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Outgoing Belle Plaine School Board Directors (from left) Mike Daly, Judy Nagel and Gary Steinhagen will take 20 years of board experience with them. They participated in their last meeting Monday (Dec. 23) evening.

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Christmas came early this year for the Kiecker family of Belle Plaine when emergency room staff at Mayo Health Systems-New Prague (Queen of Peace) saved Omni and Jeff’s daughter Gwendolyn. Born three weeks early Sept. 1, Gwen stopped breathing Oct. 17. The family in- When the Belle Plaine School hagen served four years. The They’ll be formally recognized cludes Jeff and sons Zach and Max plus Omni and Gwen. board reconvenes in 2014, it three decided against running for their service at an upcoming will do so without three expe- for re-election earlier this year, meeting next month. rienced directors who brought opening a door for three new Superintendent Kelly Smith a wealth of experience and dif- directors bringing new perspec- said the contributions the trio ferent perspectives. tives to the school board. made are significant. Nagel, Directors Judy Nagel and Mike The trio attended their last regSchool Board The gifts around the tree contractions and the amount Gwendolyn didn’t eat much at Daly both served eight years on ularly scheduled board meeting (continued on page 8) the board.

Director Gary SteinMonday (Dec. 23) evening.

Christmas morning might just of time between them told her the 6 a.m. Feeding. Four hours as well be for their children, there wasn’t time for the longer later, she checked her daughsons Zach, Max and daughter drive. ter and found her asleep. Her Gwendolyn. Omni and Jeff Shakopee is about 22 miles breathing was weak. GwendoKiecker already received the closer to their home in north- lyn started to cry, but it sounded greatest gift of all. east Belle Plaine. horse.

Gwen is 14 weeks old today. When he came back with With Jeff out of town on busiOmni shudders at the memory some towels for the ride, Omni ness and Omni’s father at the of a nurse calling for emer- told her husband they wouldn’t house helping her with the gency help. The phrase “Code make it to Shakopee. She told boys, she drove to the hospital blue” to Trauma Room 2 is for- him to call 9-1-1. in New Prague. By the time ever etched into her memory.

Jenny and Nate Korbel, friends they arrived at Mayo Health “Code blue means she wasn’t living in Belle Plaine, came Systems in New Prague (forbreathing,” she said. over to watch the boys. Jenny, a merly Queen of Peace HospiGwendolyn Kiecker was born nurse, helped deliver Gwen. tal), Gwen was barely breathSept. 1, 11:52 a.m., in the front Police and paramedics arrived ing. The doctor quickly moved seat of her mother and father’s shortly after Gwendolyn was her from an examination room Suburban. She arrived three born. to Trauma Room 2, an area with weeks earlier than expected “They cut the umbilical cord more emergency equipment. weighing just over 5½ pounds. in the ambulance on the ride to The emergency room staff A family friend and nurse, the hospital (St. Francis),” she immediately began to massage Jenny Korbel, assisted with the said. her, hoping to keep her lungs delivery.

Delivering earlier than expect- and heart functioning.

The Kieckers expected Gwen ed is nothing new for Kiecker.

“That’s when she heard the would be born at Immanuel St. Both the boys arrived earlier call over the intercom, “Code Joseph’s Hospital in Mankato. than expected. “We barely made Blue Trauma 2,” Omni said. “I But when Omni went into labor it to the hospital,” Omni said of thought we lost her. I thought three weeks ahead of sched- Max’s birthday 18 months ear- she had died.” ule, Gwen wasn’t about to wait lier.

Omni, her father and the boys Dawn-Marie deLara, right, and her art student, Faithie Lenzmeier, turned the former’s home around to make her entrance. The first few weeks of Gwen’s were quietly taken to a small on the 100 block of West Main Street into a gingerbread house setting this holiday season.

The delivery went well, albeit life went well. Although she waiting room for what seems much quicker than even they didn’t eat much and was gain- like an eternity waiting to hear anticipated. ing weight slowly, she nursed about Gwen, waiting to hear if The episode started with Omni well, without much fuss, and she was alive. The mother desinforming Jeff they should go slept well, too.

Christmas Gift to St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee rather Something Wasn’t Right (continued on page 9)

by Dan Ruud 1/2 hours a week, normally on was Faithie’s idea. than ISJ. The sharpness of the But Oct. 17, Omni noticed Dawn-Marie deLara’s artwork Mondays.

When asked what part of the is prevalent throughout the in- “I’ll continue lessons with display she is most proud of, terior of her Belle Plaine home, Faithie as long as she’s into it. Faithie had three words to say: including the colorful murals This may be a very long time, “All of it.” painted on her kitchen cabinets since she once told a friend Faithie has been Dawn-Maand elsewhere in the house. who plaintively asked her when rie’s art student for about four This holiday season, Dawn- she was going to be done with years. They have tackled many Marie decided to share some Monday art classes, ‘when I’m different projects together over of her creativity with anyone dead.’ As I want her to live a the years, ranging from drawdriving or walking along West good and long life, this means ing and painting to sculptMain Street. Her lawn and I’ll have to try to figure out how ing and crafting, the latter of porch, located across the street to live past 130,” Dawn-Marie which is Faithie’s favorite. The from Sparetime Tavern, have said. teacher-student duo even built been transformed to resemble a Faithie and Dawn-Marie set a playhouse last summer. In the gingerbread scene with colorful out on their quest to make the process, Faithie has learned to gumdrops, lollipops, M&M’s, latter’s home look like a ginger- use some power tools. icing, elves and all. bread house in November.

“She’s pretty good with a What made the project most “I’m just kind of passion- cordless drill,” Dawn-Marie special for Dawn-Marie was ate about gingerbread. It’s my said. “When she first started her real life helper, 12-year-old Christmas thing. When I was art classes, she was really timid Faithie Lenzmeier. a teenager I made my parents’ and didn’t like loud things like “She is my art student – the house to scale with ginger- power tools. Now, she asks to ‘Artgirl.’ I don’t have kids of bread,” Dawn-Marie said. do things with them.” my own, so I borrow other peo- Faithie had her hands in a lot Dawn-Marie said she is not ple’s kids when I can,” Dawn- of the work that went into turnMarie joked. ing the front lawn into a ginArtist Faithie is the daughter of Alan gerbread theme. She helped (continued on page 2) and Jill Lenzmeier, who own turn flower pots into gumdrops, fabric (dipped in paint) into Members of the Belle Plaine Junior-Senior High School choir performed Friday at Mall of Prairie Farm Supply. Faithie is frosting, and shaped foam into currently being home schooled America. An audience of a few hundred, plus thousands of shoppers at the mall heard the and Dawn-Marie is one of her candy. The “Elves at Work” students performance and offered hearty applause. All the choir students participated in the teachers. Faithie and Dawn- sign in the center of the lawn finale, a heartwarming version of “Silent Night.”

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Holiday Concert at Oak Crest Choir and instrumental music students at Oak Crest Elementary sang holiday songs and played for their schoolmates during the day Thursday and family and friends that evening in separate concerts. (Above) Students in the third/fourth grade choir dream of Santa’s arrival Faithie Lenzmeier, 12, and her art teacher, Dawn-Marie deLara, are pictured in deLara’s art on Christmas Day. The performance included the fifth and sixth grade bands, the sixth grade studio in her home on West Main Street. handbell choir plus choirs of third/fourth-graders and fifth/six-graders.

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taking on any other private art students, but does teach workshops occasionally. She’ll be teaching a book crafting class at the Belle Plaine Public Library and a mixed-media class in the Baltimore, Md., area in June. She said her primary work is in the home decor field, painting murals, faux finishes and creating sculpted plaster details throughout Minnesota and other states.

Dawn-Marie’s artistic ambitions and how they have come to compliment her life and home have been featured in the StarTribune and other regional publications.

People around Belle Plaine might know Dawn Marie for her “fool-the-eye” artistry on the doors and the interior trim and columns at the library, or for the restoration work she’s done on the old plaster statuary at some of the churches.

“I’m the gal who sculpts the

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She also does illustrations for various ventures, from logos to children’s books, and she writes craft articles and humorous nostalgia pieces for magazines.

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She also wanted to put Faithie’s Tuesday, December 24 talents to use.

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

‘Remembrance Run’ Will Come Through Belle Plaine Thursday Anniversary of Mass Hanging in Mankato

Patrick W. Halloran Patrick William Halloran, 76, of Carver, passed away on December 16, 2013 at the Marie Steiner Kelting Hospice Home in Chaska.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 28 at 11:30 a.m. with visitation starting at 10 a.m., all at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 218 West 2nd Street, Chaska. Father Doug Ebert will be presiding at the Mass. There will be a private family inurnment at St Thomas Catholic Cemetery in St Thomas. Funeral arrangements are with the Bertas Funeral Home of Chaska.

Pat was born October 16, 1937 in New Prague to John and Helen (Moore) Halloran.

He was one of three children.

He was baptized and confirmed at St Thomas Catholic Church.

Pat attended Halloran Country School for grades one through eight and graduated from New Prague High School.

On May 6, 1961, Pat married Lucy Kucera at St Wenceslaus Catholic Church, New Prague.

They had five children.

Pat owned and operated Excelsior Appliance, then worked for Amana and Eden Prairie Appliance. After retiring he drove school busses.

Preceding him in death were her parents; and brothers, Jack and Gordy.

Survivors include his wife Lucy of 52 years; children, Sean and wife Paulette Halloran of Waconia, Colin and wife Michelle Halloran of Lakeville, Maureen and husband Dave Mordick of Roseville, Meggan and husband Roger Roach of Cologne and Brendan and wife Beth Ann O’Halloran of Mankato; grandchildren, Tara Voss, Bridgette, Colleen, Paddy, Margaret, Katianne and Keghan Halloran, Hannah, Cayla and Noah Halloran and Phoenix Mordick; great-grandchildren, Molly, Spencer and Tessa Voss; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Urn bearers will be Pat’s children, Sean, Colin, Maureen, Meggan and Brendan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Marie Steiner Kelting Hospice Home, 9120 Shady Oak Drive, Chaska, MN 55318.

The day after Christmas marks the anniversary of the mass hanging of 38 Dakota men and the end of U.S.-Dakota Conflict of 1862. It was the largest mass hanging in U.S. history.

In observance of that day, the 27th annual Remembrance Run will take place this Thursday. It starts at 12:05 a.m. at Fort Snelling and concludes in Mankato, site of the hangings.

Groups of runners follow a leader, who carries a feathered staff. A group normally runs several miles before giving way to the next group. At certain locations along the way, Native Americans drum and sing.

The route follows Highway 13, then county roads 101 and 69 to Highway 169 in Jordan. Belle

Plaine and St. Peter are among the cities the run passes through on its way to Land of Memories Park in Mankato. It’s normally the early-morning hours that the run passes through Belle Plaine.

The exact time depends on the weather. Also, around 5 a.m., the group frequently stops and rests at Carasim Coffee Shop in downtown Jordan, about halfway between Fort Snelling and Mankato.

The U.S.-Dakota Conflict of 1862 was an armed conflict between the United States and several bands of the eastern Sioux, also known as eastern Dakota. It began on Aug. 17, 1862 in the Minnesota River Valley.

A Minneapolis resident, Willard Malebear, 68, started the run 27 years ago. He said history books never told the Dakota’s side of the story and wants people to know that only a small band of the Dakota population started the war.

Birth Announcements

Mallory Kapphahn and Steve Chock of Belle Plaine are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Avery Mae Chock, who was born Thursday September 5. She weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Cindy Kapphahn of Belle Plaine, Greg Kapphahn of Bloomington and Debbie and Tony Chock of Belle Plaine.

Great-grandparents are Loren and Lill Farrar of Aitkin, MN, Harold and Jeanette Kapphahn of Bloomington, and Larry and Pat Anderson of Shakopee.

Joseph and Cynthia (Proechel) Nino of Belle Plaine are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Isabella Marie Nino, who was born December 6, 2013 at Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague. Isabella weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 18 inches long. She is welcomed home by Taylor, 9.

Grandparents are Cari Proechel of Belle Plaine, Todd Proechel of Waseca and Patricia and Jose Nino of Waseca. Great-grandparents are Ed Stitt of Shoreview and Joan and Orville Proechel of Waseca.

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Mass No Eucharistic Adoration Christmas Eve 5:00 p.m. Mass / 11:00 p.m.

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Eucharistic Adoration St. John Lutheran Church 148 S. Chestnut Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Pastor Mark Johnson sjlc@frontiernet.net 952-873-6492 Tuesday, December 24 3:00, 5:00 & 7:00 Christmas Eve Services Wednesday, December 25 9:00 Christmas Day Service Saturday, December 28 7:00 Weight Watchers Sunday, December 29 Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:30 Worship

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Zion Lutheran Church & School 14745 County Road 153 Cologne, MN 55322 952-466-3379 St. John-Assumption Parish e-mail: brendathompsonzion@ 26523 200th Street gmail.com Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Pastor: Eric Zacharias Father Sam Tuesday, 24th 507-248-3550 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Sundays: 10 a.m. Mass Service 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Service 10 a.m. Christmas Day West Union Lutheran Service Church 15820 Market Ave. St. Paul’s United Cologne, MN 55315 Church of Christ Church: 952-466-5678 111 S. 6th Street, Henderson westunion1@juno.com Pastor-Deb Meyer Pastor: Wolfgang Laudert 507-248-3594 (Office) Tuesday, December 24 Tuesday, Dec. 24 4:30 & 9 p.m. Christmas Eve 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Service Service Wednesday, Dec. 25 Saturday, December 28 No Christmas Day Service 7:30 a.m. Men’s Group Sunday, Dec. 29 Sunday, December 29 10 a.m. Worship 9 a.m. Worship (no Sunday No Sunday School or School) Confirmation R: Jim Johnson East Union Lutheran St. Joseph Catholic Church Church 213 South 6th Street 15180 Cty. Rd. 40 Henderson, MN 56044 Carver, MN 55315 507-248-3550 952-448-3450 Weekday Mass: Tuesday, Sundays Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m.

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Friday is Last Day to Apply for Seats on City Boards The Belle Plaine City Council is seeking applicants for positions on the city’s planning and zoning commission and park board.

The planning commission has two vacancies and the meetings are generally held on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Park board meetings are gen-

erally held on the fourth Monday of the month at 5 p.m.

The per diem for each of the meetings is $40.

Persons interested in serving on the planning commission or park board can download an application at www.belleplainemn.com or call 952-8735553.

The deadline to apply is the close of business this Friday.

This last week, I ran into a list of notable people that have (or had) their birthdays on Christmas.

They are in that group of people that never really had a birthday because it got over shadowed by Christmas.

You might recognize the names Clara Barton (nurse and founder of the Red Cross), Humphrey Bogart (actor) and Cab Calloway (singer and actor). Doing a quick search, I found 11 books and DVDs for Humphrey Bogart. The search on Cab Calloway surprised me with only one entry.

He was listed on a Sesame Street CD. You probably saw him last in the original “Blues Brothers� movie.

Every year, the Scott Soil and Black Walnut, Oaks, Spruce.

I also learned that December 25 Water Conservation District in – Undeveloped woods/wild- is known as “APHABET DAY�.

Jordan holds a young tree and life areas: Red Osier Dogwood, Did you read that correctly? shrub sale. This year, 29 decid- Oaks, Maples, Basswood, Ser- The explanation was simple. uous and coniferous seedlings viceberry, Highbush Cranberry, No “L�. Another version of that will be sold, along with four Chokecherry. is sending an e-mail with the native seed mixes, rain barrels – Schools and park areas: subject line “ABCDEFGHIJK and various tree supplies.

MNOPQRSTUVWXYZ�. Yes, I Spruce, Maples, Oaks.

The sale began in early Octo- – Streambank residents: Red am easily amused at times. ber and continues through mid- Osier Dogwood, Bur Oak, On a more serious note, I read about Pierre and Marie Curie April, at which time customers Basswood, Willows. announcing the discovery of racan pick up their orders on Friday, April 19 or Saturday, April – New housing developments: dioactive radium on December 26, 1898. The two scientists had 20 at the Scott County Fair- All. When making your selections, many discoveries and inventions. grounds in Jordan.

Pierre discovered the “piezoWhether you live in the coun- it’s important to consider soil electric� effect that is commonly type, amount of sunlight, natutry or in the city, natural screenused for small speakers in smartings with trees and shrubs ral drainage, common wind phones and digital watch chimes. conditions, precipitation and have many benefits. The Scott Marie Curie won a Nobel Peace SWCD staff can even help you other site needs when choos- Prize for her work in the area of ing trees and shrubs. Each year, radiation and early nuclear physdecide what to plant. the District sells thousands of Depending on where you live bare-root seedlings, including ics. Her discoveries ultimately or own property, the following a number of choices perfect for shortened her life. The hazards are some great general recom- buffers along streams, hedges/ of radiation, X-rays, and some mendations on trees and shrub privacy screenings, wildlife of the poisonous heavy radioactive metals were unknown at the selections that could be appro- habitat and rural windbreaks. time. She operated X-ray equippriate for your needs: Sold in bundles of 25, this ment during World War I. The – Lakeshore residents: White year’s a long list of trees and equipment was poorly shielded, Cedar, Willows, Maples, Amer- shrubs. Call 952-492-5425 or if at all, and dosage levels were ican Linden (Basswood), Oaks. send an e-mail to dhrabe@ huge compared to what is used in – Small hobby farm own- co.scott.mn.us if you’d like to medicine today. ers: Serviceberry, Plum, Oaks, receive 2014 tree materials. The story of Pierre and Marie Maples, Basswood, Highbush Like last year, you can com- Curie is rather fascinating and Cranberry, Chokecherry and plete your entire order online, might be worth spending more time to read. I am no scientist, Chokeberry. including payment with either but it is interesting to learn about – City neighborhoods: Maples, Mastercard or VISA. Useful in- the challenges that they faced formation and tree descriptions and the benefits that we enjoy Oaks, Spruce, Crabapple. – Farm windbreaks: Red Osier can be found at www.scottsw- today from their work. The Scott Dogwood, Highbush Cranberry, cd.org/ programs_tree.html.

County Library System has 17 books related to their lives. Most of them are more centered on Marie Curie. If you are looking for an interesting true story, here one that you may consider.

Carver County Taking Tree Orders isWe have Storytime again on Friday, December 27, at 10 a.m.

The Carver County Soil and Norwood. for your young readers to come Water Conservation District Mailings and e-mail notifica- and enjoy. Our theme this week (SWCD) has tree seedlings tions will be sent out to those is “Winter� stories. Mark it on available for sale to landowners customers who have already or- your calendars or program it into interested in planting trees this dered. Do not delay in ordering your smart phone to make sure spring. – the SWCD is only accepting that you do not miss this.

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BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

Thirty Years Ago This Week assault with 17 and 14 points, respectively. Belle Plaine had defeated Cleveland 49-24 to advance to the championship game.

60 Years Ago (1953)

Letters to Santa from 1983.

Extremely cold temperatures and gusting winds of over 30 mph combined to slow travel during the holidays. The low temperatures for the four days preceding Christmas were -20 to -30, the high temperatures were -10 to -20, and the windchill index showed figures of -50 to -80. Christmas Eve was the day the temperatures and winds were at their worst.

The Belle City Council passed its 1984 budget, and for the first time in the history of Belle Plaine, the general fund budget topped the half-million mark.

The general operating budget for 1984 would be $504,744.

The largest price tag was attached to the police department ($153,280), followed by the street department ($117,616), general services (116,075), administration ($71,928), contingency ($20,000), fire department ($13,900), Dutch elm ($7,270) and library ($4,675).

The Scott County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved themselves a 5 percent base salary increase to $17,750. Meanwhile, salary increases were given to several department heads. Among them were Sheriff Doug Tietz (from $34,347 to $36,176) and County Attorney Kathleen Morris (from $42,999 to $45,901). Scott County’s budget for 1984 was proposed to be $22,750,895.

The winners of Belle Plaine’s final Christmas drawing for 1983, which was sponsored by the Retail Division of the

Chamber of Commerce, were Alphonse Jelen of rural Belle Plaine ($200), Don Flynn of Belle Plaine ($150), Audrey Zurn of Belle Plaine ($100) and Fred Lueck of Cologne ($50).

The five $25 winners were Vera Lieske, Simon Haefner, Amy Blaha and Becky Gregory (all of Belle Plaine) and Jenuska Kesler of Shakopee.

Most Belle Plaine merchants reported that the 1983 Christmas shopping season here was better than the year before. A number of reasons were given but it seemed the sales here followed the nation-wide upswing.

The brighter economic outlook for the nation probably encouraged many people to spend more. Another reason some local merchants felt they did better was the bad weather, which kept many shoppers home instead of driving to city stores.

Leslie Taylor, 75, passed away that Tuesday night. Taylor was a resident of Belle Plaine and a member of the staff of the Belle Plaine Herald for over 30 years before moving to Claremont.

He was published of the Claremont News for 21 years, retiring the previous October.

The Belle Plaine High School girls’ basketball team won its first ever Christmas tournament at Waterville with a hard-earned 54-43 victory over the Le Center Wildcats. This marked the first year the Tiger girls were able to participate in a Christmas Tournament. Sandi Schmidt and Laurie Wolpern led the Tiger

1953 was almost the perfect year in the Belle Plaine community. We lacked but two things to have made it perfect – the acquirement of a single new industry and the absence of a single tragic happening. It was a year of good crops, which was our major concern; a year without bad storms, epidemics, fires, business failures; and only one local tragic happening to bring grief to many. 1953 was considered an extremely good year, better than average.

Very mild weather was the unusual feature of that year’s Christmas season. Christmas Day saw temperatures above the 35-degree mark.

Nephi Aldrich Harris, native of Belle Plaine, died at his home in Enderlin, N.D., of a heart attack. He was 71 years old.

A death of more than usual sadness occurred in the passing of Mrs. Edward Bristol. Taken to the Shakopee hospital for baby delivery, she unexpectedly developed an extreme hemorrhage. She was 41 years old.

Edna Stier, 44, daughter of Charles Stier, died at the Rochester hospital.

Scott County Sheriff W.B. Schroeder was elected president of the Minnesota State Sheriffs’ Association at the 62nd annual convention of that organization.

The Boy Scouts went on a four-day camping trip to the St. Croix Camp near Stillwater. Those on the trip were Paul Tillquist, Garman Elder, Joe Schuman, John Wagner, Doug Hottinger, Robert Hormann, Tom Diers, Lawrence Albrecht and Gary Lockrem.

90 Years Ago (1923)

While attending Christmas services at West Union Church, Olaf Johnson, 71, was stricken with a heart attack and died within minutes. A native of Sweden, he had been a resident of West Union since his early manhood.

December was ending with its remarkable weather record unbroken. Old-timers said they could not recall a warmer December.

Horseshoe pitching continued towards the end of the month.

The final game for the local championship was won by James Stratton.

Charles W. Irwin, old-time resident, was back from Wyndmere, N.D., for a visit after an absence of nine years.

Then, as in other years, the Devine hill was a place of mishaps for motorists. Tow cars

pulled eight autos out of the ditch in a single day.

After acquiring fame as a winning basketball team, Assumption lost its first game to Chaska.

On the Assumption team were M. and J. Colbert, Conboy, J. Daly and O’Connell.

John Edberg, a longtime resident of East Union, died at the home of his brother, August, and his funeral was held from East Union Church.

Quite a number of St. Thomas folks went to Minneapolis to attend the funeral of Miss Margaret O’Brien, whose death followed injuries suffered in an auto accident.

Henderson’s biggest fire occurred on Christmas Eve with the burning of its flour mill.

The owner had only $11,500 insurance.

Anton Hauer, born in Derrynane Township in 1872, died at his home in Renville County, and his remains were brought to Union Hill for funeral services and burial.

C.N. Cosgrove of Le Sueur, well-known in Belle Plaine in connections with early business ventures here, left on a trip around the world.

That Christmas season was saddened by the death of Mrs. Henry D. Shaughnessy, who died at the family home in Jessenland at the age of 40. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Egan, she had lived all her life in Jessenland.

Mrs. Carl Krueger, one of Belle Plaine’s oldest residents, died at the home of her son, Charles, at the age of 90.

120 Years Ago (1893)

The new year opened with wheat at 52 cents and hogs $4.50.

The new year started with wonderful sleighing and the town spent the holiday in bob and cutter rides.

Elected officers of the local Masonic Lodge were: J.W. Cottier, E.E. Chamberlain, F.J. Whitlock, S. Bowler, E.E. Chard, Jas. McConnell, F.H. Kahle, R.J. Johnson and John McConnell.

Morrison & Duffy reported doing a livestock business of $52,391 in 1893. They shipped 3,308 hogs, 217 head of cattle and 71 sheep.

As a Montgomery group – Dr. McKeon, the parish priest, and Joseph Dedina were hurrying in a bobsled to the bedside of Dedina’s dying daughter. The sled was struck by an M. & M. St. L. train and Dedina was instantly killed.

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Detest Driving Amidst Road Work? Eschew St. Peter This Spring

Memo to drivers who loathe even the notion of driving through St. Peter during roadwork this coming spring: You’ll likely want to reroute your trip.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) is planning a flood mitigation project that will impact the motoring public. It will divide the project into four stages that will impact several intersections along Highway 169 and take between five and six months to complete. Starting in late-May of 2014, the project will modify three intersections with the highway, making them safer for the motoring public, and close

several open medians, the St. Peter Herald recently reported.

The project features raising two miles of a flood prone stretch of Highway 169 on the north side of the city by two to four feet.

At the same time, the city is building a roundabout at the intersection of St. Julien Street and Old Minnesota Avenue.

Mn/DOT is planning to lower speed limits through the area during the construction work.

Mn/DOT will reduce the highway from four to two lanes.

Signage will direct traffic to area businesses.

Parents of TCU Fine Arts Students Want Busing Equality Last month, members of the Tri-City United School Board likely did not foresee a request from parents of fine arts activity students when they OK’d the district paying to bus TCU ice hockey players from Montgomery to and from team practices and games in Le Sueur.

Dec. 9, the issue of paying for transportation of students to out-of-town events was back before the school board. Parents of children participating in fine arts activities want students in pep band, for example, transported at district cost, just like student athletes in wrestling, basketball, football, baseball or ice hockey.

A year ago, TCU parent Robyn Menk approached the district and asked why students in pep band were not bused to events they were expected to attend.

She was told Tri-City United only transported student-athletes to and from practices and

not games.

The school district’s rationale was parents attend the games to see their children participate, the Montgomery Messenger recently reported.

Parents of TCU students are also providing transportation for students in knowledge bowl, one-act play, fall musical, jazz band and other school-approved activities, Menk told the school board representing the district covering Montgomery, Lonsdale and Le Center.

Menk and another parent asked for a quick response to their request. TCU Superintendent Teri Preisler promised she would respond as soon as possible. The parents added they would support a modest increase in fees to pay for the additional busing.

In Belle Plaine, the school district buses all its students attending school-related activities.

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Union Hill St. John’s Catholic Church St. Scholastica Church Father John Burger and Deacon Bob Wagner Christmas Eve Mass Tuesday Dec. 24, 11 p.m. at St John’s Christmas Day Mass Wednesday Dec. 25, 10 a.m. at St. John’s Saturday Mass at 8:15 p.m. at St. John’s Sunday morning Mass at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Christmas Day Mass Wednesday, Dec. 25, 8 a.m. at St. Scholastica Sunday Mass, 8 a.m. at St. Scholastica No servers list due to early

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Mass until further notice ***** We sincerely appreciate Jim and Carol Weiers, who erected the crib for the baby Jesus for the Christmas season at St. John’s. Sorry we missed them in our list last week.

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St. Thomas Holiday Masses scheduled at St. Thomas with Fr. James Burns officiating: Sunday, December 22, 9 a.m., Christmas Day mass, December 25 at 9 a.m., and Sunday, December 29, 9 a.m.

Sunday Masses at St Anne’s are 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Christmas Masses are at 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Christmas Eve, and 9 a.m. Christmas Day. The Mass of Christian Burial for Pat Halloran, son of John D. and Helen Moore Halloran, will be Saturday, December 28 at Guardian Angels Church in Chaska, and he will be laid to rest among our Dearly

Scott County Immunization Clinics Scott County Public Health offers immunization clinics on Monday afternoons from 1-5 p.m. at 792 Canterbury Road South, Suite A160, Shakopee.

No clinics are held on legal holidays. The clinic serves uninsured children and adults, and those individuals who have out-of-pocket expenses for vaccines.

Vaccines available include those required for day care, Head Start or school enrollment, and other age-appropriate recommended vaccines. Flu vaccine is still available. Call 952-496-8552 to make an appointment.

Departed here in St Thomas.

Pat grew up in the St. Thomas vicinity, attended the Halloran Country School District 107 and graduated from New Prague.

He married Lucy Kucera at St. Wenceslaus in 1961. Our sympathies to Lucy and their children Sean, Colin, Maureen, Meggan, Brendan, and their families. Pat was always goodnatured family man. He will be greatly missed.

The St. Thomas Sportsmen will again be making a trip to Target Field. The game will be on June 8 at 1:10 vs. Houston.

Tickets $25 per person for paid members and they include a game ticket, hotdog, pop, and bus ride. Contact Brandon for more info.

Their Christmas package has arrived! Alexis Catherine was born to James and Betsy Rutt on December 12. She was 9 pounds, 4 ounces and 21 inches long. Grandpas’ & Grandmas’ Wolf and Rutt are so proud, and so are great-grandparents, Ray and Mary Catherine Connolly.

Pat Sullivan is back from Washington DC where he was one of only 10 Americans to receive the National Meritorious Service Award. He was nominated by his staff members at the Air Traffic Control Center.

We hear he had a great trip. Pat Sullivan making us St. Thomas proud.

Jenna Retka has graduated from St Catherine’s Thursday with a degree in Occupational Science. Jenna plans to continue in graduate school for another year to become an Occupational Therapist.

Congratulations, Jenna.

Gas Prices Mirror Last Holiday Season After setting an all-time high (for Belle Plaine) of $4.29.9 for a gallon of regular unleaded gas in May, prices in Belle Plaine and across the state dropped significantly in the months to follow. In fact, the price of gas was $2.99.9 at all three Belle Plaine stations on Tuesday, the same as the days leading to Christmas last year.

Experts say resolved production concerns on the Gulf Coast and limited seasonal demand have both contributed to the falling prices, which is good news for holiday travelers.

Area Winter ‘Texans’ Meeting Jan. 27 at Harold’s

Winter Texans from Belle Plaine, New Prague, Jordan and the surrounding areas will hold their annual luncheon Monday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m., at Harold’s Country Kitchen.

Buffet dining begins at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Dick Eichens at (952) 2179919.

The restaurant is at 211 E. Highway 83, in Donna, Texas.

Better Breather Support Group Meetings The new American Lung Association of Minnesota’s Better Breathers Club Support Group at St. Francis Regional Medical Center meets the first Tuesday of each month from 1-2:30 p.m.

It’s held in the St. Francis Conference Area.

The Better Breathers Club is a support group for people with chronic lung disease and their families, friends and support persons.

The purpose of the club is to offer patient-centered, community-based educational opportunities and support to persons with chronic lung disease - especially COPD but also asthma, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), lung cancer and other chronic lung diseases.

For more information, contact Jennifer Johnson-Schmidt at 952-428-2377.

Third-Generation Schultz Hopes to Stave Off Erosion on Hillsides off Roberts Creek Glen Schultz grew up in Blakeley Township. He recalls running up and down the steep hillsides bordering Roberts Creek near his family’s dairy farm, often rounding up stray cattle that had wandered off.

As a young boy, he dreamed of building a home on the highest point of the land where cattle grazed on the pastured areas.

And in 1997, he and his wife Audrey did just that.

Today, their home sits on the bluffs along Roberts Creek and its tributaries that border their property on three sides.

Through the years, they’ve farmed more than 260 acres, raising corn, soybeans, and alfalfa. The only difference?

Today, the creek meanders along slightly different, subtly changing boundaries due to erosion, rushing waters, sediment buildup after years of rains -- and lately, unusually heavy rains. (Not to say there weren’t heavy rains in the past, Schultz noted, because there were plenty. In fact, he remembers spring thaws so powerful that rushing waters and snowmelt washed entire sections of cattle fences downhill into Roberts Creek.)

But the creek bed and banks have changed dramatically over the years.

“Now, it seems like when it rains, more inches of rain fall,” Schultz pointed out. “It used to be that half-an-inch of rain in a week would mean half-a-day of downtime on the tractor doing field work. Today, the rains are heavy and come down fast, and these patterns have definitely resulted in more erosion.”

Concerned with the loss of structure on their bluffs, Schultz and Audrey attended a Scott Soil and Water Conservation District-sponsored meeting among Blakeley Township residents.

There, they learned about programs and actions residents could take if they were experiencing gullies, serious ravines, and muddied downstream water.

“We had a few trouble spots,” Schultz noted about his property southwest of Belle Plaine. In 2006, he worked with the Scott Watershed Management Organization (SWMO) and SWCD staff in funding and installing a grassed waterway in one of his fields. Waterways capture soil loss (188 tons a year in this case), keeping more topsoil in place. “And the grassed waterway is still working today.”

In 2011, Schultz noticed sections of his bluff sliding down the hill after heavy rains. He wanted to be proactive, so he

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Schultz knew fixing the problem was the right thing to do.

“We didn’t want our nearby cropped fields to wash away, and knew the problem would only get worse if we did nothing,” he said. “Working with the Soil and Water staff was easy. The [grade stabilization] program was all laid out, step by step, and we were confident about working with the staff and with Ken Theis, contractor on the project.”

For more information on stabilizing “hot spots of erosion” on your property, available funding, or technical advice, call the Scott SWCD office in Jordan at (952) 492-5425 to schedule a free site visit.

called SWCD staff to come out for a site visit. With their assistance, an earthen-berm structure was completed at the head of a gully that was carrying sediment from the fields to Robert Creek. The structure holds stormwater temporarily, outletting the water at a much slower rate to the creek and reducing sediment reaching the This article was published Creek.

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PAINT & CLAY WITH ABRAKADOODLE

Abrakadoodle is a fun imaginative art program for kids in grades K-5 that introduces children to a wide variety of art materials & techniques. In this class we’ll explore, paint, clay and 3-D effects on our art projects. We’ll use clay to sculpt some peacocks, learn to draw landscapes and cats. We’ll paint on canvas, and explore watercolor with special effects! We’ll even create a 3-D painting. We’ll have lots of colorful fun! Imaginations will soar!

DATE: Wednesdays, Jan. 29 - Feb. 19 TIME: 3:15 - 4:15 pm GRADES: K-5 LOCATION: Chatfield, ECFE Rm 1 INSTRUCTOR: Abrakadoodle Staff COST: $50.00

Nelson COST: $32.00 per session ($24.00 for Session 3) ZUMBA!! AEROBICS

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SESSION 1: Mondays, Jan. 6-Feb. 10 SESSION 2: Mondays, Feb. 24-March 31 SESSION 3: Mondays, April 14-May ART CLUB 19 TIME: 6:30-7:30 pm LOCATION: Join the Oak Crest Art club. We’ll Oak Crest, Gym INSTRUCTOR: Kris meet for 6 Tuesdays. In this session Ann Kraus COST: $35.00 per session we’ll be focusing on a variety of BEGINNER DOG OBEDIENCE painting techniques. This is a great class to connect with other students your age Dogs with obedience training make that love to create and learn about art. better family members. Learn basic Space is limited and this class fills up obedience like: heeling on leash, sit, quickly! DATES: Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, down and stay. Also included is a little 18, 25, March 4, and 11 TIME: 3:15 - rally obedience. A six-foot leather or 4:30 pm GRADES: 3 - 6 LOCATION: cotton leash and training collar are Oak Crest, Art Room INSTRUCTOR: required. 1st Grade and up, but must be Robin Banks COST: $50.00 able to handle the dog. Dogs must be a YOUNG ASTRONAUTS

minimum of 12 weeks old. Advanced Dogs are welcome to attend the beginner class for individual training. Please bring proof of vaccinations. THIS CLASS IS OFFERED IN LESUEUR DATES: Mondays, Feb. 3, 10, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24 (NO CLASS - Feb. 17) TIME: 7:008:00 pm LOCATION: Park Elementary, Small Gym INSTRUCTOR: Ruth Schwartz COST: $50.00/dog

The Young Astronauts Program is starting up again! This program first came to Belle Plaine in the 1980’s and we are excited to be offering it again.

Join us as we discover flight through hands on engineering challenges and activities. We will be learning about the forces of flight, the science behind flying, as well as making our own flying devices. Just as with tradition we will be NINE LITTLE KNOWN WAYS TO FUND doing the Egg Drop towards the end of the school year. GRADES: 4-7 DATE: LONG TERM CARE Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, April 14 & May (TBD) TIME: 3:15–5:00 pm New Content on Critical Illness! Ever LOCATION: Oak Crest, Rm. A108 wonder how you’re going to pay the INSTRUCTOR: Kirsten Urke & Abbie high cost of long term care (LTC)? Then this workshop is for you. You already Witt COST: $25.00 know the top-3 ways to fund LTC PRESCHOOL GYM TIME expenses: (1) spend your assets of farm, Get out of the house on a cold investments, CD’s, cash; (2) qualify for winter day and burn off energy. Medicaid; (3) purchase long term care Have fun participating in multiple insurance Before you do any of these, activity stations. MAXIMUM OF 40 there are at least 9 other strategies you CHILDREN DATES: Saturdays, Jan. should research. Each concept stretches 11, 25, Feb. 8, 22 TIME: 1:30-2:30 pm your existing assets if you ever need AGES: 3-Pre-K LOCATION: Chatfield to pay for long term care. None of the ideas are use it or lose it! like most Elem COST: $20.00 traditional long-term care insurance SESAME STREET LIVE policies. This educational workshop has helped previous attendees understand “Make a New Friend� different ways to solve paying for long No matter where you’re from or where term care. Graduates rave about this you’ve been, everyone is special – so class! Your presenter is a Minnesotajoin in! Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, certified instructor in Long-Term Care and their Sesame Street friends insurance and someone knowledgeable welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from with all nine strategies. “This class will India, to Sesame Street. Together, they only be offered once in 2014!� DATE: explore the universal fun of friendship Saturday, Jan. 25 TIME: 9:00-11:30 and celebrate cultural similarities, from am LOCATION: District Center, Room singing and dancing, to sharing cookies! 202 INSTRUCTOR: Mark Santelman DATE: Friday, Jan. 24 TIME: Depart at COST: $10.00 per person/couple 8:45 am Depart from Chatfield Elem.

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If you like quilting, but hate to drag your sewing machine to class, this is the “class� for you. This will be a mystery quilt, so you won’t know what the final project will look like until the last stitch has been made. Clues will be mailed to you (please provide your email or home mailing address). Follow the weekly directions in the clues and by the end of nine weeks (approximately) you will have a completed quilt or quilt top. We will end this class with a dessert show and tell. The first clue will be mailed/ emailed during the week of January 27th. The show and tell date and place will be announced near the end of the class. INSTRUCTOR: Karen Parsons COST: $25.00 (includes pattern’s, postage & dessert) PLYMOUTH PLAYHOUSE

Church Basement Ladies in “The Last (Potluck) Supper� It is 1979, the day of the church’s Centennial Celebration, and past parishioners have gathered to share hotdish, bars, and stories from the last 100 years. As the women work in the kitchen, these shared memories burst into life through a series of flashback. Travel back to 1897, and meet Vivian’s grandmother, one of the founding members of the church; see Karin as a newlywed, cautiously navigating her way through the politics of the kitchen; and be there on that day, in 1944, when Mavis first barreled her way through the swinging door. As they time-jump through a Century, these ladies manage to serve up a ribtickling panorama of the changes in the kitchen, without spilling a drop of their egg coffee! Meanwhile, the Centennial Celebration continues on the lawn. But the celebration is bittersweet. Times are tough in this small farm community, and hard decisions will have to be made.

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out in the first half,� Carlson said. “Awareness of good shooters is important and we lost her on defense way too many times the first half and she burned us.

We did a much better job in the second half as Erica Selly and Emily Vinkemeier did a very good job defending her. Amara Meyer had another very good game for us. She is playing with confidence and really has stepped up her game. Torie Kellogg came in an did a lot of good things.�

Meyer was the only Tiger in double figures with 19 points.

The other scorers were Kellogg (8), Hayden (7), Selly (6), Lambrecht (6), Vinkemeier (4) and Schmitz (3). Hayden, Meyer and Kellogg each had 11 rebounds.

Mayer Luth. 63, Tigers 49 The Crusaders raced to a 24-2 lead against a stunned Tigers team that eventually regrouped and made the final score just a 14-point differential Friday night in Mayer.

“We started really lethargic,�

Carlson said. “They outplayed us in every facet of the game.

Our girls figured it out though and closed it to 38-24 at the half. We played much better defensively and on the boards.

Offensively, we got the ball inside. Mariena Hayden really stepped up her game tonight and was a force on both ends of the floor. Erica Selly and Emily Vinkemeier had really good minutes and Megan Schmitz played her best game of the year by far. Even though we are still winless, huge strides have been made.�

Hayden finished with a seasonbest 26 points and 14 rebounds.

Schmitz and Vinkemeier both added seven points, followed

by Meyer with five, Selly three and Kellogg one. Meyer and Kellogg and 10 and seven rebounds, respectively.

2013-14 BPHS Girls’ Basketball Schedule Dec. 3 vs. WEM L 66-25

Boys’ Basketball

Ryan Menton Completes Boot Camp

(continued from page 15) Taylor Ponath with two apiece.

Stier and Kincade Retzer both had one. Dauwalter was held to five rebounds but still led the team in that department.

Brian Hartman led a balanced Jordan attack with 18 points, followed by Daniel Gutzmer with 11. Zach Busch, Mitchell Peterson and Jackson Dean each added 10 points.

Tigers 70, BEA 67 A trio of Tigers scored in double figures as Belle Plaine held off a stubborn Blue Earth Area team 70-67 Friday night at the BPHS gym. The contest was tied 32-32 at halftime. “I am proud of the way the team bounced back tonight after a bad game against Jordan.

We still didn’t play our best, but we improved on the things that really hurt us the night before.

The key factor in this game was our defense. We forced them into a couple of key turnovers, which led us to some big baskets. Overall, we played much better as a team tonight and that is why we came away with the victory.�

The Tigers were led by Narveson with 22 points. Bigaouette and Dauwalter chipped in 14 and 10 points, respectively. The other scorers for Belle Plaine were Fogarty (6), Karl (5), Stier (5), Lark (4), Nelson (2) and Lenz (2). No other Belle Plaine statistics were available before press time.

Luke Monson drained 28 points for the Bucs.

2013-14 BPHS Boys’ Basketball Schedule Nov. 26 vs. LCWM W 82-67 Dec. 5 at W-M W 73-54 Dec. 10 vs. S.E. W 79-67 Dec. 13 at May. Luth. L 66-65 Dec. 17 at Farib. BA W 70-65 Dec. 19 at Jordan L 66-42 Dec. 20 vs. BEA W 70-67 Dec. 28 at Glencoe-SL Jan. 3 vs. WEM Jan. 7 vs. Tri-City United Jan. 10 vs. Norwood YA Jan. 11 at St. Peter Jan. 16 at Le Sueur-Hend.

Jan. 21 vs. Watertown-Mayer Jan. 23 at GFW Jan. 24 at Sibley East Jan. 28 at Waseca Jan. 30 vs. Mayer Lutheran Feb. 3 vs. Glencoe-SL Feb. 7 at Tri-City United Feb. 11 vs. Jordan Feb. 13 at Norwood YA Feb. 14 vs. New Ulm Feb. 18 vs. Le Sueur-Hend.

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Army National Guard Pvt. Ryan J. Menton has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Menton is the son of Nichole Menton of Belle Plaine.

During the nine weeks of training, Menton studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness,

Dec. 5 vs. Fairmont L 71-26 Dec. 10 at G-SL L 68-35 Dec. 12 at W-M L 74-45 Dec. 13 vs. JWP L 81-71 Dec. 17 vs. S.E. L 65-43 Dec. 19 vs. GFW L 60-53 Dec. 20 at Mayer L. L 63-49 Dec. 27-28 at NYA Tourney Jan. 2 at Mankato Loyola Jan. 9 at Jordan Jan. 11 at St. Peter Jan. 14 vs. Tri-City United Jan. 17 vs. Norwood YA Jan. 21 at Faribault BA Jan. 23 at Le Sueur-Hend.

Jan. 28 vs. Watertown-Mayer Jan. 31 at Sibley East Feb. 6 vs. Mayer Lutheran Feb. 10 at Kenyon-W Feb. 11 vs. Jordan Feb. 14 at Tri-City United Feb. 20 at Norwood YA Feb. 21 vs. Le Sueur-Hend.

Mar. 3 Start Subsection Mar. 14 Section Champ. at MSU Mar. 18-22 State Tournament

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and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, M 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.

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BY MORTGAGEE: $6 That prior to the comm mortgage foreclosure pr gagee complied with al ments as required by action or proceeding ha at law or otherwise to secured by said mortg thereof.

PURSUANT to the contained in said mort described property wil Sheriff of said County a DATE AND TIME OF December 13, 2006 at 1 PLACE OF SALE: Law Enforcement Cent SheriffĘźs Office, Civil Street South, Shakop 55379 to pay the debt secure gage and taxes, if any ises, and the costs and including attorneysĘź f law, subject to redempti months from the date o mortgagor, their persona or assigns.

THE TIME ALLOW FOR REDEMPTIO MORTGAGOR, THE M PERSONAL REPR OR ASSIGNS, MAY TO FIVE WEEKS IF ORDER IS ENTE MINNESOTA STATU 582.032, DETERMIN OTHER THINGS, MORTGAGED PRE IMPROVED WITH A NOTICE OF MORTGAGE DWELLING OF LES FORECLOSURE SALE UNITS, ARE NOT PR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that IN AGRICULTURAL default has occurred in the conditions of AND ARE ABANDON the following described mortgage: Dated: October 11, 2 DATE OF MORTGAGE: December PROGROWTH BA 23, 2003 LINDQUIST & VE ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT By OF MORTGAGE: $465,000.00 Attorney MORTGAGOR: Anderson Family Homes, a Minnesota partnership.

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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 week of Dec. 16-22, Belle Thursday, Dec. 19 Plaine police responded to the A man on the 1200 block of following selected calls: East Orchard Street was arrested at 11:43 a.m. on a Scott County warrant.

Monday, Dec. 16 A woman on the 400 block of A person on the 100 block of South Chestnut Street called North Aspen Lane asked police for medical help at 9:40 a.m. A at 12:28 p.m. to unlock a veman, 37, was transported to an hicle. area hospital.

Friday, Dec. 20 Tuesday, Dec. 17 Police assisted an officer in Jordan on the 700 block of CopAn officer assisted a sheriff’s deputy at 4:32 a.m. with a re- per Court at 5:57 a.m. The offiport of a truck in the ditch near cer was in an altercation with a the intersection of Highway suspected inebriated driver.

169 and Blakeley Trail.

A man on the 400 block of A woman on the 800 block South Cedar Street reported a of West Main Street called for stolen vehicle at 9:59 a.m. An officer informed the man the medical help at 7:43 a.m.

Police assisted a sheriff’s dep- vehicle was repossessed, not uty at 12:59 p.m. with a vehicle stolen. in the ditch near the intersec- A man was stopped for speedtion of Highway 169 and Old ing at 9:46 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 169 and Highway 169 Boulevard.

A woman on the 700 block of Old Highway 169 Boulevard.

West Prairie Street called for He was also cited for driving with a suspended license. medical help at 4:20 p.m.

A person on the 200 block Saturday, Dec. 21 of West State Street called for A man on the 100 block of medical help at 11:10 p.m. A West Main Street was arrested woman was transported to an at 6:50 a.m. for fifth-degree possession of a controlled subarea hospital.

A woman on the 800 block stance and drug paraphernalia. of West Main Street called for A man on the 100 block of medical help at 11:57 p.m. A East Church Street called for man was having trouble breath- medical help at 11:01 p.m. A ing. He was transported to an woman was transported to an area hospital. area hospital.

Sunday, Dec. 22 Wednesday, Dec. 18 Two girls on the 100 block of A man was stopped for speedSouth Grove Street were taken ing at 4:56 a.m. near the interinto custody at 8:33 a.m. on section of Highway 169 and Meridian Street. He was also Scott County arrest warrants.

At 4:33 p.m., a person on cited and arrested for possesSouth Chestnut Street was cited sion of marijuana with intent again for not having a dog li- to sell, drug paraphernalia and brass knuckles, a dangerous censed with the city. weapon.

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a teacher and administrator, brought significant expertise to issues involving curriculum.

She also was the board’s go-to person when it came to topics involving special education.

Nagel viewed the opportunity to serve as community service rather than running because of a specific issue.

“I wanted to give back to the schools and the community, and hopefully make some positive contributions to our educational organization,” Nagel said.

Steinhagen wanted to represent townships residents. Several years ago, he was “unimpressed” with the turnout and the way the board handled busing its most rural students.

His children and neighbors were among most negatively impacted under busing system the board used when residents opposed the existing plan that arguably provided more immediate service to in-town students compared to their more rural classmates in adjacent townships. Steinhagen was also miffed not all of the directors attended a meeting dedicated to an important topic. He’s since learned transportation is an expensive issue – typically the district’s second largest cost behind its staff – with no perfect or inexpensive system.

Daly brought significant financial expertise to the board. He is well-known for conservative approach to matters of finance.

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The reasons for not seeking re-election are individual and job-related.

Nagel has accepted a principal’s post at a school outside the metro area, a distance that will make service impractical.

Daly decided when he first ran for the board he would serve no more than two four-year terms.

“Eight years is long enough,” he said of the self-imposed term limit. “New members bring new life to the board. I believe that’s healthy for the process.”

Steinhagen is leaving to spend more time focused on his family and dairy operation. Evening board meetings frequently conflict with milking. He hired a person to oversee the milking operation while he attended board meetings.

The trio has seen plenty of change during their respective tenures on the board. They’ve seen the district’s enrollment grow. Nagel and Daly witnessed the opening of a new building, Oak Crest and another expansion of the junior-senior high school building. All three have been through tough budget decisions and all have participated in the hiring of the district’s three building principals, Kim DeWitte at Chatfield Elementary School, Liann Hanson at Oak Crest Elementary and Dave Kreft at the junior-senior high school.

They all supported the acquisition of 40 acres adjacent to Oak Crest and the track-tennisfootball complex for future building and facilities growth this year.

“I think we’re very well positioned for the future,” Daly said.

Steinhagen also recalled his own dissatisfaction with the campaign for the excess levy campaign the district ran before he was first elected. “They should have said exactly where all went for. I wanted to know what it was spent on and why

we needed it, not just because other districts did it (passed excess levy referenda),” Steinhagen said.

He has since learned the intricacies of the budgeting cycle, one that is dominated by aid from the state and legislative decisions on the amount of aid and, until this year, how much of it will be withheld.

They’ve seen increased technology come to Belle Plaine Schools. The district’s buildings now offer wireless access to the Internet. The district has made iPads available in classrooms on a scheduled basis.

Most seemingly agree a 1 to 1 access to technology, likely iPads, are a forgone conclusion.

“It’ll happen in the next year, no doubt,” Steinhagen said.

Daly and Steinhagen have been on negotiating teams that have negotiated and approved master contracts with the Belle Plaine Education Association, the union representing the district’s teachers. Nagel has served as the district’s representative to the Carver-Scott Education Cooperative and has served on contract negotiating teams with the co-op’s teachers.

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One of the last votes the trio cast was on the 2014 property tax levy. Steinahagen believes the board has done a good job controlling the rate and impact of taxation to the district’s residents. “6 percent (increase) in four years is pretty minimal,” he said.

They all ran at a time when the district was growing and started to feel the effects of more students and the impact of a looming budget crunch that would eventually prompt the board to reduce spending.

In 2004, Belle Plaine had just over 1,400 students. Five years

later, its K-12 enrollment was at 1,527. Nagel, Daly and Steinhagen leave with enrollment exceeding 1,600 students. Despite the growing K-12 enrollment, the district has carefully managed its budget, according to its auditing firm, EideBailly.

Preliminarily, the latest shows a district that has managed its cash flow well and has built healthy fund balances. The latest audit shows a school district with growing fund balances.

The 2013 operating fund balances is just over $2.95 million.

Nagel said funding and “partially funded mandates are ongoing issues” the current and future boards have to face.

Daly believes the district has done a good job managing its finances, “with a few exceptions.” He’s concerned about a system of negotiated pay raises without impartial and quantifiable justification. He’s also worried the amount of money the district currently and will spend on technology is outpacing the amount of money the district can dedicate to it.

Daly and Steinhagen cast two of the three votes that nixed the initiative to bring iPads to students on a 1 to 1 basis. Steinhagen believes slowing down the move toward iPads for all students was a good idea and it allowed more time for staff acceptance and training.

Dan Gardner, Dan Giesen and Joe Vandermark will replace Nagel, Daly and Steinhagen.

Daly encouraged the successors to ask difficult questions and make sure they know all the details of a proposal before approving it. “ Celebrate the successes,” Nagel said. “Belle Plaine Schools is an excellent school district with much to be proud of each and every day.”

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Wednesdays: BP Rotary at 12 noon at Kingway Retirement Living (Ratzkeller Room) Wednesdays & Fridays: Al-Anon Meetings on Wednesdays (only) at 8 p.m.

Meetings are held in the hall at the corner of Chestnut-across from St. John Lutheran Church.

Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays: AA Closed Meetings on Wednesday and Friday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Also, NA Meeting open on Sunday at 7 p.m.

Thursdays: Belle Plaine Knitting Group meets at Kingsway Living Center from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room or in the Art Gallery. Open to all ages and skill levels. Knitters and crocheters welcome.

Sundays: BINGO at the Vet's Club. Starting at 7:30 p.m. Public welcome.

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1st Tuesday of the Month: Belle Plaine Lions/Board of Directors meet at Borough Bowl in Belle Plaine, at 6:30 p.m.

• Area Separated & Divorce Support Group from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Wenceslaus Church, lower level, in New Prague. Call Deacon Bob Wagner (952) 758-0463 or Mary (952) 873-6781 for more information.

1st and 3rd Tuesday of each Month: Area Separated and Divorce Support Group meets at St. Wenceslaus Church, lower level, New Prague 7-8:30 p.m. Call Mary (952) 873-6781 for more information.

1st Wednesday of each Month: B.P. Borough Riders Snowmobile Club meets at Sparetime Tavern in Belle Plaine at 7 p.m.

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

4th Monday of the Month: Support Group: Women's Connection for Cancer. For more information contact the 'Ask St. Francis' info. line @ (952) 403-2000 2nd Tuesday of the Month: Belle Plaine Lions/General Membership Meeting at Duets in Belle Plaine, at 7 p.m.

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

2nd Thursday of the Month: Sons of the American Legion, American Legion & Auxiliary Mtg. at 7 p.m. at the Vet's Club.

2nd and 4th Thursday of each Month: New Prague Area Toastmasters meet from 7-8 p.m. at the New Prague City Hall, 118 Central Ave. No. Join to develop and enhance your speaking, communication, and leadership skills.

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2nd Friday of the Month: Steak Fry at the Belle Plaine Vet’s Club, Steak or Shrimp, 5:30-8 p.m.

2nd Saturday of the Month: B.P. Historical Society Open Meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the Historical House Muesum.

3rd Monday of the Month: Vet's Club Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Club.

3rd Tuesday of the Month: Sportsman's Club Meeting at the Vets Club in Belle Plaine at 7 p.m. For more information, call Maynhardt (952) 873-4395.

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Finally, a chaplain told her Gwendolyn was still alive, still fighting. But she was going to be airlifted to Children’s Hospital in St. Paul. “They brought her back. They saved her life that day. She’s our mini-miracle,� she said of

the ER staff at Queen of Peace. “Christmas definitely came early that day.�

The ER staff needed 45 minutes to stabilize Gwendolyn’s condition. While they waited, the air ambulance nurse bluntly told Omni she could ride in the helicopter as long as she could regain her composure and hold it together. Gwen had to be the focus of their attention. Those were stern words, but Kiecker

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new the paramedic needed to tend to the baby during the ride from southern Scott County to St. Paul.

At Children’s Hospital, the doctors transferred Gwendolyn to the pediatric intensive care unit. She was there for five days before she was moved to another part of the hospital Oct. 22 and eventually allowed to go home 19 days later. “That was a long 19 days,�

Omni said.

Exactly what went wrong remains a mystery. The doctors initially said Gwendolyn was failing to thrive, not taking in enough calories. Both Omni and Jeff have been through a litany of tests as doctors look for what might have kept Gwen from gaining the weight she needed to maintain respiratory functions. “They’re still not 100 percent sure. They’ve eliminated all the syndromes,� Jeff said.

She considers it a miracle Gwendolyn stopped breathing during the day, at a time when her mother was paying close attention rather than at night when all were sleeping.

Today, Gwen is doing well.

She is well over 9 pounds. Her growth is closely monitored.

The episode has brought a different perspective to the couple.

When a child is fighting to stay alive, everything else seems fairly minimal.

Today, Omni stays at home with her three children. At attorney specializing in estate planning, she’s able to work at home, flexing her hours to meet the needs of her family and then her clients. Jeff is in computer software sales, working primarily during the day.

It allows Omni time for clients in the evening. She and Jeff work to maintain normalcy.

They’re looking forward to Christmas with the children, knowing the best present is the help they received Oct. 17. “What do you even ask for?

You realize how minimal everything else is,� Omni said. “We got what we wanted for Christmas.�

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Legal Notices BELLE PLAINE CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE 13-11 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 108, FEES, BY AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE On Monday, December 16, 2013, the City Council of the City of Belle Plaine approved Ordinance 13-11, An Ordinance Amending the City Code, Chapter 1, Section 108, Fees, by amending the Fee Schedule. Ordinance 13-11 is available for review and/or photocopying during regular office hours at the City of Belle Plaine, 218 North Meridian Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011; phone 952873-5553.

Section 1. Chapter 1, Section 108, Fees. Fee Schedule has been modified for the following: water and sewer monthly utility fees, irrigation water rate, special assessment fee, public works equipment and operator fees, plan check fees, and adult use fees.

Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2014 and upon publication in the official newspaper of the City.

Adopted this 16th day of December, 2013.

Michael Pingalore, Mayor ATTEST: Dawn Meyer, Interim City Administrator Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Tuesday, December 24, 2013.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 20, 1985 MORTGAGOR: Ronald G. Weinzierl, a single person.

MORTGAGEE: Heigl Mortgage and Financial Corporation.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded May 22, 1985 Scott County Recorder, Document No. 210546.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Brainerd.

Dated May 20, 1985 Recorded May 22, 1985, as Document No. 210547.

And thereafter assigned to: BayView Loan Servicing, LLC. Dated January 10, 2005 Recorded June 6, 2005, as Document No. 700429.

And thereafter assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc. Dated July 20, 2012 Recorded July 30, 2012, as Document No. 911482.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Heigl Mortgage and Financial Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: CitiMortgage, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 313 1st Avenue West, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 270010840 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The East 10 feet of Lot 3, and all of Lot 4, Block 7, City of Shakopee, according to the recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the County Recorder in and for Scott County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $37,600.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $13,286.69 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: February 7, 2013 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within Twelve (12) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on February 7, 2014, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None Dated: December 13, 2012 CitiMortgage, Inc. 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 10 - 10-5932 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 26, 2012 and January 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2013.

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until January 8, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN, in said county and state.

Dated: December 19, 2013.

CitiMortgage, Inc. 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 10-5932 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Tuesday, December 24, 2013.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 30, 2004 MORTGAGOR: Peter A. Haller and Beth Haller, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc..

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 31, 2005 Scott County Recorder, Document No. 687303.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc..

Dated January 2, 2013 Recorded January 11, 2013, as Document No. A926054. And thereafter assigned to: Wilmington Trust Company as Trustee for the Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass through Certificates, Series 2005-1.

Dated April 11, 2013 Recorded April 23, 2013, as Document No. A934135.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 1000269-02020753666 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Bell America Mortgage, LLC DBA Bell Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: CitiMortgage, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 907 Lodge Drive, Jordan, MN 55352 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 220550040 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 4, Block 1, Timberline Fourth Addition COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $229,600.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $264,856.36 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: October 17, 2013 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 April 17, 2014, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032,

DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: August 15, 2013 Wilmington Trust Company, 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 10 - 12-002733 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Herald on Wednesdays, August 28 and September 4, 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2013.

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until December 19, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN, in said county and state.

Dated: October 21, 2013.

Wilmington Trust Company, 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 10 - 12-002733 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, October 23, 2013.

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until February 6, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN, in said county and state.

Dated: December 13, 2013.

Wilmington Trust Company, 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 10 - 12-002733 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Tuesday, December 24, 2013.

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: January 31, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Timothy J. Olson and Jayne M. Olson, husband and wife as joint tenants.

MORTGAGEE: Washington Mutual Bank, FA. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed February 27, 2006, Scott County Registrar of Titles, Document No. T 174704 on Certificate of Title No. 19028.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated February 18, 2013 Filed February 25, 2013, as Document No. T221562.

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: Washington Mutual Bank, FA RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 725 North Linden Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 209310010 and 209060260 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Parcel 1 That part of government lots 10 and 12, section 31, township 114, range 24, scott county, minnesota, described as follows: commencing at the southwesterly corner of said government lots 10; thence south 89 degrees, 38' 28" east, assumed bearing, along the southerly line of said government lot 10 a distance of 330.74 feet; thence north 6 degrees 04' 21" east a distance of 224.77 feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence south 6 degrees 04' 21" west a distance of 104.17 feet; thence north 89 degrees 38' 28" west, parallel with the southerly line of said government lot 10 a distance of 145.50 feet; thence on a bearing of north a distance of 20.00 feet; thence north 89 degrees 38' 28" west, parallel with the southerly line of said government lot 10, a distance of 198.00 feet to the intersection with a line that bears north from the point of commencement; thence on a bearing of north a distance of 263.58

feet to the southeasterly right of way lien of the chicago and northwestern transportation company; thence northeasterly along said southeasterly right of way line to the intersection with a line that bears north 31 degrees 56' 59" west from this point of beginning; thence south 31 degrees 56' 59" east a distance of 312.78 feet to the point of beginning and there ending. parcel 2 together with: That part of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 6, township 113, range 24; lying between the northerly extension of the east line of linden street and a line 60.00 feet westerly of and parallel with the northerly extension of the east line of linden street, and lying northerly of the northline of spring street, according to the recorded plat of belle plaine, scott county, minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $73,869.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $80,011.89 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 16, 2014 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on July 16, 2014, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: November 12, 2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 13-007552 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Herald on Wednesdays, November 20, 27 and December 4, 11, 18 and Tuesday, December 24, 2013.

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: November 27, 2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $608,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Tiffany Hugdhal and Derek Hugdahl, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mortgage Lenders Network USA, Inc., its successors and assigns TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 1002610-6200033204-1 SERVICER: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC LENDER: Mortgage Lenders Network USA, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Scott County Minnesota, Registrar of Title, on January 7, 2007, as Document No. T181601.

ASSIGNED TO: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-1 Dated: August 9, 2010, and recorded August 16, 2010

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

by Document No. T204237.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 3, Oak Bluffs, Scott County, Minnesota PROPERTY ADDRESS: 7510 Taylor Drive, Savage, MN 55378 PROPERTY I.D: 263680250 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: Six Hundred Nine Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Four and 78/100 ($609,694.78) 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 January 9, 2014 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 July 9, 2014, or the next business day if July 9, 2014 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: November 20, 2013 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Soundview Home Loan Trust 2007-1 AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2007-1 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. 13MN00111-1 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. A-4428686 Published in the Belle Herald on Wednesdays, November 20, 27 and December 4, 11, 18 and Tuesday, December 24, 2013.

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE Date: November 8, 2013 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 1. Default has occurred in the terms and conditions of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Savanna Pointe at Dean Lakes Master Association (hereinafter the "Association") which was recorded as Document No. T163147 on December 13, 2004, as amended and supplemented, and the Declaration for Savanna Pointe Townhomes recorded December 13, 2004 as Document No. T163149, as amended and supplemented by Document No. T170894, all of which were filed in the Office of the Registrar of Titles of Scott County, Minnesota, and also, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §515B.3-116, covering the following property: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 14, Block 3, Dean Lakes First Addition, Scott County, Minnesota STREET ADDRESS: 4502 Village Square Blvd., Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL ID NO. 27-3711330 2. Pursuant to said Declarations, there is claimed to be due and owing as of November 8, 2013, from Cheryl L. Prahl, title holder, to the Association, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, the amount of $4,946.00 for unpaid association dues, fines, late fees, attorneys’ fees and costs, plus any other such amounts that will accrue after November 8, 2013, including 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.

3. No action is now pending at law or otherwise to recover said debt or any part thereof.

4. That all preforeclosure requirements have been met.

5. The owner has not been released from the owner’s financial obligation to pay said amount.

6. The Declarations, referenced above, and Minn. Stat. §§515B.3115 and 515B.3-116 provide for a continuing lien against the property.

A Notice of Lien evidencing the amount due was recorded on January 14, 2013, as Document No. T220647 in the Scott County Registrar of Titles’ Office.

7. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in the same Declarations and granted by the owner in taking title to the premises subject to said Declarations 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, Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN 55379, on the 9th day of January, 2014, 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

attorneys fees as allowed by law.

8. The time allowed by law for redemption by the unit owner, her 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 July 9, 2014, 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 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. SAVANNA POINTE AT DEAN LAKES MASTER ASSOCIATION Attorneys for Savanna Pointe at Dean Lakes Master Association THOMSEN & NYBECK, P.A. By: Gretchen S. Schellhas (#195595) 3600 American Blvd. West, Suite 400 Bloomington, Minnesota 55431 (952) 835-7000 Published in the Belle Herald on Wednesdays, November 20, 27 and December 4, 11, 18 and Tuesday, December 24, 2013.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 70-CV-13-17506 amended ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE In the Matter of the Petition of Federal National Mortgage Association, in relation to Certificate of Title No. 39741 issued for land in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota and legally described as follows: Lot 15, Block 1, Williamsberg.

TO: Lexie Demaster aka Lexie E. Demaster and MidCountry Bank Upon receiving and filing the Report of Examiner of Titles in the above-entitled matter, IT IS ORDERED, that you, and all persons interested, appear before this Court on January 21, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. in the Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, City of Shakopee, County of Scott, State of Minnesota, and then, or as soon thereafter as the above-entitled matter can be heard, show cause, if any there be, why this Court should not enter an Order as follows: The Registrar of Titles, upon the filing with him of a certified copy of this Order, shall cancel Certificate of Title No. 39741 and enter a new certificate of title for the land therein described in favor of Federal National Mortgage Association, subject to the memorial of Document Nos. T6752, T119256, T122973, T122976, T133821, T133868, T134593 and T155633, but free from all other memorials now appearing on the present Certificate of Title, the last of which is Document T220893, and free from the memorial of this Order.

Attendance is required only by those who wish to object to the entry of the above-described Order.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that this Order be served: (a) at least 14 days prior to such hearing upon the above-named parties residing in this State in the manner provided by law for the service of Summons in a civil action; (b) it shall be served at least 14 days before the hearing upon each of the above-named non-residents by sending a copy of this Order to the non-resident’s post office address, by registered or certified mail, return receipt; (c) except as provided in Paragraph (d) below, it shall be served upon each of the above-named parties who cannot be found by three weeks publication and by sending a copy of this Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing by first class mail to the last known address of such party and by sending another copy of this Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing by first class mail to the address of such party as stated on the Certificate of Title if an address is so stated, which service shall be deemed complete 21 days after the first publication; and (d) upon a dissolved, withdrawn or revoked business entity governed by Minn. Stat. Chp. 302A, 303, 317A, 322A, 322B or 323 in the manner provided by Minn. Stat. Section 5.25.

Dated: November 27, 2013 Approved as to Form this 27th day of November, 2013 By: Bryce D. Huemoeller Examiner of Titles By: Ann M. Offermann Judge of District Court USSET, WEINGARDEN & LIEBO P.L.L.P By: Adam Soczynski, #0264805 Attorney for Petitioner 4500 Park Glen Road, Suite 300 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 (952) 925-3644 Telephone (952) 925-5879 Facsimile Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, December 11 and 18 and Tuesday, December 24, 2013.

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(continued from previous page) LEGAL NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Greentree Development Corporation will hold their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at or after 4:00 p.m. at its offices at 323 South Naumkeag Street, Shakopee, Minnesota. All persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place as set forth above.

By Order of the Board of Directors of Greentree Development Corporation By: /s/William I. Jaffa Executive Director Published in the Belle Herald on Wednesday, December 18 and Tuesday, December 24, 2013.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE: November 19, 2013 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED Date of Mortgage: May 2, 2008 Mortgagors: Charles E. Kajer and Jennifer A. Kajer, husband and wife Mortgagees: State Bank of New Prague Recording Information: Recorded on May 13, 2008, as Document Number A800275 in the Office of the County Recorder of Scott County, Minnesota.

Assignments of Mortgage, if any: n/a INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 24.041.0050 Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Lot Five (5), Block One (1), Heritage Estates Subdivision No. 2, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds, Scott County, Minnesota.

Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens) ____ The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 803 Bruzek Lane, New Prague, MN 56071 OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA The person holding the Mortgage: (check one) ___ is a transaction agent, as defined

by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30.

The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are: The transaction agent's mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is: _√_ is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd.

30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat.

58.02, is/are: If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is: State Bank of New Prague, 201 Central Avenue North, New Prague, MN 56071 INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied.

The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $167,300.00 At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $150,132.28.

Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota, at public auction on January 7, 2014, at 10:00 a. m., at lobby of the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagors personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale.

Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, "If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23." If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on July 7, 2014.

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. Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: STATE BANK OF NEW PRAGUE Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Steven D. Zard (#119751) WORNSON, GOGGINS, ZARD, NEISEN, MORRIS & KING, PC 119 East Main Street New Prague, MN 56071 (952) 758-4161 Published in the Belle Herald on Wednesdays, November 27 and December 4, 11, 18 and Tuesdays, December 24 and 31, 2013.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 70-CV-13-22569 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE In the Matter of the Petition of Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, in relation to Certificate of Title No. 46401 issued for land in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota and legally described as follows: Unit No. 1604, CIC No. 1098, Providence Pointe Condominiums TO: Julie Selsvold Upon receiving and filing the Report of Examiner of Titles in the above-entitled matter, IT IS ORDERED, that you, and all persons interested, appear before this Court on February 25, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. in the Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, City of Shakopee, County of Scott, State of Minnesota, and then, or as soon thereafter as the above-entitled matter can be heard, show cause, if any there be, why this Court should not enter an Order as follows: The Registrar of Titles, upon the filing with him of a certified copy of this Order, shall cancel Certificate of Title No. 46401 and enter a new certificate of title for the land therein described in favor of Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, subject to the recital with respect to encumbrances, liens and interests noted on CECT No. 36756, and also subject to the memorial of Document No. T223039, but free from all other memorials now appearing on the present Certificate of Title, the last of which is Document T223039, and free from the memorial of this Order.

Attendance is required only by those who wish to object to the entry of the above-described Order.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that this Order be served: (a) at least 14 days prior to such hearing upon the above-named parties residing in this State in the manner provided by law for the service of Summons in a civil action; (b) it shall be served at least 14 days before the hearing upon each of the above-named non-residents by sending a copy of this Order to the non-resident’s post office address, by registered or certified mail, return receipt; (c) except as provided in Paragraph (d) below, it shall be served upon each of the above-named parties who cannot be found by three weeks publication and by sending a copy of this Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing by first class mail to the last known address of such party and by sending another copy of this Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing by first class mail to the address of such party as stated on the Certificate of Title if an address is so stated, which service shall be deemed complete 21 days after the first publication; and (d) upon a dissolved, withdrawn or revoked business entity governed by Minn. Stat. Chp. 302A, 303, 317A, 322A, 322B or 323 in the manner provided by Minn. Stat. Section 5.25.

Dated: December 12, 2013 Approved as to Form this 12th day of December, 2013 By: Bryce D. Huemoeller Examiner of Titles By: Michael A. Fahey Judge of District Court USSET, WEINGARDEN & LIEBO P.L.L.P By: Adam Soczynski, #0264805 Attorney for Petitioner 4500 Park Glen Road, Suite 300 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 (952) 925-3644 Telephone (952) 925-5879 Facsimile Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Tuesday, December 24 and 31, 2013 and Wednesday, January 8, 2014.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 9, 2005 MORTGAGOR: Donald M. Broos and Joanne A. Broos, Husband and Wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 18, 2006 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A727415.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP. Dated August 25, 2011 Recorded September 7, 2011, as Document No. A886940 and by Document Dated September 14, 2011 Recorded October 5, 2011 by Document No. A888726. And thereafter assigned to: Green Tree Servicing LLC. Dated May 15, 2013 Recorded June 4, 2013, as Document No. A937485.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100330000000023548 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: MidAmerica Mortgage Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Green Tree Servicing LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 24531 Cedar Point Road, New Prague, MN 56071 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 030010470 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 45, Block 1, Cedar Shores, Scott County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $350,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $455,490.69

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA 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: February 6, 2014 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on August 6, 2014 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: December 4, 2013 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 8 - 13-006874 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Herald on Wednesdays, December 11, 18, Tuesdays, December 24 and 31, 2013 and Wednesdays, January 8 and 15, 2014.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: March 10, 2004 MORTGAGOR: Jason J. King and Heather A. King, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 23, 2004 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 649330.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated August 24, 2012 Recorded September 14, 2012, as Document No. A 915192.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100053700000176494 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 10286 Oakhill Court, Elko, MN 55020 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 230330350 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 6, Block 4, Windrose 1st Addition COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $256,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $253,652.61 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 30, 2014 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns

unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on July 30, 2014 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: November 26, 2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 13-008117 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Herald on Wednesdays, December 11, 18, Tuesdays, December 24 and 31, 2013 and Wednesdays, January 8 and 15, 2014.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 1, 2008 MORTGAGOR: Michael Boehm joined by his spouse, Brenda Maki.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for Home Loan Center, Inc., DBA Lendingtree Loans, a California Corporation.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 26, 2009 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A816398.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association. Dated October 8, 2013 Recorded October 15, 2013, as Document No. A947417.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100196800021316992 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Home Loan Center, Inc., DBA Lendingtree Loans, a California Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank Home Mortgage, a division of U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1535 Dublin Court, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 273270180 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 18, Block 1, Brittany Village Fourth Addition, CIC No. 1101, according to the recorded plat thereof, Scott County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $158,730.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $157,641.06 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 30, 2014 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on July 30, 2014, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION

PAGE eleven 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: November 22, 2013 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 - 13-006515 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Herald on Wednesdays, December 18, Tuesdays, December 24 and 31, 2013 and Wednesdays, January 8, 15 and 22, 2014.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 22, 2009 MORTGAGOR: James Bird and Sheila Bird, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed July 15, 2009, Scott County Registrar of Titles, Document No. T197259 on Certificate of Title No. 34478.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Green Tree Servicing LLC. Dated March 22, 2013 Filed April 8, 2013 , as Document No. T222516.

Said Mortgage being upon Registered Land.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100139105012396239 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Residential Mortgage Group, a Division of Interbank FSB RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Green Tree Servicing LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 9474 Aspen Road, Lakeville, MN 55044 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 080090150 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 3, Woodhill Acres COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $417,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $421,852.11 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: February 13, 2014 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on August 13,2014 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: December 10, 2013 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 8 - 13-007161 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Herald on Wednesdays, December 18, Tuesdays, December 24 and 31, 2013 and Wednesdays, January 8, 15 and 22, 2014.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: March 4, 2005 MORTGAGOR: Jay H. Charles and Stephanie J. Charles husband and wife Joint Tenants.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage & Investment Consultants, Inc..

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 17, 2005 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 691745.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc., successor by merger to ABN Amro Mortgage Group, Inc. Dated March 4, 2005 Recorded March 17, 2005, as Document No. A 691746.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Mortgage & Investment Consultants, Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: CitiMortgage, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 9309 134th Street West, Savage, MN 55378 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 263440550 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 6, Oak Hills.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $325,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $289,523.36 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: February 6, 2014 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on August 6, 2014, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: December 5, 2013 CitiMortgage, Inc. 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 10 - 13-007890 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Herald on Wednesdays, December 18, Tuesdays, December 24 and 31, 2013 and Wednesdays, January 8, 15 and 22, 2014.

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(continued from previous page) LEGAL NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of the Scott County Community Development Agency will hold their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at or after 4:00 p.m. at its offices at 323 South Naumkeag Street, Shakopee, Minnesota. All persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place as set forth above.

By Order of the Board of Commissioners of the Scott County Community Development Agency By: /s/William I. Jaffa Executive Director Published in the Belle Herald on Wednesday, December 18 and Tuesday, December 24, 2013.

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: November 19, 2004 MORTGAGOR: Sybil Haas as joint tenants and Sean Haas, as joint tenants.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 8, 2004 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A681349.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York As Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2004-13. Dated August 29, 2011 Recorded September 15, 2011, as Document No. A887493.

And thereafter assigned to: The Bank of New York Mellon trust Company, N.A., as trustee on behalf of CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates Trust 2004-13. Dated August 12, 2013 Recorded September 6, 2013, as Document No. A944920.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 1000157-0004440202-8 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: America's Wholesale Lender RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Green Tree Servicing LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 704 2nd Street Northwest, New Prague, MN 56071 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 241060070 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Unit 704, CIC # 1144, Ranlin Townhomes North COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $127,920.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $197,475.78 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: February 6, 2014 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on August 6, 2014 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: December 4, 2013

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PAGE twelve The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, 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 8 - 13-005609 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Herald on Tuesdays, December 24 and 31, 2013 and Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2014.

REQUEST FOR PROPROSALS Proposals will be received by the Scott County Purchasing Department GC218, Scott County Government Center, Shakopee, Minnesota, 55379-1220 until 2:00 o’clock p.m., Friday, January 10, 2014 for document scanning at Scott County.

Copies of the proposal may be obtained at the Scott County Purchasing Department by emailing at jschultz@co.scott.mn.us or calling at 952.496.8568. Proposal requirements may also be obtained by visiting the Scott County Government Center, Purchasing Department GC218, Shakopee, Minnesota, 55379-1220 or online at the official Scott County website at www.co.scott.mn.us.

The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids in the complete discretion of the County.

Advertisement of proposals is pursuant to Minnesota Statues Sections 375.21, 471.345, and 471.35.

Published in the Belle Herald on Tuesdays, December 24 and 31, 2013.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT probate division Court File No.: 70-PR-13-23626 NOTICE and order of hearing on petition for summary assignment or distribution Estate of Eugene Edward Schneider, Decedent.

Notice is given that a petition has been filed requesting that the Estate assets be summarily assigned.

The Petition also requests the appointment of Kelly Sonnicksen, whose address is 845 Braunworth Court, Chaska, MN, 55318 as Personal Representative of the estate in an unsupervised administration. If proper and no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.

Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and if no objections or claims are filed or raised, the Court may issue a decree distributing or assigning the Estate's assets.

It is Ordered and Notice is now given that the Petition will be heard on January 16, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., by this Court at 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota.

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

Dated: December 19, 2013 Filed in Scott County Courts December 19, 2013 By the Court Ann M. Offermann Judge of District Court Delores A. Beussman, Deputy Court Administrator Published in the Belle Herald on Tuesdays, December 24 and 31, 2013.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 26, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Grant W. Pannkuk, a single person.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Bankers Mortgage Company, LLC. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed July 11, 2007, Scott County Registrar of Titles, Document No. T 185185 on Certificate of Title No. 41894.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association.

Dated April 22, 2013 Filed November 19, 2013, as Document No. T226678.

Said Mortgage being upon Registered Land.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT'S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100021268000916136 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Bankers Mortgage Company, LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank Home Mortgage, a division of U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6767 Casey Parkway,

Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 040170250 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 9, Block 3, James A Casey Third Addition, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the Registrar of Titles, Scott County Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $234,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $273,786.82 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: February 20, 2014 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on August 20, 2014, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." Dated: December 10, 2013 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 - 19-2855 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Herald on Tuesdays, December 24 and 31, 2013 and Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2014.

Ordinance No. 3 based on the criteria listed for approval.

B. Approve acceptance of a Grant from Minnesota Homeland Security Emergency Management for an Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $65,911.

C. Approve the extension of the expiration date to June 30, 2014 for Urban Area Security Initiative Grant A UASI-2012-SCOTTCO-00009 from Homeland Security Emergency Management.

D. Adopt Resolution No. 2013-239; Approving Submittal of a Property Record Information System of Minnesota (PRISM) Implementation Grant Application to Assist in the Funding of Scott County’s Costs Affiliated With the Implementation of the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s PRISM System.

E. Adopt Resolution No. 2013-240; Authorizing the Conveyance of a Tax-Forfeited Parcel of Land (PID 254420420) in the City of Prior Lake to the City of Prior Lake for an Authorized Public Purpose.

F. Adopt Resolution No. 2013238; Authorizing Entering Into an Agreement With the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for Construction Funding and Long-Term Maintenance of the Minnesota Valley State Trail – County State Aid Highway 101 Segment.

G. Adopt Resolution No. 2013243; Authorizing Entering Into an Agreement With the Metropolitan Council for Funding the Phase 1 Development of Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park With Parks and Trails Legacy Funds.

H. Authorize submittal of a Targeted Watershed Grant Application for the Sand Creek Watershed to the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources.

I. Approve the Application for Optional Liquor Sales Until 2:00 a.m. for Jordan MN Entertainment dba OK Corral in St. Lawrence Township.

J. Approve the Renewal Applications for Scott County Intoxicating Liquor and Wine Licenses for 2014 within the Scott County Townships for the following: Valley View Golf; St. Patrick’s Tavern; Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club; Red Fox Tavern; Suzette’s; Legends Golf; Ridges at Sand Creek; Louisville Lanes; Country Prime Time; Union Hill Bar; and Doherty’s Tavern.

K. Adopt Resolution No. 2013242; Sustaining a Special Fund for Operation of a Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program.

L. Adopt Resolution No. 2013-235; Authorizing an Amendment With EagleJet Systems, Inc. for Project Management Services for the Life of a Parcel Program for 2014 – July 1, 2015.

M. Separation of employment for Susan Lane, FT Transit Lead Scheduler, Community Services Division, effective 12/13/13.

Separation of employment for Kayla Doorenbos, FT Probationary Facility Probation Officer, Health and Human Services Division, effective 11/29/13. Separation of employment for Charles Woodson, PT (50% FTE) Unclassified Communications Intern, Information Technology Division, effective 11/22/13. Separation of employment for Brenda Torgerson, Intermittent (2% FTE) Unclassified Facility Probation Officer, Health and Human Services Division, effective 02/24/13. Separation of employment for Eric Holmboe, FT Temporary

Program Delivery Seasonal, Community Services Division, effective 11/15/13. FT Probationary employment for Daniel Lein, Corrections Officer, Sheriff’s Office, effective 12/02/13. FT Probationary employment for Gretchen Etzler, Community Planner, Health and Human Services Division, effective 12/09/13. FT Probationary employment for Molly Sims, 911 Dispatcher, Sheriff’s Office, effective 12/02/13.

PT (50% FTE) employment for Robert Kubinski, Unclassified Communications Intern, Information Technology Division, effective 11/11/13. Change in employment status for Heather Pierson, Intermittent (10% FTE) Unclassified Facility Probation Officer to FT Probationary Facility Probation Officer, Health and Human Services Division, effective 12/03/13.

(5) Provide a Supportive Organizational Culture Which Enhances the County Mission: Chair Wolf recognized Transit Lead Scheduler Susan Lane on her upcoming retirement from her employment with Scott County.

Chair Wolf recessed the meeting at 10:21 a.m. for a reception honoring Ms. Lane and reconvened the meeting at 10:45 a.m.

Chair Wolf recessed the meeting at 10:50 a.m. and reconvened in a joint meeting with the Carver County Board of Commissioners at 11:58 a.m.

Chair Lynch reconvened the Carver County Board of Commissioners meeting at 11:58 a.m.

The following members were present: Scott County: Commissioner Wolf, presiding, Commissioner Wagner, Commissioner Menden, Commissioner Marschall, and Commissioner Ulrich.

Carver County: Commissioner Lynch, presiding, Commissioner Degler, Commissioner Ische, Commissioner Maluchnik and Commissioner Workman.

(6) New Business: A. Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner Ulrich to adopt Resolution No. 2013237; Authorizing Entering Into a Joint Powers Agreement With the County of Carver for Establishing Scott/Carver Transit as SmartLink Operated by Scott County. A copy

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of the resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and is made a part of this record by reference. The motion carried unanimously.

B. Commissioner Menden moved, seconded by Commissioner Marschall to adopt Resolution No. 2013-236; Authorizing Entering Into a Memorandum of Agreement With the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, (AFSCME) Council No. 5, Local 2440. A copy of the resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and is made a part of this record by reference. The motion carried unanimously.

C. Commissioner Ische moved, seconded by Commissioner Degler to approve a Joint Powers Agreement Establishing Scott/Carver Transit as SmartLink operated by Scott County.

The motion carried unanimously.

D Commissioner Maluchnik moved, seconded by Commissioner Workman to authorize entering into a Memorandum of Agreement with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Council No. 65, Local 2789. The motion carried unanimously.

E. Commissioner Maluchnik moved, seconded by Commissioner Degler to authorize entering into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Supervisors and Managers Association of Carver County (SMACC). The motion carried unanimously.

On a motion by Commissioner Ische, seconded by Commissioner Degler the Carver County Board of Commissioners meeting adjourned at 12:25 p.m.

On a motion by Commissioner Marschall, seconded by Commissioner Ulrich, the Scott County Board of Commissioners meeting adjourned at 12:25 p.m.

Thomas J. Wolf, Chair Gary L. Shelton, County Administrator, Clerk of the Board Debra K. Brazil, Deputy Clerk to the Board This is a summary of the Board proceedings (M.S. 375.12). The full text is available at www.co.scott. mn.us (which can be accessed at any public library), and in the office of the County Administrator.

Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Tuesday, December 24, 2013.

High Series: Tom Otto 730, Rich Burmeister 691, Todd Tuchtenhagen 690 Friday Night Owls Stier Trucking 7 Napa Auto 7 Jody’s Daycare 4 Johan’s 3 Spletzer Automotive 2 Hair By Paula 1 Men’s High Game: Tom Sellnow 245 Men’s High Series: Tom Sellnow 645, Dan Dhaene 589, Lee Krentz 585 Women’s High Game: Janet Sellnow 213 Women’s High Series: Janet Sellnow 504, Bonnie Malz 467, Theresa McDaniel 442 Thursday Foxes Deb’s Embroidery 3 Sparetime Tavern 3 Wild Night Karaoke 1 Johan’s 1 Last Call 1 High Game: Jan Korn 189, Jodi Foster 175, Judy Keefer 168 High Series: Jodi Foster 509 Congratulation to Johan’s for winning the first half!

Scott County Board Proceedings BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF SCOTT DECEMBER 3, 2013 (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 10:00 a.m., with the following members present: Commissioner Wolf, presiding, Commissioner Wagner, Commissioner Menden, Commissioner Marschall, and Commissioner Ulrich.

(2) Minutes: A. On a motion by Commissioner Marschall, seconded by Commissioner Ulrich, the Minutes of November 19, 2013 were approved unanimously.

B. On a motion by Commissioner Marschall, seconded by Commissioner Ulrich, the Minutes of November 21, 2013 were approved on a vote of three ayes with Commissioners Wagner and Menden abstaining.

(3) Recognition of Interested Citizens: A. Thom Boncher, Jordan, stated he and others have received the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Jordan Aggregates on a CD through the mail and the CDs were either cracked or broken. Environmental Health and Inspections Manager Al Frechette reported extra CDs are available and the EIS is also available on Scott County’s website for viewing.

B. Veterans Services Director Todd Kubinski reported that Shakopee has been selected as the site for a new Community Based Outpatient Clinic for veterans. Mr. Kubinski also reported on a new program that will allow eligible veterans and family members to purchase affordable dental insurance.

(4) Consent Agenda: On a motion by Commissioner Ulrich, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, the following actions were approved unanimously. All resolutions are available in the office of the County Administrator and are made a part of this record by reference.

A. Approve the request for rezoning (#772-R-1) for Patrick and Timothy Murphy, applicant, Mary Murphy, owner of 78.24 acres from A-1, Agricultural Preservation District to A-3, Agricultural Preservation Density District in Section 2 of Belle Plaine Township. This action is in accordance with Chapters 2 and 27 of the Scott County Zoning

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Area County Boards Set Elected Officials 2014 Salaries

Holy Family Celebrates Christmas Students and adults from Holy Family Academy & Chapel in Faxon Township celebrated Christmas Sunday evening in the Performing Arts Center in the Belle Plaine District Center.

(Above) A choir accompanied a play on the nativity. (Below) Kindergartners created falling snow after reciting “Jack Frost,” a poem by Helen Davis. The annual program included a silent auction and bake sale.

Scott County commissioners weren’t the only group increasing salaries of elected officials for the coming year.

In Carver County, Kerie Anderka, the county’s director of Employee Relations, reported commissioners increased the sheriff’s 2014 salary to $132,000 – an increase of 4 percent. They bumped the county attorney’s salary from $127,000 to $135,000 for 2014, an increase of approximately 6.3 percent.

Carver County commissioners increased their own salaries from $44,105 to $45,428 for 2014, an increase of 2.99 percent.

In Sibley County, the county board increased in the sheriff’s salary to $90,774.94 – an

increase of 2.99 percent. The Sibley County attorney’s salary was increased from $80,612.31 to $83,030.77 – an increase of 3 percent. The county attorney’s salary is based on 32 hours per week, said Matt Jaunich, Sibley County’s administrator.

Sibley County commissioners increased their own salaries by 3 percent, from $24,493.66 to $25,228.53 in 2014.

In Le Sueur County, commissioners froze their 2014 salary at its 2013 level -- $27,000. The board did not change the salary of the sheriff ($96,450) since Tom Doherty is retiring and his chief deputy, Dave Tietz, was appointed interim county sheriff effective Feb. 1, 2014 through Jan. 6, 2015. The Le Sueur County Board has not

yet set the county attorney’s 2014 salary. That action should be completed “the first couple weeks in January,” said Le Sueur County Administrator Darrell Pettis.

By comparison, Scott County commissioners approved a 6 percent raise for Sheriff Kevin Studnicka, a 5 percent salary increase for County Attorney Pat Ciliberto and 4 percent hikes for the county commissioners.

The raise for 2014 increases Studnicka’s salary to $128,692.

Ciliberto’s salary next year will be $145,354 plus the $300 monthly car allowance.

Scott County commissioners upped their own salaries to $50,860 plus $50 per-diems for attending board approved meetings.

Jordan Kicks Off School Bond Information Campaign

Elko Speedway Eyeing Drive-in Theater Plan for Summer of ‘14 If the City of Elko New Market gives the plan a thumbs-up, Elko Speedway could become home Scott County’s first active drive-in theater as soon as next summer.

The city’s planning commission is considering Elko Speedway’s request for an

amendment to its planned unit development, the New Prague Times recently reported. Elko Speedway is considering a 713space drive-in theater on approximately eight acres south of the racetrack’s parking lot.

Track officials approached the city about the proposal in late

September. The city did not receive a detailed concept plan until late November.

The commission will conduct a public hearing on the request Tuesday, Jan 7, 7 p.m., in the public library at 110 J. Roberts Way.

Using most every available tool in their arsenal, backers of bond referenda to fund improvements to Jordan Middle School and the construction of an adjacent community center are making sure people know the facts – just the facts – about the two questions on the ballot March 11.

From in-person meetings and tours to social and printed media, backers of the two proposals are distributing as much information as possible to counteract misinformation and innuendo with the hope voters will be informed and support the two questions, the Jordan Independent recently reported.

The school district is asking voters to approve $29.3 million in bonds to fund renovations and improvements to Jordan Middle School. A second question calls for approval for $5.2 million for a community center adjacent to the middle school.

Voters must OK the middle school renovation question for the community center question to pass. If voters OK the two questions, the house with a $200,000 valuation for tax purposes will see a $242 increase if the middle school renovation

question passes. Approval of the community center question will increase the district’s portion of property taxes on that same house by an additional $55.

Information meetings at the middle school are set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 8 and Feb. 5; and Mondays, Feb. 24 and March 3. Tours of the school are available at 5:45 and 7:45 p.m. The school district’s web site is hosting a special

page dedicated to referendum information – “Referendum Central.” It allows people to determine the impact on their property if voters OK one or both questions, the newspaper reported.

The district’s Facebook page and Twitter accounts are also carrying referenda information.

The district also OK’d circulating a flier carrying information about the referendum at a recent choir concert and art show.

Area Charter School Hosting Info Nights Cologne Academy is hosting an information night for parents of children in grades K-8 who want to know more about the school.

The information nights are Thursday, Jan. 16 and Monday, Feb. 3. The sessions begin at 6:30 p.m. both nights.

Participants will learn about the tuition-free public charter school and its core knowledge

curriculum.

Cologne Academy is located southwest of the intersection of County Road 53 and Highway 212, adjacent to the Cologne Community Center & City Hall.

For additional information, visit the school’s web site – www.cologneacademy.org -- or call Cologne Academy at (952) 466-2276.

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H.S. Dance

Belle Plaine Takes First in High Kick The Belle Plaine High School Explosion dance team traveled to Mayer Lutheran Thursday night for the first of its three Minnesota River Conference meets.

Belle Plaine, Mayer Lutheran, Norwood Young America and Jordan competed in both high kick and jazz. State qualifier for the Class A division, Mayer Lutheran, took the jazz competition with a total rank point of three. It was a close match up between NYA and Belle Plaine for second and third place.

Belle Plaine earned more total points but with the judging system used on Thursday, NYA received the better rank points.

NYA received seven and Belle Plaine eight. Jordan rounded off the competition with 12 points.

The high kick competition completed the night. Belle Plaine started off the competi-

Blue Wins the Gold

tion with its “Under the Big Top� routine. High points were scored for difficulty of kicks, visual effectiveness and creativity, along with formations and transitions. “It is a fun, fast-paced routine that the girls really have fun with,� said Belle Plaine coach Kathi Stauffacher.

Final rank points for the kick competition was Belle Plaine (3), Mayer Lutheran (6), NYA (9) and Jordan (12).

With one of three MRC meets completed, the current standings are: Jazz Mayer Lutheran 4 NYA 7 Belle Plaine 8 Jordan 12 High Kick Belle Plaine 3

Mayer Lutheran 6 NYA 9 Jordan 12 The next competition will be Saturday, Jan. 4 at BPHS. Belle Plaine will be host to 14 schools and many section teams. Competition starts at noon. The next conference meet is Jan. 7 at Jordan.

2013-14 BPHS Dance Remaining Schedule Jan. 4 Belle Plaine Invite Jan. 7 MRC Meet 2 at Jord.

Jan. 10 Boys’ Basketball Jan. 11 Waconia Invite Jan. 14 Girls’ Basketball Jan. 16 MRC Championship

at Belle Plaine Jan. 18 Farmington Invite Jan. 21 Boys’ Basketball Jan. 25 Belle Plaine Show Jan. 28 Girls’ Basketball Jan. 30 Boys’ Basketball

H.S. Wrestling

The Bulldog Hockey Association’s Squirt B White and Blue teams ventured into the Eagle’s nest to participate in the New Ulm/Sleepy Eye Invitational tournament. Excellent play by both teams resulted with each “bringing home the medal!� The Blue team won the championship game and the White team won the third-place game. Pictured above is the Blue team. In the front is Caelin Brueske. In the second row are Mason Reinhardt, Mitchell Hodul, Jake Rimstadt, Brady Sowder, Zachery Gargett, Logan Throldahl, Brendan O’Keefe and Tyson Schmitz. In the back row are coach Juli Sowder, Tyce Shook, Gage Bishop, Finn Gibson, Lo- After beating Sibley East 42gan Throdahl and coach Brad O’Keefe. Not pictured is coach Joel Rimstad.

18 last Tuesday night in Arlington, the Scott West wrestling team traveled to Rochester for the prestigious 2013 Minnesota Christmas Tournament this MRC Standings past Friday and Saturday. The (Standings as of Dec. 25) Panthers put together a good weekend of wrestling as they Boys’ Basketball totaled 129 team points, which

W L Mayer Lutheran 4 0 The second annual Belle one for kids 8-12 years old and was one-half point better than Jordan 3 1 Plaine Pond Hockey Tourna- another for teens and adults age Simley and placed them sixth Belle Plaine 2 2 ment will take place Jan. 4 at 13 and up. There is a $100 entry overall in the 33-team field Le Sueur-Hend. 2 2 the rink across the street form donation per team for the adult that was won by Intermat’s #4 Norwood YA 2 2 the senior/junior high school tournament, proceeds from nationally-ranked Apple Valley, Watertown-M 2 2 building. which will benefit the BPHA. with West Fargo, N.D., coming in second, followed by Prior Sibley East 1 3 The event, which will begin at There is no entry donation for Lake, STMA and Bismarck, Tri-City United 0 4 noon and continue all day and the kids’ tourney but there is a N.D. Results into the night, is sponsored by limit of four teams.

Jordan 66, Belle Plaine 42 the Belle Plaine Hockey Asso- For more information or to “Overall, I think that we wresMayer Lutheran 67, NYA 47 ciation (BPHA). register, call Johnny Egan at tled a pretty good tournament,�

Sibley East 62, LS-H 61 states Scott West coach Darren There will be two tournaments, 952-322-0622 by Jan. 2.

Watertown-M 50, TCU 44 Ripley. “We had seven placewinners and that hasn’t hapGirls’ Basketball pened very often in this tourna W L ment for us.�

Jordan 3 0 Watertown-M 3 0 This year’s Panther placeMayer Lutheran 2 1 winners were led by a pair of Norwood YA 2 1 finalists in Zach Siegle at 145 Sibley East 1 2 pounds and Andrew FogaTri-City United 1 2 rty at 160. Siegle advanced to Volunteers for the CarverBelle Plaine 0 3 the championship round with Scott Humane Society will hold Le Sueur-Hend. 0 3 a hard-fought and somewhat a pet adoption on Saturday, Jan. Results controversial win over STMA’s 4 from noon to 3 p.m. It will be S.E. 65, Belle Plaine 43 Mark Voss, who was unbeaten Mayer L. 63, Belle Plaine 49 hosted at PETCO in Chaska, at the time and had defeated which is located off old HighTri-City United 71, LS-H 45 Siegle during last year’s dual way 41 and Pioneer Trail.

Girls in grades 4-11 are wel- meet competition between the Watertown-M 64, NYA 52 CSHS is without its own come to tryout for the 2014 two teams. After a scoreless first Jordan 68, Mayer Luth. 46 Jordan 63, Tri-City United 54 building and all pets are housed Belle Plaine Juniors volleyball period, Siegle scored a quick in foster care. season on Jan. 13.

NYA 56, Sibley East 31 escape to take a 1-0 secondAll cats and dogs have been mi- Season information and reg- period lead. The hard-fought Wrestling cro ID implanted, vet checked, istration instructions are avail- battle would turn somewhat

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Norwood YA 0 2 “Where Results Call the Society for more inEverything Scott West 42, Sibley East 18 formation on adopting a homeWatertown-M 56, LS-H 16 less pet at 952-368-3553 or visit is made from TCU 34, NYA 30 www.carverscotths.org.

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put a hard ride on him. Late in the match, the referee decided to insert himself into the match and warned Siegle for stalling with about 30 seconds left in the match, and then with less than 10 seconds left, sent the match into overtime by awarding Voss a point for a second stall warning on Siegle. Siegle would win the match in overtime on an escape point. Kasson-Mantorville’s Brady Berge defeated Siegle 6-2 in the championship match at 145.

Another match that should have been over long before it was was the championship final between Intermat’s #1 nationally-rated Ryan Blees of Bismarck, N.D., and Scott West‘s Andrew Fogarty. The two wrestlers had actually met this past summer up at the Fargo Dome during the 2013 USA Freestlye National Championships, where Blees, an Oklahoma State recruit, went on to win the USA National title with a stunning 12-9 come-from-behind win over Minnesota’s Jake Short.

In what may have been the move of the 2013 Minnesota Christmas Tournament, Fogarty hit Blees with a nice low-level attack that led to a scramble situation that saw Fogarty lock up Blees in a cradle and take him to his back for all in the arena to see, and with Blees’ shoulders resting flush to the mat, those same seeing-eye people were just waiting for the referee’s hand to slap the mat with a match-ending pin fall call.

Mysteriously, that slap of the mat never came and Blees, being the good wrestler that he is, found a way to come back from the 5-1 first-period deficit to win the 160-pound championship match 7-6. “I always say that wrestling is the truest of all sports, 99 some percent of the time it will not lie to you but this time it did,� suggests Ripley.

Panther David Flynn won his

100th career match and it was a big one that propelled him into the semifinals to take on three-time state champion and University of Minnesota recruit Tommy Thorn of STMA. Trailing 4-2 entering the third period against Kaukauna’s Tres Leon, Flynn scored a reversal to tie the match and then proceeded to power Leon to his back twice for a total of six near-fall points and a 10-4 win. After losing by pin to Thorn in the semifinals, Flynn finished the tournament with a fourth-place finish as he lost a rematch to Leon 7-4.

Scott West would have four eighth-place finishers, led by 106-pound eighth-grader Jackson Stauffacher. He scored a big early tournament win for the Panthers when he bettered the #3 seed Dillon Spaulding of Bismarck, N.D., by a score of 6-5. After losing a hard-fought 5-0 quarterfinal match to Apple Valley’s Mark Rathman, Stauffacher bounced back with a big pin of Andrew Smith of Amery, Wis. Stauffacher would finish in eighth place after losing to Albert Lea’s Garret Aldrich 5-1.

Another eighth-place finisher and another wrestler that continues to improve is Scott West 132-pounder Jacob Backlund.

He advanced to his placing with a pair of impressive matches on Saturday morning. The first win came against Jackson County Central’s Dakota Rossow 16-0 before defeating Johnny Benitez of Amery, Wis., 9-4. Backlund finished the day dropping a 15-7 match to Kaukauna’s Kolton Janson in their place match.

A third eighth-place finisher for Scott West was Derek Dahlke at 182 pounds. It was a wild first period in the Saturday morning quarterfinal between Dahlke and eventual Minne-

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H.S. Boys’ Basketball

Belle Plaine Falls to 2-2 in MRC

by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School boys’ basketball team completed a busy week before Christmas, winning two of three games. The Tigers posted nonconference wins over Faribault Bethlehem Academy 70-65 on Tuesday and Blue Earth Area 70-67 on Friday. What didn’t taste good was what was sandwiched between those victories – a 66-42 Minnesota River Conference setback at rival Jordan Thursday night.

The Tigers completed the pre-Christmas portion of their schedule with a record of 2-2 in the MRC, 5-2 overall. They will next be in action this Saturday at Glencoe-Silver Lake.

Tip time is scheduled for 3 p.m. Belle Plaine’s previously scheduled game this Friday at the Glencoe tourney has been cancelled.

Tigers 70, Faribault BA 65 Belle Plaine turned up the defense in the second half and was awarded with a 70-65 victory at Faribault Bethlehem Academy.

“We came out slow and did not play with much energy in the first half,” said Tigers The Tigers’ Emily Vinkemeier and Torie Kellogg (in red) battled a couple of Wolverines for coach John Wellner. “Bethlehem Academy scored 40 points the ball last Tuesday night in Belle Plaine. in the first half because of that.

In the second half, we pick up our defensive intensity and we rebounded much better and that was the key in the game.”

Luke Narveson sparked Belle Plaine with 21 points. He was followed by Aaron Bigaouette Belle Plaine’s Ricky Fogarty put up a jumper during Thurs(12), Gavin Dauwalter (10), day night’s game at Jordan.

by Dan Ruud Mitchel Stier (9), Ricky FogaThe Belle Plaine High School rty (8), Sam Karl (5), Cameron girls’ basketball team will have Lark (4) and Taylor Lenz (1). to wait until after Christmas beDauwalter had a team-high 10 fore it can unwrap its first victorebounds, followed closely by ry of the season following three Narveson with nine. more defeats last week, includJordan 66, Tigers 42 ing two conference games at The Hubmen led 39-21 at home against Sibley East on intermission against a Belle Tuesday and at Mayer Lutheran Plaine team that was struggling on Friday. offensively and defensively.

The Tigers, 0-3 in the MinThe hole proved to be too deep nesota River Conference, 0-8 to climb out of. In fact, it deepoverall, will make their annual ened some in the second half holiday trek to the Norwood as Jordan went on to win by 24 Young America Tournament points. this Friday and Saturday at “To say that we did not play Central High School. They are very well this game is an unscheduled to take on one of the derstatement. It was like a comtop-ranked teams in the state pletely different team showed in Class 1A, Maranatha Chrisup,” Wellner said. “You have to tian, 6 p.m. Friday. Saturday’s give credit to Jordan. They outgame is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. played us in every part of the against an opponent to be angame. The biggest difference in nounced. the game can’t be seen on the Sibley East 65 Tigers 43 stat sheet, but Jordan played The Tigers trailed by only 36completely as a team and we 30 with 13 minutes to play in the played like five individuals. game before Sibley East went Jordan is a good team and we on a 14-2 run to go back up by did not come out ready to play 18 points and erase any doubt and match their intensity.” there was to the outcome.

Narveson was the only Tiger “We did not shoot well the in double figures with 10 points. first half, which was out biggest Bigaouette added seven points, problem,” said Tigers coach while Karl, Dauwalter and Lark Randy Carlson. “We got good each had four. Mitch Nelson shots but they just would not go had three points, followed by down. The second half was a Fogarty, Lenz, Joe Hankins and lot better. Ireland Lambrecht reBoys’ Basketball ally did a good job of knocking down shots against their zone. (continued on page 7) The Tigers’ Sam Karl had four points and four rebounds at Once again, Elizabeth Johnson Jordan Thursday night. and Erica Selly were much improved at handling their pressure defense and getting into The Tigers’ Ireland Lambrecht scored a team-high 14 points our offense. Elizabeth has re- against Sibley East last Tuesday night in Belle Plaine.

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ally improved the last couple of weeks and will eventually become a dominant point guard for us.

“We got into some foul trouble with our bigs,” Carlson continued. “Amara Meyer fouled out with 13 minutes to play.

Torie Kellogg came in and did a good job. Mariena Hayden, after a first half where she was in foul trouble, had a very good second half, playing smart and doing a lot of good things. Emily Vinkemeier did a lot of little things for us with her hustle and athleticism. She always plays hard for us.”

Lambrecht finished with 14 points, followed by Hayden with nine. Rounding out the scoring for Belle Plaine were Kellogg (6), Meyer (5), Megan Schmitz (4), Johnson (3) and Selly (2). Hayden had 11 rebounds and Meyer eight.

GFW 60, Tigers 53 It was a one-freshman wrecking crew that toppled the Tigers in their own gym Thursday night as Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop bested Belle Plaine 6053.

Guard Haley Busse scored 40 points, including 31 in the first half, as GFW improved its record to 2-3.

“They obviously have a very good guard and we helped her Belle Plaine’s Elizabeth Johnson had three points against Sibley East last Tuesday night in Belle Plaine.

Girls’ Basketball

(continued on page 7)

Belle Plaine’s Cameron Lark had four points and three rebounds at Jordan Thursday night.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2013

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

Toys, Toys and More Toys Members of the Belle Plaine Rotary Club made their rounds to churches and schools last Tuesday morning picking up toys for their annual collection. They packed this trailer full of toys, which were donated by community members and organizations. Numerous Belle Plaine High School Target Team members also assisted in this year’s effort (see photos below). The toys were taken to the CAP Agency in Shakopee for distribution to needy families.

Among the Rotary Club members helping out with this year’s collection were, from left, Fred Keup, Todd Meeker, Connie Meeker, Janel Schmidt and Kelly Smith.

A Busy Santa This Holiday Season Santa Claus had a busy itinerary in Belle Plaine this holiday season. He visited with kids at a number of different venues on various days, including Holiday Express at the high school, the public library, Coborn’s Grocery Store, Emma Krumbee’s and his new Santa House downtown. His busiest day in Belle Plaine occurred Dec. 7 at Holiday Express, where he and Mrs. Claus visited with hundreds of local youth. Among them were, from left, Madi, Gavin and Katie Theis, children of Todd and Sarah Theis.

Christmas at St. John’s Sunday school students at St. John’s Catholic Church in Faxon Township presented their annual Christmas pageant on the nativity of Jesus Sunday (Dec. 15). The pageant was followed by a pot-luck get-together.

Area Woman Gets a Potentially Shocking Scare After Crash

A woman from Green Isle Township endured a scare Friday (Dec. 20) when she lost control of her vehicle and crashed into a power pole and the pole holding live wires landed on her vehicle.

Around 4:55 p.m., Brenda Reinert was driving a Ford pickup truck on 210th Street, just east of 401st Avenue in Green Isle Township , when the westward vehicle slid off the roadway into a ditch.

Reinert’s truck sheared the pole off at its base, according to Sibley County Sheriff Bruce Ponath. The pole and line, still intact, landed on the front passenger’s side of the vehicle.

Reinert was not injured in the crash. The truck suffered moderate damage, Ponath said.

A crew from McLeod Power Co-op safely removed the line and pole from the vehicle.

Area Separated, Divorce Support Meeting Jan. 7 The next area Separated and Divorce Support Group meeting will take place Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Wenceslaus Church (lower level), 215 East Main Street in New Prague.

Come and experience good support as you move through this time in your life. People of all faiths are welcome.

Call Deacon Bob at 952-7580463 or Mary at 952-873-6781 for more information.

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Jake Behnke and Ryan Schmidt Win Home Decorating Contest

The Jake Behnke and Ryan Schmidt residence at 1120 Farmers Lane is the winner of the 2013 Belle Plaine Home Decorating Contest, which is organized annually by the Belle Plaine Rotary Club.

Behnke, 27, said he and Schmidt began putting up the display a few weeks ago. One of the highlights is an approximate 20-foot tall tree in the front yard that was made from pipes, strings and lights, etc.

“We thought that a big decorated tree would be nice but we didn’t have any big ones so we made one,” said Behnke, adding that the smaller natural trees on the lawn are also decorated.

Also included in the display are multicolored icicle lights around the house, a lighted fence and lighted deer that include one baby Rudolph.

Behnke said he and Schmidt have put up holiday decorations the past few years but “went all out” this year.

Well, maybe not all out.

“Next year I have plans for an even bigger tree,” Behnke said.

The other top five entries this year are second place, Linae Kevorkian, 125 South Market Street; third place, Al Bartolomei, 92 Oakwood Drive; fourth place, Mitch Kuhnke, 705 Butler Drive; and fifth place, Mark Hartmann, 400 West Church Street.

All the above entrants will receive prizes for their efforts. Donating businesses and organizations included Strait Smiles, State Farm Insurance, Belle Plaine Events and Festivals, Dairy Queen, McDonald’s, Domino’s Pizza, Dawn’s Hair Salon, Great Clips, Coborn’s, Foline Auto, Co-op Tire and Auto, Matt Saxe Chevrolet/Buick, State Bank of Belle Plaine, Brad’s Barbershop, Rucks Meats, Berger Interiors, Cornerstone State Bank, Home to Home Thrift Store, Red Door Bar, Johan’s Sports Bar and Grill, Prairie Farm Supply and Steffen’s Hardware.

Other entries this year included 1005 West Main Street, 952 Mallard Lane, 20235 261st Avenue, 115 O’Brien Parkway and 1114 West State Street.

First Place – Jake Behnke and Ryan Schmidt, 1120 Farmers Lane

Second Place – Linae Kevorkian, 125 South Market Street

Third Place – Al Bartolomei, 92 Oakwood Drive

Fourth Place – Mitch Kuhnke, 705 Butler Drive

Fifth Place – Mark Hartmann, 400 West Church Street

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Straight from the North Pole to you, we're pleased to share some Letters to Santa Dear Santa, I really love you Santa, and I know your elf is working hard, making lots of toys.

For Christmas I would like doggie that raises his paws up and barks. (Not a real one). I would also like ice skates, roller skates to skate on. That’s it...

Dear Santa, Kylah Olson, 5 I want a monster truck Rainbow Discovery Center that crashes, a lot of Hot Wheels, games, a game with all the monster trucks that’s big. That’s all!

Merry Christmas Santa!

Jameson Connolly, 3 Dear Santa, Rainbow Discovery Center I have been a good boy at my house. I would like a red tractor to play with outside to dig up dirt with, an animal pig to play farm with, a ladybug pillow to Hi Santa, I would like a tractor sleep with.

I saw you many times this and a 4-wheeler that goes year so far. back and forth, with a snow Brayden Anderson, 4 plow! Oh and a snow trailer Rainbow Discovery Center to pull behind when I plow Dear Santa, I want a talking baby! A real horse to play with.

Love, Morgan Schmidt, 3 Rainbow Discovery Center

the snow.

Merry Christmas Santa!

Jackson Nagel, 5 Rainbow Discovery Center

Dear Santa, I want a badge that says my name, and a remote control car. And a Barbie car that fits my butt. I want a new shirt and new pants and a basket for my clothes.

Bye Santa, Avery Huber, 3 Rainbow Discovery Center

Dear Santa, I saw you at a big building. I was being very good.

I saw you getting a bucket of water to clean the floor.

For Christmas I would like a yellow tractor, so I can drive it around in the dirt.

Brandon Anderson, 4 Rainbow Discovery Center

Dear Santa, I saw you at my house in the basement, cleaning our farm stuff up. For Christmas I would like a police car, race car and a Lego police station.

See ya later Santa!

Thomas Nagel, 5 Rainbow Discovery Center

Dear Santa, I saw you at Rainbow’s Christmas program the other night. I would like some new shoes that are black and pink because my other ones are ripped. I would also like more baby clothes for my baby, crayons to color with and a back pack.

Thank you Santa!

Morgan Sanders, 4 Rainbow Discovery Center

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“Dear Santa, I know you have a secret.”

Dear Santa, This letter is for you, and I want a pony that has a carrot and neighs. And I want a Barbie with a pony and a Barbie car.

Good Bye Santa!

Elise McCann, 5 Rainbow Discovery Center

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BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA Dear Santa, I want an airplane, a monster truck and a chainsaw.

If I don’t get it, I will keep waiting. I am so excited! I have been a good boy...well, half of the day I’m good. I want another airplane, too, and a rocket ship. I am 4, Santa.

Ethan Rain, 4 Rainbow Discovery Center

Dear Santa, I need presents. Please bring me 4-wheelers, dirt bikes and farm things like pigs, cows, truck and trailers to play with.

Thank you Santa for bringing me these presents.

Cameron Tousignant, 4 Rainbow Discovery Center

Dear Santa, I have been a good boy.

For Christmas I would like presents like a purple airplane, teddy bear. Caden wants big toys. I saw you in the backyard of my house.

John Shudy, 3 Rainbow Discovery Center

Dear Santa, I am a good boy. I saw you at Rainbow at our Christmas program. I would like an Army gun with bullets, a big boy monkey with clothes on and a dinosaur.

Thank you Santa, Patrick Otto, 4 Rainbow Discovery Center Dear Santa, I know you have a secret!

I would like a Batman, Batman cave, all that are Batman!! and Superman with red cape and blue pants and yellow on it.

Merry Christmas Santa!

Will Posthumus, 3 Rainbow Discovery Center

Dear Santa, Hi, Santa. I saw you and sat on your lap. For Christmas I would like a Bobcat, Bob the Builder and Handy Mandy movies and a new shovel to shovel snow with.

Carter Chard, 4 Rainbow Discovery Center

Dear Santa Claus, I try to be good. I help clean the living room. Please bring me a guitar iwth a pick and a playhouse for me to go in with 4 beds and a door. A bed for mom, dad, CeCe and me. And please bring an elf on the shelf.

I will leave you cookies and carrots for your reindeer.

Please tell me if there is a Rudolph.

Love, Genevieve Nielsen, 6

Dear Santa, I would like a big puppy like Elise has it’s black, a bull dog that’s white.

I have been a good girl this year, maybe bring a stuffed animal for mommy and daddy.

Good Bye Santa!

Eva McCann, 3 Rainbow Discovery Center

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Dear Santa, My name is Aaron Johnston and boy have I had a great year! You have no doubt put my name at the top of your nice list. But enough about me let’s get down to business.

I would love an ipad, in fact I love playing with ipads so much if I am out in public I will go help show someone how to run their ipad. I would also love a new bouncy ball, l love playing catch in the house and sometimes things get broke and my ball will then mysteriously disappear so could you help me out? I will work on staying on the good list, but with two sisters in the house it can be tough. Maybe give Mariena and Alaina something nice too, they have been ok this year. Thanks for reading my letter Santa. I will leave you some milk and cookies.

Love, Aaron

Dear Santa, I have been trying to be a very good girl and a good listener this year, but it is very hard. If you could, I would like a new baby doll for Christmas this year.

Love, Kaelin Foster, 1-1/2

“I will leave carrots and water for the reindeer.”

Dear Santa, I have tried to be a good girl this year. For christmas I would like a princess and a pink toothbrush. I will leave you some milk and cookies on Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas!

Ella Olsen,3

Dear Santa, Merry Christmas, my name is Alaina Johnston and I am so excited for you to visit our house on Christmas. I have been a good girl this year, so good that I started pre-school and I love it.

Just a few items I am hoping you can bring me this year. Can I get a puppy, a new doll, Despicable Me 2 and a new fish? My daddy said it was time to release him back into the wild since he stopped swimming in his bowl, dad said he was bored and needed a change of scenery. My brother probably told you how good he is, but let me tell you he has some work to do. Also can you bring my sister a new volleyball, she could use the practice to get as good as me. Have a safe flight on Christmas, Love, Alaina

Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. For Christmas I would like blocks and a tractor. I will leave carrots and water for the reindeer.

Merry Christmas!

Owen Olsen,1

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BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

“I have been a good girl, my mom and me were at Coborn’s last night and I didn’t hit anyone with my cart!!”

Dear Santa, For Christmas this year, what I would really like is a day to myself to call all the shots. I really like to do things my own way, and I don’t think mom and dad really ‘get that.’ If you can’t make that happen, a big toy fire truck would be cool, too.

From your buddy, Cooper Kalal (soon-to-be 3)

Hello Santa, Please bring me some new Christmas ornaments to call my own. The ones I like to play with keep getting put higher and higher on the Christmas tree, just out of my reach. It’s annoying.

Thanks!

Isabelle Kalal, 1

Dear Santa, We have tried real hard to be good this year. Beaker (our Elf) is here we hope he is reporting good things back to you about us. Rebecca would like a Rainbow Loom, Abigail would like an American Girl Doll and Nora wants her ears pierced.

(Nora has been working on potty training so she can get her ears pierced so maybe some clip ons until she gets it down). Don’t forget our cousin Kasen he is new this year on your list.

We will leave you your favorite cookies and milk and the reindeer some food.

Tell Mrs. Claus and the Elfs Merry Christmas from all of us!

Love, The Sandeen Girls Rebecca, 6 Abigail, 4 Nora, 2

Dear Santa, I’ve been good. I help do laundry. Please can I have a Candy Land to hang upon the tree? Please bring me some toys.

I will leave some cookies and milk for you.

Love, CeCe Nielsen, 4

Dear Santa, My name is Olivia, and I live in Belle Plaine MN. I have been a very good girl this year. I would like the big talking Sofia doll. A Sofia The First castle, a Sofia coloring book and Despicable Me 2 movie. As you can tell I really like Sofia The First. I am going to put out reindeer feed out on Christmas Eve so you can find my house. I will have cookies (that I helped my mom and grandma make) and milk waiting for you.

From, Olivia Jeurissen

Dear Santa, I have been a good girl, my mom and me were at Coborn’s last night and I didn’t hit anyone with my cart!! I would like a Bumble Bee, purple stroller with a basket on the back, a red beanbag. My dog’s would like a squeaky bone for Christmas.

I love you Santa!

Presley Volek, 3 Rainbow Discovery Center

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Dear Santa, Merry Christmas to you and everyone at the North Pole! This year, I’d love tickets to sports games or WWE Smackdown, the game Headbandz, a new bike, sports stuff and as always, yup you guessed it...money for college. I need a lot of that, my mom says.

Thanks Santa!

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Dear Santa, I have been a good boy.

I would like Webs, a helicopter, Ironman, 2 more helicopters for my brothers, something that goes on bottom of helicopter with a red button that falls when you push it.

Luke O’Brien, 4 Rainbow Discovery Center Dear Santa, I would like presents, like my favorite baby. I want to know where Santa is. I saw you at my house. I would like Santa books to read with my mommy and daddy.

Emmaleah Cecka, 3 Rainbow Discovery Center

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Dear Santa, This is a list for you from me, Dany. I would like the cuddling monkey or the Hugging Elmo. I would also like a 3-wheel Disney scooter and a bike for my mom.

Please bring my friends at school nice things and don’t forget my teachers and family.

Could you tell Rudolph hello for me and give him a big hug!

Goodbye Santa and Mrs. Claus Dany Meyer, 4 Rainbow Discovery Center

Dear Santa, I want two train sets. My brother wants a race track and me too. I want a Batman. I want a sailboat. I have been good.

Thomas Sniffen, 5 Rainbow Discovery Center

Dear Santa, I want a Transformer, and a tractor and some jeans.

My sisters are Kala, Bryce and Reagan. I am a good boy. Merry Christmas!

Gage Schmidt, 4 Rainbow Discovery Center

Dear Santa, I want Ironman and I want Power Rangers Megaforce.

Now I want Hulksmash, a helicopter and Dylan wants a helicopter and I want one too. I want a red-nosed reindeer toy and I want a pumpkin toy and a Santa toy and a bat toy. I have been good.

Waylon Wolf, 3 Rainbow Discovery Center

Dear Santa, I am a good boy. I would like a Wii U. I want sky lanterns. They look fun.

Good Bye Santa, Alek Wiering, 4 Rainbow Discovery Center Dear Santa, I want Legos. Merry Christmas! I will leave cookies for you.

Brody Doyle, 5 Rainbow Discovery Center

Dear Santa, I am so excited for you to come to my house! I have been a very good girl this year. Sometimes I don’t pick up all of my toys, but I promise I will work on this in 2014. Do your elves make M&Ms? I love them and I’d like two brown bags. My dolls are in need of a new friend and I’d like them to meet Sofia the First. I like her and it would be fun to play with her, too. Papa-Roni plays house with me, but he can use my dolls. Grandma Deb could use more pop’em.

I like to eat it! Please bring all of my cousins a new toy to play with.

Travel safe and I’ll leave you some cookies!

Sincerely, Elizabeth Nagel

Delivering Our Best May the coming year bring only good news to your doorstep.

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With glad tidings to you and your kin this holiday season from our entire staff.

Dear Santa, I want a sleeping bag! A new Mater because mine has a broken nose, a blue Ranger costume, and a green Ranger Costume, Spiderman toys and a toy elf, and a Santa and Mrs. Claus toy. I’d also like a snowman toy and a fake rabbit and turtle.

Bye Santa, Merry Christmas!

Tristan Huber, 5 Rainbow Discovery Center

Dear Santa, I want Stompies for Christmas, an iPad and kitchen stuff. I want some cars...I have crazy cars. I have two sisters. I have one Lego, but I need two Legos ‘cause Violet has two.

I would like some Playdoh.

Thanks, Vincent Holtberg, 4 Rainbow Discovery Center

Dear Santa, I want the Minnie Mouse cheerleader and Hungry Hungry Hippo. I am a good girl and that’s it.

Parker Biffle, 5 Rainbow Discovery Center

Representative Kelby Woodard & Family Wish you a Blessed Christmas!

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