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CITY OF BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA SUMMARY FINANCIAL REPORT The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of financial information concerning the City of Belle Plaine to interested citizens. The complete financial statements may be examined at the City of Belle Plaine, 218 Meridian St N. Questions about this report should be directed to Dawn Meyer, Finance Director, 952-873-5553. The following summaries are from the general purpose financial statements of the City for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. The right hand column shows the percentage change in dollars between the two years. STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS Percent Increase Total 2013 Total 2012 (Decrease) REVENUES Taxes $4,662,865 $4,396,067 6.07% Licenses and permits 113,297 107,079 5.81% Intergovernmental 755,304 352,552 114.24% Charges for services 394,972 379,459 4.09% Fines and forfeitures 50,046 66,941 (-25.24%) Special assessments 536,133 476,524 12.51% Miscellaneous 169,619 236,038 (-28.14%) TOTAL REVENUES 6,682,236 6,014,660 11.10% EXPENDITURES Current General government 770,097 732,545 5.13% Public safety 1,603,343 1,651,229 (-2.90%) Public works 782,304 699,459 11.84% Culture and recreation 316,705 246,991 28.23% Housing and economic development 71,138 95,749 (-25.70%) Capital outlay General government 34,614 32,376 6.91% Public safety 74,300 87,277 (-14.87%) Public works 1,828,309 3,392,310 (-46.10%) Culture and recreation 72,000 164,181 (-56.15%) Housing and economic development 36,255 163,436 (-77.82%) Debt service Principal 1,395,890 1,024,675 36.23% Interest and other 239,678 239,314 0.15% TOTAL EXPENDITURES 7,224,633 8,529,542 (-15.30%) EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES (542,397) (2,514,882) (-78.43%) OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Transfers in 1,319,254 856,153 54.09% Bonds issued 1,190,000 3,065,000 (-61.17%) Capital lease proceeds 124,465 (-100.00%) Transfers out (1,250,384) (787,283) 58.82% TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) 1,258,870 3,258,335 (-61.36%) NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES 716,473 743,453 (-3.63%) FUND BALANCES, JANUARY 1 8,824,744 8,081,291 9.20% FUND BALANCES, DECEMBER 31 $9,541,217 $8,824,744 8.12% The complete financial report is available at www.belleplainemn.com or in the Finance Department, City of Belle Plaine, which includes the detail of this published report.
CITY OF BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA STATEMENTS OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION - PROPRIETARY FUNDS December 31, 2013 Business-type Activities - Major Enterprise Funds 203 204 Sewer Water Totals OPERATING REVENUES Charges for service $1,109,117 $799,681 $1,908,798 OPERATING EXPENSES Personal services 346,166 255,883 602,049 Supplies 25,987 22,282 48,269 Other services and charges 124,705 45,023 169,728 Repair and maintenance 58,255 95,878 154,133 Utilities 58,991 95,077 154,068 Insurance 30,231 14,107 44,338 Depreciation 458,299 406,405 864,704 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 1,102,634 934,655 2,037,289 OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) 6,483 (134,974) (128,491) NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES) Connection fees 71,574 56,560 128,134 Interest income - 7,547 7,547 Miscellaneous 281 274 555 Interest expense (172,658) (274,840) (447,498) TOTAL NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES) (100,803) (210,459) (311,262) LOSS BEFORE CONTRIBUTIONS AND TRANSFERS (94,320) (345,433) (439,753) CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS - GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS 159,206 202,362 361,568 TRANSFERS OUT (30,372) (38,498) (68,870) CHANGE IN NET POSITION 34,514 (181,569) (147,055) NET POSITION, JANUARY 1 8,221,849 7,963,885 16,185,734 NET POSITION, DECEMBER 31 $8,256,363 $7,782,316 $16,038,679
CITY OF BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - PROPRIETARY FUNDS December 31, 2013 Business-type Activities - Major Enterprise Funds 203 204 Sewer Water Totals CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Receipts from customers and users $1,100,787 $797,086 $1,897,873 Payments to suppliers (295,392) (273,094) (568,486) Payments to employees (352,177) (260,444) (612,621) NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 453,218 263,548 716,766 CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES Transfers to other funds (30,372) (38,498) (68,870) CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES Connection fees received 71,574 56,560 128,134 Interest paid on bonds (179,214) (271,935) (451,149) Bond issuance costs paid - - - Principal paid on bonds (725,110) (280,000) (1,005,110) NET CASH USED BY CAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES (832,750) (495,375) (1,328,125) CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Increase (decrease) in fair value of investments - (150) (150) NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (409,904) (270,475) (680,379) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, JANUARY 1 837,715 1,287,304 2,125,019 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, DECEMBER 31 $427,811 $1,016,829 $1,444,640
CITY OF BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA STATEMENTS OF NET POSITION - PROPRIETARY FUNDS December 31, 2013 203 204 Sewer Water Totals ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and temporary investments $427,811 $1,016,829 $1,444,640 Cash with fiscal agent - 4,041,204 4,041,204 Receivables Interest - 108 108 Accounts 119,947 143,292 263,239 Special assessments - current 3,003 2,225 5,228 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 550,761 5,203,658 5,754,419 NONCURRENT ASSETS Special assessments - noncurrent 8,783 5,855 14,638 Capital assets Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. Land 195,492 76,386 271,878 Equipment 264,352 63,264 327,616 Infrastructure 17,611,833 14,822,654 32,434,487 Total capital assets, cost 18,071,677 14,962,304 33,033,981 Deputy Court Administrator STATE OF MINNESOTA Less accumulated depreciation (3,365,153) (3,257,278) (6,622,431) Heather L. L. Koering, #30394X COUNTY OF SCOTT
Net capital assets
14,706,524
11,705,026
26,411,550
TOTAL NONCURRENT ASSETS 14,715,307
11,710,881
26,426,188
TOTAL ASSETS 15,266,068 16,914,539 32,180,607 LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable $45,746 $43,330 $89,076 Accrued salaries payable 4,638 3,194 7,832 Accrued interest payable 59,566 113,174 172,740 Due to other governments 3 2,206 2,209 Compensated absences payable - current portion 13,340 7,615 20,955 Bonds payable - current portion 743,680 300,000 1,043,680 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 866,973 469,519 1,336,492 NONCURRENT LIABILITIES Compensated absences - noncurrent portion 13,533 7,704 21,237 Bonds payable - noncurrent portion 6,129,199 8,655,000 14,784,199
TOTAL NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
6,142,732
8,662,704
14,805,436
TOTAL LIABILITIES 7,009,705 9,132,223 16,141,928 NET POSITION Net investment in capital assets 7,833,645 6,791,230 14,624,875 Unrestricted 422,718 991,086 1,413,804 TOTAL NET POSITION $8,256,363 $7,782,316 $16,038,679
DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT probate division Court File No.: 70-PR-14-11288 NOTICE OF informal probate of will and appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors In Re: Estate of Bernice Theresa Collins, a/k/a Bernice T. Collins Deceased. Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Last Will and Testament dated August 1, 2000, has been filed with the Registrar. The Application has been granted. Any objections may be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Lorie Ann Beerling, whose address is 2320 Jennifer Lane, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee, or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: July 14, 2014 Filed in Scott County Courts July 14, 2014 Heather M. Kendall Registrar Delores A. Beussmann
Eastlund, Solstad, Cade, Hutchinson & Ysebaert, Ltd. 4200 County Rd. 42 W. Savage, MN 55378 (952) 894-6400 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 16 and 23, 2014.
Legal Notice The Scott County Board of Commissioners has determined that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required for the Merriam Junction Sands Proposed Mining Operation. The Scott County Board of Commissioners approved the Final Scoping Decision Document on June 3, 2014. The EIS will provide a project description, possible alternatives, and identify potential significant environmental effects. It has been determined that the EIS will further analyze most issues identified in an Environmental Assessment Worksheet such as: surface water, groundwater, wildlife, vegetation, erosion, traffic, noise, air quality, and land use compatibility. The Final scoping decision document is available on the Scott County Website at www.co.scott. mn.us under Parks Library Environment/Environment/Environmental Review/Merriam Junction Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Please contact Kate Sedlacek at 952-496-8351 or ksedlacek@co.scott.mn.us to receive a copy of the Final scoping decision document by mail or e-mail. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, July 23, 2014.
PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST OF ELECTION EQUIPMENT ON THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2014, A PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST OF THE ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT WILL BE HELD FOR THE PRECINCTS LISTED BELOW. THE PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST WILL BE HELD IN THE TOWNSHIP HALL CONFERENCE ROOM IN THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE CARVER COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT 2:30 PM AND 6:30 PM. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO WITNESS THIS DEMONSTRATION, YOU ARE WELCOME TO DO SO AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED LOCATION. PARTICIPATING PRECINCTS (TIMES WILL VARY): BENTON TOWNSHIP CAMDEN TOWNSHIP DAHLGREN TOWNSHIP HANCOCK TOWNSHIP HOLLYWOOD TOWNSHIP SAN FRANCISCO TOWNSHIP WACONIA TOWNSHIP WATERTOWN TOWNSHIP YOUNG AMERICA TOWNSHIP CITY OF CARVER CITY OF COLOGNE CITY OF HAMBURG CITY OF MAYER CITY OF NEW GERMANY CITY OF NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 23, 2014.
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(continued from previous page) **Attention Faxon Township Property Tax Payers** Notice of Change to Estimated Market Values For 2014 Assessment (2015 Payable) For Property Tax Purposes By order of the Minnesota Department of Revenue Property Tax Division – The Commissioner of Revenue has ordered State Board Changes directing the Sibley County Assessor to increase the value of residential structures 5% in the Township of Faxon, which is to be applied to the 2014 Assessment estimated market values. This is an order of the State Board of Equalization and cannot be appealed to the Minnesota Tax Court. Again, this affects only residential properties with structures in the Township of Faxon. As a result, the values (for property tax purposes only) listed on the ‘Valuation Notices’ mailed to you this past spring are no longer accurate. This value will NOT match the value that has been ordered to be placed on these properties. The 5% increase to residential structures will be reflected in the new value that will appear on the ‘Truth in Taxation’ statements mailed to you this fall for taxes payable in 2015. You will not receive a new Valuation Notice. The Sibley County Assessor’s Office was not in agreement of this increase to values, but has been ordered to do so pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 273.061 subd 9(f). If you have any questions (ex. Did this affect my property? What is my new value?) please contact the Sibley County Assessor’s Office at (507) 237-4078 or send an email to assessor1@co.sibley. mn.us Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 16 and 23, 2014.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT probate division Court File No.: 70-PR-14-7054 NOTICE OF informal probate of will and appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors Estate of Carl E. Williams Decedent. Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated January 31, 2014, has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Judith M. Williams, whose address is 7560 East 280th Street, Webster, MN 55088, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee, or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minn. Stat. 501B.41, subd. 5. Dated: July 8, 2014 Filed in Scott County Courts July 8, 2014 Heather M. Kendall Registrar Delores A. Beussmann Deputy Court Administrator Todd M. Coryell Anderson & Skubitz, PLLC 108 South Main Street Le Sueur, MN 56058 Attorney License No: 386621 Telephone: (507) 665-3349 Fax: (507) 665-6180 Email: coryell@andersonskubitz. com Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 23 and 30, 2014.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Consumer Credit Contract/Replevin Case No.: SUMMONS Green Tree Servicing LLC, fka Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation, Plaintiff, v. Geri L. Roush, Defendant. THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO Geri L. Roush, 117 Valley Green Park, Jordan, Minnesota 55352. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there
may be no court file number on this summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: Foley & Mansfield, PLLP, 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1200, Minneapolis, MN 55401. 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. Dated: July 11, 2014. FOLEY & MANSFIELD PLLP By: /e/ Thomas J. Lallier Thomas J. Lallier (#163041) 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1200 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Telephone: (612) 338-8788 Fax: (612) 338-8690 tlallier@foleymansfield.com Attorneys for Green Tree Servicing LLC Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 16, 23 and 30, 2014.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: OTHER CIVIL NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE Court File No. 70-CV-14-2921 Bridle Creek of Jordan, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Lakewood Homes, LLC, 84 Lumber Company, LP, Schwieters Companies, Inc., John Doe and Mary Rowe, Defendants, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order for Judgment and Judgment dated May 22, 2014, in the above entitled action, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me directing the sale of the premises hereinafter described to satisfy the amount found and adjudged and due to said Plaintiff in the above entitled action from Defendants Lakewood Homes, LLC, the Sheriff of Scott County, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, on August 14, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., at the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Law Enforcement Center, 301 Fuller Street, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379, said county and state, the premises and real estate described in said Order located at 929 Hope Avenue, Jordan, Minnesota 55352, to wit: “Lot 8, Block 2, Bridle Creek Fourth Addition, Scott County, Minnesota” Dated on this 19th day of June, 2014. SHERIFF OF SCOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA By: /s/ Sgt. Robert Mulvehill Printed Name: Sgt. Robert Mulvehill Deputy Sheriff MESSERLI & KRAMER P.A. /s/ Creig Andreasen Creig Andreasen #334832 1400 Fifth Street Towers 100 South Fifth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402-1217 Telephone: 672-3600 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 2014.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 23, 2005 MORTGAGOR: David H Elvestad and Sue A Elvestad, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded September 28, 2005 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A714779. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in
BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA interest to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as trustee for certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-HE9. Dated January 14, 2012 Recorded February 7, 2012, as Document No. A898147. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100220710000028460 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Maribella Mortgage, LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 10771 250th Street East, Lakeville, MN 55044 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 089230021 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The West 331.50 Feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 113, Range 21, Scott County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $425,700.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $539,688.61 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: August 21, 2014 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within twelve (12) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on August 21, 2015, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: June 23, 2014 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 38 - 14-003601 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 2014.
NOTICE OF CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Declaration of Deerfield Condominium C.I.C. No. 1079 (henceforth the Declaration) dated November 18, 2000, and recorded in the Office of the County Recorder in and for Scott County, Minnesota on April 27, 2001 as Document No. 503307 as amended, which said Declaration covers the following described property situated in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota, to-wit: Unit No. 164, CIC Number 1079, Deerfield Condominium, located in Scott County, Minnesota. Street address: 17353 Wilderness Circle SE, Prior Lake, MN PID #25 379164 0 WHEREAS, pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of the date of this Notice by Elizabeth A. Engstrom as unit owner, to Deerfield Condominium Association, Inc. the principal amount of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-nine Dollars and 82/100 ($2,889.82) for condominium assessments, interest and past due attorney fees through June, 2014; and no action being now pending at law or otherwise to recover said debt or any part thereof, and; WHEREAS, pursuant to said Declaration, and the statute in such case made and provided, said debt creates a lien upon said premises in favor of Deerfield Condominium Association, Inc. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale created by statute, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said premises with the hereditaments
and appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota at the Sheriff’s Main Office, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN 55379 in the City of Shakopee in said County on September 9, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, to pay the amount then due for said condominium assessments, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorney’s fees as allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by the unit owner, her personal representatives or assigns, is six (6) months from the date of said sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied single family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the unit owners must vacate the property if the lien is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 9, 2015. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate the property is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. Dated: August 12, 2013 DEERFIELD ASSOCIATION, INC. FULLER, SEAVER, SWANSON & KELSCH, P.A. By: Timothy D. Fuller 32694 12400 Portland Avenue South, Suite 132 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 890-0888 Attorneys for Deerfield Association, Inc. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 2014.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. Notice is hereby given that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: January 2, 2008 MORTGAGORS: Lyle Bakken and Corby Jo Bakken, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: U.S. Bank National Association ND DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: January 15, 2008 Scott County Recorder Document #: A 791673 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: None LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 7, BLOCK 1, HICKORY HILLS, SCOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA PARCEL ID #: 11-054007-0 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4376 Hickory Hills Trail, Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 TRANSACTION AGENT: N/A TRANSACTION AGENT ID NO.: N/A CURRENT MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association as successor by merger of U.S. Bank National Association ND COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $645,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $688,455.96 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 Mortgagors have been released from financial obligation on said Mortgage; that no action or proceeding has been instituted by law to recover that debt secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof; that all conditions precedent to foreclose of the Mortgage and acceleration of the debt secures thereby have been fulfilled; PURSUANT to the power of sale therein contained, said Mortgage will be foreclosed and the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: September 4, 2014 at 10:00 am PLACE OF SALE: Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Law Enforcement Center, Main Lobby, 301 S. Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN 55379 to pay the debt the debt then secured by the 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 sale by the mortgagors, their personal representatives or assigns. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 of the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes sections 580.23 is March 4, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. If the foregoing date is Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. MORTGAGORS RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: July 1, 2014 U.S. Bank National Association as successor by merger of U.S. Bank
PAGE eleven National Association ND Mortgagee Kenneth J. Johnson Minnesota State Bar No. 0246074 Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC Attorney for Mortgagee BOARD OF 230 W. Monroe St., Ste. 1125 Chicago, IL 60606 COMMISSIONERS Phone 312-541-9710 COUNTY OF SCOTT Fax 312-541-9711 JULY 1, 2014 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald (1) The Board of Commissionon Wednesdays, July 16, 23, 30 and ers, in and for the County of Scott, August 6, 13 and 20, 2014.
Scott County Board Proceedings
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: July 31, 2002 MORTGAGOR: Tina M. Voigt and James M. Voigt, wife and husband. MORTGAGEE: River City Mortgage Corp. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed August 9, 2002, Scott County Registrar of Titles, Document No. T132659 on Certificate of Title No. 37049. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank N.A. Dated July 31, 2002 Filed August 9, 2002, as Document No. T132660. Said Mortgage being upon Registered Land. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: River City Mortgage Corp. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank Home Mortgage, a division of U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5584 Cedarwood Trail Northeast, Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 252140030 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 3, Block 1, Sand Pointe 3rd Addition, Scott County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $192,444.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $162,075.36 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: September 11, 2014 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 11, 2015, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: June 30, 2014 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 - 14-003670 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 23, 30 and August 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2014.
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Minnesota, met in the Courthouse Board Room in the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, and convened at 9:00 a.m., with the following members present: Commissioner Wolf, presiding, Commissioner Wagner, Commissioner Menden, Commissioner Marschall, and Commissioner Ulrich. (2) Amendments to the Agenda Chair Wolf announced the addition of a request to adopt a resolution establishing emergency temporary special controls for surface water use on McMahon (Carl’s) Lake. (3) Minutes: On a motion by Commissioner Ulrich, seconded by Commissioner Marschall, the Minutes of June 17, 2014 were approved. On a motion by Commissioner Ulrich, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, the Minutes of June 23, 2014 were approved. (4) Consent Agenda: On a motion by Commissioner Ulrich, seconded by Commissioner Marschall, the following actions were approved unanimously. All resolutions are available in the office of the County Administrator and are made a part of this record by reference. A. Approve the appointment of Cassey Lake of Commissioner District 2 to the Human Services Resource Council for a term effective July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. B. Adopt Resolution No. 2014107; Approving a Service Contract With Climb Theatre, Inc. to Educate School Children Who Reside in Scott County on Solid Waste and Recycling. C. Approve the renewal of the Joint Powers Agreement between the Scott County Jail and the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) to house DOC work release offenders in the Scott County Jail. D. Adopt Resolution No. 2014112; Authorizing Entering Into a Cooperative Agreement With the City of Shakopee for Cost Participation on a Trail Connection Project in the City of Shakopee. E. Approve the request for rezoning (#777-R-6) for Noble RV, Michael Noble, applicant, of 7.89 acres from I-1, Rural Industrial District, to C-1, General Commercial District, preliminary and final plat of Highway 169 Industrial Park Third Addition consisting of one lot on 7.89 acres and Conditional Use Permit (#1367-C-09) to operate a recreational vehicle sales and service business in Section 4 of Sand Creek Township. The actions requested are in accordance with Chapters 2 and 60 of Scott County Zoning Ordinance No. 3 based on the criteria listed for approval. F. Approve the Application to Minnesota Homeland Security Emergency Management for an Emergency Management Performance Grant Contract for 2014 in the amount of $65,033. G. Approve the Application to Minnesota Homeland Security Emergency Management for an Urban Area Security Initiative Grant in the amount of $55,000. H. Approve the addition of one new full-time equivalent Environmentalist position. I. Adopt Resolution No. 2014108; Approving an Amendment to the 2014-2023 Scott County Transportation Improvement Program Adding a Bridge Replacement Project on St. Benedict Road Over Raven Stream in Helena Township to the 2014 Program. J. Adopt Resolution No. 2014109; Authorizing Entering Into a Cooperative Construction Agreement With Helena Township for Cost Participation for a Bridge Replacement on St. Benedict Road Over Raven Stream Through the Minnesota Department of Transportation Township Bridge Program. K. Adopt Resolution No. 2014111; Awarding the 2014 Contract for Reflectorized Epoxy and Latex Pavement Markings to Sir LinesA-Lot. L. Adopt Resolution No. 2014113; Authorizing a Contract Amendment With Stantec for Trail Design, Wetland Restoration Planning, and Water Control Structure Design at Spring Lake Regional Park. M. Separation of employment for Julie Olson, FT Social Work Case Manager, Health and Human Services Division, effective 06/26/14. Separation of employment for Gabriela Gonzalez, Intermittent (34% FTE) Unclassified Library Aide, Community Services Division, effective 05/28/14. Separation of employment for Tommy Eam, Intermittent (34% FTE) Unclassified Corrections Officer, Sheriff’s Office, effective 06/14/14. Separation of employment for Renee Christianson, PT Temporary (40% FTE) Unclassified Senior Analyst, Community Services Division, effective 06/20/14. FT Probationary employment for Daniel Meyer, Financial Assistance Specialist,
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Community Services Division, effective 07/07/14. Intermittent (34% FTE) employment for Kurt Fondrick, Unclassified Burn Tower Operator, Community Services Division, effective 06/01/14. Intermittent (34% FTE) employment for Michael Korba, Unclassified Burn Tower Operator, Community Services Division, effective 06/01/14. Intermittent (34% FTE) employment for Justen Riley, Unclassified Burn Tower Operator, Community Services Division, effective 06/01/14. Intermittent (34% FTE) employment for Timothy Walsh, Unclassified Burn Tower Operator, Community Services Division, effective 06/01/14. Intermittent (34% FTE) employment for Joseph DeRosier, Unclassified Corrections Officer, Sheriff’s Office, effective 06/20/14. Student (34% FTE) employment for Leah Sheeler, Unclassified Library Aide, Community Services Division, effective 06/06/14. The recognition of the following individual as a volunteer which will enable him to be covered for liability insurance purposes in accordance with the insurance contracts currently in force with Scott County: Eyuel Yared (5) Manage Challenges and Create Opportunities: Commissioner Menden moved, seconded by Commissioner Ulrich to adopt Resolution No. 2014-119; Establishing Emergency Temporary Special Controls for Surface Water Use on McMahon (Carl’s) Lake Within Scott County. A copy of the resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and is made a part of this record by reference. The motion carried unanimously. (6) Provide a Supportive Organizational Culture Which Enhances the County Mission: Chair Wolf and Vice Chair Wagner presented certificates of appreciation to employees to honor their years of service to Scott County: Following the presentation, Chair Wolf recessed the meeting at 9:25 a.m. for a reception to honor the recipients, and reconvened the meeting at 9:41 a.m. (7) Develop Strong Public Partnerships: Parks General Manager Mark Themig introduced Three Rivers Park District Senior Manager of Research Jon Nauman. Mr. Nauman presented the results from the 2013 survey of Scott County and suburban Hennepin County residents regarding parks and trails. Discussion followed on how to effectively promote the parks and trails located within Scott County. On a motion by Commissioner Ulrich, seconded by Commissioner Marschall, the meeting adjourned at 10:33 a.m. Thomas J. Wolf, Chair Gary L. Shelton, County Administrator, Clerk of the Board Debra K. Brazil, Deputy Clerk to the Board This is a summary of the Board proceedings (M.S. 375.12). The full text is available at www. co.scott.mn.us (which can be accessed at any public library), and in the office of the County Administrator. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, July 23, 2014.
Wrestling Camp July 27-31 The 15th annual Scott West wrestling camp will take place Sunday through Thursday (July 27-31) at Jordan High School. This year’s clinicians include David Thorn, Danny Zilverberg, Logan Storley and Kevin Steinhaus of the University of Minnesota; Roger Kish and Steven Monk of North Dakota State University; Chad Johnson and Mike Fuenffinger of Augsburg College; and Tony Ramos of the University of Iowa. The camp is divided into two
age brackets (K-6 and 7-12). Both take place in the evening hours. There are two options to choose from in both age categories – one is $50 and the other is $90. Each night, the clinicians will sign autographs and take a picture with each camper. More details and registration forms are available at theguillotine.com/wp/scott-westwrestling-camp. You can also contact Nick Slack at 612-2511036 or nickslack1@gmail. com.
Cabela’s King Kat Fishing Tournament Aug. 1-2 The Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail will hold its new 24-hour fishing tournament on the Minnesota River at Henderson Aug. 1-2. This new catfishing tournament is scheduled just one week before the 39th annual Minnesota River Fishing Contest, which is headquartered in Belle Plaine and will be held this year Aug. 8-9. The Cabela tournament will be a new event in competitive catfishing, giving anglers the opportunity to fish at their favorite time. Teams will start fishing from 8 p.m. Friday until 7 p.m. Saturday. Legal will be the Minnesota River from the Highway 11 bridge in Jordan, south to the Highway 99 Bridge in St. Peter. This is the opportunity for local catfish anglers to compete for cash, prizes and a chance to advance to the Cabela’s King Kat East and West Championship. This year’s West Championship will be held Sept. 19-20 on the Mississippi and Rock rivers at Quad Cities, Iowa. The East Championship will
be held Oct. 3-4 on Lake Wateree at Camden, S.C. Be sure to check www.kingkatusa.com. for more information. Late registration will be held the day of the competition at Bender Park, 200 North 3rd Street in Henderson from 5-7 p.m. A captains meeting will follow at 7 p.m. You must be a member of the King Kat Association to fish this event. A oneyear membership is $25. To pre-register go on line to:www. kingkatusa.com or call 270395-6774. The tournament weigh-in will be held at Bender Park. All anglers must be in weigh-in line by 8 p.m. with a limit of fish per team. To help preserve the sport, only live fish will be weighed in and all fish will be released after the tournament. In conjunction with the tournament the Cabela’s King Kat Tournament Trail will hold the Cabela’s King Kat Kids event at the weigh-in site at Bender Park. The event is free and open to all youth 12 and younger. All children must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Prizes for winners will be given in two age groups – 0-7 and 8-12.
Register for Scott County Sheriff’s Catfish Derby Join a cop on the Minnesota River for a day of fun, sun and catfish! Are you a youth 12 to 16 years of age who lives or attends school in Scott County? Would you like to go cat fishing on the Minnesota River with a member of local public safety organizations? The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is holding its 13th annual Youth Catfishing Tournament on Monday, Aug. 4. The event will start at 7 a.m. and end with an awards ceremony at approximately 3 p.m. We’ll “stage” at the Scott County fair-
grounds, but most of your day will be spent on the Minnesota River trying to catch one of the biggest fish in North America! All participants will receive a prize. We’ll supply the fishing gear and other supplies for the day - all free! To register, contact the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, starting July 16, at 952-496-8322 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Applications will be accepted until July 30 or until all spots are filled. Space is limited to 50 participants. Priority will be given to individuals who did not participate last year.
Registration Open for Mentored Youth Waterfowl Hunts Youth ages 12 to 15 can now apply for the chance to hunt waterfowl under the guidance of experienced mentors on Minnesota Youth Waterfowl Day on Saturday, Sept. 13. “Mentored hunts teach youth about waterfowl habitat and techniques for safe and enjoyable hunting,” said Mike Kurre, mentoring program coordinator with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Ducks Unlimited, the U.S. National Wildlife Service, Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club and the DNR have teamed up to offer the hunts, which will take place in five areas: – Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge near Detroit Lakes. – Southern Twin Cities metro area locations. – Morris Wildlife Production Area near Morris.
– Private land near Sherburn, between Fairmont and Windom. – Private land in Fergus Falls. Application forms must be received at the DNR central office by midnight on Monday, Aug. 11. Applicants will be drawn in a lottery, with preference given
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Belle Plaine 14U softball team dominated its state tournament tier this past weekend in Rosemount. The Tigers competed against 19 other teams from around the state. They won the tournament with a record of 6-0. The team had a big advantage having two great pitchers – Emma Luskey and Jessica Brueggemeier. Lilly Olson was a great compliment to them as the catcher. She would get runners out at home as well as those trying to steal second by launching the ball to second baseman Randi Fiskewold. Third baseman Taylor Mullen and shortstop Hailey Witt were not afraid of getting dirty diving for the balls hit down the third base line and to the left infield. They both connected with Hannah Witt playing first base for several outs. Even when the balls made it to the green, Gabrielle VonBank, Jessica Prader, Olivia Olson, Siri Kuhn and Teresa Wentworth played great defense in the outfield. All the players were swinging the bats hard to get their teammates across home plate. The coaches are Troy Witt, Tim Luskey and Mike Wentworth. Standing, from left, are Jessica Prader, Hailey Witt, Olivia Olson, Taylor Mullen, Gabrielle VonBank, Teresa Wentworth, Emma Luskey, Randi Fiskewold, Lilly Olson and Jessica Brueggemeier. Kneeling are Hannah Witt and Siri Kuhn.
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Tigers Eye No. 2 Seed in Playoffs by Brett Kruschke and Matt Schultz The town Tigers blew a ninthinning lead to lose 7-6 in walkoff fashion at Jordan on Thursday, and a pair of follow-up wins for the Brewers this past weekend clinched them the RVL Central’s No. 1 seed for the Region 6C playoffs. Jordan improved to 11-0 in league play, while 7-3 Belle Plaine still holds a commanding edge for the division’s No. 2 seed. Chanhassen and Henderson are 5-6, while Le Sueur is 4-6. Tuesday night’s home game against Waconia was cancelled by the visitors due to a scheduling snafu, not realizing their playoffs began this week. The Tigers will visit Le Sueur 7:30 p.m. Thursday and end the regular-season at 4 p.m. Sunday in Fairfax. Friday will be Belle Plaine’s final regular-season home game and Fan Appreciation Night against the Henderson Tigers. First pitch is at 7:30 p.m. and a number of prizes will be given away to fans in attendance. This is the second year of the River Valley League having its own region (6C) playoffs, and therefore, the previously-held divisional playoffs are no longer needed. Elimination games will be played next Wednesday (July 30) between the Nos. 4 and 5 seeds from each divi-
to novice hunters. Applicants will be notified within two weeks of the hunt. Successful applicants must attend an orientation on Friday, Sept. 12. More information and the application form can be found online by clicking on mentored All profits from the Chaska youth waterfowl hunt. River City Days 5K run Saturday, July 26, will go to Belle Plaine-based Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women. The race begins and ends in Chaska’s historic downtown City Square Park. Registration for the run is at 7 a.m. Last will take place at Gazebo Park, year, a few hundred runners Highway 41 and 4th Street, Chaska. Stop by and buy bars, cookies, rolls, muffins, cakes, pies and breads. If you need help getting your cookies to the sale, call to make arrangements with a volunteer. For questions, call 952- Three hours of rain dampened 368-3553, line 4 or visit www. nearly everything at rural Belle Plaine’s Holy Family Academy carverscotths.org. and Chapel’s 10th annual Volleyball Tournament. At mid-morning on Saturday, July 12 - with dark, ominous clouds spreading across the sky - 10 men’s teams and nine women’s teams began two rounds of pool play to seed the muchanticipated double-elimination tournament. Several hours later, it was all over and the victoriThe Minnesota FFA Founda- ous champions slogged away tion Golf Tournament will take from the muddy courts to claim place Thursday, July 24 at Val- their well-earned trophies. ley View Golf Course in Belle Among the men, The Mighty Plaine. Maders – a team made up mostThis will be a great day of ly from one family from the golf, meals and visiting with Freeport area – rose to the top FFA members. and seized first place, much to For more information, call Val- their satisfaction. ley View at 873-4653 (GOLF). “We look forward to this all
sion. Barring a weekend collapse, the Tigers should avoid that game and not play until Friday, Aug. 1, so look for playoff details in next week’s Belle Plaine Herald. Jordan 7, Tigers 6 The Tiger Train traveled to Jordan in a match-up of the RVL Central’s top two teams – and also a Bar-B-Q Days kickoff – on a perfect night for baseball. The Brewers nabbed one in the first and the score remained that way until the fourth, when Belle Plaine scored four times to take the lead. In the bottom half of the inning, Jordan answered with four runs off starter August Farruggia, thanks to a few walks and some poor defense. Zac Dahlke came in and got the Tigers out of a basesloaded, one-out jam, yielding one run. Belle Plaine scored two runs in the fifth to retake the lead and remained ahead by one until the bottom of the ninth. Dan Huber blanked the Brewers from the fifth through eighth innings, and ace Ryan Diers was summoned for the final three outs in the ninth. Unfortunately, Diers didn’t have his usual good stuff. The inning started with a single, and after an infield error, a walk loaded the bases. Jordan’s
Mitch Ries then delivered a two-RBI single to right field for the walk-off winner, with nary an out recorded. The Tigers had 11 hits with Jake Fiedler, Brad Lawson and Diers recording two apiece. Diers also hit his second home run of the season, a two-run shot. 2014 Town Tigers Schedule May 2 vs. St. Ben. W 11-9 May 4 at Shakopee L 20-1 May 9 vs. Elko L 6-2 May 11 at Prior Lake L 8-4 May 17-18 at Freeport Tourn. vs. Beaudreau’sL 6-1 vs. North St.P. L 7-1 vs. Freeport L 8-0 May 23 vs. Arlington W 13-0 May 27 at Chanhassen W 6-5 May 30 vs. Victoria L 12-2 June 6 vs. Randolph W 12-1 June 8 at Gaylord W 6-4 June 10 vs. Chaska L 14-2 June 13 Tigertown Classic vs. Renner, SD L 2-1 June 18 vs. Le Sueur W 7-5 June 22 at Henderson L 2-0 June 27 vs. St. Peter W 4-3 June 29 vs. Jordan L 9-7 July 6 vs. N. Ulm K W 19-0 July 13 vs. Chanhassen W 9-0 July 17 at Jordan L 7-6 July 24 at Le Sueur July 25 vs. Henderson July 27 at Fairfax July 30 Start Region Playoffs Aug. 14 Start State Tourney at Belle Plaine/Jord.
River City Days’ 5K Run to Benefit SVABW
Humane Society Seeks Donations for Bake Sale The Carver-Scott Humane Society (CSHS) will hold its annual baked goods sale to raise money to help the abandoned pets July 25-26 during River City Days in Chaska. Please donate home-baked goodies on paper plates in a labeled zip baggie or clear food wrap. Bring food to the CSHS tent at River City Days, which
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helped raise about $1,000 for SVABW. “I tip my hat to the Chaska area chiropractors for holding such a great benefit for Southern Valley Alliance. We really appreciate it. The money goes directly to victims of domestic abuse,” said Mary Ann Bigaouette, Southern Valley Alliance’s
executive director. The alliance is a non-profit organization that has assisted over 17,000 victims of domestic abuse in Scott and Carver counties. For more information on the run, visit the Web site -- www. chaskarivercitydays.com
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summer,” a spokesman for the team explained, in reference to the tournament. Chances are good, with a first-place trophy now in hand, they’ll be even more excited to come back and defend their title. To no one’s surprise, the women’s team from Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Academy, Oak Grove, emerged as the victor above the other eight teams, though it should be noted that the Mighty Mader ladies came in second. The IHM women have had no shortage of wins in past years and now collectively have more trophies than they likely know what to do with. Apart from the players, there were also plenty of spectators, many of them seeking shelter beneath canopies while warming their hands with closely
cradled brats, hot dogs and cups of coffee. When asked what his favorite part of the tournament was, 4-year-old Slade Dvorak commented that he’s not in volleyball yet, but that he had helped to set things up for the tournament. From outward appearances, a melting orange freeze-pop also appeared to be a major highlight for him. When approached for his thoughts on how the day had gone, tournament coordinator Ted Gunderson said, “It went very well, overall. The teams played hard, and they played fast. Even with the rain, we finished up within half an hour of the time we had estimated.” Anyone who is interested in participating in next year’s tournament is encouraged to contact Holy Family Academy.