1991, spans 6,300 yards from the furthest tees. It is a par 71, 18-hole championship course. The clubhouse and pro shop building was built in 2001. The restaurant/lounge is also closed.

According to the Minnesota Golf Association, approximately 25 percent of all golf courses in the state have been built since 1990. That, coupled with a dwindling supply of golfers, resulted in an oversupply of golf courses.

The National Golf Foundation reports that golf’s popularity peaked in 2005 and has been declining every year since. Between 2006 and 2013, there was a net loss of four million golfers and 643 courses closed nationally.

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New Belle Plaine Librarian Enjoys Making Her Own Way

State Lawmakers Stop by Belle Plaine Fourteen Belle Plaine and area residents stopped by the community library Saturday afternoon to meet with state lawmakers representing Belle Plaine -- (left) Rep. Bob Vogel, R-Elko New Market, and Sen. Kevin Dahle, DFL-Northfield. The pair provided an update on the current legislative session. The majority of discussion was on transportation and how to fund improvements to area and state roadways as well as education funding, the state budget surplus. Other discussion topics included proposals to elect representatives to the Metropolitan Council and state education testing.

OLP Gala, Casino Night a Big Success Our Lady of the Prairie’s annual Gala and Casino Night Saturday (March 7) was a big success, thanks to the generosity of about 200 people in attendance. The benefit featured auction items, poker, blackjack and other fun games where participants won prizes. Mary Murphy Stier won the drawing for the $5,000 grand prize. Drawings were also held for $3,000, $2,000 and two $1,000 winners. The benefit for the school topped its goal of $30,000, said Nora Wermerskirchen, co-chairperson of the committee that put on the event.

Melissa Smith knows her way around a library and she knows how to manage people. But even Smith was a little nervous taking over as the new branch librarian in Belle Plaine.

Last month, Smith took over for Georgine Gansen, a popular longtime community fixture at the library. She may not be as gregarious as Gansen, but Smith’s commitment to serving people won her the job. “I’m not here to replace Georgine,� she said. “I’m here to help our library serve Belle Plaine.�

Smith has felt welcomed by the community and appreciates the greetings she has received from library patrons and community members, she said.

Her job is all about customer service, whether she’s helping someone print something from a computer, sign up for a library card, performing research on a detailed question or looking for a specific book for a customer who can’t recall its complete title. “Melissa really embodies the best qualities of librarianship,� said Jake Grussing, Scott County’s library director. “She makes every customer feel like they are the most important customer of the day. She sustains that, whether they come in first thing in the morning or five minutes before closing.�

Smith is the branch manager of both the Belle Plaine and Jordan libraries. She spends more time in Belle Plaine than Jordan.

A native of Faribault, Smith brings an array of management experience to the Scott County library system. But her administrative know-how was not grounded in libraries. Smith’s management expertise was honed in the operation of nursing homes and long-term health care facilities.

Melissa Smith is the new branch librarian at the Belle Plaine Library. in nursing home management, “Libraries are a gateway to Smith started considering life life-long learning and personal after the 24-7 grind of health fulfillment,� Smith said. “We care management. She went meet people where they are back to school to earn a mas- at.� ter’s degree in library science, That interest in research suits education she needed to be a Smith’s personality. She’s a reference librarian. The degree self-described introvert workcomplements her bachelor’s ing in a job where an outgoing degree in secondary education personality is important. She and certification in nursing likes to read thrillers, mysteries and non-fiction. Smith uses the home administration.

Smith has volunteered for the skills she learned in her first cacounty library system for sev- reer to serve library visitors. eral years before being hired. “I like working with people.

She helped write a grant for an It’s energizing,� she said. interactive children’s play area But being a shy person surrounded by extrovert’s can be at the Shakopee library Her management style has exhausting. After a busy day been another plus in adapting to in a library filled with people the two smaller communities. and constant buzz of activity, “I Grussing compliments her for just go home and want to go to allowing staff to work within bed,� Smith said. their strengths and slowly learn She wants to see the library bustling with activity. Smith new skills. “She’s a good manager of has appreciated the support of people without seeming like the Friends of the Belle Plaine a manager,� Grussing said. “I Library and its leadership. She don’t think everybody wants a knows there are plans to expand the library in the years to come. micro-manager.�

Smith enjoys working on The Belle Plaine City Council projects, researching informa- decided last fall to hold off on tion. It’s a skill she’s developed applying for a grant that, if apearly in life. She spent much of proved, would pay for a porher youth at the local library tion of the cost of expanding researching solutions to ques- the public library building as tions. As a nursing home ad- early as 2015. Instead, the city ministrator, she and her staff Librarian Career Change helped people and families find (continued on page 6) Five years ago, after 14 years answers to challenges.

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Geraldine L. Doheny Geraldine Lynn Doheny, 45, of Minneapolis, passed away unexpectedly the morning of Tuesday, March 3, 2015.

Her family greeted guests on Friday, March 6 from 4-7 p.m. and on Saturday, March 7 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at BallardSunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake. The Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, March 7 at 12 noon at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, 4500 220th Street East, Prior Lake. Father Orlando Tatel presided.

It was a beautiful day on June 7, 1969 when George and Cheyann (Brown) Doheny celebrated the birth of their little girl, Geraldine Lynn. She was the middle of three children and loved growing up with her siblings, Shannon and Buck. The Doheny family lived in Minneapolis where Geraldine attended Visitation Grade School and Washburn High School.

Geraldine was always very talkative and social. This helped her to make many lifelong friends during her school years.

She was active in high school sports, and played basketball for the Washburn Millers. After graduating from high school, Geraldine attended a two-year vocational school. She studied marketing and graduated with an Associate’s Degree.

Throughout the years Geraldine had a number of jobs.

She was a good, hard working employee as she was always very organized. Her attention to detail and her ability to see and verbalize what needed to be done made her an asset in all the jobs she ventured into. One of her favorite jobs was working as a painter for the Casey

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Geraldine most recently worked in the Deli at Kowalski’s Grocery Store, and everyone at the store loved her. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who came into the store. Geraldine made many wonderful friends working at Kowalski’s.

True to her Irish heritage, Geraldine had the gift of gab, a great sense of humor, and she was very charismatic. She had the ability to make any event more fun. Geraldine had many friends and loved spending time with them. One of her favorite past times was cheering for her nephew Jake at his football, basketball and baseball games.

She was always the loudest fan in the crowd, and Jake loved it.

She was proud to be Irish, and she even took a trip to Ireland with her family. Geraldine was seless and was always doing things for other people. She was a loving daughter, caring sister and wonderful aunt to Jake, Frank and Spencer. Family was the most important thing to Geraldine, and her nephews were the light of her life.

Geraldine will be deeply missed and remembered always by her parents, George and Cheyann Doheny; sister, Shannon (Mike) Tupper; brother, Buck Doheny; nephews, Jake (mother, Tracy) Hanson, Frank Tupper and Spencer Tupper; uncle, Randy Brown and family; Patsy O’Neil and family, Marlene Doheny and family and Pat Keating and family; close friend, Scott Shinehouse; many close cousins; other loving relatives and many dear friends.

There to greet Geraldine in Heaven is her uncle, Gary Brown; grandparents; and close friend, Christine.

Pall bearers for Geraldine are Buck Doheny, Jake Hanson, Randy Brown, Mike Tupper, Scott Shinehouse, Johnny Fahey and Shawn O’Neil.

Correction In the birth announcement for Hannah Dvorak last week, her other great-grandparent is Jack Miska of Nicollet was inadvertently omitted.

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Carson weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces and was 21 inches long.

He is welcomed home by big brother, Cooper, and big sister, Isabelle. Grandparents are Gary and Lori Kalal of Jordan, Randy and Chris Jabs of New Prague and Dawn Jabs of Jordan.

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her country’s 200th Anniversary, Lu Ann had a centennial wedding of red, white and blue.

She and Jerome were married on July 17, 1976 at Zion United Church of Christ.

As a young girl, Lu Ann had Rheumatic Fever, which she was told she may never have any children. Lu Ann later became blessed to be a mother to a precious baby girl, Gina.

First settling down for two years in Belle Plaine, Lu Ann, Jerome and Gina spent the next 20 years (1978-1998) living in Montana. She was very adventurous and courageous moving out to Montana. They lived in very rural areas and had to haul in their own drinking water from a local spring. Lu Ann again spent countless hours tending to the sheep. She made sure the On Thursday morning, March babies were bottle feed, even if 5, 2015 at her home in Benson, MN, Lu Ann Flaspeter left her family suddenly, at the young age of 59.

A Celebration of Life Service Our Lady of The Prairie will honor Lu Ann on Thursday, Catholic Church - Belle Plaine March 12, at 1 p.m., with a time Fr. Brian Lynch of gathering starting at 11:30 952-873-6564 a.m., all at Redeemer LutherWednesday, March 11 an Church 14226 West 280th, 8:00 am. Rosary Henderson. Pastor Diane Goul- 8:30 am. Mass son will preside. Lu Ann will be 9:00 am – 10:00 p.m. Eucharistic laid to rest at the Church of Re- Adoration Thursday, March 12 deemer Cemetery, Henderson.

Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home 8:00 am. Rosary and Cremation, Jordan Chapel 8:30 am. Mass 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Eucharistic is handling the arrangements.

On July 19, 1955, in St. Peter, Adoration Friday, March 13 Lu Ann was born the second of 8:00 am. Rosary three children to Lloyd Charles 8:30 am. Mass and Ethel JoAnn (Lurth) Olden- 9:00 am to 9:00 am Saturday burg. She was baptized and con- morning ďŹ rmed at Zion United Church 24 hours of Adoration of Christ in Le Sueur. Growing 9:00 am Stations of the Cross up on a farm meant long days 1:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross and hard work. This experi- 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross ence, however, was her founSaturday, March 14 dation that carried her through 4:15 p.m. Mass life and sculptured Lu Ann into Sunday, March 15 being hardworking, dedicated Fourth Sunday of Lent and strong. She spent count- 8:00 am Mass less hours picking rock, walk- 10:00 am Mass Tuesday, March 17 ing the ďŹ elds pulling weeds and tending to the sheep. Lu Ann 8:00 am. Rosary especially enjoyed bottle feed- 8:30 am. Mass ing the babies, even if it meant 9:00 am – 11:00 p.m. Eucharistic a mama sheep getting upset a Adoration Wednesday, March 18 time or two.

8:00 am. Rosary She graduated from Le Sueur High School in 1973. Lu Ann’s 8:30 am. Mass 9:00 am – 10:00 p.m. Eucharistic dream was to attend college to Adoration be an artist.

Lu Ann’s life became complete St. John Lutheran Church when she meet a handsome 148 S. Chestnut Street man named, Jerome Flaspeter.

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Lu Ann had a special gift with the wild deer too. She had this gentle and trustworthy spirit, empowering the deer to eat out of her hand.

As a family, they enjoyed exploring ghost towns, driving through the mountains and picnics. In 1990, her family moved to Benson, MN, where there was plenty of fresh water! Lu Ann and her family continued to raise and nurture sheep and now included geese too.

For 25 years, Lu Ann took her craft of cooking serving the children in Benson School District and at the local nursing home. She was always exploring cook books for a new recipe. Some of Lu Ann’s experiments were mouthwatering and other not so much. She was

very quiet in nature and easy going. Yet opened up around her brothers and their families.

Lu Ann’s great passion was that being a devoted wife to Jerome and a mother to Gina.

Lu Ann’s legacy will continue on in the hearts of those she left behind, husband, Jerome; daughter, Gina Flaspeter; mother, JoAnn Oldenburg; brothers, Robert Oldenburg, Randy (Jane) Oldenburg; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

There to welcome Lu Ann home in heaven was her father, Lloyd Oldenburg; nephew, William Oldenburg; and sister-inlaw, Jeanne Oldenburg.

Pall bearers will be her nephews, Josh Oldenburg, John Flaspeter, Bill Flaspeter, Mike Flaspeter, Terry Kader and Dustin Brabec.

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4:30 p.m. 3-12 Choir 5:30 Soup & Sandwich 6:30 Lenten Service 7:15 Worship Choir Saturday, March 14 7:00 Weight Watchers Sunday, March 15 Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:15 a.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Monday, March 16 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 4:00 Shower - Overline 6:30 Boy Scout Tuesday, March 17 1:00 Quilting Wednesday, March 18 4:30 p.m. 3-12 Choir 5:30 Soup & Sandwich 6:30 Lenten Service 7:15 Worship Choir

St. Joseph Catholic Church 213 South 6th Street Henderson, MN 56044 507-248-3550 Weekday Mass: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m.

Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass: 8:00 a.m.

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Oratory of St. Thomas the Apostle - Jessenland Father Sam Perez 507-248-3550 Thursdays: Mass at 5 p.m.

River Rock Church PO Box 184, Belle Plaine, MN www.riverrockchurch.com info@riverrockchurch.com Worship at Chatfield Elem. @ 330 S. Market Street Ministry Center: 124 W. Main Street, BP (952) 873-5453 Lead Pastor Chris Teien Associate Pastor Dan Jetto * denotes 330 S. Market ** denotes 124 W. Main St. Wednesday, Mar 11 6:30pm Kids Adventure Club* 6:30pm Jr. High Youth Group* 7:00pm Sr High Youth Group** Saturday, March 14 8 a.m. Prayer Meeting** 9:30 a.m. Philippians Bible Study in Jordan Sunday, Mar 15 9:30am Coffee, Food and Fellowship Time 10am Worship Service** Monday, Mar 16 7-8:30 p.m. Men’s Bible Study** Tuesday, Mar 17 7:00pm Women’s Bible Study Wednesday, Mar 18 6:30pm Kids Adventure Club* 6:30pm Jr. High Youth Group* 7:00pm Sr High Youth Group**

Redeemer Lutheran Church 14226 W. 280th Street, Henderson, Pr. Diane Goulson 507-665-2932 On Highway 19, 2 miles East of Highway 169 Wednesday, March 11 5:30-6:30 p.m. Soup Supper: Free Will Offering 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service: Sabbath Sunday, March 15 8:30 a.m. Sun. School, Teen Times, Adult Ed 9:30 a.m. Worship w/Comm.

Wednesday, March 18 5:30-6:30 p.m. Soup Supper: Free Will Offering 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service: Sabbath

West Union Lutheran Church 15820 Market Ave. Cologne, MN 55315 Church: 952-466-5678 westunion1@juno.com Pastor: Wolfgang Laudert Wednesday, March 11 10 a.m. The Story 6 p.m. Lenten Dinner 7 p.m. Lent Service A: Hannah Selken 8 p.m. Choir Thursday, March 12 7 p.m. The Story Saturday, March 14 7:30 a.m. Men’s Group Sunday, March 15 9 a.m. Worship/Presentation of Bibles 10 a.m. Fellowship R: Deb Stuewe A: Alex Mika Monday, March 16 10 a.m. Newsletter articles due Wednesday, March 18 10 a.m. The Story 6 p.m. Lenten Dinner 7 p.m. Lent Service A: Carter Kienholz 8 p.m. Choir

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 111 S. 6th Street, Henderson Pastor-Deb Meyer 507-248-3594 (Office) Wed., March 11 6:15 Lenten Supper 7-7:45 p.m. Worship/Drama Thursday, March 12 4 p.m. Healthy Habits Bible Study Sunday, March 15 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Confirmation Tuesday, March 17 10:30 a.m. Clergy meeting Wed., March 18 6:15 Lenten Supper 7-7:45 p.m. Worship/Drama

Holy Family Academy & Chapel Traditional Latin Mass 10679 182nd St., Belle Plaine, MN 56011 (952) 873-2582 or 873-6613 (coord.)

Fr. Otto Keiser Sundays 2:15 p.m. Confessions 2:40 p.m. Rosary / 3 p.m. Mass Academy Mass - call for times

Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church 500 West Church Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-6545 Pastor John H. Meyer Pastor Timothy Redfield www.trinitybelleplaine.org Wednesday, March 11 5:30 p.m. Lenten Supper (Hosted by the Cook-out Committee) 6 p.m. Catechism Class Zion Lutheran Church & 7 p.m. Midweek Lenten Service School (Usher Team 6) 14745 County Road 153 8 p.m. Easter Choir Practice Cologne, MN 55322 Thursday, March 12 952-466-3379 8:25 a.m. School Chapel e-mail: brendathompsonzi6 p.m. Men’s Choir on@gmail.com Friday, March 13 Pastor: Eric Zacharias 12:05 p.m. Early Dismissal from Wednesday, March 11 School 2:15 p.m. The Story (24) 10 p.m. Youth Group Lock-in at 3:30 & 7 p.m. Lenten Service Dakotah Sports and Fitness 4:30 p.m. Lenten Supper Sunday, March 15 5:30 p.m. Confirmation Class 8 a.m. Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Supper 9 a.m. Worship Service with Thursday, March 12 10:15 a.m. Chapel at the Harbor Communion (Usher Team 1/ Video: Kaletka/Communion Friday, March 13 Team 1) Grades 5-8 sing 8:10 a.m. Chapel 10 a.m. Coffee Hour (Hosted Sunday, March 15 8:45 a.m. Sunday School for by TLCWM March Hospitality Team) Families 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship and Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Bible Study 5:30 p.m. Open Gym Adult Tuesday, March 17 Volleyball 8 p.m. Evangelism Meeting 7:30 p.m. Open Gym Adult Wednesday, March 18 Basketball 2:15 p.m. The Story (24) Monday, March 16 3:30 & 7 p.m. Lenten Service Lutheran Schools Week 4:30 p.m. Lenten Supper 7 p.m. Financial Stewardship 5:30 p.m. Confirmation Class Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. Supper Tuesday, March 17 7 p.m. Council Meeting Sand Creek Baptist Church Loving Serving and Obeying 7 p.m. Trinity Knotters Wednesday, March 18 Christ 8:30 a.m. Risen Savior Lyceum Currently Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Lenten Supper (Hosted 312 Water St., Jordan 9 a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship & by TLCWM) 6 p.m. Catechism Class Sunday School 7 p.m. Midweek Lenten Service 10 a.m. Worship Service (Usher Team 2) 8 p.m. Easter Choir Practice

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2015

Luncheon to Benefit Family Shelter Program March 18 The Journey Home luncheon will take place March 18 at the Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska. The event will raise funds for Families Moving Forward, the only family shelter program serving Scott and Carver counties.

Families Moving Forward opened its Prior Lake program center serving Scott and Carver county families in May, 2014, at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church. Since then, Families Moving Forward has served 20 families there, with 16 moving into stable housing and three currently in the shelter program.

Beacon also operates a Families Moving Forward program center in Hennepin County.

About 300 supporters are expected to attend the lunch.

Speakers will include past

program participants and local Families Moving Forward volunteer leaders. Private contributions such as those raised at this event account for 80 percent of the program’s funding.

Guest registration is still open. To register and for general questions, contact Sarah Mollet Staiger at sstaiger@beaconinterfaith.org or call 651789-6260 x.208. There is no fee to attend the luncheon, however, attendees will be invited to make a financial contribution.

Family homelessness remains on the rise nationally. As of January 2014 in Scott and Carver Counties, 32 families with children 17 or younger were counted as experiencing homelessness, according to a point in time survey conducted

by Scott and Carver Counties.

Century Farm Applications Minnesota families who have owned their farms for 100 years or more may apply for the 2015 Century Farms Program.

Produced by the Minnesota State Fair in conjunction with the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, the Century Farms Program was created to promote agriculture and honor historic family farms in the state.

More than 10,000 Minnesota farms have been honored since the program began in 1976.

Family farms are recognized as Century Farms when they meet three requirements: The farm must be: 1) at least 100 years old according to authentic land records; 2) in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years (continuous residence on the farm is not required); and 3) at least 50 acres.

A commemorative certificate signed by State Fair Board of Managers President Al Paulson, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap and Gov. Mark Dayton will be awarded to qualifying families, along with an outdoor sign signifying Century Farm status.

Applications are available online at mnstatefair.org (click the “Recognition Programs” link at the bottom of the home page); at fbmn.org; by calling the State Fair at 651-288-4400; or at statewide county extension and county Farm Bureau of“Letter to the Editor”

The Belle Plaine Herald welcomes “Letters to the Editor” on any topic of general community interest.

Please submit letters typed or clearly printed. All letters must contain the author’s signature, address and telephone number for verification purposes. All letters will be edited for clarity, grammar, spelling and length. Thank yous are not considered a Letter to the Editor.

Mail submission to The Belle Plaine Herald, “Letters to the Editor,” P.O. Box 7, Belle Plaine, MN 56011, fax to (952) 873-2262 or email to bpherald@frontiernet.net.

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fices. The submission deadline is April 3. Recipients will be announced in May. Previously recognized families should not reapply.

Information on all Century Farms will be available at the Minnesota Farm Bureau exhibit during the 2015 Minnesota State Fair, which runs Aug. 27 through Labor Day, Sept. 7. A Century Farm database is also available at fbmn.org.

Sesquicentennial Farm Applications Also Due April 1 Minnesota Farm Bureau’s Sesquicentennial Farm program also honors Minnesota families who have owned their farms for at least 150 years.

Since the Sesquicentennial Farm program began in 2008, over 200 farms have been recognized. The Sesquicentennial Farm program recognizes family farms according to the following qualifications: 1) The farm must be at least 150 years old this year (2015) according to the abstract of title, land patent, original deed, county land records, court file in registration proceedings or other authentic land records.

Please do not send originals or copies of records. 2) Your family must have owned the farm for 150 years or more.

“Family” is defined as parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, first cousins and direct inlaws (father, mother, brother, sister, daughter, son-in-law).

3) Continuous residence on farm is not required, but ownership must be continuous. 4) The farm should consist of 50 or more acres and currently be involved in agricultural production.

Applications are available by writing Sesquicentennial Farms, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, P.O. Box 64370, St. Paul, MN 55164; e-mailing info@fbmn.org; or calling 651768-2100. Applications are also available at www.fbmn.org.

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Belle Plaine Library 125 W Main St 952-873-6767 website: www.scottlib.org Library Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Events at Your Library EVENTS AT YOUR LIBRARY FAMILY EARLY LITERACY CLASS ON THE GO: Friday 3/13 from 10:30-11 a.m. Children of all ages will “Talk, Sing, Read, Write & Play” their way into developing valuable pre-reading skills with their parents and caregivers in our fun early literacy classes. Free! No registration required.

BELLE PLAINE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY meet today Wednesday 3/11 at 6 p.m.

TAXES: Due to budget cuts, the IRS is not sending instruction booklets to libraries for 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ, in addition to several other forms and publications. To get a copy of the instructions: *Call the IRS at 1-800-8293676 Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and request they be mailed to you. *Go to the IRS website to review them online. www.irs.gov/ forms *Go to the IRS website and fill out a form to request they be mailed to you. www.irs.gov/orderforms *Go to your library for assistance locating forms and instructions online. *Prior Lake and Savage libraries will host tax prep programs for income eligible individuals. Call for more information. *If you need additional MN forms or assistance, call the MN Dept of Revenue at 651-296-3791 Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30 p.m.

LOOKING AHEAD: ECFE STORYTIME PARTIES AND BIRTHDAYS Friday 3/20 from 10:30-11 a.m.

FAMILY EARLY LITERACY CLASS BUGS Friday 3/27 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

AMANDA MUSIC PROGRAM Saturday 3/28 11 a.m.

THREE RIVERS STORYTIME Sensational Snakes Tuesday 3/31 at 10:30 a.m.

ONGOING The Scott County Library eNewsletter is now digital! As of January, our newsletter is electronic-only by email. Visit our website at www.scottlib.org to sign up for email delivery of the newsletter.

Our Calendar of Events is online under the EVENTS tab of our website. There you can see, and sign up for, activities listed for the Belle Plaine Library and for all of the libraries in Scott County.

NEW ARRIVAL HIGHLIGHTS: Adult Non-Fiction The Bacon Cookbook by Carol Wilson The World Warsan Introduction to the First and Second World Wars

by Paul Dowswell St. Paul Union Depot by John W. Diers The Burn

by Haylie Pompoy The Nonstop Color Garden by Nellie Neal Lower Your Taxes by Sandy Botkin My Pet Chicken Handbook by Lissa Lucas Juvenile Non-Fiction America in the 1920’s by Edmund Lindop Snakes by Rachel Firth Astronomy by Rachel Firth More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

by Alvin Schwartz Scary Stories 3 More Tales to Chill Your Bones

by Alvin Schwart The Boston Tea Party by Russell Freedman Diplodocus by Sally Lee Ankylosaurus

by Sally Lee Tyrannosaurus Rex

by A.L. Wegwerth Formula One Racing by Brant James Whales & Dolphins by Caroline Bingham Sharks by Jonathan Sheikh-Miller Comic Big Nate Here Goes Nothing by Lincoln Pierce Comic Big Nate What Could Possibly Go Wrong? by Lincoln Pierce Comic Big Nate Game On! by Lincoln Pierce Comic Big Nate From the Top by Lincoln Pierce Pow! A Peanuts Collection by Schulz Easy Non-Fiction Reptiles: A Question and Answer Book by Isabel Martin Bird: A Question and Answer Book

by Isabel Martin Insects: A Question and Answer Book by Isabel Martin Sharks by Megan Peterson Being Safe With Technology by Susan Kesselring Adult Fiction Green on Blue a Novel by Elliott Ackerman The Last Days of the Condor by James Grady Emma Blooms at Last by Naomi King Burned by Karen Marie Moning Adult Paperback Fiction Baby It’s Cold Outside by Kristen Proby The Princess by Jude Deveraux Juvenile Fiction Chloe the Kitten (Fairy Animals of Misty Woods)

by Lily Small Henry Hubble’s Book of Troubles by Andy Myer Tombquest Book of the Dead Book 1 by Michael Northrop Cupcake Diaries: Alexis’s Cupcake Cupid by Coco Simon Stink and the Shark Sleepover by Megan McDonald Critter Club Ellie and the Good-Luck Pig by Callie Barkley Children’s Easy Books Bubble Guppies A Friend at the Zoo!

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The Carver City Council recently OK’d plans for Carver Crossing, a workforce (affordable) housing project, along County Road 11 (Jonathan Carver Boulevard) south of Highway 212.

Despite Opposition, Carver OKs Plans for City ‘Workforce Housing’ With over 200 residents opposed to a plan to bring socalled ‘workforce’ housing -- also known as affordable housing -- to Carver, the city council recently approved the site plan and overall project.

The plan will create a three story, 68-unit apartment complex on 2.13 acres along the west side of Jonathan Carver Boulevard (County Road 11), just south of the new transit station and Highway 212. Developer Ron Clark hopes to begin construction on the $13-plus million project this summer and be completed in about a year.

It will have 14 one-bedroom, three dozen two bedroom and 18 three-bedroom apartments plus underground and aboveground parking.

The apartments range from $778 for a single-bedroom unit to $1,078 for a three-bedroom apartment. The rents are based on income of renters. A singleperson’s annual income would be capped at $34,860 – about $16.76 per hour, the Chaska Herald recently reported. A twoperson household would have income capped at $39,840.

Opponents of the project, primarily owners of single-family homes on the east side of Jonathan Carver Parkway and in the area, argue the city doesn’t need the project. Joe Thissen, one of

the leaders of a group of homeowners opposed to the project feels the city does not need the workforce housing project because population growth has not met projections. He pointed to a Metropolitan Council report indicating the city only needs another 10 workforce, or affordable, housing units by 2020.

Opponents also contend the workforce housing because of its subsidized rents, will decrease the value of nearby single-family houses. They also believe the project will lead to an increase in crime in the city, the Chaska Herald recently reported. The group has raised about $10,000 and hired legal counsel for a possible challenge to the city council’s actions.

But the council unanimously disagreed. Mayor Mike Shaw noted the project is an opportunity, a chance to help diversify Carver. “Developers say we need rooftops. I see this as a great start,” he said.

Councilor Jim Weygand said Carver residents have to face the fact housing in their community is too expensive to live in for people who work in the city. “We need to face that reality that we need affordable housing,” he said.

The workforce housing project has been a longstanding city

goal. The Carver County Community Development Authority has also envisioned workforce housing on the property since 2010.

Council member Cindy Monroe pointed out that the apartment meets the city-approved criteria for the property. “It’s a well-timed structure that will really complement the area,” she said.

Construction costs are estimated at $8 million. The project will be financed by about $1.06 million in federal tax credits annually for a decade.

Man Killed in ATV Crash A 53-year-old Delano man died from injuries he received in an ATV accident in Carver County Sunday.

Neil Francis Zimmerman of Delano had been riding an ATV eastbound on 2nd Street NW in the city of Mayer when he lost control and flipped the vehicle.

Witnesses lifted the ATV off of Zimmerman, summoned emergency responders and attempted to provide first aid.

Zimmerman, who was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene.

B.P. Man Charged in Son’s Death Still in Jail Awaiting Next Hearing Ten months after he allegedly killed his infant son, Joshua Scott Sundblad remains in the Scott County Jail waiting for his next court hearing later this summer.

Sundblad, a Belle Plaine resident, has been in the Scott County Jail since early-September, when he was arrested and his bail set at $50,000 cash or $500,000 bond.

He is charged with one count of third-degree murder, two counts of first-degree assault and two counts of third-degree assault in the May 9 death of his seven-week-old infant son.

An autopsy by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s office revealed the baby had several injuries in its head and

body including a fractured skull as well as bleeding on the brain and fractures to the front and rear of four ribs. The baby’s left wrist was also fractured.

The medical examiner ruled the infant’s death a homicide caused by brain injury and compromised sleeping position. The baby was wrapped so tightly in a blanket it might not have been able to breathe.

Last Wednesday (March 4), Sundblad was in Scott County District Court for an omnibus hearing before Judge Christian Wilton. The hearing was primarily dedicated to establishing a schedule for hearings and a trial date, said Scott County Attorney Ron Hocevar.

Hocevar said the length of

time between Sundblad being charged and the trial is the rsult of scheduling challenges involving his defense team, prosecuting attorneys and court scheduled.

Sundblad, 24, is not scheduled to be back in court until Aug. 3 for another omnibus hearing. That hearing will allow Sundblad’s attorneys, Michael McDonald, to challenge the admissibility of certain pieces of evidence and other information that led to Sundblad’s arrest and being charged, Hocevar said. A motion hearing is slated for Oct. 1 with a trial date set for Oct. 26.

McDonald did not return calls for information and comment on the case.

Feds Send Scott, Area Counties Funds for Public Housing Work

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has sent approximately $266,000 for improvements to publicly subsidized housing in Scott, Carver and Le Sueur counties.

Scott County received just over $40,000 for housing at Prior Manor in Prior Lake. The Scott County Community Development Agency plans to use the funding for projects that include replacing the HVAC system in the common area kitchen, replacing the water softener for the building and replacing common area lights, said Julie Siegert, the housing director for the Scott County CDA. In Carver County, its community development agency received $74,400 for improvements to some of its 81 public housing units. The agency has yet to formally determine how it will use the funding, said Julie Frick, Carver County Community Development Agency’s executive director. The agency has four units in Cologne and an apartment building in Carver it serves.

HUD sent $152,000 to public housing officials in Le Sueur,

Montgomery and St. Peter for improvements to their buildings or energy enhancements.

The Le Sueur Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) will receive $43,000 for its 48-unit Hillsdale Court Apartments. The money will be used for improvements to the deteriorating parking lot and balcony walkways. The Montgomery HRA will receive $55,000. It will be used to help build an 11unit public housing facility and building operations. The St. Peter HRA will receive $54,000 for a new parking lot for residents of the 62-unit Parkview Manor, the Le Center Leader recently reported.

Statewide, HUD distributed $29 million to public housing in the state. The agency indicated the country loses about 10,000 units a year, primarily to disrepair. Nationally, public housing needs about $25.6 billion in repairs to its 1.1 million units.

“Every American deserves a place to call home where they can successfully raise their kids, enhance their financial security and build a better life,” said HUD Secretary Julián Castro.

“Through this funding, HUD is committed to strengthening our nation’s affordable housing units and to providing folks with the springboard they need to succeed.”

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Thirty Years Ago This Week

New Community Services Director Nelson Ladd became Belle Plaine’s new Community Services director on March 11, 1985 at a salary of $16,100. He was one of 41 people who applied for the job, eight of whom were interviewed. Ladd, a 1981 graduate of Mankato State College, was previously assistant student activities director at Gustavus Adolphus College.

The Irish were expected to The Belle Plaine High School turn out in force that coming boys’ basketball team lost to Saturday for Belle Plaine’s 13th eventual district champion Le annual St. Patrick’s parade and Sueur 55-48 in the semifinals celebration. Camille O’Brien, of the District 13 Tournament daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don- at Gustavus Adolphus College ald O’Brien, would be Miss in St. Peter, despite 24 points Shamrock. The grand marshals by Bill Fogarty. The Tigers would be Donald and Mary bounced back to clip St. Peter Flynn. The parade would form 60-59 in the third-place game. up near the swimming pool on Ed Fogarty of BPHS was South Willow Street, where named a Minnesota High a bus would be parked for the School All-Star Wrestler for the royalty to ready themselves for 1984-85 season. the parade. The parade would Named to the all-conference eventually proceed to down- girls’ basketball team from town. The master of ceremo- Belle Plaine was Laurie Wolpnies would be Terry Morrison. ern, who averaged 15.9 points, An appearance by the Shriners 13.5 rebounds and five blocked bagpipe band would be spon- shots per game. Teammate Ann sored by local tavern owners. Klehr was honorable mention.

Members of the St. Patrick’s Day Committee that year in60 Years Ago cluded Helen Hoelz, Jerome Flaherty, Rene Schultz, Pat (1955) Duffy, Eileen Effertz, Joe Fa- Minn. Valley Milk started anhey and Kevin “Sky” Nyblom. other expansion program with Belle Plaine lost another busi- contract let for an additional ness with the closing of Pat’s warehouse 44 x 194 feet at the Place. The hamburger shop had south side of the main building. been operated the past 11 years The total cost was estimated at

by Pat and Carol Fogarty. They $30,000. planned to renovate the down- W.B. Schroeder, Scott County stairs into two one-bedroom sheriff, was appointed to attend apartments. the 55th session of the Federal A Food and Farm Forum ad- Bureau of Investigation Nadressing the crisis of the rural tional Academy in Washington, community would be held from D.C. 12:30 to 4 p.m. Monday, March Richard Heatherston, lifelong 18 at Our Lady of the Prairie resident of this community, Church Hall in Belle Plaine. died at the rest home in Lester Mark Ritchie, assistant to the Prairie. He was 78 years old. state commissioner of agriculJohn Knoben, who had anture, would discuss two differnounced closing his blacksmith ent farm bills – the Reagan Adshop here to take on work in ministration proposal and one Minneapolis, reconsidered and developed by the state comwas to remain in Belle Plaine. missioners of agriculture. The local coordinators of the event Mr. and Mrs. Raymond B. were Sherry Jeurissen and Ted Robel, Silver Spring, Md., announced the engagement of Kornder. their daughter, Mary Ellen, to Nelson Ladd, 29, a native of Richard Walsh, son of Mr. and Sleepy Eye, reported for his Mrs. Maurice Walsh of Belle new job as Belle Plaine ComPlaine. munity Services director. Ladd was one of 41 people who ap- According to Dr. H.M. Juergens, Belle Plaine health ofplied for the job. ficer, the Salk vaccine, when Jill Morrison, daughter of Bill licensed by the National Instiand Karen Morrison of Belle tute of Health, to be made Benefit Dinnerwas & Fundraiser Plaine, was elected the Belle available to children enrolled in Plaine VFW Auxiliary’s Poppy the first and second grades of all Queen for 1985.

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public and parochial schools.

Constance Noterman, an eighth grade pupil at St. Mark’s School, Shakopee, became Scott County’s champion speller at the eighth annual spelling bee.

In St. Lawrence Township, Earl Ruehling was elected supervisor, Art Dahlke treasurer and Harry Barlage assessor.

In San Francisco Township, H.C. Dahlke was elected supervisor, Carl Hallgren treasurer and John Millgren assessor.

The men elected in Derrynane Township were Gerald Sullivan, supervisor; Norbert Schumaker, assessor; William A. Weiers, treasurer; Joseph Hinderscheid, constable; and James Byrne, justice of the peace.

In Benton Township, Hilmer Lemke was elected supervisor, Mike Nellen treasurer and Jacob F. Bongard treasurer. No constable or justice of the peace was chosen.

In Hancock Township, Melvin J. Herrmann was elected supervisor, Ray M. Ische clerk, Werner Rolf treasurer and Emil Anderson assessor.

Many relatives and friends helped Mrs. Mathilda Erickson celebrate her 97th birthday.

Wayne Larson, star forward and spark plug of the Tiger cage team, was selected to the Sports Writers’ 10-man all-district team.

Peter Johnson left for spring training camp in Albany, GA. The 20-year-old infielder was starting his second year of professional baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals.

90 Years Ago (1925)

Hancock, an 18-section township, was complimented upon its policy of continuing to levy $4,000 each year on its township roads.

With the departure of Pat Gannon and daughter to join the two boys in Duluth, all the family became established in that city.

Carl Schmitt, 65, died at his home in Belle Plaine and remains were taken to his former parish of Zion Church in Benton Township. The family had moved into Belle Plaine upon retiring from the farm in 1911.

E.R. Bristol decided to retire from his farm five miles northeast of Belle Plaine and announced holding an auction.

Fire damaged the building and contents of the schoolhouse in District 35 near St. Thomas.

J.H. Herrmann had just moved into Belle Plaine from Norwood with the purchase of a soft drink establishment. During the supper hour he locked the place. Returning later, he found the back door open and the cash register cleaned of all its contents.

Emil Meierbachtol, 54, native of Blakeley, died at Springfield, where he had been making his home on a farm for 25 years.

Sibley County let contract in the amount of $18,000 for the grading of the road along the river bluff from the Larson farm to the John Mann farm, opposite Blakeley.

The Equity elevator at Jordan was offered for sale by the receiver for the Equity exchange.

This was the elevator that cost Jordan farmers $25,000 and they found Henderson that they didn’t own it.

St. Patrick’s Day was observed Featured speaker: Stan Tekiela in Belle Plaine with generous Naturalist, wildlife photographer and author, Tekiela has created state-specific field wearin’ o’ the green. guides on birds, wildflowers and trees.

At Shakopee took place the funeral of Mrs. Eli Southworth, Auction & Raffle Ticket Sale who died at age 78. She was 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. a daughter of Dr. A.B. Walter, $35 Member • $50 non-Member (includes 2015 membership) a pioneer physician in Belle Plaine, and it was in Belle Reservation due by Monday, April 6.

Plaine she was married to Eli 100 East Main St., Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Contact Becky at the Ney Nature Center Southworth, an early attorney 507-248-3474 • info@neycenter.org here. After their marriage the couple located in Shakopee.

Firefighters Holding Fish Fry Fund-raiser Friday

The Belle Plaine Fire Department is holding its annual fish fry fund-raiser Friday (March 13) at Chatfield Elementary School.

Beverages and desserts will be served along with the fish. Service begins at 4:30 p.m. and runs until 8 p.m. Take-out orders and deliveries to shut-ins are available. The school is at 330 Market Street S. Cost is $10 for adults, children $5 and no cost for children under age 5.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will provide supplemental funding.

Belle Plaine VFW Holding H.S. Art Contest Belle Plaine students in grades 9-12 are asked to submit an art project either 8” by 10” or 18” by 24”. The artwork is to have a patriotic theme and turned in to either Connie Zurn (873-2342) or Pat O’Laughlin (873-6477).

The artwork may be inspired by other artists but not to the degree that it is easily recognized as being derivative by other artists’ work. The recommend use is colored pencils or oil paint.

Sign the back of the paper so that your name is not shown on the front of the artwork for judging.

The art project must be turned in by March 30.

Veterans Scholarships The American Legion Auxiliary supports a number of scholarship programs that benefit veterans, the children and grandchildren of our veterans, and the members of the organizations within The American Legion Family.

Many of these scholarships have a deadline of March 15, 2015. Information regarding these scholarships can be found at www.mnala.org/Scholarships. aspx.

Completed applications need to be returned by listed due date to American Legion Auxiliary Unit #144, Attn: President Chelsea Barta, 221 N Meridian St, Belle Plaine, MN 56011.

NAMI Support Group Meets Twice a Month

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NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill), Scott County, has an adult support meeting on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Anchor Center at the Valley Green Workforce Building, 750 Canterbury Road, Shakopee.

The meeting is for family members and those living with the illness. It’s facilitated by a trained mental health professional. For more information, call Kevin at 952-496-8513 or Janet at 952890-1669.”

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120 Years Ago (1895)

Wheat was 53 cents, hogs $3.70.

Most of the cases at the session of district court were from Belle Plaine and had reference BP bills disallowed to the smallpox by the county commissioners.

There was a St. Patrick’s Day celebration with a parade by the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the band.

Prospects were for a lively borough election. In those days it cost the candidate $5 to get his name on the printed ballot.

Simon Jackson, prominent Blakeley resident, died. He was a native of Scotland.

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Do you know what to do if you suspect someone has consumed excess medication or household chemicals, in other words--poison? Poisonings affect many Americans of all ages, from young children to elderly adults. Over 2 million cases of human exposures to poison are reported in the U.S. each year and 94% of all incidents occur in the home. 81% of these human exposures were unintentional, and 51% of calls to poison centers involve children ages 5 and younger. This year, Poison Prevention Week takes place on March 16-22.

Student pharmacists at South Dakota State University will be working to raise awareness about the importance of poison prevention throughout the local community.

Start with these helpful hints: keep chemicals and household cleaners in locked cabinets or out of reach of children, avoid leaving medications on open

counters, avoid keeping toxic chemicals near food cabinets, and keep all household cleaners in the original containers. Most people are not aware that childresistant caps are not child proof. Therefore, please keep medications out of reach of children regardless of the type of cap on the bottle. For more helpful tips, visit the Poison Center website at www.aapcc. org/prevention/nppw for tips on how to prevent poisonings in the home.

Keep the Poison Control hotline phone number (1-800222-1222) posted in an easy to see location. The hotline is a free resource, completely confidential and available 24/7 to use. The Poison Control hotline will answer questions about human exposures, animal exposures, plant poisonings, and many other topics. You never know when this information could save someone’s life!

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Larger Surplus Creates Opportunities for Economy

by Sen. Kevin Dahle When I returned to office in 2012, our state was facing a $1 billion deficit. After stabilizing our state’s finances for the first time in over a decade, previous indicators released earlier this year suggested that the state would have a budget surplus of roughly $1 billion.

Last week’s release revealed that our state is projected to have a $1.869 billion surplus.

The non-partisan office of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) releases the February Forecast each year as a more accurate indicator of the budget and economic forecast for Minnesota.

This year’s forecast shows how the work of the last few years to pass an honest budget, without gimmicks or borrowing, has created the confidence and stability necessary for strengthening Minnesota’s economic growth. Without the investments of the previous two years that stabilized our state finances, such an optimistic forecast would be impossible.

This year’s strong economic forecast also confirms we must continue this path of building a state budget that not only reflects the priorities of all Minnesotans, but continues a path of fiscal responsibility. It is great news that Minnesota has finally broken the pattern of budget deficits, but it is important to remember that the 2015 surplus does not represent ongoing revenue for the state, so we must be careful when applying it toward ongoing financial commitments.

For example, I have been a part of major discussions both inside and outside the Capitol over how best to fund our crumbling transportation system in the long term – clearly, a one- or

two-year funding stream is not enough to restore our s t a t e ’s critical infrastructure.

As we continue to discuss the best uses for this surplus, it is clear additional investments must keep Minnesota’s economy on the right track.

I am committed to investing in the most basic engines of economic growth – our schools.

After years of uncertainty and underfunding, our schools are still recovering financially.

Many small and medium-sized districts like those in our area have had difficulty updating school buildings or even making basic repairs.

One of the bills I am carrying this year would bring our schools up to the same funding levels as the large schools in the suburbs and metro, and the increased surplus gives me hope that we will see this policy become law. In addition, we must prioritize making long term care more affordable, supporting our nursing home employees and reigning in high tuition costs.

The path ahead of us may not be easy but it is great news that Minnesota’s economy is doing better than expected. Unemployment is down and we have a budget surplus that allows us more flexibility to make strategic investments in our future.

Please reach out to me with your ideas for the surplus. I look forward to continuing to represent you in the Minnesota Senate.

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Union Hill games they played. There were approximately 50 other college teams at the tournament. They returned to CSB on Sunday night. The entire team enjoyed their spring break.

Nick Zurn spent part of his spring break visiting at home, and spent a few days at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. The men’s track and field team from Saint John’s University competed in an indoor conference championship track meet at Concordia.

Nick ran in the 400m run and the 4x400m relay. SJU took 4th place in the 4x400m relay.

Humor Corner: Two friends met at the local pub. One friend replied that he should be celebrating. “How so,” asked the other. “Well, yesterday I put all my money on a sure thing at the track.”

It was the seventh horse, in the seventh race, on the seventh day of the seventh month. It was my son’s seventh birthday, the horse’s name was Septus and the odds were 7-to-1.

“And the horse finished first?” his friend asked.

“No, he finished seventh,” his friend replied.

St. Thomas by: Loni Graham Masses are scheduled at St. Thomas with Father Burns on March 15 at 9 a.m. and Easter Sunday, April 5 at 9 a.m. The masses scheduled at St. Anne’s in Le Sueur with Father George Grafsky are Saturdays at 5:15 p.m., and Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m.

Father Roger Hessian sends a “Top of the morning” and “1,000 Irish Blessings” from Naples, Florida. He was a Grand Marshal in Belle Plaine twice!

Dick O’Connell, and Tom and Dennis Graham attended the Visitation for Geraldine Doheny at Prior Lake. She is the daughter of George and Cheyann Brown Doheny,and she was talkative, selfless and Irish!

Birthday Greetings: Richard Meger turned 85 Sunday, March 8. Richard and Gert’s children hosted a party in the community room at Phillip’s Square Sunday with lots of family, neighbors - new and old in attendance.

Dick O’Connell, Jerry and Catherine Retka, Jim and Joan Oak, Warren Connelly, Iris, Todd, Peggy and Molly Sullivan, Diane Burns Palmstein, Colleen Burns Rohloff and our families

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Scholarships Beyond the Yellow Ribbon South of the River is awarding two $500 scholarships to two deserving individuals, one a graduating high school senior and one a returning student residing in Scott County.

Eligibility requirements are the applicant must be a dependent of a member of the military (active, reserve, retired), or an individual who is currently serving, or is a former service member, or has a delayed enlistment and resides in Scott County.

The application form and more information can be found at www.btyrsouthoftheriver.org.

the Baumgards, Vlasaks and Landwers were among the St. Thomas folks who joined the festive crowd at the St. Patrick’s Day brunch and talent competition on Sunday at the American Legion in Le Center.

The food was great, the competition entertaining and crowd the friendliest! Had a grand time.

Continuing festivities for the 32nd St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in Le Center: Friday, March 13, 7:30 p.m.

American Legion- Coronation Saturday, March 14 at 11 a.m.

- Mass at St. Mary’s, 12 noon Mulligan Stew - American Legion 2 p.m. - parade, Rally at the Legion after the parade 4:30-8 - Steak Fry 8:30 Nite-Time Boogie Band Birthday greetings to our grandson, Andy Baumgard, who was born on March 14 in Buffalo, 8 years ago. Andy left the Buffalo hospital on St. Patrick’s Day in green looking like a tiny leprechaun.

Tuesday, March 17 Irish Stew at St. Henry Wednesday, March 18 Super Happy Hour at the Eyeball From my half breed-friend, Betty Sticha: Bring on the blarney…Let’s shamrock-n-roll.

It’s fun to be Irish, and good for the soul!

Irish Blessings May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks. May your heart be as light as a song. May each new day bring you bright happy hours that stay with you all year long.

And may those that love us love us. For those that don’t love us may God turn their hearts; If he can’’t turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles, slightly, so we’ll know them by their limping.

Town & Vicinity On Friday night, March 6, family and friends gathered to surprise Katie Meierbachtol for her 50th birthday celebration! A good time was had by all.

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To assist students in preparing and applying for financial aid for post-secondary studies, Belle Plaine High School is hosting a Minnesota College Goal workshop Monday The Belle Plaine Lions Club is (March 16), 4-7 p.m. hosting a 25th anniversary dinner As part of this initiative, staff April 21 (Tuesday) to celebrate from Belle Plaine and Jordan 25 years of service to the community.

The event will be held at Borough Bowl. The social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m.

A program will include awards, a proclamation honoring the Lions for a quarter-century of service to Belle Plaine and highlights of the club’s contributions to the community. State Rep. Bob Vogel, R-Elko New Market, and Lions Club District Governor Harry Klenke of Prior Lake will also honor the Belle Plaine Lions Club.

Tickets are $16 and available from any member of the Belle Plaine Lions Club. For more information, call Warren Wolf at 873-6553.

Grand Marshals (continued from page 1) notably St. Pat’s and Bar-B-Q Days.

“I’m still emotionally attached to the community and enjoy visiting with a lot of people,” said Tom, adding that he is “surprised, honored, flattered and humbled” to be grand marshal with his brother. “I’ve been telling all my friends here (New York) about it.”

John said he too feels all the things his brother said when it comes to being a grand marshal.

It was during their stay in Belle Plaine for Betty’s funeral that Tom and John were asked if they would be interested in being grand marshals for Belle Plaine’s St. Patrick’s Parade on March 14. Both said “yes.” Asking them were St. Pat’s Committee Member and nephew Tom Meger, owner of Golden Touch Jewelry and former Belle Plaine mayor.

Among those who will be logging a lot of miles to be in Belle Plaine for the parade and other festivities this Saturday are Tom’s and John’s children.

Tom’s son Todd is making the trip from Chicago and daughter Robynn from Hamburg, N.Y. Also coming are John’s daughters Ellen from Hartford, Conn., and Anne from Miami, Fla. Tom, who has a degree from Empire State College (N.Y.) in industrial and labor relations, toured Ireland once some years ago with his son and daughter.

John has never been to Ireland but said he recalls missing only one St. Patrick’s celebration in Belle Plaine through the decades, dating back to when the celebration was held on St. Patrick’s Day regardless of what day of the week it fell on.

Tom, who stopped in Chicago to spend some time with Todd during his drive from New York to Belle Plaine, planned to arrive here early this week and said he wouldn’t be coming empty-handed.

“I’m bringing corned beef, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, Irish soda bread and Guinness cakes.”

Tom probably won’t be able to bring enough Irish delicacies to feed the entire McPartlan clan this week, but it’s a start.

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high schools will provide free professional assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms. Minnesota College Goal is a statewide volunteer program providing nocost assistance to students and families who are applying for

financial aid for post-secondary education.

For more information about this workshop, contact Laurie Green, BPHS guidance counselor, by e-mail at lgreen@ belleplaine.k12.mn.us or by telephone at 873-2403.

Shamrock Coin Hunt Enters Week 3 No one was able to find Belle Plaine’s 2014 Shamrock Medallion following the publishing of the second clue last Wednesday. Published below is clue 3 preceded by clues 1 and 2.

The medallion is hidden within the city limits. It is located on public property and is not more than 6 feet off the ground. It’s also not located on the Historical House property or “inside” the Tiger Park baseball field.

The medallion is about 2 inches in diameter and has “Belle Plaine St. Patrick’s Day” inscribed on it. The prize for finding it is $100.

The Shamrock Medallion Hunt is a community event.

Participants do not need to be of Irish descent. If you find it, call 952-873-2265.

If the medallion is not found in the next couple of days, a fourth clue will be available at Golden Touch Jewelry downtown at 4 p.m. Friday.

This year’s parade and festivities will take place this Saturday.

Clue 1 Two Thousand Fifteen, put on your green, Get out of the blocks, don’t make a scene.

Look to the past, you’re here at last, Set the pace, you must be fast.

May neighbors respect you, trouble neglect you, The Angles protect you, and Heaven accept you.

If you’re a baby boomer, you’ll remember this well, Let’s enjoy the bunny hop, if only for a spell.

Great love could form here, if opposites attract, Similar but different, time to interact.

This statewide event slides into Belle Plaine, International Falls may have done just the same.

Hail to the green, the clans will prevail, Feeling kind of crushed, get

out on the trail.

Kings have dwelled here, we must move forward, May the grinder be the finder, it would be so ordered.

As I write these clues, I’d like to spill the beans, I’m playing in the sand pit, join me by all means.

In the clearing stands a boxer and a fighter by his trade, I am leaving, I am leaving, but the fighter still remains.

Clue 2 On your marks, get set, oh what can I say, The rockets of red, a white ribbon day.

Live long and prosper, I can hear the roar, Boldly go where no man has gone before.

Beethoven should be your music of choice, I think we have a Bingo, time to rejoice.

The older the fiddle, the sweeter the tune, Have yourself a pint of gat, but not til afternoon.

Sick of paying? I’ll cut your bill in half.

This will make you feel just like a spirograph.

Put your legs to the test, give it a shot, Pick the right rabbit, now you’re hot.

Plan your approach or your hopes will be dashed, As it gets warmer, you’ll make quite a splash.

Get out of the kitchen if you can’t take the heat, I was a two twenty, now life is more sweet.

My confidence in you goes to the third power, Prepare for the skeleton at the zero hour.

State Gladiolus Society Holding Annual Auction in Cologne The Minnesota Gladiolus Society will hold its annual bulb/ corm auction Saturday, March 28 at Cologne Community Center.

The auction runs from 1 p.m. to about 3 p.m. A brief program on growing and presenting

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The event is open to anyone at no cost.

Participants will have the opportunity to purchase varieties of gladiolus flowers not found at garden centers at a price they will set.

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Cologne Community Center is located at 1211 Village Pkwy., just southwest of the intersection of Highway 212 and Carver County Road 53.

Time for the bell lap, St. Patrick’s Day fun, Get out of the blocks, I’m second to none.

Clue 3 Beam me up Scotty, the end is near, I’m the perfect Klingon, have yourself a beer.

Hey Laddie Boy, Checkers anyone?

King Tut and Peter Pan, Let’s have some fun.

Plan on making my day the Lady Bird way, Search for the Huckleberry, that’s where I lay.

Lucky for Him and Her, it used to be Clipper, Get some grits for Millie, have a shot of liquor.

Our Mighty Pat “Rock” Ediger gave it a shot, Stop by and guess how many gold coins are in the pot.

Where were you in Sixty Two, I’m where it all began, Joe was in charge and living large, he was the Anchor Man. It’s a pleasure to meet you, so just “Let it Go,” “Do you want to build a snowman?” Now you’re in the know.

Patience Me Laddy, prepare for the shinny, Fanning the flames could make this seem so tiny.

Enter the Savages, a two-time winner, It’s time in the Sin-Bin if you are a sinner.

George Gervin is the man you want to know, Prove your net worth, now you’ll have the dough.

Librarian (continued from page 2) has opted to delay applying for a grant until the 2016 or 2017 grant cycles.

“I want the library to be a place that is welcoming, where people can feel connected and engaged. We obviously have the support of the community,” she said. “I don’t want to mess that up.”

In the meantime, Smith will continue to welcome guests to the library. She wants to see a robust summer reading program. She knows the digital-age users of the library are increasing and wants them to feel welcome. Smith also knows there will be people who will always reach for printed materials.

“We’ll always have print. It’s the original portable device,” she said.

Smith and her husband, Bryan, live south of Prior Lake. They have two adult children.

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On Friday, the team left for St. Louis, MO to play in the Midwest Throwdown Ultimate Frisbee Tournament that was held on Saturday and Sunday.

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Superintendent’s Update

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

Summer Registration Now Open

Kids Company is accepting registration for the 2015 summer! If you are looking for summer childcare, or just a few fun filled days for your child this summer Kids Company is the place for you! Kids Company is a before and after school care program, the program operates out of Chatfield Elementary School. Kids Company’s mission is to provide before and after school care for children K-6th grade in an environment that is safe, enjoyable and caring while supporting children’s individual educational and social development.

This summer Kids Company is going to be active! Kids Company plans to be involved with recreational theme weeks, projects, games, and field trips. Kids Company is going to spend the summer getting involved and having fun doing it. Summer Hours: 6am-6pm Fee: $3.75 an hour One Time Registration fee: $25. For more information dsaulsbury@belleplaine. k12.mn.us or 952-873-2411 Belle Plaine Community Spring Youth Fair

Belle Plaine High School April 11, 2015 9:00 am - 12:00 noon BELLE PLAINE SOCCER PROGRAM

The youth soccer program is for boys & girls who are in Kindergarten – 8th grade. The program will have both skill development and organized games. The children will be divided into teams. Time will be spent within the team structure on the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, receiving and scoring and playing games. There are opportunities for more competitive play against surrounding districts that will be determined at a later date. Volunteer Coaches Needed SESSION 1 DATE: Saturdays, Jan. 10-Feb. 28 *No Soccer Saturday, May 23rd TIME: 8U (K, 1st, 2nd) 9am 10U (3rd, 4th) 10am 12U (5th , 6th) 11am 14U (7th, 8th) 11am LOCATION: Athletic Complex, Football Practice Field COST: $40 (Includes T-Shirt and MYSA registration) DEADLINE: March 1st SESSION 2 Summer Session of Soccer intended to be two days a week in June and July. This session is for 12U’s and 14U’s COST: $60.00 DEADLINE: March 1 TAE KWON DO

This is the Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do. Students will learn self defense, self control, history, sparring and techniques needed

to test in the beginning level of Tae Kwon Do. Advanced students will continue on at their own pace.

Students attending class in BP are also welcome to train at other Kroells Karate Club locations at no additional cost. SESSION 3: Wednesdays, April 8-May 13 SESSION 4: Wednesdays, May 20-June 24 TIME: 6:30–7:30 pm AGES: 6 years old and up LOCATION: Chatfield Elem.

Activity Room COST: $39.00/session INSTRUCTOR: Linda Kroells MIKE LYNCH NEY CENTER STARWATCH PARTY

Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial show in the skies over Henderson. We start off with an indoor orientation followed by quality time outside under the heavens. Get to know the constellations like The Big Bear, Gemini the Twins, Leo the lion, and some of their great stories behind them. We’ll also have two large telescopes that are among the biggest mobile telescopes in Minnesota for close up views of the plant Jupiter, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and other wonders in our early spring skies. You’ll also get a great handout package with user-friendly star maps and constellation charts, websites, a telescope-buying guide, and more!

Mike Lynch is a meteorologist at WCCO Radio and has been hosting star watch parties and teaching astronomy classes for over 40 years.

He also writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is the author of the book; “Mike Lynch’s Minnesota Star Watch� that’ll be available for purchase at a discount.

Even if it’s cloudy you’ll learn a great deal, have a great time and get a Mike Lynch “Cloud Check� for a future Minnesota Starwatch Class. Your universe is waiting! Make the Stars Your Old Friend! You’re invited to bring lawn chairs to make yourself comfy! DATE: Thursday, April 9 TIME: 8-10 pm LOCATION: Ney Center, Henderson INSTRUCTOR: Mike Lynch COST: $10.00 per adult $6.00 per child

ABRAKADOODLE – ARTS, CRAFTS, & CLAY

Come and join us for a fun and colorful spring session. We’ll make colorful Ukrainian Eggs on canvas board, create flying pigs out of clay and learn how to draw bunnies, create a colorful spring scene with torn papers and more. We’ll make lots of colorful art during this fun spring session! Abrakadoodle is the leader in children’s art programming.

Abrakadoodle has taught art classes to over 1 million students throughout the world! For more information go to www.abrakadoodle.com AGE: Grades K-5 DATE: Wednesdays, April 22–May 20 TIME: 3:15–4:15 pm LOCATION: Chatfield Elem. PS Rm 1 INSTRUCTOR: Abrakadoodle Staff COST: $64.00 “DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS�

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Master con-artist Lawrence Jameson makes a living tricking old, rich ladies into giving him their money. When an American rival, Freddy, arrives on the French coast, he challenges the status quo and Lawrence’s position as chief con-artist is threatened. They decide the town just isn’t big enough for the two of them and challenge each other to a bet; the first one to swindle $50,000 wins. As they both take on the bet, they fall for the same woman, but quickly realize that they may have bitten off more than they can chew.

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS has been described as stylish, irreverent, and “a little bit of Broadway musical comedy heaven.� MATINEE LUNCH MENU (Please specify your lunch choice) Beef Short Ribs, Pan Seared Tilapia, Roasted Chicken Breast with seasonal vegetables and potatoes or Vegetarian Pasta Dinner Rolls / Dessert / Coffee or Tea DATE: Thursday, April 23 TIME: Depart at 11:15am (McDonald’s Jordan) Return at 4:15 pm COST: $70.00 ART CLUB (includes transportation, dinner & Join the Oak Crest Art club. We’ll show) DEADLINE: APRIL 8 meet for 3 Mondays and 3 Tuesdays LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL/ creating a variety of projects and SOFTBALL SKILLS CAMP learning interesting art knowledge along the way. Connect with other All youth 3rd – 6th grade interested students your age that love to create in playing in the LLBB/SB programs and learn about art. AGE: Grades should attend the skills camp. LLBB/ 3-6 DATES: Mondays and Tuesdays, SB will start with the skills camp prior April 6-21 TIME: 3:15-4:30 pm to teams being formed and league LOCATION: Oak Crest Elem., Art play beginning. This camp will begin late April/early May depending on Room COST: $50.00 weather conditions. Please watch the

Belle Plaine Exceeding State Graduation Goal for 2014 Although Belle Plaine Senior High School exceeds the new state goal for having at least 90 percent of a high school class graduate within four years, Superintendent Kelly Smith isn’t spending a lot of time metaphorically patting the district on the back. “90 percent, that’s kind of our bottom. Our top goal is 98 percent,� he said. “We truly believe that every student can graduate.

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By 2020, the Minnesota Department of Education wants at least 90 percent of the seniors graduating within four years.

In Belle Plaine, that standard has been achieved. The BPHS Class of 2014 had 93.28 percent of its seniors graduate last year, a four-year level that is above its Minnesota River

Conference neighbors at Sibley East, Tri-City United and Le Sueur-Henderson high schools.

MRC members Jordan, Central (NYA) and Watertown-Mayer finished with higher graduation rates for 2014 than Belle Plaine.

Separated by gender, 56 of the BPHS Class of 2014’s 57 girls graduated while 55 of the 62 boys graduated after four years.

Fifteen of 16 special education students graduated and 20 of 22 students who qualified for freeand-reduced food service graduated, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Statewide, 81.7 percent of the 65,900 seniors graduated after four years. That’s an increase from 79.2 percent in 2013.

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All parents interested in coaching their sons or daughters (grades 3-6) team are asked to attend this meeting.

Tuesday, April 7 Baseball - 7 pm Thursday, April 9 Softball - 7 pm High School Room 206 Discussion items will include: Determination of team numbers, season schedule, playoff schedule, rules review and establish dates for team selection and equipment handout, etc For further information please call Community Services at 952-873-2411 LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL

Little League Softball is the first formal softball program for girls 9-12 (grades 3-6) years old. The 3rd & 4th grade league uses both players and coaches as pitchers and the 5th & 6th grade uses just player pitchers.

The player-pitchers are introduced to softball pitching fundamentals. Little League Softball attempts to continue the development of softball players, continuing the basic structure and the skills needed to enjoy success.

The emphasis is on fun rather than competition in this program.

Both divisions will do some local traveling. Parents are responsible for child’s transportation. Coaches are volunteer parents. DATE: Mondays & Wednesdays, May-July TIME: 6:30 pm GRADES: 3-6 LOCATION: 3rd & 4th-Oak Crest Fields 5th & 6th - Meadow Park COST: $60.00 DEADLINE: April 11 ($10 late fee for registrations after the deadline) LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL

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This time of year parents and high school seniors are working through college applications and the necessary financial reporting that is all part of the post secondary experience. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application can be a daunting project, especially the first time going through the process.

To assist students and parents in preparing and applying for financial aid, Belle Plaine High School will host a Minnesota College Goal workshop event on March 16th, at 4:00-7:00 p.m.

As part of this initiative, Belle Plaine and Jordan High School staff will work to provide free professional assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Minnesota College Goal is a statewide volunteer program that provides free assistance to students and families who are applying for financial aid for postsecondary education. This event is free to the public. For more information about this upcoming event, please contact Laurie Green, Guidance Counselor at 952873-2403 or lgreen@belleplaine.k12.mn.us Here is a reminder to all parents of elementary school age children that spring conferences are next week for Chatfield and Oak Crest Elementary. Conferences are set for Tuesday, March 17 and Thursday, March 19 with times scheduled for each individual conference. Please contact each school building office for additional information.

Our speech team is hosting the Minnesota River Conference Speech Tournament at Oak Crest Elementary on Monday, March 16th. Approximately 200 students, coaches and judges will be participating in the following categories: Creative Expression, Discussion, Duo Interpretation, Extemporaneous Reading, Extemporaneous Speaking, Great Speeches, Humorous Interpretation, Informative Speaking, Original Oratory, Serious Drama Interpretation, Serious Poetry Interpretation, Serious Prose Interpretation and Storytelling. Competition rounds begin at 4:00; second round is 5:15 and third is 6:30 with finals around 7:45-8:00... Admission is free so come out and support these outstanding students!

The school board approved our school calendar for the 2015-16 school year at our February board meeting. We will have a late start to the school year with the first day of school for students in grades 7-12 on Tuesday, September 8th. K-6 grade students will have conferences the first two days and begin their regular school year on Thursday, September 10th. Some other changes in the calendar are the elimination of ½ day early releases. All teacher inservice/ workshop days will occur on Fridays following the conclusion of a quarter or semester. A copy of the approved calendar is posted on our district website.

The school board recently asked for a review of options for building a 500 – 600 seat auditorium for the district. We have hired an architect firm to look at various locations for the facility and at potential costs of each option. The architect plans to have his report ready to present to the board at our March 23rd board meeting. Stay tuned for more details on this conversation!

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!

Little League Baseball is designed to continue the development of young baseball players. The 3rd & 4th grade league uses pitching machines and the 5th & 6th grade league uses players as pitchers. Although advanced skills and strategies will be introduced, the primary focus is still to have fun. All players are requested to wear gray pants. Most sporting goods stores carry these. Coaches are volunteer parents.

The older division will do some local traveling. Parents are responsible for their own child’s transportation.

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COUNTY HIGHWAY PROJECT Bids Close December 12, 2006 Jordan, Minnesota NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS - Sealed proposals will be received until 1:00 p.m., December 12, 2006, by Mitchell J. Rasmussen, County Highway Engineer, Scott County, Jordan, Minnesota on behalf of the Board of Commissioners of said County for the construction of the following project. Proposals will be opened and read publicly by the County Highway Engineer in the Scott County Highway Department Offices, 600 Country Trail East, Jordan, Minnesota 55352.

Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations.

READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/THESE PROJECT/PROJECTS The Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders: in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award; in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and FederalAid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure

that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance.

If you are not a current holder of a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid on any job in this advertisement you must contact the Department of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a certificate.

The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors: “It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency.� “It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3).�

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Grading, Base, Paving, Lighting, Sewer, Watermain and Prefab Bus Shelter CP 18-07, SP 70-596-002, CR 18, located near CSAH 18 and Trunk Highway 169 in the City of Shakopee.

Major quantities of work are approximately as follows: Light Poles, 32; Brick Pavers 13,680 SF; Concrete Walk 15,247 SF; Concrete Curb and Gutter 7,827 LF; Common Exc. 33,210 CY; Aggregate Base (CV) Class 6,030 CY; Sanitary Sewer 1,032 LF; Storm Sewer 1,143 LF; Concrete Paving 2,559 SY; Type MV 4 Wearing Course Mixture 870 Ton; Type MV 3 Wearing Course Mixture 2800 Ton; and MV3 Non Wearing Course Mixture 3,465 Ton. Proposals, plans and specifications may be examined at the office of the County

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Digital copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http://www.QuestCDN. com for a fee of $20.00. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the “Browse Projects� page or by entering eBidDoc#450402 on the “Search Projects� page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952-2331632 or info@questcdn.com.

Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Docunet Corp., 151 Cheshire Lane #300, Plymouth, MN 55441, 763-475-9600 for a fee of $120.00.

Deposits will not be refunded.

Bids must be accompanied by a certified check made payable to the Scott County Treasurer, or a corporate surety bond made in favor of Scott County, for at least 5% of the amount of the bid.

The right is reserved to accept any or reject any or all bids and to waive any defects.

Mitchell J. Rasmussen County Highway Engineer Scott County Any questions, please contact: Greg M. Felt, Operations Engineer at 952496-8047 or gfelt@co.scott.mn.us Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, November 22 and 29 and December 6, 2006.

INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID

BY MORTGAGEE: $666,034.73 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding, mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof.

PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said County as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 13, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. PLACE OF SALE: Scott County Law Enforcement Center, Scott County SheriffĘźs Office, Civil Unit, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneysĘź fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor, their personal representatives or assigns.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORĘźS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: October 11, 2006 PROGROWTH BANK, Mortgagee LINDQUIST & VENNUM, P.L.L.P. By John J. Bowden Attorneys for Mortgagee 4200 IDS Center 80 South Eighth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 (612) 371-3968 THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2006.

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF SCOTT NOVEMBER 7, 2006 (1) The Board of Commissioners, in and for the County of Scott, Minnesota, met in the Courthouse Board Room in the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, and convened at 9:01 a.m., with the following members present: Commissioner Ulrich, presiding, Commissioner Marschall, Commissioner Wagner, Commissioner Vogel, and Commissioner Hennen.

(2) Chair Ulrich noted the addition to the agenda of the appointment of Aldeen Goehring to the Board of Adjustment/ Planning Advisory Commission.

(3) On a motion by Commissioner Hennen, seconded by Commissioner Vogel, the Minutes of October 24, 2006 were approved.

(4) On a motion by Commissioner Vogel, moved, seconded by Commissioner Hennen, the following items were approved unanimously. A copy of each resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and made a part of this record by reference.

A. Application to Sell 3.2 Malt Liquor at Retail for 2007 of Ronald L. Edmiston DBA Superamerica #4439 in Jackson Township, Jams R. Hupp DBA Holiday Stationstore #246 in Jackson Township, and Joleen Yong DBA Suzette Inc. in St. Lawrence Township.

B. Application for Precious Metal Dealer License of Mark A. Smith, DBA PawnXChange in Shakopee.

C. Receipt of funding from the MN Department of Public Safety for administration of the Safe Communities Grant in the amount of $40,300 effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007 to be shared by the Safe Communities Coalition.

D. Resolution No. 2006-160; Authorizing Final Payment on the 2005 Overlay Projects to Buffalo Bituminous Inc. in the Amount of $25,000.00.

E. Resolution No. 2006-163; Authorizing Entering Into Cooperative Agreements With the Cities of Shakopee and Prior Lake for Phase 2 Construction of the Southbridge Transit Station.

F. Resolution No. 2006-164; Honoring Joseph Graham Upon Receiving the Eagle Scout Award.

G. Resolution No. 2006-165; Honoring Joshua Gunter Upon Receiving the Eagle Scout Award.

H. Resolution No. 2006-166; Honoring Sam Ringstad Upon Receiving the Eagle Scout Award.

I. Payroll processing of personnel actions indicated below and certified by the Employee Relations Director and the Appointing Authority to be in compliance with provisions of Minnesota Statutes 375.56 - 375.71 and the Scott County Merit Personnel System:

1. FTPR employment of Alan Evenson, Highway Maintenance Worker, Public Works Division, effective 10/30/06.

2. FTPR employment of Michael Turek, SheriffĘźs Deputy, SheriffĘźs Office, effective 11/06/06.

3. FTPR employment of Sherri Smith, Fraud Prevention Investigator, Community Services Division, effective 11/01/06.

4. The recognition of the following individuals as volunteers will enable them to be covered for liability insurance purposes in accordance with the insurance contracts currently in force with Scott County: Additions Deletions Ethel Carlson Jacqueline Clary Jennifer Edwards Augustine David Lisa Meyers Christopher Kettler Rochelle Kovac Kevin McCann J. Resolution No. 2006-161; Approving Long Term Disability (LTD) and Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance Provider and Plans and Rescind Resolution No. 2001-105.

K. Appointment of Aldeen Goehring of Commissioner District 3 to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Advisory Commission effective November 7, 2006 through December 31, 2007.

(5) Create Safe, Healthy, and Livable Communities: A.On behalf of the Board, Vice Chair Marschall presented an Outstanding Service Award to Connie and Terry Lonto for their dedicated service as volunteers for Scott County for 30 years working in the areas of weather spotting, sand bagging, search and rescue, traffic control, and command post activities.

Commissioner Wagner left the meeting from 9:21 to 9:25 a.m.

B. Community Services Director Tim Walsh updated the Commissioners on the County Board goal to implement the Community Corrections delivery system, Public Services Manager Jennifer Deschaine reviewed the goal to monitor the Community Health statistics and trends, Deputy County Administrator Gary Shelton provided information on the shared information systems, training facilities and 800 MHz strategy, County Administrator Dave Unmacht highlighted the status of County Highway projects, and Chief Information Officer Marilyn McCarter reviewed the goal to complete phase one of the CountyĘźs Business Continuity Plan.

(6) County Administrator Update: Mr. Unmacht reviewed upcoming schedule items.

On a motion by Commissioner Marschall, seconded by Commissioner Vogel, the meeting adjourned at 10:24 a.m.

Jon Ulrich, Chair David J. Unmacht, County Administrator, Clerk of the Board Tracy A. Cervenka, Deputy Clerk to the Board Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, November 22, 2006.

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MORTGAGEE: ProGrowth Bank, a Minnesota corporation.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Mortgage, Assignment of Leases & Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Financing Statement filed on December 29, 2003 in the office of the County Recorder of Scott County, Minnesota as Document No. A639825, which mortgage was modified by a certain Modification of Mortgage dated September 7, 2004 and filed September 22, 2004 as Document No. A672396.

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The city will provide the loans to help pay down the cost of the MEMORIAL $280,000 in fees for the building permits and the sewer and water connection charges. In exchange, the two new busiIn Remembrance of nesses, under separate ownerFukiko (Jeanne) Steen ships, will bring 10 new jobs to and retain several existwho passed 25 years ago Jordan ing jobs, the Jordan IndepenMarch 16, 1990. dent recently reported.

“This is the total of all connecYour gentle face and patient smile tions, capital charges and buildWith sadness we recall ing inspection fees for both You had a kindly word for each projects together,” said Tom And died beloved by all Nikunen, Jordan’s city adminThe voice is mute and stilled by heart istrator.

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Scott, Carver Counties Looking for Cheaper Dial-a-Ride Service Scott County Commissioner Joe Wagner of Sand Creek Township has been taking calls since SmartLink bus drivers and their clients learned Scott and Carver counties were planning to lay off all the drivers and replace them with a less costly family.

Last week, over 40 SmartLink drivers were told they’d be losing their jobs in a service jointly operated by the two counties.

Commissioners reached the decision “by consensus” during a recent workshop. Wagner is not certain when, or if, it will be discussed during a formal board meeting.

He’s taken almost two dozen calls from people upset with the news including some from the Belle Plaine area.

rant requested the loans. With a recommendation of approval from Jordan’s Economic Development Authority, the city council unanimously approved the loans recently. Construction on the new 52-unit hotel and 5,400-square-foot restaurant will begin in the fall. The old Clancy’s will not close until the new restaurant is completed and ready to open. The two businesses will share parking space. The city will enjoy an estimated $65,000 gain in new taxes above and beyond what the Clancy’s property is already paying, Nikunen said.

Another facet of the project is a proposed pond and trails in Lions Park adjacent to the new hotel site. City officials noted the pond would serve the storm water runoff needs of the hotelrestaurant project and the fountain as part of a water amenity for the park. It would also slow runoff into nearby Sand Creek.

The developers reportedly agreed to contribute $10,000 to For many years, the former the city for park improvements Green Giant building on North Unreserved public equipment and maintenance.

City staff willauction Commerce Street in Le Sueur develop cost estimates for the housed jobs for area residents. pond.

Today, it awaits demolition by The Minnesota Department of a contractor that reportedly Natural Resources will need to doesn’t have the funding to OK the pond project. The city complete the job. will address the pond project at In December of 2014, the City a public hearing slated for April of Le Sueur deemed the building 6. MT���C 3/8/2015 ����beginning Challenger ���� Peterbilt ��� �� asSuper hazardous.

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Wagner said people use it regularly because they don’t own a vehicle or are unable to drive for economic reasons or because of age or a disability. But the service took a massive hit when the county lost two contracts (ADA and Shakopee circulator routes) worth about $900,000 about one-third of SmartLink’s $2.6 million budget.

“Their families are very upset.

These drivers are like family to some of these people,” Wagner said. “They depend on this service, but we can’t continue this service like it is. I know these drivers do a good job, but it’s just too much.”

The counties bill SmartLink as “your premier dial-a-ride, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and medical assistance

service provider for both Scott and Carver counties.”

The service provided about 135,000 rides in 2014. Fares are based on the distance traveled.

The county lost about $125,000 in 2014 -- money covered by Scott County’s general fund, said Lezlie Vermillion, the county’s deputy administrator.

The county will begin seeking proposals for private-sector firms between April 20 and May 20, Vermillion said. The Scott County Board will tentatively address a contract with a new provider in July, Vermillion said.

Drivers will be notified of when they lose their jobs later this summer and fall, Wagner said. A new provider will take over around Oct. 1, she said.

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

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

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Legal Notices Scott County Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for Group Basic Life, Supplemental Life and AD&D Coverage will be accepted by Scott County until 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at which time they will be opened. All proposals should be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly identified as insurance proposals for Scott County.

Proposal specifications may be obtained from Arthur J Gallagher & Co. 3600 American Boulevard, Suite 500 Bloomington, MN, 55431 by calling (952) 356-0712 or emailing lori_hayes@ajg.com Scott County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, or any part thereof, and to waive any informalities or irregularities. Scott County also reserves the right to renew its current plans with the current carrier if their proposals are deemed to best satisfy the evaluation criteria Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, March 11, 2015.

NOTICE OF PUBILIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF THE CURRENT MINNESOTA STATE BUILDING CODE You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held by the Scott County Building Department in the County Board Room, of the Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota on: April 7, 2015 at 9:30 AM PURPOSE OF HEARING: To consider adoption of the current Minnesota Building Code If you would like to be heard in reference to this matter, you should attend this meeting. Oral and written comments will be accepted by the Scott County Building Department. For more information, contact the Scott County Building Department at 952-496-8475 or email at dpeterson@co.scott.mn.us Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, March 11, 2015.

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Declaration of Crimson Arbor Association (henceforth the “Declaration”) recorded in the office of the Recorder for Scott County, Minnesota on September 9, 2003, as Document No. A623492, which covers the following property: Lot 36, Block 1, Crimson Arbor, Common Interest Community No. 1127, Scott County, Minnesota WHEREAS, pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of January 27, 2015, from Christopher D. Lashbrook, as Vendee, title holder, to Crimson Arbor Association, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, the principal amount of Three Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Two and No/100 Dollars ($3,442.00) for assessments, late fees and related charges, plus assessments, collection costs, attorneys’ fees and other amounts will be incurred since said date, including costs of collection and foreclosure; WHEREAS, no action is now pending at law or otherwise to recover said debt or any part thereof; WHEREAS, the owner has not been released from the financial obligation to pay said amount; WHEREAS, pursuant to the Declaration and Minn. Stat. §515B.3-116(h), said debt created a lien upon said premises in favor of Crimson Arbor Association as evidenced by the lien statement recorded on January 14, 2015, in the office of the Scott County Recorder as Document No. A972135; WHEREAS, pursuant to the power of sale granted by the owner(s) in taking title to the premises subject to said Declaration, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said property by the sheriff of said county at the Scott County Sheriff’s Department, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, Minnesota, on April 1, 2015, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, to pay the amount then due for said assessments, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorneys’ fees as allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by the unit owners, their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of said sale.

The following information is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Sections 580.025 and 580.04: (1) Street Address of Property: 7564 Arbor Lane, Savage, MN 55378 (2) Name of Transaction Agent, Residential Mortgage Servicer, Lender &/or Broker: N/A (3) Tax Parcel Identification Number of the Property: 26-3600360 (4) Transaction Agent’s Mortgage Identification Number, if known: N/A (5) Name of Mortgage Originator, if stated on mortgage: N/A (6) Date on which Occupant must vacate Property, if mortgage is not reinstated under Section 580.30 or property redeemed under 580.23: 11:59 p.m. on October 1, 2015. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m.

REDEMPTION NOTICE

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: January 27, 2015 HELLMUTH & JOHNSON, PLLC By: Nancy T. Polomis, I.D. #227584 Attorneys for Lienor 8050 West 78th Street Edina, MN 55439 (952) 941-4005 Lienor: Crimson Arbor Association By: Nancy T. Polomis Its: Attorney in Fact THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: HELLMUTH & JOHNSON, PLLC 8050 West 78th Street Edina, MN 55439 (952) 941-4005 File No. 15804.0041 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 4, 11, 18 and 25 and March 4 and 11, 2015.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT Probate Division Court File No. 70-PR-15-3166 NOTICE of informal appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors (intestate) Estate of Nancy Marie Zoschke, aka Nancy M. Zoschke and Nancy Zoschke, Decedent.

Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Jacqueline Roiger, whose address is 2940 Center Road, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn.

Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: February 23, 2015

By: Vicky L. Carlson Registrar By: Delores A. Beussman, Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Allison J. Gontarek Huemoeller & Gontarek PLC 16670 Franklin Trail, Suite 210 Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Attorney License No: 0303276 Telephone: (952) 447-2131 Fax: (952) 447-5628 Email: hg@priorlakelaw.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, March 4 and 11, 2015.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: August 12, 2005 MORTGAGOR: Scott Gothberg and Gwendolyn Gothberg, husband and wife as joint tenants.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded August 23, 2005 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 710304.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Indenture Trustee of the FBR Securitization Trust 2005-4, Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2005-4. Dated April 3, 2009 Recorded April 16, 2009, as Document No. A 823084.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100241010009594975 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Resmae Mortgage Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1301 Northwest English

Avenue, New Prague, MN 56071 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 240860430 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 1, Block 3, Homefield Addition, Scott County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $208,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $276,240.01 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: April 2, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on October 2, 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 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 22, 2015 HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Indenture 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 30 - 14-007122 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 4, 11, 18 and 25 and March 4 and 11, 2015.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE Real Property STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT CASE TYPE: Other DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File: 70-CV-14-13825 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the registered holders of GE Business Loan Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-1, Plaintiff, vs.

4L Ventures, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company, Mary Sue Leathers, Darrel R. Leathers, Christopher J. Lund, Jill O. Lund, and XYZ, Corp., Defendants.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of a Judgment and Decree entered in the above-entitled action on January 22, 2015, and effective as of February 2, 2015 (“Order”), 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 due said Plaintiff in the above-entitled action from said Defendants 4L Ventures, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company, Mary Sue Leathers, Darrel R. Leathers, Christopher J. Lund, and Jill O. Lund, as prescribed in the Order, in the amount of $4,807,611.01, the Sheriff of Scott County will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, on Thursday, March 26, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., at the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, Minnesota, in the said County and State, the premises and real estate, lying and being in the County of Scott, State of Minnesota, described in said Judgment and Decree, to-wit: LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: Lot 1, Block 1, Twin Lake Executive Park, Scott County, Minnesota.

PHYSICAL STREET ADDRESS, CITY AND ZIP CODE OF THE PREMISES: 7447 Egan Drive, Savage, Minnesota 55378 TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF THE PREMISES: 263340010 and certain personal property, including but not limited to, all buildings, structures, improvements, equipment, fixtures, fittings, furnishings, and all other items of real and personal property located thereon or related to the premises.

Dated this 3rd day of February, 2015 Kevin Studnicka, as Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota By: Duane J. Jirik Deputy Sheriff THIS DOCUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: OPPENHEIMER WOLFF & DONNELLY LLP (TKO) Campbell Mithun Tower 222 South Ninth Street, Suite 2000 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 (612) 607-7000 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 4, 11, 18 and 25 and March 4 and 11, 2015.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case type: Dissolution with Children Notice of Intent to Proceed to Judgment Court File No. 70-FA-14-12011 In Re the Marriage of: Hang Thi Thuy Huynh, Petitioner, and Bang Quoc Duong, Respondent.

TO: RESPONDENT BANG QUOC DUONG, 4365 PHEASANT RIDGE DRIVE, BLAINE, MN 55449 and 8038 OLD CARRIAGE COURT, SHAKOPEE, MN 55379: YOU ARE NOTIFIED that Petitioner has applied for a final hearing to be held on March 31, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at the Scott County Justice Center, 200 4th Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota. The hearing is at least twenty one (21) days from the date of this notice. You are further notified that at the hearing the Court will be asked to grant Petitioner the relief she requested in her Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. You should contact the undersigned and the District Court Administrator immediately if you have any defense to assert to this default judgment and decree.

Dated: February 27, 2015 SOUTHERN MINNESOTA REGIONAL LEGAL SERVICES Joshua J. Ogunleye Attorney for Petitioner Attorney License No. 0390139 55 East Fifth Street, Suite 400 St. Paul, MN 55101 Phone: (651) 222-5863 FAX: (651) 297-6457 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, March 4, 11 and 18, 2015.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 26, 2009 MORTGAGOR: James Kralik, a single person.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded November 6, 2009 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 839839.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated December 27, 2012 Recorded January 3, 2013, as Document No. A925148.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100061907000126227 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Summit Mortgage Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 817 Green Acre Court, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 200700970 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 12, Block 10, Farmers Ridge First Addition, Scott County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $200,747.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $217,568.52 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: April 16, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on

wednesday, March 11, 2015 October 16, 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 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: February 3, 2015 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 14-007651 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 11, 18 and 25 and March 4, 11 and 18, 2015.

BELLE PLAINE TOWNSHIP Road Maintenance Quotes For: Gravel Blading Gravel Hauling Snow Plowing Ditch Mowing Dust Coating _____________________ The Belle Plaine Township is actively seeking quotes for the 2015 Road Maintenance Season.

All quotes must be received by Friday, March 27th, 2015.

For quote requirements please email: Kristy.Bieder@outlook.com Mail quotes to: Kristy Bieder – Township Clerk, 9215 Union Hill Blvd., Belle Plaine, MN 56011 if you have questions, call Kristy 952873-6048.

Work will be awarded at the Board Meeting on Tuesday, April 7th 7:00 p.m. at Township Garage, 25130 Hickory Blvd. Belle Plaine.

Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, March 11 and 18, 2015.

COUNTY HIGHWAY PROJECT Bids Close April 7, 2015 Jordan, Minnesota NOTICE OF BID FOR SALE AND REMOVAL OF BUILDING - Sealed written bids for the sale and removal of a house will be accepted until a deadline of 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015, by Anthony J. Winiecki, Interim County Engineer Physical Development Department, Scott County, 600 Country Trail East, Jordan, Minnesota 55352 for and on the behalf of the Board of Commissioners of said County. A sealed bid may be submitted for the sale and removal of a house described as follows: CP 17-32 SP 70-617-024 One and half story house, built circa 1988, which has a gross living area of approximately 2,058 SF above grade with 3 bedrooms (1 above grade & 2 below grade) 2 ½ bathrooms, and an attached two stall garage. The building described above is located in the City of Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota at a street address of 1401 Wood Duck Trail, Shakopee, Minnesota.

The Contract for the building will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder.

Proposals, plans and specifications may be examined at the office of the County Highway Engineer at 600 Country Trail East, Jordan, MN 55352.

SIGN UP WITH ConneX ON THE COUNTY EGRAM WEBSITE (https://egram.co.scott. mn.us) TO DOWNLOAD PROPOSAL AND PLANS AT NO CHARGE. Bids must be sealed, identified on the envelope and accompanied by a Bidder’s Bond or Certified Check in the amount of $500.00 made payable to the Scott County Treasurer.

The County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities thereof.

Dated March 5, 2015 Scott County Auditor/Treasurer Courthouse 200 4th Avenue West Shakopee, MN 55379 Anthony J. Winiecki Scott County Engineer Physical Development 600 Country Trail East Jordan, MN 55352 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, March 11, 18 and 25, 2015.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 15, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Emily J. Frame and Adam B. Frame, wife and husband.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc..

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 3, 2007 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A776901.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.

Dated June 15, 2007 Recorded January 28, 2008, as Document No. A792398.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100418400125708830 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Tradition Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 507 Main Street West, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 200011290 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 7 and 8, and the West Half of Lot 9, Block 50, Belle Plaine, according to the map or plat thereof on file or of record in the office of the county recorder in and for Scott County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $139,200.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $133,709.18 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: May 7, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on November 9, 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 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: February 26, 2015 Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 135 - 15-002049 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, March 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 8 and 15, 2015.

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(continued from previous page) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S EXECUTION SALE – REAL PROPERTY Under and by virtue of an Execution issued out of and under the seal of the District Court of the State of Minnesota, in and for the 1st District and County of Scott.

On the 15th day of March A.D. 2013, upon a judgment rendered and docketed in said court and said County in an action therein, between Biersdorf and Associates, PA Plaintiff(s) and Jill Fisette-Kess Defendant(s) in favor of said Plaintiff(s) and against said Defendant(s), for the sum of $36,259.64 Dollars as appears by the judgment roll filed in the office of the Clerk of said District Court for said County, and whereas, said judgment was docketed in said Court on the 3rd day of April, A.D. 202013, at 10:13 o’clock A.M. and the sum of $36,259.64.

Is now actually due thereon with interest of $3.97 per diem from the day of April 3rd A.D. 2013, and up to and including the date of sale, also for $5,431.17 increased cost and for all Sheriff’s fees, costs, and disbursements of levy and sale, which said Execution has to the Sheriff of said County been duly directed and delivered, said Sheriff has levied upon and will sell at public auction to the highest cash bidder, in the lobby of the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, 301 Fuller St S, in the City of Shakopee, Minnesota.

In said County, on the 5th day of May A.D. 2015 at 10:00 o’clock A.M. all right, title and interest that the above named judgment debtor had in and to the real property, hereinafter described on the 15th day of March, A.D. 2013, that being the date of rendition of said judgment or any interest therein which said judgment debtor(s) Jill Fisette-Kes have since that day acquired, the description of the property being as follows, to wit: EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION The North 60 Acres of the NW ¼ of Section Four (4), Township OneHundred Thirteen (113), Range Twenty-one (21), less the North 470 feet of the East 1390.2 feet of said NW ¼ of Section 4, Township 113, Range 21, EXCEPT that part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 4, Township 113, Range 21, described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the South line of the North 60.00 acres of said Northwest Quarter and the West line of the East 1320.00 feet of said Northwest Quarter; thence Northerly along said West line, a distance of 320.72 feet; thence Westerly parallel with said South line of the North 60.00 acres of the Northwest Quarter to the West line of the Northwest Quarter; thence Southerly along said West line of the Northwest Quarter to said South line of the North 60.00 acres of the Northwest Quarter; thence Easterly along said South line to the point of beginning, according To the United States Government Survey thereof and situate in Scott County, Minnesota. according to the plat thereof and on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder/Registrar of Titles in and for said County.

Dated this 26th day of February, 2015 Kevin Studnicka, Sheriff Scott County, Minnesota By: Duane J. Jirik, Deputy Sheriff Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1 and 8, 2015.

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Declaration of Ridgewood Condominiums Association (henceforth the “Declaration”) recorded in the office of the Recorder for Scott County, Minnesota on January 29, 2004, as Document No. A643716, which covers the following property: Unit No. 111, Common Interest

Community No. 1129, Ridgewood Condominiums, a condominium, Scott County, Minnesota WHEREAS, pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of March 2, 2015, from Jozef Jan Trzos, title holder, to Ridgewood Condominiums Association, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, the principal amount of Five Thousand, Three Hundred Ninety-nine and 52/100ths Dollars ($5,399.52) for assessments, late fees and related charges, plus assessments, collection costs, attorneys’ fees and other amounts will be incurred since said date, including costs of collection and foreclosure; WHEREAS, no action is now pending at law or otherwise to recover said debt or any part thereof; WHEREAS, the owner has not been released from the financial obligation to pay said amount; WHEREAS, pursuant to the Declaration and Minn. Stat. §515B.3116(h), said debt created a lien upon said premises in favor of Ridgewood Condominiums Association as evidenced by the lien statement recorded on February 4, 2015, in the office of the Scott County Recorder as Document No. A973203; WHEREAS, pursuant to the power of sale granted by the owner(s) in taking title to the premises subject to said Declaration, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said property by the sheriff of said county at the Scott County Sheriff’s Department, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, Minnesota, on April 30, 2015, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, to pay the amount then due for said assessments, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorneys’ fees as allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by the unit owners, their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of said sale.

The following information is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Sections 580.025 and 580.04: (1) Street Address of Property: 7619 Southridge Court, Savage, MN 55378 (2) Name of Transaction Agent, Residential Mortgage Servicer, Lender &/or Broker: N/A (3) Tax Parcel Identification Number of the Property: 26-3691110 (4) Transaction Agent’s Mortgage Identification Number, if known: N/A (5) Name of Mortgage Originator, if stated on mortgage: N/A (6) Date on which Occupant must vacate Property, if mortgage is not reinstated under Section 580.30 or property redeemed under 580.23: 11:59 p.m. on October 30, 2015.

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

REDEMPTION NOTICE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: March 2, 2015 TOOHEY LAW FIRM, P.A. By: Jennifer C. Toohey, I.D. #343742 Attorneys for Lienor 11108 Zealand Avenue North, Suite 203 Champlin, MN 55316 (763) 746-0845 Lienor: Ridgewood Condominiums Association By: Jennifer C. Toohey Its: Attorney in Fact THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: TOOHEY LAW FIRM, P.A. 11108 Zealand Avenue North, Suite 203 Champlin, MN 55316 (763) 746-0845 File No. 5500.015 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1 and 8, 2015.

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Belle Plaine Police Report St. Francis Named Among

The week of March 2-8, Belle 7:38 a.m. for driving with a susPlaine police responded to the pended license. following selected calls: A woman on the 100 block of Chatfield Circle reported at 11:33 a.m. a man violating a Monday, March 2 A man on the 600 block of court-issued order for protecWest Forest Street reported a tion. B.P. police asked police in domestic disturbance at 8:08 the town where the man lives a.m. Information was sent to to locate and arrest the man for the county attorney’s office for multiple OFP violations.

A man on the 600 block of possible criminal charges.

Butler Drive called for mediA woman on the 700 block of O’Brien Parkway reported at cal help at 3:31 p.m. An elderly 8:31 a.m. a property-damage woman unexpectedly became unconscious. She was transcrash. ported to an area hospital.

A person on the 100 block of South Linden called for medi- A woman on the 100 block of cal help at 11:57 p.m. A woman Chatfield Circle reported at 7:26 suffering leg pain was trans- p.m. a man once again violating a court-issued order for protecported to an area hospital. tion. B.P. police mailed a citaTuesday, March 3 tion for an OFP violation to the A person on the 500 block man’s house. They again asked of North Oak Street called for police in the area where he lives medical help at 10:39 a.m. A to locate and arrest the man. man suffering chest pain was A man on the 200 block of transported to an area hospital. East Church Street called for A property-damage crash at medical help at 10:21 p.m. A the intersection of East Enter- woman fainted. prise Drive and Hickory Boule- Sunday, March 8 vard was reported at 4:53 p.m.

A woman on the 100 block A woman on the 500 block of West Main Street reported of West Forest Street reported at 1:01 a.m. vandalism at her at 5:11 p.m. finding a small house. amount of marijuana and pipe.

Police brought the items back to the station to be destroyed.

Thursday, March 5 At 1:33 p.m., after detecting The week of Feb. 23-March the strong odor of marijuana, 1, Belle Plaine firefighters repolice executed a search war- sponded to the calls that inrant at an apartment on the 100 cluded: block of West Main Street. They found drugs, drug parapherna- Monday, March 2 lia and a gun in the apartment.

A man was arrested for posses- Firefighters responded at 3:33 p.m. to a carbon monoxide sion of the items. alarm on the 400 block of West Friday, March 6 Court Street. They found CO in A woman on the 600 block the house and vented it. of West Main Street called Sunday, March 8 for medical help at 4:11 a.m.

A male patient was suffering Firefighters were dispatched a seizure and nausea. He was at 3:46 a.m. to a structure fire transported to an area hospital. on the 26500 block of Hickory Boulevard in Belle Plaine A man on the 200 block of Township. A shed was fully East Orchard Street reported engulfed in flames when they at 7:01 p.m. a possible case of arrived. Chickens and a skid child abuse. steer were destroyed in the fire.

Saturday, March 7 Firefighters believe a heat lamp A man on the 100 block of started the fire.

Oakwood Drive was cited at

Fire Calls

Ridgeview Accepting Health Care Scholarship Applications Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center and Foundation offers high school students who reside in Sibley County the opportunity to receive a $1,000 college scholarship.

Qualified students must have maintained a minimum high school grade-point-average of 2.8 and completed the requirements of the application by the scholarship deadline. Scholarships will be awarded to five qualified applicants.

To be eligible, students must

submit the following application components by April 3 (or postmarked by this date), including: the completed application (which includes two essay questions), a high school transcript and a minimum of two letters of recommendation.

Scholarship applications are currently available from the guidance office at all Sibley County high schools or from the Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center website (www.sibleymedical.org).

Humane Society Holding Spay/Neuter Clinic March 16 The Carver-Scott Humane Society (CSHS) is teaming up with MnSNAP to sponsor a spay/neuter clinic for cats and dogs at the Chanhassen Rec Center on March 16.

Low-income pet owners who qualify for assistance will have the cost of the spay/neuter sur-

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2015 Street & Utility Improvements City of Belle Plaine Belle Plaine, MN RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS: Sealed proposals for the work described below will be received at the Office of the City Administrator, City of Belle Plaine, 218 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, MN, 56011 until 10:00am on April 9, 2015 at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The work includes the construction of approximately: Common Excavation 5,900 CY Hydrant 6 EA Aggregate Base 2,900 CY Construct Sanitary Manhole 72 LF Bituminous Mixture 2,400 TON Casting Assembly 29 EA 4” Perf. Pipe Drain 4,300 LF 4” - 27” Pipe Sewer 5,000 LF Curb & Gutter 4,500 LF 15” x 4” Wye 26 EA Concrete Walk 7,400 SF Construct Drainage Structure 106 LF 8” Watermain 1,900 LF Seed, Mulch, Fertilizer 4,800 SY together with numerous related items of work, all in accordance with Plans and Specifications.

COMPLETION OF WORK: All work under the Contract must be complete by June 17, 2016.

PLANHOLDERS LIST, ADDENDUMS AND BID TABULATION: The planholders list, addendums and bid tabulations will be available for download on-line at www.bolton-menk.com or www.questcdn. com . Any addendums may also be distributed by mail, fax or email.

TO OBTAIN BID DOCUMENTS: Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www. bolton-menk.com or www.questcdn.com. You may view the digital plan documents for free by entering Quest project #3730503 on the website’s Project Search page. Documents may be downloaded for $20.00.

Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, viewing, downloading, and working with this digital project information. An optional paper set of project documents is also available for a nonrefundable price of $30.00 per set (non-refundable), which includes applicable sales tax and shipping. Please make your check to payable to Bolton & Menk, Inc. and send it to 1960 Premier Drive, Mankato, MN 56001, (507) 625-4171, fax (507) 625-4177.

BID SECURITY: A certified check or proposal bond in the amount of not less than 5 percent of the total amount bid, drawn in favor of City of Belle Plaine shall accompany each bid.

OWNER'S RIGHTS RESERVED: The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract to other than the lowest bidder if, in their discretion, the interest of the Owner would be best served thereby.

Dated: March 2, 2015. /s/ Holly Kreft City Administrator Published in the Belle Herald on Wednesdays, March 11, 18 and 25, 2015.

gery reduced, while the cost of vaccinations will remain the pet owner’s responsibility. To determine if you qualify for this assistance and to sign up for the clinic, contact MnSNAP directly at www.MnSNAP.org or call 612-720-8236.

According to the ASPCA website, there are 7.6 million unwanted companion animals entering animal shelters nationwide every year, and 2.7 million of those will be euthanized. The most effective weapon we have against pet overpopulation is to promote spay and neuter procedures for our pets.

Bowling Results

Deadline for bowling results is Monday at 12 noon.

Tuesday Nite Ladies Meierbachtol’s 23 Hairs 2 U 23 Ron’s Mechanical 21 Sparetime 18 G&H Ready Mix 18 Charlie’s Angels 17 High Game: Megan Voss 224 High Series: Joanne Zwart 584, Megan Voss 584, Tracy Hogan 519 Friday Night Owls Hair by Paula 15 Jody’s Daycare 10 Just Throwin Balls 10 Napa Auto 8 Johan’s 7 Men’s High Game: Ted Malz 223 Men’s High Series: Derrick Graff 553, Ted Malz 542, Tom Sellnow 521 Women’s High Game: Lisa Yahnke 192 Women’s High Se-

Top 100 Hospitals in Nation St. Francis Regional Medical Center has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals

by Truven Health Analytics, a leading provider of data-driven analytics and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare.

The Truven Health 100 Top Hospitals study identifies hospitals and leadership teams that provide the highest level of value to their communities, based on a national balanced scorecard. The 100 Top Hospitals balanced scorecard measures overall organizational performance across 11 key analytic measures, including patient care, operational efficiency and financial stability. The study has been conducted annually since 1993. This is the second time St. Francis has been recognized with this honor.

“This award is the result of

the very hard work our employees, leadership and medical staff to achieve a vision,” said Mike McMahan, president, St. Francis. “That vision is to make St. Francis and our communities among the best and safest places to receive healthcare in America.”

With 86 private rooms, St. Francis Regional Medical Center ranks in the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for care and quality. St. Francis is jointly owned by Allina Health, Park Nicollet Health Services and Essentia Health Critical Access Group. Its Catholic identity is sponsored by the Benedictine Sisters of the St. Scholastica Monastery.

To conduct the 100 Top Hospitals study, Truven Health researchers evaluated close to 3,000 short-term, acute-care, nonfederal hospitals.

New Prague Landmark for Sale Hotel Broz owner Caroline Amplatz has announced the search for a new owner/operator of the historic landmark in New Prague.

Hotel Broz has been an iconic building since its first opening in 1898. Since 2011, master craftsmen and local artisans have worked diligently to restore Hotel Broz to its former grandeur. The extensive renovations include handcrafted wood carvings, stained glass, stone masonry and decorative iron railings. The hotel also includes a new, state-of-the art kitchen.

“It has been an absolute joy restoring this Minnesota gem to the status that it deserves,” Amplatz said. “The closer we came to completion, the clearer it became to me that my passion was in restoring the hotel – not in operating it. Hotel Broz and the New Prague community de-

serve an owner who is skilled and dedicated to making Hotel Broz the best restaurant and boutique hotel it can be – and I am committed to finding that person. I am excited for the next chapter of Hotel Broz’s history.”

The 11,500-square-foot structure features a 13-room hotel (including four that are handicap-accessible) and a restaurant that accommodates 126 people, with 54 seats in the main dining room and 36 seats in each of the smaller dining rooms. It also includes a bar, billiard room and outdoor patio with a heated floor. Remaining construction includes the installation of a parking lot, which will be ready for completion this spring, and finishing work on the interior of the hotel.

Potential buyers can find more information at www.hotelbroz1898.com.

Carver-Scott Humane Society Annual Meeting March 19 The Carver-Scott Humane Society (CSHS) will hold its Annual Meeting on 6 p.m. Thursday, March 19 at the Chanhassen Rec Center. The meeting is open to the public with a special invitation to all CSHS volunteers and supporters.

Learn more about CSHS’s short term and long term strategies of moving toward a permanent CSHS adoption center in order to better serve the southwest metro area. The featured speaker for the evening will be Ann Olson from Animal Folks MN. She

will speak about their mission to prevent and fight animal cruelty in Minnesota through education and legislation.

The CSHS is dedicated to helping stray and abandoned pets in Carver, Scott and southwest Hennepin counties find homes through its network of volunteers and loving foster families.

CSHS is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization that relies on support and donations from generous individuals, businesses and volunteers. To learn more, visit carverscotths.org.

Montgomery Boy, Family Benefitting from Annual Roman Barten Breakfast A boy from Montgomery, Lukas Worm, and his family are the beneficiaries of the 8th Annual Roman Barten Memorial Breakfast March 22 (Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) at the Knights of Columbus Hall in New Prague.

The event is intended to help the family with costs associated with Lukas’ medical care and expenses associated with his epilepsy. It is hosted by the Barten family of rural Belle Plaine in honor of the late-Roman Barten’s commitment to community service.

At age 3, Lukas was diagnosed with epilepsy. He frequently suffers seizures and his doctors are uncertain why Lukas’ brain is shrinking. He has serious issues with his lungs and his body is weakening.

Lukas is the son of Nadine and Aaron Worm. He enjoys playing with his younger brother and service dog. Despite his medical challenges, he keeps an upbeat attitude and is frequently smiling, proclaiming, “The sun came up today.”

The breakfast’s menu includes pancakes, sausages and cinnamon rolls. A free-will offering is requested. The KC Hall is located at 411 Fourth Ave. S.W., just south of the intersection of highways 13 and 21 in New Prague.

People unable to attend can still donate to the “Lukas Worm Benefit at any Well Fargo locaton. For more information on Lukas, visit his Caring Bridge Web page – www.caringbridge. org/visit/LukasWorm

ries: Lisa Yahnke 532, Debbie Fahey 496, Bonnie Malz 438 Monday Mini’s State Bank of BP 9 VFW Aux. 3 Boy’s High Game: Carson Mulroy 84 Boy’s High Series: Carson Mulroy 158, Landon Stenberg 156, David Fritze 127 Strikers Rainbow Discovery 15 Curtis Koepp Acct.

12 State Bank of BP 11 Cenex C-Store 10.5 Behnke Auto Center 10 Dairy Queen 8.5 Prairie Farm Supply 8 Genesis Town & Country 5 Boy’s High Game: Aaron Lenzmeier 221 Boy’s High Series: Aaron Lenzmeier 527, John Glynn 514, Tyler Salden 486 Girl’s High Game: Faith Lenzmeier 172 Girl’s High Series: Faith Lenzmeier 484, Madison Brown 402, Ciara Fahey 353 Commercial League D Lee Guns 9 Ag Power 8

Neil’s 8 Little Dandy 7 Johan’s 5 Prairie Farm 4 Source Machine 4 Coldwell Banker 3 High Game: Tom Otto 268High Series: Tom Otto 748, Chad Holicky 670, Doug Winkler 657 Thursday Foxes Deb’s Embroidery 30 Wild Night Karaoke 22.5 Johan’s 19 Sparetime Tavern 16.5 High Game: Krissy Voss 196, Lisa Yahnke 187, Deb Fahey 173 High Series: Krissy Voss 564 Wednesday Afternoon Delights Huck’s 14.5 St. Gert’s Gardens 13 Renewable Resources 12 Siegle’s Concrete Pump.

11 Mankato Motors 11 Dahlgreen Golf Club 9 Paparazzi 5.5 High Game: Deb Shaughnessy 193 High Series: Deb Shaughnessy 542, Diane Gray 524, Sheila Weldon 515

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All-Conference (continued from page 13)

District Free Throw Champs Two of the local winners Alex Meger, age 14, and Evelyn Kreft, age 9, both of Belle Plaine, recently won the district Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championships as well and will compete in the regional competition in Norwood Young America on March 15.

All-MRC Basketball (continued from page 13)

the field. His best single game performance was a 28-point/15rebound game in which he was 12 of 16 from the field.

Carter Rynda, a junior forward, was the second-leading scorer and rebounder for TCU. This was his second year as a starter and first year with AllConference honors. In conference games, he averaged 12.6 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.

Norwood Young America Noah Peterson, a senior guard, has had an outstanding athletic career at Central and has received All-Conference recognition in football and basketball. These accomplishments come despite a lack of size. His creativity, quickness and superb body control were his greatest strengths. Most opposing teams geared their defenses to stopping him. He averaged 13 points per game with highs of 30 and 26 points.

Mayer Lutheran Sam Schlueter, a junior center,

has been a varsity starter since his freshman year. He demonstrates all-around athletic ability with intelligence, strength and speed. He averaged 15.6 points, 9.16 rebounds, two steals and 1.72 blocks per game.

Sibley East Zac Weber, a senior guard, was the Wolverines’ most complete player. He was a two-year starter and played some varsity as a sophomore. He was a passionate and determined competitor. He broke the Sibley East school single-game scoring mark this year and averaged 17 points, four rebounds and three assists per game.

Honorable Mention Sr. Joe Hankins BP Jr. Tyler Eccles LSH Sr. Jack Nolan W-M Sr. Mitchell Peterson JOR Sr. Jamison Beulke TCU Jr. Brice Panning NYA Sr. Taylor Otterstatter ML Sr. Darin Neisen SE

Surplus Spring Turkey Hunt Licenses Go on Sale Hunters who applied for a spring wild turkey hunting license but were not selected in the recent lottery are eligible to purchase a surplus license on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 5 p.m., Monday, March 16. A total of 2,789 surplus licenses are available.

People who did not participate in the lottery may purchase any remaining surplus licenses starting noon on Wednesday,

March 18, when all remaining licenses are made available to anyone. Unlimited over-thecounter licenses for time periods D-H also go on sale at this time.

Surplus licenses will be available at any statewide Electronic License System agent or online.

Find a list of hunting dates, permit areas and the number of surplus permits available in each area online.

Carver County Parks Taking Reservations for 2015 Season Plan your summer picnics and vacation with family and friends. Carver County Parks accepts shelter reservations up to one year in advance at Baylor, Lake Minnewashta and Lake Waconia Regional Parks.

There are seven picnic shelters and a Community Room located within the Carver County’s Regional Park system. All shelters have water and electrical service. The Community Room at Baylor Regional Park is an enclosed facility, with A/C, heat and wireless internet. Facilities are available for various occasions.

Picnic shelters can accommodate groups of varying sizes including groups upwards of 150-plus. Rates for 2015 range from $40 to $275 plus a $7 nonrefundable reservation fee. There are reduced rates Monday-Thursdays, excluding

holidays. Discounted rates are available for nonprofit groups.

Contact the Parks Office for rates and information. Shelter and Community Room reservations cannot be made online but facility availability can be accessed online through the reservation system. Shelters are available to rent May 8 through Oct. 11.

Camping reservations for 2015 have begun at Baylor Regional Park, located 2 1/2 miles north of Norwood Young America.

Baylor has 50 campsites and 35 utility sites, which have water and electrical (30amp) hookups, and 15 primitive sites for tents. A group camping site is also available.

Carver County Parks provides an online camping reservation system; visit www.co.carver. mn.us/parks to make your reservation.

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Kelvington, a junior and son of Brian and Mari Kelvington, is now a two-time All-MRC selection, this year at 126 pounds. He was 5-0 in conference action and placed fourth at the MN Christmas Tournament and fifth at the Rumble on the Red. He was also a state-qualifier.

Buesgens, a freshman and son of Bill and Denise Buesgens, was 5-0 in MRC action at 152 pounds.

Fogarty, a senior and son of Bob and Sara Fogarty, was named All-Conference and Co-Wrestler of the Year at 170 pounds. He is a three-time All-MRC performer. He went 5-0 in conference action and won championships at the MN Christmas Tournament, Rumble on the Red and state, the latter of which was at 160 pounds. He also won a state championship in 2014.

Sibley East Jake Wentzlaff, a junior, was named All-MRC at 170 pounds.

Mason Voight, a sophomore, was named All-Conference at 132 pounds.

Austin Brockhoff, a senior, was selected All-Conference at 145 pounds.

Tri-City United Mason Rutt, a sophomore, was named All-MRC at 170 pounds.

Alex Burns, a junior, was selected All-Conference at 285 pounds.

Max Arroyo, a senior, was selected All-MRC at 145 pounds.

Watertown-Mayer Bryce Kallenbach, a sophomore, was named All-Conference at 170 pounds.

Carter Entinger, an eighthgrader, was selected All-MRC at 106 pounds.

Le Sueur-Henderson Austin Anderly, a senior, was selected All-MRC at 126/132 pounds and is also the MRC’s Co-Wrestler of the Year. He is a three-time All-Conference selection and two-time state champion. He placed at second at state this year.

Clayton Colling, a senior, was selected All-Conference at 220 pounds.

Joe Abrahamson, a senior, was selected All-Conference at 285 pounds.

Honorable Mention Jr. Ryan Siegle SW Fr. Tommy Wentzlaff S.E. Sr. Levi Nelson, TCU Sr. Bryce Duske WM So. Zeke Dodge NYA So. Luke Wilson LSH Correction Please note the record corrections for David Flynn and Andrew Fogarty at the end of Scott West Wrestling wrestling recap. David Flynn’s career record should read 183-27 and Andrew Fogarty’s 199-34. Andrew Fogarty is at the top of the Scott West career wins list, while David Flynn is #2 and not #3 on the Scott West career wins list as earlier stated.

Lake, River Ice Melting Rapidly

With warming temperatures and melting snow, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone that ice conditions on bodies of water are deteriorating quickly in the southern half of the state and will soon be deteriorating in the north.

Water flowing into lakes and moving in rivers can quickly create areas of thin ice. Flowing water in ditches and creeks is also dangerous to children who can slip in and be swept into a culvert or under the ice.

Temperature, snow cover, currents, springs and rough fish all affect the relative safety of ice. Ice is seldom the same thickness over a single body of water; it can be 2 feet thick in one place and 1 inch thick a few yards away. Check the ice at least every 150 feet.

State Bound Three Belle Plaine High School students are members of the New Prague Trojans adapted floor hockey (CI) team that qualified for this week’s Minnesota State High School League Tournament. Varsity members are Trisha McGovern (left) and Alexis Park (center). Tomy He (right) is on the program’s junior varsity team. The Trojans are the defending state champions and will begin defense of that title against Maple Grove 6:30 p.m. this Friday at Bloomington Jefferson High School. The semifinals and championship will be played Saturday at noon and 4 p.m. Adapted floor hockey is one of four team sports the MSHSL sponsors for athletes with disabilities. Adapted soccer is conducted in the fall and adapted bowling and adapted softball are played in the spring. Competition is conducted in two divisions – one for athletes with physical or health impairments (PI) and the other for athletes with cognitive impairments or mental handicaps (CI).

Area Native Heading to Senior World Curling Championships

Think nobody in this area is into competitive curling?

An area native, Norma O’Leary, will compete at the World Senior Curling Championships April 18-25 in Sochi, Russia. O’Leary grew up in Dahlgren Township and graduated from Chaska High School

in 1979. Today, she resides in Silver Bay, Minn., the Chaska Herald recently reported.

O’Leary and her three teammates qualified for the world competition at the U.S. Senior Women’s Curling Championships in Eveleth, Minn. Jan. 28Feb. 1.

Last year, O’Leary and her teammates finished third in the world competition. She’s taking a different team to the event this year. The world senior event at the Ice Cube Curling Center features the best teams from over a dozen countries.

New Prague OKs Upgrade for Memorial Park Baseball Field By the time New Prague’s Memorial Park Baseball Field hosts the state amateur baseball tournament in 2018, the ball yard will have enjoyed a series of big-time improvements.

The New Prague City Council recently approved a three-phase plan to upgrade the ballpark over the next three years.

The $957,500 plan at the ballpark on Lexington Avenue South includes a new patio, re-

location of dugouts, bullpens, concession stands, and press box. The project includes a new scoreboard, which will include the name of sponsors, stadium lights and an improved drainage system, the New Prague Times recently reported.

The city will pay for about 52 percent of the cost – about $500,000. The school district has tentatively OK’d chip-

ping in $105,000 with the local baseball association adding $133,500. Local donors will also be sought to help fund the remainder of the project. A local donor has already promised to contribute $20,000 to the project.

New Prague, in conjunction with Shakopee and Jordan, will host the 2018 state amateur baseball tourney.

DNR Asking Legislature for More Funding to Improve Online Services To better-serve the people of Minnesota, the Department of Natural Resources this session is requesting the Legislature’s help to meet new and increasing online technology demands from individuals and businesses across Minnesota.

The DNR’s Citizen Engagement in Natural Resources initiative, which was recommended in Gov. Mark Dayton’s recently-released budget proposal, would modernize the agency’s website and help develop user-friendly online and mobile tools designed to help people find the information and services they need to enjoy the state’s great outdoors and conduct business in Minnesota.

The initiative would provide an investment of $500,000 annually in the DNR’s online technology to make it easier for citizens, hunters, anglers, snowmobilers and others to discover and enjoy state lands, to engage in meaningful ways through their mobile devices, and to quickly locate content through improved navigation and enhanced search capabilities.

Website visitors would find it easier to book campsites, buy state park passes, locate hunting land, and get fishing and huntat

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“No longer bound by hours of service, mail or paper, Minnesotans and visitors now expect easy, online access when they want it, and in an easy-tounderstand format that meets their needs,” said DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr. “Our goal in this initiative is to provide Minnesotans, visitors and businesses easy access to DNR information and services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.”

The initiative is part of the governor’s administration-wide plain language effort and would improve the user experience for more than 2.8 million people who use the DNR website every year for fishing and hunting licenses, camping reservations, and to access other important information and services.

An executive order signed by Dayton last year directed state agencies to use plain language to make government information easier to access and easier to understand – an initiative

the DNR has made significant progress on over the last 12 months.

The investment would allow the agency to enhance its digital work, engage more citizens in the outdoors and streamline government. It would build a new modernized Web platform, create new digital content, and present information and services in plain language to better engage with citizens.

As one of the largest electronic information and license distribution government networks in the Midwest – processing 2.9 million licenses and registrations, and booking more than 95,000 park reservations every year – the DNR needs to modernize its information and online services in a way that best meets citizens’ needs within a secure environment. Doing so would engage even more Minnesotans in outdoor recreation and activities that benefit the state’s environment, economy, and quality of life.

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Seven Scott West Wrestlers Named to All-Conference Team

Belle Plaine’s representatives on the 2014-15 All-Minnesota River Conference boys’ basketball team are, from left, junior Mitchel Stier, junior Luke Narveson and senior Joe Hankins (honorable mention).

Tigers Place Two Players on All-MRC Basketball Team Luke Narveson and Mitchel Stier are Belle Plaine High School’s representatives on the 2014-15 All-Minnesota River Conference boys’ basketball team. Teammate Joe Hankins, a guard, was honorable mention.

Jordan Kahlow of MRC cochampion Le Sueur-Henderson was selected by coaches as the conference’s Most Valuable Player. His coach, Don Marcusson, was named by his peers as Coach of the Year.

Co-champions Le Sueur-Henderson and Watertown-Mayer both had three players named All-Conference, followed by Belle Plaine, Jordan and TriCity United with two apiece.

Norwood Young America, Mayer Lutheran and Sibley East each had one.

Narveson, a junior guard, is a two-year starter and three-year varsity player. This is his first All-Conference award after being named honorable mention last season. He averaged 21 points and eight rebounds per game. He is adept at scoring in different ways, whether it was from driving, outside shooting or posting up. He does a terrific job leading the team and is an excellent teammate. He is the son of Robyn Narveson and Brad and Patty Narveson.

Stier, a junior forward, was a first-year starter for the Tigers and three-year varsity player.

This is his first All-Conference selection. He averaged 13 points and six rebounds per game. He played every position for the team, from point guard to center. He scored from different areas on the floor and was one of the team’s best free throw shooters. He is an extremely smart player who not only knows what he needs to do, but what everyone else needs to do as well. He is the son of Tim and Mary Stier.

Le Sueur-Henderson Kahlow, a senior guard, was a two-year starter and threeyear letter winner for the Giants. He averaged 19 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 2.5 assists per game. He shot 68 percent from the free throw line and 60 percent from the floor. He was the Giants’ top scorer this season, topping 30 points four times. He displayed great scoring instinct and control of himself while driving to the rim. His understanding of

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the game and his natural athletic ability has been a driving force behind the Giants’ success the past two years. Conference coaches named Kahlow the conference’s Most Valuable Player.

Luke Smith, a senior point guard, was a three-year starter and letter winner for the Giants.

He averaged 10 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 steals and six assists per game. He also shot 67 percent from the free throw line and 59 percent from the floor.

He has been LS-H’s “floor general” for the past three seasons and top defender as well. He was a quiet leader with great instincts and understanding of the game.

Riley McGraw, a senior center, was a three-year starter and four-year letter winner for LS-H. He averaged 10.5 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.

He was the team’s leading free throw shooter, connecting on 80 percent for the season. He was one of the more consistent players for the Giants all season. His inside presence opened up the outside for the guards as many teams needed help defensively to control him. His ability to get to the free throw line led to most of his scoring this season, and his outside shooting ability for a big man made him even more of a scoring threat.

Watertown-Mayer Brett Johnson, a senior guard, was the best defensive player for the Royals and was always assigned the other team’s top perimeter player. In almost all cases, he would hold that player far below his scoring average.

He averaged over eight points in conference contests. He also averaged three rebounds and two assists per game. He shot nearly 40 percent from threepoint range. His impact was beyond what stats can measure.

His ability to guard the other team’s best player without getting help made it much easier for W-M to be a good defensive team and only give up about 57 points a game in conference play.

Ryne Alger, a senior guard, is a repeat All-Conference winner. He had another very solid year as the point guard. He did a great job of getting into the paint and breaking down the other team’s defense. He also led the Royals’ transition game.

He averaged over 12 points, three rebounds and four assists in conference play. He shot almost 50 percent from the field.

Trae Berhow, a sophomore forward, was one of the top players in the conference as a sophomore. He averaged over 19 points a game in conference games and over 20 for the season. He averaged 10 rebounds to go along with three assists and two steals per game. He shot 50 percent from the field, 39 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. He was W-M’s best rebounder and his ability to lead the break from the forward position allowed quick transitions. He is a terrific athlete who alters many shots. He is skilled to play and guard all five positions on the court.

Jordan Jackson Dean, a junior forward, led the Hubmen in rebounding this season and averaged 13.1 points per game. He usually guarded the opponent’s best offensive player in the post, and he proved to be one of Jordan’s most consistent and reliable performers on both ends of the floor. This is his second All-Conference award.

Daniel Gutzmer, a senior forward, led Jordan in scoring with 13.6 points per game. He was second on the team in rebounding and second in assists.

He proved to be one of the Hubmen’s most versatile players as he played all five positions on the offensive end and guarded all five positions on the defensive end. He also led the Hubmen in charges taken for the third year in a row. This was his third year as a starter and his second All-Conference award.

Tri-City United Charley Simonette, a senior center, was the leading scorer and rebounder for the Titans. In conference games he averaged 16.4 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. He missed four conference games this year due to injury. He had several big performances where he had 20plus points, 10-plus rebounds and shot over 75 percent from

All-MRC Basketball

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Minnesota River Conference champion Scott West had seven wrestlers selected to the 2014-15 All-Conference team.

Among them is Andrew Fogarty, who along with Le SueurHenderson’s Austin Anderly, was named MRC Co-Most Valuable Wrestlers.

Also making All-Conference for Scott West were David Flynn, Jackson Stauffacher, Parker Huss, Carter Piche, Ben Kelvington and Tyler Buesgens.

Teammate Ryan Siegle was honorable mention.

Scott West co-head coaches Darren Ripley and Jerold Stauffacher were named MRC Coaches of the Year.

Sibley East, Le Sueur-Henderson and Tri-City United each had three wrestlers named to the team and Watertown-Mayer had two. Norwood Young America had none.

Flynn, a senior and son of Al and Sarah Flynn, was named All-Conference at 138 pounds.

He is a three-time All-MRC wrestling team member. He was 5-0 in conference action this year. He won the state championship this season at 132 pounds and placed third at the MN Christmas Tournament and won his class at the Rumble on the Red. Stauffacher, a freshman and son of Jerold and Kathi Stauffacher, was named All-Conference at 113 pounds. He is now a two-time All-MRC performer.

He went 5-0 in MRC action this season. He placed eighth at the MN Christmas Tournament, third at the Rumble and fourth at state.

Huss, a sophomore and son of Robert and Jodi Huss, was selected All-Conference at 106 pounds. He was 4-0 as a conference wrestler. He placed seventh at the Rumble this year and fourth at state.

Piche, a junior and son of Jason and Heidi Piche, was named All-Conference at 120 pounds.

He was 5-0 in MRC action and placed eighth at the MN Christmas Tournament. He was also a state-qualifier.

David Flynn

Jackson Stauffacher

Parker Huss

Carter Piche

Ben Kelvington

Tyler Buesgens

Andrew Fogarty

Ryan Siegle

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Tournament Champs The Trinity Lutheran School Girls’ ‘A’ basketball team finished the season winning the championship game in their final tournament at the Martin Luther College Invitational in New Ulm. The Tigers defeated Mankato’s Risen Savior, St. John’s from Dakota and Cross of Christ from Coon Rapids. The Tigers finished the season with a record of 15-4. They have been commended from many other schools as being a team that plays with heart, compassion, excellent sportsmanship and seamless teamwork. Pictured are back row, from left, are coach Jeff Vinkemeier, Ellie Fritze, Lily Vinkemeier, Brenna Krommendyk, McKenna Herrmann, Morgan Glowicki and coach Sam Korth. In the front row are Maggie Hamen, Daisy Vinkemeier, Naomi Anderson, Ava Fritze and Erin West. Lily Vinkemeier, an eighth-grader, scored her 500th career point.

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