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BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA, NOVEMBER 4, 2015

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Schneider to Resign from Council Applicants Sought for Replacement Belle Plaine City Council Member Scott Schneider has informed the city that he is resigning from the council, effective Nov. 20, because he is moving to Shakopee. Schneider, who was reelected to the city council last November, still has three-plus years left of his term. “Life events have generated a decision for me to move out of the city of Belle Plaine. The move will render me ineligible to continue my term on the Belle Plaine City Council,” stated Schneider in his letter of resignation. “It has been an honor serving the citizens of our fine community for the last five years as a council member. I am also very appreciative of what fine staff members I have had the tremendous fortune to

Election Day Chuck Perkins of Belle Plaine was one of several people to cast ballots for candidates running for seats on the Belle Plaine School Board. Perkins was among the first 120 people to vote before 11 a.m. Tuesday (Nov. 3), a sign of a light off-year election turnout. Details of the election were not available at press time. Results will be on the Herald’s Facebook page and Web site when available.

B.P. Man Faces Extradition on Indictment for Arizona Murder

A Belle Plaine man will be in Scott County District Court Friday (Nov. 4) listening to arguments that he should be extradited back to Mesa, Ariz. to face allegations he killed a man 10 years ago. Police from Mesa and Scott County sheriff’s deputies arrested Steven Scott Wightman without incident at his home in Belle Plaine Sept. 30. Police believe Wightman killed a man, 52-year-old musician David Elbert Reed, in a parking lot outside a pub on an October evening in 2005. They arrived with a warrant for Wightman’s arrest in connection with the murder investigation. Police and Scott County Sheriff’s deputies found two shotguns, five assault rifles, and four handguns in Wightman’s house after taking him into custody. They also found 90 grams of marijuana at the house. Wightman is being held in the

the regular election, and swear the elected replacement in as of January of 2017. In the meantime, the council should appoint someone to fill the seat,” Kreft reported. In fact, state statute requires that the council appoint a replacement for Schneider until an election is held. A two-week advertising period seeking appointee candidates began this past Tuesday and interviews will be held later this month. Qualifying and compensation details can be found in the ad on page 5 of this edition of the Herald and on the city’s website. Because there will only be four voting members on the council, if the vote for Schneider’s successor is 2-2, Mayor Mike Pingalore will have the final say as to who is appointed. The length of the term or if a special election will be held has not yet been determined.

Council Votes 3-2 to Okay 7.2 Percent Levy Increase Denies New Union Contract by Same Margin

The Belle Plaine City Council Monday night voted 3-2 to approve a final property tax he fights it, an additional hear- levy for 2016 that represents a ing will be scheduled, Hocevar 7.2 percent increase over this year’s levy. said. DNA, fingerprints and eye- The 2016 levy is for witness description will play a $5,051,291 compared to role in trying to prove Wight- $4,712,754 this year. man is who they claim he is, said Wightman’s attorney, Eric Olson. He declined comment on Wightman’s plans for the extradition hearing. Nov. 1 is normally the time Finding Wightman Belle Plaine residents have to The night of the murder, in the start adhering to the local snow fall of 2005, Mesa police said ordinance when it comes to witnesses identified a man with parking on city streets. a distinctive star-shaped tattoo With temperatures reaching near his left eye was seen in the the 70s on both Monday and area of the shooting. But no one Tuesday and possibly again knew his name at the time. Wit- today (Wednesday), winter is nesses told police Wightman far from everyone’s mind. But and Reed had been hanging out winter will arrive soon and the at the bar, although there was no report of any confrontation between them, said Detective Esteban Flores, a Mesa Police spokesman. The unidentified man had reportedly told someone he was new to the area, Flores said. Years later, a detective working the cold homicide case decided to review hundreds of driver’s license photos from a license center near Mesa. The search eventually produced the photo of Wightman and a name, Flores said. But by then, they didn’t know where Wightman lived. Mesa police got the break they needed in 2014 when Wightman was arrested for a third-degree DWI in Minneapolis. He was eventually convicted of fourth-degree DWI. But the arrest didn’t give them a DNA sample to match against DNA from the crime scene back in 2005. That meant Mesa police needed a DNA sample from Wightman they could compare to DNA from the crime scene. An investigator from Mesa came to Minnesota earlier this year and

City Administrator Holly Kreft said one of the reasons for the increase in the 2016 levy is to generate funds to cover the shortfall of not receiving assessment payments ($180,152) for the 2010 refund bond for West Commerce Drive, an issue that is still pending in litigation. Once resolved, it’s possible that the 2016 budget could still be amended. Among the other reasons noted by Kreft for the overall levy increase were city employee cost-of-living increases of

$78,432, increases to utilities and supplies of $65,900 and the proposed addition of two fulltime public works employees rather than seasonal part-time workers, the latter of which contributes only .03 percent to the levy increase. Council members Paul Chard and Gary Trost, both of whom felt the cost-of-living and other factors contributing to the 7.2 percent levy hike were too high,

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Start of Local Snow Parking Restrictions Accompanied by Temperatures in the 70s

Scott County Jail without bail. Scott County Attorney Ron Hocevar’s office will represent the prosecution in the extradition hearing. If Wightman accepts the request for extradition back to Mesa, the proceeding should be relatively simple. If

Solar Garden Rules Under Review in Scott County

land near the intersection of Scott County Road 1 and West 250th Street in Blakeley Township. The proposal calls for several solar panels on 25-40 acres. The panels will be linked to the Although the Belle Plaine City regional electricity grid. SubCouncil has indicated no imme- scribers could take advantage diate interest in hosting a solar of the technology to potentially garden in the city, the concept is Solar Garden shining brightly in the county. SunShare is interested in a (continued on page 2) community solar garden on

County Will Take Up Amended Zoning Ordinance Later This Month

Belle Plaine Vets Club to Hold Veterans Day Dinner The Belle Plaine Veterans Club will honor veterans on Veterans Day next Wednesday (Nov. 11) with a chicken and beef dinner at the Vets Club downtown. Social hour will start at 6 p.m.

work with over the years I have been involved with the city.” According to City Administrator Holly Kreft, the council has the power to decide on its own on how to replace Schneider. “The council has the option of holding a special election prior to the regular election in November of 2016. The council would need to adopt an ordinance specifying the date and other terms of that election. However, holding a special election in this manner would be unusual and potentially expensive. “The more typical approach would be for the council to appoint a person to fill the vacancy and hold a special election to fill the seat at the time of

and dinner at 7 p.m. The public is welcome and the cost is $11 per person with RSVP. For walk-ins, it’s $12. The deadline to RSVP is this Saturday. To RSVP, call 952873-4583, 952-873-4135 or 952-846-9700.

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Belle Plaine Police Department reminds residents that when the snow does start falling, parking restrictions will be in effect again this season. Parking will not be permitted on residential streets during a snow emergency, when snow has accumulated to a depth of one-half inch or more. Downtown parking will be posted as

“No Parking” during a snow emergency. To ensure that your vehicle does not get towed away due to a violation of a snow emergency, the BPPD offers a free program called Nixle, which allows an e-mail and text message to any cell phone regarding information on snow emergencies and/or community information. Sign up for free at www.nixle. com.

‘Witches’ Night Out

Dozens of ‘witches’ gathered in businesses on North Meridian Street for the Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce’s “Witches of Main” event Thursday night (Oct. 29). This event was to promote local shopping. It included prizes, giveaways, drink specials and a best witch costume contest. Pictured above are (from left) witches Mandi Schmidt, Janel Schmidt, Emily Carney, Tracy Bergland and Kim Halvorson.

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accounted for the only no votes. Mayor Mike Pingalore and council members Cary Coop and Scott Schneider voted yes. In another issue decided by a 3-2 vote Monday night, the council denied approving a three-year contract with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 49, which is for the city’s public works employees. Among the highlights of the proposed contract are cost-of-living increases of 2.5, 2.75 and 3 percent over the next three years. Again, Chard and Trost indicated that the increases are too high, while Mike Pingalore, joined them in voting against approving the contract, opting to have more time to study the numbers. The issue will be back before the council at its meeting on Nov. 16. *Unanimously awarded the bid for the Edberg ravine repair project to Schneider Excavating and Grading at the low bid of $12,575. Ninety percent of that cost will be paid for by the Scott Soil Water and Conserva-

tion District, leaving the city’s share at $1,257.50. The damage to the ravine occurred during the flooding in June of 2014. *Unanimously adopted a job description for the ice rink attendant for this winter, the minimum qualification for which is that the attendant must be at least 15 years old. The position will be overseen by the recreation and activities director and paid for by the city. The start date will be dependent on when the rink opens for the season. *Unanimously accepted a donation by the Belle Plaine Historical Society of a 14-foot Meyer’s spruce tree to be displayed at Court Square Park this holiday season. A community tree lighting will take place during the society’s annual Christmas Open House at the Hooper-Bowler-Hillstrom House. The next regular meeting of the Belle Plaine City Council is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 16 in the City Hall building at 218 North Meridian Street downtown.

Low Interest Rate Single Family Housing Loans Available The United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Agency is accepting applications for loans to lowincome families to buy, build, rehabilitate or improve houses in rural communities with populations of 20,000 or less. The low-income limit varies by county and ranges from $51,050 to $65,800 for a fourperson household in southeastern Minnesota. The maximum loan limit for the counties served throughout the southeast region ranges from $216,840 to $257,600 as of June 15. Approval for the maximum amount is based on household income and monthly debt obligations. No down payment is required and a portion of the loan closing costs may be included into the loan. The applicant must be unable to obtain the needed credit from another lending source, have an acceptable credit history, meet income guidelines, have repayment capacity to service any existing obligations and the home loan payment, and be without adequate housing. Ap-

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plicants must also be United States citizen or a non-citizen legally admitted for permanent residence and have the ability to personally occupy the home on a permanent basis. Funding is based upon an annual appropriation. Now through the end of September, 2016 a significant amount of funding is available for eligible applicants. Loans may be made for up to 100 percent of the appraised value of the house. The current interest rate for this program is 3¼ percent as of Sept. 1. The rural development loan may be subsidized to as low as a 1 percent effective interest rate, based on applicant eligibility and financial need. The repayment period of the loan is typically 33 years. Additional information on the program in LeSueur and Scott counties is available at the USDA, Rural Development office, 1408 21st Ave. NW, No. 3, Austin, MN 55912. Additional information is also available by calling 507-437-8247, ext. 4 or contacting the office online at www.rd.usda.gov/mn

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reduce their electric bills. Scott County has not yet received a formal proposal for the project. SunShare is awaiting the county board vote on the amendment to the county zoning ordinance that addresses solar gardens. The Scott County Planning Advisory Commission approved the amended ordinance last month. The county board is expected to take up the issue later this month. The planning commission has solar gardens as a conditional use. They will be permitted in the townships, on agricultural land and in industrial areas, according to planning commission documents. Ground-mounted solar panels are proposed to have a maximum height of 15 feet. Screening will be required for solar gardens facing properties zoned for residential. The county is proposing solar gardens be set back 150 feet from the middle of road rights-of-way and 30 feet from the rear yard lot line. The county is considering regulations for solar gardens after seeing increasing uses of the electricity-generating projects in the region. Xcel Energy faces a mandate to provide 1½ of the electricity it sells be generated via the sun by 2020, said Scott County Planning Manager Brad Davis. Last spring, Belle Plaine considered a proposal by SolarStone of Minneapolis to build a solar garden near the city’s sanitary sewer facility along Union Trail (County Road 6). The city declined the proposal because the land is prone to flooding. But the city council is watching the project SunShare is considering in Blakeley Township, said Holly Kreft, Belle Plaine’s

city administrator. The Cologne City Council approved a contract with SunShare for participation with a solar garden to be built in Bongards, just west of the city. The project will eventually provide most of the electricity the city uses in its municipal facilities.

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Class of 1990

The Belle Plaine High School class of 1990 recently celebrated its 25th reunion. Those attending were (front row) Lisa (Otto) Jeurissen, Glen Jeurissen, Lisa (Carlson) Fahey, Tammy (Morrison) Gallentine, Mike Wentworth, Carol (Schmidt) Wentworth, Kirby McDonald; (second row) Jenny (Savage) Fahey, Brenda (Fahey) Bartels, Jodi (Fahey) Kechley, Diane (Latzke) Sunderland, Susie (Gregory) Watkins, Kristin (Witt) Paul, Kim (Witt) Gwozdziewicz, Jenny (Klehr) Schmidt, Susie

(Bigaouette) Schmidt, Melanie (Wolf) Fogarty, Kurt Kruger, Michelle (Ahrens) Kamrowski, Tim Haas; (third row) Melissa (Wolf) Blaszczak, Becky (Holmquist) Sickmann, Megan Daly, Judy (Schmeckpeper) Nelson, Karla Fabel, Angie (Laabs) Kahle, Chad Sellnow, Bridget (Effertz) Solheid, Jeff Klehr; (top row) Kathy (Malz) Laabs, Chris (Anderson) Skluzacek. Also attending but not pictured was Gail (Koppenberg) Anderson.

Carver Co. 4-H Open House Nov. 9 Get Green with Carver County 4-H at a public Open House from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9 at the Carver County Public Works Building located at 11360 Highway 212 West in Cologne. In 4-H, youth design and participate in their own programs and activities. This unique, learn-by-doing model teaches kids essential, transferrable skills that they’ll use throughout their lives, such as problem solving, decision making, coping, communicating and responding to the needs of others. 4-H has something for everyone in kindergarten through one year past high school. For those in grades K-2, enroll as a Cloverbud. 4-H is family friendly – everyone is welcome to participate in the 4-H experience. 4-H provides a vast array of topics for youth to explore, learn and ‘do.’ Common 4-H topic areas include: Science, Engineering and Technology, Expressive Arts and Communication, Citizenship and Leadership, Healthy Living, Animal Science, Shooting Sports and Wildlife, Family and Consumer Science, Gardening and Agriculture, and Environmental and Earth Science. 4-H youth and adults will be present to share their 4-H story and show the limitless possibilities the 4-H program provides youth. The open house will include 4-H enrollment, handson learning, project examples, refreshments and people to answer your 4-H questions.

Mortuary on Elm Street The owners of a house on South Elm Street transformed their front yard into a ghoulish cemetery and mortuary for Halloween. The display featured plenty of orange lights, headstones and ghosts for trick-or-treaters to enjoy.

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trailed Wightman until an item containing Wightman’s DNA was appropriately recovered. Flores would only say the item never left the investigator’s sight. He declined to identify the item or how and where it 10.7.15 was collected. Tests on 11.4.15 the DNA sample from Minnesota 12.2.15were compared to DNA from the crime scene at the police lab in Mesa, Flores said.1.6.15 Once the two samples were deemed 2.3.16 a match, a grand jury was convened and 3.2.16 Wightman was indicted. Police from Mesa4.6.16 and Scott County Sheriff’s deputies then went to Wightman’s house in Belle Plaine to arrest him.

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McDonald - Offerdahl Wedding Angela Marie (McDonald) and Matthew Joseph Offerdahl were married on October 10, 2015 at St. Johns Catholic Church in Belle Plaine. Angie is the daughter of Todd and Mary Pat (O’Brien) Derner of Belle Plaine. Matt is the son of Rosemary and (Ralph) Acampora of Prior Lake and Brian and (Wanda) Overline of Belle Plaine The maid of honor was Stephanie McDonald, sister of bride. Bridesmaids were Tanyell Pautsch, friend of bride, Shara Hiles, friend of bride, Addison George, daughter of bride, and Mackenzie Offerdahl, daughter of groom. The best man was David

Whipps, friend of groom. Groomsmen were Nick Braith, friend of groom, Brandon Parker, friend of groom, and Charlie Offerdahl, son of groom. Ushers were Justin Overline, and Ross Overline, brothers of groom. After the ceremony, a reception was held at Rubies and Rust Wedding Barn in Belle Plaine. Angie is a 2006 Belle Plaine High School graduate and is currently a stay at home mom to their 3 children. Matt is a 2002 Belle Plaine High School graduate and currently owns and operates Acorn Insulation. Angie and Matt now reside in New Prague.

Shakopee Mulls Plan for More Residential, Commercial Growth

Scott County’s largest city is eyeing more growth -- commercially and residentially. Shakopee is considering a proposal for an 850-acre expansion into Jackson Township, a development that would bring single- and multi-family residential housing, ofﬁce and retail commercial growth to an orderly annexation area west of County Road 69 on the city’s west side. The proposal was recently discussed in a rare joint meeting between the Shakopee City Council, its economic development authority (EDA) and planning commission. The proposal, if approved as presented, would bring about 1,400 new houses of escalating values and 3,000 new jobs to the area, the Shakopee Valley News recently reported. Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. and the city’s planning department staff created the plan. The city council looked at a proposed zoning map of the

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area earlier this fall. They have already met with landowners in the area. The area will be developed over time. The people who will live in the proposed development are still in high school and college, said Michael Morris, a member of the Shakopee Planning Commission. The area would be developed close to the interchange at Highway 169 and County Road 69 and expand westward. The design includes a hillside offering residents scenic vistas of the river valley. Brad Scheib, vice president of Hoisington Koegler Group Inc., said the proposal should be ready for formal consideration later this fall. The annexation, should it occur, will involve about 21 percent of the township’s remaining 4,071 acres.

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Courtney Soller, daughter of Jim and Tina Soller of Belle Plaine, and Dylan Ludovissie, son of Michelle Ludovissie of Chaska and Ace Ludovissie of Aldrich, are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Courtney is a 2012 graduate of Belle Plaine High School. Dylan is a 2012 of Chaska High School. An October 22, 2016 wedding is planned at the Chaska Event Center.

B.P. Food Shelf Seeking Donations for Annual Benefit The Belle Plaine Food Shelf and its many volunteers will be hosting the fifth annual fundraising event to help support the organization that has assisted many families in the area. It will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14 at Borough Bowl in the party room, 235 Ash Street S. in Belle Plaine. The evening will feature a buffet dinner, silent and live auctions and raffle. The food shelf is seeking items to be donated for the live and silent auctions, as well as raffle prizes to be given out at the fund-raising event. Items and financial contributions will be accepted. Donors should call (952) 873-6142. The Belle Plaine Food Shelf has been open since July of 2011. Because of the donations of many people, the food shelf has assisted 614 new families, donating 395,613 pounds of food (or 316,490 meals for those in need). The food shelf has donated tens of thousands of pounds of food, given out hats and mittens, backpacks, calculators, and notebooks due to the generosity of the Belle Plaine community and other supporters of the Belle Plaine Food Shelf program. The food shelf is currently giving out a ton of food every week in the five hours per week it is open.

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St. John Lutheran Church 148 S. Chestnut Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Pastor Mark Johnson Pastor Sarah Timian sjlc@frontiernet.net 952-873-6492 Wednesday, Nov. 4 1:00 Thanksgiving meeting 4:30 Youth Choir 5:15 Pizza 6:00 Confirmation & Connect 6:30 Worship Choir Saturday, Nov. 7 7:00 Weight Watchers 8:30 Vendor Fair-Girl Scouts Sunday, Nov. 8 Families Moving Forward Holy Communion 8 & 10:30 a.m. Worship 9:15 Sunday School Monday, Nov. 9 Families Moving Forward 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 6:30 Boy Scouts Tuesday, Nov. 10 Families Moving Forward 9:30 Women’s Bible Study 1:00 Quilting 7:00 Esther Circle 7:30 Children’s Ministry Wednesday, Nov. 11 Families Moving Forward 4:30 Youth Choir 5:15 Pizza 6:00 Confirmation & Connect 6:30 Worship Choir Holy Family Academy & Chapel Traditional Latin Mass 10679 182nd St., Belle Plaine, MN 56011 (952) 873-2582 or 873-6613 (coord.) Fr. Otto Keiser Sundays 2:15 p.m. Confessions 2:40 p.m. Rosary / 3 p.m. Mass Academy Mass - call for times St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 111 S. 6th Street, Henderson Pastor-Deb Meyer 507-248-3594 (Office) Sunday, Nov. 8 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10am Worship Oratory of St. Thomas the Apostle - Jessenland Father Sam Perez 507-248-3550 Thursdays: Mass at 5 p.m. First Presbyterian Church 219 W. Main Street, Belle Plaine 952-873-2966 Pastor Don Genereux www.fpcbelleplaine.org fpcbelleplaine@frontiernet. net Inspirational Message Line 952-583-3302 Wednesday, November 4 Visitations Friday-Monday, Nov. 5-8 Pastor Don on vacation Pastor Sara Hein, FPC LeSueur will cover Sunday, November 8 Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am Worship Service & Sunday School Operation Christmas Child continues Wednesday, November 11 Visitations

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West Union Lutheran Church 15820 Market Ave. Cologne, MN 55315 Church: 952-466-5678 westunion1@juno.com Pastor: Wolfgang Laudert Wednesday, Nov. 4 6:30 p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Choir Friday, Nov. 6 3-7 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal Saturday, Nov. 7 7:30 a.m. Men’s Group 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Reserved for Wedding Sunday, Nov. 8 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Special Ministries/ Congregational Meeting R: Joy Heimark P: Curtis Galles A: Carter Kienholz Tuesday, Nov. 10 7 p.m. Council Meeting Wednesday, Nov. 11 6:30 p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Choir

Redeemer Lutheran Church 14226 W. 280th Street, Henderson, Pr. Diane Goulson 507-665-2932 On Highway 19, 2 miles East of Highway 169 Wednesday, Nov. 4 1:00 pm Thanksgiving Service Planning Meeting, SJLC 6:30 pm Confirmation Thursday, Nov. 5 7:00 pm LifeTree Café: LS Mall, The Branch Fri.–Sat., Nov. 6-7 7:00 pm -3:00 pm “Sacred Space” Women’s Retreat at Camp Onomia, Cost $58 There is money available for scholarships. Sun. – Sun. Nov. 8 – 15 Families Moving Forward at St. John Lutheran Church, Belle Plaine Sunday, November 8 8:30 am Sunday School, Teen Times, Adult Education 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am Collect Food Collection Bags: Henderson Potluck Lunch following at UCC. Monday, Nov. 9 7:00 pm Book Club, “Out of Egypt”, Goulsons Tuesday, Nov. 10 10:00 am Text Study 7:00 pm Bible Study, Hosea 7:45 pm WELCA & Brotherhood meetings 8:15 pm Coffee Wednesday, Nov. 11 6:00 pm Confirmation at SJLC with FMF families

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River Rock Church Sunday Worship Service, Children’s Church & Nursery at Chatfield Elem. School, 330 S. Market St. riverrockchurch.com (952) 873-5453 PO Box 184 Belle Plaine, MN 56011 email: staff@riverrockchurch.com Lead Pastor Rev. Chris Teien Associate Pastor Dan Jetto (*Please call for small groups locations) *330 S. Market St. **124 W. Main St. Wednesday, Nov 4 6:30pm Kids Adventure Club* 6:30pm Jr. High Youth Group* 7:00pm Sr High Youth Group** 7:00pm Single Parent Bible Study Thursday Nov 5 7:00pm Womens Prayer Bible Study Friday, Nov 6 1:00pm Women’s Bible Study @ Belle Plaine Saturday, Nov 7 8:00am Prayer Meeting** 9:30am “Simplify” Bible Study in Jordan Sunday, Nov 8 9:30am Coffee, Food and Fellowship Time 10am Worship Service* Wednesday, Nov 11 6:30pm Kids Adventure Club* 6:30pm Jr. High Youth Group* 7:00pm Sr High Youth Group** 7:00pm Single Parent Bible Study

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, November 4 6 p.m. Catechism Class 7:30 p.m. Membership Class Thursday, November 5 7 p.m. Worship Service (Men’s Choir sings) 7:45 p.m. Men’s Choir Practice Sunday, November 8 8 a.m. Bible Study 9 a.m. Reformation Worship Service with Guest Preacher, Pastor Stephen Schlicht (Usher Team 4/Video: Anderson) Grades 3-4 and Men’s Choir sing 10 a.m. Coffee Hour (Hosted by Gr. 3-4 families) 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study, STiC Bible Study, and Sunday School 11:45 a.m. Lutheran Girl Zion Lutheran Church & Pioneers Meeting School 6:30 p.m. Senior Choir 14745 County Road 153 Monday, November 9 Cologne, MN 55322 4:45pm - Away Basketball 952-466-3379 e-mail: brendathompsonzi- Games vs. Risen Savior, North Mankato on@gmail.com 7 p.m. Women’s Bible Study at Pastor: Eric Zacharias Tammy Meyer’s House Wednesday, Nov. 4 7 p.m. Men’s Bible Study at 7:30 Choir Kingsway Thur., Nov. 5 Tuesday, November 10 1:30 p.m. Ladies Aid Meeting 1 p.m. Trinity Knotters Friday, Nov. 6 6 p.m. Elders Meeting 8:10 a.m. Chapel 7 p.m. BOSE Meeting End of 1st Quarter 7 p.m. Women’s Enrichment at Saturday, Nov. 7 Volleyball Tournament @ LHS Kingsway Wednesday, November 11 (A) 6 p.m. Catechism Class Sunday, November 8 8:45 a.m. Sunday School For 7:30 p.m. Membership Class Families Sand Creek Baptist Church 9:30 a.m.Worship Loving Serving and Obeying Monday, Nov. 9 Christ No School - Conferences Currently Meeting at 4-8 p.m. Soup & Pie Supper & 312 Water St., Jordan Craft & Bake Sale 9 a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship Tuesday, November 10 & Sunday School 8 p.m. Dartball vs Waconia 10 a.m. Worship Service Wednesday, November 11 9:30 a.m. Bible Study St. Joseph Catholic Church 5 p.m. Confirmation 213 South 6th Street 6:15 p.m. Evening Meal Henderson, MN 56044 7:00 Bible Study 507-248-3550 7:30 Choir Weekday Mass: Tuesday, St. Thomas Catholic Church Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 Sunday Mass: 8:00 a.m. 4 p.m. Fr. James will celebrate & Mass St. John-Assumption Parish 26523 200th Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Father Sam 507-248-3550 Sundays: 10 a.m. Mass

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Fair Farmland Rental Deals Addressed in Extension Workshops Average corn and soybean budgets for cash-rented farmland will be unproﬁtable, according to projections based on currently available input costs and market prices for 2016. To assist agricultural landowners, renters, agri-business professionals and others, University of Minnesota Extension educators will present 44 workshops throughout the state during November and December. Rents are the major input cost for soybeans and corn, accounting for 44½ percent and 28½ percent, respectively. Landlords with increasing property taxes increased rental rates during record prices. Now, they are trying to play catch up when budgets do not support current rental rates and other input costs, according to U of M Extension educators. Lower rental rates in 2016 would help struggling farmer tenants, but lowering those rates may require some tough negotiations. A ﬂexible rental agreement may be the best option for 2016.

In this kind of agreement, both the landlord and farmer share the price risks, according to U of M Extension educators. If prices improve, so does the rental payment. A flexible agreement also can factor in higher-than-average yields. During the workshops, Extension agriculture business management professionals will lead discussions about current farmland rental rates, land values, leasing agreements and related financial issues for landowners, farmers, landlords, tenants and agri-business professionals. Presenters will provide examples and worksheets for both tenants and landlords covering the FairRent program, flexible leases, and fair rental agreements. The “Cropland Rental Rates for Minnesota Counties” publication, which uses the FINBIN database, is a helpful resource. Find resources and current trends in farmland rental rates and land economics on the U of M Extension Web site.

SWCD Tree Sale Underway The 2016 Scott Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) annual tree sale has begun. This is always a great opportunity for residents to add high-quality, low-cost natural plantings to their yards or acreage. In addition to 32 varieties of young coniferous and deciduous seedlings, this year’s sale will feature native plant plug kits for sunny, shady and wet areas. The plug kits (36 plants, 6 of 8 varieties per kit) will allow for quicker plant establishment and enjoyment. Rain barrels, native seed mixes and tree supplies (mats, spades and marking ﬂags) will also be sold. And for the second year, back by popular demand, Scott SWCD is offering the “Backyard Bundle,” a great choice for residents who live in the city or on smaller rural lots. It includes ﬁve different varieties in one bundle of 25, including Paper Birch, Black Hills Spruce, Highbush Cranberry, Serviceberry and Red Osier Dogwood. All other varieties are sold in bundles of 25.

You may notice that this year’s sale once again includes smaller seedlings and lower prices. Local forestry experts and our longtime customers have found that smaller stock grows faster, is easier to plant and has a higher survival rate. All varieties thrive in Minnesota’s various soil types and climate. The sale began this month and continues through April of 2016, at which time customers may pick up their pre-paid orders and buy smaller bundles of any remaining seedlings at the Scott County Fairgrounds in Jordan. Call the Scott SWCD ofﬁce in Jordan at 952-492-5425 or send an e-mail to scottswcdtrees@ gmail.com if you’d like to receive 2016 tree materials. Like last year, you may send your order to the Scott SWCD Ofﬁce, 7151 190 St W, Suite 125, Jordan. Or you may complete your entire order online, including secure payment with Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover. To get started, visit www.scottswcdtrees.com for order form, photos and sale item descriptions.

Shakopee Finalizes Plans for Expanded Community Center In yet another split vote on the proposed Shakopee Community Center expansion plan, the city council sent the project out for final design work. By a 3-2 vote, the city will continue to refine the design and cost of the project. The current price tag sits at $30.5 million. The design plans are about 90 percent complete. The finishing touches on the plan will be completed after bids come in. The project will be out for bids through Nov. 23. The city will sell a tax-abatement bond in December to fund the project, the Shakopee Valley News recently reported. The project will include an expanded fitness area, a senior

center and teen room, indoor playground, childcare center, classrooms and meeting space. It will also include an event room with seating for 140 people and a catering kitchen. The existing ice arena will be converted into an aquatic center with a giant tub slide and a rock climbing wall, an aquatic playground, lap swimming pool and whirlpool tub. The new ice hockey facility will have two sheets of, locker rooms, dry land training areas and a concession stand. Councilors Mike Luce and Matt Lehman voted against the approval. They insist the plan to expand the facility be put before voters via a referendum.

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Green Isle Objects to Arlington’s Decision to Buy Ambulance Belle Plaine Library 125 W Main St 952-873-6767 website: www.scottlib.org Library Hours: Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday 10 am-5 pm Wednesday 1 pm-8 pm Thursday 1 pm-8 pm Friday 10 am-5 pm Saturday 10 am-2 pm CHILDREN’S CORNER Early Literacy Story time Class ECFE Story time - Fridays at 10:30 am Join Miss Jenny for Farm Fun on 11/13 and Miss Kristy for Family Time on 11/6 Pajama Storytime: Come dressed in your favorite pajamas and listen to stories, sing songs, and dance to music about turkeys. This special evening offering allows families and caregivers to enjoy a story and library visit before bedtime! All ages welcome. TEENS: The next library teen night is scheduled for Wednesday, 11/25. ACT Test Prep Breakfast De-stress the Test! Saturday, 11/7 - Noon-2:30 Scott County Government Center Computer Lab, Shakopee MN Registration is required at www.scottlib.org BOOKSALE The library will have a book sale this weekend: Thursday, 11/5 – 3pm-8pm Friday, 11/6 – 10am-5pm Saturday, 11/7 – 10am-1pm THANK YOU Cards for Veterans Stop in this week to create a card for a veteran. Card supplies will be available through November 7. Thank you cards will be delivered to area veteran’s the week of Veteran’s Day. WRITERS IN THE LIBRARIES: William Kent Krueger will be at the Shakopee Library on Tuesday, November 17 at 6:30 pm. BIG READ: Vietnam: A Window to the War Photo Exhibit – Opening Reception Sunday, November 8 from 2-4 pm at the Shakopee Library. NEW ON THE SHELF Travel: Frommer’s Easy Guide to Rome, Florence & Venice 2016 DK Eyewitness Travel Rome 2016 Fodor’s France 2016 Home Design: Sarah Style: An inspiring room-by-room guide to designing your perfect home by Sarah Richardson by Sarah Richardson Non-Fiction: Forgiven: the Amish school shooting, a mother’s love, and a story of remarkable grace by Terri Roberts Fiction: Slick by Brenda Hampton Slade House by David Mitchell. It would have been better if Nathan Bishop and his mother, Rita, had never found the house off Slade Alley. They might have missed it altogether had it not been for a helpful passerby directing them to the small iron door through which they found the impressive home of Lady Grayer. Since that time, every nine years on the last Saturday in October, another disappearance occurs. Behind these mysteries are Jonah and Norah Grayer, telepathic twins who seek to achieve immortality through the souls of the recently disappeared. God’s Kingdom by Howard Frank Mosher Chasing Sunsets by Karen Kingsbury Every Girl Gets Confused by Janice Thompson Young Adult: Firewalker by Josephine Angelini. Back in her own universe and ready to start a new life with Rowan by her side, Lily ﬁnds she has more difﬁculties ahead than just keeping her magic hidden since Lillian, ruthless ruler of the Thirteen Cities, is determined that Lily will come back to the alternate Salem, no matter what it takes.

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taken at the January meeting by representatives of the cities and townships in the association, Donabauer said. The Arlington City Council discussed the purchase Oct. 5 and tabled a decision. Two They believe the message was weeks later, it approved the clearly stated, but that the Ar- purchase. lington City Council paid them no heed. Now, members of the ‘Two Hours Shot’ Green Isle City Council are up- ZumBerge said he did not atset with Arlington’s decision to tend the ambulance service asbuy a new ambulance. sociation meeting in January Tuesday night (Oct. 27), dur- because too much of the discusing a brief council meeting, sion is dedicated to Arlington Green Isle city council mem- Fire Department business. bers expressed their dismay “I’ve been there and pretty that Arlington bought a new soon it’s two hours shot and ambulance for $179,850. Green you ﬁnally get to (discussion Isle is part of the Arlington about) the ambulance,” Zumambulance service association. Berge said. The city and area townships are He wants Arlington city staff expected to participate in fund- to present information on the ing and operational decisions of purchase and Green Isle’s exthe ambulance service. pected cost participation at a Green Isle is expected to con- Green Isle City Council meettribute about $14,889.79 toward ing. Green Isle City Attorney the purchase. The townships in Ross Arneson, who is also Arthe Arlington ambulance ser- lington’s city attorney, relayed vice area – Green Isle, Wash- that position in an e-mail to Arington Lake, Jessenland, Ar- lington city staff dated Oct. 14. lington, Kelso, Dryden and “This would better allow the New Auburn – will collectively Green Isle Council to explain contribute $44,954.79 to the the matter to their taxpayers, purchase, said Liza Donabauer, if they do end up paying a subArlington’s city administrator. stantial amount for a new amBut Mayor Dale ZumBerge bulance,” Arneson said in his said Green Isle had no say in e-mail to Donabauer. the decision made Oct. 19. That The city will have the option lack of input was in part be- of paying its share in full durcause Green Isle did not attend ing 2017, or starting to pay in a January meeting in Arlington installments, with interest. where the purchase of a new Arlington city staff will presambulance was initially dis- ent information on the new amcussed. No formal vote to move bulance and the anticipated cost forward with the purchase was participation at a meeting next

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In other action at its Oct. 27 meeting, the Green Isle City Council: • Paid bills totaling $26,725.79. • Heard a report on the city’s ﬁnances through the third quarter from its representative from its ﬁnancial consultant, Abdo, Eick & Meyers. • Rescheduled a quarterly meeting with a Sibley County deputy sheriff on law enforcement activity in the city.

Cologne City Council-Firefighter Pension Saga Continues Three months after the Cologne Fire Relief Association asked the city council and townships in its service area for an increase in the contribution to firefighters pension fund, the two sides may soon be sitting down to discuss the request. Monday night (Nov. 2), Cologne council members agreed the time for discussion had finally arrived. But, they are far from agreeing with the request the fire relief association requested earlier this summer. The association is asking for $1,500 per firefighter for each year of service in 2015 as part of a switch to a defined benefit plan. The current system provides firefighters with varying amounts annually toward their pension. The current system provides the department’s 30 firefighters between $870 and $920 per year of service, said John Hendel, member of the relief association’s board of trustees. Council members indicated an interest to schedule a sit-down meeting with the fire relief association in the near future. They also appointed Councilor Carol Szaroletta and City Administrator Jesse Dickson to serve on the relief association board as non-voting representatives of the city. The Cologne Fire Relief Association has long utilized a complicated formula for determining a firefighter’s pension eligibility. Firefighters are not fully vested for pension until they complete 20 years of service. Under the current system, the annual contribution is based on years-of-service, interest drawn on investments and a variety of other factors. The association wants to switch to a defined benefit plan, one where every firefighter receives the same amount annually.

The association asked for the $1,500 contribution in 2015 with an increase each year of $100 to get to a level of $2,000 per year of service to the full membership. That money would come from the city, townships the city serves (Benton, Dahlgren and Hancock) plus state aid. The amount each entity contributes to the overall fund is not yet determined. Firefighters contend the shortfall in the pension fund was recognized back in 2003. But the city council and its administrator were in no hurry to address the problem. Now, the association is requesting to phase-in increased contributions over the next decade. Mayor Scott Williams indicated support for increasing the pension fund of each firefighter by between $1,150 and $1,200 annually. But, he said, making up for years without the increase is a financially daunting task that may not be doable. “We can’t fix a 10-year problem in one year,” he said. “We can’t do a 10-year fix, especially like that.” The council also supported interest in increasing the pay firefighters receive per call. Councilor Don Meyer said the amount Cologne pays its firefighters is sub-minimum wage. The city plans to look at the pay rates other cities pay their firefighters. The council moved forward with a decision to sit down with relief association members after reviewing a request from

the Minnesota State Auditor. The city wanted to know if Fire Chief Chuck Joos could waive the participation standards for firefighters in the pension fund. The auditor’s office told the city Joos could waive the requirements with council approval, Dickson said. Firefighters participating the pension fund are required to make 25 percent of a year’s emergency calls, 50 percent of the training sessions and 75 percent of the business meetings, Dickson said. The council also wants to update the department’s policies and procedures manual. Dickson said the manual was last reviewed and updated in 2003. In other action at the Nov. 2 meeting, the Cologne City Council: • Paid bills totaling $51,433.37. • Granted the Cologne Lions Club’s request for a temporary liquor license for Dec. 12. • Granted the Lions Club’s request for no-cost use of the Cologne Community Center for the Cologne Gala Jan. 9. The approval saves the Lions the $500 rental charge plus any additional fees. • Tabled a request to purchase snow removal equipment. • Tabled a proposal to have Sewer Services Inc. televise and clean a section of city sewer line. The council directed staff to seek additional quotes from other firms. The work will help the city determine the extent of needed future replacement work.

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Monday (Nov. 16, 5:30 p.m.) in the Arlington Community Center. Donabauer is uncertain what would happen if a city or township refused to pay its share of the cost of the new ambulance. Would it be required to seek ambulance service elsewhere? “That’s a good question,” she said. Donabauer conceded that communications between the association and the cities and townships it serves could improve. But that doesn’t help the matter at hand. Councilor Shawn Harms noted the city didn’t have an extra $15,000 in extra money in its 2016 budget. The city can’t go back and increase its 2016 levy. “There’s no way I’m going to vote for that,” Harms said. “Why should we have to pay when we weren’t involved in the decision.” Councilor Mark Wentzlaff also objected to the idea of “the (new) ambulance being shoved down our throat.”

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Thirty Years Ago This Week

Fuming over the reported theft of laboratory scales in break-ins at his pharmaceutical manufacturing business in Belle Plaine, William E. Wendt had gone before the city council to launch a one-man crusade against alleged illegal drug trafficking in Belle Plaine. “The problem is that there are drug sales in this town and drug pushers in this town,” insisted Wendt, owner of Wendt Laboratories. “There is not a single family with junior high- and senior high-age children that is immune to this terrible plague descending on us and this community.” Wendt went on to criticise the local clergy. “I’m amazed out theological leadership has not been more outspoken. Our older adult population is uninformed of this terrible problem we have in the community.” Belle Plaine Police Chief Joe Lenz was not surprised by pharmaceutical manufacturer William Wendt’s charges that illicit drugs were in Belle Plaine. “We do have local people selling drugs. It can be assumed that we do have some chemicallydependent kids. If you want some of these drugs, they can be gotten in Belle Plaine.” Police Sergeant Steve Rost, 29, a six-year veteran of the Belle Plaine Police Department, was named police chief here, succeeding Joe Lenz. Lenz was resigning, effective that coming Friday, to operate Jerry’s Bar, which he had recently purchased. Two performances of Belle Plaine High School’s musical “Bye Bye Birdie” would take place that coming weekend. Jenny Witt and Jerrad Fenske had lead parts in the play, portraying Rosie Grant and Albert Peterson (see photo). The play was being directed by Carol Hannon Orr. With family around him, Leo Albrecht Sr. of Belle Plaine celebrated his is 95th birthday on Nov. 3. For 35 years, Albrecht and his wife, Angela, performed with the circus, as well as other members of the family at points in time, including son Leo Jr. The Tiger volleyball team defended its District 13 championship, defeating Le Sueur in the finals, the same team the Tigers shared the Minnesota River Conference title with. En route to the finals, Belle Plaine defeated Morristown and Jordan. Up next for the Tigers was the regional tournament, opening up against District 15 champion Concordia Academy. Courtney Hoelz and Sara Miller were named to the 1985 all-conference tennis team for Belle Plaine. Jill Fogarty received honorable mention.

“Bye, Bye Birdie” Candy Lambrecht, left, and Noreen Newell portrayed little girls in BPHS’s 1985 production of “Bye, Bye Birdie.” Jerrad Fenske had the lead role in the play that would be presented that week in the school auditorium.

60 Years Ago (1955)

Mrs. Allen Gothmann, 22, a bride of less than two months, died at General Hospital in Minneapolis. She was the former Mary Sharkey of Derrynane Township. Death was by inﬂammatory reticulitis, a rare disease similar to polio. Miss Iris Sindelar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sindelar of New Prague, became the bride of Robert Sullivan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sullivan of St. Thomas. Frank Dietz was seriously injured when the tractor he was operating slipped into the ditch. He suffered a fractured hip and right leg. Ben Teschendorf, whose home was two miles south of Henderson, was killed in an auto accident on Highway 169. His car collided with another auto, with a third car involved. He was 66 years old. Norbert O. Kruschke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Kruschke, was married to Patricia Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Williams of Kennewick, Wash. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Gansen were given a surprise dinner party on their 37th wedding anniversary.

Mrs. Marie Dulitz (Glock), native of near Belle Plaine, died at her home in Owatonna at the age of 79. Word was received here of the death of Mrs. Sadie Lawrence of El Monte, Calif. Mrs Lawrence was born here and spent her younger years in Belle Plaine. At the regular meeting of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, Elizabeth Rucks was appointed 2nd District chairman of Civil Defense, and Lillian Fairweather one of the 2nd District chairmen of Ways and Means. Miss Mary Alice Skluzacek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Skluzacek of New Prague, became the bride of Harold Gregory, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gregory of Belle Plaine. Mrs. Nels (Emilie) Johnson, native of Tyrone Township, died at her home in Carver at the age of 83. Ralph Zellman, Belle Plaine tackle, was named to the District 13 all-conference grid team. Zellman, a junior, was one of two district players selected for both defensive and offensive honors.

ton. Mrs. Woods’ mother, Mrs. Busch, was making her home with them. Members of the local Presbyterian Church purchased the residence owned by Mrs. Minnie Johnson and considered securing a resident pastor. At St. John’s Church, Sibley County, took place the marriage of Miss Bea Walsh to William Fahey. Kathryn Walsh and Gerald Fahey were the attendants. Four St. Thomas boys and girls were exhibiting at the Junior Livestock Show in South St. Paul. They were Will R. Sharkey, Raymond, John and Mary Sullivan. Mrs. Kristina Bom, 82, nee Swanson, died at the home of her daughter in St. Paul. The funeral service and burial took place at West Union. Members of the Stier and Schultz families were at Fish Lake to attend the funeral of their relative, Mrs. C.R. Beuch, 44. The marriage of Miss Katherine Sisterman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Sisterman, to Leonard Elisson of Detroit Lakes, took place. The couple established their home in Minneapolis. Following the death of Dan Casey, 81, and reading of his will, which left sums to charities and cousins, administrators and the attorney explored the rooms he occupied for many years and found a total of $2,065 hidden in the woodbox. The total estate amounted to about $8,000. The high school football team defeated the alumni 27 to 0. On the squad were C. Trimbo, T. Hert, L. Blume, R. Anderson, G. Effertz, T. Mahler, J. Sullivan, E. Blume, D. Sullivan, A. Kulisheck, F. Wolpern. The remains of Mrs. John Coleman Sr. of Le Sueur were brought for burial at St. Thomas, her former home. The timely help of neighbors checked a ﬁre that did $300 damage to the farm home of Peter Barten.

Dahle: Price of Government Continues to Fall by Sen. Kevin Dahle For all the talk of high taxes during every election season, Minnesotans are actually paying less of their income to state taxes than last year, continuing a 20-year decline in the average price of government. A recent report from Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) has revealed that the price of government has continued to decline this past year, to 15.2 cents of each dollar earned by Minnesotans. The price of government is an official measurement calculated every year by MMB. Over the past 20 years, the price of government has fallen by 11.7 percent. Projections estimate that this trend will continue over the next five years, reaching a record low rate of 14.6 cents on the dollar in 2019. This contrasts sharply with the 17.9 percent of income paid in 1994, when the measure was put in place. Since that time, the average price of government has been 16.1 percent of personal income. The price of government reflects the cost of all general government services provided by both state and local governments. The measure is incred-

ibly comprehensive in tracking all revenues collected by Minnesotan government units, including income, property, and sales taxes, as well as state fees, motor vehicle taxes, and taxes on gambling, tobacco, health care, and other fees and charges. Minnesota’s price of government doesn’t include federal taxes or spending. A declining price of government means than the state has been very careful to help family budgets by offering more and more efﬁcient government services and investing carefully in our long-term economic growth. Careful stewardship of taxpayer resources is a role all elected ofﬁcials are tasked with, and it is one I take very seriously in the Minnesota Senate. Continuing to decrease the price of government shows that taxpayers are paying less of their income for public services, have more money left in their pockets, and makes it clear that Minnesota is on the right track.

Homestead Applications Due Dec. 15

Scott County is encouraging its residents who have not already done so to file their homestead notice. Not doing so will affect the amount of property tax you pay in 2016, and it may affect your eligibility for a property tax refund. Have you purchased or acquired a property this year? Or was your property previously classified as non-homestead? You must file a homestead application with Scott County on or before Dec. 15 if one of the following applies: – You purchased a property 120 Years Ago in the past year and you, or a qualifying relative, occupy the (1895) property for homestead purposThe quail hunting in this locales on Dec. 1, 2015. ity was attracting many of the – You or a qualifying relative big sportsmen from the Twin City. Gov. Merriam was one of occupy a property for homestead purpose on Dec. 1, 2015 a group here for several days. About 10 rigs with people and the property was previously from Le Sueur and 30 or more classified as non-homestead. – A qualifying relative for rigs from Belle Plaine drove to the Busch farm to give Mr. homestead purposes depends Busch a merry celebration in on the type of property. For residential property, a qualihonor of his 73rd birthday. The borough council displayed fying relative can be a parent, a passion for economy. It cut in stepparent, child, stepchild, 90 Years Ago half the insurance carried on all grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, (1925) borough properties. There were no plans for Armi- J.W. Russell was back from or niece of the owner. This restice Day in Belle Plaine. Belle Mankato to take charge as lationship may be by blood or Plaine had just one Armistice teacher of the McCarthy school, marriage. For agricultural property, a qualifying relative can Day celebration and that was in the home of his boyhood. be a child, grandchild, parent or 1918. He doesn’t just sell windows, doors, Consuela Vanderbilt of New roofing, and everything you could Mr. and Mrs. Phil Boor moved York and the Duke of Marlborpossibly need for your home projects... back from Sheldon, Wis., where ough, England, married. AmerHe’s a great listener and will guide 4 • The EXTRA, October they 18, 2015 had been living for several ican gold for a British title. you every step of the way. years. A concern styling itself the ROOFING Services Consumers Supply Company, Storm Get your& Hail Damage rented the Hessian building and OLSON CONTRACTING. Repairs, 14555 Galaxie Ave · Apple Valley, MN Wednesdays Trucking, rip-outs, excavating, was having it redecorated beRe-Roofing, Tearoffs, Randy.Koepp@LampertLumber.com grading, demolition, shed pads, off to Steel a good Roofing for fore occupancy. drainage. “Providing Excelbarns and sheds. start... Contact Randy Koepp today! (952) 292-4416 lence.” Hunter 612-366-7604. The William Woods family In business locally since 1981 Call for a quote today! the moved Insured, satisfaction guaranteed. invites yefrom to their farm near Le read SCHEFFLER ELECTRIC, Inc. Sueur to a farm near Arling- Belle License No. BC632183 serving the area for 30 years. � PlaineFree estimates. Mark Scheffler Master Electri-

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by: Loni Graham Father James Burns will be at St. Thomas for mass on Saturday, November 14, at 4 p.m. and Sunday, December 20 at 9 a.m. Father James, also, will celebrate Mass here on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25 at 9 a.m. Masses at St. Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Le Sueur are scheduled for Saturdays at 5:15 p.m., Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m. with Father Andrew Stueve. Mass of Christian Burial for Mary C. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marieâ&#x20AC;? Connolly Woessner, a daughter of the Thomas P. and Catherine Kilduff Connolly, was Saturday, October 31 in St. Paul. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Born and raised on a farm northeast of St. Thomasâ&#x20AC;? with her siblings, Jean, Connie and John A. She graduated from New Prague high school and Minneapolis Business College. Marie Connolly and Leonard Woessner were married in a double-ring ceremony during a pretty autumn wedding, here at St. Thomas Church in 1945. Leonard precedes Marie in death. John has passed away October of 1953, and Jean in August of 2007. Our sympathies to Marieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family and to her sister, Connie Selly. Joe Tikalskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passing left a void and revived memories. From the perspective of little girls watching as our grandma Pexa, a cousin of the Tikalskys, shop and visit in Czech at the store and our Irish grandma, Alice Burns, who also enjoyed shopping at Tikalskys, she spoke only English at Tikalskys Store, family oper-

ated and family friendly, we shopped mostly for groceries, fabric and thread. This is where we first saw Joe, a teenager then. Often we observed him as he was given instructions from his mother or his softer-spoken, lower-toned dad on what and how to display produce and stock shelves. Energetic, strong, hard-working, eager to please... and courteous. Joe brought boxes in on a twowheeled dolly ... complimented and praised when the job was well done, not only by his folks, but by customers as well. Fastforward to August 2014, during the Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Show, this writer found herself watching Joe Tikalsky again as he and his wife loaded grandchildren onto the shuttle wagon and waitedâ&#x20AC;Ś and as they waited, Joe pointed and explained, sharing with them what he was observingâ&#x20AC;Ś an extremely positive role model. Our sincere sympathies to his wife and their family and for his siblings, brother Mike, sister, my friend Mary Dwyer who, the last two times I saw her, at a Le Center Legion Steak Fry in March, and this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dozinky parade, she was looking for and saving room for her brothers. David, Tina and Liam Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell are proud to announce â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kathryn Rose Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell has graced them with her presence on Thursday, October 29 at 4:34 a.m.â&#x20AC;? in Monticello. Kathryn Rose weighed 9 pounds even and measured 20.5 inches. All are doing fantastic. Sunday, November 1, Bruce

Union Hill and Cathy Halloran hosted a birthday party for Bruceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sisters, Roseanne Halloran and Sheila Soukup, at the Halloran farm. Sheilaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband Jerry made a salmon chowder and brought some other Alaskan goodies to eat along with all of the other wonderful dishes brought by many of the other guests. Sister Margie and her husband Gordy, Father Roger Hessian were also among the party guests, along with a majority of the next two generations of the clan. One was heard saying as they left the party we should do that again next month, it was a good time. Davie Connelly, and the Guertins, Bryan, Luanne and Randy, had a good time at the 30th birthday party for Kyle Lieske at his home west of Henderson, Saturday evening. A Janesville native, Daniel Wolff, three generations from St. Thomas on the Burns branch of our St. Thomas tree, played an important role in the United States Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2011 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spirit of Americaâ&#x20AC;? tour, a liveaction show, based on historical accounts taken from soldiersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; letters and diaries, and presented by the U.S. Army Military District of Columbia. Dan, the son of Gerry and Mary Wolff, earned the role as a member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, which is often called the Old Guard. More specifically, Dan is part of the Caisson Platoon, a highly trained unit that provides the horses and riders to pull the caskets. Way ta go, Dan! Til next week folks, have a good one.

Ney Center Hosting Guest Photographer for Annual Meeting Ney Nature Center is hosting photographer Doug Ohman at its annual meeting Thursday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m. Ohmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presentation, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heart of the Farm,â&#x20AC;? is a pictorial look at Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s barns. His photos are a journey around rural Minnesota exploring the signiďŹ cance of the greatest of all rural icons, the barn. From the early days of statehood through the era of agribusiness our barns tell a story. This story is told through photographs and histories that bring the audience back to the farm and explain the importance of societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rural roots. Ney Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual meetingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Raise The Barn!â&#x20AC;? The 2015 meeting is a celebration of the year and review of plans for the year ahead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Raise the Barn!â&#x20AC;? is a building and land preservation Initiative. As the Ney Nature Center grows, its funding needs have expanded as well. With the recently identiďŹ ed strategic

initiatives for Ney Center, the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board and volunteers move forward creating a dedicated 10-year plan of building and land preservation as well as building ďŹ nancial sustainability through diverse funding sources. With this planning and prioritization, a few immediate needs have risen to the top. One major concern is a new roof and some structural stabilization for the Ney dairy barn built in 1901. To preserve the barn for the winter and save it from further deterioration, Ney Nature Center needs to raise $10,000 by the end of 2015. Tax-deductable donations will be accepted during the annual meeting. Contributions can also be mailed to the Ney Nature Center, P.O. Box 93, Henderson, MN 56044. You may also consider making a donation online via www. givemn.org at anytime. A day to make donations online is Give to the Max Day, Nov. 12.

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Unless otherwise speciďŹ ed, donations made online to Ney Center will be dedicated to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Raise the Barn!â&#x20AC;? campaign. Ohman is a freelance photographer and popular public speaker. He has traveled throughout the upper Midwest photographing historic architecture. His work has been widely pubÂŹlished in magazines, calendars and books. Over the past 10 years, Ohman has been working with the Minnesota Historical Society on the popular book series, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Minnesota Byways.â&#x20AC;? Recently, Ohman has completed a new book on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Libraries of Minnesota.â&#x20AC;? Ohmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s published work includes â&#x20AC;&#x153;Minnesota Treasures,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Barns of Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;? (nominated for a 2006 Minnesota Book award), â&#x20AC;&#x153;Churches of Minnesota,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Courthouses of Minnesota,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Schoolhouses of Minnesota,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Historic Homes of Minnesota,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cabins of Minnesota,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stone and Glassâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Meaning of the Cathedral of Saint Paul â&#x20AC;&#x153;Legacies of Faith, Historic Catholic Churches of Stearns County,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Prairie Lake, Forest - State Parks of Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;? (nominated Minnesota Book award, 2010), â&#x20AC;&#x153;Libraries of Minnesota,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Journey Down Our River.â&#x20AC;? Ney Nature Center is a 446acre Le Sueur County Park east of Henderson on the bluffs of the Minnesota River. The park is open daily to the public for hiking, bird watching, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Information on New Nature Center is available online -- www.neycenter.org -- or from Becky by telephone (507-2483474) or e-mail at rebecca@ neycenter.org

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by: Edna Weiers St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church St. Scholastica Church Father Dave and Deacon Bob Saturday Mass at 8:15 p.m. at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Servers: Brad & Samantha Kubes Sunday Mass at 8 a.m. at St. Scholastica Servers: Steven & Billy Odenthal Sunday Mass, 10 a.m. at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Servers: Alex & Katelyn Brezina and Avery & Jordyn Marsh Wednesday at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5 p.m. Mass, Confession 5:30 p.m. * * * * * Jeanette Tolzman celebrated her birthday Monday, October 26. Jeanette is a resident at Kingsway Home in Belle Plaine. All are welcome to attend St. John Catholic United Financial Union Hill Council Matching Grant Fundraising Breakfast of Ham, eggs, cinnamon rolls, coffee and juice on Sunday November 8 at 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free Will offering. During this Harvest Appreciation Weekend St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is excited to celebrate with the community for all the blessings we have received in this bountiful season. Please join us to celebrate in thankfulness. Bridget and Leah Smith and Audrey Zurn went to St Paul on Saturday to run in the Monster Dash 5K run. There were approximately 18,000 runners signed up for the race. Most of the runners dressed up in Halloween costumes. It was a rainy damp morning but it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dampen the spirits of the runners. Katelyn Zurn has been on a 12-day traveling break from her studies in Europe. Katelyn and a friend traveled by bus to Istanbul, Turkey where they saw the Blue Mosque and the Hagias Sofia, which are some of the most beautiful architecture in Turkey. They then traveled by plane to Budapest, Hungary. While in Budapest they visited the Heroes Square and the Parliament Building. Heroes Square was built in 1896 to mark the 1000th anniversary of Hungary. They also saw some of the castles nestled in the city. From there the two traveled by plane to London for three days. They visited Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Sherlock Holmes Museum, Big Ben and went to Abbey Road. Abbey Road is known for where the Beatles recorded many of their songs. In London they also met up with Thomas Widmer, son of Joe and Mary Widmer of New Prague. The three spent three days in London. From London they flew to Berlin, Germany. The attractions there included the Reichstag building which houses the Parliament of Germany. They also visited the Berlin Wall and other WWII memorials. Katelyn has joined the rest of her group in Rome where they will spend the next six weeks studying, sightseeing, and finishing out the semester. The group of SJU/ CSB students will be coming home right before Christmas. Humor Corner: A restaurant customer finally received his food after a very long wait. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are you the one who took my order?â&#x20AC;? he asked the waitress. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, sir.â&#x20AC;? She replied smiling sweetly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be darnedâ&#x20AC;? he exclaimed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look a day older.â&#x20AC;?

Foster Pet Care Needed Volunteers are needed to provide temporary foster pet homes for puppies, cats, rabbits, kitten litters and dogs in Carver, Scott, Le Sueur and Hennepin counties. The Society provides medical care, food and litter. Volunteers provide a safe, loving home for an average of three to six months. Twice a month, the foster family comes with the pet to a three-hour public adoption day held in Eden Prairie and Chaska. If you could help a needy pet by fostering or by donating litter or pet food, please call the Society at 952-368-3553, line 4, and check the website www. carverscotths.org.

Belle Plaine Police Report

The week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, of North Elm Street called for Belle Plaine police responded medical help at 5:04 a.m. A to the following selected calls: woman suffering abdominal pain was transported to an area hospital. Monday, Oct. 26 A woman on the 200 block A man on the 22300 block of of East Main Street called for Union Trail reported a propermedical help at 12:53 a.m. after ty-damage crash at 10:41 a.m. an inebriated man fell in the al- He hit a deer. ley and suffered a broken arm. A person on the 800 block of He was transported to an area East Main Street reported at 9:15 p.m. a man supplying alhospital. A woman came to the police cohol to a minor. station at 11:26 a.m. to report A person on the 400 block of a case of fraud. A person uses South Meridian Street called a businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bank card to make for medical help at 9:57 p.m. A woman suffered a head injury. personal purchases. A person on the 600 block of She was transported to an area West Forest Street called for hospital. medical help at 12:43 p.m. A A vehicle was stopped at 10:53 man in distress was transported p.m. on North Walnut Street near the city limits. The driver to an area hospital. A person near the intersection was speeding. The man was of West Prairie and South Mar- also cited and jailed for DWI, ket streets reported at 3:38 p.m. possession of a small amount a hit-and-run crash. Police are of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and driving without proof of investigating. insurance. Tuesday, Oct. 27 Sunday, Nov. 1 A property-damage crash near the intersection of West Main Three boys were called into the and Market streets was reported police station after a man on the 200 block of West Prairie Street at 3:21 p.m. reported at 1:37 p.m. they were Wednesday, Oct. 28 loosening and tightening nets at A person on the 100 block of the tennis courts. South Walnut Street called for At 4:42 p.m., a woman on the medical help at 11:36 p.m. A 500 block of West Forest Street man was transported to an area gave police marijuana and drug hospital. paraphernalia she found. Friday, Oct. 30 Police issued a citation at 3:35 a.m. to a vehicle parked illegally during downtown street cleaning. The vehicle was towed. The week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, A woman on the 900 block Belle Plaine ďŹ reďŹ ghters reof South Cedar Street called sponded to the calls that infor medical help at 7:51 a.m. cluded: A man fell and broke his leg. He was transported to an area Tuesday, Oct. 27 hospital. FireďŹ ghters responded at 2:40 A property-damage crash on a.m. to a ďŹ re alarm on the 100 the 100 block of East Com- block of ChatďŹ eld Circle. False merce Drive was reported at alarm. 2:58 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 A person on the 700 block of At 6:59 p.m., ďŹ reďŹ ghters were West Forest Street called for dispatched to the 18100 block medical help at 10:14 p.m. A of Kelly Lake Road in San woman was transported to an Francisco Township to help area hospital. search for a missing person. A Saturday, Oct. 31 sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputy found the perA person on the 300 block son unharmed.

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Le Sueur County Board Eyes Upgrades for Ney Nature Center New mountain biking trails and a solar panel for the Ney Nature Center just east of Henderson are under consideration by the Le Sueur County Board. The Ney Center Board has not yet heard details of the proposal and there is no timeline for its construction should the county board approve it. The proposal calls for hand-tool construction of the trails in the area known as the bird sanctuary (along Highway 19). The proposal calls for a beginner loop and branches to intermediate-level loops, the Le Sueur News-Herald recently reported. Tim Kroehler, a student at Minnesota New Country School in Henderson, pitched the idea. He said volunteers would build the trail. Becky Pollack, the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive director, said the center is open to any project that brings a diverse population to Ney Center. But the trails would have to ďŹ t into the cen-

terâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission and strategic plan. Previously, county ofďŹ cials unofďŹ cially supported the proposal. Now, the mountain bike trail proposals will be more thoroughly vetted. Kroehler said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d consider other sites for a mountain biking trail if Ney Center and county ofďŹ cials decline his request.

The Sun

The county plans to install solar panels to conserve energy at Ney Center and teach people about solar energy and the power of the sun. A single panel would provide about 28 percent of Ney Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need for electricity, meaning four panels would be needed to make the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operations potentially self-sustainable. A single panel is expected to cost about $25,700. The county plans to fund one panel with revenue from its gravel tax. Staff will study funding of a second panel.

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Chaska Schools OKs Historical Society, Library Presents Moving Coop to Programs on Vietnam Intermediate District Just in time for Veterans Day next Wednesday (Nov. 11), the Scott County Historical Society will present an exhibit opening reception and photographer interview Sunday (Nov. 8, 2-4 p.m.) at the Shakopee Public Library. The event will feature photographer James Thompsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibit, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vietnam: A Window to War.â&#x20AC;? Local veteran Ed Speiker of Prior Lake will interview Thompson. Through next Thursday (Nov. 12), the county library and historical societies will recognize â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Things They Carriedâ&#x20AC;? by Tim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien with a full calendar of events including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sisterhood of Warâ&#x20AC;? presentation and several book discussions. For more information on this event and series, please contact Stephanie Herrick (sherrick@scottcountyhistory.org). A full calendar of events for the month is available online at www.scottcountyhistory.org or on Twitter at https://twitter.

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New Prague Hospital Hosting Seminar on Diabetes Prevention The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says thousands of people die each year from diabetes. Two Mayo Clinic Health System experts â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kathy Reimer, registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes educator, and Allie Wergin, registered dietitian nutritionist â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will offer a free presentation on diabetes prevention Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Jameen Mape Conference Center in the New Prague hospital. Reimer and Wergin will cover many elements of diabetes and answer questions like what is

pre-diabetes, risks associated with diabetes, complications of diabetes and how to remain healthy. The CDC says approximately 29 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with diabetes and more than 8 million remain undiagnosed. Registration for the Speaking of Health presentation is not required. For more information, call 507-257-8984. People can view previous Speaking of Health presentations on the Mayo Clinic Health System YouTube channel.

Jordan Celebrating Successful First Soccer Season Although the Jordan High School soccer teams didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win as many games as the players and coaches likely wanted, the program considers its first official season as a complete success. Coach Jesus Camacho Ruiz said the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal was to improve over the course of the season. With that accomplished, he praised the playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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Katelyn Kasper of Belle Plaine graduated from the Uni- The annual Green Isle Veterversity of Kansas with a bach- ans Community Potluck is set elorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in psychology. for Veterans Day, Wednesday (Nov. 11) at the Green Isle Community Room. The event begins with a social hour (6 p.m.) followed by K-6 School Menu Parents Welcome Everyday dinner at 6:30 p.m. The Legion will provide tableware plus a LUNCH chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy. People are Wed., Nov. 4 asked to bring a dish/dessert to Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Gar- share. lic Bread, Hot Ham & Cheese, For more information, call French Fries, Broccoli, Celery Holly at (507) 326-3961. Sticks, Seasonal Fruit Thur., Nov. 5 Beefy Nachos w/Cheese Sauce, Corn, Chicken Sandwich, Corn, Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Seasonal Fruit Fri., Nov. 6 Sweet & Sour Chicken Bites over Fried Rice, Cheesebread Dunkers, Tator Tots, Peas, Baby Carrots, Seasonal Fruit Scott County Public Health Mon., Nov. 9 Meatballs & Gravy, Mashed offers immunization clinics on Potatoes, Chicken Tenders, Monday afternoons from 1-5 Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, p.m. at 792 Canterbury Road Bread, Baby Spinach, Cauli- South, Suite A160, Shakopee. flower, Seasonal Fruit No clinics are held on legal Tue., Nov. 10 holidays. The clinic serves unChicken Alfredo, Noodles, insured children and adults, WG Bread Stick, Hamburger and those individuals who have on WG Bun, French Fries, out-of-pocket expenses for Broccoli, Baby Carrots, Sea- vaccines. Vaccines available sonal Fruit include those required for day Wed., Nov. 11 care, Head Start or school enWalking Taco, Steamed Rice, rollment, and other age-approCorn Dog, Steamed Rice, priate recommended vaccines. Corn, Baby Spinach, Pepper Call 952-496-8555 to make an Medley, Seasonal Fruit appointment.

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COUNTY HIGHWAY PROJECT Bids Close December 12, 2006 Jordan, Minnesota NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS - Sealed proposals will be received until 1:00 p.m., December 12, 2006, by Mitchell J. Rasmussen, County Highway Engineer, Scott County, Jordan, Minnesota on behalf of the Board of Commissioners of said County for the construction of the following project. Proposals will be opened and read publicly by the County Highway Engineer in the Scott County Highway Department Offices, 600 Country Trail East, Jordan, Minnesota 55352. Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations. READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/THESE PROJECT/PROJECTS The Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders: in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award; in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and FederalAid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure

that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance. If you are not a current holder of a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid on any job in this advertisement you must contact the Department of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a certificate. The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3).â&#x20AC;? A minimum goal of 12.03% Good Faith Effort to be subcontracted to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. Grading, Base, Paving, Lighting, Sewer, Watermain and Prefab Bus Shelter CP 18-07, SP 70-596-002, CR 18, located near CSAH 18 and Trunk Highway 169 in the City of Shakopee. Major quantities of work are approximately as follows: Light Poles, 32; Brick Pavers 13,680 SF; Concrete Walk 15,247 SF; Concrete Curb and Gutter 7,827 LF; Common Exc. 33,210 CY; Aggregate Base (CV) Class 6,030 CY; Sanitary Sewer 1,032 LF; Storm Sewer 1,143 LF; Concrete Paving 2,559 SY; Type MV 4 Wearing Course Mixture 870 Ton; Type MV 3 Wearing Course Mixture 2800 Ton; and MV3 Non Wearing Course Mixture 3,465 Ton. Proposals, plans and specifications may be examined at the office of the County

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Highway Engineer at 600 Country Trail East, Jordan, MN 55352 (TH 282 - 1/4 mile west of TH 13). Digital copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http://www.QuestCDN. com for a fee of $20.00. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Browse Projectsâ&#x20AC;? page or by entering eBidDoc#450402 on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Search Projectsâ&#x20AC;? page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952-2331632 or info@questcdn.com. Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Docunet Corp., 151 Cheshire Lane #300, Plymouth, MN 55441, 763-475-9600 for a fee of $120.00. Deposits will not be refunded. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check made payable to the Scott County Treasurer, or a corporate surety bond made in favor of Scott County, for at least 5% of the amount of the bid. The right is reserved to accept any or reject any or all bids and to waive any defects. Mitchell J. Rasmussen County Highway Engineer Scott County Any questions, please contact: Greg M. Felt, Operations Engineer at 952496-8047 or gfelt@co.scott.mn.us Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, November 22 and 29 and December 6, 2006.

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.

sition services, having high expectations, understanding age of majority and transfer of rights to the student, and identifying required transition areas for planning. Information will also be available on learning about adult services. Participants will also receive a packet of helpful information and resources. Advance registration is reScott County quired. To register, call PACER Board Proceedings at (952) 838-9000 or (800) 5372237 (toll free) or visit PACER. org online. PACER Center is a parent center for families of children and young adults with any disability. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2006

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF SCOTT NOVEMBER 7, 2006 (1) The Board of Commissioners, in and for the County of Scott, Minnesota, met in the Courthouse Board Room in the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, and convened at 9:01 a.m., with the following members present: Commissioner Ulrich, presiding, Commissioner Marschall, Commissioner Wagner, Commissioner Vogel, and Commissioner Hennen. (2) Chair Ulrich noted the addition to the agenda of the appointment of Aldeen Goehring to the Board of Adjustment/ Planning Advisory Commission. (3) On a motion by Commissioner Hennen, seconded by Commissioner Vogel, the Minutes of October 24, 2006 were approved. (4) On a motion by Commissioner Vogel, moved, seconded by Commissioner Hennen, the following items were approved unanimously. A copy of each resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and made a part of this record by reference. A. Application to Sell 3.2 Malt Liquor at Retail for 2007 of Ronald L. Edmiston DBA Superamerica #4439 in Jackson Township, Jams R. Hupp DBA Holiday Stationstore #246 in Jackson Township, and Joleen Yong DBA Suzette Inc. in St. Lawrence Township. B. Application for Precious Metal Dealer License of Mark A. Smith, DBA PawnXChange in Shakopee. C. Receipt of funding from the MN Department of Public Safety for administration of the Safe Communities Grant in the amount of $40,300 effective October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007 to be shared by the Safe Communities Coalition. D. Resolution No. 2006-160; Authorizing Final Payment on the 2005 Overlay Projects to Buffalo Bituminous Inc. in the Amount of $25,000.00. E. Resolution No. 2006-163; Authorizing Entering Into Cooperative Agreements With the Cities of Shakopee and Prior Lake for Phase 2 Construction of the Southbridge Transit Station. F. Resolution No. 2006-164; Honoring Joseph Graham Upon Receiving the Eagle Scout Award. G. Resolution No. 2006-165; Honoring Joshua Gunter Upon Receiving the Eagle Scout Award. H. Resolution No. 2006-166; Honoring Sam Ringstad Upon Receiving the Eagle Scout Award. I. Payroll processing of personnel actions indicated below and certified by the Employee Relations Director and the Appointing Authority to be in compliance with provisions of Minnesota Statutes 375.56 - 375.71 and the Scott County Merit Personnel System:

1. FTPR employment of Alan Evenson, Highway Maintenance Worker, Public Works Division, effective 10/30/06. 2. FTPR employment of Michael Turek, SheriffĘźs Deputy, SheriffĘźs Office, effective 11/06/06. 3. FTPR employment of Sherri Smith, Fraud Prevention Investigator, Community Services Division, effective 11/01/06. 4. The recognition of the following individuals as volunteers will enable them to be covered for liability insurance purposes in accordance with the insurance contracts currently in force with Scott County: Additions Deletions Ethel Carlson Jacqueline Clary Jennifer Edwards Augustine David Lisa Meyers Christopher Kettler Rochelle Kovac Kevin McCann J. Resolution No. 2006-161; Approving Long Term Disability (LTD) and Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance Provider and Plans and Rescind Resolution No. 2001-105. K. Appointment of Aldeen Goehring of Commissioner District 3 to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Advisory Commission effective November 7, 2006 through December 31, 2007. (5) Create Safe, Healthy, and Livable Communities: A.On behalf of the Board, Vice Chair Marschall presented an Outstanding Service Award to Connie and Terry Lonto for their dedicated service as volunteers for Scott County for 30 years working in the areas of weather spotting, sand bagging, search and rescue, traffic control, and command post activities. Commissioner Wagner left the meeting from 9:21 to 9:25 a.m. B. Community Services Director Tim Walsh updated the Commissioners on the County Board goal to implement the Community Corrections delivery system, Public Services Manager Jennifer Deschaine reviewed the goal to monitor the Community Health statistics and trends, Deputy County Administrator Gary Shelton provided information on the shared information systems, training facilities and 800 MHz strategy, County Administrator Dave Unmacht highlighted the status of County Highway projects, and Chief Information Officer Marilyn McCarter reviewed the goal to complete phase one of the CountyĘźs Business Continuity Plan. (6) County Administrator Update: Mr. Unmacht reviewed upcoming schedule items. On a motion by Commissioner Marschall, seconded by Commissioner Vogel, the meeting adjourned at 10:24 a.m. Jon Ulrich, Chair David J. Unmacht, County Administrator, Clerk of the Board Tracy A. Cervenka, Deputy Clerk to the Board Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, November 22, 2006.

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St. Peter Man, Woman Charged in County Road 101 Bridge Drive-By Shooting in Le Center Ribbon-Cutting Set for Nov. 24 A man and woman from St. Peter face multiple felony charges in connection with a drive-by shooting in Le Center Oct. 24. Senif Joel Garza and Jacqueling Rodriguez remained in the Le Sueur County Jail Tuesday. They were scheduled for their first court appearance in the charges. Garza, 19, is charged with second-degree attempted murder and drive-by shooting. He is also charged with first-degree criminal damage to property. Rodriguez is charged with drive-by shooting and first-degree criminal damage to property.

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• Belle Plaine Run Club, an informal running club for participants who desire to run, socialize, and motivate. For more information and times, call (952) 486-1903. • City Council Meeting on November 16 at 6 p.m. at Belle Plaine Government Center. • School Board Meetings at Junior High Library ~ 2nd Monday of each month: meetings are scheduled as a work session; 4th Monday of each month: Regular business meetings for the board, Finance starts at 5:30 p.m. and regular at 6 p.m. For more information or if a holiday interferes, call (952) 873-2400 or go online at www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us • Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women now has free on-site childcare available during weekly evening and daytime women's support groups. If you or someone you know is or has been a victim of domestic violence, please call SVA at (952) 873-4214 for more information regarding the times and locations of the groups. Mondays: Mom's/Women's Prayer Group: Meeting from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call Amy for details and location (952) 484-9100. Tuesdays: Wednesdays: BP Rotary at 12 noon at Kingway Retirement Living (Ratzkeller Room • Senior Citizens Meet Cards are played at 1 p.m. at Cardinal Ridge Apts.) Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays: AA Closed Meetings on Wednesday and Friday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Also, NA Meeting open on Tuesday at 7 p.m. and Al Anon Wednesday nights 8 p.m. (The Little Brick School House kitty korner from St. John Lutheran Church) Thursdays: Belle Plaine Knitting Group meets at Kingsway Living Center from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room or in the Art Gallery. Open to all ages and skill levels. Knitters and crocheters welcome. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each Month: Support Groups for Families meet at the Valley Green Workforce Center in Shakopee at 6:30 p.m. and is for families who have a relative with a mental illness. The group is led by trained facilitators who also have a family member with mental illness. The support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing experiences. For information, call (952) 890-1669. 1st Tuesday of the Month: Belle Plaine Lions/Board of Directors meet at Borough Bowl in Belle Plaine, at 6:30 p.m. • Area Separated & Divorce Support Group from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Wenceslaus Church, lower level, in New Prague. Call Deacon Bob Wagner (952) 758-0463 or Mary (952) 873-6781 for more information. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each Month: Area Separated and Divorce Support Group meets at St. Wenceslaus Church, lower level, New Prague 7-8:30 p.m. Call Mary (952) 873-6781 for more information. 1st Wednesday of each Month: B.P. Borough Riders Snowmobile Club meets at Sparetime Tavern in Belle Plaine at 7 p.m. 4th Monday of the Month: Support Group: Women's Connection for Cancer. For more information contact the 'Ask St. Francis' info. line @ (952) 403-2000 2nd Tuesday of the Month: Belle Plaine Lions/General Membership Meeting at Duets in Belle Plaine, at 7 p.m. • Minnesota Valley Riders Saddle Club (MVR) monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Neil's Pub Rustic Room. Join in planning and participating in area horse related activities. • Valley Garden Club: meets monthly. Location varies, see bpgardeners.blogspot. com or call Anne Buesgens (507) 248-3666. 2nd Wednesday of the Month - Scott Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors monthly meeting at 8 p.m. at their office in the Scott County Extension and Conservation Center at the Scott County Fairgrounds in Jordan. For more information, call Shelly at (952) 873-5412. • The Belle Plaine Friends of the Library meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Library. 2nd Thursday of the Month: Sons of the American Legion, American Legion & Auxiliary Mtg. at 7 p.m. at the Vet's Club. 2nd and 4th Thursday of each Month: New Prague Area Toastmasters meet from 7-8 p.m. at the New Prague City Hall, 118 Central Ave. No. Join to develop and enhance your speaking, communication, and leadership skills. For more information, call Carolyn at (952) 873-4489. 2nd Friday of the Month: Steak Fry at the Belle Plaine Vet’s Club, Steak or Shrimp, 5:30-8 p.m. 2nd Saturday of the Month: B.P. Historical Society Open Meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the Historical House Muesum. 3rd Monday of the Month: Vet's Club Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Club. 3rd Tuesday of the Month: Sportsman's Club Meeting at the Vets Club in Belle Plaine at 7 p.m. For more information, call Maynhardt (952) 873-4395. 3rd Thursday of the Month: VFW Auxiliary meeting at 7 p.m. at the Vets Club. VFW Men at 7:30 p.m. at the Club.

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton, state, county and city ofﬁcials will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the County Road 101 river bridge over the Minnesota River connecting Scott and Carver counties at a ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 24. The program will begin at 10 a.m., Nov. 24, at Turtle’s 1890 Social Centre, 112 Lewis Street S. Shakopee. Gov. Dayton will be the featured speaker. Carver County Board Chairman Randy Maluchnik will emcee the program, which will include remarks from Carver County Commissioner Gayle Degler, Scott County Commissioner Mike Beard, Chanhassen Mayor Denny Laufenburger, and Shakopee Mayor Brad Tabke.

from a .22 caliber pistol on the ground. They later found bullets in the glove box of a vehicle Garza was driving that night and a magazine to a .22-caliber handgun in his house with the same markings as the bullets found at the victim’s house, the charge states The man who was shot at told investigators Rodriguez, 21, is his cousin and Garza her boyfriend. They were angry with the man after a recent incident at the Kato Ballroom in Mankato, Minn. According to the criminal charges, the man from the ballroom was assaulted that same night in St. Peter, Minn.

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Legal Notices PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 11, 2009 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $170,520.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Jeffrey Scott Smith, unmarried man MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Tradition Mortgage, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 1004184-6800235784-9 SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association LENDER: Tradition Mortgage, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Scott County Minnesota,Registrar of Title, on June 1, 2009, as Document No. T196304. ASSIGNED TO: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Dated: December 11, 2014, and recorded December 18, 2014 by Document No. T232007. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 9, Block 2, Canterbury Square 3rd addition, Scott County, Minnesota. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 13522 Lynn Ave S, Savage, MN 55378 PROPERTY I.D: 26-098019-0 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: One Hundred Sixty-Three Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Eight and 73/100 ($163,698.73) THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM on August 27, 2015 PLACE OF SALE: in the lobby of the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 S. Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN 55379 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Section580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Section580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on February 27, 2016, or the next business day if February 27, 2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: July 8, 2015 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/Mortgagee Canadian Pacific Plaza, 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 2050 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 952-232-0052 Our File No. 15MN00243-1 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. A-4532696 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5 and 12, 2015. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF FORECLOSURE SALE The above referenced sale scheduled for August 27, 2015 at 10:00 AM, has been postponed to October 29, 2015 at 10:00 AM, located at in the lobby of the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 S. Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN 55379, Scott Minnesota The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Section 580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on April 29, 2016, or the next business day if April 29, 2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Dated: August 27, 2015 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Jennifer K Fischer (0311248) Attorneys for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Canadian Pacific Plaza, 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 2050 Minneapolis, MN 55402 (952) 232-0052 Our File No. 15MN00243-1 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE MAY BE DEEMED

A DEBT COLLECTOR ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT AND DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT MONEY FROM ANYONE WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. A-4536479 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF FORECLOSURE SALE The above referenced sale scheduled for October 29, 2015 at 10:00 AM, has been postponed to December 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM, located at in the lobby of the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 S. Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN 55379, Scott Minnesota. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Section580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Section580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on June 3, 2016, or the next business day if June 3, 2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Dated: October 29, 2015 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Jennifer K Fischer (0311248) Attorneys for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Canadian Pacific Plaza, 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 2050 Minneapolis, MN 55402 (952) 232-0052 Our File No. 15MN00243-1 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS OFFICE MAY BE DEEMED A DEBT COLLECTOR ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS NOTICE IS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT AND DOES NOT IMPLY THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT MONEY FROM ANYONE WHO HAS DISCHARGED THE DEBT UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. A-4544215 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, November 4, 2015.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 28, 2013 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $125,631.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Suzanne F. Borchardt, a Single Woman MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for PHM Home Loans, LLC, A Limited Liability Company MIN#: 1001875-0000070451-2 SERVICER: U. S. Bank National Association LENDER: PHH Home Loans, LLC. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Scott County Minnesota,Registrar of Title, on July 15, 2013, as Document No. T224503. ASSIGNED TO: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Dated: January 3, 2014, and recorded January 14, 2014 by Document No. T227482 . Corrective Document dated September 10, 2014 and recorded March 18, 2015 as Document No. T232769. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Unit No. 303, CIC No. 1098 Providence Point Condominiums, Scott county, Minnesota. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 651 PROVIDENCE DRIVE, SHAKOPEE, MN 55379 PROPERTY I.D: 27-340220-0 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Five and 97/100 ($126,355.97) THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM on November 19, 2015 PLACE OF SALE: in the lobby of the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 S. Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN 55379 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Section580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Section580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on May 19, 2016, or the next business day if May 19, 2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S

OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: September 30, 2015 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/Mortgagee Canadian Pacific Plaza, 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 2050 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 952-232-0052 Our File No. 15MN00339-1 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. A-4542093 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, September 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 2015.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 70-PR-15-20213 NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of EUNICE L. NISSEN, A/K/A EUNICE LYDIA NISSEN, Decedent

It is Ordered and Notice is given that on December 1, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 200 4th Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated, February 19, 2010, and (“Will”), and for the appointment of Naomi Horsager, whose address is 18360 Lake Forest Drive, Lakeville, MN, 55044 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minn. Stat. 501B.41, subd. 5. Dated: 10/19/15 (COURT SEAL) BY THE COURT /S/ Michael A. Fahey Judge of District Court Dated: 10/19/15 /S/ Phil Bird Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner William J. O'Brien DeWitt Mackall Crounse & Moore S.C. 1400 AT&T Tower 901 Marquette Avenue South Minneapolis, MN, 55402 Attorney License No: 0184822 Telephone: (612) 305-1462 FAX: (612) 305-1414 Email: wjo@dewittmcm.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 28 and November 4, 2015.

PROPERTY: Lot 3 and the East 26 feet of Lot 4, Block 3, Paukner's Addition to Savage COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $156,536.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $135,917.46 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: November 19, 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 May 19, 2016 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: September 17, 2015 Bank of America, N.A. Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 18 - 15-004354 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, September 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 2015.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION COURT FILE NO. 70-PR-15-20310 notice of informal probate of will and appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors Estate of: LaDena Ann Hazzard, a/k/a LaDena A. Hazzard, Decedent. Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent's Will, dated October 13, 2014, ("Will"), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informal appointed Charlie D. Hazzard, whose address is 450 Flying Cloud Drive, Chaska, MN, 55318, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: October 20, 2015 Vicky L. Carlson, Registrar Phil Bird, Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Eric J. Lindstrom Lindstrom Law Offices 7600 Parklawn Avenue Suite 444 Edina, MN, 55435 Attorney License No: 235283 Telephone: (952) 831-2363 Fax: (952) 831-7358

wednesday, november 4, 2015 Email: Eric@LLOonline.com NOTICE OF MORTGAGE Published in the Belle Plaine FORECLOSURE SALE Herald on Wednesdays, October 28 THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION and November 4, 2015. 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: NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR DATE OF MORTGAGE: August PROPOSALS 15, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Timothy P. Krenz Sealed proposals will be received by the Scott County Procurement and Sally J. Krenz, husband and Department, Scott County wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Government Center, Shakopee, Minnesota, 55379-1220 until 2:00 Electronic Registration Systems, o’clock p.m., November 25, 2015, Inc.. DATE AND PLACE OF for Spoken and Sign Language RECORDING: Recorded August Interpretation Services. Proposal specifications may be 23, 2006 Scott County Recorder, obtained by emailing mheller@ Document No. A749145. ASSIGNMENTS OF co.scott.mn.us or calling 952-4968369. Proposal specifications may MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Hudson also be obtained by visiting the City Savings Bank,FSB . Dated Scott County Government Center, November 21, 2014 Recorded Procurement Department, Shakopee, December 10, 2014, as Document Minnesota 55379-1220 or online at No. A970095. TRANSACTION AGENT: the official Scott County website at Mortgage Electronic Registration www.co.scott.mn.us The County reserves the right to Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S reject any and all proposals in the MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION complete discretion of the County. Advertisement of the request for NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: proposals is pursuant to Minnesota 100015700071683599 LENDER OR BROKER AND Statutes Sections 375.21, 471.345, MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR and all other applicable law. ON MORTGAGE: Published in the Belle Plaine STATED Herald on Wednesdays, November America's Wholesale Lender RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE 4 and 11, 2015. SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 22700 Sweeney Lane, Lakeville, MN 55044 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 081080070 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF NOTICE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY: Lot 7, Block 1, New HEARING Market Township Land Development FOR NEW OFF SALE Addition LIQUOR LICENSE FOR u4iC COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY BREWING IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL You are hereby notified that a AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: hearing will be held by the Scott $592,000.00 County Board of Commissioners AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED in the County Board Room of the TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF Scott County Government Center, NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: Minnesota on: $581,769.14 Tuesday November 17, 2015 at That prior to the commencement 9:30 A.M. of this mortgage foreclosure proPURPOSE OF HEARING: To ceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of receive input and comments on Mortgagee complied with all notice the proposed new Off Sale Liquor requirements as required by statute; License for u4iC Brewing in That no action or proceeding has Blakeley Township. been instituted at law or otherwise Oral and written comments will to recover the debt secured by said be accepted prior to or at the public mortgage, or any part thereof; hearing. PURSUANT to the power of sale For more information, please con- contained in said mortgage, the tact Tammy Willmore, Customer above described property will be Service Specialist at Scott County sold by the Sheriff of said county Customer Service (952) 496-8662 as follows: or Julie Hanson, Customer Service DATE AND TIME OF SALE: Supervisor, at (952) 496-8057. December 10, 2015 at 10:00 AM Published in the Belle Plaine PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott Herald on Wednesdays, November County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller 4 and 11, 2015. 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 repreSTATE OF MINNESOTA sentatives or assigns unless reduced COUNTY OF SCOTT to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. DISTRICT COURT JUDICIAL DISTRICT: FIRST §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE Court File Number: PROPERTY: If the real estate is 19WSCO15322 an owner-occupied, single-family Case Type: Conciliation dwelling, unless otherwise provided NOTICE and order for by law, the date on or before which HEARING the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinAlissa Schilling-Tyo stated under section 580.30 or the Julie Schilling-Tyo, property is not redeemed under secPlaintiff tion 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June vs. 10, 2016 unless that date falls on Joel Robert Franke, a weekend or legal holiday, in Joel Robert Franke dba Franke which case it is the next weekday, Mechanical, and unless the redemption period is Defendant reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Upon plaintiff's Application for Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED Service by Publication and the files and records of this action, the Court FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None finds: "THE TIME ALLOWED BY Personal service/service by certiFOR REDEMPTION fied mail on defendant could not LAW BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE be made. PERSONAL Publication in Soctt County, MORTGAGOR'S Minnesota might reasonably suc- R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ASSIGNS, MAY BE ceed in notifying respondent of this OR REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS proceeding. Therefore it is hereby IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA ordered: That a hearing on the Statement STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, AMONG of Claim filed on record in Dakota DETERMINING, County Conciliation Court be held OTHER THINGS, THAT THE PREMISES at 9:00 a.m. on 12/14/15, at the MORTGAGED Northern Svc. Ctr., 1 Mendota Rd. ARE IMPROVED WITH A DWELLING W., Suite 140, West St. Paul, MN RESIDENTIAL OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, 55118 That this Notice and Order for ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN Hearing be published in a County AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, legal newspaper once each week for AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: October 8, 2015 three consecutive weeks. Hudson City Savings Bank, FSB Dated: October 13, 2015 Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee Filed in First Judicial District, USSET, WEINGARDEN AND Dakota County, Administrator LIEBO, P.L.L.P. October 13, 2015. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee By the Court: of Mortgagee Tim D. Wermager 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Judge of District Court Minneapolis, MN 55416 Published in the Belle Plaine (952) 925-6888 Herald on Wednesdays, October 28 18 - 15-005466 FC and November 4 and 11, 2015. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 11 and 18, 2015.

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(continued from previous page) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 16, 2013 MORTGAGOR: Dennis N. Kiberu, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed April 30, 2013, Scott County Registrar of Titles, Document No. T222993 on Certificate of Title No. 50087. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated October 3, 2013 Filed October 9, 2013, as Document No. T226054. Said Mortgage being upon Registered Land. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 101010400592274530 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Bell State Bank & Trust RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6774 Falmouth Curve, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 273050360 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 10, Block 2, Classics at Southbridge 2nd Addition COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $274,800.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $272,035.27 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 3, 2016, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE

REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: September 30, 2015 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 15-006413 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 11 and 18, 2015.

COUNTY HIGHWAY PROJECT Bids Close December 1, 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, December 1, 2015, by Anthony J. Winiecki, 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: Two (2) story house, built circa 1990, with a gross living area of approximately 2,487 sq. ft. above grade with 8 rooms, including 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ bathrooms; an attached three (3) stall garage; and a detached two (2) stall garage. The building described above is located in the Township of Blakeley at a street address of 15801 Blakeley Trail, Belle Plaine, 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 in its lower left corner with “Sealed Bid for 15801 Blakeley Trail” 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 October 30, 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, November 4, 11 and 18, 2015.

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA sentatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 17, 2016, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: October 13, 2015 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 15-006791 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 21, 28 and November 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2015.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTIFICATION OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the mortgage dated October 28, 2005, executed by Mark A. Brandt and Jessica A. Brandt, husband and wife, as mortgagors, to TCF National Bank, a national banking association, as mortgagee, recorded in the office of the Registrar of Titles of Scott County, Minnesota, on November 9, 2005, as Document No. T 172243, which mortgage conveyed and mortgaged the following described property, which property is registered land, situated in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota, which property has a street address of 17384 Deerfield Drive Southeast, Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372, and tax identification number 254000520: Lot 11, Block 3, Deerfield Ninth Addition, Scott County, Minnesota That the original principal amount secured by said mortgage was $250,000.00; that there has been compliance with any condition precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by said mortgage and foreclosure of said mortgage required by said mortgage, any note secured thereby, or any statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt remaining secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there is claimed to be due upon said mortgage and is due thereon at the date of this notice, the sum of $262,254.52 in principal and interest. That by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the said mortgage will be foreclosed by the sale of the above described premises with appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota, at the Sheriff's office in the Law Enforcement Center, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, Minnesota, on December 3, 2015, at 10:00 o'clock a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, to pay the amount then due on said mortgage, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorneys' fees as allowed by law, in accordance with the provisions of said mortgage. The time allowed by law for redemption by the mortgagors, their personal representatives or assigns, is six (6) months from the date of said sale. 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. If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on June 3, 2016, unless the foreclosure is postponed pursuant to Minn. Stat. §580.07, or the redemption period is reduced to five (5) weeks under Minn. Stat. §582.032. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT BY A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: October 21, 2015 TCF National Bank FOLEY & MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P. By: Karl K. Heinzerling Atty. No. 142475

Attorneys for Mortgagee 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1200 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 21, 28 and November 4, 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: December 9, 2003 MORTGAGOR: Stewart Ward and Jeanne Ward, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 9, 2004 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A641206. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-2. Dated May 8, 2006 Recorded June 2, 2006, as Document No. A740780, corrected by Corrective Assignment dated June 25, 2011, recorded July 15, 2011 as document no. A883920. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100267400002524591 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: American Equity Mortgage, Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 7374 Windsor Drive North, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 272710070 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 3, Block 2, Southbridge 3rd Addition COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $190,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $156,530.27 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 14, 2016 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on July 14, 2016 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: October 21, 2015 The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 18 - 15-006384 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 28 and November 4, 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 2015.

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THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 5, 2012 MORTGAGOR: Jonathan Ciaciura, single man. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Marketplace Home Mortgage, LLC, a limited liability company its successors and assigns. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 15, 2013 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A926400. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association. Dated May 19, 2014 Recorded June 3, 2014, as Document No. A959104. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100249120000476866 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Marketplace Home Mortgage, LLC, a limited liability company RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 523 4th Avenue East, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 270018260 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The East 10 feet of Lot 3, all of Lot 4 and the West 30 feet of Lot 5, Enlargement of Block 166, Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $166,920.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $164,495.11 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 17, 2016 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: October 15, 2015 U.S. 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 19 - 15-007402 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 28 and November 4, 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 2015.

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 15, 2003 MORTGAGOR: Jeffrey F. Peer and Lorraine D. Peer, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Tradition Mortgage. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 13, 2004 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A641820. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: ABN Amro Mortgage Group, Inc.. Dated October 15, 2003 Recorded January 13, 2004, as Document No. A641821. And thereafter assigned to: Green Tree Servicing LLC now known as Ditech Financial LLC. Dated December 23, 2014 Recorded December 24, 2014, as Document No. A970974. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Tradition Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 16913 Wilderness Trail Southeast, Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 253180160 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 16, Block 1, Wilderness Ponds COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $276,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $133,302.97 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 22, 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 twelve (12) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on December 22, 2016 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: October 23, 2015 Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 6 - 15-007046 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, November 4, 11, 18, 25 and December 2 and 9, 2015.

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College in St. Peter but because the GAC volleyball team is playing at home this postseason, the venue was changed to MSU, where this Saturday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s section championship will also be played. The North and South subsection champions will meet at 7:45 p.m. for the right to head to St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Xcel Energy Center for next weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state Class 2A tournament. Kenyon-Wanamingo (29-4) is the No. 1 seed in the South Subsection and will square off against No. 2 seed NRHEG (14-11) in Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first subsection championship match at MSU, which is set to begin at 6 p.m. Belle Plaine and Jordan will follow. The Tigers and Jordan will be meeting for a third time this season â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Belle Plaine winning 3-0 in Jordan on Sept. 10 and Jordan winning 3-2 in Belle Plaine on Oct. 6. Tigers 3, Holy Family 0 The Tigers took less than an hour to eliminate Holy Family Catholic by counts of 25-10, 25-13, 25-14 in the subsection quarterfinals Thursday night at the BPHS gym. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The girls opened our playoff run determined and focused, taking care of Holy Family efficiently,â&#x20AC;? said Belle Plaine coach Cassie Koch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was nice to get some of our reserves in on the action and see them be successful in those opportunities.â&#x20AC;? Statistical leaders for the Tigers were Mariena Hayden (17 kills, four digs and three ace serves); Danielle Taylor (27 set assists, 11 digs and three ace serves); Kaylee Hentges (six kills); McKenzie Koepp (five kills); Taylor Kruger (three kills, five digs and six set assists); Elizabeth Johnson (eight digs and one set assist); Dakotah Poitra (one kill, six digs and three ace serves); Paige Narveson (three set assists); Lauren Johnson (one dig and one ace serve); and Morgan Kruger (one kill). Tigers 3, Glencoe-SL 0 The next stop on the road to the state tournament was New

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Prague High School, neutral site for Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North Subsection semifinal match against a strong Glencoe-Silver Lake team, which entered the match with a record of 26-5. It was the Tigers who will continue on to Mankato following a 2517, 25-13, 25-20 sweep of the Panthers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Glencoe-SL played exceptional defense, challenging our offense to swing, swing and swing again,â&#x20AC;? Koch said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As they keyed on our leading attackers, our other players did an excellent job of capitalizing on their opportunities to score. Although not a defensive style we typically play, it was good to exercise our free ball and shot coverage in preparation for any team ahead.â&#x20AC;? Hayden had her usual big night, slamming 20 kills and adding eight digs and five ace serves. Poitra contributed 10 kills, seven digs and two ace serves. Koepp and Hentges both had four kills, the latter of whom also had an ace serve. Johnson had 12 digs, while Kruger contributed nine digs and three kills. Taylor had 36 set assists and two digs. Ally Anderson had one kill and Narveson two digs. 2015 BPHS Volleyball Results and Remaining Schedule Sept. 1 vs. LS-H W 3-0

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Sept. 8 at TCU W 3-0 Sept. 10 at Jordan W 3-0 Sept. 15 at SW Christ. W 3-1 Sept. 17 at LS-H W 3-0 Sept. 24 vs. TCU W 3-0 Sept. 25-26 at Class 2A Showcase Tourn. vs. Concordia L 1-1 vs. vs. MCW W 2-0 vs. H-Murray W 2-0 vs. Heritage C. W 2-0 vs. Melrose W 2-0 vs. St. Croix W 2-1 Sept. 29 vs. N. Prague W 3-0 Oct. 1 at Mayer Luth. W 3-0 Oct. 5 at Waconia W 3-2 Oct. 6 vs. Jordan L 3-2 Oct. 8 at NYA W 3-0 Oct. 10 at Bloomington Jeff. Tournament vs. Burnsville W 2-0 vs. Edina JV W 2-0 vs. N. Branch W 2-0 vs. Winona W 2-0 Eighth-grader Emily Berger (No. 668) placed sixth overall at Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s section meet at Oct. 13 vs. Chaska W 3-2 Montgomery National Golf Club. It marks the 11th year in a row that a Belle Plaine girl has Oct. 15 at Chanhassen W 3-0 qualified for state. Oct. 22 vs. S.E. W 3-0 Oct. 24 at Chaska Tourney vs. TRF W 2-0 vs. Cretin DH W 2-0 vs. Eagan L 2-0 vs. Chaska W 2-1 Section Tournament Oct. 29 vs. HFC W 3-0 Nov. 2 vs. G-SL W 3-0 Nov. 5 vs. Jordan at MSU Nov. 7 TBA at MSU Nov. 12-14 State Tourney at Xcel Energy

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(continued from page 13) Yahnke, Tyler Grieves, Luke and Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Siemon, Sam Gavin, Josiah (9-1). Schatz and Dylin Helfrey, 2015 BPHS Football TCU, 9-1, will advance to Results take on unbeaten Pierz in the Aug. 24 at NYA W 33-6 state semifinals this Friday night Aug. 28 vs. Alb. Lea W 48-14 at Park Center High School in Sept. 4 at Jordan W 37-17 Brooklyn Park. Pierz defeated Sept. 11 at Waseca L 26-14 Members of the BPHS cross country teams showed some disappointment following ThursAlbany 9-0 in the quarterfinals Sept. 18 vs. New Ulm W 55-6 dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s section meet when it was announced that they had not qualified for the state meet. Saturday at St. Cloud State Sept. 25 at TCU L 25-13 University. Oct. 2 vs. St. Peter W 35-7 The TCU/Pierz winner will Oct. 9 vs. Marshall W 39-35 (continued from page 13) play in the state Class 3A chamSection Tournament pionship Nov. 14 at TCF Bank Coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comments St. Olaf College. Oct. 14 vs. W-M W 42-21 1A girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; race starts at 1 p.m. Stadium against the winner of Oct. 20 Prov. Acad. W 49-14 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; finish was their Jordan, which finished second the other semifinal between W 34-6 to Belle Plaine at the previous best ever and four of the seven Jackson County Central (8-2) Oct. 24 G-SL weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Minnesota River Con- runners had personal bests,â&#x20AC;? State Tournament ference Championships, was said Belle Plaine coach Steve Oct. 31 vs. TCU L 41-24 Fairmont was the runaway led by Owen Keiser and Symon Schroeder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We ran up against winner in Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s section Keiser, who placed third and some very quality opponents in with a tally of 61 points. 10th overall among 157 racers. Fairmont and Martin County Deer Hunting meet Joining the Cardinals at state The individual medalist was West. They have been there beThe Scott County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of- 6367, 651-296-6157 or 800from Section 2A will be Martin senior John Roth of LCWM/ fore and it will take a great efOpener fice is hosting free CD Course 366-8917, or e-mail to info. County West, which was sec- Nicollet with a time of 16:32, fort to unseat them. In 2006, we Youth Snowmobile Training on dnr@state.mn.us. Saturday ond with 107 points. which was six seconds ahead finished in fourth. Dec. 12-13. The training is for You will not be allowed to of Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthropâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the boys, it was their Belle Plaine, with five runners Youth ages 11-15. The classes participate in the classroom re- Deer hunters will soon head second best team finish ever will be offered from 8 a.m. to view/performance test unless out to the fields and forests in in the top 38 among the 137 rac- Javier Victorino. Senior Dylan Bigaouette (last year they were third),â&#x20AC;? noon and noon to 4 p.m. on you have first completed the anticipation of the firearms deer ers, was third with 132 points. both days. Youth Snowmobile Safety CD. opener that gets underway a Bergerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sixth-place time was placed 18th overall for Belle Schroeder continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a Students only have to attend The following was taken off half-hour before sunrise on Sat- 19:55, which was 24 seconds Plaine with a time of 17:29. very close race and Jordan has behind individual medalist and Rounding out the top five for a team with two low scorers one of the four-hour classes. the Minnesota DNR website: urday, Nov. 7. The snowmobiles will be pro- The CD-based youth snow- â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many hunters look forward to senior Tierney Winter of WEM/ the Tigers were freshman Elliot and that is hard to beat in a big vided and we ask that attend- mobile safety training class is deer season all year as a way to JWP (19:31). Jenna Pavich of Rudd (21st in 17:34), sopho- meet. ees do not bring their own an introductory class designed enjoy nature and the outdoors, Fairmont was second in 19:33, more Kyle Siemon (27th in â&#x20AC;&#x153;We (boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; teams) snowmobiles. Children will be primarily for the snowmobile and reconnect with family,â&#x20AC;? said followed by Beth Stevermer of 17:57), senior Sam Gregory had a great year with many imresponsible for bringing the ap- rider with little or no experi- Steve Merchant, wildlife popu- United South Central (19:39), (30th in 18:00) and eighth- portant improvements made, propriate clothing depending ence in snowmobile operation. lations and regulations program Katelyn Barclay of Jordan grader Ben Hunsader (41st in including the conference cham(19:47) and Marissa White- 18:17). pionships, and if I know these on weather as well as a snowmanager with the Minnesota Team Standings kids, they are going to come mobile helmet. Prior to attend- Students obtain and study the Department of Natural Resourc- head of Martin County West G-SL (103), Jordan (126), back next year having learned ing this training, children are safety information on the inter- es. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hunters also enjoy seeing (19:52). Loyola (134), Belle something from this year deterresponsible for contacting the active CD at their own pace in deer, and the good news is there Joining Berger on the 5,000- Mankato Plaine (137), Martin County Minnesota DNR and obtaining the comfort of their own home should be more deer out there meter course for Belle Plaine West (157), GFW (163), St. mined to reach their goals.â&#x20AC;? under the guidance of a parent were senior Alissa Schultz (17th James Area (216), Fairmont Schroeder added that this an interactive CD. or guardian. Depending on the this year.â&#x20AC;? Prior to attending the class, youthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s age and experience, the Deer populations are on the rise in 20:51), seventh-grader Jor- (223), Tri-City United (235), marks the 11th year in a row children must preregister by CD should take approximately following a milder winter and a dyn Williams (35th in 21:37), LCWM/Nicollet (276), Blue that a Belle Plaine cross counfreshman Cassie Stolt (36th Earth Area (279), NYA (281), calling 952-496-8322, Mon- 2-4 hours to complete. conservative hunting season last in 21:38) and senior Danika St. Peter (297), MVL (350), try runner has qualified for the day through Friday between 8 Maple River (402), USC (428), state meet. Berger is the fourth year. This season will again be a Schroeder (38th in 21:40). Once they complete the CD, a.m. and 4 p.m. Space is limLS-H (487), Medford (501), girl in that string. Holly Trost conservative one, which means Team Standings WEM/JWP (519), St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/ started it off in 2005 and 2006, ited. Please have the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s full students print out a â&#x20AC;&#x153;voucher fewer antlerless deer permits name, date of birth, address and of completionâ&#x20AC;? and look on the were issued. Harvesting fewer Fairmont (61), Martin County Sleepy Eye (523), NRHEG followed by Erika Schneider in 2007 and 2008, and Janessa phone number available when DNR website to find and regis- does allows deer populations to West (107), Belle Plaine (132), (593), Sibley East (619). Meuleners from 2009 to 2014. you call. A parent must be ter for a one-day Snowmobile grow and helps provide more NYA (148), LCWM/Nicollet available to sign a waiver at the Safety CD class in their area. opportunity in the future. (164), Jordan, (183), Mankato The one day class includes beginning of the class. 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H.S. Volleyball

Tigers Two Wins Away from State Will Take on Jordan Thursday Night at MSU

by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School volleyball team’s quest to return to the state tournament next week remains on course following a pair of victories in the Section 2AA, North Subsection Tournament – 3-0 over No. 8 seed Holy Family Catholic Thursday night in Belle Plaine and 3-0 over No. 4 seed Glencoe-Silver Lake this past Monday night in New Prague. The top-seeded Tigers, 27-3, who have also held the No. 1 ranking the state in Class 2A all season, will take on No. 2 seed Jordan (21-9) in the North SubThe Tigers’ Marcus Walsh, just a sophomore, pictured against TCU Saturday, had nine TDs section championship approximately 7:45 p.m. this Thursday in four postseason games. at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The North and South subsection championship matches were originally scheduled to be played at Gustavus Adolphus

H.S. Football

Tigers Can’t Hold Off Titans QB Luke Narveson Injured in Second Quarter, Can’t Return

by Dan Ruud It was a delightful start to a Halloween afternoon for the Belle Plaine High School football team before things took a haunting turn in the state Class 3A quarterfinals against TriCity United at Lakeville North High school. Not only did the Tigers blow a 14-0 lead, but they had to play the second half without their big-play senior quarterback Luke Narveson. It was Narveson who got things rolling for Belle Plaine with an 87-yard touchdown run to make it 7-0 early in the game. He then intercepted and returned a pass that set up a 1-yard touchdown run by sophomore Marcus Walsh, making it 14-0 still in the first quarter. It then became TCU senior running back Aaron Chimal’s show for much of the second quarter as he scored three unanswered touchdowns on runs of 1, 18 and 8 yards, respectively, to put the Titans on top 21-14. Narveson scored his second TD of the day on a 3-yard run to tie the score but Chimal returned the ensuing kickoff 94 yards to put TCU back on top 28-21 heading into halftime. Ruben Baltierrez, who made good on all three of his extrapoint kicks in what was a stellar season for the senior kicker, accounted for the only score of the third quarter with a 29yard field goal, making it 28-24 with a lot of football still to be played. Unfortunately for Belle Plaine, Narveson was not a part of that remaining football. In fact, he had to sit out the entire second half due to a shoulder injury sustained late in the second quarter. Backup quarterback Carsen Ladd, a sophomore, took over and the Titans’ defense limited the Tigers to just Baltierrez’s field goal. TCU put the game out of reach with a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter – a 3-yard TD toss from senior quarterback Trevor Smisek to senior tight end Trey Krautkremer and a 13-yard run by junior running back Jordan Simonette. “I am so proud of this group of young men and getting Belle

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The Tigers’ Taylor Kruger fired a shot past a Holy Family Catholic defender Thursday night at the BPHS gym.

The Tigers’ Matt Nelson (No. 20) and Branden Schulz brought down TCU’s Aaron Chimal Saturday at Lakeville.

Belle Plaine libero Elizabeth Johnson had numerous serve receives and digs against Holy Family Catholic Thursday night at the BPHS gym.

H.S. Cross Country

Belle Plaine Boys’ and Girls’ Teams Come Up A Bit Short of State Meet Emily Berger Qualifies Individually

Belle Plaine quarterback Luke Narveson’s high school football career ended shortly after this pass attempt against TriCity United Saturday in Lakeville. He was injured in the second quarter and could not play in the second half. Plaine back to the state tournament,” said Tigers coach Justin Johnston. “Saturday didn’t go the way we wanted it to but it doesn’t take away from the accomplishments of this group in anyway. I think they did an excellent job of setting the bar higher for the next group of football teams in Belle Plaine. This year’s group had talent, toughness and a strong work ethic in the weight room and I know that will influence the underclassmen to set our sights higher. Thank you to the seniors for all they gave to the

program.” Playing their final high school football game for Belle Plaine were 22 seniors. Included (in order listed on the roster) were Jonny Vinkemeier, Baltierrez, Mitch Stier, Shane Buege, Branden Schulz, Narveson, Jeremy Buszmann, Danny McCann, Alex Holmbeck, Dylan Johnson, Paul Nasby, Wally Schultz, Josh Juaire, Dustin Dopp, Ryan Schmitt, Jared Kalal, Taylor

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Belle Plaine defenders had their hands full bringing down TCU runners Saturday.

by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School boys’ and girls’ cross country teams had their sights set high at Montgomery’s National Golf Club Thursday, and although they finished high in their respective Section 2A team standings, neither reached their desired plateau, which was a top-two finish and state tournament berth. The Belle Plaine girls placed third in their 20-team field, while the boys were fourth among 22 teams. The Tigers’ Emily Berger, an eighth-grader, qualified for the state Class 1A individual meet set for this Saturday at St. Olaf College in Northfield. She did so by placing sixth in a section field of 137 runners. The Class

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Belle Plaine’s Sam Gregory, left, and Kellen Bergs worked their way through the course during Thursday’s section meet at Montgomery National Golf Club.

Belle Plaine’s Cassie Stolt (No. 674) finished 36th among 137 runners at Thursday’s section meet at Montgomery National Golf Club.

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Halloween in Belle Plaine

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The annual Halloween trick-or-treating in downtown Belle Plaine drew several hundred children to the area Friday afternoon (Oct. 30) after school. Businesses greeted children and adults with plenty of treats as a prelude to Saturday evening.

Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festivities began with a parade of Chatfield Elementary School first- and secondgraders around the Belle Plaine Senior High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South Gym.

Keeping the streets safe Friday were super heroes -- (front, from left) Iron Man Jaxon Overline, Batman Jack MacDonald, Captain America Austin Overline and (back) Black widow Andrea Gerres.

Laura Ingalls Wilder (aka Chris Skluzacek) joined the quartet of (from left) Josh Meyer, Nikki Meyer, Deasia Gilbert and DeCorion Gilbert. Sidewalks throughout downtown were crowded with trick-or-treaters Friday afternoon. They roamed the streets steadily from 3 to 5 p.m.

The Three Sombreros -- (back row, from left) Connor Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Maximus Conrad and Matthew Olson joined (front) Katey Borresen and Jack Hatzler trick-or-treating Friday.

A warm, sunny afternoon made for great trick-or-treating weather Friday. The staff at Canopy Group on East Main Street was lauded for getting into the spirit of Halloween with decorations on the front of the building.

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