Belle plaine herald october 7, 2015 by Belle Plaine Herald

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Scenic Byway Races This Saturday The trees in the river valley are near the peak of their autumn colors just in time for this Saturday’s fifth annual Scenic Byway races in Belle Plaine. Featured again this year will be a half-marathon, 5K and Kids Fun Run. As of Friday morning, approximately 225 people had preregistered for the races, which is slightly ahead of last year’s pace, when a total of 252 runners registered (144 in the halfmarathon and 108 in the 5K). If you have not yet registered, you can do so online (Belle Plaine Festivals and Events) or in person starting at 7 a.m. Saturday at Court Square Park, headquarters of the day’s activities.

The 50th Annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup drew thousands of spectators to see about 1,000 buffalo relocated from the prairie and grasslands of Custer State Park to a corral Friday (Sept. 25). Belle Plaine’s Rob Edberg worked the roundup on horseback, helping to move the buffalo into the corral area.

The cost for the half-marathon is $50 and for the 5K it’s $30. The Kids Fun Run is $10. There’s also a two-person relay option for the half-marathon, the cost of which is $70. The Kids Fun Run (for ages 10 years and under) will start at 8:45 a.m., followed by the halfmarathon at 9 a.m. and the 5K at 9:20 a.m. All races begin and end at Court Square Park. Chip timing will be provided for the half-marathon and 5K races. The half-marathon, relay and 5K courses are USATF certified. Awards will go to the overall male and female win-

Races

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Council Says Now is Not the Rob Edberg Gets a Chance Time to Rename Prairie Park

to Ride With the Buffalo

B.P. Man Picked for Roundup

There’s a whole bunch of cowboy in Rob Edberg. Give him the chance and he’d no doubt rather spend more time in a saddle than behind a desk. The Belle Plaine native took advantage of the chance of a lifetime to spend a week riding in Custer State Park and work as one of the 20 outside riders chosen by lottery to work the annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup at the park Friday, Sept. 25. The roundup moves about 1,000 buffalo from the grassland and prairie sections of the 71,000-square-mile state park in southwestern South Dakota to corral areas. In the corrals, the buffalo are branded and vaccinated. A portion of the herd will be sold off at auction. They’ll be replaced by between 300 and 400 calves born the following spring, said Craig

Edberg is a skilled horsemen. He won the right to ride in the roundup via a lottery.

Pugsley, Custer State Park’s visitor services coordinator. Relocating 1,000 buffalo is no small task. Edberg made the trip to southwestern South Dakota with his wife, Eydie and friend Julie Studnicka. They were gone Sept. 20-26. With the breeding season completed by the end of Au-

gust, the mares and bulls have parted ways. For a few weeks before the roundup, wranglers working for the park service head out into the prairie and grassland on the eastern and southern sections of the park to find clusters of mares and their

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by Dan Ruud In what was an emotional 30 minutes for members of the Belle Plaine City Council and a couple of dozen people in attendance in support of renaming the city’s softball field from Prairie Park to Jerry Connolly Memorial Field, the council Monday night opted (for the time being) to uphold the city’s policy that states a person must be deceased for a minimum of 10 years before such a change can occur. The park board had also recommended keeping the name Prairie Park, but like the council, discussed ways to memorialize the late Jerry Connolly by adding amenities in his honor at the park such as park benches, which was approved by the council during the regular meeting that preceded the work session, the latter of which was devoted only to the requested renaming of the park. The two dozen people in attendance at the workshop was just a small sampling of individuals who want the park renamed Jerry Connolly Memorial Field as the group has obtained over 600 signatures on a petition asking for just that. Connolly was found dead

Ray and Mary Connolly, parents of the late Jerry Connolly, were among those in attendance at Monday night’s workshop discussion involving the requested renaming of the Prairie Park softball field to Jerry Connolly Memorial Field.

Aug. 5 at the city’s wastewater Brady Hartmann, the group’s treatment plant, where he was spokesman, explained in the the longtime plant manager. He Council had worked for the city of Belle (continued on page 4) Plaine for 23 years.

Area Man Arrested in Jordan After Chaska Shootings

The man who shot two people Thursday night after returning his son to a former girlfriend’s house in Chaska was arrested Friday in Jordan. Joshua Gilpin is being held in the Carver County Jail. He was arrested Friday (Oct. 2) for first-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault after an overnight manhunt. The shooting occurred Thursday (Oct. 1) around 9:30 p.m., at 3625 County Road 140 on Chaska’s west side. Joshua Gilpin had just returned his 4-yearold son to his former girlfriend -- Heidi Sue Robling, 29 – at Trinity Lutheran Church’s congregation will celebrate the church’s 125th anniversary Sun- her parents’ house after a visitation. There, he allegedly shot day, Oct. 11. Robling while inside the house and his own father, Robert Raymond Gilpin, 60, who was waiting for his son outside the house. The elder Gilpin accompaably never dreamed the church nied his son when returning the Trinity they founded would be around child. He was found in the front (continued on page 8) in 2015. yard of the house, wounded. Sunday, Oct. 11, the Trinity Both he and Robling were in Lutheran congregation is hostcritical condition Friday, but ing a special worship service to expected to survive, according The 17 members who founded celebrate the historic anniverto a Chaska Police Department Trinity Lutheran Church prob- sary. It will be held at 3 p.m. press release.

Trinity Lutheran Church Celebrating 125th Anniversary Special Service, Dinner Set for Sunday, Oct. 11

Tuesday (Oct. 6), Hennepin County Medical Center would release no information on the two shooting victims. Joshua Gilpin fled on foot after the shooting, starting an overnight search. A handgun was reportedly found at the scene of the shooting. Joshua Gilpin was arrested without incident Friday morning around 11:30 a.m. at a house on the 200 block of Mertens Street in Jordan, near the intersection of Mertens and Highway 282. Police said he occasionally lives there with his parents in Jordan.

Jordan police said a search of the area in Chaska was conducted by the Chaska Police Department and Carver County Sheriff’s Office. As the Chaska Police Department investigated, police learned Gilpin was potentially inside of the house in Jordan. A perimeter around the house in Jordan was set up by the Jordan Police Department and the Scott County Sheriff’s Office early Friday to contain the area around the residence. The Chaska Police Department drafted and secured a search warrant to search the residence for Gilpin. The Scott County/Carver County/Tri-City SWAT team assisted by the Bloomington Police Department SWAT team entered and searched the residence. Gilpin was not found in the house. School in Jordan was delayed for two hours Friday morning. The district’s buildings were in a ‘soft lockdown.’ They were allowed to move within the buildings. Students were bussed between buildings.

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$8,000 Raised

Mindy Meierbachtol, playing for MAINSTREET, smacked this pitch for a triple during Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jerry Connolly Memorial Softball Tournament at Prairie Park. Meierbachtol just beat the tag at third base, which was being covered by Jon Ostendorf of Shakopeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prison Purses. The tournament was in honor of Jerry Connolly, who was a local softball enthusiast, including being an umpire for the Belle Plaine Softball Association for many years. The tournament, including a silent auction, beanbag tournament and concessions, raised about $8,000, which will go to Dollars for Scholars in Connollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name.

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$10,000 Earned Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Buick Drive for Your Students fund-raiser sponsored by Matt Saxe ChevroletBuick in Belle Plaine attracted a record 532 test drivers, which earned the Belle Plaine High School Choir Department the maximum $10,000. The previous record was 327. Matt Saxe credited BPHS choir director Cheryl Gorton and many volunteer students for the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success. Many of those students helped lure potential test drivers to the dealership from several strategic intersections in town, including this group who was stationed in front of the dealership. Pictured in the Tiger costume is Lauren Johnson. To her left are Tyson Fahey, Colin Schultz, Griffin Ruud, Jake Pingalore and Mitchell Koepp, all of whom are choir students.

Kilkenny, Ireland, Visitors Help Locals Celebrate Half Way to St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Shamrock Division, met in Belle Plaine for its September meeting and was honored by a visit from the mayor of Kilkenny, Ireland. Dr. Tim Halloran of Belle Plaine is president of the local Hibernians. Eoin Hennessy of Kilkenny, Ireland, who spoke at the Hibernian meeting, and its Mayor Joe Malone were in Kilkenny, Minn., Sept. 17 to attend the Half Way to St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day festivities. In turn, the mayor of Kilkenny, Minn., Kevin Taffe, has been to the St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebration in Kilkenny, Ireland, the last three years. In 2013, the cities of Kilkenny, Ireland, and Kilkenny Minn., became â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sister Citiesâ&#x20AC;? to acknowledge their long relationship. An agreement was signed in the Kilkenny Castle in Kilkenny, Ireland, in 2013 to seal the relationship. Kilkenny, Ireland, and Kilkenny, Minn., have special connections. In the 1850s, a teacher named Dennis Doyle left

Shamrock Division Hibernian President Tim Halloran of Belle Plaine, left, welcomed Eoin Hennessy from Kilkenny, Ireland, to a recent Hibernian meeting. Kilkenny, Ireland, and traveled to the United States. He eventually settled in the Kilkenny area of Minnesota. Doyle helped establish the local post office, and since the office needed a name, he called it after his hometown of Kilkenny, Ireland. The name caught on and con-

tinues proudly to this day. Doyle came from a parish in Kilkenny, Ireland, that included the future Archbishop of St Paul, John Ireland, and the designer of the White House, James Hoban. Mayor Taffe (Kilkenny, Minn.) is Doyleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great-greatgrandson.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Invited....

Pizza Feast Jim Erickson, left, and Jim Fogarty were among a number of Belle Plaine Lions Club members helping prepare and serve pizza at Friday eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All-You-Can-Eat Homecoming Pizza Feed at Oak Crest Elementary School. The popular event once again attracted a number of community members prior to Friday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s football game. The Lions Club donates proceeds from the annual event to community projects.

The Mayor and City Council invite you to the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the

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American Legion Auxiliary News by Diane Otto, Unit #144 Secretary The10.7.15 American Legion Auxiliary Unit #144 met on Sept. 11.4.15 10 as a joint meeting with the Post12.2.15 and SAL. Our charter was draped in memory of Millie 1.6.15 Honebrink. Upcoming events are Vets Club2.3.16 Steak and Shrimp Fry on Oct. 9, SAL Omelette Breakfast 3.2.16 on Oct. 11, Flag Retirement and 4.6.16 Potluck on Oct. 17 and Fiesta Night on Oct. 24. A box for flags to be retired is located outside the front door at the Vets Club. Our next meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Belle Plaine Vets Club. New members are welcome! For more information, contact Ruth Westphal at 612-839-8141 or visit www.ALAforVeterans. org. Membership renewals can also be done on this website. October lunch hostesses are Marilee Schwichtenberg, Deb Schroeder, Jennifer Winter, Dawn Winter and Jessica Nagel. Hope to see you there!

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Deaths

Gephard “Gep” Durenberger Gephard “Gep” Durenberger, 79, of Henderson passed away Oct. 1 at his home in Henderson. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, October 8 at 9 a.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Le Sueur. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Le Sueur.

Elmira Otto Elmira Otto, 90, of Belle Plaine, passed away on September 30, 2015 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Funeral Service was at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6 at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Rev. Mark Johnson ofﬁciated. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. on Monday at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine and one hour prior to the service at church on Tuesday morning. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery in Belle Plaine. Elmira was born in Tyrone Township, Le Sueur County, to Fred and Minnie (Latzke) Krentz. She attended country school and Le Sueur High School. On May 4, 1948 she married Alfred Otto at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Blakeley Township. They farmed in Blakeley Township until moving to town in 1995. She worked at The Lutheran Home for 16 years. Elmira was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, volunteered at the Vet’s Club, meals on wheels and St. John Altar Guild. She enjoyed playing cards, baking, watching TV game shows and word search. Elmira is survived by her children, Barbara (Michael) Smith of Burnsville, David (Mary) Otto of Belle Plaine, Cynthia (David) Lynch of Cologne; son-in-law, Eugene Seydel of Willmar; 10 grandchildren, Evan Seydel, Jena Rogers, Lauren and Zach Smith, Katie and Claire Otto, Nate, Matt, Jessie and Mari Lynch; sister, Lois King of Le Sueur; brothers, Maynard (Doris) and Frederick Krentz of Belle Plaine; brother-in-law, Elmer Koepp of Belle Plaine; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Debra in 1970; husband, Alfred in 2007; daughter, Sandra Seydel in 2008; brother, Earl and Delores Krentz; in-laws, Ben and Eleanora Sellnow, Art and Florence Otto, Eunice Krentz and Clara Koepp.

Lenore B. Zellman Lenore Bernice Zellman, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Waconia Good Samaritan Center. She had reached the age of 96 years, 4 months and 10 days. Memorial service will be at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 7 at West Union Lutheran Church of Cologne. Visitation is one hour prior to service. Interment at Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Service Cokato, Minnesota. Lenore was born on May 19, 1919 to Otto F. and Alma (Pehrson) Zellmann in Hancock Township, Carver County, Minnesota. She was conﬁrmed at West Union Lutheran Church on November 27, 1932 by Rev. Miller. Lenore attended District 24 School for eight years and then Belle Plaine High School for four years. She worked at Gotha Store during high school. She graduated from Belle Plaine High School on May 29, 1936. After graduation, she moved to St. Paul and worked at The Emporium department store. Lenore was a lingerie buyer and made several trips each year to New York to see the fashions and order the new merchandise for the store. After the Emporium closed she was a buyer of accessories for The House of Large Sizes which is ironic as she was a little lady. After retirement, she moved to Cokato to help care for her mother. Lenore became a volunteer driver and the Volunteer Coordinator for Wright County. In June 2010, Lenore moved to West view Acres Senior Living in Waconia to be closer to family. In May 2015, after a fall, she moved to Waconia Good Samaritan Care Center. She enjoyed her nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews. Lenore sent cards for everyone’s birthday and gave books to the younger generation at Christmas. She was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling with family and friends. She is survived by niece, Diane (Don) Koepp of Belle Plaine; nephews and spouses, Lowell (Diane) Zellmann of New Ulm, LuAnn Zellmann of St.Cloud, Layton (Linda) Zellman of Chanhassen, Larry Zellman of Belle Plaine, Les (Kristi) Zellmann of St. James, Loren (Brenda) Zellman of Savage; 20 great-nieces and nephews; and 34 great-great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Burton (as a small child) and brother and sister-in-law, Leslie and Mildred Zellmann; nephews and nieces, Leon and Susie Zellmann, Lance Zellmann and Lois Zellman.

50th Anniversary Open House Please join

Joe and Bernice O’Brien

and their family in celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary Sunday, October 18, 2015 2:00 p.m. Social Hour 3:00 p.m. Irish Dancers 4:00 p.m. Dinner

New Prague Park Ballroom 300 Lexington Ave. South New Prague, MN 56071 No gifts please.

Evelyn Holste Evelyn Holste, 97, of Arden Hills and formerly of Belle Plaine, passed away on September 29, 2015 at the Johanna Shores Nursing Home in Arden Hills. Funeral Service was at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 2 at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Rev. Sarah Timian ofﬁciated. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at church on Friday morning. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery in Belle Plaine. Evelyn was born in Belle Plaine on September 10, 1918 to Fredrick and Violet (Payne) Brenke. She grew up in Belle Plaine and married Gilbert Holste on September 9, 1937 at St. John Lutheran. They worked as caretakers for large estates on Lake Minnetonka until 1954. Gilbert later became disabled and Evy became his caregiver for almost 50 years. In 1967 they moved to Birch Lake in Hackensack where they lived and Evy worked for over 35 years. They then lived in Waconia for eight years before moving to assisted living and nursing facilities. She is survived by her son, Darrell (Ethel Mae) Holste of Plymouth; daughter, Donna (John) Wilson of Minnetonka; grandchildren, Robert (Nancy Wilson, Don (Ann) Wilson, Todd (Ann) Holste, Deanna Holste; ﬁve great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Brenke of Albert Lea; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; seven siblings and her husband. The family of Evelyn would prefer memorials to St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine or the American Cancer Society.

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Wednesday, Oct. 7 Beef Lasagna, Italian Green Beans, Fresh Fruit, Italian Bread w/Marg., Apple Strudel Bites Thursday, Oct. 8 Corn Chowder, Hot BBQ Turkey on Whole Wheat Bun, Cole Slaw, Banana Bar Friday, Oct. 9 Stuffed Green Pepper (Beef, Rice, Marinara Sauce), Fresh Fruit, White Dinner Roll w/ Marg., Lemon Bar RCD Lemon Cake Monday, Oct. 12 Columbus Day - site closed Tuesday, Oct. 13 Oktoberfest Bratwurst on a Bun OR: SR Chicken on a Bun, Mustard Packet, Potato Salad, Squash, Ginger Cookie Wednesday, Oct. 14 Citrus Herb Chicken Breast w/Orange Cranberry Glaze, Scalloped Potatoes, 4-Way Veggie Blend, Potato Roll w/ Marg., Frosted Yellow Cake RCD Unfrosted Cake

Deborah Stier Deborah Kay Stier, 58, of Belle Plaine, passed away at the University of Minnesota-Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis on Monday, Sept. 28. 2015. Memorial service was on

PAGE THREE Monday, October 5 at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Visitation was at the church on Monday morning from 9-11 a.m. Rev. Mark Johnson ofﬁciated the services. She was born on November 10, 1956 to Miles and Roselyn (Filipek) Sembauer in New Prague. She grew up in Montgomery graduating from Montgomery High School in 1975. She married Ray Stier at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church on June 30, 1979. The couple lived in Shakopee for one year and Jordan for a couple of years before settling in Belle Plaine in 1983. She did administrative work for many years at various jobs. Deb enjoyed her volunteer work as a Girl Scout and Boy Scout leader. She especially enjoyed her family and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband

Ray; children, Angie Calistro of Coon Rapids, Tasha Stier and her ﬁancé, Ryan Timmerman of St. Peter, Serena (Scott) Davis of Belle Plaine and Tyler Stier and his signiﬁcant other, Jamie Nygaare of Montgomery; nine grandchildren and one on the way, Tyberius and Meredyth Haglund, Hailie, Alexia and Raymond “R.J.” Wentworth, Summer and Dominic Davis and Peighton “P.J.” Stier; mother, Roselyn Sembauer of Montgomery; siblings, Darvin Sembauer of Faribault, Trudy Sembauer of Le Center and Sally (Bob) Turek of Montgomery; brothers–in-law, Curt Stier of Blaine, Ric (Kim Little) Stier of Shakopee and Virgil (Lubna) Stier of Belle Plaine; many other friends and relatives. She is preceded in death by her father; mother-in-law, Margaret Stier; brother, Bud Sembauer; sister-in-law, Kay Sembauer; and one infant brother.

Church News Our Lady of The Prairie Catholic Church - Belle Plaine Fr. Brian Lynch 952-873-6564 Wednesday, October 7 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 9am–10pm Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, October 8 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 7-10 pm Eucharistic Adoration Friday, October 9 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass Saturday, October 10 4:15 p.m. Mass Sunday, October 11 8:00 am Mass 10:00 am Mass Tuesday, October 13 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 9am–11pm Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, October 14 8:00 am Rosary 8:30 am Mass 9am–10pm Eucharistic Adoration St. John Lutheran Church 148 S. Chestnut Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Pastor Mark Johnson sjlc@frontiernet.net 952-873-6492 Wednesday, Oct. 7 4:30 Youth Choir 5:30 Pizza 6:00 Confirmation 6:00 Connect 6:30 Worship Choir Thursday, Oct. 8 7:00 Executive Comm. Friday, Oct. 9 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal Saturday, Oct. 10 7:00 Weight Watchers 12:00 Wedding Stier Sunday, Oct. 11 New Member Sunday Pastor Sarah Installation Holy Communion 8 & 10:30 a.m. Worship 9:15 Sunday School 9:15 9th Grade Conf. Monday, Oct. 12 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 6:30 Boy Scouts Tuesday, Oct. 13 9:30 Women’s Bible Study 1:00 Quilting 7:00 Esther Circle 7:30 Children’s Ministry Wednesday, Oct. 14 4:30 Youth Choir 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

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St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 111 S. 6th Street, Henderson Pastor-Deb Meyer 507-248-3594 (Office) Wednesday, Oct. 7 4pm Recovery Bible Study 6:30pm Bingo@Sibley Estates CE Team meet Thursday, Oct. 8 7pm Lifetree Café training @ mall in LeSueur Sunday, Oct. 11 10am Worship/Blanket/Mission Sunday 11:15 Confirmation 6pm Renewal Monday, Oct. 12 Pastor’s day off Tuesday, Oct. 13 10:30am Clergy meeting Wednesday, Oct. 14 4pm Recovery Bible Study 6:30pm Youth Fellowship 7pm Church Council

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, October 7 Visitations Sunday, October 11 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am Worship Service & Sunday School Mon.-Fri., October 12-16 FPC Serves Meals on Wheels Wednesday, October 14 Visitations West Union Lutheran Church 15820 Market Ave. Cologne, MN 55315 Church: 952-466-5678 westunion1@juno.com Pastor: Wolfgang Laudert Wednesday, Oct. 7 6 p.m. Campfire Sing-A-Long 6:30 p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Choir Sunday, Oct. 11 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School R: Joanne Johnson P: Diane Larson A: Alex Mika Tuesday, Oct. 13 7 p.m. Council Meeting Wednesday, Oct. 14 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, October 7 **1:00 pm Thanksgiving service planning: SJLC 6:30 pm Confirmation Sunday, October 11 8:30 am Education Hour: Sunday School, Teen Times, Adult Education 9:30 am Worship with Communion Tuesday, Oct. 13 No Bible Study this month. Be safe harvesting! Wednesday, October 14 6:30 pm Confirmation St. Joseph Catholic Church 213 South 6th Street Henderson, MN 56044 507-248-3550 Weekday Mass: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:00 a.m. & St. John-Assumption Parish 26523 200th Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Father Sam 507-248-3550 Sundays: 10 a.m. Mass Sand Creek Baptist Church Loving Serving and Obeying Christ Currently Meeting at 312 Water St., Jordan 9 a.m. Adult Bible Fellowship & Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service

Zion Lutheran Church & School 14745 County Road 153 Cologne, MN 55322 952-466-3379 e-mail: brendathompsonzion@ gmail.com Pastor: Eric Zacharias Wednesday, October 7 Volleyball @ Cologne Academy 9:30 a.m. Luther Bible Study 5 p.m. Confirmation 6:15 p.m. Evening Meal 7:00 p.m. Luther Bible Study Friday, October 10 8:10 a.m. Chapel Volleyball Tournament at St. Joes (A) Sunday, October 11 8:45 a.m. Sunday School For Families 9:30 a.m.Worship Monday, October 12 8 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting 8 p.m. Council Meeting Tuesday, October 13 Volleyball @ NYA Wednesday, October 14 9:30 a.m. Luther Bible Study 5 p.m. Confirmation 6:15 p.m. Evening Meal 7:00 p.m. Luther Bible Study

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, Oct 7 6:30pm Kids Adventure Club* 6:30pm Jr. High Youth Group* 7pm Sr High Youth Group** Friday, Oct 9 1 pm Women’s Bible Study @ Belle Plaine Saturday, Oct 10 8:00am Prayer Meeting** 9:30am “Simplify” Bible Study in Jordan Sunday, Oct 11 9:30am Coffee, Food and Fellowship Time 10am Worship Service* 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, October 7 Terra Nova Testing 6 p.m. Catechism Classes 6&8 p.m. WELS Interactive Faith Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Membership Class Thursday, October 8 Terra Nova Testing 4 p.m. Away Volleyball Games vs. Immanuel, Gaylord 6 p.m. Men’s Choir Practice 7 p.m. Worship Service 8 p.m. Anniversary Choir Practice w/ Reformation Brass Saturday, October 10 8:30 a.m. MLC Ladies’ Auxiliary Annual Meeting in New Ulm 9 a.m. Anniversary Set-up in the Gymnasium 9 a.m. MVL Volleyball Tournament Sunday, October 11 8 a.m. Bible Study 9 a.m. Worship Service (Usher Team 6/Video: Anderson) 10 a.m. Coffee Hour (Hosted by various families for the Outreach Fund) 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study, STiC Bible Study, and Sunday School 3 p.m. 125th Anniversary Service (Junior and Anniversary Choirs sing) 4:30 p.m. Anniversary Potluck Monday, October 12 6:30 p.m. Men’s Bible Study at Kingsway 7 p.m. Women’s Bible Study at Sharon Schwichtenberg’s House Tuesday, October 13 1 p.m. Trinity Knotters 6 p.m. Elders Meeting 7 p.m. BOSE Meeting 7 p.m. Women’s Enrichment at Kingsway Wednesday, October 14 7:30 p.m. Membership Class

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Optometrist Chad Docker in his Southwest Eye Care exam room in Belle Plaine.

Belle Plaine Optometrist Shares the Hidden Dangers of Screen Time Discusses Concerns With Three Twin Cities Stations

Belle Plaine optometrist Chad Dockter recently appeared on three Twin Cites stations to discuss children’s eye health and digital screen usage. The Southwest Eye Care doctor was on the morning shows of KMSP, WCCO and KARE 11. His appearances were in mid-September over the course of a few weeks. The primary focus of Dr. Dockter’s appearances was to raise awareness of the dangers of digital screen use and kids as it relates to back to school. Recent research shows that the high energy blue light emitted from digital screens carries risks to your eyes and health. Digital screens can be defined as smart phones, tablets, iPads and computer screens. The blue light that is emitted has both short- and long-term effects on eyes. When questioned about those effects, Dr. Dockter discussed short-term effects like computer vision syndrome, eye fatigue and even melatonin suppression. Recent research is definitively showing that digital screen usage at night decreases melatonin levels, thereby affecting sleep, mood and productivity. He also stressed that the most at risk part of the population for all of these effects is the age 12 and under kids who have not yet developed the natural filter in their eyes that will help later in adulthood block some of the bad light. The largest long-term effect is what blue light does to the retina. Over time, it can cause changes to the retina that increase the risk for developing macular degeneration. Even

though adults were not the focus of his television spots, Dr. Dockter is making them a priority in his everyday practice. Southwest Eye Care is recommending blue light filter screens and blue light blocking glasses for all patients with a family history of macular degeneration. Obviously, anyone already diagnosed should be even more aggressive with how they protect their eyes with screen usage. During the television spots, Dr. Dockter talked about some other useful tips to help with digital fatigue. As he discussed extensively, the reality is that all of us, especially our kids, are on these devices more and more. Most school districts in the state are moving towards tablets or iPads as the primary workstation for students, so just avoiding use is not a practical reality. As he lamented during his TV appearances, Dr. Dockter’s own middle-school daughters have homework most nights that cannot be completed without computer access. Instead of limiting use, Dr. Dockter would rather let his kids and his patients use today’s technology to the fullest while at the same time protecting their eye health. In preparing for the appearances, Dr. Dockter was acutely aware of the difficulty of getting information presented succinctly in the limited time that television allows. He joked about being glad that during eye examinations in the office, his ability to discuss these and other issues is not subject to the clock and bright lights that is television. Dr. Dockter’s KARE 11 Television appearance can be viewed by Googling “Dr. Chad Dockter shares the hidden dangers of screen time.”

Le Sueur County Senior Expo Oct. 15 The annual Le Sueur County Senior Expo is set for next Thursday (Oct. 15, 9 to 11 a.m.) at Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School/High School. The free event will include vendors, guest speakers, health screenings, refreshments and fun. A SilverSneakers demonstration is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. A presentation on medica-

tion management is slated for 10:15 a.m. Caregivers are also encouraged to attend. Le Sueur Parks & Recreation, the school district’s community education, and the chamber of commerce are sponsoring the event. The middle school/high school is located at 901 Ferry Street.

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Not Forgetting Where He Started Dave Unmacht, who was Belle Plaine’s city administrator in the early- to mid-1980s, recently became executive director of the League of Minnesota Cities. He attended Monday night’s city council meeting to express his appreciation to Belle Plaine for giving him his start in local government. Unmacht, who lives in Eagan, has worked a number of government-related jobs through the years, including being Scott County’s administrator for a number of years.

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application to the city why Prairie Park should be renamed in Connolly’s honor. “Jerry Connolly dedicated many years of service to the softball community of Belle Plaine. He played for several years, umpired for over 15 years and, until recently, was running the men’s league. The men’s league did not exist for over 10 years until Jerry brought it back. He attended all district meetings for both the men’s league and women’s league, assigned umpires for games and maintained an open line of communication between leagues and teams. “Jerry was so committed and dedicated that he often spent his free time assisting with field and facility maintenance at Prairie Park. He would raise and lower bases, chalk foul lines, pull weeds, secure equipment storage devices, add clay under home plate and much, much more. Jerry worked for the city of Belle Plaine for 23 years, a career he was proud of.” Hartmann went on to explain that Connolly’s commitment to Belle Plaine extended far beyond Prairie Park and softball. “Jerry would help anyone. If you needed to borrow a tool, needed a ride, or just needed a helping hand on a project, he would be there in a heartbeat. When his neighbor was diagnosed with cancer, he started mowing his lawn and plowing his driveway. When his older neighbor had a stroke, he started doing his lawn care as well. Jerry did this for several years. “He cared about the community. There isn’t a police officer, fireman, pool employee or community member that Jerry didn’t know. On the rare chance Jerry didn’t know you, he knew someone in your family . . .” In addressing the council personally Monday night, Hartmann reemphasized much of the above, and added that if the city waits 10 years to rename the park, many people, including what will likely be a new city council, will not know or remember who Connolly was. Mayor Mike Pingalore and other members of the council sympathized with Hartmann and those in attendance. Pingalore said the city’s 10-year park renaming policy has only been in place for two years, and that the city has already received multiple requests for similar actions, including one to rename Tiger Park. “The park board discussed that this was a difficult decision, but that the policy (10 years) was put in place to handle these types of requests equitably and to not show favoritism to a particular individual, family or organization,” reported City Administrator Holly Kreft. Although he agreed that now is not the time to rename the park, Council Member Paul Chard said he thinks 10 years is a long time, and that he would like to see the issue be reconsidered before then. Pingalore agreed, adding that staff will be directed to lookPlaine further into the Belle policies in other communities Herald to see if the city should perhaps “loosen” it’s own policy, possibly to five years or less. No one from the audience openly expressed any frustration with the council’s decision, and exited the council chambers silently when the workshop ended.

Regular Meeting

During Monday night’s regular meeting, the council unanimously approved an easement agreement with Chatfield on the Green LLC for the upcoming construction of the Enterprise Drive overpass project City Administrator Holly Kreft reported that Chatfield on the Green LLC, a housing development near the new overpass area, agreed to grant an easement for the portion of land (32 feet in depth) needed for the project. The agreement also includes a $10,000 payment and attorney fees ($472.50) by the city to Chatfield on the Green LLC. Kreft added that the easement is needed to accommodate the bypass lane on County Road 3 at the Orchard Street intersection as required by Scott County. Meanwhile, Belle Plaine City Engineer Joe Duncan reported that the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) upheld the council’s recent approval of awarding the bid for the Enterprise Drive extension and overpass project to S.M. Hentges and Sons at the low bid of $3,179,966.84, which was over $1.2 million below the engineer’s estimate. “Mn/DOT has concurred with the low bid and the cooperative agreement has been fully executed,” said Duncan, adding that a pre-construction meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. Oct. 14. The final completion date for the project is Oct. 14, 2016,

with an intermediate completion of the approach of embankments to subgrade by this Dec. 18. A groundbreaking ceremony for the project has been scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19. *The council was the recipient of more good news when Mark Ruff of Ehlers and Associates, the city’s ﬁnancial advisor, provided a summary of the bond sales for this year’s street and utility improvement and the Enterprise Drive overpass projects. He said the city has maintained its high ﬁnancial rating, which resulted in better bond interest rates and lower costs than anticipated, which will save the city and taxpayers money in the years to come. *Unanimously accepted a donation of two park benches from the Belle Plaine Wednesday Night Men’s Bowling League to be installed in the memory of long-time Belle Plaine Public Works employee Jerry Connolly. The group will work with public works on the exact location and installation of the benches, which will come from By the Yard. *Unanimously accepted a cash donation of $1,000 from the Belle Plaine German Days Committee for the purchase of targets for the Belle Plaine Archery Park. The next regular meeting of the Belle Plaine City Council is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 in the City Hall building at 218 North Meridian Street downtown.

For The Jameson Foundation Theresa McDaniel, left, presented a check on Saturday to Rick and Gabby (Persson) Stidger for $1,500 on behalf of the German Days Committee. The money will go to The Jameson Foundation, which was founded by Rick and Gabby in hopes of developing a place for grieving parents who have lost a child to go to for support. The Stidgers’ son, Jameson, died from sudden infant death syndrome in 2013. More information about The Jameson Foundation is available at www.thejamesonhouse.com.

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90 Years Ago (1925)

New Computer Lab Belle Plaine Junior High School Principal Dan Dressen, left, and lab director Jeff Hiltz, who also taught mathematics, showed off the school’s new computer lab in the fall of 1985. Students pictured, from left, are Dave Barlage, Dana Otto, Diane Latzke and Tara Mueller. The Belle Plaine School Board approved a district levy for the 1986-87 school year of $1,439,769, which would be a 6.7 percent increase over the current levy. School Superintendent Dr. John Bartholow attributed the increase to a large raise in maintenance costs. Other increases were in the transportation and the community services budgets. Teacher salary negotiations between the Belle Plaine School Board and the Belle Plaine Education Association were underway. No specific salary dollar amounts were being discussed yet but rather philosophy regarding the schedule had been discussed. A computer laboratory was established in Belle Plaine Junior High School that fall (see photo), completing a five-year program that aimed at establishing computer labs in every school building. Junior High Principal Dan Dressen said the lab featured 14 machines. Up until then, junior high students had to go to the high school to be able to practice on computers. The Scott County Sheriff’s Office was investigating a breakin at Wendy Laboratories in Blakeley, in which $10,000 in equipment was stolen, including two computers and two sets of laboratory scales. Belle Plaine City Administrative Assistant Evie Kruschke informed the city that she would be resigning, effective Oct. 25. Kruschke said she was leaving the city after four years of employment “for a combination of reasons.” Mayor Fran Schuman said she was in favor of doing what could be done to keep Kruschke on the payroll. Belle Plaine Public Works Superintendent Pat Fogarty said the city would again become involved in selling and planting

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trees for $60 each. Fogarty said most of the trees would be ash. The Belle Plaine Knights of Columbus would observe their 75th anniversary with a banquet that coming Saturday evening. The guest speaker would be Major General Patrick Hessian, a native son of Belle Plaine. He was the chief of all chaplains in the U.S. Army. Ella Lieske, 81, of Belle Plaine, passed away Oct. 4 at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home. She was born March 14, 1904 at Henderson to George B. and Caroline (Buesing) Schrupp. She received her degree in education, teaching in schools at Jordan and St. Paul. She married Louis E. Lieske on Dec. 2, 1929. On a night unﬁt for much of anything, the BPHS football team was beaten at Montgomery 7-0. The ﬁeld was in terrible shape with water standing in most grassy areas and the rest was nothing but mud. Next up would be a game against unbeaten Le Center. The Tiger volleyball team stayed unbeaten in the conference at 9-0 with victories over Mankato Loyola and Arlington. Laurie Wolpern led all hitters with 25 kills against Loyola and 21 against Arlington. The BPHS tennis team completed the regular season with a record of 10-4 with 5-0 victories over Mankato Loyola and Faribault Shattuck. Singles players Sara Miller, Courtney Hoelz and Jill Fogarty all coasted to straight-set wins, as did doubles players Molly Daly, Sally Halbmaier, Shelly Meger and Simonne Bull.

60 Years Ago (1955)

Fred J. Heiland, Belle Plaine creamery manager, was chosen president of the Minnesota Creamery Operators and Managers Association at the annual convention. Mr. Heiland had previously been vice president of the organization. Shirley Erickson was chosen the 1955 homecoming queen and football cocaptain Roger Martin was named king. Donna Jean Bristol, daughter of Edward Bristol, became the bride of Richard Meyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meyer. Thousands were at New Prague for the 15th annual national

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threshing bee. Twenty men, all over 75, acted as feeders, one of whom was Andrew Ruehling of Belle Plaine. Brother Henry A. Ruehling acted as timekeeper. Glen Bressler, 22-year-old Henderson man, twin brother of Glanda Bressler of Belle Plaine, was the victim of an automobile accident. His car missed a curve and rolled over. He was hospitalized and later released. Neal Lucy, for 84 years a resident of this community, died at the New Prague hospital after a short illness. He was a son of pioneer settlers Daniel and Mary Lucy. Miss Verna Hagen, who spent her girlhood in Belle Plaine, was married in Portland, Ore., to Andrew Elias. A wedding was held in St. Thomas when Miss Margie Kilduff became the bride of Ollie Prochaska of Heidelberg. Ronnie Jones, 2 1/2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones, died from injuries received in a corn elevator accident on his parents’ farm six miles east of Le Sueur. At Centennial Lutheran Church in Henderson took place the marriage of Miss Elverda Otto, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Otto of Henderson, formerly of Blakeley Township, to Willard Bird, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bird. The Reverend William F. Tinge, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Blakeley Township, served as Scott County chairman of the All-Lutheran Food Appeal in 1955. Kenneth Narr, 23, of Washington Lake Township, was hospitalized after being pinned down between a load of corn and his tractor when the hitch broke. Fred D. Laabs, 67, owner and operator of “Laabs Place” in Henderson the past 20 years, passed away at Immanuel Hospital, Mankato. Correction Last Wednesday’s 60 Years Ago column should have stated that Miss La June Schwandt, daughter of George Schwandt of Le Sueur, became the bride of Thomas L. Newell, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Newell of Belle Plaine; and Miss Dorothy Diers, daughter of Mrs. Frank Diers of Belle Plaine, became the bride of Thomas Pendley, son of Mrs. Frank Pendley of Flagstaff, Ariz.

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Oct. 10 brought the first hard frost and snow flurries. Many members of the Schmidt relationship went to Le Sueur to attend the funeral of Mrs. Wm. Volbrecht. The World Series was heard that year by radio. The public radio at Mesenbring’s drew a packed house each afternoon. A chartered bus bringing home a load of St. Peter students from the Saturday football game in Minneapolis went out of control just east of Belle Plaine, and some occupants were slightly injured. A relief bus came out and the wrecked bus was towed in. The postponed baseball game between Ed Eckhard’s team and the St. Paul league team hit very chilly weather, but the game went through in defiance of damp and frigid weather. The final score was St. Paul 15, Belle Plaine 9. Frank Lusky, 37, a resident of Le Sueur, was killed when his car collided with another Le Sueur County auto. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Zaun died and the funeral was held from St. Peter and Paul’s Church. Tom McGlynn, who was the “village cop” in Belle Plaine in his younger years, was back from Portland, Ore., to look up old-timers. For many years he was engaged in the lumber manufacturing industry in Oregon. Despite a dry summer, Herman G. Moenke could display exceptionally large ears from Minnesota No. 13 seed. The ears measured 12 to 13 inches. A ball game scheduled at Winona for the semipro state championship was won by Ed Eckhardt’s Belle Plaine team 3-1. When the minor leagues had ended schedules, Winona hired an aggregation from the Western and Mississippi leagues, and won over all other semipro teams until they met Ed Eckhardt’s bunch. A large billboard near a street intersection was the cause of a bad crash between a Fairmont and a Glencoe car right in Belle Plaine. One driver couldn’t see the other on account of the billboard. James Janovsky, 29, of near Union Hill, got his hand mangled in a corn shredder accident. Rev. J.B. Idstrom, pastor at East Union, was given a big surprise party by members of his congregation on the occasion of his birthday. The Tiegs families were at Plato for the wedding of Elmer Brinkeman and Selma Jensen. Lorenz Tiegs was his cousin’s attendant.

Dear Editor, It is National 4-H Week, again. I have celebrated 55 of them. I have changed a great deal in that time. My community has probably changed more. Going to school is nothing like my years except they have kept some of the same names. Chemistry is still chemistry but history is now a list of the events of my life. With all this turmoil 4-H has not changed its heart or soul. Children are taught life skills by doing activities that practice skills needed by adults. “Learning by doing” is the motto. Peers teaching peers is the method. 4-H went national in 1920 as an economic development tool. The local myth is that Elsie Leibrand and her neighbor Alice walked barefoot down every driveway in St. Lawrence Township to sign up kids for this new 4-H activity. Governors and congressman and business men and teachers and clergy have roots in our local 4-H clubs and the belief in 4-H leaders in the future. If you believe in a future, or more importantly if you doubt that there is a future for us as a community join a 4-H club. There is one in Belle Plaine. Its roots are over 90 years old. Your children will learn to make and carry out a plan. They will learn cooperation for a greater good. They will be exposed to Parliamentary Procedure. They will be better grownups because they joined a club where they taught each other that there is a bright future when they work in community. Larry Kiewel Belle Plaine

4-H Program Upcoming The Scott County 4-H Ambassador team invites you to explore Engineer and Design through the aerospace, electricity, Rube Goldberg and Lego Mindstorm Robotics project areas. The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Scott County Extension Ofﬁce on the fairgrounds in St. Lawrence Township. The cost is $5 for 4-H members and $10 for others. You will leave with a completed aerospace project that can be exhibited at next year’s county fair. A healthy snack will be provided. Older 4-H members are invited to be teen leaders and parents are invited to stay and take pictures if they like. For more information or to register, call 952-492-5388.

120 Years Ago (1895)

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Dear Editor, Refuge from Home The European nations are struggling with its biggest refugee emergency in decades. The current migration is despairing with the magnitude of victims fleeing war and persecution. They are seeking safety and asylum, only to find that a clear path to safety has been difficult to find despite their heart-wrenching pleas for help. However, in our own state and nation, there is an ongoing refugee crisis; it is the crisis of victims of domestic violence, fleeing from abuse, seeking shelter and struggling to meet their basic needs. This year in Minnesota, 24 victims thus far have lost their lives due to domestic violence. Domestic violence affects one in four women at some point in their life, the abuse manifesting in the form of physical, verbal/ emotional, economic, sexual or any combination of these. Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women has been the service provider for victims of domestic violence in Scott and Carver counties for the last 33 years. We stand ready with commitment and compassion and are strictly confidential in our assistance with victims of abuse. We encourage those who are in an abusive situation to feel free to call us at 952-8734214 any time, 24 hours a day and/or visit our website at www. southernvalleyalliance.org. We are here to help you! We look forward to working with you and turning your flight into better way of life. Let us help you to transition into a safe, secure, and violent free future! Sincerely, Janice McCrady Community Outreach Program Coordinator Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women

Belle Plaine Community Ed to Offer Puppet Pals Homeward Bound Theatre Company will offer Puppet Pals Thursdays, Oct. 8 through Nov. 5 from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. at Oak Crest Elementary School in Belle Plaine. Kindergarten through thirdgraders will make their own unique hand-held puppet and try different voices as they bring their new “pals” to life while they rehearse and present a show for family and friends. For more information and cost of registration, call Belle Plaine Community Education at 952873-2411 or register online at www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us then click on Community Services.

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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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 (note change) Servers: Brad & Samantha Kubes Sunday Mass at 8 a.m. at St. Scholastica Servers: Jeremy Buszman and Lydia Schmitz Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Servers: Ashley & Grace Entinger, Mitchel & Hunter Pomije Wednesday at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5 pm Mass, Confession 5:30 pm ***** Many enjoyed the delicious breakfast Sunday at the KC Hall in New Prague. Little Grace Weiers is 2 years old. Gathering with her parents Joe and Lauren Weiers, sisters Maddy and Hannah at their home on Sunday to celebrate were her grandparents Roger and Patty Weiers, aunts, Abbey and Maggie Weiers and great-grandparents Flavian and

Edna Weiers. Bridget Smith and Audrey Zurn both ran the 34th Annual Twin Cities Marathon this past Sunday. The 26.2 mile race started near the new Vikings stadium in downtown Minneapolis and went around the chain of lakes, up the Mississippi River Road, down Summit Avenue and ending at the State Capitol in St. Paul. Over 11,000 runners signed up for the Marathon with 8,500 finishing it. It was a picture perfect morning for running. The course has so many cheering fans throughout the 26 miles, making it fun for runners and spectators. Bridget Weiers Smith qualified with her time for the 2016 Boston Marathon. Congratulations to our local runners on a job well done. Humor Corner: Knute: My wife is aksing me for money. Last week she asked for $100, yesterday she asked me for $200. And today she vanted $300. Ole: Vhat in da vorld does she do vid it all? Knute: I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know. I never give her any.

Races (continued from page 1) ners in both races, and the top male and female ďŹ nishers in 10 age divisions. Custom medals will be provided to all halfmarathon participants, and all participants will receive a race day shirt. The forecast high for Saturday is the mid-70s, meaning temperatures during the races will likely be in the 50s or low-60s. A pre-race packet pickup will be available this Friday from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Oak Crest Elementary School, where the Belle Plaine High School cross country team will sponsor a spaghetti dinner. The cost is a freewill donation. Volunteers are needed to help with various duties on Saturday morning. Assistance is needed to help with registration or handing out items to the runners after they are ďŹ nished with their race. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a need for more road guards to help keep runners on course and safe. Cheering and showing your support is also encouraged. There will also be a Harvest Festival at Court Square Park featuring craft fair vendors, food, entertainment and kidfriendly activities. For more information about volunteering for Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events, contact Belle Plaine Festival and Events at 952-8730855 or e-mail belleplainefestivals@gmail.com.

2014 Robert Jacobson of St. Paul (19:21) and Lisa Jamison of Belle Plaine (20:59). The inaugural Scenic Byway races in 2011 attracted 468 runners (243 in the half-marathon and 225 in the 5K). In 2012, those numbers dropped to 387 racers (210 in the 5K and 177 in the half-marathon). In 2013, there were 296 runners (154 in the 5K and 142 in the half-marathon). The downward trend continued last year with 252 runners (144 in the half-marathon and 108 in the 5K).

The Columbus Day holiday brings up many conďŹ&#x201A;icting and controversial issues in history interpretation. Join the Scott County Historical Society at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13 when archaeologist Dr. Jeremy Nienow will speak on historical and changing narratives around Native Americans. The focus of his talk is how our perspectives of Native Americans have been shaped by

the narratives we present about them and ourselves, especially in frontier and ďŹ rst contact situations. Light refreshments will be served. Dr. Nienow is the archaeological liaison to the Metro Area Historical Society Collaborative, of which the SCHS is a member). For more information, call 952-445-0378. Scott County Historical Society is located at 235 Fuller Street South in Shakopee.

Residents Invited to Meetings About Emerald Ash Borer Residents in Chisago and Scott counties are invited to public meetings in October regarding the recent discovery of the emerald ash borer (EAB). The Scott County meeting will take place 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Prior Lake City Hall. The Chisago County meeting is set for Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Wyoming Public Library. The MDA conďŹ rmed EAB in Scott County on Aug. 25 after a concerned citizen reported a possible infestation to MDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Arrest the Pest information phone line. The insect was found in an ash tree on private property in the city of Prior Lake. On Aug. 6, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) identiďŹ ed an EAB infestation in Chisago County along the Washington County border. Two EAB were found on a survey trap in the area, and a follow-up visit found evidence of an infestation in a nearby tree. Those attending the upcoming meetings will have an opportunity to listen to presentations on EAB, hear about local plans to deal with the insect, and learn how residents can limit the spread of the bug. Experts from the MDA and other local, state and federal partner agencies will be available to answer

questions. The public will also have an opportunity to provide input on the adoption of formal EAB quarantines of Scott and Chisago counties. Emergency quarantines were placed on the counties in August when EAB was discovered. The MDA will take comments on the formal quarantines from Oct. 1, Nov. 15 and proposes to adopt the quarantines on Nov. 30. The quarantines limit the movement of ash trees and limbs, and hardwood ďŹ rewood out of the counties. The proposed quarantine language can be found at www.mda.state. mn.us/eab. Comments can be made at the public meetings or by contacting: Kimberly Thielen Cremers, Pest Mitigation and Biocontrol Unit supervisor, at Kimberly. tcremers@state.mn.us, or 651201-6329. Emerald ash borer larvae kill ash trees by tunneling under the bark and feeding on the part of the tree that moves nutrients up and down the trunk. Minnesota is highly susceptible to the destruction caused by the invasive insect. The state has approximately one billion ash trees, the most of any state in the nation. For more information on emerald ash borer, go to www. mda.state.mn.us/eab.

Belle Plaine Police Report

The week of Sept. 28-Oct. 4, area hospital. Belle Plaine police responded A person on the 200 block of to the following selected calls: West State Street called for medial help at 8:50 a.m. A woman on the 300 block of Monday, Sept. 28 South Chestnut Street reported Police received information from Shakopee police at 10:36 at 10:03 a.m. someone dama.m. on a crime that occurred in aged her shed trying to forcibly enter it. Entry was not gained. Belle Plaine. At 11:38 a.m., police assisted A man on the 1000 block of a Scott County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputy Old Highway 169 reported at with a search warrant at a house 10:04 a.m. the theft of a tractor on the 200 block of South Mar- and accompanying equipment. Police are investigating. ket Street. A woman on the 800 block Police assisted Scott County of East Main Street called for sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputies at 12:12 p.m. medical help at 1:48 p.m. The with a warrant search at a house driver of a truck was suffering on the 900 block of Farmers a possible heart attack. He was Ridge Trail. Two boys on the 500 block transported to an area hospital. Past Scenic Byway An ofďŹ cer on the 100 block of of East Orchard Street were South Chestnut Street witnessed caught at 5:36 p.m. spray-paintWinners at 2:25 p.m. a person shooting ing private and public property. Half-Marathon (First Male at squirrels using an Airsoft Felony vandalism charges are and Female) gun. The ofďŹ cer conďŹ scated the pending. 2011 Eric Theis of Arlington gun since shooting at squirrels Thursday, Oct. 1 (1:18:39) and Patricia Langum violates city ordinance. A woman stopped at the police of Maple Grove (1:42:18). station on the 400 block of East Tuesday, Sept. 29 2012 Eric Theis of Apple ValA woman near the intersection Main Street at 10:29 a.m. to ley (1:18:51) and McKenzie of County Road 3 and Highway drop off a scam letter her husHolt of St. Cloud (1:21:43). 169 reported a property-dam- band received. No money was 2013 Kyle Cannon of Minne- age crash at 7:45 a.m. The dam- lost. apolis (1:22:55) and Christine age was minimal and the driv- A citation for violating the Pacewicz of Minnesota State ers simply wanted the incident cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s watering ban was issued University, Mankato (1:27:24). documented. at 1:42 p.m. to the owner of a 2014 Peter Eischens of St. Police discovered at 10:31 house on the 800 block of Shea Cloud (1:28:02) and Ellen p.m. soap spread around a bath- Circle. Armbruster of Minneapolis room at Heritage Square Park. A person on the 700 block of (1:36:24). Public works staff was notiďŹ ed Butler Drive reported at 7:11 p.m. someone spray-painted a 5K (First Male and Female) of the tomfoolery. fence. Wednesday, Sept. 30 2011 Brent Giesen of St. Paul Park (17:53) and Jessica Kick A man on the 200 block of A man on the 800 block of East of Shoreview (20:01). West State Street called for Court Street turned over to po2012 Brent Giesen of Cot- medical help at 3:02 a.m. A lice at 8:03 p.m. drug paraphertage Grove (19:50) and Holly woman was transported to an nalia he found on the street. The ofďŹ cer destroyed it. area hospital. Schmitz of Lonsdale (22:05). A person#OMMITTED TO 9OUR on the 200 block of Friday, Oct. 2 2013 Kevin Weisner of MinStreet called for The owner of a dog on the neapolis (19:42) and Anna Sex- East Orchard#OMFORT #ARE medical help at 6:47 a.m. A 800 block of Farmers Way was ton of Minneapolis (22:28). woman wass #LEANINGS transported to an cited at 5:33 p.m. for repeatedly allowing a dog to bark despite s &ILLINGS warnings of possible citation. #OMMITTED TO 9OUR s #ROWNS Saturday, Oct. 3 #OMFORT #ARE s "RIDGES A man near the intersection of â&#x20AC;˘ Cleanings â&#x20AC;˘ Fillings â&#x20AC;˘ Crowns â&#x20AC;˘ Bridges â&#x20AC;˘ Dentures s #LEANINGS s $ENTURES East Orchard and South Merids &ILLINGS s #ROWNS ian streets reported at 7:13 a.m. s "RIDGES a property-damage crash. $R 3TEVEN *ABS

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A person on the 900 block of Ivy Hills Road reported at 6:27 p.m. a domestic dispute. A man was arrested for domestic assault. Sunday, Oct. 4 A woman on the 200 block of South Meridian Street reported at 7:33 p.m. a hit-and-run crash. Someone hit her camper and ďŹ&#x201A;ed the scene. Pieces of offending vehicle were left behind.

Fire Calls The week of Sept. 28-Oct. 4, Belle Plaine ďŹ reďŹ ghters responded to the calls that included: Wednesday, Sept. 30 FireďŹ ghters responded at 10:57 a.m. to a ďŹ re alarm on the 600 block of West Main Street. False alarm. FireďŹ ghters responded at 12:06 a.m. to a ďŹ re alarm on the 600 block of West Main Street. False alarm. Friday, Oct. 2 FireďŹ ghters assisted at 3:53 p.m. with a call for medical help from a person near the intersection of Sibley County roads 5 and 6 in Faxon Township. One person was transported to an area hospital.

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Michelle, Bill, Laurie, Joe, Susie, Frank, Catherine and Jimmy and grandchildren number 32, soon-to-be 33, Jimmy and Betsyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and 17 are girls. Altar servers, assisting Father Dave were Bill and Sueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brennan Rutt. Readers were Stephany Medina, John and Michelleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Megan Rutt, Joe and Jennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Ashley Grimm, Rich and Laurieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Derek and Logan Steele took up the collection and gifts bearers were Nicole Rutt, John and Cathyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Katilyn Goettl, Andy and Catherineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Mary Swartz directed and accompanied the St. Thomas Choir. Guests gathered at the Prairie Pond Orchard and Winery, rural New Prague, for the reception, dinner and dance. The Czech-Lites entertained. The only family member noticeably missed was grandson Travis, who is in Iowa. When asked whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the secret for her successful 50 years? Shirley answered â&#x20AC;&#x153;love and patience, with lotsa love.â&#x20AC;? From the Belle Plaine Herald archives: September 30, 1955: Joanne Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, became the bride of Richard J. Sullivan, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Sullivan of St. Thomas. Also from the Belle Plaine Herald archives September 30, 1925: Miss Julia Halloran and Francis Donovan were married at St. Thomas Church, Rev. Martin Donovan, brother of the groom, officiating. The couple established their home on the groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farm south of Belle Plaine. Thanks to Greg Traxler, the pickle jar is empty, Harvesting and fixing are in full swing. Happy harvesting, folks.

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by: Loni Graham Our next Mass at St. Thomas is scheduled for Saturday, October 10t at 5 p.m. with Fr. Hessian. 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. Mary Grace Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, former St. Thomas correspondent celebrated her 94th birthday twice this weekend at Sunrise Plaza in Le Sueur. Friday, October 2, the country school teacher of districts 37 and 64, was delighted when a group of students from St. Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School joined family members in a birthday celebration for her. Mary Grace substitute taught at St. Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school, where her children attended. Saturday, the party room was filled with the Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien families, most of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren... and great food. Fifty years ago, October 2, 1965, Shirley Keough and Gary Rutt were united in marriage here at St. Thomas by Father Dunn, who thought the bride at the time was a little too young at 19. The maid of honor was Garyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister, Jeannie McGowen. The best man was Stanley Keough. Shirleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother, two additional couples and a flower girl, present day Kathy Engel Nelson, completed the wedding party. Fast forward 50 years, Gary and Shirley Keough Rutt celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary as Father Dave Barrett said mass to over 170. Ten children: John, who was brought home from the hospital on Gary and Shirleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first wedding anniversary. Steve,

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TAE KWON DO Please contact Community Education for more details on 5 years old and up the following classes and sports Wednesday evenings leagues if interested. You can view the brochure online at Belle Chatfield Elementary Plaine School District website. Cost: $39 ART CLUB ZUMBA 3rd - 6th Grade Monday nights Mondays & Tuesdays Oak Crest Gym afterschool Cost: $35 Cost: $50 AAA SMART DRIVER JUGGLING FOR COURSE BEGINNERS District Center 4th - 6th Grade Cost: $25 Thursdays afterschool Contact Community Ed for Cost: $45 specific dates BEAT GOES ON KIDS COMPANY K - 3rd Grade Student Child Care is available at Tuesdays afterschool Chatfield Elementary before and after school. For more information Cost: $45

contact Dorothy @ dsaulsbury@ belleplaine.k12.mn.us “The Beat Goes On” Tuesdays, September 22nd through October 6th where Kindergartners through 3rd graders will be playing rhythm instruments, musical games and songs, as they are introduced to the rhythmic side of music. Everyone will leave this class with their toes tapping! “Juggling for Beginners” Thursdays, September 24th through October 8th will have 4th through 6th graders discovering the secrets of multi-object manipulation in this beginning class. This hands-on, interactive workshop promises that you’ll leave the class having juggled. These sessions provide a safe, fun and supportive learning environment in which each and everyone succeeds!

B.P. Teachers Seeking Mediation on Financial Terms With District

Having reached tentative agreement on the language issues in its proposed two-year contract with the Belle Plaine School Board, the school district’s teacher’s union left negotiations Monday saying mediation is needed to reach agreement on financial issues. The teacher’s union negotiating team, led by Luke Audette, told the school district negotiators the district’s proposed 5.459 percent increase over two years is not acceptable. Monday (Oct. 5), the board offered the increase – which amounts to an additional $293,000 for 201516 and $295,400 for 2016-17 – allowing the union to allocate it within the contract as the union sees fit. The union’s last wage proposal for 2015-16 and 2016-17 called for $540,483 in new spending the first year and $525,681 in new spending the second year of the deal. The increases are 4 percent in additional wages for teachers as they complete additional education and experience and a 4½ percent increase in the district’s contribution to health insurance annually. “The BPEA and the district have successfully reached consensus on many language items in our contract,” The BPEA said in a prepared statement. “We, as a union, feel it’s no longer productive to meet at the table. We hope to resolve our monetary disparity through mediation.” Audette said teachers have seen the district make significant financial investments in technol-

ogy and staffing positions the past two years. Audette pointed to the investment in iPads, the new superintendent’s contract, a full-time director of curriculum, a new administrator position at the junior-senior high school and increased spending on the new community education/activities director. Meanwhile, the district’s teachers have logged additional hours learning to make the best possible use of the new technology and participating in additional meetings creating and refining professional learning communities (PLCs) aimed at enhancing academic performance. The district notes the activities are time for which they are at least partially compensated for under the existing contract. Audette also noted the district is covering a smaller percentage of health insurance costs – about $1,200 less annually on family coverage. “We’re not making outrageous demands,” Audette told the board negotiators. “We want to keep teachers in the best possible position.” Director Mike Ludvik said the district’s position is financially limited. At its current enrollment and levels of state funding, the 1,600-student school district will take in an additional $378,000 in state aid during 2015-16 and 2016-17. He said even if the district adds no new money to the contract with the Belle Plaine Education Association, the additional costs in

School Board Absentee Voting Open Through Oct. 31 Voters planning to cast absentee ballots in the Belle Plaine School Board election have until Oct. 31, 3 p.m., to pick up their ballots and turn them in. The board has three open seats being contested in the Nov. 3 general election. Tracy O’Brien and Gary Steinhagen formally signed up to run. The third seat might be ﬁlled via a write-in candidate. Terry Kahle, a Blakeley Town-

ship resident, indicated a willingness to serve as a write-in candidate. Absentee ballots can be picked up and turned in at Scott County Government Center -- 200 Fourth Avenue W. -- in Shakopee. The county is handling the ballots because the school district designated the county as its ofﬁcial repository of absentee ballots.

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the steps (experience) and lanes (additional education) schedule guiding teacher compensation will cost the district about $136,000 over the next two years. The district outspend revenue by $247,000 in 2014-15 and needed a budget adjustment of approximately $222,000 to balance its books for 2015-16. The contract the district recently negotiated with the union representing the district’s support staff (para-professionals, aids, custodians and clerical staff) will cost about an additional $147,000 for 2015-16 and 2016-17. “We can give you whatever you want and the cuts will come afterward,” said Director Matt Lenz, the board’s chief negotiator. Audette also reminded the board the BPEA accepted a socalled soft freeze that included no new money but advancement on the steps and lanes schedule back in 2009. That soft pay freeze, along with minor increases to beneﬁts package in the following contract, he said, helped the district build a healthy fund balance that allowed the district to invest in technology and staff. Ludvik indicated the soft freeze came at a time when the economy was struggling and the state was cutting back and withholding funding. Audette believes the state’s economy has rebounded. Lenz said he respects the union’s right to take advantage of mediation and looks forward to future discussions on the proposed contract.

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dropped to 4-3. “The goal for the week was to stay focused. Homecoming is an entertaining week and the kids have a lot of stuff going on, so it is easy to get distracted,” said Belle Plaine coach Justin Johnston. “I thought we came out ready to go. Our passing game finally got going and once again our defense played very well. I was very pleased with how the offensive line protected and asserted themselves. Defensively, we had an outstanding effort all-around. We were able to score quickly, so the defense ended up playing 90 plays, and to hold a team to seven points when you give them 90 plays is outstanding.” Not long after Narveson’s and Curtiss’ long scoring hookup in the opening seconds, the Tigers were back at it on offense as a 36-yard pass play from Narveson to Jon Schmidt helped set up a 1-yard scoring keeper by Narveson. Ruben Baltierrez, as he’s done all season, booted the extra point and it was 14-0 with 5:35 left in the first quarter, St. Peter answered on its next possession, driving 65 yards for what would be it’s only score of the game. Quarterback Avery Bachman accounted for the final yard on a keeper and it was 14-7 with 11:28 left in the second quarter. The Saints’ momentum from trimming the deficit in half was quickly extinguished as it took the big-play Tiger offense less than a minute to cover 63 yards, including a 23-yard scoring scamper by Marcus Walsh to make it 21-7 with 10:23 left in the half. After Nathan Herman recovered a fumble, Belle Plaine promptly marched half the length of the field, with Carter Brink covering the last yard for a touchdown and a 28-7 Belle Plaine lead with 6:24 left before intermission. The second half wasn’t nearly as explosive as the first half. The only score was a 4-yard touchdown run by Walsh that made it 35-7 with 5:09 left in the third quarter. Many reserves were called to duty after that. Belle Plaine racked up 394 yards of offense (244 passing and 150 rushing). St. Peter also had over 300 yards, the vast majority coming on the ground. Narveson completed 17 of 22 passes for 244 yards, a touchdown and one interception. Curtiss had five catches for 122 yards and one touchdown, while Johnny Vinkemeier caught six passes for 54 yards. Walsh rushed six times for 89 yards and two touchdowns. Carter Brink and Narveson both carried four times for 47 and 30 yards, respectively. Linebacker Alec Rudd was in on 26 tackles, including 11 solo. Josh Juaire was part of 16 tackles, including a big sack that resulted in the Saints turning the ball over on downs. Other tackling leaders were Dylan Johnson (15), Tyler Grieves (12) and Wally Schultz 10. Baltierrez, Matt Nelson and Danny McCann each had seven. Next up for the Tigers is a visit from South Central District foe and Class 4A powerhouse

Marshall, which has yet to be challenged en rote to compiling a 7-0 record this season. You’d have to dig deep into high school football record books to ﬁnd a bigger point differential against its opponents than what Marshall has accomplished this year. It has outscored its foes by a whopping 350-7 (that is not a typo). The Tigers’ (Marshall Tigers that is) latest victory came at home against previously unbeaten Tri-City United 34-0 Friday night. TCU was coming off a 25-13 triumph against Belle Plaine the previous Friday. Marshall’s Jefferson Lee V had 17 carries for 213 yards and three touchdowns against TCU. He also had an 80-yard kickoff return for a score. Marshall’s victims prior to TCU were Jordan (68-0), Waseca (35-0), New Ulm (49-0), Fairmont (48-7), Worthington (62-0) and Albert Lea (54-0). In its ﬁrst three home games, each of which were wins, Belle Plaine has outscored its foes (Albert Lea, New Ulm and St Peter) by a combined 138-27. Playoff Scenario According to Johnston, the Tigers are currently the No. 3 seed for the Section 3AAA Tournament. If they can upset Marshall Friday, they would likely move past Providence Academy (5-2) and become the No. 2 seed behind Glencoe-Silver Lake (6-1) “Win and we most likely move up to the No. 2 seed. Lose and we probably stay the No. 3 seed with a slight possibility of dropping to No. 4,” Johnston said. “If we are No. 2, we play Watertown-Mayer. If we are No. 3, we play Jordan. If we are #4, we play Holy Family Catholic. “Our section is really unpredictable because we come from four different districts, so strength of wins is tough to judge. Those are my best guesses as to what will happen,” Johnston continued. 2015 BPHS Football Results and Remaining Schedule Aug. 24 at NYA W 33-6 Legal Notices Aug. 28 vs. Alb. Lea W 48-14 Sept. 4 at Jordan W 37-17 Sept. 11 at Waseca L 26-14 Sept. 18 vs. New Ulm W 55-6 Sept. 25 at TCU L 25-13 Oct. 2 vs. St. Peter W 35-7 Oct. 9 vs. Marshall Oct. 14 Start Section Tourn.

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that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance. If you are not a current holder of a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid on any job in this advertisement you must contact the Department of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a certificate. The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors: “It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency.” “It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3).” 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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Second-Half Taxes Due Oct. 15 Second-half property taxes are due Oct. 15. The following payment options are available. Among the following options to pay your property taxes are: – Go to www.co.scott.mn.us and select the “Pay Property Taxes Online” button. – You can pay in person at Scott County Customer Service at the Scott County Government Center Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursdays 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. – You can mail taxes as long as they’re postmarked before Oct. 15. – Tax payment drop boxes are located in front of Customer Service and near the front receptionist desk during normal business hours. – Tax payment drop boxes are available at all Scott County libraries Oct. 8-15. Check your library for its hours of operation. – Tax payment drop box is available in parking lot B on north side of Scott County Government Center (near the postal Scott County mailbox) through Oct. 15. Board Proceedings – Curbside drop off will be available Oct. 15 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in parking lot B on the north side of the Scott County Government Center. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2006

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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 “Browse Projects” page or by entering eBidDoc#450402 on the “Search Projects” page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952-2331632 or info@questcdn.com. Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Docunet Corp., 151 Cheshire Lane #300, Plymouth, MN 55441, 763-475-9600 for a fee of $120.00. Deposits will not be refunded. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check made payable to the Scott County Treasurer, or a corporate surety bond made in favor of Scott County, for at least 5% of the amount of the bid. The right is reserved to accept any or reject any or all bids and to waive any defects. Mitchell J. Rasmussen County Highway Engineer Scott County Any questions, please contact: Greg M. Felt, Operations Engineer at 952496-8047 or gfelt@co.scott.mn.us Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, November 22 and 29 and December 6, 2006.

INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $666,034.73 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding, mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said County as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 13, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. PLACE OF SALE: Scott County Law Enforcement Center, Scott County Sheriffʼs 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 attorneysʼ 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 MORTGAGORʼS 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.

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, Sheriffʼs Deputy, Sheriffʼs 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 Countyʼs 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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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 23, 2003 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $465,000.00 MORTGAGOR: Anderson Family Homes, a Minnesota partnership. MORTGAGEE: ProGrowth Bank, a Minnesota corporation. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Mortgage, Assignment of Leases & Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Financing Statement filed on December 29, 2003 in the office of the County Recorder of Scott County, Minnesota as Document No. A639825, which mortgage was modified by a certain Modification of Mortgage dated September 7, 2004 and filed September 22, 2004 as Document No. A672396. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 2, Block 2, Hickory Hollow. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE,

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The anniversary service will include music by the Reformation Brass. After the service, dinner will be served in the school’s gymnasium. Former pastors and teachers at the church and school have been invited to attend the service and festivities. The theme of the anniversary service is “Rededicate to God’s Word, Rededicate to God’s Work,” said Trinity Lutheran’s current Pastor, John Meyer. The 125th anniversary service is a time for Trinity Lutheran’s approximately 900 members to take stock in where the church has come from, celebrate its accomplishments and look ahead to the future, said Ralph Malz. He and his wife, Deb, are leading the committee planning the anniversary celebration. The church was founded Jan.

26, 1890. J.G. Albrecht of Jordan was the ﬁrst pastor. He led the congregation until 1892 when it met in a Presbyterian church until the new church was ready. It took the congregation barely 18 months to have its new church on West Church Street ready for dedication. The original church bell still calls the congregation to worship 125 years later. A small schoolhouse accompanied the ﬁrst church. Trinity has maintained a school since 1891. Its full-time Christian day school began in 1944. The facilities are among the many changes the church has seen over the past 125 years. Among the most challenging adjustments came in the early1930s when the congregation began conducting some of the services in English as well as

the traditional German. That church served the community until 1967 when ground was broken for a new church and school. It is located a block west of the original Trinity Lutheran. The first plan for the new facility was rejected because it focused more on “cost containment,” according to a retrospective on the church’s first century. A committee then devised a second plan that was acceptable to voting members. It included the new school to complement the church. Trinity’s pipe organ The Minnesota Department of Corrections is building a $5.4 million fence around the Shakois so large that the facility was built around the instrument, pee women’s prison. Meyer said. Thanks to generosity of membership, half the church and school was funded with cash. The remaining mortgage was paid off by 1989. The original state prison in fence is not only protection for long claimed the fence would Shakopee was built in 1919. It the community, but also for in- devalue their property. Knowdidn’t have a fence. Its succes- mates. It will keep people from ing the project wasn’t going sor opened in 1986, also with- walking through the prison to be stopped, and seeing the grounds from leaving contra- design of the fence won’t be out a fence. This week, construction con- band for an inmate or prevent as menacing as was initially tinued on a $5.4 million fence someone who wishes to harm feared, concerns have seemingat Minnesota’s only women’s an inmate from gaining access ly morphed into acceptance. The warden said the design is tion of Highway 13 and Cho- prison. Prison officials contend to the facility. wen Avenue in Savage. Other the objections from neighbors Beltz said neighbors called “respectful” to the community projects the tax revenue could who worried about the impact with questions when the work and “blends into the neighborhelp fund include a Highway of the fence have subsided now began this summer. They have hood.” 169 frontage road system north that they’ve seen its design. of Jordan, additional capacity to Construction on the fence bethe Bloomington Ferry Bridge, gan earlier this summer. It will bridges along County Road 17 be completed before the end of south of Shakopee, intersection 2015. Additional security feaimprovements at the junction of tures will be added next year. County Road 42 and Highway The fence will be about 4,300 13 in Savage, Aandmost corridor im- feet. Its brick columns are 12 gracious provements along Highway 13. feet high. Wrought-iron posts you counto the will curve inward at the top. Legislation thank allowing Indy Funding for the fence was inties to OK the local-option parishioners and guests of ourtax Fall cluded in the 2014 state bondincrease says once a project is 27,will and to those ing bill Gov. Dayton signed last fiFestival, nished, Sept. the tax sunset. year. But the tax could be continued who donated to our drawing. with the approval of a new proj- Lawmakers who previously A Prior lake woman is charged at The Lutheran Home. Yourapproved support is a public greatly had concerns about the fence with abusing an elderly Al- According to the criminal ect following project, like former Rep. Mike zheimer’s patient earlier last complaint, Belle Plaine police hearing. appreciated. Beard, R-Shakopee (now a winter at The Lutheran Home received a report from staff — St. Joseph’s Parish, county commissioner) and Sen. in Belle Plaine. that Poston was allegedly abusWanda Bea Poston, 55, faces ing an 86-year-old man at The Eric Pratt, R-Prior Lake, are CARD OF Henderson two gross-misdemeanor counts. Lutheran Home Jan. 30. An innow supportive. THANKS But an escape from the prison The charge states she was ver- vestigator interviewed staff that – its grounds was surrounded bally abusive of the man and al- witnessed the alleged abuse. by a hedge – in 2013 changed legedly physically abused him In the complaint, police alconcerns about the fence to while bathing him. She’s due lege Poston yelled at the man support for it. The inmate was in Scott County District court and washed his body forcefully. arrested in a nearby residen- for an omnibus hearing on the The complaint says Poston allegedly threatened to spray the tial neighborhood shortly after charges Nov. 4. Poston is no longer employed man with deodorant. leaving the grounds. The escape A most gracious was the eighth since 1995, the thank you to the Shakopee Valley News recently parishioners and guests of reported. The prison is situated in a BP area in northwest our Fall Festival, Sept. 27, residential Licensed Realtor and to those who donated to Shakopee. 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Legal Notices PUBLIC NOTICE of SCOTT COUNTY Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO) Releases Draft 2016-2025 Vermillion River Watershed Management Plan October 1, 2015, for 60-day Public Review and Comment Period Notice is hereby given that the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO) will release the Draft 2016-2025 Vermillion River Watershed Management Plan (Draft Watershed Plan) for a 60-day public review and comment period beginning Thursday, October 1, 2015. The Draft Watershed Plan is posted on the VRWJPO website, www.vermillionriverwatershed.org, search “Watershed Plan”. The Draft Watershed Plan is also available at the following libraries during normal library hours. • Elko New Market Library, 110 J. Roberts Way, Elko New Market, MN 55054 • Farmington Library, 508 Third St., Farmington, MN 55024 • Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley, MN 55124 • Heritage Library, 20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville, MN 55044 • Pleasant Hill Library, 1490 South Frontage Rd., Hastings, MN 55033 • Robert Trail Library, 14395 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN 55068 The Metropolitan Surface Water Management Act requires watershed management organizations to develop and implement a state-approved 10-year Watershed Plan in accordance with Minn. Rules Chapter 8410. The public is welcome to comment on the Draft Watershed Plan by email (vermillionplan@ co.dakota.mn.us); or by mail to Vermillion River Watershed JPO, Dakota County Western Service Center, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley, MN 55124. The VRWJPO will respond to comments on the Draft Watershed Plan in writing. Comments on the Draft Watershed Plan will be accepted until Monday, November 30, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit the VRWJPO website or call 952-8917000. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, October 7, 2015.

state of minnesota county of scott district court probate division first judicial district court file no.: 70-PR-15-16696 Notice of informal appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors (intestate) Estate of: Marie L. Notch, a.k.a. Marie Lucy Notch, Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Sherri Joann Notch, whose address is: 24252 Redwing Avenue New Prague, MN 56071 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 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 the (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: September 17, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts September 17, 2015 By: Vicky L. Carlson Registrar By: Delores A. Beussman Deputy Court Administrator Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, September 30 and October 7, 2015.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 70-PR-15-17672 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Edward Lionel Snelling a/k/a Edward L. Snelling, Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated June 4, 2003, and codicil to the will, dated April 17, 2015, (“Will”), have been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Judy L. Preston, whose address is 8284 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove,

MN, 55016, 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: September 23, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts September 23, 2015 By: Delores A. Beussman Deputy Registrar By: Vicky L. Carlson Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Allison J. Gontarek Huemoeller & Gontarek PLC 16670 Franklin Trail SE, Suite 210 Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Attorney License No: 0303276 Telephone: (952) 447-2131 FAX: (952) 447-5628 Email: hg@priorlakelaw.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, September 30 and October 7, 2015.

state of minnesota county of scott district court first judicial district court file no.: 70-PR-15-17667 Notice of informal probate of will and informal appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors In Re: Estate of: Jerry Dean Lewis aka Jerry D Lewis, Decedent Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated November 13, 1998. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Kyle Lewis, whose address is 2444 133rd Lane NW, Andover, MN 55304, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent's estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent's estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: September 23, 2015 Filed in Scott County Courts September 23, 2015 By: Delores A. Beussman Registrar By: Vicky L. Carlson Court Administrator Brekke, Clyborne & Ribich, L.L.C. Barbara J. Weckman Brekke Attorney No. 03494324 287 Marschall Road, Suite 201 Shakopee, MN 55379 (952) 402-9410 bbrekke@bcrlawyers.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, September 30 and October 7, 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: February 17, 2010 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $88,730.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Daniel P Lefebvre, a single man MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100021200000423904 SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association LENDER: U.S. Bank N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Scott County Minnesota, Recorder, on March 2, 2010, as Document No. A848210. ASSIGNED TO: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Dated: October 14, 2014, and recorded October 21, 2014 by Document No. A967136. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF

PROPERTY: Lot 217, Stonegate Commons, a Condominium, Common Interest Community Number 1123, Scott County, Minnesota. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 16955 Toronto Avenue SE #217, Prior Lake, MN 55372 PROPERTY I.D: 254060270 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: Eighty-Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety and 54/100 ($88,990.54) 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 October 22, 2015 PLACE OF SALE: in the lobby of the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 S. Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN 55379 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Section 580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on April 22, 2016, or the next business day if April 22, 2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: September 2, 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. 15MN00094-1 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. A-4540486 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and October 7, 2015.

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 April 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: August 20, 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 - 15-005710 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and October 7, 2015.

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE Date: August 17, 2015 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 1. Default has occurred in the terms and conditions of the Declaration for Calumet Oaks Homeowners Association (hereinafter the "Association") which was recorded as Document No. A702063 on June 17, 2005 in the Office of the County Recorder of Scott County, Minnesota, as amended and supplemented, and also, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §515B.3-116, covering the following property: Unit 1405, CIC No. 1159, Calumet Oaks Condominium 26-392021-0 14996 Mustang Path, Savage, MN 55378 2. Pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of August 17, 2015 from Marley F. Kendall, Jr., title holder, to the Association, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, the amount of $13,020.30, for unpaid association assessments, late fees, attorneys’ fees and costs, plus any other such amounts that will accrue after August 17, 2015, including additional assessments and reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of collection and foreclosure which will be added to the amount claimed due and owing at the time of the sale herein, exclusive of the judgment in favor of the Association against Marley F. Kendall, Jr., which has been deducted in its entirety from the amount claimed under this Lien. 3. No action is now pending at law or otherwise to recover said debt or any part thereof. The above-amount does not include assessments, attorney’s fees and costs owed by Marley F. Kendall, Jr., for which a separate judgment was entered. 4. That all pre-foreclosure requirements have been met. 5. The owner has not been released from the owner’s financial obligation to pay said amount. 6. The Declaration, referenced above, and Minn. Stat. §§515B.3115 and 515B.3-116 provide for a continuing lien against the property. An Amended Notice of Lien evidencing the amount due was recorded on June 22, 2015 as Document No. A982020 (amending and superseding Notice of Lien Document No. A884611) in the Office of the Scott County Recorder. 7. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in the same Declaration and granted by the owner in taking title to the premises subject to said Declaration and pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§515B.3-115 and 515B.3-116, said Lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said property by the Sheriff of Scott County, at the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Law Enforcement Center, 301 Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN 55379 on the 27th day of October, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at public auction to the highest bidder, to pay the amount then due for said assessments, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorney’s fees as allowed by law, excluding any amount for the judgment. 8. The time allowed by law for redemption by the unit owner, the owner’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale. The date and time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on April 27, 2016, if the account is not reinstated or the owner does not redeem from the foreclosure sale. REDEMPTION NOTICE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG

wednesday, october 7, 2015 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. 9. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Attorneys for Calumet Oaks Homeowners Association Chestnut Cambronne PA By: Gretchen S. Schellhas, Esq. (#195595) 17 Washington Avenue North, Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55401-2048 (612) 339-7300 (Calumet Oaks/Kendall) Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30 and October 7 and 14, 2015.

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS IN APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF LAND STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Torrens Court File No. 70-CV-11-21849

In the Matter of the Application of Frank P. Fourre, Applicant, and Patrick J. Thompson and Sabrina L. Thompson, Cross-Applicants, to Register Title to the following described real estate situated in Scott County, Minnesota: Lot 35, Northwood on Prior Lake in Scott County, Minnesota, according to the recorded plat thereof, Scott County, Minnesota. Together with: All that part of Government Lot 5, Section 3, Township 114, Range 22, Scott County, Minnesota, lying Easterly of said Lot 35, Southerly of the Northeasterly extension of the North Line of said Lot 35, Northerly of the Northeasterly extension of the South line of said Lot 35 and lying Westerly of the shoreline of Prior Lake, Applicants, vs. Lisa M. Lewis; Jeremy C. Lewis; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.; Bell State Bank & Trust; Joseph Schwarz; Fredricka E. Becklund, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative; Minnesota Valley Electric Corporation; Integra Telecom of Minnesota, Inc.; MCC Telephony of Minnesota, LLC, dba MediaCom; State of Minnesota; Gateway Bank; City of Prior Lake; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.; Kurt A. Larson; Lake Community Bank dba State Bank of Long Lake; Edwin R. Pickhardt; Mary Ann Pickhardt; Americana Community Bank; Capital Alliance Financial LLC; Capital One Bank (USA) N.A.; United States of America; Minnesota Commissioner of Revenue; Ralph E. Lovett; Marion D. Lovett; also all heirs and devisees of any of the above named persons who are deceased and “all other persons or parties unknown, claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in real estate described in the Application or amendments herein,” Defendants. THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to answer the Application of the Applicants in the above proceeding and to file your answer to the said Application in the office of the Court Administrator in said county, within 20 days after service of this Supplemental Summons upon you exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Application within the time aforesaid, the Applicants in this proceeding will apply to the Court for the relief demanded therein.; except under Title 28, United States Code, Section 2410, the United States of America is provided 60 days after service upon it, to appear, answer, plead or demur and therefore, such time shall be provided to said defendant. WITNESS, Scott County Court Administrator and the seal thereof, at Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota, this 21st day of September, 2015. Filed in Scott County Courts September 21, 2015 By Alex Ess Deputy Attorneys for Applicants HUEMOELLER & GONTAREK PLC Allison J. Gontarek, #0303276 16670 Franklin Trail Prior Lake, MN 55372 (952) 447-2131 hg@priorlakelaw.com Approved for filing on this 6th day of September, 2015 By: Stephanie Young, Deputy Examiner of Titles Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, September 30 and October 7 and 14, 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: March 11, 2011 MORTGAGOR: Juan Guerrero, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Summit Mortgage Corporation, A Minnesota Corporation its successors and assigns. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 16, 2011 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A876861. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association. Dated May 14, 2015 Recorded May 21, 2015, as Document No. A979709. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100061907000196899 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Summit Mortgage Corporation, A Minnesota Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 656 Roundhouse Street, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 271990780 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Unit No. 1607, CIC No. 1024, Prairie Bend, a Condominium, Scott County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $72,396.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $75,351.07 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 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 May 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: August 24, 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 - 15-005483 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30 and October 7 and 14, 2015.

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(continued from previous page) NOTICE OF CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Declaration for Prairie Bend Condominiums (henceforth the Declaration) dated May 31, 1995 and recorded in the Office of the County Recorder in and for Scott County, Minnesota on May 31, 1995 as Document No. 353122 as amended by Doc. Nos. 353750, 354269 and 357113, which said Declaration covers the following described property situated in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota, to-wit: Unit No. 3505, CIC Number 1024, Prairie Bend, a Condominium, located in Scott County, Minnesota. Street Address: 1982 Parkway Avenue, Shakopee, MN 55379 Property ID #27-1991740. WHEREAS, pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of the date of this Notice by Tok Hui Mackenthun and Alan Mackenthun, as unit owners, to Prairie Bend Association the principal amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-two Dollars and No/100 ($2,552.00) for condominium assessments, interest and past due attorney fees through September 2015; and no action being now pending at law or otherwise to recover said debt or any part thereof, and; WHEREAS, pursuant to said Declaration, and the statute in such case made and provided, said debt creates a lien upon said premises in favor of Prairie Bend Association. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale created by statute, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said premises with the hereditaments and appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota at the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, Civil Division, 301 Fuller Street South, in the City of Shakopee in said County on November 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, to pay the amount then due for said condominium assessments, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorney=s fees as allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by the unit owner, their personal representatives or assigns, is six (6) months from the date of said sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied single family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the unit owners must vacate the property if the lien is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on May 24, 2016. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate the property is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. Dated: September 1, 2015 FULLER, SEAVER, SWANSON & KELSCH, P.A. By: Timothy D. Fuller 32694 12400 Portland Avenue South, Suite 132 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 890-0888 Attorneys for Prairie Bend Association Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30 and October 7 and 14, 2015.

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 10, 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 10, 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 4, 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 - 15-006298 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, September 16, 23, 30 and October 7, 14 and 21, 2015.

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 31.78 FEET, THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG A NON-TANGENTIAL CURVE CONCAVE TO THE WEST HAVING A RADIUS OF 414.21 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 22 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS AND A CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 12 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 159.05 FEET; THENCE NORTH 23 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST, TANGENT TO THE LAST DESCRIBED CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 22.78 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL TO BE DESCRIBED; THENCE NORTH 23 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 77.22 FEET; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG A TANGENTIAL CURVE CONCAVE TO THE SOUTHWEST HAVING A RADIUS OF 307.97 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 66 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS A DISTANCE OF 354.76 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 33 SECONDS EAST, NOT TANGENT TO THE LAST DESCRIBED CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 33.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTH HALF AS MEASURED ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTH HALF, A DISTANCE OF 560.00 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NORTH HALF; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 46 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTH HALF, A DISTANCE OF 286.27 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 27 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 869.90 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ABSTRACT STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 21550 France Blvd, Lakeville, MN 55044 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Household Industrial Finance Company RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans TRANSACTION AGENT: None THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $396,742.77 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all preforeclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 11/5/2015 at 10:00 A.M. PLACE OF SALE: Scott County Sheriff’s Office, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 5/5/2016, or the next business day if 5/5/2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 9/16/2015 U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee Klatt, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, September 16, 23, 30 and October 7, 14 and 21, 2015.

September 23, 2013 as Document No. T225749 on Certificate of Title No. 50593. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Regions Mortgage, Inc. (now known as Regions Bank, as successor by merger). Dated December 18, 2002 Filed October 30, 2003, as Document No. T151299. And thereafter assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated February 21, 2008 Filed April 22, 2008, as Document No. T189838. And thereafter assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association successor by merger Chase Home Finance, LLC. Dated February 12, 2009 Filed January 7, 2011, as Document No. T207128. Said Mortgage being upon Registered Land. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Goldmine Lending RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1007 South Pierce Street, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 270210130 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 6, Block 2, Terrence Addition to Shakopee COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $137,500.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $174,331.24 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 5, 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 5, 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 3, 2015 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 15-004913 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, September 16, 23, 30 and October 7, 14 and 21, 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: January 5, 2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $210,200.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Gary L Londo and Shannon M Londo, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Bell America Mortgage LLC DBA Bell Mortgage TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100026900140854604 SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association LENDER: Bell America Mortgage LLC DBA Bell Mortgage. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Scott County Minnesota,Recorder, on January 30, 2006, as Document No. A728527. Said mortgage modified by Loan Modification

PAGE eleven Agreement recorded on August 8, 2012 as Document Number A912334 in the office of the Scott CountyRecorder ASSIGNED TO: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Dated: June 18, 2013 , and recorded June 28, 2013 by Document No. A939752. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 6, Block 2, Prairie Ridge 2nd Addition, Scott County, Minnesota PROPERTY ADDRESS: 925 E Orchard St, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 PROPERTY I.D: 20-026018-0 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: Two Hundred Sixty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty and 45/100 ($261,930.45) 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 5, 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 5, 2016, or the next business day if May 5, 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 16, 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. 15MN00092-1 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. A-4541726 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, September 16, 23, 30 and October 7, 14 and 21, 2015.

Minnesota, N.A., FKA Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A., solely as Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2007-AC2 Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2007AC2. Dated October 2, 2012 Filed October 19, 2012, as Document No. T218849. Said Mortgage being upon Registered Land. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100386100002507580 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Bear Stearns Residential Mortgage Corp RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 15003 Valley View Drive, Savage, MN 55378 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 262910140 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 6, Block 2, Dufferin Park 12th Addition, Scott County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $308,500.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $375,974.82 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 24, 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 24, 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 22, 2015 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 38 - 15-006870 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.

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PAGE twelve PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR NOTICE OF MORTGAGE WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED FORECLOSURE SALE BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY That default has occurred in the conOF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR ditions of the following described WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED mortgage: BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 28, THIS ACTION. 2013 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL that default has occurred in con- AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: ditions of the following described $125,631.00 mortgage: MORTGAGOR(S): Suzanne F. DATE OF MORTGAGE: Borchardt, a Single Woman September 30, 2008 MORTGAGEE: Mortgage MORTGAGOR: Nathaniel J. Electronic Registration Systems, McDonald, a single person and Inc., as nominee for PHM Home Kathleen A. Barnstead, a single per- Loans, LLC, A Limited Liability son. Company MORTGAGEE: Mortgage MIN#: 1001875-0000070451-2 Electronic Registration Systems, SERVICER: U. S. Bank National Inc.. Association DATE AND PLACE OF LENDER: PHH Home Loans, RECORDING: Recorded October LLC. 23, 2008 Scott County Recorder, DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Document No. A810906. Scott County Minnesota,Registrar of ASSIGNMENTS O F Title, on July 15, 2013, as Document MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Bank of No. T224503. America, N.A. successor by merger ASSIGNED TO: U.S. BANK to BAC Home Loans Servicing, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Dated: January 3, 2014, and recordServicing LP. Dated September 22, ed January 14, 2014 by Document 2011 Recorded October 11, 2011, as No. T227482 . Corrective Document Document No. A889150. dated September 10, 2014 and TRANSACTION AGENT: recorded March 18, 2015 as Mortgage Electronic Registration Document No. T232769. Systems, Inc. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION AGENT'S PROPERTY: Unit No. 303, CIC MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION No. 1098 Providence Point NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: Condominiums, Scott county, 100257100030078790 Minnesota. LENDER OR BROKER AND PROPERTY ADDRESS: MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR 651 PROVIDENCE DRIVE, STATED ON MORTGAGE: SHAKOPEE, MN 55379 MidCountry Bank, Federal Savings PROPERTY I.D: 27-340220-0 Bank COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE IS LOCATED: Scott SERVICER: Bank of America, THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO N.A. BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE MORTGAGED PROPERTY ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: ADDRESS: 4932 West 126th Street, One Hundred Twenty-Six Thousand Savage, MN 55378 Three Hundred Fifty-Five and TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 260080080 97/100 ($126,355.97) LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THAT no action or proceeding has PROPERTY: Lot 3 and the East 26 been instituted at law to recover the feet of Lot 4, Block 3, Paukner's debt secured by said mortgage, or Addition to Savage any part thereof; that there has been COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY compliance with all pre-foreclosure IS LOCATED: Scott notice and acceleration requirements ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL of said mortgage, and/or applicable AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: statutes; $156,536.00 PURSUANT, to the power of sale AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED contained in said mortgage, the TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF above described property will be NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, sold by the Sheriff of said county IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: as follows: $135,917.46 DATE AND TIME OF SALE: That prior to the commencement 10:00 AM on November 19, 2015 of this mortgage foreclosure proPLACE OF SALE: in the lobby of ceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of the Scott County Law Enforcement Mortgagee complied with all notice Center, 301 S. Fuller Street, requirements as required by statute; Shakopee, MN 55379 That no action or proceeding has to pay the debt then secured by said been instituted at law or otherwise mortgage and taxes, if any actually to recover the debt secured by said paid by the mortgagee, on the premmortgage, or any part thereof; ises and the costs and disbursements PURSUANT to the power of sale allowed by law. The time allowed contained in said mortgage, the by law for redemption by said above described property will be mortgagor(s), their personal represold by the Sheriff of said county sentatives or assigns is 6.00 months as follows: from the date of sale. If Mortgage DATE AND TIME OF SALE: is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. November 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM Section580.30 or the property is PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott not redeemed under Minn. Stat. County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Section580.23, the Mortgagor must Street, Shakopee, MN vacate the property on or before to pay the debt then secured by 11:59 p.m. on May 19, 2016, or the said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, next business day if May 19, 2016 on said premises, and the costs and falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal disbursements, including attorneys' holiday. fees allowed by law subject to "THE TIME ALLOWED BY redemption within six (6) months LAW FOR REDEMPTION from the date of said sale by the BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE mortgagor(s), their personal repre- MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL sentatives or assigns unless reduced R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE §580.07. REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS TIME AND DATE TO VACATE IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS PROPERTY: If the real estate is ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA an owner-occupied, single-family STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, dwelling, unless otherwise provided DETERMINING, AMONG by law, the date on or before which OTHER THINGS, THAT THE the mortgagor(s) must vacate the MORTGAGED PREMISES property if the mortgage is not rein- ARE IMPROVED WITH A stated under section 580.30 or the RESIDENTIAL DWELLING property is not redeemed under sec- OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, tion 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on May ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN 19, 2016 unless that date falls on AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, a weekend or legal holiday, in AND ARE ABANDONED." which case it is the next weekday, Dated: September 30, 2015 and unless the redemption period is U.S. BANK NATIONAL reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. ASSOCIATION Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. Randall S. Miller and Associates, MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED PLLC FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION Attorneys for Assignee of ON MORTGAGE: None Mortgage/Mortgagee "THE TIME ALLOWED BY Canadian Pacific Plaza, LAW FOR REDEMPTION 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 2050 BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE Minneapolis, MN 55402 MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL Phone: 952-232-0052 R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S Our File No. 15MN00339-1 OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE THIS IS A COMMUNICATION REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS A-4542093 ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA Published in the Belle Plaine STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, Herald on Wednesdays, September DETERMINING, AMONG 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 28 and OTHER THINGS, THAT THE November 4, 2015. 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. Don't have the Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND time to stop in LIEBO, P.L.L.P. at the Belle Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee Plaine Herald of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Office and Minneapolis, MN 55416 drop off your (952) 925-6888 18 - 15-004354 FC Classified Ad? THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Just email the Published in the Belle Plaine information to Herald on Wednesdays, September 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 28 and bpherald@ November 4, 2015.

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followed by Albert Lea (100), host Mankato West (102), Belle Plaine (123), Rochester John Marshall (145), Austin (164), Mankato East (194) and Maple River (261). Chad Couser of Mayo was the individual medalist with a time of 15:24. Belle Plaine’s top five finishers among the 60-racer field were Kellen Bergs (16th) 16:44), Kyle Siemon (20th in 16:49), Elliott Rudd (24th in 16:56), Dylan Bigaouette (30th in 17:04) and Sam Gregory (33rd in 17:06).

Girls’ Mankato Results

Belle Plaine’s Lauren Murphy returned a shot during this past Monday’s No. 3 doubles match against LS-H in Belle Plaine.

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(continued from page 13) The Wolverines won the No. Monday at the Belle Plaine 3 and No. 4 singles matches Athletic Complex. as Faith Young beat Caitlin In No. 1 singles, the MRC’s Preusser 6-2, 6-0 and Lindsey best player, Carlie Brandt, deFlieth rallied to defeat Kiersten feated Lambrecht 6-2, 6-1. In Skelley 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. No. 2 singles, Sannan beat BreTigers 5, Tri-City United 2 anna Schug 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, while The Tigers completed a sea- Skelley defeated Maddy Meyson sweep of the Titans with a er 6-2, 6-1. A very contested 5-2 triumph, this one coming match at No. 3 singles was won Thursday at the Belle Plaine by the Giants’ Kylie Dunning over Preusser 7-6, 7-5. Athletic Complex. Again, Belle Plaine won all The only doubles victory for three doubles matches. It was the Tigers was turned in by the Olson and Schroers besting No. 1 duo of Olson and SchroEmily Holicky and Taylor Fac- ers by 6-1, 7-5 counts over tor 7-6, 6-2, Gavin and Luskey Katherine Cronk and Tracy beating Kaitlyn Buss and Kadi Eischens. Belle Plaine’s No. 2 Lowe 6-0, 7-5, and Murphy and team of Gavin and Lusky fell to Kaitlyn Funk rallying to upend Erica Cronk and Acy Adamzak Erin Budin and Adriana Tiede in straight sets, as did the No. 3 team of Murphy and Westin 4-6, 6-2, 6-2. against Ann Fraser and Mikayla The Tigers, who were with- Reinhardt. out their No. 1 singles player 2015 BPHS Tennis Results (Lambrecht), still managed to and Remaining Schedule split the four singles matches. Aug. 25 at Maple R. W 7-0 Skelley won the No. 3 match Aug. 27 at Chaska L 4-3 against Alyssa Quist 6-1, 6-3 Aug. 31 vs. BEA L 5-2 and Siri Kuhn won the No. 4 Sept. 1 vs. SW Christ W 7-0 match against Faith Factor 6-4, Sept. 3 at Jordan L 5-2 6-4. L 6-1 Sannan, who moved into the Sept. 8 at LS-H Sept. 10 vs. S.E. W 5-2 No. 1 singles slot, lost to Kristi Sept. 12 at St. James Invite Frederick 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, while vs. Stewartville L 6-1 Preusser dropped the No. 2 vs. St. James L 7-0 match to Guadalupe Ruiz 1-6, vs. Pipestone L 5-2 0-6. Sept. 15 at TCU W 5-2 LS-H 4, Tigers 3 Sept. 21 vs. St. Peter L 6-1 Belle Plaine managed to win Sept. 22 vs. Jordan L 4-3 two of the four singles matches against last year’s and this Sept. 25 at SW Christ W 7-0 W 5-2 year’s MRC champions, Le Sept. 29 at S.E. Oct. 1 vs. TCU W 5-2 Sueur-Henderson, but dropped L 4-3 two of three doubles matches Oct. 5 vs. LS-H Section Tournament Oct. 8 at Jordan Oct. 12 TBA at GAC Oct. 27-30 State Tournament at Minneapolis

Girls Can Try Hockey for Free Oct. 10

The Bulldogs Youth Hockey Association invites girls ages 4-11 years old to the Le Sueur Community Center Ice Arena, 821 East Ferry Street, on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. for a Try Hockey for Free clinic. Participants will experience ice hockey for the first time and learn the basics of the sport in a fun, safe environment. To learn more about the Try Hockey for Free hosted by the Bulldogs Youth Hockey Association, visit www.bulldoghockey.org or contact Jill Fredrickson at jill@bulldoghockey.org.

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MRC Standings

(As of Oct. 6) Volleyball W L Belle Plaine 4 0 Jordan 3 1 Le Sueur-Hend. 2 1 Mayer Lutheran 2 1 Norwood YA 1 2 Sibley East 0 3 Tri-City United 0 4 Results Belle Plaine 3, Mayer Luth. 0 Jordan 3, NYA 0 LS-H 3, Tri-City United 2 Tennis (Final) W L Le Sueur-Hend. 8 0 Jordan 5 3 Belle Plaine 4 4 Sibley East 3 5 Tri-City United 0 8 Results Belle Plaine 5, Sibley East 2 Belle Plaine 5, TCU 2 LS-H 4, Tigers 3 remember final Jordan 5, TCU 2 LS-H 4, Sibley East 3 Jordan 4, Sibley East 3

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The host team was the victor in the girls’ meet as Mankato West’s top five runners all placed in the top 12. The Belle Plaine girls finished seventh among the nine teams. Mankato West and Chanhassen both had 60 points, but the tiebreaker criteria favored West. Rochester John Marshall was a distant third with 122 points, followed by Mankato East (125), Austin (125), Rochester Mayo (127), Belle Plaine (153), Albert Lea (195) and Maple River (195). Emma Christensen of John Marshall was the individual medalist in a time of 17:14.

Belle Plaine’s top five in the field of 62 runners were Alissa Schultz (17th in 20:12), McKenna Herrmann (20th in 20:20), Danika Schroeder (34th in 21:14), Cassandra Stolt (37th in 21:17) and Sophie Mewes (45th in 22:00). “We had a fabulous day with 17 personal records,” said Belle Plaine coach Steve Schroeder when summing up all of the day’s races (boys and girls). “The course was short about 200 meters, but even if we added the time it takes to run the 200 meters, many of the kids had spectacular times. They had a great week of practice and are ready to see what the next few weeks bring. “Kellen Bergs, Kyle Siemon, Elliot Rudd, Dylan Bigaouette and Sam Gregory ran extremely well, finishing within 21 seconds of each other. Alissa Schultz and McKenna Herrmann led the girls, who all had terrific times as well. We are very excited for our upcoming competitions,” Schroeder continued. 2015 BPHS Remaining Cross Country Schedule Oct. 6 at Ney Nature Center Oct. 8 at Fairmont Oct. 20 MRC Championships at Baylor Park/NYA Oct. 29 Section at Monty Nov. 7 State at St. Olaf

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Jefferson High School this Saturday before heading to Class 3A power Chaska for a big nonconference test 7 p.m. next Tuesday. Among the other teams scheduled to compete at Bloomington Jefferson on Saturday are Bloomington Jefferson, Becker, Bloomington Kennedy, Breck, Burnsville, Edina, Henry Sibley, Hibbing, Minneapolis South, Minnehaha Academy, North Branch, Nova Classical Academy, Park of Cottage Grove, St. Louis Park and Winona. Tigers 3, New Prague 0 The Tigers battled through some tough stretches to record a 25-20, 25-19, 25-23 sweep of the Trojans last Tuesday night at the BPHS gym. “You could tell the girls were a little wiped from the (Class 2A Showcase) weekend competition. Add to that the excitement of homecoming, and we were a little too relaxed in our style of play,” said Belle Plaine coach Cassie Koch. “With that said, it was nice to see them find some legs and push through to get a victory over a much-improved New Prague squad.” Statistical leaders for Belle Plaine were Mariena Hayden (16 kills and nine digs), Dakotah Poitra (10 kills and five digs), Kaylee Hentges (eight kills and two digs), McKenzie Koepp (four kills and two digs), Elizabeth Johnson (11 digs), Taylor Kruger (nine digs) and Danielle Taylor (21 set assists). Tigers 3 Mayer Lutheran 0 In what was expected to be a battle of MRC unbeatens wasn’t much of a battle at all as the Tigers swept the host Crusaders 25-10, 25-16, 25-23 Thursday

Bowling Results

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night. “Right out of the gates the girls were tuned in and on fire,” Koch said. “Mayer is a tough place to play and we executed our game plan extremely well, not giving them much breathing room. They challenged us more as the match went on, but our defense and diverse offense kept them on their heels just long enough.” Hayden again sparked Belle Plaine with 21 kills, 11 digs, one solo block and four ace serves. Poitra added 12 kills, seven blocks and one ace serve. The other kill leaders for the Tigers were Koepp (6) and Hentges (5). Johnson and Taylor both had 10 digs, the latter of whom also had 39 set assists. Tigers 3 Waconia 2 Belle Plaine had to work harder than any of its previous 13 victories but managed to secure a dramatic 23-25, 25-15, 25-16, 23-25, 20-18 marathon win at Waconia Monday night. “This was an outstanding match played by both teams,” Koch said. “It was a night full of swinging away and keeping the ball alive. We were definitely challenged, and yet all of our players responded, making great plays at crucial points in the match. This was a great effort to see from our kids moving into October. They battled all night long, and deserved the W.” Hayden smacked 31 kills and also had 11 digs and four ace serves. Hentges added 12 kills and Poitra 11, the latter of whom also had three ace serves and six digs. Johnson had 27 digs and Kruger 11. Taylor had 53 set assists and 11 digs. Koepp had five kills. Prairie Farm 7 Source Machine 5 3G Drainage 5 Johan’s 2 High Game: Eric Lyons 267 High Series: Eric Lyons 748, Brooks Burmeister 740, Doug Winkler 720 Strikers Rainbow Discovery 10 Prairie Farm Supply 9 Team 1 6 Team 4 5 Team 5 5 Team 4 4 Boys High Game: John Glynn 201 Boys High Series: John Glynn 537, Joey Gorman 504, Aaron Lenzmeier 497 Girls High Game: Faith Lenzmeier 180 Girls High Series: Faith Lenzmeier 484, Madison Brown 389, Ava Lenzmeier 350 Pin Bashers Team 1 10 Team 2 2.5 Team 3 2.5 Team 4 1 Boys High Game: Carson Mulroy 119 Boys High Series: Carson Mulroy 273, Hayden Svihel 267, Kolton Ehresmann 209 Girls High Game: Sienna Bemmels 52 Girls High Series: Sienna Bemmels 124, Midian Fahey 48 City League Co-op Tire & Auto 63 Neisen’s Corner Bar 49 Borough Bowl 31 Ag Power 25 Foline Auto 25 Johan’s 23 High Game: Lyle Krentz 279, Tom Otto 269 High Series: Tom Otto 736, Lyle Krentz 706

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Despite being in the game for 90 plays, Belle Plaine’s defense surrendered just one touchdown to St. Peter Friday night. It didn’t occur on this play as a trio of Tigers made sure of that.

H.S. Football

Tigers Too Much for Saints Belle Plaine’s Ally Anderson (No. 11) and McKenzie Koepp (No. 9) didn’t let this shot by New Prague cocaptain Alexandra Jendersee get past them last Tuesday night in Belle Plaine.

H.S. Volleyball

Belle Plaine Wins Three More by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School volleyball team moved closer to another Minnesota River Conference championship after polishing off Mayer Lutheran in straight sets Thursday night in Mayer. The Tigers started the week with a straight-set nonconference victory against New

Prague last Tuesday in Belle Plaine, and started this week with another nonconference win in five sets Monday night at Waconia. Belle Plaine, 4-0 in the MRC, 14-1 overall, began this week still ranked No. 1 in the state in Class 2A. The Tigers were scheduled to host Jordan Tues-

day night after this edition of the Herald went to press. That match does not count in the MRC standings. This Thursday’s 7 p.m. tilt at Norwood Young America will count. Belle Plaine will compete in a tournament at Bloomington

Volleyball

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Unbeaten Marshal Visits Belle Plaine Friday Night

by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School football team didn’t take long to establish how Friday night’s homecoming game was going to pan out. On the second play from scrimmage, quarterback Luke Narveson tossed a bomb down the right sideline that Brody Curtiss was able run under, catch and sprint the rest of the way to the end zone for what was a 62-yard scoring play. The 35-7 victory improved Belle Plaine to 5-2 overall in the South Central District with one game to play (see end of article for preview). St. Peter

Football

H.S. Cross Country

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The Tigers’ Dylan Johnson (No. 40) and Alec Ruud brought down Saints’ quarterback Avery Bachman Friday night.

Belle Plaine Boys Take Fifth, Girls Seventh at Mankato West Invite by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School boys’ and girls’ cross country teams both went up against some larger schools at last Tuesday’s nine-team Mankato West Invitational at Minneopa Golf Club in Mankato (see results below). The Belle Plaine boys’ and girls’ teams were scheduled

to compete in a meet at Ney Nature Center in Henderson Tuesday after this edition of the Herald went to press. They will journey much further south for a meet at Fairmont this Thursday in what will be the final meet before the Minnesota River Conference Championships on Oct. 20 at Baylor Park in Norwood Young America.

Boys’ Mankato Results

The Belle Plaine boys finished fifth in their nine-team field, which was topped by Chanhassen with 37 points. Rochester Mayo was second with 43,

Cross Country

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Belle Plaine’s Carter Brink rushed four times for 47 yards and one touchdown against St. Peter Friday night. He also caught a pass for 14 yards.

H.S. Tennis

Belle Plaine Wins Two of Three by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School tennis team won two of its final three Minnesota River Conference matches this past week to finish the MRC season at 4-4. The Tigers defeated Sibley East 5-2 last Tuesday and beat TriMembers of the BPHS boys’ and girls’ cross country teams (top and below) broke free from City United by the same score on Thursday before losing to the starting line at last Tuesday’s Mankato West Invitational at Minneopa Golf Club. MRC champion Le Sueur-Henderson 4-3 this past Monday. Belle Plaine, which finished the regular season with an overall record of 7-10, received the No. 5 seed for the Section 2A Team Tournament and will travel to Jordan this Thursday to take on the No. 4-seeded Jaguars, who won both meetings between the two teams during the regular season. The winner will likely face top seed Holy Family Catholic 9 a.m. next Monday at Gustavus Adolphus College (GAC) in St. Peter. The Fire will No. 8 seed TriCity United and in Thursday’s quarterfinals. The other two quarterfinals Thursday have No. 2 seed St. Peter hosting No. 7 GlencoeSilver Lake and No. 3 Le Sueur-Henderson hosting No. 6 Sibley East. Both semifinals and the championship will be played at GAC next Monday at 9 a.m. and noon, respectively. Tigers 5, S.E. 2 Belle Plaine, which lost to Sibley East 5-2 at home on Sept. 10, avenged that by the same score last Tuesday at Sibley East.

The Tigers captured all three doubles matches. Included (in order from No. 1 to No. 3) were Grace Olson and Rachel Schroers over Alyssa Weber and Ariel Butler 6-3, 7-5, Sarah Luskey and Bailey Gavin over Natalie Mesker and Carolyn Anderson 6-3, 6-3, and Lauren Murphy and Jenna Westin over Em-

ily Tuchtenhagen and Mandy Thomas 6-3, 6-4. Belle Plaine’s two singles winners were Ireland Lambrecht (No. 1) beating Ella Lundstrom 6-3, 6-1 and Katlin Sannan outlasting Alli Harter 7-6, 2-6, 6-4.

Tennis

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The Tigers’ Jenna Westin crouched in front of the net during a return in her No. 3 doubles match Monday against LS-H.

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Edberg said his experience in the roundup was â&#x20AC;&#x153;incredible.â&#x20AC;? He plans to apply for the 2016 roundup, even though outside riders are encouraged to wait three years between applications.

Edberg (continued from page 1) young. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll begin pushing the buffalo toward a corral area. Not far from the corral area, a team of riders that included Edberg, awaited the arrival of the herd. The buffalo weigh in excess of 1,000 pounds. They can run at speeds up to 30 or 35 mph, Edberg said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very exciting to see them come over the hill,â&#x20AC;? Studnicka said. She plans to apply for an outside rider position for the 2016 roundup. If awaiting the arrival of 1,000 buffalo running amidst a thundering cloud of dust doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t catch a cowboyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the challenge of making sure the buffalo actually make it into the corral. The animals periodically decide theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not interested in leaving the wideopen spaces for a corral. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where the wranglers and the outside riders go to work. Their job is to guide the buffalo into the corral, cutting off any attempted escape route and keeping them in groups. The work takes a skilled horse and horsemen, a team able to think and react quickly and stay calm amidst a sea of lumbering buffalo. Skilled wranglers armed with bullwhips try and keep the buffalo moving toward the corral. The crack of the whips, the pounding of hooves and slapping of leather against horsehide is a treat for fans of the old west. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just incredible,â&#x20AC;? Edberg said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bucket list kind of thing. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather ride horses than do just about anything.â&#x20AC;? Edberg, 60, grew up in rural Belle Plaine. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been riding horses â&#x20AC;&#x153;as long as I can remember.â&#x20AC;? Eydie is also a Belle Plaine area native. He heard about the roundup several years ago from a friend, Jordan resident Mike Kahn. Kahn has worked the event as an outside rider. Selling Edberg on participation wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t difficult. The event draws a crowd, though it always hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been this way. Over 21,000 people watched the wrangler bring the herd in to the cowboys and outside riders like Edberg. Being the 50th anniversary of the Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crowd

was especially large.

Draws a Crowd

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had about 14,500 people each of the last four or five years,â&#x20AC;? Pugsley said. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seen nearly 40 of the annual roundups. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were years when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have, oh, maybe 4,500 people here.â&#x20AC;? The event began drawing larger crowds in the early-1990s, shortly after the release of the film, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dances With Wolves.â&#x20AC;? It rekindled an interest in the American West, Pugsley said. The crowd, positioned nicely on a hill overlooking the prairie below, began growing in the early-morning hours of Sept. 25, two or three hours before the buffalo arrived around 10:30 a.m. Over the next 90 minutes to two hours, the 45 riders â&#x20AC;&#x201C; outside riders and wranglers alike â&#x20AC;&#x201C; worked to keep the Buffalo moving toward the corral. When a buffalo managed to elude a riders, members of the audience cheered. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of buffalo against the cowboy,â&#x20AC;? Edberg said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When they get away, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big, huge crowdpleaser.â&#x20AC;? With the last of the buffalo finally corralled, the riders are able to relax and take stock of their work. Edberg was one of 20 selected from a field of 52 applicants, Pugsley said. The park serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff scours the applications to do its best to select skilled riders. Even so, some of the selected riders froze, unable to handling the intensity of riding amidst the herd of buffalo. Riders are told they can only apply every three years. But Edberg met some outside riders who have been selected more frequently. He plans to apply again next summer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope to do this as long as I can,â&#x20AC;? he said. The safety director for Ames Construction, Edberg knows the job has hazards. Eydie said the consolation of a terrible accident would be, â&#x20AC;&#x153;at least Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d know he was doing what he loved to do.â&#x20AC;?

Pleasure Riding

The trip to Custer State Park wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just for the roundup. The Edbergs and Studnicka enjoyed a few days of pleasure riding around the park area, taking in

the wildlife and natural beauty of the area. The group went on pleasure rides for most of the four days they were in the state park. The rides lasted several hours. Trail riding is nothing new for the group. They frequently ride along the Blakeley bluffs area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have such beautiful land here in Blakeley,â&#x20AC;? Studnicka said. The trail rides also gave their horses the chance to experience the state parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s terrain and wildlife. With a fence separating the trio on horseback and the buffalo, the meeting was a non-event. That was the more enjoyable of the two meetings with buffalo. Wednesday (Sept. 23) of that week, the trio, along with some other riders they met, encountered two rogue bulls. The bulls had been separated from the other males. The group was riding along Centennial Trail, in the southern portion of Custer State Park. That Wednesday afternoon, the group came upon the two bulls. Before they realized it, the riders found themselves between the two bulls, in a vulnerable position, Edberg said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They forewarn you to stay away from the bulls,â&#x20AC;? he said. While some of the riders tried to draw one of the bulls away from the other group of riders, a group that included Eydie and Studnicka took shelter behind a tree, knowing they could not outrun a bull buffalo. A rider and horse are no match for a bullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s horns or its hooves, Edberg said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It scared the hell out of me,â&#x20AC;? Eydie Edberg said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It all happened so fast.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the time, it was scary,â&#x20AC;? Studnicka said, recalling the warnings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But looking back, we all think it was kind of a foolish thing to do.â&#x20AC;? By riding up a nearby hillside, an incline the bull had little interest in, the two rogue bulls eventually lost interest in the group of riders. They eventually trotted off. The group agrees the round-up and meeting people from other parts of the country were the best parts of the week at Custer Stat Park. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to go back again next year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really a lot of fun,â&#x20AC;? Studnicka said.

Dancing Day and Night Homecoming Week is a time for dancing and that was certainly the case at Belle Plaine High School Friday. At top are members of the junior high class competing in Friday afternoonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pepfest dance contest in the school gym. Led by several members of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Explosion dance team (in black shirts), the juniors beat out the sophomore and senior classes in the competition. Pictured below is the entire Explosion dance team performing during halftime of Friday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s football game.

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Edberg (center) and his wife, Eydie, were joined on the roundup by friend and neighbor Julie Studnicka (far left). The trio was part of a group of riders that had an up-close meeting with two rogue buffalo during a trail ride a few days before the roundup.

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