Feb 20, 2013 Belle Plaine Herald

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ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND YEAR

BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA, FEBRUARY 20, 2013

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Area Man Killed in Rollover Crash Saturday in Blakeley

This year’s BPHS FFA officers are, from left, President Jacob Schaffer, Secretary Corey Krautkremer, Vice President Kelly Morrison, Reporter Mallory Glisczinski, Treasurer Alexia VonBank and Sentinel Levi VonBank.

Pancake Feed Just One Layer in Stack of FFA Week Activities Several dozen Belle Plaine junior and senior high school students and 550,000 elsewhere in the U.S. are observing National FFA Week. This year’s theme is “GROW,” and celebrates more than 80 years of FFA traditions while eagerly anticipating the organization’s future. FFA members are preparing for more than 300 career opportunities in the food, fiber and natural resources industries. FFA Week activities at BPHS got underway Tuesday when chapter members met with third-grade students to discuss how plants grow from seeds. Today (Wednesday) members will meet with fifth-grade stu-

dents to talk about horticulture and how to make mini-greenhouses. On Thursday they will talk to fourth-graders about food science and the fruit and vegetable industry. Friday they will meet with sixth-graders to talk about the dairy industry and make ice cream. There will also be a barnyard petting zoo set up in the school’s Ag Department area, which students in grades K-2 will tour. Among those heading up this week’s events at BPHS are FAA advisor/teacher Bruce Mathiowetz and the chapter’s six officers. They are President Jacob Schaffer, Vice President Kelly Morrison, Secretary Corey

Krautkremer, Treasurer Alexia VonBank, Reporter Mallory Glisczinski and Sentinel Levi VonBank.

Pancake Breakfast Starts at 8:30 a.m.

The Belle Plaine FFA Chapter’s annual pancake breakfast fund-raiser will take place in the high school commons area from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. this Sunday. The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for kids ages 512. Ages 4 and under eat free. Proceeds will benefit Camp

FFA

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Study Would Double-Check Future of School Enrollments If Contract for Study OK’d, Results May Determine Need, Timing of Next School Building Before it dives too deep into discussion on when its next building will be needed, the school board wants a more exact study of how many students the district will serve in the years to come. Monday (Feb. 25), directors will consider hiring a firm to formally study in the district’s demographics and anticipated enrollment in the years to come. “The results of this study will help the board and administra-

tion determine a clearer path with regard to timing of future building projects,” said Superintendent Kelly Smith. “We believe the high school project is on the horizon and this study will help us more clearly determine when the need will really be here.” The board will consider a contract for a demographic study of the district with SchoolFinances.Com, a Lakeville-based firm. The contract will cost either $4,000 or $6,000 depending on the depth of information the board wants. The district is expecting 145 kindergartners, maybe 150, next year, the largest class in its history. It will follow two classes that were the largest the district had seen. Superintendent Kelly Smith said the district is confident in the prediction of 145 to 150 kindergarten students next year, but is less than certain

City Plans to Utilize Hockey Rink for Dog Park This Year The city of Belle Plaine is planning to open the hockey rink on the 200 block of South Market Street for use as a dog park during the non-skating months. The city council was expected to approve the proposal at Tuesday night’s regular meeting, which took place after this edition of the Herald went to press. According to Belle Plaine Community Development Director Trisha Rosenfeld, the park board has been researching the proposal for some time. “The school district has indicated they are amenable to the city utilizing this property for a temporary dog park during the spring and summer months while the ice rink is not functional,” stated Rosenfeld in her report. She added that Public Works

Superintendent Al Fahey said there is an available dog waste receptacle as well as a picnic table to utilize at the park. Rosenfeld said estimates have been received from local sign companies to purchase two signs. One sign will indicate the dog park location, while the other will illustrate the rules of the park. The park board requested funds not to exceed $400 to purchase the signs from Earl F. Anderson. Public works will install the signs prior to an open house for the dog park, which is tentatively scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, April 22. Park board members plan to have dog treats and hot dogs available for the public at the open house. Local businesses such as the Belle Plaine Vet Clinic, Prairie Farm Supply and The Country Store will be invited to attend and possibly have display tables available. It’s also possible that representatives from the police department will be there to provide licensing services for dogs.

about the incoming classes beyond 2013-14. Smith and Chuck Keller, the district’s business director, performed the current enrollment prediction. Smith said, “there are as many (enrollment-study) models as days of the month,” but SchoolFinances.com uses the model that best fits Belle Plaine. Smith wondered aloud during the workshops Feb. 11 workshop if 145 kindergartners is the peak of incoming classes or an uptick in anticipated larger class sizes in the years to come. He noted the incoming class arrives five years after the housing market “slammed shut” in Belle Plaine.

Look into the Future

A demographic study will also

Enrollments

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City Community Development Director to Resign

A Blakeley Township resident died in a single-car crash Saturday afternoon just before 5:30 when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a ditch less than a half mile from his home in Blakeley village. Paris Edward Young Jr., 38, was driving westbound on County Road 6 (the Blakeley road) when the 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante left the road, slid into the north ditch, hit a tree and rolled. According to Sheriff Kevin Studnicka, Young was ejected from the vehicle when it rolled. Another motorist came upon the crash and called for help. Sheriff’s deputies investigating the crash are looking at whether road conditions, excess speed and possibly alcohol played a role in the crash. Monday, Sheila Norring, Young’s girlfriend, said he was on his way home from a friend’s house where he was playing video games and having a few beers. The Scott County medical examiner pronounced Young dead at the scene. He was alone in Norring’s passenger car.

Sorrow . . .

News of Young’s death drew

quick reaction to the Herald’s Facebook page. A handful of readers expressed sorrow at his untimely passing. “Paris was a good man,” wrote Julia Metz, a Belle Plaine resident. “He will be dearly missed.” Young moved to the area five years ago with Norring. He originally came to Minnesota seeking a better life for himself and his children compared to the south side of Chicago. He is best known locally for his upbeat, positive approach to life. He believed there was always a life lesson to be learned from most every situation, Nor-

ring said. He was also known for his music production company, Trigg Productions. Specializing primarily in rap and hip-hop music, Young ran the company out of the couple’s home in Blakeley. He was known to give unknown artists a venue to share their music. “If you wanted to be heard, he’d give you the time,” Norring said. Friends on the production company’s Facebook page expressed their sympathies as well. “He was truly a positive individual,” a friend, Shauntay Frazier, posted on the page. A friend, Nicole Dietz-Brandtner of Jordan wrote, “He will be missed and was a wonderful person. He was an inspiration.” Funeral services for Young will be in his hometown, Chicago March 2. A memorial service in Belle Plaine is planned for sometime in March, Norring said. The time, date and location of the service were not yet finalized when the Herald went to press. He is survived by his girlfriend, Sheila Norring, his father, nine children and two stepchildren.

Belle Plaine Barn Fire Not Forgotten During Valentine’s Wedding in Bahamas by Dan Ruud Lee and Mary (Halquist) Muehlenhardt were on a beach in the Bahamas Valentine’s Day for the wedding of friends Gabe Zurn and Jennifer Capaul, the former of whom is from Belle Plaine. But not even that setting and occasion could detract from the news they had received from wintry Minnesota two days earlier. The Muehlenhardts, who live on what is known as the Halquist family farm on 182nd Street in rural Belle Plaine, were just beginning the third day of their seven-day trip to the Bahamas when they received news early last Tuesday morning that their calf/cattle barn had burned to the ground, killing approximately 80 calves and cows. It was the second such tragedy on the farm in 13 years. On Jan. 8, 2000, a barn on the same exact location was also destroyed by fire, killing over 100 calves. That fire was believed to have been started as a result of hot work (welding) that was taking place by workers shortly before the blaze started.

Thirteen years, one month and four days later, the approximately 36- by 160-square-foot barn that was built in its place met the same fate. It’s believed the fire originated from a heat lamp inside the barn. A worker arriving at the farm to begin chores called the fire in at approximately 3:45 a.m. Belle Plaine and other fire department crews arrived at the scene a short time later but most of the damage had already been done. Total damage, including livestock, structural and equipment, could run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Lee Muehlenhardt, who with Mary had just returned from the Bahamas on Sunday, was on the scene Monday morning making plans with a contractor for the construction of a new barn, which could begin next week. The barn, which was fully insured, was the only structure on the property that was damaged. Muehlenhardt said he and Mary strongly considered returning home right after learning about the fire last Tuesday. Among those joining them in

the Bahamas were their daughter Shari and her husband Nate Gerdes. It was Nate who received the initial news that the barn was on fire, having received a text from Lee’s son, Scott, at about 5 a.m. Bahamas time. “It’s a text I’ll never forget,” Nate said. “We thought about coming back right away but then we found out we wouldn’t be able to get a flight out until Wednesday,” said Lee Muehlenhardt, adding that by that time Scott, along with family and friends, were taking care of business with the cleanup and insurance agents back home on the frozen tundra. “We decided to stay and have as much fun as possible the rest of the trip, but we couldn’t stop thinking about the farm,” Lee Muehlenhardt said. “The trip was fun but we didn’t expect this . . . We’re just thankful for all the family and friends that helped with everything while we were gone.” And the Bahamian beach Valentine’s Day wedding took place with all invitees in attendance.

Belle Plaine Community Development Director Trisha Rosenfeld has submitted her letter of resignation to the city. Her resignation does not take effect until March 1, but because she has approved vacation time from Feb. 25 through March 1, her last day in the office will be this Friday, Rosenfeld, who began her job with the city in 2006, is going to work for Xcel Energy’s Mankato office as community relations manager. City Administrator David Lee Muehlenhardt, left, met with an area builder Monday morning to discuss plans for the Murphy said the city will adnew barn that will be built soon on the site of the old barn, where this photo was taken. Muevertise for a replacement for hlenhardt had just returned home from a week-long trip to the Bahamas, during which his Rosenfeld. barn and some 80 calves and cattle were destroyed.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Chamber/EDA Award Recipients

BPHS’s ExCEL and Triple A award recipients for the 2012-13 school year were recognized The Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Authority held their prior to Thursday’s boys’ basketball game. Pictured at left are ExCEL winners Jacob Hartannual Dinner and Awards Night Feb. 12 at the Borough Bowl Banquet Room. Among those mann and Mikhayla Clausen. At right are Triple A winners Katelyn Zurn and Jack Winders. receiving awards for starting new businesses in Belle Plaine (top photo, from left) are John and Christine Shudy (North American Safety), Troy and Laura Martinson (The R/T Garage), Chantel Dacas (Memories and Milestones), Janelle Alken (Belle Plaine Transmission and Auto Service) and Nicole Maxwell (Memories and Milestones). In the photo below are representatives from businesses/organizations that received awards for expansions and renovations. From left are Terri Spruck (Main Street Professional Building); Arthur Hartman, Dan Whalen, Nancy Schumaker, Angela McLain, Nancy Stevenson and Ryan Hemauer (CamBelle Plaine High School rec- and band, the latter of which MSHSL-sponsored ďŹ ne arts or bria); Terry Siemon (Ag Power); Connie and Dr. Todd Meeker (Belle Plaine Chiropractic); ognized its Triple A (Academ- also included being part of the athletic activity, hold a leaderBetsy Ollhoff (Belle Plaine Food Shelf); and Karl Knight (Minnesota Valley ATA Black Belt ics, Arts and Athletics), and MSHSL Solo/Ensemble Con- ship position in the school and Academy). ExCEL (Excellence in Com- test. Zurn plans to attend the work voluntarily in their community, Education and Leader- College of Saint Benedict and munity. ship) winners prior to the start major in computer science. Hartmann, son of Joseph and of Thursday night’s boys’ bas- Winders, son of Karin and Kathy Hartmann, has been inketball game at the BPHS gym Max Winders, has also partici- volved in football, one-act play, (see photo). pates in numerous activities, fall play, speech and band. He Winning the Triple A honor including baseball, basketball has been on the “Aâ€? honor roll are seniors Katelyn Zurn and (captain) and choir, the latter of the last three years and is a Jack Winders. which he was named all-state member of the student council, The Minnesota State High as a sophomore. Winders plans Tiger Target Team and National School League Triple A pro- to attend South Dakota State Honor Society. Hartmann also gram recognizes seniors who University and major in inter- volunteers at his church. have excelled in the classroom, national business. He also plans Clausen, daughter of Vicki Boruff (James) and Darren the athletic ďŹ eld and a ďŹ ne arts to sing in the choir. activity. Recipients of this year’s Ex- Clausen, has been active in Students must have a B av- CEL Award from BPHS are one-act play, fall play, speech, erage or higher, comply with juniors Jacob Hartmann and choir and Tiger Target Team. She has also been on the “Aâ€? the MSHSL’s Student Code of Mikhayla Clausen. Conduct, and participate in ďŹ ne The honor goes to high school honor roll all three of her high arts and athletics. A committee juniors who participate in a school years. of teachers at BPHS made the selections. 952-873-2970 Zurn, daughter of Audrey and Emma Krumbee’s Floral Dan Zurn, has been involved in numerous activities during her high school career, including Ashton Pankonin, left, of Edtennis, track and ďŹ eld (captain) ward Jones, turned the Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce presidency gavel over to Karl Kolden of Kolden Funeral Homes last Tuesday night. Pankonin recently completed his one-year term as president, and will remain a member of the chamber board. Kolden will serve as the 2013 president and Josh Selbrade of Coborn’s will be the vice president.

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Norbert E. Schmitt Norbert Schmitt, 85, of Shakopee, passed away Monday, February 11, 2013 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. at Church of St. Mary, Shakopee. Presiders were Reverend Peter Wittman and Reverend Joseph Fink. Interment was held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. Visitation was Friday from 5-8 p.m., and Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m., at McNearney Funeral Home, Shakopee. Memorials to SACS Endowment Fund, Holy Family Catholic High School or Shakopee Dollars for Scholars. Condolences may be shared at John “Jay” Cauley, 74, of www.mcnearneyfuneralhome. Faxon Township/rural Belle com. Plaine passed away Thursday, February 7, 2013 at his home in He was born April 15, 1927, in Belle Plaine, the son of Joseph Faxon Township. and Anne (Ditz) Schmitt. He Funeral services will be held served in the United States on Wednesday, February 20 Army. at 6 p.m. from the Wagner Funeral Home of Belle Plaine Norbert married Grace Edberg with Pastor Joseph Thunker June 17, 1950, in Belle Plaine. officiating. Visitation will Together they were the owners begin at 2 p.m. and continue of Shakopee Services School until the start of the service on Bus Company. Wednesday at the funeral home. Norbert was a Charter Member There will be a lunch served at of the Shakopee Lion’s Club. the funeral home following the He enjoyed music and traveling, service on Wednesday. There especially trips to Arizona and will be a private family burial Las Vegas. at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, He is survived by children, Faxon Township, in the spring. Pat Huber and husband, Mike; He was born on the family Bill Schmitt and wife, Jolene; farm in Faxon Township, on Jean Marschall and husband, December 17, 1938. Jay was Fred; Pam Sperr and husband, the son of James and Marie Mike; grandchildren, Heather (Buesgens) Cauley. He was and Matt Huber, Leah, David, raised on the family farm Charles, Daniel, Elizabeth and and attended St. Peter and Anthony Marschall, Emma, Paul Catholic School in Belle Joseph and Gracie Sperr, all of Plaine. Shakopee; sister-in-law, Ann After school, he continued Schmitt; brothers-in-law, Harold working on the family farm and Edberg and wife, Ramona, Peter on October 16, 1965 he was Sterbonic, George Stoffa; many united in marriage to Adeline nieces and nephews. Kubes at St. Wenceslaus Norbert is preceded by wife, Catholic Church, in New Prague. Grace; parents, Joseph and After their marriage, together Anne; brothers and sisters, they lived on the family farm, Eugene, Roman, Florence where they raised their family. Schmitt, Margaret Stoffa and Later in life, he worked for 13 Bernice Winter. years as a security guard for Rolland Security and a number Pallbearers were Mike Huber, of years as a security guard at Fred Marschall, Mike Sperr, Mystic Lake Casino, until his Matt Huber, David Marschall, Charlie Marschall, and Joe retirement in 2010. Sperr. Jay enjoyed taking care of his livestock, had a liking for draft horses and enjoyed listening to Paul Harvey on the radio. He had a great knack for remembering people and places, enjoyed visiting with others and loved his family.

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Jay is survived by his wife, Adeline; son, Curtis (fiance Ashley); nephew, Scott (Monica) Kubes, all of Faxon Township/rural Belle Plaine; sister, Mary (Dale) Ely of Rochester; mother-in-law, Inez Kubes of New Prague; and brother-in-law, Jerry Kubes, of Henderson; grandchildren, Marissa and Samuel. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Marie; and father-in-law, George Kubes.

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Belle Plaine Day in Mesa March 7 It will be Belle Plaine Day in Mesa, Ariz., on Thursday, March 7. It will start at 11:30 a.m. at View Point Golf Resort and Restaurant (480-3734444). For more information, call Roger Moody 612-802-0269.

VFW Auxiliary News

by Christine Otto, Secretary The regular meeting if the Belle Plaine VFW Ladies Auxiliary was held on Jan. 17 at at the Vets Club. At this meeting, we made a donation to Camp Courage. We were also reminded to be watchful for American Flags that need replacing. Legislative Day is March 19 if anyone is interested in attending. This event is held at the Capitol. A donation was made to our Auxiliary by the family of Ilene Hanson. Suggestions for its use are appreciated. Thank you to the family. A wonderful lunch was served by Jan Walerius and Bev Ince. Our next meeting is Feb. 21.

Birth Announcement

Michael and Melissa Hanson, and proud big brother Griffey, would like to announce the birth of Annabelle Lucille Hanson. She was born January 10, 2013 at 5:28 p.m. at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia. Annabelle weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces and was 18-1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Jeff and Cheryl Hanson of Belle Plaine, Cynthia Huppert of Chicago, IL and Michael Huppert of Lynchburg, VA.

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Wednesday, February 20 Chicken Penne Pasta Bake, Italian Blend Veggies, Sliced Pears, Breadstick w/Marg., Chocolate Cake RCD Unfrosted Cake Thursday, February 21 Pie Day Sliced Roast Pork w/Gravy OR: Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Wheat Roll w/Marg., Apple Pie RCD Apple Slices Friday, February 22 Healthy Baked Fish w/Tartar Sauce OR: Grilled Chicken Breast, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans, Fresh Grapes, Cherry Jell-O Monday, February 25 Swedish Meatballs, Scalloped Potatoes, Normandy Blend Vegetables, Pull-Apart Roll w/Marg., Banana Bar Tuesday, February 26 Chicken Breast w/Tarragon Cream Sauce, Roasted Redskin Potatoes w/Marg., Fruit Cup, French Bread w/Marg., Lemon Tart w/Topping RCD Lemon Pudding Wednesday, February 27 Birthday Meal Beef Pot Roast w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Honey Glazed Carrots, Multi Grain Bread/Marg., Red Velvet Cake RCD Unfrosted Cake

Our Lady of The Prairie Catholic Church - Belle Plaine Fr. Michael Kaluza 952-873-6564 Wednesday, February 20 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass 9:00 am – 9:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, February 21 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass Friday, February 22 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass 9:00 am Stations of the Cross 1:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross 5-8:00 p.m. K.C. Soup Supper 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross Saturday, February 23 4:15 p.m. Mass Sunday, February 24 Second Sunday of Lent 8:00 am Mass 10:00 am Mass Tuesday, February 26 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass 9:00 am – 9:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, February 27 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass 9:00 am – 9:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration St. John Lutheran Church 148 S. Chestnut Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Pastor Mark Johnson sjlc@frontiernet.net 952-873-6492 Wednesday, February 20 5:15 & 7:15 Lenten Service 6:00 Soup & Sandwich 8:00 Women’s Book Club Thursday, February 21 7:30 Church Council Saturday, February 23 7 am Weight Watchers Sunday, February 24 Holy Communion 8:00 & 10:30 am Worship 9:15 am Sunday School Monday, February 25 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 6:30 Boy Scouts Tuesday, February 26 1:00 Quilting 6:00 Cub Scouts Wednesday, February 27 5:15 & 7:15 Lenten Service 6:00 Soup & Sandwich St. John-Assumption Parish 26523 200th Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Father Sam 507-248-3550 Sundays: 10:00 a.m. Mass Oratory of St. Thomas the Apostle - Jessenland Father Sam Perez 507-248-3550 Thursdays: Mass at 5 p.m. Holy Family Academy & Chapel Traditional Latin Mass 10679 182nd St., Belle Plaine, MN 56011 (952) 873-2582 or 873-6613 (coordinator) Fr. Christopher Leith Sundays 2:15 p.m. Confessions 2:40 p.m. Rosary 3 p.m. Mass Academy Mass - call for times

Redeemer Lutheran Church 14226 W. 280th Street Henderson, MN Pr. Diane Goulson 507-665-2932 On Highway 19, 2 miles East of Highway 169 Wednesday, February 20 5:30-6:30 p.m. Lenten Supper 7 p.m. Lenten Worship Saturday, February 23 9:30 a.m. -12 noon Youth Activities (craft projects, music, worship, games & snacks!) Sunday, February 24 8:30 a.m. Education Hour 9:30 a.m. Worship Wednesday, February 27 5:30-6:30 p.m. Lenten Supper 7 p.m. Lenten Worship

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First Presbyterian Church 219 W. Main Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-2966 River Rock Church Pastor Don Genereux PO Box 184, www.fpcbelleplaine.org Belle Plaine, MN 56011 fpcbelleplaine@frontiernet.net www.riverrockchurch.com Inspirational Message Line email: info@riverrockchurch.com 952-583-3302 Worshiping at BP Chatfield Sunday, February 24th Elem. School Second Sunday in Lent @ 330 S. Market Street 9:00 am Worship Service & Sunday Ministry Center: School 124 W. Main Street, BP (952) 873-5453 West Union Lutheran Church Lead Pastor Chris Teien 15820 Market Ave. Associate Pastor Dan Jetto Cologne, MN 55315 (Please call for locations) Church: 952-466-5678 Wednesday, February 20 westunion1@juno.com 6:30-7:45 p.m. Kids Adv Club & Jr Pastor: Wolfgang Laudert HighYouth Group @ 330 S Market Wednesday, February 20 St 7:15-8:45 p.m. Sr. High Youth 10 a.m. Bible Study 6 p.m. Lenten Meal Group @ 124 W Main St 7 p.m. Lenten service Thursday, February 21 Thursday, February 21 1:30 p.m. Prayer Group at Ministry 7pm Sweet Hour of Prayer Ctr Saturday, February 23 Sunday, February 24 10-11:15 a.m. Worship Svc @ 330 S 7:30 a.m. Men’s Group Sunday, February 24 Market St Topic: “Walk on Water” 3:30 p.m. Bible Quiz Practice @ 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School Min Ctr R: Curtis Galles Monday, February 25 7:00 p.m. Adult “Weird” Bible P: Heidi Schmidt Wednesday, February 27 Study 10 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday, February 27 6:30-7:45 p.m. Kids Adv Club & Jr 6 p.m. Lenten Meal HighYouth Group @ 330 S Market 7 p.m. Lenten service St Tree of Life Church 7:15-8:45 p.m. Sr. High Youth & Ministry Center Group @ 124 W Main St 312 Water St. Jordan, MN 55352 Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church 952-492-5277 500 West Church Street www.treeoflifechurch.info Belle Plaine, MN Senior Pastors: Joseph and 952-873-6545 Colleen Thunker Pastor John C. Zeitler treeoflifejordan@yahoo.com & John H. Meyer Sundays www.trinitybelleplaine.org 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship Wednesday, February 20 5 - 6:30 p.m. Lenten Supper (Taco Childcare & Sunday School available Wednesdays and Nacho Bar hosted by STiC) 7 p.m. Youth Groups (Gr. 6-12) 6 p.m. Midweek Catechism Class 7 p.m. Lenten Service (Usher Team Zion Lutheran Church & School 1) Grades 3-4 sing 14745 County Road 153 8 p.m. Senior Choir Practice Cologne, MN 55322 Thursday, February 21 952-466-3379 8:25 a.m. School Chapel e-mail: brendathompsonzion@ 9:30 a.m. Third Thursday Senior gmail.com Meeting Pastor: Eric Zacharias Friday, February 22 Wednesday, Feb. 20 No School 3:30 p.m. Worship MLC Basketball Tournament Lenten Supper following Service Saturday, February 23 5 p.m. Confirmation Class MLC Basketball Tournament 7 p.m. Worship Sunday, February 24 Thursday, Feb. 21 8 a.m. Bible Study 9 a.m. Worship Service with Newsletter Deadline - noon Communion (Usher Team 2/Video: Basketball (B) at St. Joe’s Friday, Feb. 22 Anderson) 8:15 a.m. Chapel 10 a.m. Coffee Hour (Outreach) Sunday, Feb. 24 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 8:30 a.m. Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship/Communion MLC Basketball Tournament Tuesday, Feb. 26 3:30 p.m. Adult Open Gym Basketball (B) vs NYA Volleyball Wednesday, Feb. 27 6 p.m. Financial Peace University 7 p.m. Adult Open Gym Basketball 3:30 p.m. Worship Lenten Supper following Service Monday, February 25 6:30 p.m. TLC Women’s Ministry 5 p.m. Confirmation Class 7 p.m. Worship Planning Meeting 7 p.m. Men’s Bible Study at St. Joseph Catholic Church Kingsway 213 South 6th Street Tuesday, February 26 Henderson, MN 56044 7 p.m. Trinity Knotters 507-248-3550 Wednesday, February 27 5 - 6:30 p.m. Lenten Supper (Chinese Weekday Mass: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. Buffet hosted by Outreach) Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m. 6 p.m. Midweek Catechism Class Sunday Mass: 8:00 a.m. 7 p.m. Lenten Service (Usher Team 3) Grades K-2 sing 8 p.m. Senior Choir Practice

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Ney Nature Center to Host Full Day of Programs Saturday Join the Ney Nature Center (NNC) in Henderson on Saturday, Feb. 23 for a full range of programs throughout the day. Start off with our newest program, Family Fun Phenology Club, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Stick around for some cross-country skiing and snowshoeing (fee for snowshoe rental) from 14 p.m. Attend the viewing of “Green Fire,” a documentary about Aldo Leopold, and wrap up the evening with a guided Moon Hike. Family Fun Monthly Phenology Club – 9:30-11 a.m. Are you curious about the world outside your door? Would you like to learn more about the natural world and how it affects you? Do you want to become a citizen scientist and make phonological observations? Would you like to share your knowledge with others? If so, here’s your chance to learn about the world around you. Come, join the new and exciting Family Fun Phenology Club at the NNC. Offered on the fourth Saturday of each month, we have something for all ages. Phenology is simply Earth’s calendar of nature. The timing of phenological events is vital for health (allergies and infectious diseases), recreation (wildflower displays and fall colors), gardening/agriculture (planting and harvesting), management of natural resources, understanding hazards (monitoring and prediction, such as flooding, drought and fire), conservation (abundance and diversity), and cultural events (festivals and workshops) of our world. Help build models to help humans understand and adapt to

changing landscapes and climates. Registration is required by Thursday before program. Call 507-248-3474 or e-mail info@ neycenter.org “Green Fire” Viewing 4 p.m. Free Join us as we view and discuss the film “Green Fire.” This first full-length documentary film ever made about legendary environmentalist Aldo Leopold. “Green Fire” highlights Leopold’s extraordinary career, tracing how he shaped and influenced the modern environmental movement. Leopold remains relevant today, inspiring projects all over the country that connect people and land. Following the film, discuss Leopold’s land ethic and how you as a community member can take action toward conservation efforts for our time. Consider making a Lightthe-Fire Pledge. Moon Hikes – 6:30 p.m. Free Join us for a mix of New Moon and Full Moon hikes at the Ney Nature Center. Your naturalist guide will share phenology, history and seasonal insights into the natural world. Everyone is welcome. The Ney Nature Center is an Environmental Learning Center located within a 446-acre Le Sueur County Park, east of Henderson on the Bluffs of the Minnesota River. The park is open daily to the public for hiking, bird watching, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Visit <www.neycenter.org> or contact Becky by phone (507248-3474) or e-mail (rebecca@ neycenter.org) for more information.

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With a mandated state system for evaluating the performance of licensed teachers on the horizon, the Belle Plaine School District’s teaching staff is in the first year of working toward the district’s new criteria for measuring the success of its teachers’ efforts. The school board reviewed the cumulative results of the district’s 100-plus teachers efforts meeting the core process of teaching and learning at its Feb. 4 meeting. In 10 of 14 areas measured by building principals during formal evaluations and informal visits to classrooms, teachers are in the first of five levels, the level calling for intervention. “I wasn’t surprised we had 1s,” Superintendent Kelly Smith said. “It doesn’t concern me because these are new concepts, new items in our schools.” Building principals performed the assessments. It’s the second year of the assessments at Oak Crest and Chatfield elementary schools, the first at Belle Plaine Junior-Senior High School. The five levels range from intervention at the first level to achieving the district’s vision of meeting the unique needs of students. “We see it as a more defined idea of what is expected of us as teachers,” said Jerold Stauffacher, a BPHS teacher and president of the Belle Plaine Education Association. “(It’s a) common interest that the school district and teachers have. Are there areas where we can improve? Sure. Are there areas we are doing thing very well. Yes. We as teachers have to continue to learn new strategies to work and get the most out of our students.”

Expectations

The board set the measures and expectations by which teachers will be assessed during the creation of a new strategic plan last year. The measures include higher quality learning targets at varying levels of complexity, alignment of daily targets to grade level power benchmarks, provides students with frequent feedback that is both descriptive and constructive and immediate. Other measures include student-friendly communication of learning targets and the activities needed to achieve the targets, differentiated classrooms that feature varied ongoing assessments, flexible groupings, varied instructional strategies and culturally competent responses with students. Still other measures include meaningful relationships with students that include recognizing and responding to the social and emotional needs of students,

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affirmation of learning and cognitive styles. The district is also measuring teaches in their system of intervention, continuous increase in the number of students entering a gifted/talented program, continuous decline in the number of students requiring intervention, and general and personal communications between teachers and parents. The level of teacher performance requiring intervention is by in large less than 75 percent of the time for reached measured area. The third of the five levels – the baseline area – calls for areas of measurement to be met at least 80 percent of the time. The district wants to see at least 2 percent of students advancing to gifted/talented programs and a 10-14 percent decline in the number of students needing intervention.

Meeting the Baseline

Teachers met the third of the five levels in meaningful relationships with students, having a well-defined system of interventions, increasing the number of students moving to gifted/talented programs and a decrease in the number of students needing intervention. The top level, Level 5, calls

for most of the measures to be met in 90 percent or more of the district’s classrooms. Directors recognized the work teachers, working in their professional learning communities and with building principals, have made in the first year of the program and the challenges ahead. Director Matt Lenz, the board’s chairman, said the strategic goal was written to challenge teachers to become better at their jobs rather than give them a goal that is easily met. “We’re asking our teachers to grow and improve, just like we ask parents to have their children grow and improve,” Smith said. The current proposal for formal measurement of teacher performance, according to the Minnesota Department of Education, calls for teacher practice to be 45 percent of the score, student learning and achievement (test scores) to be 35 percent and student engagement at 20 percent of the score. The district is “very close,” Smith said, to meeting the anticipated evaluation guidelines to be implemented for the 201415 school year. “We obviously don’t feel tests scores alone is a fair representation of teaching,” he said.

Belle Plaine on Dahle’s List of Legislative Town Hall Meetings Sen. Kevin Dahle is set to launch a two-day, eight-town series of town hall meetings, designed to hear from as many residents of District 20 as possible. “I look forward to meeting with constituents to discuss the issues that are most important to our communities,” Dahle said. “The Legislature has a lot to think about this year and these meetings help me better serve the people I represent.” Dahle will be joined by Rep. Kelby Woodard (20A) at meetings in Belle Plaine, New Prague, Elko New Market, Le Sueur and Le Center. Rep. David Bly (20B) will join Dahle for meetings in Montgomery, Lonsdale and Northfield. Attendees will be able to ask questions of both Dahle and their representative, in addition to learning more about the issues and providing feedback in the form of surveys. Meeting Schedule

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Thirty Years Ago This Week

Auf Wiedersehen A number of Belle Plaine High School German language students and their teacher were preparing to embark on a 15-day visit to Germany in the winter of 1983. Pictured above front row, from left, are Heidi Harsh, Dwaine Schense and Vicki Hoelz. In the second row are German teacher Carine Walstrom, Ann Manthe, Jody Schmitz and Romi Schneider. In the back row are Gary Heutmaker, Amy Bessel, Sandi Schmidt, Susie Stier and Susie Siegler. Manthe and Harsh would not be leaving until April and would have a three-month extended stay in Germany. County tax statements arrived in Belle Plaine mailboxes that week and there was some good news inside the envelopes. Taxes for residents in Belle Plaine as well as Belle Plaine Township were down. “Everything’s down in Belle Plaine,� county controller Jim Berg said. “The city, county and school district managed to hold the line last year and the taxes are down more than 10 percent for a residential home in Belle Plaine.� A tax schedule compiled for a residence in Belle Plaine with a market value of $60,000 had a total gross tax of $1,273 for taxes payable in 1983. Two stray horses wandered out onto Highway 169 and caused two separate accidents about two blocks apart. According to the state highway patrol, the first accident happened near Emma Krumbee’s Restaurant when a northbound car driven by a St. Paul man struck one horse. A few minutes, another man who was traveling southbound near the borough bowl struck another horse. There were no injuries to the drivers or occupants of either car but total damages were estimated to be $3,000. Both horses, which had gotten loose from the Bob Hafemann farm, had to be destroyed after the accidents. It was announced that Tom and Margaret Fogarty would be the grand marshals of the 1983 St. Patrick’s Parade in Belle Plaine. Miss Shamrock was Beth Murphy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Murphy. The contest for the best “Pat and Mike� joke would bring $25 and a plaque to the winner. That year’s celebration would take place March 12. Harold Anthony Albrecht, 79, passed away Feb. 16. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in English and was fondly remembered as a teacher of that subject at Belle Plaine for 30 years. Mr. Albrecht is probably best remembered for his work as a historian, primarily of the town and its people. In his passing, he left three books that stand as a lasting tribute to him and the town he held dear. “This is Our Town� was written for the borough’s centennial celebration in 1954. “The History of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish� was compiled for its centenary in 1970 and the large, hard-cover edition of

“This Is Our Town� completed in 1977 was sponsored by the Belle Plaine Historical Society. Dale Wolpern was more than a little unhappy that Saturday evening when his father’s car was towed away and impounded. The car, which Dale and his mother had driven downtown, was parked on Meridian Street when police had the vehicle towed away and impounded because it had a similar description of a car that had just driven off from Casey’s station without paying for a fill of gasoline. The Wolperns got their car back the same evening but not without some difficulty. The Belle Plaine High School boys’ basketball team lost to Le Sueur 41-39 in overtime. Senior guard Dave Harms led the Tigers with 15 points. Tiger sophomore Ed Fogarty emerged as an individual champion but Belle Plaine finished a disappointing sixth in the District 13 wrestling competition. Powerhouse Waterville-Elysian walked away with the team title, scoring 22 points. Fogarty won the 126-pound individual title with a second period pin, improving his season record to 21-3. Also qualifying for the regions from Belle Plaine were Bob Fogarty (21-5), Brian Clymer (15-9), Mark Klehr (12-121) and Greg Schmit (2-4). The Region 4 Tournament would again be held at Inver Hills Community College.

Plaine. Funeral services for Anton Strobel, pioneer Sibley County resident, were held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Arlington. Mr. Strobel was 86 years old. Clerk of Court Hugo Hentges’ statistics for 1952 showed that there was only one birth in Belle Plaine and 14 deaths. Most of the births were at area hospitals. An Arlington couple, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schulenberg, celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary. Dannie Dolan, former St. Thomas College athlete and once owned by the Chicago White Sox, was to be hurling for Belle Plaine that coming season. Dolan, who pitched for the FBI, an all-pro club in Washington, D.C., was signed to a Tiger contract. The Independents clinched first place in the River League by defeating New Prague 6452. Battcher and Hegna tied for top scoring honors. Adolph Walerius bowled 654 pins, setting a new mark for that year’s competition and tieing the all-time three-game total in league bowling at the local alleys. Noble Lockrem rolled a smashing 257 single game, which was high for the year in the Commercial League. Jerry Devine set a new three-game record in the Borough League with a 586 total.

The biggest winter storm of the year brought most activities to a standstill for two days. The storm brought some of the heaviest snowfalls of the winter, high winds and sub-zero temperatures. The Mechtels received the sad and unexpected news of the sudden death of their brother, Fred Mechtel, at his home in St. Paul. He was 47 years old. The stockholders and patrons of the Blakeley Cooperative Creamery Association held their 36th annual meeting. The creamery did a gross business of $586,749.84. Martin Meierbachtol and Ed Flynn were both reelected to three-year terms as directors. Belle Plaine won its first game of the district tourney against Prior Lake 48-33. Wayne Hagerman and Tom Melchior had 13 points apiece for Belle Plaine. Little Flower Church in KanShannon Shannon Bergs Bergs sas City, Mo., was the setting TRAVEL TRAVEL EXPERT EXPERT for the marriage of Donna www.destinationsbyshannon.com www.destinationsbyshannon.com Marie McNellis and Robert shannon@destinationsbyshannon.com shannon@destinationsbyshannon.com L. Klehr. The groom’s parents '# "" # % ’ &%% " % ## Sfb ## Sfb #% #% were former residents of Belle '# "" # % ’ &%% " %

Following the winter’s one big snowfall, the weather reversed itself with startling suddenness. The snow disappeared, water flowed everywhere, and streets and roads became muddy. Mr. and Mrs. Max Neubeiser moved to Shakopee, where he took over the Mergens heating and plumbing business. W.F. Latzke had three auctioneers cry his big farm sale – Clifford, Dowd and Wacker. Michael Crahan, 74, died at his farm home in Faxon Township. Born in Boston, he came with his parents to Minnesota in 1857 and to the farm in Faxon in 1859. The Triangle Motor Co. was organized with F.J. Keup, J.G. McRaith and Frank Vancore as incorporators. They established quarters in the Newell building vacated by the Belle Plaine Motor Co., B.M. Hughes. W.H. Weibeler, pioneer Belle Plaine merchant, died at age 83. He embarked in the general mercantile business in Belle Plaine in 1872, and continued in the trade until 1910 when he sold out. For many years he

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conducted the town’s largest store. The Belle Plaine Lumber Company had plans ready for construction that spring of a two-story building and large lumber plant. George Allen of Savage had taken over the Dodge car agency for Scott County and was in Belle Plaine to confer with his local representatives. John P. Shanus, 53, a resident of Belle Plaine since 1915 when he came to engage in the carpenter trade, died and the funeral was held from St. Peter and Paul’s Church. Michael Foldesi rented the W.H. Burns farm at St. Thomas and moved onto it. Mrs. John Neisen, Union Hill, broke her arm when the sled in which she was riding overturned. A group of Jordan dramatists presented “The Night Riders� to a large Belle Plaine audience at Dooley Hall. The Blakeley bridge committee continued to be active in soliciting support for the project throughout the area.

120 Years Ago (1893)

Jos. Neubeiser sold his hardware stock to Stratton Bros. The worst blizzard of the winter occurred Feb. 26-27. A heavy fall of snow drifted into piles fence high. Trains failed to run one day. The big legislative fight that winter was over what was known as the Markhan Bill, a proposal to tax unused railroad lands. Jacob Leibbrand got track of some things stolen by his farm hand. The thief went to Le Sueur and sold the $45 watch for $5 and the $25 gun for $3.

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, We, as a country and a state, are facing a powerful choice. Are we willing to let lobbyists for the gun manufacturers dictate how we will live, by threatening our legislators, or will we demand change? We, “the peopleâ€?, have a much bigger lobby, which represents sane society. Suffice it to say â€œall it takes for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothingâ€?. I’ll spare you the details of all the gun violence that’s happened since Columbine, where, by the way, there were armed guards. But I’m pretty sure there’s been alot more than most of us realize. It’s a fact that after a mass shooting in Australia, assault weapons were banned,and a buy back program instituted. There hasn’t been a single mass shooting since. I heard what President Obama said at the inaugural. It had nothing to do with taking everyone’s guns away. It was a call for us to limit this senseless violence as much as we can. When asked about the ideas he propossed one at a time,the overwhelming majority of Citizens support them. This includes banning assault weapons. The President even supported the NRA’s idea of looking into more security in schools. There are also similar discussions going on in St. Paul. We “the peopleâ€?, must be involved in this discussion. We must let our legislators hear from us. They are already hearing from the gun lobby (NRA) with fear mongering and distortions. Of course, considering they have alot to lose, financially, that’s no suprise. Of course, Newtown tells us that we also have alot to lose. I believe that if we don’t standup and do something about this now that we will bear the responsibility for the next mass shooting. Let’s all tell our Senators and Representatives that we want a safe, sane society for our children and grandchildren to grow up in. Jon Frasz Northfield, MN

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Enrollments give directors a look further down the road, helping them gain a clearer picture on what to expect for enrollment in the years to come. The board, Smith said, is looking for accurate predictions before making enrollment-based decisions on facilities, staffing and budgets. “I think we have to know if we’re going to be at 150 and how big it’s going to grow from there,� Director Matt Lenz, the school board’s chairperson, said. A limited demographic study, the $4,000 report, uses an enrollment projection model to formulate 10 year enrollment projections and. The report will include U.S. Census Geographic Report detailing the population and presents actual data for 2000, actual populations for 2012 and projections for 2017. The information will include the school district’s population by gender, ethnicity, race, age, and households with and without children. It will also look at households by age of householder, property information and educational attainment of the population. Other data will include history of enrollment change in neighboring districts and history of options in and out of the Belle Plaine School District. Still other information in the limited study will include history of district enrollments in charter schools by school name and grade, enrollment of non-public schools in the district and births in the major zip codes served by the Belle Plaine School District. It will also include the district

(continued from page 1) enrollment history, history of total student migration by grade and a look at the variance in the numbers of graduating seniors and incoming kindergartners. SchoolFinance.com bills the demographic study as “the most complete method to study enrollments.� It includes a demographic study of the factors influencing the future enrollment in the school district. The $6,000 study includes all the information in the limited study, plus demographic study and presentation to the school board. It also includes data from interviews with community planners and developers, history of building permits for the cities and townships within the Belle Plaine School District. The larger study will also include the history of real estate sales, including average sales price and length of time homes are on the market.

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ber of people and we would be learning the process on the fly,� he said. “In a study as important as this, I believe we should be looking for data from the experts in this area.� The last time the Belle Plaine School District had a formal demographic study performed was in 2004 when it contracted with Hazel Reinhardt, Minnesota’s state demographer during the 1970s. “It’s helpful information, but it’s been awhile,’ said Director Judy Nagel. Smith favors SchoolFinance. com. “I think they are both of equal ability and knowledge, but I have worked more closely with SchoolFinances.com over the past 10 years and understand the amount of work and effort they put into their various projects,� he said. The Belle Plaine School District has worked with SchoolFinance.com for the past eight years using their financial planning model and their negotiations costing worksheets over the past eight years. Superintendent Kelly Smith has used the company’s products and services for 12 years before he arrived in Belle Plaine. SchoolFinance.com was founded in 1998. A variety of metro area school districts, most recently the Elk River and Prior Lake-Savage Area, have hired it to perform demographic studies over the past few years.

Smith is recommending the more in-depth study. “There is value in securing as much data as possible in order to make the best educated decisions on what our future enrollment will be,â€? he said. “This option looks more closely at trends in our local community regarding housing, business, etc.â€? If the school board OKs a contract with the company, the study could be ready by the end of April. Smith said hiring experts would provide a better study than one done in-house. “Doing this in house would re- The week of Feb. 11-17, Belle quire a dedication of a signifi- Plaine police responded to the cant amount of time by a num- following selected calls: Monday, Feb. 11 #OMMITTED TO 9OUR A woman on the 100 block of East Church Street asked police #OMFORT #ARE at 7:05 a.m. to unlock her ve• Cleanings • Fillings • Crowns • Bridges • Dentures s #LEANINGS hicle. s &ILLINGS A woman on the 500 block of #OMMITTED TO 9OUR North Cedar Street reported a s #ROWNS #OMFORT #ARE case of fraud at 11:23 a.m. s "RIDGES s #LEANINGS A person on the 300 block s $ENTURES s &ILLINGS of North Ash Street called for s #ROWNS medical help at 4:11 p.m. A s "RIDGES $R 3TEVEN *ABS woman was transported to an s $ENTURES #OMPREHENSIVE &AMILY $ENTISTRY area hospital. $R 3TEVEN *ABS A woman on the 400 block 3 -ERIDIAN 3T "ELLE 0LAINE (L to R) Sarah, Amy, Ellen, Dr. Jabs, Dan, Dana,#OMPREHENSIVE &AMILY $ENTISTRY Gayle, Jackie. 3 -ERIDIAN 3T "ELLE 0LAINE of West Main Street reported an assault at 11:14 p.m. Police .EW 0ATIENTS 7ELCOME .EW 0ATIENTS 7ELCOME broke up a fight between two -ONDAYn&RIDAY A M n P M %VENINGS !VAILABLE -ONDAYn&RIDAY A M n P M %VENINGS !VAILABLE intoxicated women. One was X *OR)ND MF .O 0ROOF arrested for fifth-degree assault. 0ICKUP FROM NEW SIZE @ INDD 201 S. Meridian X St.*OR)ND MF !.O 0ROOF • Belle Plaine Police sent a white powdery Family Dentistry (952) 873-6766 substance found at the scene to www.Jabsdentistry.com 0ICKUP FROM NEW SIZE @

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If the predictions reach fruition, next year’s public school kindergarten class – the Class of 2026 – will begin the school year as the biggest class in the history of the Belle Plaine School District. As part of a series of forecast for the coming year’s budget, the school board recently approved a series of assumptions that includes 145 incoming kindergartners. Superintendent Kelly Smith said the incoming class might even reach 150. A class of 145 kindergartners means the district may need to hire an eighth full-time kindergarten teacher if it wants to keep kindergarten class sizes at or below 20 students a class. The district expects the kindergarten classes thereafter to drop back to about 135 students for the foreseeable future. Another of the assumptions means the district will reach an all-time high enrollment at 1,635 students in the 2013-14 school year. The school district started the 2012-13 school year with 108 seniors, 1,600 students K-12. With 145 kindergartners coming in and the Class of 2012 departing, the district’s total enrollment will also be at an all-time high. More Teachers Last month, the school board gave conceptual approval to hire additional staff. The 7.94 fulltime equivalent (FTEs) position, if filled, will increase the district payroll by up to $360,000 next

year The positions include full-time teachers at kindergarten, first and fifth grades to “keep class sizes at low and reasonable levels due to increased numbers of sections in the elementary,� Smith said. Other new positions could include specialists in physical education and art to address needs of additional prep time needed because of increased number of sections, one full-time junior-senior high math teacher to lower class size in high school math classes and make “a concerted effort to improve our state math test scores,� he said. Other potential new positions include a full-time vocal music teacher to be shared between elementary and junior-senior high schools to help address increasing enrollment in sevenththrough 12th grade vocal music program and address section coverage at the elementary. The district could also hire one fulltime media specialist to provide additional time for licensed staff to assist K-12 teaching staff with the continued integration of technology into classrooms.

Space Crunch Director Matt Bigaouette noted the impact the additional staff and students will have on buildings that are growing increasingly crowded, a not-so-subtle reminder the district is aware it will need to address its space needs in the years to come. The district has already stated its next

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Bureau of Criminal Apprehension lab for testing. Wednesday, Feb. 13 Police stopped a vehicle at 12:03 a.m. near the intersection of East Main Street and Highway 169 for a traffic violation. The driver was also cited for driving after license revocation. A person on the 800 block of West Main Street called for medical help at 10:02 a.m. A man was transported to an area hospital. Thursday, Feb. 14 A man on the 1000 block of Lacy Lane asked police to unlock a vehicle. Police arrested a man on the 900 block of West State Street at 2:32 p.m. He was wanted on two outstanding arrest warrants. A woman on the 800 block of East Main Street reported at 5:03 p.m. a property-damage crash at the intersection of East Main Street and Old Highway 169 Boulevard. A woman on the 600 block of West Main Street called for medical help at 6:01 p.m. A man on the 100 block of East Church Street reported at 7:41 p.m. a theft. The case is under investigation. Friday, Feb. 15 A woman on the 700 block of Farmers Way was arrested on an outstanding warrant at 10:58 a.m. A woman who did not move to the opposite lane to avoid an officer performing a traffic stop almost hit the officer. She was stopped on the 20400 block of Highway 169 and cited at 4:52 p.m. for the offense and inattentive driving. A woman on the 300 block of West Church Street reported at 5:52 p.m. a stolen laptop computer. Police are investigating. A woman on the 200 block of South Meridian Street called for medical help at 7:11 p.m. A man was transported to an area hospital. Saturday, Feb. 16 Police assisted a deputy at 4:38 a.m. with a call for medical help from a woman on the 300 block of North First Street. A man was transported to an area hospital. Police responded at 5:27 p.m. to a fatal crash on Scott County Road 6 near Elm Way, just east of Blakeley. Sunday, Feb. 17 The driver of a vehicle stopped near the intersection of East State and North Walnut streets at 11:52 a.m. was cited for driving after license suspension. A woman on the 1000 block of East Enterprise Drive asked police at 7:14 p.m. to unlock a vehicle.

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The week of Feb. 11-17, Belle Plaine firefighters responded to the following selected calls: Monday, Feb. 11 At 3:55 p.m., firefighters received a report of a kitchen fire on the 800 block of West Prairie Street. Homeowner baking

cookies activated the alarm. The cookies were burned. Tuesday, Feb. 12 At 3:46 a.m., firefighters responded to a barn fire with animals inside on the 9000 block of 182nd Street in San Francisco Township. Firefighters were dispatched at 6:37 a.m. to a report of smoke in the area of the 20000 block of Highway 169. New Prague firefighters were at Belle Plaine’s station and assisted. Thursday, Feb. 14 At 6:02, firefighters assisted with a call for medical help from a person on the 600 block of West Main Street. The call was cancelled en route. Saturday, Feb. 16 Firefighters responded at 5:30 p.m. to a crash with fatal injuries on County Road 6, just east of Blakeley. Sunday, Feb. 17 Firefighters responded at 3:50 p.m. to an alarm on the 200 block of South Buffalo Street. The alarm was set off by burned food.

building will be a secondary facility. The district expects the increase in enrollment will have a positive impact on its coffers. The board is assuming general education revenue will increase by 1 percent next year to $5,276 per student. High School students generate more than the $5,276 with younger elementary students bringing in less. It is further expecting the aid will increase an additional 1 percent to $5,329 per student for the 2014-15 school year and then hold pat for the next three years. The board will anticipate the increase rather than expect no increase and enjoy the additional money if it arrives. With the DFL controlling both houses of the Minnesota Legislature and DFL Gov. Mark Dayton successfully campaigned on an increase in K12 education funding, Smith said the assumption is a reasonable one to make. Textbooks & Technology Also on the expenditure side, the board agreed textbook expenses will remain at $100,000 with no increase annually over the next four years. The board may back off that goal if curriculum review calls for new textbooks, Smith said. Technology expenses will also be set at $100,000 and will not increase over the next four years. All other expenses will increase at 2 percent per year for each of the next five years. With payroll as its largest expense, the board is assuming salary increases at 1 percent next year and the year after. Another assumption is all health insurance district costs will increase at 2 percent for next year. The increase in 2010-11 was 4 percent with an 1.5 decrease in 2011-12. The 1 percent increase amounts to an additional $76,000 for the first year and an additional 1 percent atop that, said the district’s Business Director Chuck Keller. That assumption is not always realized. Generally total salary expenses increase by one-half to 1½ percent annually, Keller said. Employee departures and retiring teachers replaced by less-expensive staff keep costs down, he said. The board set a goal of employee retirement expenses increasing at 5 percent per year for each of the next five years. The district also plans to keep its undesignated reserves around $1.4 million next year, a $13,300 increase from 2013. “We use it as a benchmark to compare to the results of the forecast knowing that 10 percent is a point where we need to really look at budget adjustments,â€? Keller said. “The $1.4 million (or 10 percent) equates to about 30 days operating cash.â€?

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LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL

Little League Softball is the first formal softball program for girls 912 (grades 3-6) years old. The 3rd & 4th grade league uses both players and coaches as pitchers and the 5th & 6th grade uses just player pitchers. The player-pitchers are introduced to softball pitching fundamentals. Little League Softball attempts to continue the development of softball players, continuing the basic structure and the skills needed to enjoy success. The emphasis is on fun rather than competition in this program. Both divisions will do some local traveling. Parents are responsible for child’s transportation. Coaches are volunteer parents. DATE: Mondays & Wednesdays May-July TIME: 6:30 pm GRADES: 3-6 LOCATION: 3rd & 4th - Oak Crest Fields 5th & 6th - Chatfield Rec Fields COST: $60.00 DEADLINE: April 4

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL

Little League Baseball is designed to continue the development of young baseball players. The 3rd & 4th grade league uses pitching machines and the 5th & 6th grade league uses players as pitchers. Although advanced skills and strategies will be introduced, the primary focus is still to have fun. All players are requested to wear gray pants. Most sporting goods stores carry these. Coaches are volunteer parents. The older division will do some local traveling. Parents are responsible for child’s transportation. DATE: Tuesdays & Thursdays May - July TIME: 6:30 pm GRADES: 3-6 LOCATION: Chatfield Rec Fields COST: $60.00 DEADLINE: April 4

TAE KWON DO

This is the Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do. Students will learn self defense, self control, history, sparring and techniques needed to test in the beginning level of Tae Kwon Do. Advanced students will continue on at their own pace. Students attending class in BP are also welcome to train at other Kroells Karate Club locations at no additional cost. For 6 years old and up. SESSION 2: Wednesdays, Feb 20-April 3 (no class March 27) SESSION 3: Wednesdays, April 10-May 15 TIME: 6:30-7:30 pm LOCATION: Chatfield Elem, Activity Room COST: $36.00

BODY SCULPT

Feel the Burn as you challenge your major muscle groups using a variety of strength training techniques. This class uses basic moves with a variety of options for all fitness levels. Participants will build lean muscle mass, tone, and lose inches. Please bring free weights and exercise mat. SESSION 2: Wednesdays, Feb 27 - April 10 (No Class March 27) TIME: 6:30-7:15 pm LOCATION: Oak Crest Elem Gym COST: $20.00 for Session 1 $25.00 for Session 2 or 3

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LUNCH

Wednesday, Feb. 20 Corn Dog/Mini Corn Dogs, Baked Beans OR: Deli Sub, Baked Beans, Peas, Cucumbers, Apples, Diced Pears Thursday, Feb. 21 Chicken Alfredo Penne Pasta, Garlic Toast OR: Sloppy Joe on WG Bun, Cherry Tomatoes, Broccoli, Celery Sticks, Pineapple, Peach Slices Friday, Feb. 22 Cheesebread Dunkers w/ Marinara Sauce OR: Crispy Chicken Salad w/Muffin Square, Mushroom Sampling, Baby Carrots, Radishes, Melon, Pineapple Tidbits Monday, Feb. 25 Crispy Chicken Tenders w/ Baked Potatoe Half, Breadstsick OR: Taco Salad w/Tortilla Chips, Baby Carrots, Broccoli Florets, Cherry Tomatoes, Oranges, Cinnamon Apples Tuesday, Feb. 26 Waffle Sticks w/Syrup, Sausage Patty, Breakfast Potatoes OR: Turkey Ranch Wrap, Breakfast Potatoes, Spinach Salad w/FF Drsng., Kidney Beans, Radishes, Apples, Peaches Wednesday, Feb. 27 French Bread Pizza, Green Beans OR: Deli Sub, Green Beans, Baby Carrots, Broccoli, Grapes, Mixed Fruit

BUILDING YOUR INVESTMENT INCOME FOUNDATION

This presentation is designed for investors who are nearing retirement and need a steady income stream during retirement. We’ll explore the three types of income: variable, reliable and rising. We’ll also discuss strategies to help you create a stream of income that you can use for your expected and unexpected life events during retirement. DATE: Thursday, February 21 TIME: 7:00-8:00 pm LOCATION: District Center, Room 202 INSTRUCTOR: Ashton Pankonin, Edward Jones Financial Advisor COST: Free

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The Jukebox Musical based on the music of Johnny Cash. Through words and music, “Ring of Fire� honors and brings to life a remarkable musical legend – Johnny Cash. Full of love and emotion, humor and empathy, Ring of Fire�: The Music of Johnny Cash pays tribute to the legendary Man in Black with dance, comedy, stories, tragedy and love. DATE: Thursday, March 21 TIME: Depart at 10:45 am Return at 4 pm COST: $65.00 (includes bus, dinner & show) DEADLINE: Thursday, February 28

ZUMBA!! AEROBICS

Zumba, it’s the hottest aerobic fitness craze, that’s all about dancing, party-style, to exhilarating music. A full hour of continuous dancing to Latin and international social-dance music. It provides a high level of aerobic exercise and is structured according to the same principles as interval training, alternating between fast and slow musical selections. But unlike most fitness classes, Zumba involves virtually no talking. You’re having so much fun dancing around that you don’t realize you’re exercising. Come join the party. SESSION 2: Wednesdays, Feb 27-April 10 (No Class March 27) SESSION 3: Wednesdays, April 17-May 22 TIME: 7:30-8:30 pm LOCATION: Oak Crest Elem Gym COST: $25.00 for Session 1 $30.00 for Session 2 or 3

R.I.P.P.E.D.

The One Stop Body Shock™ is a “Plateau Proof Fitness Formulaâ€? that helps you to create continuity, consistency and challenge in each and every R.I.P.P.E.D. class. This total body, high intensity style program, utilizing free weights, resistance and body weight, masterfully combines the components of R.I.P.P.E.D.-- Resistance, Intervals, Power, Plyometrics and Endurance as the workout portion along with diet suggestions to help you attain and maintain your physique in ways that are fun, safe, doable and extremely effective. The deliberate combination of the R.I.P.P.E.D. elements and how they are precisely organized in the R.I.P.P.E.D. class format provide the basis for the One Stop Body Shock System, by stimulating both, different energy systems and muscles in each workout segment, changing the focus and activities every 6 to 9 minutes. Along with driving, motivating music, participants jam through R.I.P.P.E.D. with smiles, determination and strength. No boredom here, for all levels, R.I.P.P.E.D. is effective, it’s tough yet doable; R.I.P.P.E.D. will absolutely challenge your levels of fitness and endurance! All you need to provide is hand weights (under 10 lbs) or a resistance band. SESSION 2: Mondays, Feb 25-April 15 (No Class Mar 25 & Apr 1) SESSION 3: Mondays, April 22-May 20 TIME: 6:30-7:30 pm LOCATION: Oak Crest Gym COST: $20.00 for Session 1 $30.00 for Session 2 $25.00 for Session 3

YOUR KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL SECURITY TIMING

What age should you take social security? There are 729 different strategies for a married couple to elect from so it is not an easy question. It might be a $100,000 difference between the best and worst election scenarios! In this workshop, you’ll learn: • How spousal benefits affect the timing of when to begin your benefits • How cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) compound the growth of your monthly benefits • How extending your retirement age helps build your retirement nest egg • How a job while receiving social security impacts your benefits • How taxation on social security income affects other retirement income • When you can change an election mistake If you are 60-65 you should attend this class! Your instructor is an insurance agent certified and trained on the most acclaimed social security planning calculator available. He helps pre-retirees sort through the 729 claiming strategies to discover what is best for them. There will be a brief survey emailed to you a couple weeks before the class. DATE: Option 2: March 18 Option 3: May 22 Option 4: June 17 TIME: 6-8pm LOCATION: District Center, Room

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JUST ONCE GUITAR FOR BUSY PEOPLE (Beginner Class)

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Bring your acoustic guitar. DATE: Wednesday, February 27 TIME: 6:30–9:30 pm LOCATION: BPHS, Choir Room AGES: 13 years and older COST: $49.00 (includes workbook & practice DVD)

MIKE LYNCH MINNESOTA STARWATCH PARTY

Make the stars your old friends and have fun as we watch the great celestial show in the skies over Belle Plaine. This night begins with a short orientation followed by quality time outside under the heavens. Get to know the constellations like The Big Bear, Orion the Hunter, Taurus the Bull, Leo the Lion, and some of the great stories behind them. We’ll also use large reflecting telescopes, including two giant 20 inch reflectors that are among the biggest mobile telescopes in Minnesota for close up views of Jupiter, star clusters, nebular, galaxies and other wonders in our winter/spring skies. We’ll also use an astronomical camera-telescope system for extra special views of our more distant universe. You’ll get a great handout package with userfriendly star maps and constellation charts, websites, a telescope-buying guide, and more! Mike Lynch is a meteorologist at WCCO Radio and has been hosting star watch parties and teaching astronomy classes for over 40 years. He also writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is the author of the book; “Mike Lynch’s Minnesota Star Watch� along with glow in the dark star shirts that’ll be available for purchase at a discount. Even if it’s cloudy you’ll learn a great deal, and have a fun time! Your universe is waiting! Make the Stars your Old Friends. You’re invited to bring a lawn chair to make yourself comfy! DATE: Tuesday, April 9 TIME: 810pm LOCATION: Oak Crest Art Room INSTRUCTOR: Mike Lynch COST: $20.00

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Kids Company is a program for elementary age school children offered before and after school and during the summer months at Chatfield Elementary School. The program is designed to meet the needs of parents who work earlier or later than regular school hours. Kids Company provides a safe, supervised recreational and enriching play environment for children, kindergarten through sixth grade. The staff, program and facilities create a warm and secure environment for channeling the child’s energies and meeting individual needs. Activities include arts and crafts, reading, nature activities, sports, games, relaxing, movies, field trips, special events and more. NOT OPEN holiday breaks, all other non-school days will be surveyed to be determine interest. For more information call Doreen at 873-2415 ext. 3 Hours: 6am-6pm Summer; 6am-8:20am School days; 3pm-6pm School days; Fees:Onetime registration fee of $25.00, $3.50 per hour

themselves into a position to be in the fight for a section team championship.� W-M began the fight with a hard-fought 2-0 decision by Jackson Sweeney as the 106pounder made a lone second period reversal stand up for the margin of victory. Panther David Flynn evened the score at 33 when he got an 8-5 win over Corey Jobe at 113. It was almost like deja vu as Royal Adam Traen scored a 65 victory over Panther Jacob Backlund at 120 pounds. Traen had beaten Backlund by a point during the regular season meet and that win had come on a questionable stalling call penalty point, and in this important match on Saturday, Traen was the recipient of two penalty points that accounted for the margin of difference. Scott West’s Zach Siegle then defeated Matt Elsenpeter 6-0 at 126. With the team score tied at 6-6, Aaron Sweeney put the Royals back in the lead with a 7-2 win over Shane Abraham at 132. However, Panther Jake Weierke fought his way back from a 4-1 first period deficit as the senior scored two leg-attack take downs to win a thrilling 76 match over Joe Jobe at 138. With the team score tied at 9-9, Scott West got a major decision win at 145 as Luke Zilverberg dominated Joe Reinert in a 14-1 win. At 152 pounds, Jack Storlie was trailing 2-0 and riding in the third period when Royal Jon Vouk got a hold of his head and stacked him up for a pin. Scott West responded with two second period pins by Andrew Fogarty at 160 and Derek Dahlke at 170. Fogarty pinned Royal Bryce Kallenbach, while Dahlke pinned Logan Cooper. The two pins gave Scott West a 25-15 lead, and when the two teams met during the regular season, Scott West held a 27-17 advantage before going on to lose 33-27. “With the score where it was, we figured that we needed to win two more matches to win the meet,� suggests Ripley. “So we chose to try a different match-up scenario, and in the end it did not work out for us.� The end result was a W-M win as the Royals’ Austin Torres received a forfeit at 182, Nick Burns scored a 6-4 decision of Jake Schultz at 195, Jon Ernst got a second period pin of Ray Carter at 220 and Davion Franklin closed out the meet and the W-M victory with a first period pin of Josiah Schatz. “W-M is pretty tough and physical on top and we knew that going in,� states Ripley. “We had some opportunities in this meet and the bottom line is we just did not make enough good things happen in our favor.� It would be the New Prague Trojans that made enough good things happen as they bettered Hutchinson 32-30 in the other tournament semifinal before beating W-M 43-17 for the section championship. It is New Prague’s first Section 2AA team championship since 1999.

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Our school year is moving forward very quickly this year with winter tournaments in full swing and spring sports just around the corner. A sure sign of spring is the spring sports eligibility night and that is already upon us as it is set for Monday, February 25th at the high school. All spring activity participants are required to attend with a parent to make sure physicals, fees and forms are all up to date prior to participation in the activity. The evening begins at 7 p.m. in the South Gym. Good luck to our individual wrestlers as they compete at Waconia on Friday and Saturday at the Section meet for the opportunity to advance to the State Wrestling Tournament. Good luck, Panthers! The Belle Plaine School District will join school districts throughout the state to salute their local education leaders during Minnesota’s annual School Board Recognition Week February 18-22. The commemorative week is designed to recognize the contributions made by Minnesota’s school board members, including the Belle Plaine School Board, who are charged with governing public education under state law. Minnesota school board members are chosen by their communities through election or appointment to manage local schools. They oversee multi-million dollar budgets which fund education programs for more than 825,000 students in approximately 2,000 schools. Their personnel decisions affect more than 52,000 teachers and thousands of administrators and support workers. These volunteer leaders also are responsible for formulating school district policy, approving curricula, maintaining school facilities, and adhering to state and federal education law. Legal concerns and the complexities of school finance, including budgeting and taxation, require them to spend many hours in board training programs and personal study to enhance their understanding of these issues. Our deepest appreciation is extended to the dedicated men and women who make it possible for local citizens to participate in education in our community. We salute the public servants of the Belle Plaine School Board whose commitment and civic responsibility make local control of public schools in our community possible: Chair Matt Lenz, Vice Chair Matt Bigaouette, Clerk Mike Daly, Treasurer Gary Steinhagen, Director Dr. Judy Nagel, and Director Mike Ludvik. Belle Plaine has been fortunate to have a long tradition of outstanding board support for our educational programs in our community. Please join me by saying thanks to our school board members during Minnesota’s School Board Recognition Week. As always, if you have any questions about school matters, please feel free to call me at 873-2400 or check our website at www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us. Go Tigers and Panthers!

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A benefit chili feed is Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Waconia American Legion. It is to help Bruce Schwichtenberg and his family after a fire destroyed his business in Sand Francisco Township. The event is a chili cook-off running from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The suggested donation is $15 for adults, $10 for children 14 and younger, and no cost for children 6 and under.

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• 5 on 5 Pond Hockey Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. at Belle Plaine Hockey Rink (across from High School). Call Johnny Egan for details or to register (952) 322-0622 • Belle Plaine Run Club, an informal running club for participants who desire to run, socialize, and motivate. For more information and times, call (952) 486-1903. • City Council Meeting on March 4 at 6 p.m. at Belle Plaine Government Center. • School Board Meetings at Junior High Library ~ 2nd Monday of each month: meetings are scheduled as a work session; 4th Monday of each month: Regular business meetings for the board, Finance starts at 5:30 p.m. and regular at 6 p.m. For more information or if a holiday interferes, call (952) 873-2400 or go online at www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us • Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women now has free on-site childcare available during weekly evening and daytime women's support groups. If you or someone you know is or has been a victim of domestic violence, please call SVA at (952) 873-4214 for more information regarding the times and locations of the groups. • Senior Citizens Meet Wednesdays & Fridays Cards are played at 1 p.m. at Cardinal Ridge Apts. Sundays: Bingo at Belle Plaine Vet's Club at 7:30 p.m. Mondays: Mom's/Women's Prayer Group: Meeting from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call Amy for details and location (952) 484-9100. Tuesdays: Emotions Anonymous Meeting at St. Anne's Parish Center in Le Sueur. For more information call (507) 665-2644. 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. • Emotions Anonymous, an International 12-step program, meets at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, South 4th St. & Turril in Le Sueur. For information, call (507) 665-2644. 1st Monday of each Month: The Belle Plaine Friends of the Library meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Rose Room, at the Library. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each Month: Support Groups for Families meet at the Valley Green Workforce Center in Shakopee at 6:30 p.m. and is for families who have a relative with a mental illness. The group is led by trained facilitators who also have a family member with mental illness. The support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing experiences. For information, call (952) 890-1669. 1st Tuesday of the Month: Belle Plaine Lions/Board of Directors meet at Borough Bowl in Belle Plaine, at 6:30 p.m. • Area Separated & Divorce Support Group from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Wenceslaus Church, lower level, in New Prague. Call Deacon Bob Wagner (952) 758-0463 or Mary (952) 873-6781 for more information. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each Month: Area Separated and Divorce Support Group meets at St. Wenceslaus Church, lower level, New Prague 7-8:30 p.m. Call Mary (952) 873-6781 for more information. 1st Wednesday of the Month: 10 a.m.: MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club® of Belle Plaine is a great way to network with other families here in Belle Plaine. For more information, please contact Kelly at bpmomsclub@hotmail.com. • B.P. Borough Riders Snowmobile Club meets at Sparetime Tavern in Belle Plaine at 7 p.m. 4th Monday of the Month: Support Group: Women's Connection for Cancer. For more information contact the 'Ask St. Francis' info. line @ (952) 403-2000 2nd Tuesday of the Month: Belle Plaine Lions/General Membership Meeting at Duets in Belle Plaine, at 7 p.m. • Minnesota Valley Riders Saddle Club (MVR) monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Neil's Pub Rustic Room. Join in planning and participating in area horse related activities. • Valley Garden Club: meets monthly. Location varies, see bpgardeners.blogspot. com or call Anne Buesgens (507) 248-3666. 2nd Wednesday of the Month - Scott Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors monthly meeting at 8 p.m. at their office in the Scott County Extension and Conservation Center at the Scott County Fairgrounds in Jordan. For more information, call Shelly at (952) 873-5412. 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 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the New Prague City Hall, 118 Central Ave. No. Join to develop and enhance your speaking, communication, and leadership skills. For more information, call Carolyn at (952) 873-4489. 2nd Friday of the Month: Steak Fry at the Belle Plaine Vet’s Club, Steak or Shrimp, 5:30-8 p.m. 2nd Saturday of the Month: B.P. Historical Society Open Meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the Historical House Muesum. 3rd Monday of the Month: Vet's Club Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Club. 3rd Tuesday of the Month: Sportsman's Club Meeting at the Vets Club in Belle Plaine at 7 p.m. For more information, call Maynhardt (952) 873-4395. • La Leche League Support Meetings at 7 p.m. at Queen of Peace Hospital for breastfeeding mothers. For more information, contact Laura (952) 200-9042 or Kristin (952) 873-2049. 3rd Thursday of the Month: VFW Auxiliary meeting at 7 p.m. at the Vets Club. VFW Men at 7:30 p.m. at the Club.

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James Kerber passed away at Kingsway Retirement Living in Belle Plaine on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. We (his family) would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all of the wonderful people who supported us in our time of grief. Thanks to everyone for your prayers, phone calls, cards, food, flowers/plants, memorial donations and for attending the funeral service. Special thanks to Fr. Michael Kaluza from Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church for officiating the service at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Chaska. Thank you to all the “Caring Hearts� who work at Kingsway Retirement Living. The outstanding care Jim received from the staff at Kingsway was remarkable. Kingsway really felt like “Home� to him. Thank you to Rose Savage for all your love/companionship and loyal care giving you offered to Jim for many years. Thank you to Larry and Bev Fahey for bringing two beautiful horses to the cemetery as a tribute to our father. Your presence at the cemetery reminded us all of the love and respect Jim had for horses and farming. The love and support from friends, neighbors, co-workers, church members, local organizations and all people of this community is heartwarming. You are very much appreciated. Bless you allDaughters of a wonderful man, Laurie Kurtz and Kathy Kerber

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WEDNESDAY, february 20, 2013

NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF REDEMPTION OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR COUNTY OF SCOTT, STATE OF MINNESOTA

To all persons with a legal interest in the parcels of real property described in the following Notice: You are hereby notified that the parcels of real property described below and located in Scott County, Minnesota, are subject to forfeiture to the State of Minnesota because of nonpayment of delinquent property taxes, special assessments, penalties, interest, and costs levied on those parcels. The time for redemption from forfeiture expires if a redemption is not made by the later of (1) 60 days after service of this notice on all persons having an interest in the parcels or (2) May 13, 2013. The following information is listed below: the names of the property owners, taxpayers, and interested parties who have filed their addresses under M.S. 276.041; the addresses of the parties; the legal description and parcel identification number of each parcel; and the amount necessary to redeem a parcel as of May 13, 2013. PERSONS ASSESSED / DESCRIPTION / AMOUNT DUE

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PERSONS ASSESSED / DESCRIPTION / AMOUNT DUE

CEDAR LAKE TOWNSHIP #030010390 Lot 37, Cedar Shores & Part of $45,841.42 Kenneth G. & Lot 36, Cedar Shores, Com NE Anita Linderholm Cor, SE along E Line 15’, SW Shore, 24574 Cedar Point Road NW to Cor of Lot 36, NE to New Prague, MN 56071 POB, Scott County, Minnesota. John W. Jacobson, Trustee 116 1st Ave. NW, Apt. 203 New Prague, MN 56071 CREDIT RIVER TOWNSHIP #040360070 Outlot A, Scenic Hill Estates, $436.54 Kelly L. Sebastian Scott County, Minnesota. 8901 Jesse Lane Prior Lake, MN 55372 Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC 3023 HSBC Way Fort Mill, SC 29715 #040540050 Outlot A, Gensmers Second Addition, $436.54 Dejon D. Harris Scott County, Minnesota. 7421 Gensmer Circle Prior Lake, MN 55732 Bank of America 8400 Normandale Lake Blvd., #1205 Bloomington, MN 55437-1091

#220050040 Lot 5 & the West 5 feet of Lot 6, $14,833.07 Richard MacAllister Block O, Holmes Addition No. 3, 11081 Chapparral Ave. Scott County, Minnesota. Shakopee, MN 55379 #220240020 Lot 2, Block 1, Jordan Development $123,468.81 Bruce D. Strom Corporation 1st Addition, 9401 Nicollet Ave. South Scott County, Minnesota, EXCEPT that Minneapolis, MN 55420-4410 part lying Northerly of a line. #229190464 S 80’ of N 400’ of S 1085’ of W 400’ $6,317.96 Janis K. Ballard of E 600’ of SE 1/4 of SW 1/4, 3201 Spruce Trail SW Section 19, Township 114, Range 23, Prior Lake, MN 55372 Scott County, Minnesota.

#254090040 Unit No. 113, CIC No. 1121, $9,065.10 Nancy M. Quaresma Lakefront Plaza Condominium, Scott Robert R. & Jeanne F. McDaniel County, Minnesota. 16154 Main Ave. SE., #113 Prior Lake, MN 55372 #254170280 Outlot C, Crystal Bay Townhomes, $359.69 212 Development Group, LLC Scott County, Minnesota. P.O. Box 89 Chaska, MN 55318 #254170290 Outlot D, Crystal Bay Townhomes, $359.69 212 Development Group, LLC Scott County, Minnesota. P.O. Box 89 Chaska, MN 55318 #254320320 Outlot B, Maple Glen, Scott County, $456.40 Tollefson Development, Inc. Minnesota. 10621 165 St. W., Suite A Lakeville, MN 55044 #254320330 Outlot C, Maple Glen, Scott County, $431.15 Tollefson Development, Inc. Minnesota. 10621 165 St. W., Suite A Lakeville, MN 55044 M & I Marshall & Ilsley Bank 651 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55402 #254420420 Outlot A, Maple Glen 2nd Addition, $468.19 Tollefson Development, Inc. Scott County, Minnesota. 10621 165 St. W., Suite A Lakeville, MN 55044 M & I Marshall & Ilsley Bank 651 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55402 CITY OF SAVAGE #261240040 Lot 1, Block 2, Creek Ridge First $24,722.08 Ronald D. & Leslie Addition, Scott County, Minnesota. E. Olson 4300 140 St. West Savage, MN 55378 TCF Mortgage Corp. 801 Marquette Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55402 Beneficial Loan and Thrift Co. 1020 E. County Road 42 Burnsville, MN 55337 #261420340 Lot 15, Block 2, Timberline Ridge $41,685.64 Jonathan D. Kerkow First Addition, Scott County, 4945 Aspen Drive Minnesota. Savage, MN 55378 Roger D. Kedrowski 9911 Olive St. NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 420 Montgomery Street San Francisco, CA 94104 #261570510 Outlot F, Highland Pond 1st Addition, $419.60 Progress Land Company, Inc. Scott County, Minnesota. 6001 Egan Drive, #100 Savage, MN 55378 #263660030 Lot 1, Block 3, New Spirit Addition, $232,636.13 Storbeck & Storbeck, LLC Scott County, Minnesota. 8360 Foxberry Drive Savage, MN 55378 CIT Lending Services Corp. 1 CIT Drive Livingston, NJ 07039 ATTN: Small Business Lending Ittleson Trust 2011-1 1350 Avenue of the Americas 9th Floor New York, NY 10019 CIT Small Business Lending Corp. 640 Plaza Drive, Suite 200 Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 U.S. Small Business Admin. 210-C Butler Square Bldg. 100 North Sixth St. Minneapolis, MN 55403-1563 #264090010 Lot 1, Block 1, Southpointe, $16,595.87 Wright Development, LLC Scott County, Minnesota. 7741 147 St. West Apple Valley, MN 55124 Premier Bank Minnesota 500 West 98th Street Bloomington, MN 55420 #264090020 Lot 2, Block 1, Southpointe, $16,595.87 Wright Development, LLC Scott County, Minnesota. 7741 147 St. West Apple Valley, MN 55124 Premier Bank Minnesota 500 West 98th Street Bloomington, MN 55420 #264090050 Lot 2, Block 2, Southpointe, $16,595.87 Wright Development, LLC Scott County, Minnesota. 7741 147 St. West Apple Valley, MN 55124 Premier Bank Minnesota 500 West 98th Street Bloomington, MN 55420 CITY OF SHAKOPEE #270011430 W 1/4 of Lot 8, & all of Lots 9 & 10, $43,713.84 Shakopee Kwik Mart Inc. Block 21, City of Shakopee, c/o Subhash Sharma Scott County, Minnesota. 1804 Sheffield Lane Burnsville, MN 55337 M & I Marshall & Ilsley Bank 401 N. Executive Drive Brookfield, WI 53005 #270017390 Lot 10, Block 99, City of Shakopee, $11,135.76 Harvey M. Felepe Scott County, Minnesota. 138 7 Ave. West Shakopee, MN 55379 #272000030 Lot 3, Block 1, Chateau Ridge $10,818.50 Marie M. Persaud Addition, Scott County, Minnesota. c/o Satyadeo Persaud 9 Saint Emilion Way Etobicoke Ontario M9V 5A5 Canada

CITY OF BELLE PLAINE #200017720 Lots 4 through 12, Block 127, $84,665.36 Ajay Uppal City of Belle Plaine, & P/O Vacated 9743 Almond Ave. N. Elm St. lying Southerly of MNDOT ROW Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Plat 70-31, Scott County, Minnesota. M&I Marshall & Ilsley Bank 651 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55402-1611 #200790030 Lot 3, Block 1, Oak Village, $3,090.58 Tom Schultz Construction, Inc. Scott County, Minnesota. 921 Deer Creek Pkwy. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Flagship Bank Minnesota 7525 Office Ridge Circle Eden Prairie, MN 55344 #200790060 Lot 1, Block 2, Oak Village, $3,090.58 Tom Schultz Construction, Inc. Scott County, Minnesota. 921 Deer Creek Pkwy. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Flagship Bank Minnesota 7525 Office Ridge Circle Eden Prairie, MN 55344 #200790070 Lot 2, Block 2, Oak Village, $3,090.58 Tom Schultz Construction, Inc. Scott County, Minnesota. 921 Deer Creek Pkwy. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Flagship Bank Minnesota 7525 Office Ridge Circle Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Chard Tiling & Excavating, Inc. 26239 State Hwy. 25 Belle Plaine, MN 56011 #200790080 Lot 3, Block 2, Oak Village, $4,282.44 Tom Schultz Construction, Inc. Scott County, Minnesota. 921 Deer Creek Pkwy. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Flagship Bank Minnesota 7525 Office Ridge Circle Eden Prairie, MN 55344 #200790090 Lot 4, Block 2, Oak Village, $4,282.44 Tom Schultz Construction, Inc. Scott County, Minnesota. 921 Deer Creek Pkwy. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Flagship Bank Minnesota 7525 Office Ridge Circle Eden Prairie, MN 55344 #200790100 Lot 5, Block 2, Oak Village, $4,282.44 Tom Schultz Construction, Inc. Scott County, Minnesota. 921 Deer Creek Pkwy. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Flagship Bank Minnesota 7525 Office Ridge Circle Eden Prairie, MN 55344 #200790110 Lot 6, Block 2, Oak Village, $4,282.44 Tom Schultz Construction, Inc. Scott County, Minnesota. 921 Deer Creek Pkwy. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Flagship Bank Minnesota 7525 Office Ridge Circle Eden Prairie, MN 55344 #200790130 Lot 8, Block 2, Oak Village, $4,282.44 Tom Schultz Construction, Inc. Scott County, Minnesota. 921 Deer Creek Pkwy. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Flagship Bank Minnesota 7525 Office Ridge Circle Eden Prairie, MN 55344 #200790140 Lot 9, Block 2, Oak Village, $3,436.02 Tom Schultz Construction, Inc. Scott County, Minnesota. 921 Deer Creek Pkwy. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Flagship Bank Minnesota 7525 Office Ridge Circle Eden Prairie, MN 55344 #200790150 Lot 10, Block 2, Oak Village, $3,436.02 Tom Schultz Construction, Inc. Scott County, Minnesota. 921 Deer Creek Pkwy. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Flagship Bank Minnesota 7525 Office Ridge Circle Eden Prairie, MN 55344 CITY OF JORDAN #220010940 P/O Lots 1 & 2, Block F, Jordan City $23,122.67 Jeannine C. Dumire Outlots, Scott County, Minnesota. 4450 Dent Avenue Webster, MN 55088 Beneficial Loan and Thrift Co. 1020 E. County Road 42 Burnsville, MN 55337

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 3601 Minnesota Drive Bloomington, MN 55435 CITY OF ELKO NEW MARKET #230290020 Lot 3, Block 1, City of Elko, $2,995.43 John B. Mahoney Construction, Inc. Scott County, Minnesota. 17276 Murphy Lake Blvd. Prior Lake, MN 55372 Castle Rock Bank 27925 Danville Ave. P.O. Box 518 Castle Rock, MN 55010 #230290240 Lots 5 & 6, Block 5, City of Elko, $1,326.30 John B. Mahoney Construction, Inc. Scott County, Minnesota. 17276 Murphy Lake Blvd. Prior Lake, MN 55372 New Market Bank 20151 Icenic Trail Lakeville, MN 55044 #230290290 Lots 13 through 18, Block 6, $4,266.13 John B. Mahoney Construction, Inc. City of Elko, Scott County, 17276 Murphy Lake Blvd. Minnesota. Prior Lake, MN 55372 New Market Bank 20151 Icenic Trail Lakeville, MN 55044 #230290460 Lots 3 through 6, Block 9, City of Elko $2,826.31 John B. Mahoney Construction, Inc. & North 1/2 of Vacated Alley 17276 Murphy Lake Blvd. lying adjacent to lots, Scott Prior Lake, MN 55372 County, Minnesota. New Market Bank 20151 Icenic Trail Lakeville, MN 55044 #230290490 Lots 1 through 4, Block 10, $2,017.63 John B. Mahoney Construction, Inc. City of Elko, Scott County, 17276 Murphy Lake Blvd. Minnesota. Prior Lake, MN 55372 New Market Bank 20151 Icenic Trail Lakeville, MN 55044 CITY OF NEW PRAGUE #240770220 Lot 6, Block 4, $11,959.58 Richard G. Kratochvil Highview 10th Addition, Scott County, Ann Berry Kline Minnesota. Beth K. Boyarsky Margaret Kratochvil Trust 510 Chalupsky Ave. NE New Prague, MN 56071 CITY OF PRIOR LAKE #250020290 Lot 11 & East 1/2 of Lot 12, Block 3, $13,378.68 Sandra S. Loverud Cates Addition, Scott County, 4611 Pleasant St. SE Minnesota. Prior Lake, MN 55372 Beneficial Loan and Thrift Co. 1020 E. County Road 42 Burnsville, MN 55337 #250950070 Lot 8, Inguadona Beach, $36,672.90 Marilyn J. & Robert L. DeMarce on Prior Lake, Scott County, 16576 Inguadona Beach Circle SW Minnesota. Prior Lake, MN 55372 Guaranty Bank & Trust 1000 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City, KS 66101 Minnesota Dept. of Revenue Collection Division Collection Enforcement Section P.O. Box 64447 St. Paul, MN 55164-0447 #251860040 Lot 4, Block 1, Bluff Heights $9,570.44 Mary Jo Fagre 2nd Addition, Scott County, Minnesota. 16616 Franklin Trail SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Bluff Heights Second Addn. H.O. Assn. c/o Jaspers, Moriarty & Walburg, P.A. 206 Scott Street Shakopee, MN 55379 ATTN: Lee Vickerman #252970200 Lot 14, Block 2, The Wilds, $36,956.30 Nilmini & Manik Gurusinghe Scott County, Minnesota. 2955 Fox Hollow NW Prior Lake, MN 55372 TCF National Bank 2508 South Louise Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57106 Internal Revenue Service 30 East 7th Street, Suite 1222 STOP 5900 St. Paul, MN 55101 ATTN: Advisory Group Manager #252970210 Lot 15, Block 2, The Wilds, $8,131.54 Nilmini & Manik Gurusinghe Scott County, Minnesota. 2955 Fox Hollow NW Prior Lake, MN 55372 TCF National Bank 2508 South Louise Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57106 Internal Revenue Service 30 East 7th Street, Suite 1222 STOP 5900 St. Paul, MN 55101 ATTN: Advisory Group Manager

WEDNESDAY, february 20, 2013 PERSONS ASSESSED / DESCRIPTION / AMOUNT DUE #272200110 Lot 5, Block 2, Orchard Park 3rd $12,651.53 Thongsy & Sommai Bam Addition, Scott County, Minnesota. Phommathirath 392 Orchard Parkway West Shakopee, MN 55379 TCF National Bank 801 Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 #272650710 Unit 907, CIC No. 1066, $7,744.85 Robert W. Petersen Longmeadow Carriage Homes, Scott 10548 Sheridan Ave. S. County, Minnesota. Bloomington, MN 55431 #273621370 Outlot B, Whispering Oaks, $423.93 Tollefson Development, Inc. Scott County, Minnesota. 10621 165 St. West, Suite A Lakeville, MN 55044 #273711620 Lot 9, Block 4, Dean Lakes $6,460.10 Brandon Dellwo First Addition, Scott County, Minnesota. 1453 Coneflower Lane Shakopee, MN 55379 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 101 North Phillips Avenue Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Savanna Pointe at Dean Lakes Master Association c/o Thomsen & Nybeck, P.A. 3600 American Blvd. West, Suite 400 Bloomington, MN 55431

Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 13 and 20, 2013.

NOTICE OF JUVENILE HEARING State of Minnesota ) : ss. County of Scott ) In the Matter of the Child of: Terone Acon, Sr. and Michelle Marie Robinson Scott Co. Court File No. 70-JV-13-2320 TO: Terone Acon, Sr., 1011 Juniper Court, Shakopee MN and 360 Cottage Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55117: Take notice that a hearing regarding the Child, T.A., DOB: 03/04/1997, will be held in juvenile court on March 7, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible at the Scott County Justice Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota. You are required to be at the hearing or the court may enter an order permanently affecting your parental or custodial rights to the child. Upon request, the clerk will provide you with a copy of the Petition describing the matter. If you fail to appear at the time and place listed above and stated on the Petition, judgment by default may be entered against you. BY THE COURT: Heather Kendall Scott County Court Administrator /s/ Cynthia Jensen Deputy Clerk Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, February 20, 2013.

COUNTY HIGHWAY PROJECT Bids Close March 5, 2013 Jordan, Minnesota NOTICE OF BID FOR SALE AND REMOVAL OF BUILDINGS - Sealed written bids for the sale and removal of houses will be accepted until a deadline of 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2013, by Mitchell J. Rasmussen, County Engineer Physical Development Department, Scott County, 600 Country Trail East, Jordan, Minnesota 55352 for and on the behalf of the Board of Commissioners of said County. A sealed bid may be submitted for the sale and removal of one or all three buildings. The houses are described as follows: CP 17-31 A rambler-style, single-family house, built circa 1993, which has a foundation size of approximately 2,044 SF and approximately 3,884 SF of finished area with four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and an attached three stall garage. The building described above is located in Shakopee, Minnesota at a street address of 965 County Road 78 E, Shakopee, Minnesota CP 17-35 A rambler-style, single-family house, built circa 1962, which has approximately 1,692 square feet of gross living area with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an attached two (2) stall garage. The building described above is located in Savage, Minnesota at a street address of 3258 Marschall Road, Shakopee, Minnesota. CP 42-10 A split-entry style, singlefamily house, built circa 1978, which has a foundation size of approximately 1,007 SF with four bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an attached two stall garage. The building described above is located

in Savage, Minnesota at a street address of 4804 Egan Drive, Savage, Minnesota. The Contract for each building will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. Bidders can bid on one (individually) or on all three. The County will consider the best value in the event a bidder bids on all three. Proposals, plans and specifications may be examined at the office of the County Highway Engineer at 600 Country Trail East, Jordan, MN 55352. SIGN UP WITH ConneX ON THE COUNTY EGRAM WEBSITE (https://egram. co.scott.mn.us) TO DOWNLOAD PROPOSAL AND PLANS AT NO CHARGE. Bids must be sealed, identified on the envelope and accompanied by a Bidder’s Bond or Certified Check in an amount equal to at least 5% of the total bid made payable to the Treasurer of Scott County. The County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities thereof. Dated February 1, 2013 Scott County Auditor/Treasurer Courthouse 200 4th Avenue West Shakopee, MN 55379 Mitchell J. Rasmussen Scott County Engineer Physical Development 600 Country Trail East Jordan, MN 55352 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 6, 13 and 20, 2013.

Bids Close at 1:00 P.M. on March 5, 2013 Jordan, Minnesota Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the Office of the County Engineer of Scott County, 600 Country Trail East, Jordan, Minnesota 55352, until 1:00 P.M. on March 5, 2013 for construction of the following: Marschall Road Park & Ride Project Located at 1615 Weston Court, Shakopee, MN 55379 Scott County SP 7005-102 (T.H. 169=005) Building Renovation and new construction for the Marschall Road Park & Ride Facility including renovation of an existing 26,834 SF auto dealership into a transit station, bus storage facility and offices and new passenger waiting area canopies; site work includes an existing parking lot refurbishment, new concrete roadway pavement, bus access road from site to east-bound TH 169 exit ramp, landscaping, lighting, and existing irrigation system improvements. Major Quantities of site work include: CONCRETE PAVEMENT 7.0” SQ YD 5,130 TYPE SP 12.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (3,B) TON 1,450 CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER DESIGN B612 LIN FT 2,320 INTEGRANT CURB DESIGN B6 LIN FT 2,100 AGGREGATE BASE (CV) CLASS 6 CU YD 1,580 MILL BITUMINOUS SURFACE (1.5”) SQ YD 13,660 CONCRETE PAVEMENT 8.0” SQ YD 750

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA REMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT SQ YD 8,700 TYPE SP 12.5 NON WEAR COURSE MIXTURE (3,B) TON 450 COMMON EXCAVATION CU YD 2,750 4” CONCRETE WALK SQ FT 3,990 CRACK SEALING (SPEC 3719) LIN FT 8,000 DOWEL BAR EACH 2,450 REMOVE CONCRETE SIDEWALK SQ FT 2,750 REMOVE CURB AND GUTTER LIN FT 2,710 A mandatory Pre-bid Meeting will be held at the project site on Thursday February 21, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. CDT at the Marschall Road Park and Ride Building, 1615 Weston Court, Shakopee, MN 55379. All questions asked or submitted will be answered in a written addendum. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Proposals, plans and specifications may be reviewed at the office of the County Engineer at 600 Country Trail East, Jordan, MN 55352. SEE THE STATE WEBSITE (https://eadvert.dot.state.mn.us) FOR ALL OF OUR PROJECT LETTINGS. SIGN UP WITH ConneX ON THE COUNTY EGRAM WEBSITE (https:// egram.co.scott.mn.us) TO DOWNLOAD PROPOSAL AND PLANS AT NO CHARGE. Bids must be 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. Questions regarding the bidding documents must be submitted in writing via email by 5:00 P.M. CDT on February 22, 2013 to: Lisa J. Freese, AICP Director Physical Development Department Community Services Division Scott County 600 Country Trail East Jordan MN 55352 Work: 952.496.8363 Cell: 952.292.4838 mrts@co.scott.mn.us The County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any defects therein. Dated February 4, 2013 Scott County Auditor/Treasurer Courthouse 200 4th Avenue West Shakopee, MN 55379 Mitchell J. Rasmussen Scott County Engineer Physical Development 600 Country Trail East Jordan, MN 55352 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, January February 6, 13 and 20, 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: October 6, 2004 MORTGAGOR: Mark A. Smith, an unmarried man and Sherri L. Marzario, an unmarried woman. MORTGAGEE: Washington Mutual Bank, FA. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded October 28, 2004 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A676534. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated September 11, 2012 Recorded September 28, 2012, as Document No. A916521. 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: 19545 South Hampshire Court, Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 049200211 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Exhibit A That part of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter together with that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and also together with that part of the West 341.40 feet of the East Half of the East Half of Section 20, Township 114 North, Range 21 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Scott County, Minnesota, according to the Government Survey thereof, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Northeast Quarter of Section 20; thence on an assumed bearing of South 00 degrees 11 minutes 42 seconds East, along the west line of said Northeast Quarter of the West line of said Northwest Quarter and the West line of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter a distance of 3441.47 feet; thence North 32 degrees 06 minutes 39 seconds East a distance of 755.86 feet; thence North 61 degrees 52 minutes 31 seconds East a distance of 376.29 feet; thence South 17 degrees 47 minutes 28 seconds East a distance of 167.22 feet; thence Southeasterly a distance of 280.54 feet along a tangential curve concave to the Northeast having a radius of 300.00 feet and a central angle of 53 degrees 34 minutes 48

seconds; thence South 71 degrees 22 minutes 16 seconds East, a distance of 250.83 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 71 degrees 22 minutes 16 seconds West a distance of 62.19 feet; thence North 01 degrees 49 minutes 23 seconds East a distance of 513.45 feet; thence North 74 degrees 34 minutes 10 seconds East a distance of 500.77 feet to the intersection with the East line of said West 341.40 feet to the East Half of Section 20; thence South 00 degrees 07 minutes 19 seconds West, along said East line a distance of 2022.60 feet to the North line of the South 20 acres of the West 60 acres of the East Half of said Southeast Quarter of Section 20; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 49 seconds West along said North line, a distance of 341.40 feet to the West line of said East Half of the East Half of Section 20; thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 19 seconds East, along said West line, a distance of 443.64 feet to the Southwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Southeast Quarter, thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 54 seconds East, along said South line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, a distance of 41.40 feet to the intersection with the East line of the West 41.40 feet of said Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 19 seconds East, along said East line, a distance of 831.57 feet; thence North 71 degrees 22 minutes 16 seconds West a distance of 100.15 feet; thence North 41 degrees 22 minutes 16 seconds West a distance of 66.00 feet to the beginning. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $1,000,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $1,051,620.31 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 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 six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on September 9, 2013, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: January 7, 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 - 12-006785 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 13 and 20, 2013.

Minnesota Secretary of State Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number 647119600025 Filed February 15, 2013 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Usborne Books & More and EDC Education Services 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; 109 Oakwood Drive Belle Plaine, MN 56011 USA 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Rebecca L. Steinborn 109 Oakwood Drive Belle Plaine, MN 56011 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has

PAGE eleven authorized me to sign this document State of Minnesota on his/her behalf, or in both capaciCounty of Scott ties. I further certify that I have comDistrict court pleted all required fields, and that the First judicial information in this document is true district and correct and in compliance with court File No.: the applicable chapter of Minnesota 70-PR-13-2923 Statutes. I understand that by signNotice of informal ing this document I am subject to the probate of will and penalties of perjury as set forth in informal appointment Section 609.48 as if I had signed this of personal document under oath. representative and Dated: February 15, 2013 notice to creditors signed, Rebecca L. Steinborn In Re: Estate of Contact Person Marie Rosan marschall (612) 756-4706 (aka Marie R. Marschall; Daytime Phone Number aka Marie Marschall), Published in the Belle Plaine Herald Decedent. on Wednesdays, February 20 and 27, Notice is given that an Application 2013. for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated December 19, 2007. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Fred Marschall, whose address is 600 Hennes Avenue, Shakopee, MN State of Minnesota 55379, to serve as the personal repCounty of Scott resentative of the decedent's estate. First judicial Any heir, devisee or other interdistrict ested person may be entitled to District court appointment as personal representacourt File No.: tive or may object to the appoint70-PR-13-2636 ment of the personal representative. Notice and order of hearing on petition for Any objection to the appointment of formal adjudication of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any propintestacy, erly filed objection will be heard by determination of the Court after notice is provided heirship, appointment to interested persons of the date of of personal hearing on the objection. representative and Unless objections are filed, and notice to creditors unless the Court orders otherwise, Estate of evelyn cora hunsader, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, Decedent. It is Ordered and Notice is given including, after thirty (30) days from that on March 19, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. the issuance of letters testamentary, a hearing will be held in this Court at the power to sell, encumber, lease, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, or distribute any interest in real MN 55379, Minnesota, for the adju- estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject dication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all credifor the appointment of Jed Hunsader, tors having claims against the decewhose address is 739 Shannon Lane, dent's estate are required to present Belle Plaine, MN 56011 as Personal the claims to the personal represenRepresentative of the Estate of the tative or to the Court within four (4) Decedent in an Unsupervised months after the date of this notice administration. Any objections to or the claims will be barred. Dated: February 13, 2013 the petition must be filed with the Filed in Scott County Courts on Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections February 13, 2013. Heather M. Kendall, are filed or raised, the Personal Registrar Representative will be appointed Delores A. Beussman, with full power to administer the Deputy Court Administrator Estate, including the power to colBrekke, Clyborne & Ribich, lect all assets, to pay all legal debts, L.L.C. claims, taxes and expenses, to sell Barbara J. Weckman Brekke real and personal property, and to do Attorney No. 0349434 all necessary acts for the Estate. 287 Marschall Road, Suite 201 Notice is also given that (subject Shakopee, MN 55379 to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all credi(952) 402-9410 tors having claims against the Estate bbrekke@bcrlawyers.com are required to present the claims Published in the Belle Plaine to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four Herald on Wednesdays, February 20 months after the date of this Notice and 27, 2013. or the claims will be barred. Dated: February 12, 2013 Filed in Scott County Courts on February 12, 2013. Michael A. Fahey, Judge of District Court Delores A. Beussman, State of Minnesota Deputy Court Administrator County of Scott Attorney for Petitioner First judicial Todd Coryell district Anderson & Skubitz, PLLC District court 108 South Main Street probate division Le Sueur, MN 56058 court File No.: Telephone: (507) 665-3349 70-PR-13-1700 Published in the Belle Plaine Notice of informal Herald on Wednesdays, February 20 probate of will and and 27, 2013. informal appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors Estate of clifford b. digre, Decedent. State of Minnesota Notice is given that an applicaCounty of Scott tion for informal probate of the District court Decedent's Will, dated November 8, First judicial 2009, and codicils to the will dated district May 16, 2011, ("Will"), has been court File No.: filed with the Registrar. The applica70-PR-13-2495 tion has been granted. Notice of informal Notice is also given that the probate of will and Registrar has informally appointed informal appointment Carrie A. Murphy, whose address is of personal 6036 150th Street SE, Prior Lake, representative and MN, 55372 and Daniel P. Digre, notice to creditors whose address is 9505 Bennett In Re: Estate of Place, Eden Prairie, MN 55347, Virginia J. Paul, as personal representatives of the Decedent. Notice is given that an Application Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, for Informal Probate of Will and devisee or other interested person Informal Appointment of Personal may be entitled to appointment Representative was filed with the as personal representative or may Registrar, along with a Will dated object to the appointment of the perSeptember 5, 1989. The Registrar sonal representatives. Unless objecaccepted the application and appoint- tions are filed with the Court (pursued Bruce W. Paul, whose address ant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the is 10240 Mandan Circle, Chaska, Court orders otherwise, the personal MN 55318 and Bonnie J. Johnson, representatives have full power to whose address is 313 Trilace Circle, administer the Estate, including, Young America, MN 55397, to serve after (30) days from the issuance of as the personal representatives of the letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. decedent's estate. Any objections to the probate Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to of the Will or appointment of the appointment as personal representa- Personal Representatives must be tive or may object to the appoint- filed with this Court and will be ment of the personal representative. heard by the Court after the filing of Any objection to the appointment of an appropriate petition and proper the personal representative must be notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all credithe Court after notice is provided tors having claims against the Estate to interested persons of the date of are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and the Court Administrator within four unless the Court orders otherwise, months after the date of this Notice the personal representative has the or the claims will be barred. Dated: February 5, 2013 full power to administer the estate, Filed in Scott County Courts on including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, February 5, 2013. Heather M. Kendall, the power to sell, encumber, lease, Registrar or distribute any interest in real Delores A. Beussman, estate owned by the decedent. Deputy Court Administrator Notice is further given that, subject Attorney for Personal to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all crediRepresentative tors having claims against the deceKermit Hoversten & dent's estate are required to present David V. Hoversten the claims to the personal represenHoversten Johnson Beckmann & tative or to the Court within four (4) Hovey, LLP months after the date of this notice 807 West Oakland Avenue or the claims will be barred. Austin, MN 55912 Dated: February 5, 2013 Attorney License No.: Filed in Scott County Courts on 47466 & 47454 February 5, 2013. Telephone: (507) 433-3483 Heather M. Kendall, Fax: (507) 433-7889 Registrar Email: hoversten@hoverstenlaw. Delores A. Beussman, com Court Administrator Published in the Belle Plaine Brekke, Clyborne & Ribich, L.L.C. Herald on Wednesdays, February 20 Barbara J. Weckman Brekke and 27, 2013. Attorney No. 0349434 287 Marschall Road, Suite 201 Shakopee, MN 55379 (952) 402-9410 bbrekke@bcrlawyers.com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 20 and 27, 2013.

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(continued from previous page) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 28, 2009 MORTGAGOR: Michael A. Stoutenburg Jr., a married man. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded November 5, 2009 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A839753. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated October 12, 2012 Recorded October 30, 2012, as Document No. A919482. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100199600012370595 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Advisors Mortgage, LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 912 South Elm Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 200580180 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 4, Block 5, Wildflower Ridge Subdivision No. 1, Scott County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $150,228.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $150,518.70 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 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 six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on September 9, 2013, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: January 8, 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 - 12-006778 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 13 and 20, 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 the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 03/28/2007 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $160,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Jennifer Scheele, a single woman

MORTGAGEE: U.S. Bank National Association ND DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 04/05/2007 as Document Number 769350 in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 240670340 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Unit 629, Shardan Condominium, Common Interest Community No. 1046, Scott County, Minnesota. ABSTRACT PROPERTY STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 629 2nd Street NW, New Prague, MN 56071 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: U.S. Bank National Association ND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association ND TRANSACTION AGENT: None THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $168,875.83 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 Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Scott, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 03/12/2013 at 10:00 A.M. PLACE OF SALE: Scott Sheriff’s Office, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: Minnesota Statute 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgage must vacate the property if the mortgage is no reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If the statute applies, the time to vacate the proprty is 11:59 p.m. on 09/12/2013, or the next business day if 09/12/2013 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 01/16/2013 U.S. Bank National Association ND, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee Dunakey & Klatt, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer and Crystal W. Rink, Attorneys for Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee 531 Commercial Street, P.O. Box 2363, Waterloo, IA 50701 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 13 and 20, 2013.

Minnesota Secretary of State Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number 644723000020 Filed February 5, 2013 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: NuMark Restorations 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; 315 South Walnut Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 USA 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. NuMark Construction Inc. 1270 Langford Trail New Prague, MN 56071 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: February 5, 2013 signed, Daniel L. Schmidt Contact Person (952) 292-0366 Daytime Phone Number Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 13 and 20, 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 3, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Christine M Johnson, a single woman. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 13, 2006 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A726863. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Green Tree Servicing LLC . Dated August 16, 2012 Recorded August 31, 2012, as Document No. A914071. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 1000157-0006205843-9 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: America’s Wholesale Lender RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Green Tree Servicing LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1646 Hamilton Lane, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 273070480 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Unit 48, Common Interest Community Number 1076, Dublin Square, A Condominium, Scott County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $198,900.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $189,301.02 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 07, 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 September 09,2013 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: January 7, 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 - 12-007293 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, January 23, 30 and February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 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 23, 2009 MORTGAGOR: Trina Henricksen, a single woman. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 7, 2009 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 842073. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase

Bank, National Association. Dated March 22, 2012 Recorded April 10, 2012, as Document No. A 902862. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100315900000200500 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: River City Mortgage & Financial, LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 8429 West 149th Street, Savage, MN 55378 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 263890230 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 23, Block 1, CIC No. 1164, Lakeview Heights 2nd Addition, Scott County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $153,174.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $152,548.04 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 14, 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 September 16, 2013, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: January 10, 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 - 12-006921 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, January 23, 30 and February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 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 1, 2005 MORTGAGOR: Sarah J. Niemi and Todd L Niemi, wife and husband. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed December 19, 2005, Scott County Registrar of Titles, Document No. T173131 on Certificate of Title No. 42915 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Green Tree Servicing LLC . Dated October 16, 2012 Filed 10/18/2012, Scott, as Document No. T218827. Said Mortgage being upon Registered Land. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100050500008411171 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Ryland Mortgage Company RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Green Tree Servicing LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4507 Village Square Boulevard, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 273711560 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF

WEDNESDAY, february 20, 2013 PROPERTY: Lot 3, Block 4, of Dean Lakes First Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Scott County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $190,849.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $185,188.22 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 07, 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 September 09,2013 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: January 7, 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 - 12-007204 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, January 23, 30 and February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 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 28, 2004 MORTGAGOR: Daniel J. Little and Vanessa L. Little, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, S/B/M Chase Home Finance LLC, S/B/ M to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded June 8, 2004 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A659582. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 16367 Park Avenue Southeast, Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 252220020 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 2, Block 1 Fourth Addition to Lakeside Estates, Scott County, Minnesota. Abstract Property. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $192,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $176,256.11 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: March 14, 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 _ September 16, 2013, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: January 10, 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 - 12-006261 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, January 23, 30 and February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2013.

COUNTY HIGHWAY PROJECT Bids Close March 12, 2013 Jordan, Minnesota Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the Office of the County Engineer of Scott County, 600 Country Trail East, Jordan, Minnesota 55352, until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 for construction of the following: Scott County CP 12-03/SAP 70-612-011 County Project Number CP 12-03/SAP 70-612-011, CSAH 12 from CSAH 17 to 0.55 miles east of CSAH 17 in Spring Lake Township. The project consists of a total reconstruction which will include the installation of sanitary sewer and water main. The approximate quantities of the major work for Contract CP 12-03/ SAP 70-612-011 are as follows: COMMON EXCAVATION(P), CU YD 26379; GRANULAR BORROW (CV)(P), CU YD 17175; AGGREGATE BASE (CV) CLASS 5(P), CU YD 5489; TYPE SP 12.5 WEARING COURSE MIX (4,E), TON 4381; TYPE SP 19.0 NON WEAR COURSE MIX (4,B), TON 2707; GRANULAR BACKFILL (CV), CU YD 4000; 36” RC PIPE SEWER CLASS (CL 4000D), LIN FT 704; 8” PVC PIPE SEWER (SDR-26), LIN FT 1501; 12” PVC PIPE SEWER (C900), LIN FT 2193; 16” PVC PIPE SEWER (C- 900), LIN FT 2193; 16” WATERMAIN DUCTILE IRON CL 52, LIN FT 2971; CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN 4007, LIN FT 218.88; 6” CONCRETE WALK, SQ FT 16903; CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER DESIGN B624, LIN FT 6088; The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Proposals, plans and specifications may be examined at the office of the County Highway Engineer at 600 Country Trail East, Jordan, MN 55352. SEE THE STATE WEBSITE (https://eadvert.dot.state.mn.us) FOR ALL OF OUR PROJECT LETTINGS. 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 County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any defects therein. Dated February 8, 2013 Scott County Auditor/Treasurer Courthouse 200 4th Avenue West Shakopee, MN 55379 Mitchell J. Rasmussen Scott County Engineer Physical Development 600 Country Trail East Jordan, MN 55352 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 13, 20 and 27, 2013.

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(continued from previous page) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: March 24, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Jay P. Dombrowski and Nicole D. Dombrowski, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Minnesota Lending Company, LLC. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded April 5, 2006 Scott County Recorder, Document No. 734644. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc. S/B/M with ABN Amro Mortgage Group, Inc. Dated March 24, 2006 Recorded April 5, 2006, as Document No. 734645. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Minnesota Lending Company, LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: CitiMortgage, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 9317 141st Street West, Savage, MN 55378 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 263640150 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 2, Block 3, Windsor Pond 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: $435,671.79 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 19, 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 September 19, 2013, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: January 18, 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 - 12-007641 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, January 30 and February 6, 13, 20, 27 and March 6, 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 28, 2005 MORTGAGOR: Mark Smieja and Mary Smieja, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded February

15, 2005 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A688992. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Green Tree Servicing LLC. Dated December 12, 2012 Recorded December 13, 2012, as Document No. A923398. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100050500008107142 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Ryland Mortgage Company RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Green Tree Servicing LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1755 Grove Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 273560730 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 36, Block 2, Riverside Grove 2nd Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Scott County, Minnesota 27-356-073-0. Together with the benefits contained in Declaration for CIC No. 1119, dated March 26, 2003, filed April 17, 2003 as Document No. 597476. Common Address: 1755 Grove Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $183,250.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $179,781.10 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 14, 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 September 16,2013 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: January 17, 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 - 12-007527 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, January 30 and February 6, 13, 20, 27 and March 6, 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: March 1, 2004 MORTGAGOR: Robert J. Lemna II, a single person. MORTGAGEE: TCF Mortgage Corporation. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 26, 2004 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A649844. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Dated May 16, 2006 Recorded May 23, 2006, as Document No. A 739760. And thereafter assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association. Dated March 4, 2010 Recorded March 12, 2010, as Document No. A 849021. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA STATED ON MORTGAGE: TCF Mortgage Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank Home Mortgage, a division of U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 17641 Baseline Avenue, Jordan, MN 55352 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 119070060 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The North 600 Feet of the West 363 Feet of the South One-Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 7, Township 114, Range 22, Scott County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $263,500.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $231,416.99 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 21, 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 September 23, 2013, 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 17, 2012 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 - 19-2921 FC1 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 6, 13, 20, 27 and March 6 and 13, 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: February 14, 2005 MORTGAGOR: Faith M. Lindsey and Nicholas A. Westlie, wife and husband. MORTGAGEE: National City Mortgage a division of National City Bank of Indiana. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 22, 2005 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 692055. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: National City Mortgage Co., a subsidiary of National City Bank of Indiana. Dated September 2, 2005 Recorded November 8, 2005, as Document No. A 719648. And thereafter assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Dated April 6, 2005 Recorded August 17, 2006, as Document No. A 748662. And thereafter assigned to: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., RAMP 2005-RS6. Dated July 20, 2012 Recorded July 24, 2012, as Document No. A 911060. And thereafter assigned to: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as Trustee RAMP 2005-RS6. Dated December 19, 2012 Recorded December 28, 2012, as Document No. A924574 and by document dated November 7, 2012, filed December 28, 2012 as document no. A924573. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE

LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: National City Mortgage a division of National City Bank of Indiana RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: PNC Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5011 Southeast Bluff Heights Trail, Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 254020690 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 3, Block 3, Timber Crest Park, Common Interest Community No. 1118 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $198,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $193,179.85 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 4, 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 October 4, 2013 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: February 1, 2013 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 4 - 12-004569 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 13, 20, 27 and March 6, 13 and 20, 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: February 24, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Sandra L. Heimerl, A single person. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. . DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 23, 2006 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A733487. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Green Tree Servicing LLC. Dated September 19, 2012 Recorded September 20, 2012, as Document No. A915612. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100137510000242943 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Lakeland Mortgage Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Green Tree Servicing LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2111 Parkway Avenue, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 271992460 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Unit No. 31401, CIC 1024, Prairie Bend, a condominium, Scott County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $144,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE:

PAGE thirteen MidAmerica Mortgage Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: CitiMortgage, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1579 Yorkshire Lane, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 272792070 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Unit No. 3007, CIC No. 1073, Villages of Southbridge Condominium, Scott County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $189,070.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $196,281.31 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 4, 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 October 4, 2013, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: January 30, 2013 CitiMortgage, Inc. Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND NOTICE OF MORTGAGE LIEBO, P.L.L.P. FORECLOSURE SALE Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION of Mortgagee OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY 4500 Park Glen Road #300 OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR Minneapolis, MN 55416 WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED (952) 925-6888 BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY 10 - 12-005292 FC THIS ACTION. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in con- FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald ditions of the following described on Wednesdays, February 13, 20, 27 mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 25, and March 6, 13 and 20, 2013. 2004 MORTGAGOR: Steven O’Brien and Jennifer O’Brien, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: MidAmerica NOTICE OF ANNUAL Mortgage Corporation. MEETING DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July Notice is hereby given to the quali6, 2004 Scott County Recorder, fied voters of St. Lawrence Township Document No. 663081. that the Annual Township Meeting ASSIGNMENTS O F will be held on Tuesday, March 12, MORTGAGE: 2013. In case of inclement weather, Assigned to: Principal Residential the meeting may be postponed until Mortgage, Inc. Dated June 25, the third Tuesday in March. 2004 Recorded July 6, 2004, as The Annual Meeting will comDocument No. 663082. And mence at 7:00 p.m. to conduct all thereafter assigned to: Mortgage necessary business prescribed by Electronic Registration Systems, law. The meeting will be held at the Inc. Dated March 4, 2005 Recorded St. Lawrence Township Hall, 7500 March 15, 2005, as Document No. Old Highway 169 Blvd., Jordan, 691467. And thereafter assigned to: MN 55352 CitiMortgage, Inc. Dated February Ramona Bischof 27, 2012 Recorded February 28, Clerk, St. Lawrence Township 2012, as Document No. 899526. Published in the Belle Plaine TRANSACTION AGENT: Herald on Wednesdays, February 20 NONE and 27, 2013. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR (continued on the next page) STATED ON MORTGAGE:

$138,645.01 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 02, 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 October 02,2013 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: January 28, 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 - 13-001195 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 13, 20, 27 and March 6, 13 and 20, 2013.

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(continued from previous page) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 29, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Faith Owen and Christopher Owen, wife and husband. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 19, 2007 Scott County Recorder, Document No. 778234. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc. Dated November 13, 2012 Recorded November 21, 2012, as Document No. 921536. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100112065746960547 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Mortgageit, Inc RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: CitiMortgage, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1369 Idlewood Way, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 272580510 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Unit 51, Common interest community no. 1056, Weston Ponds Courthomes COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $165,690.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $183,183.10 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 4, 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 October 4, 2013, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: January 30, 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 - 12-002325 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 13, 20, 27 and March 6, 13 and 20, 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 27, 2004 MORTGAGOR: Julie A. Winter Bristol, an unmarried woman, Everett L. Keller, Jr., an unmarried man. MORTGAGEE: Cendant Mortgage Corporation D/B/A Burnet Home Loans.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded August 10, 2004 Scott County Recorder, Document No. 667559. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Dated July 9, 2008 Recorded August 12, 2008, as Document No. 806286. And thereafter assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc. Dated December 20, 2010 Recorded January 13, 2011, as Document No. 872665. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Cendant Mortgage Corporation D/B/ A Burnet Home Loans RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: CitiMortgage, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 14543 Hunters Lane, Savage, MN 55378 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 263260110 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 11, Block 1, Eagle’s Landing Third Addition, Scott County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $279,200.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $316,543.85 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 4, 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 October 4, 2013, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: January 30, 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 - 13-001024 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 13, 20, 27 and March 6, 13 and 20, 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 19, 2008 MORTGAGOR: Timothy M. Hautman and Marisela Hautman, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed January 9, 2009, Scott County Registrar of Titles, Document No. T193715 on Certificate of Title No. 32998. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc. Dated September 27, 2012 Filed September 28, 2012, as Document No. T218366. Said Mortgage being upon Registered Land. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100419600000182329 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Ascent

Home Loans, Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: CitiMortgage, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 14169 Shore Lane Northeast, Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 252150360 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 10, Block 3, Sand Pointe 4th Addition, Scott County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $233,450.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $231,289.02 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 4, 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 October 4, 2013, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: January 30, 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 - 13-001219 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 13, 20, 27 and March 6, 13 and 20, 2013.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTIFICATION OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the mortgage dated October 7, 2005, executed by Michele M. Vanlith, unmarried, as mortgagor, to TCF National Bank, a national banking association, as mortgagee, recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Scott County, Minnesota, on October 21, 2005, as Document No. A717441, which mortgage conveyed and mortgaged the following described property, situated in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota, which property has a street address of 120 Appleblossom Lane, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379, and tax identification number 272340340: Lot 3, Block 8, Krystals First Addition, Common Interest Community No. 1051, Krystal Park Townhomes, Scott County, Minnesota That the original principal amount secured by said mortgage was $187,102.50; that there has been compliance with any condition precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by said mortgage and foreclosure of said mortgage required by said mortgage, any note secured thereby, or any statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt remaining secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there is claimed to be due upon said mortgage and is due thereon at the date of this notice, the sum of $183,842.61 in principal and interest. That by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the said mortgage will be foreclosed by the sale of the above described premises with appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota, at the Sheriff’s office in the Law Enforcement Center, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, Minnesota, on April 11, 2013, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, to pay the amount then due on said mortgage, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorneys’ fees as allowed by law, in accordance with the provisions of said mortgage. The time allowed by law for redemption by the mortgagor, her personal representatives or assigns, is six (6) months from the date of said sale. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on October 11, 2013, unless the foreclosure is postponed pursuant to Minn. Stat. §580.07, or the redemption period is reduced to five (5) weeks under Minn. Stat. §582.032. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO

WEDNESDAY, february 20, 2013 COLLECT A DEBT BY A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED: February 20, 2013 TCF National Bank FOLEY & MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P. By: Karl K. Heinzerling Atty. No. 142475 Attorneys for Mortgagee 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1200 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 20, 27 and March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 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 22, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Aimee M. Saaf, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Homeservices Lending, LLC Series A dba Edina Realty Mortgage. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 9, 2007 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A777353 as modified by Document dated: July 30, 2008, Recorded on: March 30, 2009 as Document No. 821436. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.. Dated June 22, 2007 Recorded July 9, 2007, as Document No. A777354. And thereafter assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Dated June 22, 2007 Recorded July 9, 2007, as Document No. A777355, as corrected by Corrective Assignment dated April 24, 2009, filed June 16, 2009, as Document No. A828371. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Homeservices Lending, LLC Series A dba Edina Realty Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank Home Mortgage, a division of U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 13738 Inglewood Avenue South, Savage, MN 55378 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 261310120 and 261310170 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 12 and 17, Block 1, Canterbury Townhouses COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $154,500.00

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $148,693.09 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 09, 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 October 09, 2013 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: February 5, 2013 Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 135 - 13-001508 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, February 20, 27 and March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2013.

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Across Scott, Le Sueur Counties, Wood Duck Event Will Draw a Crowd The six girls in the Solheid family vaguely recall the first time their father, Dan, took them to New Prague to build a wood duck house. Sunday, they’ll be back for another round of the annual event. The Minnesota Waterfowl Association and its chapter from Scott and Le Sueur counties – the state’s longest running chapter -will build about 300 wood duck houses with kids and their families at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 411 Fourth Avenue SW (highways 13/21). It is Feb. 24, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The build event pairs up volunteers and children to build a usable wood duck house at no cost (a donation is requested but not required). Area businesses donate at least $50 to purchase materials and a light lunch for participants. Dan Solheid had never heard of the event until a friend of his who is a member of the association recommended he come to the event four years ago. It’s the 14th year of the annual event that eight years ago outgrew its space in Montgomery. “It gets children involved in an outdoor activity,” said Myron Tietz, the Scott-Le Sueur chapter president. About 300 wood duck houses will be built Sunday, said John Wolf, a New Prague resident , chapter member and MWA volunteer. The pieces of the house will be pre-cut by chapter volunteers tomorrow at Dugus Woodworking Pre-drilled holes make it easier for children and their adult helpers to efficiently assemble the houses. “It’s a great way of helping wood ducks and their habitat,” Wolf said. At the Solheid family farm near the intersection of county roads 7 and 4 in eastern Belle Plaine Township, the 160 acres include some lowlands ducks visit. Dan Solheid and his daughters make the short trek to New Prague for the chance to help out wood ducks. The houses include wood shavings. Nesting wood ducks take well to them, Wolf said.

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Union Hill St. John’s Catholic Church Father Dave Barrett and Deacon Bob Wagner. Saturday Evening Mass at 8:15 p.m. Mass Servers on Saturday: Mallory and Megan Glisczinski Sunday Mass 10 a.m. Mass Servers on Sunday: Allison and Anna Holden and Nick and Abby Knutson Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. Mass and 7:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross Marty and Farrell Weiers and children, Mark, Ann, Meridith, Regen, Erica and Bailey, from Kansas City, MO, visited here with the Flavian and Edna Weiers family last week. Patrons of the New PragueCeska-Louisville Mutual Insurance Company attended their annual meeting and dinner Saturday, Feb. 16. Many prizes were awarded and a wonderful turkey dinner with all the trimmings was prepared and served by Marian Entinger and her kitchen crew, along with the traditional bologna. Dessert was delicious chocolate chip cookies baked by Stephanie Glisczinski, owner of “Buy the Dozen Handcrafted Cakes, Pies and Cookies.” We received this item from a former area resident, Roger Huss of New Jersey. “The recent news from the Vatican regarding Pope Benedict’s appointment of his Personal Secretary, Msgr. Georg Gaenswein, as Head of the Papal Household and ordaining him an Archbishop might be of special interest to people of Union Hill, St. Benedict and Jordan. A few might remember the late Father Hildebrand Fuchs, O.F.M., who served as pastor in parishes of the area for various periods of time between 1912 and 1936. Archbishop Gaenswein is a relative of the late Father Hildebrand, and also of the late Alphonse Kaiser, who lived near Jordan from the 1940s to 1960s. Father Hildebrand and Archbishop Gaenswein were born and raised in Riedern am Wald, a small village in the Black Forest of Germany, and Alphonse Kaiser was from the nearby village of Buggenried. All three were baptized and reared in St. Leodegar’s Church in Riedern, where many of their relatives are still active parishioners. Humor Corner A redneck was observed walking the same road day after day. A state trooper pulled over, got out and approached him. “You got an ID?” he asked. The redneck replied “’Bout what?”

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(continued from page 1) Courage with supplemental finds provided by Thrivent Financial. Members of the Cologne Lions Club will be flipping the pancakes. The event will also include a silent auction from 8 a.m. to noon. Items being donated by Belle Plaine alumni include a processing hog, FFA apparel, hats, $20 voucher for FFA plants and more. Proceeds will go to Leadership event scholarships.

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The Solheid girls of Belle Plaine Township will be in New Prague Sunday with their father, Dan, making wood duck houses. Pictured below are (clockwise, from left) Samantha, Brenna, Kaylynn, Danielle (holding Nora) and Alexis holding Brooke). was terribly nervous the first time birds to the brink of extinction by she went. It was her first experi- the early 20th Century, according ence with a cordless drill. Her to DU’s Web site. younger sister agreed. The dramatic rebound of wood “It’s a lot of fun, as long as you duck populations since that time have someone to help you,” said can be largely attributed to proDanielle, 11. tection provided by the Migratory The Solheid girls have made Bird Treaty Act of 1918. Howevmore wood duck houses then they er, the recovery of the wood duck need on the 160-acre farm. They was also assisted by the advent like to give the houses away to of artificial nesting structures, or families whose property includes wood duck boxes. wetlands. Dan’s brothers, includ- Over the years, nearly 4,000 ing one in Lino Lakes with a large wood duck houses built at the marsh around his house, have re- Scott-Le Sueur chapter event ceived the houses over the years. have been donated for use in Wood ducks breed across most duck-friendly habitats. of the central and eastern United Sunday’s free event in New States, southeastern Canada and Prague is a good deal for people along the Pacific coast from Cali- who want a wood duck house and fornia to British Columbia, ac- will make the trek to New Prague. cording to Ducks Unlimited. The The Minnesota Waterfowl Assohighest breeding densities occur ciation sells the wood duck house in the Mississippi alluvial valley. kits for $32.95 (plus tax and shipIn recent decades, the breeding ping if needed). Pre-built houses range has expanded westward cost an additional $5, plus tax. into the Great Plains region following development of wooded riparian corridors. Wood ducks prefer riparian habitats, wooded swamps and freshwater marshes. Females nest in tree cavities or nest boxes and lay an average of 12 bone-white eggs. Overharvesting, coupled with the destruction of bottomland habitats, drove these colorful

Today FFA is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States with over 550,000 members in almost 7,500 chapters throughout all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. FFA is the largest of the career and technical student organizations in U.S. schools. National FFA Week is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company as a special project of the National FFA Foundation and annually encompasses Feb. 22, George Washington’s birthday.

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recruitment. The state then evaluates and ranks the chapters. The top applications are then forwarded to the national level for another round of judging.

Belle Plaine FFA Members Bring Home More Awards

Last week, two Belle Plaine FFA members traveled to South Central College to compete for proficiency awards. The FFA association awards proficiencies to its members in a variety of categories to recognize the work FFA members do in their Supervised Agriculture Experience. Mallory Glisczinski placed first in dairy entrepreneurship and second in dairy placement, with both receiving gold ratings. Cody Ekstrom placed first with a gold rating in agriculture mechanics and fabrication placement, and third with (gold rating) in poultry entrepreneurship.

Belle Plaine is currently ranked as the 18th best FFA chapter in the state. According to Mathiowetz, chapters across the state fill out the National Chapter Application each year in February. The applications includes the Program of Activities (POA) of the chapter covering a wide range of activities from community The National FFA Organiza- service to chapter finances to tion is an American youth organization known as a Career and Technical Student Organization, based on middle and high school classes that promote and support agricultural education. The organization was founded in 1928 as Future Farmers of open year round America, but in 1988 the name was changed to the National FFA Organization, now commonly referred to as simply 958-1/2 Old Minnesota Ave. • St. Peter FFA, to recognize that the orKATHY WASS SHARON STOFFREGEN ganization is for those with diverse interests in the food, fiber and natural resource industries; CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT encompassing science, business and technology in addition to production agriculture. The Belle Plaine FFA Chapter is now accepting orders for its annual Spring Fruit Sale. A listing of the types and quantities of fruits available and the order form can be found in the advertisement on page 8 of this edition of Herald.

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MRC Standings (As of Feb. 19) Girls’ Basketball (Final) W L Jordan 13 1 Norwood YA 13 1 Mayer Lutheran 10 4 Watertown-M 8 6 Belle Plaine 6 8 Sibley East 3 11 Tri-City United 3 11 Le Sueur-Hend. 0 14 Results NYA 74, Belle Plaine 52 Belle Plaine 65, TCU 42 Jordan 79, TCU 50 Mayer Lutheran 63, LS-H 31 Watertown-M 48, S.E. 37 NYA 78, Sibley East 35 Mayer Lutheran 60, W-M 40 Jordan 69, LS-H 33

Tourney Champs The Bulldogs Hockey Association Squirt B team traveled to Marshall for a tournament the weekend of Feb. 2. They played exceptionally well and brought home the first-place trophy. The Bulldogs, comprised of players from the Belle Plaine, Cleveland, Le Center, Le Sueur and St. Peter areas, defeated Marshall 8-1 in the first game. They pulled off another victory the same day against Aberdeen, SD 11-1. That put them in the championship the following day and they defeated Morris 2-0 to take first place. Pictured in the front is Owen Schaffer. In the second row are Ayden Borham, Brock Olson, Jaron Funk, Tristen DeSantiago and Aiden Blaschko. In the third row are Kaidan Schmitz, Alexander Wenner, Matthew Fink and Tristan Gibbs. The coaches are Tony Schaffer and Matt Fink.

Pheasants Forever Banquet Feb. 28 Scott County Pheasants Forever will hold its 27th annual Habitat Banquet on Thursday, Feb. 28 at Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Course in Jordan. It will take place from 5-9:45 p.m. To register and purchase tickets, contact Stacy Dvorak at 612-202-6119 or e-mail banquet@scottcountypf.org. Pheasants Forever is dedicated

to the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs. The Scott County chapter meets the second Thursday of each month (October-April) at 7:30 p.m. at Ridges at Sand Creek Golf Course.

Benefit Pool Tourney March 8-9 in Le Sueur A benefit pool tournament to raise money for research toward a cure for Parkinson’s disease is set for Friday-Saturday, March 8-9, at Caribou Gun Club near Le Sueur. Gregger’s Legger’s, a local team raising money for the Minnesota Parkinson’s Walk May 4 on behalf of Gregg Voss, is hosting the tournament. The tournament is open to the first 32 mens’ and 12 womens’

teams. Singles play is also set for Friday beginning at 6 p.m. with Scotch doubles play Saturday starting at 10 a.m. The entry fee is $15 for Friday night’s singles play and $40 for Scotch doubles teams. To register for the tournament, call Rick Edberg (612-2216313) or Tricia Ruud (952-4863477) or mail checks to Ruud at 913 Elm Street S., Belle Plaine, MN 56011.

Tri-City United Wants Le Center To Waive User Fees One of the biggest schools in the Minnesota River Conference has let Le Center know if it wants to keep high school sporting events in town, the user fee for facilities needs to be waived. Tri-City United School District (Le Center, Montgomery and Lonsdale) recently informed the Le Center City Council it wants the city to waive the $5,728 user fee for use of gridiron and baseball facilities in the city, the Le Center Leader recently reported. The council will address the issue this week. If the council votes against waiving the fee, the school district will likely reduce the number of home

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Boys’ Basketball Jordan 10 2 Mayer Lutheran 8 4 Watertown-M 7 4 Sibley East 7 5 Norwood YA 6 5 Belle Plaine 6 6 Tri-City United 2 10 Le Sueur-Hend. 1 11 Results Jordan 63, Belle Plaine 49 W-M 54, Belle Plaine 48 Sibley East 68, LS-H 56 TCU 65, Mayer Lutheran 57 Watertown-M 53, NYA 45 Wrestling (Final) Watertown-M 5 0 Scott West 4 1 Sibley East 3 2 Tri-City United 2 3 NYA 1 4 Le Sueur-Hend. 0 5

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The Belle Plaine Fastpitch Association (BPFA) is sponsoring traveling fastpitch teams to play in the Suburban League. We are looking to form teams at the following age groups: 10 and under (10U), 12 and under (12U), 14 and under (14U), 16 and under (16U), and 18 and under (18U). The Suburban League games are played against teams from around the metro area on two different week nights. These traveling teams will be playing more competitive ball with emphasis on learning the fundamentals of the game, playing as a team and having fun. Teams at the older age levels also stress fundamentals, but add more game strategy and advanced skills. Teams are limited to 12-14 players. If you are interested in playing more competitive ball, are available on two week nights from May through July and weekends for tournaments, then traveling fastpitch may be for you. Registration nights for Summer Traveling Fastpitch will be held on Thursday, March 7 from 5-7 p.m. and Tuesday, March 12 from 5-7 p.m. in the Oak Crest Commons area. You only need to attend one registration evening. For more information, contact Bonnie Hentges at bhentges@ belleplaine.k12.mn.us or call 952-994-2880.

What’s This? Members of the visiting Jordan High School varsity basketball team were amusingly taken back some when a product of the Belle High School robotics team maneuvered its way to center court to deliver the game ball for Thursday night’s game between Belle Plaine and Jordan at the BPHS gym.

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ball and working on the inside. Winders followed Dauwalter Luke Narveson helped carry in rebounding with 10 and five, us in the first half with three respectively. three-point shots. This game 2012-13 BPHS Boys’ could have gone either way Basketball Results and and we didn’t make the plays Remaining Schedule we needed to win. It has been Dec. 11 at WEM L 62-61 a tough three games for us, but Dec. 13 vs. LS-H W 72-65 we are getting better and we Dec. 14 at Benson L 55-51 just need to start making some Dec. 21 vs. GFW W 68-52 more shots.” Dec. 27-28 at St. James Tour. Dauwalter finished with 18 vs. Morris L 60-40 points and 12 rebounds, both vs. St James W 75-62 team highs. Narveson added Jan. 3 at S.E. W 64-57 10 points, while Bigaouette Jan. 8 vs. M. Luth. L 55-46 and Koepp both had eight. Jack Winders and Jacob Meger had Jan. 10 vs. Kenyon W 43-40 L 58-53 two points apiece. Koepp and Jan. 11 at Jordan

Girls ’ Basketball Tigers 65, TCU 42 Hayden (18), Fogarty (17) and Otto (13) combined for 48 of Belle Plaine’s 65 points in a road rout at Tri-City United Friday night. “It was good to be back on the winning touch,” Carlson said. “We jumped out to an early 10-point lead and built it to 17 points late in the first half before they were able to get it to 13 at the half. We came out in the second half and played well but they did too, and got the score down to 10. But we kept at it and closed out with a big win.” Joining Hayden, Fogarty and Otto in the scoring column for the Tigers were Meyer (5), Murphy (4), Koepp (2), Jamie Read (2), Emily Vinkemeier (2), Selly (1) and Lauren Camp-

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bell (1). The rebounding leaders were Hayden (11) and Murphy (8). Fogarty had five assists. “Mariena Hayden and Ellie Murphy were strong inside with Mariena probably playing her best game of the season. Amara Meyer had a good game and is showing signs of getting better around the basket. Now is the time for us to keep stepping it up. It’s tournament time and we can do a lot of damage in the playoffs. If we come to play and keep working, look out,” Carlson said. 2012-13 BPHS Girls’ Basketball Results and Remaining Schedule Nov. 27 at WEM W 73-52 Nov. 29 at NRHEG L 80-37 Dec. 4 vs. G-SL W 58-54 Dec. 6 at Mound L 64-59 Dec. 7 vs. LS-H W 65-29 Dec. 11 at W-M L 61-50 Dec. 13 at S.E. W 58-50 Dec. 18 vs. Mayer L. L 58-43 Dec. 20 vs. Hutch L 56-35 Dec. 28 -29 at NYA Tourney vs. Maranatha L 71-41

Bowling Results

Deadline for bowling results is Monday at 12 noon.

Commercial League D Lee Guns 3 Johan’s 3 Neil’s 3 Bartels Lands. 1 Prairie Farm 1 Johan’s II 1 High Game: Jim Herrmann 277 High Series: Tom Otto 714, Jim Herrmann 706, Eric Lyons 662 City League Ag Power 7 Johan’s 7 Foline Auto 4 Borough Bowl 3 Annie’s Boys 2 Neil’s Pub 2 J&W 1 High Game: Lowell Hiles 289, Tony Olson 268 High Series: Tony Olson 712, Tom Otto 674 Monday Minis Team 1 3 Team 3 3 Team 2 0 VFW Auxiliary 0 Boy’s High Game: Hayden Svihel 105 Boy’s High Series: Hayden Svihel 186, Brayden Davis 154, William Jacklin 123 Girl’s High Game: Ciara Fahey 109 Girl’s High Series: Ciara Fahey 193, Emily Nagel 168, Lily Moseman 151 Pin Bashers S&S Exteriors 4 State Bank of BP 2

vs. Nevis W 68-58 Jan. 4 at Jordan L 73-44 Jan. 10 at NYA L 77-62 Jan. 12 vs. St. Peter L 62-60 Jan. 15 vs. TCU W 77-50 Jan. 17 vs. Farib. BA L 63-37 Jan. 18 at LS-H W 62-30 Jan. 24 vs. W-M L 61-55 Jan. 25 vs. K-W L 69-52 Jan. 29 vs. S.E. W 59-56 Feb. 1 at Mayer L. L 62-51 Feb. 7 vs. Jordan L 74-41 Feb. 12 vs. NYA L 74-52 Feb. 15 at TCU W 65-42 Feb. 19 at GFW PPD Feb. 26 Begin Subsection Mar. 8 Section Champ. at MSU Mar. 13-16 State Tourney at Target Center

Late Results Online Results from Belle Plaine High School varsity sports that take place after press time on Tuesdays can be found at www. belleplaineherald.com and on the Herald’s Facebook page. Curtis Koepp Acct. 2 BP Country Store 0 Boy’s High Game: Kade Heuton 169 Boy’s High Series: Kade Heuton 452, Dakota Gutzke 433, Ben Davis 374 Girl’s High Game: Madison Brown 145 Girl’s High Series: Madison Brown 365, Jocelyn DeFauw 206 Friday Night Owls Spletzer Automotive 10 JD’s Auto 8 Johan ‘s 6 Jody’s Daycare 5 Stier Trucking 4 Hair by Paula 3 Men’s High Game: Mark Steen 235 Men’s High Series: Mark Steen 666, Dan Dhaene 556, Chad Feltman 538 Women’s High Game: Cassie Wolpern 202 Women’s High Series: Amy Haefner 496, Sheila Weldon 492, Cassie Wolpern 430 Thursday Foxes Paparazzi 12 Johan’s 8 Deb’s Embroidery 8 Sparetime 7 Wild Night Karaoke 5 High Game: Julie Savage 198, Lisa Mathwig 188, Miranda Yahnke 183 High Series: Julie Savage 489, Miranda Yahnke 484 Strikers Dairy Queen 7 Laser Works 5 KRI Roofing 4 Prairie Farm Supply 3 Rainbow Discovery 3 Saxe Chevrolet 2 2/16: High Game: Allen Jackson 247 High Series: Allen Jackson 585, Brady Yahnke 544, Brody Lyter 523; 2/9: High Game: Brady Yahnke 232 High Series: John Glynn 588, Brady Yahnke 580, Alex Ernst 553

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H.S. Boys’ Basketball

Tigers Lose to Jordan, W-M

The Tigers’ Haley Fogarty had 11 points against NYA last Tuesday night at the BPHS gym.

H.S. Girls’ Basketball

Tigers Put Wraps on MRC Play by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School girls’ basketball team concluded the Minnesota River Conference schedule by splitting two games last week, falling at home to MRC co-champ Norwood Young America 74-52 Tuesday night and winning at Tri-City United 65-42 Friday night. That split also capped a season-long trend where the Tigers swept all three teams beneath them in the conference standings and were swept by all four teams above them. Belle Plaine, 6-8 in the MRC, 9-15 overall, was scheduled to close the regular season with a nonconference contest at Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Tuesday night but that game was postponed because schools there were closed Tuesday. No makeup date was announced before Tuesday’s press time. Pairings for the subsection tournament, which begins Feb. 26, will be announced later this week. They will be posted at www. belleplaineherald or the Herald’s Facebook page when they become available. NYA 74, Tigers 52 The Raiders came out on fire as they scored 20 points in the first 3 1/2 minutes and maintained a double-digit lead through most of the game, including a 47-26 advantage at halftime that the Tigers could not puncture in the second half. “They came out ready and we did not,” said Tigers coach Randy Carlson. “We were flatfooted on defense early and they took it to us. We dug ourselves a deep hole and the game was basically over. There is no

excuse for that.” NYA’s Lexi Erpenback accounted for most of the damage as she poured in 17 of her game-high 21 points in the first half, including four three-pointers. Claire Otto, who made five three-pointers in the first half, led Belle Plaine with 18 points. Haley Fogarty and Mariena

Hayden both added 11 points, while Ellie Murphy chipped in seven and Erica Selly two. Kalli Koepp, Amara Meyer and Mallory Glisczinski each had one. Hayden had a team-high nine rebounds.

Girls’ Basketball

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by Dan Ruud The Belle Plaine High School boys’ basketball team’s slide down the Minnesota River Conference standings continues as it lost at home to Jordan 63-49 Thursday night and at Watertown-Mayer 54-48 this past Monday night. The Tigers, 6-6 in the MRC, 11-11 overall, tried to get back over the .500 mark when they hosted Norwood Young America Tuesday night after this edition of the Herald went to press. Belle Plaine will close the conference season at Tri-City United 7:30 p.m. this Friday. Jordan 63, Tigers 49 The Tigers led briefly 45-43 with 10 1/2 minutes left in the game but managed just four points the rest of the game as it lost to the Hubmen by 14 points Thursday night at the BPHS gym. The victory assured Jordan (10-2) of no worse than a share of the MRC title as it enters this week with a two-game lead over Mayer Lutheran with two games to play. Mayer Lutheran was upset by Tri-City United Thursday night. “We played well,” said Belle Plaine coach John Wellner. “It is amazing how tough and resil- The Tigers’ Aaron Bigaouette scored 15 points against Jordan ient our team is. We got down Thursday night at the BPHS gym. early and fought back and took the lead. Sam Karl did a great job at the top of the zone. That allowed us to get back into the game. Aaron Bigaouette also had a great game controlling the ball and making decisions. We had trouble scoring the last seven minutes and that turned the game.” Bigaouette and Gavin Dauwalter both had 15 points to lead the Tigers. The Hubmen were fueled by Jake Anderson and Brian Hartman with 19 and 18 points, respectively. No other statistics from the game were available. W-M 54, Tigers 48 Belle Plaine began this week with its third loss in a row (all MRC games) as it fell to Watertown-Mayer 54-48 Monday night in Watertown. “We got down early again, and like usual, we fought back and tied the game at halftime. We did a good job rebounding but that was because we didn’t shoot the ball well, especially in the lane,” Wellner said. “Gavin Dauwalter and Alec Koepp both had great games rebounding the

Boys’ Basketball

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Belle Plaine’s Mitch Nelson drove to the basket during Thursday night’s game against Jordan at the BPHS gym.

Belle Plaine’s Claire Otto scored a team-high 18 points against NYA last Tuesday night at the BPHS gym.

Scott West’s Zach Siegle didn’t let a protective mask keep him from controlling his opponent during Saturday’s section semifinal team dual between Scott West and Watertown-Mayer at Watertown. Siegle won the match 6-0.

H.S. Wrestling

Panthers’ Section Title Run Ends After beating Waconia 49-23 to open the Section 2AA Team Wrestling Tournament in Jordan Thursday night, Scott West traveled to Watertown-Mayer High School Saturday to compete in the Section 2AA Final Four Team Championships. The field included #4-rated New Prague, #5 WatertownMayer, #6 Scott West and #7 Hutchinson. With an overflow crowd in attendance, the four teams would take to the mats in semifinal action with Scott West going against W-M and New Prague taking on Hutchinson. “That’s what wrestling is all about,” comments Scott West coach Darren Ripley. “You had a packed gymnasium with four pretty good teams getting after Belle Plaine’s Kalli Koepp tried to put up a shot between two NYA defenders during last Tues- one another for the opportunity day night’s game at the BPHS gym. to go to the state tournament.”

After winning the last five Section 2AA team titles, Scott West will not be advancing to the 2013 Minnesota State Team Tournament for the first time since 2007, when the Panthers lost a Section 2AA championship final to Jackson County Central. “That was a hard loss to take back then,” states coach Ripley. “However, we recovered from it and that is what we have to do now.” The recovery begins this week as the Panthers are focused on the upcoming Section 2AA Individual Championships that will take place Friday and Saturday at Waconia. In the Section 2AA Team Tournament semifinal, W-M earned a 36-25 victory over Scott West as the Royals won on their home mat and ended

the Scott West 15 Section 2AA dual meet winning streak. “Obviously, we are disappointed in the result but certainly not the effort that our team put forth,” insists Ripley. “We are really proud of the improve-

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