Oct 24, 2012 Belle Plaine Herald

BPHS Spikers Open Playoffs Thursday

Area Candidates Sound Off

Inside Pages

Football Tigers Hope to Extend Season Page 19

Page 19

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST YEAR

BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA, OCTOBER 24, 2012

75¢ SINGLE COPY

NUMBER 43

Business Trick-or-Treating Among Local Halloween Events The Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce will again sponsor its annual Business Trick-orTreat next Wednesday (Halloween Day) from 3-5 p.m. The event is held on Halloween day

except when the holiday falls Home Campus. on a weekend.

Elementary school-age chilMost downtown businesses dren are encouraged to wear and a number of others throughHalloween out Belle Plaine are again par(continued on page 16) ticipating, as is The Lutheran

Mayor, City Council Seats Contested

Candidate Viewpoints Published Inside This Edition of Herald

The yard signs asking for your vote on Nov. 6 have been in place for weeks and now is the Crews worked to clear the north end of Stoppelmann Boulevard (Near County Road 6) of trees opportunity to get to know each to make way for CapX 2020’s 140-foot tall towers supporting transmission lines. The lines will of the candidates better.

Inside this edition of the Hercross the river from Sibley County into Scott County later this year or early in 2013. ald are photos and completed questionnaires from candidates for local and area county and state legislative races.

Included locally is the race between incumbent Belle Plaine Mayor Tim Lies and challenger of 2004, John, with the help of Mike Pingalore, the latter of his neighbor, Jesse Theis, dug whom is two years into his first holes for the trees. four-year term on the city coun“It was 85 degrees that day,” cil. If he loses to Lies, Pingahe said. lore will retain his seat on the Last week, the trees – red and council. If Pingalore defeats Lies, the council will make a Sheila and John Lambrecht white pines and white and blue decision on how or who to apdidn’t want to deal with the spruce -- were relocated to the point to take Pingalore’s place CapX high-voltage power line. Belle Plaine Schools’ campus in early 2013.

Like many other landown- to serve as a windbreak around ers between South Dakota and the tennis courts. The LamMeanwhile, there are three Hampton, Minn., they’d prefer brechts donated 22 trees to the candidates vying for the two school district rather than see it go somewhere else. council seats that are up for But earlier this year, they them cut down because they election. They are incumbents found out the power line would were in the power line’s 150run through the 10 acres they foot easement. own on Stoppelmann Boule- The school district will pay John Lambrecht, vard in Blakeley Township, just about $4,000 for relocating west of Belle Plaine. Sheila’s the trees from the Lambrecht’s landowner parents, Mary Jo and Ger- property to the west and south ald Devine, farmed the land sides of the courts where they vantage of the “buy the farm” for years before allowing his hopefully will benefit current option so CapX can acquire the daughter and her husband to and future players.

10 acres via eminent domain. build their dream house there “I know they needed a wind- They hope to remain in the break out there,” Lambrecht Belle Plaine area. in 2003.

“My wife wanted to build a said. “We didn’t want to see “We know God has a plan house there since she was a the trees shredded. That doesn’t CapX make any sense.” little kid,” he said. (continued on page 17) On a warm spring day in April The Lambrechts are taking ad-

CapX Power Line Sparks Donation to School Campus

Power Lines Approaching Belle Plaine

“I know they needed a windbreak out there.

We didn’t want to see the trees shredded. That doesn’t make any sense.”

Cary Coop and Gary Trost, and newcomer Kurt Laabs. The top two vote-getters will automatically earn a four-year term on the council.

Also on the ballot locally, among other races, will be the choice between longtime incumbent Scott County District 1 Commissioner Joe Wagner and challenger Jerry Kucera, both of whom are from Sand Creek Township. Their questionnaire replies are also included inside.

City of Belle Plaine residents can cast their ballot Nov. 6 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Belle Plaine Government Center, which is located at 218 North Meridian Street downtown.

If you are not registered, you can do so on Election Day at your polling place. You will have to provide proof of your residence and have valid photo identification along with proof of your current residence. See http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index.aspx?page=134 for a list of documents that you will need to bring.

If you can’t make it to the

polls on Election Day and meet the criteria for absentee voting, you can vote by absentee ballot.

Absentee voting can be done now at the Scott County Government Center, Elections Department, Room GC102. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The office will also be open the Saturday before the election, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

More information about the 2012 General Election can be found at http://www.sos.state. mn.us.

Candidates Forum Oct. 30

The Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Candidates Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 7-8 p.m. at the Belle Plaine Government Center.

The event is open to the public, as well as recorded for later viewing on the local cable access channel. Mayoral candidates Tim Lies and Mike Pingalore will participate, as will council candidates Kurt Laabs, Gary Trost and Cary Coop.

With some help from his mom, Kathy, Andrew Hillstrom grew a 125-pound pumpkin this summer. He hopes to grow an even bigger one next year. Hillstrom sells his pumpkins at the weekly Belle Plaine Farmers Market Wednesdays at Court Square Park.

Growing Big Mac Pumpkins, Hillstrom Finds Bigger is Better

With enough interest, Belle Plaine Junior-Senior High School students will have the opportunity to build their own robot and compete against other teams this winter. The robot (above) was entered in a state competition.

Belle Plaine Schools May Begin Building Robotics Team forming commands for students in the Belle Plaine Junior-Senior High School’s common area next week, fear not. It’s part of a benign coup, but rather a recruiting effort to form a robotics team the school hopes to form this winter.

by John Mueller If you hear of or a robot per- Monday night, the Belle Plaine School Board gave its formal OK for a robotics program to begin preparation for competition this winter, if enough students show interest this fall.

Robotics Program An Opportunity for Students Not Into Arts, Athletics

At a workshop earlier this month, directors were enthused with the issue, seeing it as a way to involve students interested in math and science who otherwise might not be involved in activities.

The program will give students experience with computer-aided drafting (CAD), engineering, design and other

Robotics

(continued on page 8)

B.P. Teenager Aiming for 150-Pounder Next Year

by John Mueller Andrew Hillstrom has tried his hand at growing pumpkins for Halloween before. This is the first time’s he’s gone after the big ones.

The way the 16-year-old from rural Belle Plaine sees it, the bigger the better.

He’s grown smaller varieties a few years back. Last June, he planted Big Mac pumpkin seeds at his house in Blakeley Township. His efforts produced a nice batch. They are sturdy pumpkins, with walls about 1½ to 2 inches thick, perfect for carving.

His efforts produced about 15 pumpkins ranging from 25 to

50 pounds and up. His biggest was a 125-pounder.

“I wasn’t expecting one that big,” he said. “Some kids like to grow the big ones. When you live out in the country, it’s a little easier to grow them.”

Hillstrom and his family moved from Le Center to rural Belle Plaine Township five years ago. He’d seen the Big Macs before at stores but thought they were too pricey.

Some places charges $25 or $30 for them. Hillstrom isn’t interested in gouging anybody for a pumpkin that will be used solely for a jack-o’-lantern. He sold his biggest pumpkin to his cousin for the same price.

“I’m not out for a major, major profit,” he said. “It’s kind of a hobby.”

He sells the big pumpkins for $10 at the Belle Plaine Farmer’s Market Wednesday afternoons at Court Square Park. Hillstrom has only a few of the Big Macs left.

He found that more consistent watering of the Big Mac seeds generated the bigger pumpkins.

Hillstrom watered the pumpkins each day for about 20 to 30 minutes, sometimes in the morning and sometimes in the evening.

He did most of the work but his mom, Kathy, pitched in, too. He didn’t use fertilizer, only mulch to retain the moisture. He also found that careful tilling – removing the big clumps – makes for a better growing area.

Hillstrom’s aiming for even bigger pumpkins for next year, 75 to 100 pounds and up would be great. To produce the really big ones, he plans to incorporate some fertilizer into the mix. He might use Miracle grow or perhaps some of the natural stuff from the area hog and cattle operations where he works part-time weekdays and weekends.

“I’d like to get one bigger than 125 pounds,” he said. “That’s my record.”

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

PAGE TWO

Women’s Inmate Artwork on Display at Scott County Historical Society The Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF)-Shakopee is sponsoring its first art show featuring 40 pieces of offender artwork on display at the Scott County Historical Society now through Nov. 17.

The art in this exhibition has been created by women at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Shakopee. Art education in a correctional facility plays a significant role in the lives of offenders and the effectiveness of programming in a correctional environment.

As new artistic techniques are taught, each woman is given the opportunity to prove to herself her personal worth through the creation of beautiful and meaningful art. The develop-

ment and practice of artistic skills also offers an alternative to boredom, anger, depression and personal stress.

The Art Program at Shakopee offers different classes each quarter. The artwork featured in this exhibit is from the cartooning, batik, block printing and oil pastel collage classes that finished in September.

Anyone interested in purchasing any of these art pieces can call 952-496-4475 between 911 a.m. If there’s no answer, please leave a message that includes your name, number and the ID number of the piece you are interested in. Proceeds are divided between the artist, the DOC Art Program and the DOC Restorative Justice Program.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2012

Kelly Morrison Named 2013 Minnesota Beef Ambassador The Minnesota CattleWomarship, en (MCW) have announced sponsored that Kelly Morrison, who also by the serves as the reigning Miss MinneBelle Plaine, was chosen as the sota State 2013 Minnesota Beef AmbasCattlesador winner and is eligible to men, will compete in the national compebe given tition next year. to the winner, Morrison is the daughter Morrison.

Pictured, from left, are Gerry Meyer’s daughter Molly, son of Terry and Michelle Morrison of Belle Plaine.

Other Additional scholarships toChris, wife Carman, Gerry and son Brent holding the Mike team members include Shelby taling $625 were awarded to Downes Memorial Award.

Schiefelbein (Kimball) and the other team members from Jenna White (Wadena). They the MCW and the Minnesota were chosen during the annual Beef Council through the Beef Minnesota Beef Ambassador Checkoff program.

“Wow – what a humbling across his hometown and Min- competition. The competition recognition for a man simply nesota” is how Gerry “Mize’ was held at the CHS Miracle of This year’s contest also hosted striving to support the common Meyer of Belle Plaine summed Birth Center, at the Minnesota a junior competition for youth good of the grand old game up receiving the Mike Downes State Fairgrounds, in conjunc- beef industry advocates ages 13-15. Two contestants were Award. tion with the Minnesota Beef also judged in the same three The award is for “Outstand- Expo on Oct. 18. categories: media interview, ing Service to Minnesota Ama- There were seven senior con- classroom presentation and isteur Baseball” and this was the testants ages 16-19, who were sues response. The first-place 32nd time it has been awarded judged in the areas of classroom winner was Zack Klaers (Arsince 1981. Minnesota Base- presentation, media interview lington) and the second-place ball Association President John technique and issues response. winner was John Morrison Richter presented it at the con(Belle Plaine). They both clusion of the 2012 Minnesota Contestants from throughout earned scholarship awards for the state competed for a place Baseball Association Annual their scores. meeting held at the East Side on this team of agriculture and beef advocates.

A $500 scholVFW in St. Cloud on Saturday, Oct. 20.

As President John Richter read a lengthy list of Meyer’s accomplishments, meeting attendees began speculating as to whom the 2012 recipient might be. Richter then referenced a number of Meyer’s accomplishments associated with Belle Plaine baseball and the 1991 grandstand and field renovation (re-positioning field, moving light towers, moving dugouts, etc.) at Tiger Park in Belle Plaine, and the recipient of the 2012 award was evident to all in attendance as Meyer rose to a standing ovation to accept the award.

Meyer has been involved in amateur baseball for nearly 60 years as a player, manager, administrator and supporter. He played for and managed the Belle Plaine Tigers from the late 1950s until 1970. He is currently president of the Belle Plaine Baseball Association, of which he has been a member for 27 years and president for the past 21 years. He served many years as the president of both the River Valley and Carver Central leagues. Meyer Jared Miller, 13, with his dad Paul Miller, shows off the 12had been involved in four Min- point buck he shot near Belle Plaine during Thursday’s statenesota State Amateur Baseball wide youth hunt. Kids ages 10-15 had the opportunity to go tournaments hosted by Belle Plaine – serving as co-chair of hunting with a parent or guardian on this day. Jared’s buck, the tournaments in 1992 and which he got at about 7:15 a.m., weighed 200 pounds. It was the second and largest deer he’s shot in his young hunting ca2004. reer.

Gerry Meyer Receives Honor

12-Pointer for a 13 Year Old

2013 Barns of Carver County Calendar on Sale The 2013 version of Barns of Carver County calendar is available now at a variety of businesses in the county.

The calendar features a dozen historic barns photographed

by Ruth Tremblay of Waconia.

The photos include text about the barns and the families who settled the land. The cover shot includes a photo and information about the Lynette and Randy Wehnert farm’s barn in Cologne. The barn dates back to the 1890s and the farm the 1850s.

Half the proceeds from each year’s calendar go to a local charity. Last year, $3,000 was raised for Carver County Food Shelf and Mary’s Wish.

Calendars are available at Klein Bank in Cologne and other area merchants. To purchase a calendar online, visit www.barnsofcarvercounty.com or call 952-442-2308.

Mystery Photo Think you know what this is?

The person who calls the Herald office first (873-2261) with the correct identification and location of the above mystery photo will be recognized in next week's Herald.

WEDNESDAY, october 24, 2012

Community Clothing Swap Oct. 27 The Belle Plaine Community Clothing Swap is a great way to share with others in the community. You will have the opportunity to donate clothing, volunteer and shop for items of clothing for only $1 a bag.

We are asking people to please go through your closets and consider sharing what you no longer need. The Swap is open to all; individuals do not need to donate in order to shop.

The Swap will be held on Saturday Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. to noon at Our Lady of the

Prairie Catholic Church Parish Hall. Clothing can be dropped off and volunteers can help set up on Friday Oct. 26 from 3-8 p.m.

All Proceeds from the Community Clothing Swap will go to the Belle Plaine Good Samaritan Fund. Any items leftover after the Swap will be donated to Joseph’s Coat, a free store in St. Paul. The Swap is sponsored by Our Lady of the Prairie Council of Catholic Women.

For more information, contact Mary Fischer at 952-873-6945.

Farmers Market Corner Season Finale Today This is it! Today (Wednesday) is the final day of the Belle Plaine Farmers Market for the 2012 season. This is your last chance for cauliflower, brussels sprouts, squash, pumpkins, apples and more. Stop down and wish your favorite vendor happy holidays and thank them for being there.

We would like to thank all of the people who have helped to make this market a success.

There are fantastic vendors that share their time and talent and truly make the market what it is. And the customers

that rely on those vendors for their weekly dose of goodness.

Many friendships are forged, making the market a vital part of this community.

As you prepare to hunker down for the winter, think about becoming a part of the market. Do you have a special talent? Do you enjoy gardening, carving wood, crocheting or a host of other things and need a place to showcase your wares? Through the long, cold months prepare your samples, set up a greenhouse, get a table and think about marketing.

The Belle Plaine Farmers Market will reopen May 1, 2013.

Hope to see you there!

St. John Lutheran Church is honoring its outgoing vocal and hand bell choir director, Anita Gransee, at worship services Sunday, Nov. 4.

Current and past choir members are invited to participate in additional music 15 minutes before the 8 and 10:30 a.m. services. Gransee will also be recognized during post-service fellowship time.

Gransee led the church’s music ministry for several years, bridging the spoken word with music and dramatic performances.

St. John Lutheran Church is located at 148 Chestnut Street S. in Belle Plaine.

B.P. Fire Department Relief Association

52 CLUB RAFFLE Winner - $100 Ruth Schuldt

Get your Wednesdays off to a good start... read the Belle Plaine Herald

Roast Beef Dinner

21st Annual

Spaghetti Supper

Sunday, Oct. 28

Sunday, November 4th

11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Serving from 4-7 p.m.

FREE WILL DONATION Or for the “Royal Treatment” call 952.873.6564 in advance to reserve a table for 8 for $100

Spaghetti served in Parish Hall at 200 E. Church St., Belle Plaine, MN

Buffet Style with all the fixings

Visit the Country Store Adult - $9 • Children (4-10)- $5 Age 3 & Under - Free

Zion United Church of Christ 240 S. Elmwood, Le Sueur

R E H N T G I A M W S 12

E

V

E

L

Y

o N j

TET T O A C SST

Church News

St. John Lutheran Honoring Outgoing Director of Choirs

Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic School

All-you-can-eat spaghetti with the famous O.L.P. secret recipe sauce, warm garlic bread, creamy coleslaw, and delicious desserts - dine in or take out!

e

ER E N V O I I AT MISS T N M

E CO SY E PURNT E O DISTRICT RC

R FO

Our Lady of The Prairie Catholic Church - Belle Plaine Fr. Michael Kaluza 952-873-6564 Wednesday, October 24 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass 9:00 am – 9:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, October 25 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass Friday, October 26 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass Saturday, October 27 4:15 p.m. Mass Sunday, October 28 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Mass 10:00 am Mass Tuesday, October 30 8:00 am. Rosary 8:30 am. Mass 9:00 am – 9:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, October 31 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, October 24 9:00 Youth Frontiers 5:30 Pizza 6:00 Confirmation Thursday, October 25 10:00 Bible Study Leaders Saturday, October 27 9:00 Confirmation Brunch Sunday, October 28 Holy Communion 8:00 Worship 9:15 Sunday School 10:30 Confirmation Service Monday, October 29 8:00 Men’s Bible Study Tuesday, October 30 1:00 Quilting Wednesday, October 31 7th & 8th Grade Service Fellowship Zion Lutheran Church & School 14745 County Road 153 Cologne, MN 55322 952-466-3379 e-mail: brendathompsonzion@ gmail.com Pastor: Eric Zacharias Wednesday, Oct. 24 7:00 p.m. Confirmation Class 8:00 p.m. Choir Thursday, Oct. 25 Volleyball vs. Gaylord (at Zion) Friday, Oct. 26 8:15 a.m. Chapel 6:30 p.m. Trunk or Treat Saturday, Oct. 27 Volleyball Tournament at Waconia (B) Sunday, Oct. 28 8:30 a.m. Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship 7:30 p.m. Bible Study Tuesday, Oct. 30 Volleyball at Mayer/New Germany Dartball at Waconia Wednesday, Oct. 31 8:00 p.m. Choir

V

E

L

Y

West Union Lutheran Church 15820 Market Ave. Carver, MN 55315 Church: 952-466-5678 westunion1@juno.com Pastor: Wolfgang Laudert Wednesday, October 24 10 a.m. Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Choir Thursday, October 25 7 p.m. Sweet Hour of Prayer Saturday, October 27 7:30 a.m. Men’s Group Sunday, October 28 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Bible Study R: Jon Mellgren P: Heidi Schmidt Wednesday, October 31 6:30 p.m. Confirmation 7 p.m. Choir

N

E T A ST R FO

Founded 1882 by J.E. Townsend

As Your Commissioner, Joe Promises:

n Unending opposition of any and all unnecessary increase in

your Scott County Property Taxes.

n Continued support for funding on an overpass at Highway 169

and County Road 3/Meridian Street in Belle Plaine.

n Opposition of unwarranted limitations Scott County proposals

on your everyday freedoms.

n Ongoing support for our

C.Edward Townsend, Publisher & Editor

The Belle Plaine Herald (USPS 260730) is published every Wednesday at Belle Plaine, MN 113 East Main, P.O. Box 7, Belle Plaine, MN 56011. Periodicals postage paid at the Belle Plaine Post Office.

River Rock Church PO Box 184, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 www.riverrockchurch.com email: info@riverrockchurch. com Worshiping at BP Chatfield Elem. School @ 330 S. Market Street Ministry Center: 124 W. Main Street, BP (952) 873-5453 Lead Pastor Chris Teien Associate Pastor Dan Jetto (Please call for locations) Wednesday, October 24 6:30-7:45 p.m. Kids Adv Club & Jr High Youth Group @ 330 S Market St 7:15-8:45 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group @ 124 W Main St Saturday, October 27 9:30 a.m. “Return of the King” Bible Study @ Jordan Sunday, October 28 10-11:15 a.m. Worship Svc @ 330 S Market St “How WELL Disciples Reproduce” 3:30 p.m. Bible Quiz Teams Practice Tuesday, October 30 7:15 p.m. Women’s Philippians Bible Study Wednesday, October 31 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kids Harvest Party @ 330 S Market St No Sr. or Jr. High Youth Group

Tree of Life Church & Ministry Center 312 Water St. Jordan, MN 55352 952-492-5277 www.treeoflifechurch.info Senior Pastors: Joseph and Colleen Thunker treeoflifejordan@yahoo.com Sundays 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship Childcare & Sunday School available Wednesdays 7 p.m. Youth Groups (Gr. 6-12) Oratory of St. Thomas the Apostle - Jessenland Father Sam Perez 507-248-3550 Thursdays: Mass at 5 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church 219 W. Main Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-2966 Pastor Don Genereux www.fpcbelleplaine.org fpcbelleplaine@frontiernet.net Inspirational Message Line 952-583-3302 Wednesday, October 24th 1:00-2:30 pm Bible Study 2:30 pm Visitations Sunday, October 28th 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Service of the Lord’s Supper 9:00 am Worship & Sunday Immanuel United Methodist School Packing boxes for Operation Church Christmas Child immediately after e-mail iumc@frontiernet.net service 301 Varner St. N., Jordan Wednesday, October 31st (952) 492-6035 1:00-2:30 pm Bible Study Pastor Larry Kasten e-mail lzumc.pastor@frontiernet. 2:30 pm Visitations 4:00-6:00 pm Halloween Sloppy net Joe Event Sundays Worship 10 am Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church 500 West Church Street Holy Family Academy & Belle Plaine, MN Chapel 952-873-6545 Traditional Latin Mass Pastor John C. Zeitler 10679 182nd St., & John H. Meyer Belle Plaine, MN 56011 www.trinitybelleplaine.org (952) 873-2582 Wednesday, October 24 or 873-6613 (coordinator) Picture Retake Day Fr. Christopher Leith 6 p.m. Midweek Confirmation Sundays Class 2:15 p.m. Confessions 7 p.m. Senior Choir 2:40 p.m. Rosary Thursday, October 25 3 p.m. Mass 8:25 a.m. School Chapel Academy Mass - call for times 9 a.m. Pastoral Circuit Meeting 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Organ Pipe St. Paul’s United Cleaning Church of Christ 7 p.m. Midweek Worship Service 111 S. 6th Street, Henderson with Communion Pastor-Rev. Brigit Stevens 7:45 p.m. Men’s Choir Practice 507-248-3594 (Office) Saturday, October 27 Wednesday, October 24 7 p.m. High School Faith Group 9 a.m. MLC Ladies’ Auxiliary Meeting in New Ulm (9-12) Sunday, October 28 Sunday, October 28 8 a.m. Bible Study 10 a.m. Worship 10:20 a.m. Sunday School (PreS- 9 a.m. Worship Service with Communion (Usher Team 6/Video: 6th) 7 p.m. Youth Fellowship (Grades Anderson) Grades PK-2 sing 10 a.m. Coffee Hour (Hosted by 7-12) K-2 Families) Special Voters’ Redeemer Lutheran Church 10:15 a.m.

Meeting 14226 W. 280th Street 10:15 a.m. Sunday School Henderson, MN 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study Pr. Diane Goulson 3 p.m. Martin Luther College 507-665-2932 On Highway 19, 2 miles East Joint Reformation Service in New Ulm of Highway 169 6:30 p.m. Adult Open Gym Sundays Volleyball 9:30 a.m. Worship Monday, October 29 7 p.m. Men’s Bible Study at St. John-Assumption Parish Kingsway 26523 200th Street Tuesday, October 30 Belle Plaine, MN 56011 7 p.m. - Women’s Enrichment Father Sam (Kingsway) 507-248-3550 7 p.m. - Trinity Knotters Sundays: 10:00 a.m. Mass Wednesday, October 31 7 p.m. Senior Choir

Our Lady’s Cafe

Our Lady of the Prairie Parish Hall Scrambled Eggs, Potatoes, Sausage, Bread, Fruit, Coffee, Milk, Juice Sunday brunch is a good thing for you & your mental health!

FREE WILL DONATION Come Join Us For Breakfast!

Zion Lutheran Church & School in Cologne Presents:

Display & Classified Ads, Belle Plaine Herald: 12 Noon Monday

Joe Wagner with fellow Commissioner Dave Menden

Sun., Oct. 28th 8:30am-Noon

Legal Newspaper of Independent School District #716, City of Belle Plaine and Scott County.

Golden Nugget Insert: 12 p.m. Friday

residents to keep them at home as long as possible.

P.R.E.P. BREAKFAST

PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE OUR LADY OF THE PRAIRIE PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Advertising Deadlines:

n Support for vulnerable

Are You Hungry?

(952) 873-2261

SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $26 Per year in Minnesota $30 Per year out-of-state 75¢ Single copy

County Sheriff’s Deputies, County Attorney’s Staff and U.S. Military Veterans.

Paid for by the candidate on his own behalf.

East Union Lutheran Church 15180 Cty. Rd. 40 Carver, MN 55315 952-448-3450 Sundays 9 a.m. Worship (Holy Communion on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sundays) 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Time & Sunday School

E V I AT T EN S RE P DISTRICT RE

Belle Plaine Herald

small cities and townships.

St. Joseph Catholic Church 213 South 6th Street Henderson, MN 56044 507-248-3550 Weekday Mass: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m.

Saturday Mass: (every week) 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass: 8:00 a.m.

H T I M S 12

E

n A strong voice for the county’s

PAGE three

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

email us:

bpherald@frontiernet.net No. 43, Vol. One-Hundred & Thirty-First Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Fri., Oct. 26 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Zion Lutheran Church & School

(2 miles south of 212 on Co. Rd. 153 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Decorate your trunk for children. Must be G-rated, church appropriate theme.

Please give something away (candy, toy, etc.). Kids can then Trick or Treat their way around the parking lot. Concessions will be available. Proceeds will go to our 7th & 8th Washington, D.C. field trip.

Prizes will be handed out for the best costumes and car display.

New this year - Carved Pumpkin Contest Bring your already carved pumpkins for display and the chance to win a prize.

14735 County Road 153 Cologne, MN

PAGE fOUR

Tim Lies

Tim Lies has lived in Belle Plaine for 28 years. He and his wife Kathy Farmer have six children. He has worked at Mount Olivet Rolling Acres in Victoria for 24 years as a program coordinator. He has also been board president of the Friends of the Minnesota Valley for six years, a member of the Belle Plaine Historical Society Board and a founding member of the Belle Plaine Food Shelf.

What do you feel is the No. 1 challenge facing Belle Plaine and how would you address it?

(100 words or less) Continuing the economic and civic growth in our community remains the biggest challenge.

We have added over 200 jobs in the past several years and we need to keep that momentum going. We need to continue to work together on projects like the food shelf, pool renovation fund and the farmers market as well as events like BBQ Days and the Half-Marathon. With an expanded tax base, we can jump start work on a community center, parks, expanded housing options, a medical or educational facility, and the

Cary Coop

Cary Coop, a teacher, has lived in Belle Plaine for 24 years with his wife Sharon.

What do you feel is the No. 1 challenge facing Belle Plaine and how would you address it?

(100 words or less) The number one challenge facing Belle Plaine is economic growth, creation of new jobs and creating a tax base large enough to provide the amenities people desire. Over 90 percent of Belle Plaine’s workforce commutes more than five miles to work everyday. To change from a bedroom community to a regional economic center, we must continue the economic success of the past four years – Coborn’s, Cambria and other businesses. We must continue our success of creating over 300 jobs. Working together as a city council, city staff and community should be the model of our future success.

Do you feel the city of Belle Plaine spends too much money, not enough or just right, and why? (100 words or less) The current city budget is $4,081,860. That is approximately $600 per citizen of Belle Plaine. The current debt of Belle Plaine is $21,500,000.

Of the debt, $7.8 million is for streets, $8.3 million is for sewer and $5.4 million is for water.

The sewer and water debt is largely for the sewage treatment plant and the water treatment plant. The size of the city budget is about right. To maintain the size of the police force, city staff and provide amenities to our citizens, budgets must grow commensurate with population and tax base growth.

If immediate funding (100%) became available for “one” of the following projects, which would you prefer gets done first – a community center or an overpass at Highway 169/ County Road 3? Or do you feel another “single” project is more pressing? If so, what and why? (100 words or less) The overpass at Highway 169/County Road 3 is key to the future economic growth of Belle Plaine. City-financed

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

Mayoral Candidates

development of our downtown and highway business districts. As Belle Plaine becomes a more attractive place to live and work, we all benefit.

Do you feel the city of Belle Plaine spends too much money, not enough or just right, and why? (100 words or less) I carefully consider every decision regarding the expenditure of tax dollars. We are, after all, investing your money in things that benefit the entire community, attract economic development and make our city a better place to live. The right balance is to provide the level of services and public infrastructure needed while living within our means. That said, it is critical that we don’t try to save a penny today in a way that will cost us a dollar tomorrow. I believe our budget is about right for our city.

If immediate funding (100%) became available for “one” of the following projects, which would you prefer gets done first – a community center or an overpass at Highway 169/ County Road 3? Or do you feel another “single” project is more pressing? If so, what and why? (100 words or less) The overpass project would address access issues that impact our citizens, visitors and businesses. The costs associated with a community center are not just the initial building, but also ongoing operation and maintenance. When we build our community center, we will need more tax base to support it. The wisest path would be to build the interchange, expand the tax base, and then develop the community center we all want. This might not be the

most popular answer, but I believe it is the most responsible.

Do you feel $1.5 million-plus street improvement projects in the city are necessary every year? Why or why not do you feel they should continue on an annual basis? (100 words or less) The city has some infrastructure that is old and inefficient.

This obviously needs to be replaced. The current street projects are being done on a section by section basis in order to stay on top of the problem. It is the hope that the newer materials we are using for our water and sewer pipes will last longer, but we will always be faced with street repair and replacement.

The streets themselves are important not only from a transportation perspective, but also as an economic development tool. They are often the first thing a developer looks at when considering a place to establish a business.

Why are you a better selection than your opponent(s)? (50 words or less) I know why I want this job.

Politics is not a hobby or some ego trip for me. I care deeply for the people of this city. I see Belle Plaine becoming a model of self-sufficiency, with locally produced jobs, food and energy, and an excellent quality of life for our families.

Anything else you would like to add? (50 words or less) If you ask me a question, I will give you an honest answer and not some half-truth designed to get your vote. You might not always like what I say, but you’ll know I have thought things out before answering. For the truth, Vote Lies!

Mike Pingalore

Mike Pingalore has lived in Belle Plaine for nine years. He works for Taylor Corporation in sales and marketing. He has worked there for 11 years. He and his wife, Tina, have three children – Jake, 11, Ella, 9, and Grace, 3.

What do you feel is the No. 1 challenge facing Belle Plaine and how would you address it?

(100 words or less) The number one challenge facing Belle Plaine today is our Economic Development Plan.

Our city needs to be building a strong marketing plan that will bring new businesses/restaurants along with new homeowners. By strategically working such a plan, it will increase commerce, lower the city’s tax burden on its citizens and keep our tax base low for attracting new homeowners. Our city is in a great location and has a great opportunity to have more amenities while keeping our standard of living high.

Do you feel the city of Belle Plaine spends too much money, not enough or just right, and

WEDNESDAY, october 24, 2012

why? (100 words or less) The city of Belle Plaine spends the right amount of money. We have a very stable budget that allows us to invest in the needs of the city today and maintain a strong Capital Improvement Plan for our future. We have a responsibility to you, the citizens; to be sure we make the best decisions that affect our city. Our Public Safety Departments are fantastic. We have done a great job providing the necessary training and equipment to our Police, Fire and Ambulance departments. This is a very small but important example of being fiscally responsible by saving and investing in our city.

If immediate funding (100%) became available for “one” of the following projects, which would you prefer gets done first – a community center or an overpass at Highway 169/ County Road 3? Or do you feel another “single” project is more pressing? If so, what and why? (100 words or less) Both the Overpass at 169/ County Road 3 and the Community Center are very important to our community. They are both by-products of our Economic Development Plan becoming stronger. I believe that taxpayers should not be solely responsible for these two items. I will continue to work closely with the Chamber of Commerce, EDA (Economic Development Authority) and the city’s Community Development director to market Belle Plaine as a place for new businesses to build or occupy our existing locations. New busi-

City Council Candidates

studies have shown that should the overpass be built and the highway commercial areas fully developed, the result is the creation of 1,190 jobs, $53,400,000 in increased tax base and $970,000 in additional tax revenue for the city. The extra revenue could be used for construction of city amenities – such as a community center or other projects. But the first priority of the city council is tending to the economic base.

Do you feel $1.5 million-plus street improvement projects in the city are necessary every year? Why or why not do you feel they should continue on an annual basis? (100 words or less) Streets are not reconstructed willy-nilly. Streets are assessed by their age, the number of failures of the water and sewer lines, the condition of the road surface and the feasibility of seal coating versus a total reconstruction. After the assessment, street reconstructions are put on a five-year capital improvement plan. Should there be a catastrophic infrastructure failure, the streets are pushed to a more urgent place in the fiveyear plan. Streets are designed to last 20 years and many of our streets are over 50 years old.

Quality streets, quality water and sewer lines are a necessary asset that must be maintained.

Why are you a better selection than your opponent(s)? (50 words or less) I would commend anyone willing to become a member of the Belle Plaine City Council. It is not a question of being “better.” I feel I have the experience, energy and vision to be a good city council member. I would appreciate your support for another four years.

Anything else you would like to add? (50 words or less) I urge everyone to vote in November. All elections, but particularly local elections, select the people who will have much to say about the quality of community life. Belle Plaine has come far in the last quarter century and shall become better.

So, please vote in November.

Don’t forget to

Vote

Tuesday Nov. 6, 2012

Kurt Laabs

Kurt Laabs has lived in Belle Plaine all his life, working for the Toro Company for almost eight years. He is single.

What do you feel is the No. 1 challenge facing Belle Plaine and how would you address it?

(100 words or less) I feel the biggest challenge facing Belle Plaine is the lack of new businesses. We are losing too many businesses. There are too many empty storefronts and many empty lots downtown. I would like to see more companies come to Belle Plaine and make the city more prosperous.

Do you feel the city of Belle Plaine spends too much money, not enough or just right, and why? (100 words or less) My answer is easy – if we are in the red, then they are spending too much.

If immediate funding (100%) became available for “one” of the following projects, which would you prefer gets done first – a community center or an overpass at Highway 169/

County Road 3? Or do you feel another “single” project is more pressing? If so, what and why? (100 words or less) I would vote for an overpass at Highway 169/County Road 3. Having one main road into Belle Plaine isn’t right. Connecting the people on the other side of the highway to downtown just makes sense. I do like a community center and would like to see the math if there is enough people in town to support it.

Do you feel $1.5 million-plus street improvement projects in the city are necessary every year? Why or why not do you feel they should continue on an annual basis? (100 words or less) I have no problem spending the money to improve the roads, but we should survey the situation and if we NEED to spend the money, fine, but if we are spending for the sake of spending, then no. If the road is fine, then don’t spend the money, then the following year reevaluate the roads again.

Why are you a better selection than your opponent(s)? (50 words or less) I enjoy living in Belle Plaine and would like to see this town continue to grow, improve and prosper into a more businessfriendly town.

Anything else you would like to add? (50 words or less) If I am honored to be elected, I will do my best to keep Belle Plaine an exceptional place to live as I have enjoyed myself for the last number of years.

Gary Trost

Gary Trost is a lifelong resident of Belle Plaine. He and his wife Sandy, raised two children –Wendy and Jeff, the latter of whom was killed in a car accident in 1990. He worked at Anchor Glass in Shakopee for 36 years as a machine repairman and retired six years ago.

He currently drives school bus for Stier Transportation.

What do you feel is the No. 1 challenge facing Belle Plaine and how would you address it?

(100 words or less) The number one challenge facing Belle Plaine is the County Road 3 and Highway 169 crossing. Businesses on both sides of the highway are suffering from the closing of Highway 169 and Meridian Street. The city of Belle Plaine cannot afford to do the project without help from Scott County and the state. The city needs a lot of help from our State Representative, County Commissioners and State Senator. We need to have workshops with our elected officials, the adjoining township officials, business owners and the citizens of Belle Plaine.

Do you feel the city of Belle

nesses will lower the tax burden on our residents, which will also attract new homeowners.

Do you feel $1.5 million-plus street improvement projects in the city are necessary every year? Why or why not do you feel they should continue on an annual basis? (100 words or less) I would only support new street improvement projects yearly if and only if the street conditions, underground sewer and water lines are at risk. If these conditions threaten a break or are not suitable for the environment, we will, as our responsibility to the city, fix the streets. We want to be sure we have a city that maintains our streets and our underground for years to come.

Why are you a better selection than your opponent(s)? (50 words or less) My business acumen would give the city opportunities to build a strong marketing plan, to negotiate new business opportunities and maintain a manageable budget. With my leadership, city staff will be used more effectively to bring the results needed to keep Belle Plaine a vibrant and attractive place to work and live.

Anything else you would like to add? (50 words or less) We have a great city. With my leadership and your support, we can continue to grow and make Belle Plaine attractive to new residents and businesses. We need to be forward thinking to build a progressive marketing plan. The result will be Economic Development of which all will be very proud.

Plaine spends too much money, not enough or just right, and why? (100 words or less) Spends too much money. In these poor economic times, we have to keep the budget as low as possible. The citizens are better served when we make financially responsible decisions.

If immediate funding (100%) became available for “one” of the following projects, which would you prefer gets done first – a community center or an overpass at Highway 169/ County Road 3? Or do you feel another “single” project is more pressing? If so, what and why? (100 words or less) Overpass at Highway 169/ County Road 3. As stated above, this is a very important necessity project for the citizens of Belle Plaine. We don’t need more businesses closing.

The State of Minnesota was irresponsible to close the crossing.

Do you feel $1.5 million-plus street improvement projects in the city are necessary every year? Why or why not do you feel they should continue on an annual basis? (100 words or less) Yes, we should do a street project every year. There are several reasons why the City engages in reconstruction projects. It’s the duty of the City to provide for city infrastructure. The goal of any reconstruction program is to address streets and utilities that have deteriorated to a degree where maintenance and rehabilitation activities are no longer cost-effective. There are over 40 miles of residential roads in B.P, all with utilities under them and more than half are over 30 years old. A typical street project addresses on average one-half-mile. Therefore, it would take a number of decades at the current rate to get through all of those streets.

Why are you a better selection than your opponent(s)? (50 words or less) I’m proud to represent the City for 12 years and use commonsense to serve the community.

As a council member, I seek input regarding City affairs. I have had firsthand experience on all aspects of the job. I have tried my best to get answers for every issue that comes to my attention.

Anything else you would like to add? (50 words or less) Holding elected office provides an opportunity to put a personal stamp on the community and provide an occasion to give back to the community.

We are blessed that we have great citizens, young and old, giving up their valuable time volunteering in many City projects and civic duties.

WEDNESDAY, october 24, 2012

Thirty Years Ago This Week

Smitty’s Dry Cleaners Sold After 35 years in the dry cleaning business, Herbert “Smitty� Schmitt decided to hang it up and sold his business to Keane and Dianne Raether, who are pictured at the left. Smitty and his wife Evelyn are pictured at the right. Smitty, 68, started the business in Belle Plaine on June 1, 1947 and would continue to work at the dry cleaners to help smooth the transition for the Raethers for an indefinite period of time. The business would no longer be called Smitty’s as the Raethers had decided to dub it The Belle Plaine Cleaners. “It’s about time we (he and Evelyn) took it easy,� said Smitty, “it’s a job for younger people.�

The 1982 general election was just a week away (Nov. 2) and local voters would be choosing a new governor, U.S. senator, U.S. congressman and other state officers. For Belle Plaine, nine candidates were contending for three open seats on the council. They were Pat O’Laughlin, Paul DeGree, Ron Fenske, Ed Townsend, Ed Willson, Ramona Edberg, Joyce Gillen, Orville Heitkamp and James Steffen. The mayoral candidates were incumbent Fran Schuman and challenger Ted Worm.

At age 16, Kirk Hardwich achieved something that hadn’t been done in Belle Plaine since 1930. He successfully completed the requirements to become an Eagle Scout with Belle Plaine Boy Scout Troop 324.

He would be honored for his efforts at a special ceremony on Nov. 4.

Trick-or-treaters would be making their rounds that coming Sunday (Halloween night).

The Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce was requesting that no youngsters be out after 7:30 p.m.

Representatives from five area towns – Belle Plaine, New Prague, Henderson, Le Center and Montgomery – met that Tuesday night to look into the possibility of getting a cable television franchise to operate in the area. Ed Willson and Ed Townsend were chosen to represent Belle Plaine.

The Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce was looking for new community projects to fund from the profits of that year’s Bar-B-Q Days and extra money still left from the profits of the 1981 state baseball tournament.

The Jack Carter cabin, an old landmark located along the Carver Road, had recently been destroyed by fire, with nothing left except the foundation. The cabin was owned by Yvonne Kobreek of Le Sueur. She said she wasn’t sure about the cause of the fire but attributed it to vandals. Fire Chief Roger Mueller also said he believed the fire was caused by vandals.

Kansas State Prison Chaplain Jim Post visited Belle Plaine High School that Wednesday

and gave a talk to students in grades 10-12 on alcoholism. “Just turn ‘em down,� he said students should tell their friends who offer them liquor.

60 Years Ago (1952)

Leo Albrecht’s Dog and Pony Show was one of the attractions for the youngsters’ Halloween party held at the high school auditorium.

Ida G. Levine, nee Johnson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Johnson of West Union, died at the age of 74.

A fatal automobile collision three miles south of Union Hill took the life of a South St. Paul man, Reuben Hurst, and seriously injured two Union Hill men, Herbert Hauer and Clarence Teitz. “Creeping Shadows,� a threeact comedy mystery, was presented by the juniors of Belle Plaine High School. There were 25 in the cast.

Fred H. Goetze, retired farmer and one-time mayor of Carver, died at his home in that village at the age of 79.

Matt Meyer Sr., lifelong resident of Belle Plaine, died at the Shakopee hospital at the age of 77.

Mrs. John F. Morgan, nee Fanny McDevitt, died at her home in St. Paul after a brief illness.

She was 73 years old.

The annual meeting of the Belle Plaine Baseball Association took place with the election of officers and directors for the coming year. By unanimous vote, President Fred J. Keup, Secretary Lloyd F. O’Brien and Treasurer Orison Hahn were elected. Four directors whose terms were expiring – John F. Newell, Wilbur Hespenheide, Lee Mueller and M.M. Gaffney – were all also unanimously named for another three-year term.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Johnson of West Union were honored at an open house at their home on the occasion of their 45th wedding anniversary.

Mrs. William Conboy, former Assumption and Belle Plaine resident, died suddenly at her home in Minneapolis.

Insurance

- For Price - For Coverage - At Claim Time +FGG .D%POBME t 1BVM #PSDIFSU t 5FE $PMMJOT -VLF ,SFOJL t 5SBWJT 8PSTIFL t +PTI 4JU[NBOO 4PVUI .BJO -F 4VFVS ./ 100 East Main St. • PO Box 105 • Belle Plaine, MN 56011

t '"9

Phone 952-873-4497 • Fax 952-873-2290

PAGE five

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

The extensive marsh north of Rice Lake and embracing portions of land owned by Fred Latzke, Myron Haas and Gus Haas, had been burning for a week despite energetic efforts by men with tractors and plows to confine the fire.

There was a serious meadow fire on the Mrs. Math Huss farm north of Union Hill, which firemen were able to subdue.

Mrs. Martha Schmidt, wife of Harold C. Schmidt of Benton Township, died at University Hospital after a brief illness with polio. She was 26 years old.

Miss Mary Patricia Duffy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Duffy, became the bride of Daniel Murphy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Murphy, at St. John’s Catholic Church.

The Belle Plaine Tigers dropped their final game to Jordan 19-7.

Mike O’Brien was making a name for himself in college football. Mike intercepted a pass and ran it back 40 yards for the winning touchdown as St. John’s defeated St. Thomas 13-7.

90 Years Ago (1922)

loween party at their hall.

Among the guests were 30 members from Jordan.

Mrs. August Spannaus, 76, died at her home in Blakeley village where she had been residing for 30 years.

J.A. Mohrbacher bought the half interest of J.J. Ahman in the Model Clothing store and became sole owner of the store.

At St. John’s Church, Union Hill, took place the marriage of Miss Marie Schommer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schommer, to Jacob Schmitt of Belle Plaine. Following a wedding trip, the couple made Belle Plaine their home.

Charles Maloney, for many years a prominent farmer of Jessenland, died at his home in Le Sueur.

At a meeting held in the West Union school, there was advocated the plan to supply the pupils with hot lunches.

Dr. Herman E. Molzahn, for 10 years a practicing physician in Belle Plaine, died suddenly of a heart attack in his office in the Lowry building, St. Paul.

He was 43 years old.

The marriage of Miss Mayella Donovan and William Simonett took place at Sacred Heart Church. Magdalen Simonett and Frank Donovan were the attendants. The couple established their home in Le Center.

The Joseph Baiers planned to retire from the farm that month.

They bought a house in Jordan.

Michael Quirk, who had spent most of the year with his sister, Mrs. John Halloran at St. Thomas, departed for Kansas City.

The station agent at Henderson was held up at the point of a gun. The bandit robbed the cash drawer of $34.25.

120 Years Ago (1892)

Milton Dairy Co. was advertising for milk, for which it agreed to pay 8 cents a gallon delivered at its Belle Plaine skimming station.

Five-hundred persons turned out to see a widely advertised horse race at St. Thomas. The main event was between runners owned by Messrs., Byrne and Monahan. In the second event the Monahan horse defeated Andrew Lucy’s.

The biggest political rally of the campaign took place at St. John’s Hall, Sibley County.

Judge McDonald spoke for the People’s Party, Attys. Peck and McHale for the Democrats, and Pat Morrison and A.M. Slocum for the Republicans.

Democrats were confident of carrying the national election, but the outcome in Minnesota was uncertain with Ignatius Donnelly heading a third party.

Halloween that year was as normal as any other evening; no rough stuff.

John Dale, who was in the liquor business in Belle Plaine from 1915 until 1920, died in Shakopee where he was then residing.

A dry year had given the locality a short hay crop. August Johnson, who farmed at the north side of Belle Plaine, advocated switch to alfalfa, as he had been doing, and getting crops even in dry years.

James Spence, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Spence of Shannon Bergs Bergs St. Thomas, and Marguerite Shannon Schwartz of Ottawa, were marTRAVEL EXPERT TRAVEL EXPERT ried. The couple established www.destinationsbyshannon.com www.destinationsbyshannon.com their home on the groom’s farm shannon@destinationsbyshannon.com shannon@destinationsbyshannon.com near St. Thomas. '# "" # % ’ &%% " % " % ## Sfb '# "" # % ’ &%% ## Sfb #%#% Some hunters endeavoring to smoke out game from a hollow tree on W.F. Latzke’s farm in Faxon set fire to the tree. The Check out our FALL blaze spread to nearby trees and rebate ENDING NOV. 2 over a dozen husky men from Rebate of up to $1,100 off St. John’s battled all one afterCentral Boiler noon to check the spread of the Outdoor Furnaces fire.

Wood • Wood Pellet • Corn Following an auction on their CLASS-ACT farm north of Blakeley, C.H. OUTDOOR FURNACE Pehrson and family moved to Minneapolis.

763-972-6255 The Eastern Star gave a Hal-

• Dr. Tasha Strait • Dr. Mora Cervenka • Dr. Monique Baune We Offer: Preventative, Restorative, Orthodontic, Cosmetic, Denture & Implant Services.

New Patients Welcome

Phone: (952) 873-6380 201 West Raven Street • Belle Plaine

Union Hill St. John’s Catholic Church Father Dave Barrett and Deacon Bob Wagner Sunday Mass 10 a.m.

Mass Servers: Sarah and Morgan Pint, Shelby Boehmke and Michael Pomije.

Wednesday - 4:30 p.m., Word and Communion Service. * * * * * Word has it that Father Dave will be coming home to his parents home in Randolph soon. Visiting Father Sunday at Courage Center in the Twin Cities were Don and Ruth Giesen and Jim, Carol and Sarah Weiers.

Celebrating our Sunday Masses was Father Mike, a chaplain at Unity Children’s Hospital. We will have Father with us indefinitely and he is quick almost Father Elgar style. He had a 45-minute Mass Sunday.

Dan, Audrey and Katelyn Zurn and K-Mart camping friends spent the weekend camping and fishing at the St. Peter campgrounds.

Our own Ernie Stumpf was inducted into the Concertina Hall of Fame last week Sunday at the Park Ballroom in New Prague. Ernie plays concertina and has his own polka band.

We congratulate him on this honor.

In a note from Vic Ruhland, he stated that the Bavarian Musikmeisters have played several Oktoberfest celebrations, recently in Amana, IA, and at the St. Paul Oktoberfest at the Klub Haus on Rice Street. The band now numbers over 30.

Humor Corner: Ole and Lena first met on a blind date, and it got off to a rocky start.

Ole walked into the door of the soda fountain where they were going to meet.

He sidled over to a booth where a girl was sitting alone and this conversation took place.

Ole: “Are you Lena?�

Lena: “Are you Ole?�

Ole: “Yah, I’m Ole.�

Lena: “Den, I ain’t Lena.�

St. Thomas Rev. Roger Hessian will be celebrating Masses at the Church of St. Thomas on Saturday, Oct. 27 and November 10 at 5 p.m. We all welcome Father Roger for sharing these special Masses in our great little church which we miss, is well-kept up and makes us so happy to return for these special occasions.

A collection of 40 pumpkins, each with a different design, was carved into the pumpkins

by Wayne Evans at his home in Le Sueur for a Halloween display. A little history of the jack-o'-lantern, the first ever, was carved into turnips, potatoes and beets. A jack-o'lantern referred to a ghostly figure, was sent into the dark night, with a burning coal, was kept in the hollow of a turnip to light their way. People in Ireland and Scotland began making jack-o'-lanterns at the same time this myth began.

Countries brought this tradition to the United States where it was discovered the pumpkin made a perfect jack-o'-lantern.

That's why the pumpkin took the lead in using the jack-o'-

Just Plain Belle...

Pork Chops and Apples are a wonderful combination. This is another way to prepare some great Minnesota apples.

Pork Chops & Apples

6 pork chops (with or without bone, sliced @ 1/2" thick) 4 apples (Paula Red, Haralson, Mcintosh, Wealthy or Cortland are just a few names of good "Baking" apples grown in MN) 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Begin by browning the pork chops in a skillet and set asside.

Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray. Core and peel apples. Slice apples and place in casserole. Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the apples.

Layer the pork chops over the apples and cover.

Bake in oven for 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees. This recipe may be prepared in a crock pot also. Cook on High for @ 3 1/2 hours, or on low for 6-8 hours.

lantern for display!

The grandson's of Annette Kinkeade spent Saturday at her home to cut and pile wood for winter use. Among those who came to help were Bradely Boren of Maple Grove, Matthew and Sarah Johnson of Brooklyn Center, John and Sarah Kinkeade of Fridley and Joshua and Heather Kinkeade of Jordan and their families.

Lots of good help even their little ones.

Services were held for Margaret Wacker at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Le Sueur on Thursday, Oct. 18 officiated

by Rev. George Grafsky.

Margaret, 84, was the daughter of Frank and Mary Picka. She married Clayton Wacker and raised their six children on their farm in Lexington Township.

Visitation was on Wednesday, Oct. 17 for many relatives and friends from Montgomery, Le Center, Lexington Townships and here.

Gordon Malz was a patient at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis following surgery this past week. He has returned to recuperate at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine.

Gordon is a neighbor in this community and well-known by all. We wish him an early recovery!

Kathy Fogarty Thomason visited at the home of her sister, Mary Elizabeth and Bruce Phillips and son Michael at Cold Springs on Friday and Saturday this past week. The weather was great and the Phillips family was so happy to see her.

Leaving on Saturday, Kathy stopped to visit her daughter Katie who is attending college at the University of Minnesota in the cities. She was surprised to see her but so happy, it made her day.

All grade school children had Thursday and Friday off from classes because of "Teachers Institute" held at all schools.

Some of the teachers did have classes.

Le Sueur Family Dental David Tycast, DDS

219 S. 2nd Street Le Sueur, MN 56058 (507) 665-6812 LeSueurFamilyDental.com

Latest technology Small town atmosphere Complete Adult or Child Check Up New Patients Special $75 Exam, Cleaning (routine) & 4 X-ray Films or $50 off any Dental Service

R E - E L E C T

CARY

COOP BP CITY COUNCIL

Prepared and paid for by Cary Coop, 300 South Willow Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 on his own behalf.

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

PAGE six

benefits that seniors paid years for! Widows, special needs children and disabled veterans are not government dependent moochers! The real moochers are companies like Romney’s Bain Capital who get billions in government subsidies and pay little or no taxes!  Romney said in a recent presidential debate, “I care about ALL Americans.� The truth is that Romney’s priority is his own “harvested� wealth acquisition and he will say whatever helps to gain ultimate control. As a Vietnam veteran it sickens me to see people like Romney sell out our nation for their profits. “We all do better when we all do better.� Paul Wellstone Allen Frechette Shakpoee, MN

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, This is just a quick reminder that the Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy Essay Contest papers must be turned in by Nov. 1st. The Local VFW 6202 looks forward to having many students participate. We (the Ladies Auxiliary 6202) appreciate the support we have received from the Public and Parochial School staff in having their students participates. Any home schooled student may turn their paper into Pat O’Laughlin who is the chair of the local Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Program.

Please call if you have further questions.

Thank you, Pat O’Laughlin Belle Plaine Ladies Auxiliary 6202

Dear Editor, I am a pro-life and pro-Second Amendment voter which is why I support State Rep Glenn Gruenhagen. Glenn is endorsed by the National Rifle Association (NRA) and Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL).

Glenn’s opponent Logan Campa claims to be pro-life and pro-Second amendment but didn’t even answer the questionnaire for either organization. Further, the DFL Platform does not support pro-life policy and Mr. Campa will follow this Platform. Glenn has a proven track record in support of these issues, his opponent only provides rhetoric.

Glenn has also prevented our State Budget from increasing above revenue projections and therefore prevented un-needed tax increases. Only Governor Dayton has the authority to shut down the Government which he did in an attempt to raise un-needed taxes on “the rich�.

Glenn and fellow Republicans held fast and Governor Dayton signed a budget which was very similar to the budget presented to him before the shutdown.

Glenn Gruenhagen has a proven record of being a good steward of tax-payer’s money and a life-long commitment to prolife and pro-Second Amendment policy. I urge you to vote for Glenn Gruenhagen for District 18B State Representative.

Daryl Thurn Rural Green Isle, MN

Dear Editor, 2008 was a throw the bums out election. Several of the new legislators have proved to be bums who should watch out for the 2012 cleaning brooms.

We have a valid choice in Ryan Wolf. He has family ties to the district he will represent. He will not shift school aid payments and call it a budget solution. He will not shut the State of Minnesota down and call it negotiating. He will not send hate filled constitutional amendments to the people. Ryan Wolf is young and deserves a chance to work towards good government in St. Paul.

Larry Kiewel Belle Plaine Dear Editor, Menden, Wolf, Wagner are true conservatives Why should citizens of Scott County re-elect Dave Menden, Tom Wolf and Joe Wagner for county commissioner? All three are true conservatives who support our residents who really need help, yet hold the line and limit unnecessary taxes and excessive salaries and benefits found in the union-negotiated contracts.

The last few years, when our economy worsened, these three supported staff reductions through attrition, not layoffs.

Despite their efforts, county salaries and benefits grew. Last year some employees received no increases and the average county raise was 1.5 percent, while many private citizens and retirees looked for second jobs to survive. Scott County pays over $1,000 per month for health insurance for a family of four and employees paid about $350. How does this compare with your family's health insurance cost?

We need to hold down taxes.

Commissioner Menden, for example, does not charge the county the $50 extra for attending meetings. This amounts to several thousand dollars per year. He also sets an example by declining mileage reimbursement, and he declines $10,000 of his salary.

We need to vote for commissioners Menden, Wolf and Wagner to keep the conservative balance of this board. Be sure to vote and remember this when you go to vote.

Marlyn Post Jordan, MN

Meet Randy.

He doesn’t just sell windows, doors, ”‘‘ƤÂ?‰ǥ ƒÂ?† ‡˜‡”›–Š‹Â?‰ ›‘— …‘—Ž† ’‘••‹„Ž› Â?‡‡† ˆ‘” ›‘—” Š‘Â?‡ ’”‘Œ‡…–•ǤǤǤ

He’s a great listener and will guide you every step of the way.

Lamperts

14555 Galaxie Ave Apple Valley, MN

Dear Editor, Kevin Dahle believes in a balanced approach to solving problems.

In his statements on energy and environment he says, “I believe we must stand up for fair policies that protect America’s environment while allowing for economic opportunity—priorities that can work together.�.  This approach of integrating solutions is efficient, cost effective, and really the only way we can deal with 21st Century problems.

As with our economy, we can’t cut enough to balance the budget or tax enough to balance the budget. However, including developing job creation opportunities as we work for a equitable way of balancing our budget using tax code adjustments and setting fair spending policies that look to the future, we can meet our needs, balance our budget and create jobs.

I will vote for Kevin Dahle, for State Senate, because he uses this broad spectrum approach to solving Minnesota’s problems instead of focusing on a one-sided approach.  Susan Willcutt Lonsdale, MN

Dear Editor, Harvesting America for Billions  Mitt Romney made billions by making workers poor. He buys American companies to, as he said, “harvest them at a significant profit.� American workers, like employees of Sensata Technology in Freeport, Illinois had to teach Chinese workers their jobs then Sensata was “harvested� and sold to China. This is the business goal of Romney’s company, Bain Capital. Sensata was a successful, profitable American company but Romney’s Bain Capital made it even more profitable for themselves by “harvesting� (outsourcing) Sensata. In China, Romney’s companies pay workers 24 to 99 cents an hour. Workers live three to a tiny room in barracks with a plastic wash bucket and work seven days a week. Romney stated in his second debate that we can bring American jobs back if we level the playing field. The Republican Party’s opposition to increase the minimum wage, war against organized workers and dismantle environmental protection is clear. They want to level our playing field to China’s.  Romney was caught on tape at a wealthy donor fund raiser saying “47% of Americans are dependent on government� entitlements. “My job is not to worry about them.� Social Security and Medicare are earned

More than an Ordinary Lumber Company Lamperts Contact Randy Koepp today! (952) 292-4416

s #LEANINGS s &ILLINGS #OMMITTED TO 9OUR s #ROWNS #OMFORT #ARE s "RIDGES s #LEANINGS s $ENTURES s &ILLINGS

$R 3TEVEN *ABS

#OMPREHENSIVE &AMILY $ENTISTRY

•MINI-CUBES •BRINE BLOCKS •FINE ROCK MIXING •RED-OUT PELLETS

$R 3TEVEN *ABS

3 -ERIDIAN 3T "ELLE 0LAINE

(L to R) Sarah, Amy, Ellen, Dr. Jabs, Dan, Dana,#OMPREHENSIVE &AMILY $ENTISTRY Gayle, Jackie.

Sale runs until October 31st, 2012

BUY 10 GET 1 FREE!

s #ROWNS s "RIDGES s $ENTURES

.EW 0ATIENTS 7ELCOME .EW 0ATIENTS 7ELCOME

“Letter to the Editor�

The Belle Plaine Herald welcomes “Letters to the Editor� on any topic of general community interest.

Please submit letters typed or clearly printed. All letters must contain the author’s signature, address and telephone number for verification purposes. All letters will be edited for clarity, grammar, spelling and length. Thank yous are not considered a Letter to the Editor.

Mail submission to The Belle Plaine Herald, “Letters to the Editor,� P.O. Box 7, Belle Plaine, MN 56011, fax to (952) 873-2262 or email to bpherald@frontiernet.net.

If you have any questions, please call (952) 873-2261. Thank you.

SALT SALE

#OMMITTED TO 9OUR #OMFORT #ARE Committed to Your Comfort & Care Stock up now! • Cleanings • Fillings • Crowns • Bridges • Dentures

3 -ERIDIAN 3T "ELLE 0LAINE

Dear Editor, Recently I was asked what I thought were the most important issues in this fall’s election. Without hesitation, my response was the two proposed amendments to our state’s constitution. Both represent the failure of our legislature; both propose severe measures to solve problems that don’t even exist; and one seeks to forever enshrine discrimination in our state’s most fundamental document.

Passing laws by repeatedly amending the state constitution is simply the worst possible way of governing. The amendment process is too often used as a tool by which desperate and incompetent legislatures manipulate the system to enact extreme and divisive legislation. They have failed to pass these measures into law by ordinary means, and are now attempting this end-run maneuver to have them written into our constitution. This is simply a failure by our legislature to govern!

In particular, the marriage amendment on this year’s ballot is a travesty. It is, in my opinion, the worst constitutional amendment to be brought before voters in my lifetime. It is nothing more than an attempt to discriminate against our own citizens, to forever limit the rights of our neighbors, our brothers and sisters, our sons and daughters--all because of the erroneous religious belief of some that, ‘my lifestyle is more right in God’s eyes than yours.’ As Minnesota State Representative Steve Simon said last year, “How many more gay people does God have to create before we accept that He wants them?�

I grew up believing that the purpose of our constitution was to protect individual and property rights for ALL Minnesotans. To now amend our constitution to forever favor the rights of some over the rights of others goes against the fabric of this great state that I thought I knew so well. If the amendment passes, its supporters may win a battle, but they will eventually lose the war. Please join me in voting NO this November.

Mick McGuire Montgomery, MN

FREE delivery on 10 units in Belle Plaine City Limits.

Prairie Farm Supply

-ONDAYn&RIDAY A M n P M %VENINGS !VAILABLE -ONDAYn&RIDAY A M n P M %VENINGS !VAILABLE

X *OR)ND MF !.O 0ROOF

INDD

2010ICKUP FROM NEW SIZE @

X St.*OR)ND MF !.O 0ROOF S. Meridian • Belle Plaine 115 Family Dentistry 0ICKUP FROM NEW SIZE @ (952) 873-6766 www.Jabsdentistry.com INDD

West Church Street • 873-4234

WEDNESDAY, october 24, 2012

Dear Editor, As I visit with Minnesotans across the state, many are surprised to learn that they never get to see the actual language of the two proposed changes to our state’s Constitution on their ballot. This seems odd to many voters given the importance of the Constitution as our state’s highest law but that is our current procedure.

Up until 20 years ago the full text of all proposed amendments was printed as a legal notice in local newspapers at least a month before each election so citizens could read and discuss what they were being asked to vote on. But the legislature ended this practice during a budget crunch.

This can be important if the proposed amendment has many different features and provisions like the proposed amendment on elections.

The actual language passed by the legislature would add these words to our Constitution: “All voters voting in person must present valid government-issued photographic identification before receiving a ballot. The state must issue photographic identification at no charge to an eligible voter who does not have a form of identification meeting the requirements of this section. A voter unable to present government-issued photographic identification must be permitted to submit a provisional ballot. A provisional ballot must only be counted if the voter certifies the provisional ballot in the manner provided by law.

All voters, including those not voting in person, must be subject to substantially equivalent identity and eligibility verification prior to a ballot being cast or counted.�

On our ballots we will see a question summarizing the first two sentences of the actual proposed amendment language.

The portions requiring “provisional ballots� and “substantially equivalent� verification of all in-person and absentee voters are not mentioned.

The words suggested by the legislature for printing on the ballot are: “Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to require all voters to present valid photo identification to vote and to require the state to provide free identification to eligible voters, effective July 1, 2013?�

Since Constitutional amendments cannot be changed by either the Governor or legislators, any change will have a very long-term and profound impact. Since Constitutional changes are essentially forever, voters should know what legislators are actually proposing.

Additional information for the proposed constitutional amend-

ments on this year’s ballot, including links to organizations representing many viewpoints, may be found at: www.mnvotes.org.

Sincerely, Mark Ritchie Secretary of State

Dear Editor, The last two years have not been easy ones for citizens of our area. In 2010 then candidate Kelby Woodard talked a good game, but his actions over the last two years as our State Representative have hurt many folks.

Middle class families, farmers and small business owners saw their property taxes increased because of the Republican-led legislature’s elimination of the Homestead tax credit.

Renters, including senior citizens on fixed incomes, saw their taxes go up when the renter’s tax credit was eliminated.

Our children’s education suffered when the legislature borrowed money from our schools.

We lost millions in tax dollars when they refused to compromise and forced a government shutdown. Many hard working Minnesotans were laid off and their families dealt with financial hardships because of it.

Now Representative Woodard is running for re-election, touting a State budget surplus that does not exist. In 2013 the legislature will face a $1 billion structural deficit and over $2 billion in unpaid debt due to borrowing from our schools.

DFL State House candidate Ryan Wolf understands that middle class families just cannot handle more policies like we’ve had the last two years.

Ryan, a father of two, believes in fighting for quality education for all children in the district. He will vote to see that the money which was borrowed from our schools is paid back and that these sort of budget “fixes� don’t happen again.

Ryan is a business owner and understands the struggles small businesses face. He would be a voice for our local businesses in the Minnesota State Legislature.

Ryan understands how divisive politics has become. He knows it’s time that folks on both sides do away with empty rhetoric and political games.

Please vote for someone who will work across the aisle and represent the people of the district over special interests - vote for Ryan Wolf for State Representative. Â Sincerely, Shawn Groth, Lonsdale, MN

THE HANDMADE MARKET

THE Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012 HANDMADE HANDMADE 9 THE a.m.THE ~ 3 p.m.

MARKET MARKET HANDMADE Sat., Oct. 27, 2012 MARKET 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

Our Bis Unique boutique tro27, wil2012 Saturday, Oct. l be d te af cr p nd roviding with ha s o u p e 9 a.m. ~ 3 p.m. or s, c m appucc items from inos, la e ! tt iqu ts utd e Our Bis an than 40 artis Unique bo m tro will s hvm d uc pro rseou! be with hand crafte idino g ps more c

Saturday, 2012 Unique boutique withOct. hand Our , awill m Bistro ppucbe items fro27, cinoproviding ttes St. Wenceslaus crafted items from more than lattes artists! cappuccinos, and mu s, la than 40soups, ch more !

Parish Activity~ 3 p.m. artists! and much more!

950Center a.m.

St. Wenceslaus

St. Wenceslaus

Activity ique E,Parish OCenter boutStreet ur Bistr queMain Uni227 Parish Activity Center o New crafted 227 pMain Street E, nd Prague

wil r Prague ith ha viding s l be w227 Newo Main Street E, oups more cappuc s from itemNew Prague cinos, la , ttes and mu 40 artists! SWSHandmadeMarket SWSHandmadeMarket than c h m or check out our Website: ore! or check out our Website: www.saintwenceslaus.org/school_index.html www.saintwenceslaus.org/school_index.html

St. Wenceslaus Parish Activity Center 227 Main Street E, New Prague

YOU ’RE INVITED or check out our Website:

SWSHandmadeMarket

for Sloppy Joes • Chips • Juice • Candy 4:00-6:00 p.m.

BEFORE - DURING & AFTER TRICKS & TREATS on Halloween

www.saintwenceslaus.org/school_index.html

First Presbyterian Church FREE WILL OFFERING

WEDNESDAY, october 24, 2012

Community Services

Nelson Ladd • Community Services Director 130 S. Willow St., Belle Plaine • www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Phone 873-2411 Pre-registration is needed for all programs and activities

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. SESSION 2: Wednesdays, Nov. 7–Dec. 19 (No Class Nov. 21) TIME: 6:30– 7:30pm AGES: 5 years old and up LOCATION: Chatfield Elem., Activity Room COST: $36.00/ session INSTRUCTOR: Linda Kroells INSTRUCTOR: Ruth Schwartz (16 years of experience)

YOUTH WRESTLING

Tigers to the mat!!! Belle Plaine Kid Wrestling is getting ready to start. This program is open to all kids grades K – 6th. Kids will learn the fundamentals of wrestling in a fast paced practice that will be challenging and fun. Practices will begin Monday, Nov. 26 at 6:30 pm in Chatfield Elementary. Practice will be Mondays and Thursday, 6:30–8pm. The cost is free and each wrestler will receive a t-shirt.

Questions Call: Jeff Bahr (952) 873-5462 Jeff Hoen (952) 8735424

ZUMBA!! AEROBICS

Zumba, it’s the hottest aerobic fitness craze, that’s all about dancing, party-style, to exhilarating music. A Zumba class is 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: Tuesdays, Oct. 30Dec 18 TIME: 7-8pm LOCATION: Oak Crest, Gym INSTRUCTOR: Kris Ann Kraus COST: Session 2: $35.00

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: Thursdays, Nov. 1-Dec. 13 (No class Nov. 22) TIME: 7-8pm LOCATION: Session 1: BPHS (North or South Gym) Session 2: Oak Crest, Gym INSTRUCTOR: Kris Ann Kraus COST: $25.00

FOCUS ON FIXED INCOME SEMINAR

Teaches the basics of bonds, the advantages of laddering and how fixed income may be part of your investment strategy. DATE: Thursday, Nov. 15 TIME: 7-8pm LOCATION: District Center, Rm. 202 INSTRUCTOR: Ashton Pankonin, Edward Jones Financial Advisor COST: FREE

NATIONAL EAGLE CENTER, Wabasha, MN

and strength of these great raptors cannot be denied. Now, imagine the ability to experience these majestic creatures up close and personal, with no bars or windows between you and one of nature’s marvels.

At the National Eagle Center these magical, life-changing encounters are available daily! Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, the National Eagle Center resides in a region containing one of the highest concentrations of Bald Eagles in the lower 48 states. The NEC’s distinctive 15,000 square-foot interpretive center features indoor and outdoor observation areas to watch Eagles in the wild, as well as changing interactive exhibits and displays that help you understand the significance of the Eagle throughout history and in cultures around the world. Experience the energy and enthusiasm of visitors and staff as you take in one of the Eagle education classes. Get up close and feel the breeze from Eagles’ wings! Lunch will be catered by Stacy’s Kitchen at the Eagle Center. Enroute home we will stop by LARK Toys, with over 20,000 square feet to explore... is one of the largest independent specialty toy stores in the country; featuring original pull toys, dolls & dollhouses, hand-carved carousel, gift shop, museum and much more!

We will have time to browse and a little shopping! DATE: Thursday, November 8 TIME: Depart at 8am (District Center) Return at 5pm COST: $58.00 (includes transportation, lunch & Eagle Center) DEADLINE: Nov. 2

ST PETER SWEDISH ART EXHIBIT AT GUSTAVUS ADULPHUS

The Hillstrom Museum of Art on the Gustavus Adolphus Campus presents “150 Years of Swedish Art.� The 44 pieces on display are from two of the most prestigious art museums in Sweden - the National Museum and the Modern Museum in Stockholm. While on campus, we will see Christ Chapel and the Paul T. Granlund sculptures. Christ Chapel is located in the center of campus as a symbol of the central place of faith at this church-related college. Each of the four entrances to the Chapel are graced with bronze sculptures and friezes by Paul T. Granlund. The four narthexes honor four Gustavus presidents. We will then have lunch at Whiskey River Emporium, situated along the Minnesota River. Our menu is half sandwich, cup of homemade soup, beverage and a small dessert. After lunch, we will meet a local guide and take a riding tour of St. Peter and hear about the culture of this village and the changes that have taken place over the years. It has been a gathering place from bluff to river bottom. Founded in 1853, it has retrained a historic community flavor and there are over forty sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places. DATE: Thursday, Nov. 15 TIME: Depart at 9am District Center) Return at 4:30pm COST: $52.00 (includes museum admission, lunch & transportation) DEADINE: Monday, Oct. 29

“SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS: ONE AT A TIME�

Working together to help each child succeed in school to the best of their ability. Parents, caregivers, and educators: join us for an evening of education and resources presented by a team of medical experts, school officials, and parents. The evening will feature keynote speaker Mike Mann, Raising Media Wise Kids and breakout topics for pre-K through Elementary and Middle School through High School. Save the date and register for this FREE event at www.priorlakesavagece. com or call 952.226.0080.

Registration is preferred but walkins are welcome. Dinner will be provided for registered guests (5:30-6 pm). CEU’s available.Cosponsored by St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Metropolitan Pediatrics, Park Nicollet Clinic, Southwest Suburban School District Consortium and Carver-Scott Community Education Consortium.

Thursday, November 8, 5:30-9 pm Prior Lake High School, 7575 150th Street West, Savage, MN

CLAY POCKETS (NEW!)

Anyone who has ever seen an Create a clay wall pocket using Eagle gliding high in the sky knows the slab roller. Choose from 3 why this amazing animal is the different wall pocket patterns or symbol of our country – the nobility design your own. You will be able

PAGE seven

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

to hang it on the wall and put a wide variety of things in the pocket.

We’ll use a variety of textures to create interesting designs on the outside. To finish the project we’ll add color by using a variety of colorful glazes. DATES: Mondays and Tuesday Oct. 29, 30, & Nov. 12 TIME: 3:15-4:30 pm AGES: Grades 3-6 LOCATION: Oak Crest Elem., Art Room INSTRUCTOR: Robin Banks COST: $25.00

CLAY SLAB HOUSE

(Back by popular demand!)

Using our slab roller and a milk carton, students will learn to create a house out of clay. Use your imagination to add extra details to your house. Then add the finishing touches by adding color using a variety of glazes. If you have taken this class before you are welcome to design your own blueprints for your house. DATES: Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday Dec. 3, 4, 5, & 17 TIME: 3:15-4:30 pm AGES: Grades 3-6 LOCATION: Oak Crest Elem., Art Room INSTRUCTOR: Robin Banks COST: $30.00

Scott West Panther Cubs wrestling will start on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. in the wrestling room at Jordan High School.

Wrestling will be held on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6-7:30 through the middle of March.

This group is a combination of Jordan and Belle Plaine grades K-6. Registrations will be taken the first two weeks of practice.

For more information, call Al at 612-290-0124 or al784@ frontiernet.net.

OLD LOG THEATER

“Little Red Riding Hood�

This funny and enchanting retelling of Charles Perrault’s classic fairy tale is a great way to introduce youngsters from kindergarten on up to the magic and fun of live theater – complete with music, colorful costumes, marvelous sets and professional actors. DATE: Friday, Dec. 28 TIME: Depart at 8:45 am (District Center) Return at 12 pm COST: $20.00 (includes ticket, snack & transportation) DEADLINE: Friday, Dec. 21

SESAME STREET LIVE

“Can’t Stop Singing�

Join the chorus for this toe tapping, finger snapping musical event! All you need is a song when Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Murray and all of your favorite Sesame Street friends bring the magic of music to life on stages big & small – and right into the audience! When Elmo gets his furry fingers on Abby Cadabby’s magic wand, there’s something in the air – and Sesame Street becomes a nonstop, all-singing, alldancing musical montage! Grover and Baby Bear sing their highs and lows, Cookie Monster sings fast and slow, Bert & Ernie converse in song and Murray makes mouth music for all to sing along! Learn why it feels good to sing a song, but why it feels good to stop, too! What will Elmo learn about the power of musical magic? Join the conga line to fun to find out! Sesame Street Live offers a fun-filled learning experience packed with the razzle-dazzle of interactive live performance, including up-close and personal interactions on the audience floor!

Adults will appreciate the high-tech stagecraft, cleverly written script, and music they’ll recognize and enjoy sharing with children, such as fun new parodies of “Shout� and “You Can’t Stop the Beat.� Play Zone is back by popular demand!

Come and play BEFORE the show.

DATE: Friday, Jan. 11 TIME: Depart at 8:45 am (District Center) Return at 2 pm COST: $18.00 (includes transportation & ticket for show) DEADLINE: Friday, Jan. 4, 2013

Kids Company

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 break and spring break. For more information call Doreen at 873-2415 ext. 3 Hours: 6am-6pm Summer; 6am-8:20am School days; 3pm6pm School days; Fees:One-time registration fee of $25.00, $3.50 per hour.

Check out the Fall Community Education Brochure for numerous youth enrichment activities and many sports camps/leagues.

Superintendent’s Update

Panther Cubs Wrestling Begins Oct. 30

One of the things that I try not to do is miss special birthdays and anniversaries. I did exactly that last week as an old library friend turned 60 years of age. I am talking about a book, not a person. It is however “some book�, possibly even a terrific book. Think about it. When was the last time you felt sad for a spider, possibly even shedding a tear? Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White has been a favorite of young readers for as long as I can remember. The animated film in 2006 rejuvenated interest in the story.

Here is the article that I ran across on the internet as I was catching up on some reading: http://www.npr. org/2012/10/15/162735079/somebook-charlottes-web-turns-60 It may be time that you re-visit this book and share it with your young readers. Follow it up with the DVD. We will gladly help you celebrate this birthday (even if it’s a little late).

Now while turning 60 is sort of a big deal, on October 18, Moby Dick

by Herman Melville turned 161.

Here is another book that has maintained its place in literary history.

It was not a sure thing. Moby Dick had some immediate popularity as did a couple other of Mr. Melville’s works. It was not until after his death in 1891 that his writing was rediscovered and proceeded to rise to their highest levels of popularity.

This might be one of those books that you often heard of or hear referred to, but never actually read it yourself. Or, it may simply have been a long time since you first read it. In either case, you may enjoy reading this book and seeing the reasons that it remains important today.

The Adult Book Club that meets here at the Belle Plaine Library on the 4th Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. is looking for new members. If you would like to join the club, stop at the library for more information.

Our next meeting is on October 25.

Join us for Fall Story Time this Friday, Oct 26. Our theme will be Halloween stories. Wear your costume.

On Thursday November 8, from 6-8 p.m. the Belle Plaine Library is holding a “Writing Life Memories� class. This class helps capture our life memories in written form. Lisa Jamison from Belle Plaine is doing this workshop and has done other workshops here at the library with children. She has been teaching this technique for 4 years now. I promise you will enjoy her presentation and beginning writing your memories. For more information, stop by the library for a brochure and sign up. This programs is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Library Hours: Sunday & Monday: Closed Tuesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday 1-8 p.m.

Thursday 1-8 p.m Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

School Menu

Parents Welcome Everyday

LUNCH

Thursday, Oct. 25 Cheesebread w/Marinara Sauce OR: Munchable, Lemon Garbanzo Bean Salad, Fresh Spinach w/Fat Free Ranch Drsng, Baby Carrots, Celery Sticks, Melon Slices, Mixed Fruit Friday, Oct. 26 Fish w/Cheese on WG Bun OR: Hot Dog on WG Bun w/Chili, Ketchup & Mustard, Glazed Carrots, Romaine Lettuce w/Fat Free Ranch Drsng, Diced Tomatoes, Jicama, Red Grapes, Apple Slices Monday, Oct. 29 Chicken Nuggets/WG Roll OR: Sloppy Joe on WG Bun, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Beets & Sweets, Romaine Lettuce w/Fat Free Ranch Drsng, Cherry Tomatoes, Jicama, Red Grapes, Mixed Fruit Tuesday, Oct. 30 Beef Lasagna w/WG Garlic Toast OR: Turkey BLT Wrap, Green Beans, Red Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Fresh Pineapple, Peaches Wednesday, Oct. 31 Corn Dog w/Ketchup & Mustard OR: Cravin Chicken Salad w/WG Dinner Roll, Baked Beans, Broccoli Florets, Baby Carrots, Radishes, Melon Slices, Apple Slices

By Dr. Kelly Smith

Good luck to our remaining fall sports as they begin tournament play this week. Our tennis team concluded their season several weeks ago when they lost in the second round of the Section tournament. Our football team played at Fairmont on Tuesday night in the first round of Section play-offs. Boys and girls cross country take part in the Section meet at Battle Creek Park in St. Paul on Thursday afternoon with the top 10 individuals and the top team advancing to the state meet. Our volleyball team received the number one seed in the North subsection and hosts Holy Family Catholic on Thursday night at 7 p.m. Good luck to all our teams and participants! We have had a great fall season.

Throughout the years, the Belle Plaine Schools has been blessed to have outstanding principals working on behalf of students and staff in our district and we have a great group of principals today. Principals play such as critical role in advancing the work of each individual building and in developing a culture of high academic attainment, so I was pleased to see a Proclamation from Governor Dayton come across my desk recently recognizing all Minnesota School Principals by proclaiming October as Principals Month. Thank you to each of our principals for the great work that you do on behalf of children every day! The following words are taken from the Proclamation sent by Governor Dayton.

Whereas: The vision, dedication, and determination of a principal provides the mobilizing force behind any school reform effort; and Whereas: Principals are often expected to be educational visionaries, instructional leaders, assessment experts, disciplinarians, community builders, public relations experts, budget analysts, facility managers, special programs administrators, and the guardians of various policy initiatives, while at the same time being entrusted with our young people, our most valuable resource; and Whereas: Principals set the academic tone for their schools and work collaboratively with teachers to develop and maintain high curriculum standards, mission statements, and performance goals and objectives; and Whereas: The Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association and the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals recognize outstanding school principals who have succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students and exemplary contributions to their profession; and Whereas: In coordination with national organizations and the United States Congress, the Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association and the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals have designated October, 2012 as Principals Month; and Whereas: Principals Month is an opportunity to recognize the contribution of all school principals and assistant principals to the success of students in Minnesota elementary and secondary schools, and to encourage increased awareness of school leadership in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education.

Now, therefore, I, Mark Dayton, Governor of Minnesota, do hereby proclaim October, 2012 as: Principals Month!

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!

www.belleplaineherald.com Belle Plaine High School

TIGERS OF THE WEEK Amara Meyer is the daughter of Janene & Chris Meyer. She is involved in volleyball, basketball, track, pep club & Tiger Target Team. She enjoys hanging with friends and family. She is undecided for her ca1MFBTF KPJO VT GPS B reer plans.

)PMJEBZ 0QFO )PVTF

Ivan Avila-Perez is the son of Mari Sela Nelson, Luis Avila & Todd Nelson. He enjoys working. He is planning to learn how to run and manage a DQ Restaurant &RIDAY $ECEMBER ST AM ^ PM from step-dad.

Üþ

3OUP #HILI #OOKIES #OFFEE #IDER WILL BE SERVED

CornerStone State Bank

State FarmÂŽ

Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710

Serving the community since 1882 Brett Holbrook Ins. Agency., Inc. 201 W. Main St., PO Box 87 Brett Holbrook, Agent, Lic. #IN-20264384 Belle Plaine, MN 56011 164 Commerce Drive Belle Plaine, MN 56011 (952) 873-2296 952-873-2228 Fax: 952-873-2595 www.statebankbp.com

Member FDIC

24 Hour Good Neighbor ServiceÂŽ

Reliable service you can trust.

CornerStone State Bank

406 E. Commerce 406 East Commerce Drive •Dr. Belle Plaine Belle Plaine 952-873-2500 952-873-2500

Hours:

Drive-up: 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday Lobby: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.

8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Friday

cornerstonestatebank.com

Belle Plaine High School

TIGER ACTIVITIES

Wednesday, Oct. 24

Tennis: Girls Varsity State Tourn.

TBD, TBA Reed-Sweatt Tennis Center-Minneapolis FFA National Convention 8:00am Indianapolis, IN

Center-Minneapolis FFA National Convention 8:00am Indianapolis, IN Halloween Dance 8:30 Nrth Gym

Saturday, Oct. 27

FFA National Convention 8:00am Thursday, Oct. 25 Indianapolis, IN Tennis: Girls Varsity State Tourn. Football Varsity Sectional Tourn. 7:00 TBD, TBA Reed-Sweatt Tennis @ High Seed Center-Minneapolis Sunday, Oct. 28 Baseball Open Gym 6:30am BP JH/ Tennis Banquet 6:00 BP JH/SH SH South Gym Commons FFA National Convention 8:00am Basketball Open Gym 6:30pm BP Indianapolis, IN JH/SH South Gym Cross Country Varsity Sectional Monday, Oct. 29 Tourn. 4:00 away vs. TBA Battle HS Choir Concert 7:00 BP JH/SH Creek Regional Park bus 1:45 North Gym Volleyball Varsity Sub Section Tourn.

Tuesday, Oct. 30 7:00 HFCHS @ BP HS South Gym Baseball Open Gym 6:30am BP JH/ Friday, Oct. 26 SH South Gym Tennis: Girls Varsity State Tourn. Volleyball Varsity Sub Section Tourn.

TBD, TBA Reed-Sweatt Tennis 6:00 away vs. TBA New Prague HS GO TIGERS! Please call the Belle Plaine High School with any questions 873-2403

4*/$&

4 .&3*%*"/ 45 Â… #&--& 1-"*/&

Serving...

The Lutheran Home, Medica Choice Care, Belle Plaine School District #716, MN. River Valley Special Education Co-op #993, Medical Assistance, Blue Plus/Blue Cross

PAGE EIGHT

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

Belle Plaine Woman Completes Hairstyling Program in New York The training took place Oct. 13-16 at Devachean Salon in New York City. Joining her on the trip were Pearl Salon owner Barb Demers and co-worker Carol Erath.

Volek, a graduate of Belle Plaine High School, said that 65 percent or more of all clients have some curl or wave pattern.

For more information, visit www.mydevacurl.com.

Carver-Scott Educational Co-op Holding Benefit Gala $1.7 million mountain of red ink during the past year. In addition to fees member districts paid to help erase much of the debt, CSEC has also made over $500,000 in budget reductions.

The co-op is also working on the sale of buildings to raise additional funds for operational expenses and to reestablish a fund balance moving forward.

The co-op is also impacted by school districts pulling students from the co-op’s alternative learning center (ALC) and opening their own ALCs, a move which took per-student funding with them.

CSEC is also continuing efforts to merge with the Minnesota River Valley Special Educational Co-op (MRVSEC), a union that will eventually bring a new name. The boards will consider three to five options before deciding on a new name.

Belle Plaine has been a member of the co-op since 1988 and MRVSEC since the 1970s.

What’s Happening

• Free College Planning Workshop on Sat., Oct. 27 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the BP Public Library. To reserve your seat, email richard.nead@ducerus. com • Belle Plaine Run Club, an informal running club for participants who desire to run, socialize, and motivate. For more information and times, call (952) 486-1903.

• City Council Meeting on November 5 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 The Group from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Wenceslaus Church, lower level, in New Prague.

Call Deacon Bob Wagner Minnesota (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.

Display Ad • B.P. Borough Riders Snowmobile ClubNetwork meets at Sparetime Tavern in Belle Plaine at 7 p.m.

YourSocietynewspaper 1st Thursday of the Month: B.P. Historical Open Meeting at 7 agreed p.m. at the Belle Plaine Library Novemberhas through April. to par4th Monday of the Month: Support Group: for ticipateWomen's in theConnection 2x2 Cancer. For more information contact the 'Ask St. Francis' info. line @ (952) Display Ad Network 403-2000 program by running 2nd Tuesday of the Month: Belle Plaine Lions/General Membership Meeting at Duets in Belle Plaine, at 7 p.m.these ads in the main • Minnesota Valley Riders Saddle Clubnews (MVR) monthlyofmeeting section your at 7:30 p.m. at Neil's Pub Rustic Room. Join in planning and participating in area newspaper (not the horse related activities. classified section of • Valley Garden Club: meets monthly. Location varies, see bpgardeners.blogspot. com or call Anne Buesgens (507) 248-3666. your newspaper). At 2nd Wednesday of the Month - Scotttimes, Soil and advertisers Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors monthly meeting at 8 p.m. at their office in may request specifthe Scott County Extension and Conservation Center atathe Scott County ic section.

However, Fairgrounds in Jordan. For more information, call Shelly at (952) 873-5412.

2nd Thursday of the Month: Sons of the American theAmerican decisionLegion, is ultiLegion & Auxiliary Mtg. at 7 p.m. at themately Vet's Club.up to each 2nd and 4th Thursday of each Month: New Prague Area Toastmasters newspaper.

Ads mayAve. No. meet from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the New Prague City Hall, 118 Central need to be decreased Join to develop and enhance your speaking, communication, and leadership skills. For more information, call Carolyn slightly at (952) 873-4489. in size to fit 2nd Friday of the Month: Steak Fry at the Belle Plaine Vet’s Club, Steak your column sizes. or Shrimp, 5:30-8 p.m.

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

3rd Tuesday of the Month: Sportsman'sPlease Club Meeting the Vets do notatbill for Club in Belle Plaine at 7 p.m. For more information,these call Maynhardt (952) 873-4395. ads. If you have • La Leche League Support Meetings at 7 p.m. at Queen of Peace Hospital for questions, please breastfeeding mothers. For more information, contact Laura (952)call 200-9042 or MNA at 800/279Kristin (952) 873-2049.

3rd Thursday of the Month: VFW Auxiliary at 7you. p.m. at the Vets 2979.meeting Thank Club. VFW Men at 7:30 p.m. at the Club.

‘Trunk-or-Treat’ at Zion Lutheran Zion Lutheran Church and School in Cologne will present “Trunk-or-Treat” on Friday, Oct. 26 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Attendees can decorate the trunk of their vehicle (G-rated with church-appropriate theme) and kids can trick-or-treat their way around the parking lot.

Concessions will be available and proceeds will go toward the

school’s grades 7-8 field trip to Washington, D.C. Set up will start at 6 p.m. and the event is open to the public.

Prizes will be handed out for the best costumes and car display.

There will also be a carvedpumpkin contest. Bring your already-carved pumpkin for display and a chance to win a prize.

Home Building & Remodeling

Gary Crosby Construction LLC

(continued from page 19)

3 Waterville-Elysian-Morristown against No. 6 St. Peter.

The South Subsection championship will precede the North Subsection championship on Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. at Gustavus.

The winners of that doubleheader will return to Gustavus for the section championship at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3.

The Tigers hope some postseason success, most notably a state tournament berth, will wipe away the frustration of last Monday’s and Tuesday’s home losses against Waconia and Mayer Lutheran, the latter of which cost Belle Plaine a share of the conference championship with the Mayer Lutheran as the Crusaders captured the title outright with the victory. The Belle Plaine loss to Mayer Lutheran win was also costly to LS-H, which like the Tigers, was hoping for a share of the title. The Giants won their MRC finale to finish second with a 6-1 record.

The Tigers, following back-toback unbeaten seasons in the MRC, finished third at 5-2 Mayer Lutheran 3, Tigers 0 Mayer Lutheran was the one to successfully finish off very competitive sets one and two and use that momentum to a 25-23, 25-21, 25-17 triumph last Tuesday night.

“Of course, we are disappointed in our loss to Mayer Lutheran. However, Mayer deserves credit as they have a great team, led by several returning players from last year’s state tournament team,” said Belle Plaine coach Cassie Wolpern. “We’ve struggled to get some wins lately indeed, but that isn’t our focus. We aren’t playing poorly. We are actually playing well, just struggling to keep our leads at the end of sets. This is a team and mental issue that we are working on. We have had several great teams on our schedule this year, some we’ve beat and some we haven’t. The only thing to do now is dissect our weaknesses, strengthen as a team and get ready for a sure-to-be exciting playoff run. Although the latest results may not show it, we’re in decent shape right now.”

Jordan Going and Mariena Hayden led Belle Plaine with eight kills apiece. Not far behind in what was another balanced attack for the Tigers were Haley Fogarty with seven and Kirsten Johnson and Marykay

Nasby with six apiece. Amara Meyer added two.

Hayden also led the team in digs with nine, followed by Fogarty (8) and Claire Otto (6). Nasby, Johnson and Devin Lehman each had four. Johnson and Lehman had 19 and 12 set assists, respectively. Elizabeth Johnson had two ace serves.

Chaska Tournament The Tigers made their annual end-of-the-regular season trip to the always tough Chaska Tournament on Saturday, where they won three of four matches en route to placing fifth in the 12-team field.

Belle Plaine started the tourney by splitting its two matches in pool play, defeating New Life Academy of Woodbury 25-17, 25-18 before losing to Class 3A power Eagan 17-25, 18-25.

The Tigers rebounded in their afternoon matches with sweeping victories over the MRC’s one-two teams this year, Mayer Lutheran and LS-H. They toppled the Giants 25-18, 25-21 and the Crusaders 25-16, 25-21 to complete the regular season with an overall record of 21-7.

Eagan, ranked No. 3 in the state in Class 3A, won the tournament, defeating Class 2A’s No. 2-ranked Stewartville in the championship 25-20, 25-20.

“We started a little sluggish in pool play as we tried to implement a few new things we’ve been working on,” Wolpern said. “We played poorly in the first set against Eagan but began to compete in the second set, gaining good momentum into playoffs.

“Our playoff bracket included both conference rivals, LSH and Mayer Lutheran, and I couldn’t have been happier with how our team responded,” Wolpern continued. “I’m sure with a little motivation for revenge, our girls flipped a switch and some specific things we’ve been working on all season finally clicked. It was a very even effort by our entire team all afternoon, playing well and giving us the boost we need to roar into playoffs.”

Leading in combined kills over the four macthes for Belle Plaine were Hayden (23), Fogarty (22), Going (18), Johnson (16), Nasby (12) and Meyer (9). Otto and Fogarty had the most digs with 33 and 31, respectively.

REAL ESTATE • INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES

Windows Any Size Pole Barn! OVER 25 YEARS Siding Custom Built Cabinets! EXPERIENCE & 10/21/2012 beginning METRO Additions

Call - 612-245-6363 Email - Gary2731@hotmail.com LIC.# 20626629

Linda Thielbar GRI-Realtor

952-826-9459 Good Guys Wear Black

www.LindaThielbar.com E-Mail: LindaThielbar@edinarealty.com

Kristy Buesgens Full Service REALTOR 5% COMMISSION

®

kristybuesgens@kubesrealty.com Cell:612-382-1433 Now serving you full time!

Realtor Senior Advisor

2x2 & 2x4 ads to run ONE TIME, the week beginning 10/21/2012 etro South New Name Same Water Systems Great

formerly Metro South EcoWater of Prior Lake

Service

Sales • Rental • Service Servicing EcoWater, Lindsay, Whirlpool, GE, Morton, Kenmore, Northstar & Most Brands

South Water Systems etro

Water Treatment System

Tune-Up Special

50+ Years in Business!

952-447-2160 5333 160th St. • Prior Lake

$

5995

Complete system evaluation, basic water test, reset timer, 50 lbs. salt & resin bed treatment. Parts extra.

etro South Water Systems

W

2x4 ads to run ONE TIME, the week

(continued from page 1) inter-disciplinary sciences. perform the assigned task.

“We kind of have a void with Robotics is increasing in popmath and science opportuni- ularity to the point the Minneties,” said David Kreft, the ju- sota State High School League nior-senior high’s principal. recognizes it as a varsity-level Prior Lake High School has activity, like One Act Play. agreed to serve as a mentor Students will have the opportuschool to Belle Plaine. The nity to earn a varsity letter on a Prior Lake team started in 2007 team. In addition to the lessons with 21 students on one team. in math, science and engineerToday, Prior Lake has 48 stu- ing, students will also be forced dents in the program working to work together in a team setat two different levels, said ting.

Joe Passofaro, the Prior Lake “This program is too big for team’s founding advisor. any one person to do on their He believes the robotics pro- own,” Passofaro said. “That’s gram can be “life-changing.” by design.”

Passofaro has seen Prior Lake Because the MSHSL sponsors High School students win ac- the event, all teams compete at ceptance into prestigious en- the regional level. From there, gineering programs and jobs the top teams advance to statewith aerospace and computer level competition, Passofaro companies in part because of said. How advanced the Belle their experience in the robotics Plaine program could be, he program. said, “depends on your aspirations. What are your objec‘It Could be Mayhem’ tives? How big do you want it A robot a Prior Lake team to be?” built for competition is tenta- Kreft attended a MSHSL tively scheduled to be at the meeting on robotics last spring, junior-senior high during lunch while he was principal at periods Tuesday. Kreft hopes it Springfield High School. While will be an incentive to spark in- Springfield was too small for terest here. the program, Kreft believes the “It could be mayhem, but it robotics program “would be a will get kids curious about it a good fit for Belle Plaine.” chance to see it,” he said.

Teams generally range from a Students interested in math, half-dozen on the small end to engineering and science are as many as 30. The most sucamong the most likely to be cessful teams, Kreft said, are drawn to the program. The dis- between 12 and 24 members. trict would also have to hire an The program requires about advisor to guide the team, Kreft $6,500 in startup costs. Onsaid. going costs are about $5,000 Students in the program will annually. Grants from privatebuild a robot from a kit the sector companies and NASA school purchases. At kick-off are available to help with the events held simultaneously in funding. cities around the state -- Manka- The district starts kids usto, Minneapolis, Duluth -- Jan. ing their creativity to building 6, participating teams will all things on their own. A Lego learn the tasks their robots must club operates after school at perform, like shooting a basket- Oak Crest. At the junior-senior ball. high level, the number of interThe kickoff event gives teams ested students will determine if six weeks to build their robot the proposal moves forward. and prepare it for competition. “We don’t have any skin in the At state competitions, teams are game until we buy a kit,” Kreft judged on how well their entries said.

W

The Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative (CSEC) is holding a fund-raiser gala Friday at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska to raise money for its foundation.

The event begins at 5:30 with a 90-minute social hour (appetizers, cash bar), silent auction and music by the Nick Haas Trio. A dinner program will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. followed by a live auction at 9 p.m. Call (651) 955-7199 to reserve a spot for dinner.

Proceeds from the gala will go towards scholarships to help graduating students with their post-secondary education plans, transportation and child care services for teen parents so they can finish their educations, support for career and job skills, and support for an online high school.

The gala for the fund-raiser comes at a time when educational cooperative has made significant progress erasing a

Volleyball

Robotics

W

C a y c i e Volek of Belle Plaine, hairstylist/esthetican at The Pearl Salon in Shakopee, completed DevaCurl exclusive training to become a DevaCurl Inspired Stylist with concentration on cutting curly hair and offering clients individual Curl solutions.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2012

Must present coupon at time of order. Valid with coupon.

Not valid with other offers. Expires October 31, 2012

Better water flows from better thinking!

Softeners • Filtration Drinking Systems • Non-Electric • 24/7 Soft Water • Unmatched Efficiency • Iron - Rust - Odor Removal • Free Water Analysis • We Service All Makes

Independent Authorized Dealer

Haferman Water Conditioning, Inc. (952) 447-8120 www.hafermanwater.com

Todd M. Coryell James Anderson Attorney at Law

Attorney at Law

John M. Skubitz Attorney at Law

Kelsey L.Davis Attorney at Law

• Real Estate • Estate Planning • Family Law • Personal Injury • DWI/Criminal Defense • Business Law 100 E. Main St., Suite 130 • Belle Plaine, MN 56011

(952) 873-3343

Website: www.andersonskubitz.com Hours: M-F 9:00am-5:00pm or by appointment

WEDNESDAY, october 24, 2012

cards of thanks

garage sale

childcare

Thanks to all our relatives, friends and neighbors for the cards, memorials, flowers, plants, food and other acts of kindness during our time of sorrow.

Thanks to Rose and all the staff at Kolden Funeral Home for their help and guidance.

Thanks to Pastor's Meyer and Zeitler for their visits, prayers, comforting words and support. Thank you Trinity ladies for serving the luncheon. Thanks also to the organist, janitor and anyone we may have missed.

Your kindness will always be remembered.

God Bless you all, Family of Violet Vinkemeier

Garage Sale – only $1.00 a Bag! Fall Community Clothing Swap Saturday Oct 27th, 812. OLP Parish Hall, 215 N. Chestnut St. Shop for only $1.00 a bag, Donate your clothing, Volunteer your time. No need to donate in order to shop.

Call Mary at 873-6945 with questions. All proceeds to benefit the Belle Plaine Good Samaritan Fund.

Memories & Milestones Academy currently has openings in Belle Plaine. Call today to discuss your child care/preschool needs. Now enrolling in our preschool and pre-k classrooms!

(952) 873-3331.

TF

The family of Tim Straub wishes to thank all of the community, friends and relatives who have offered love and support during this time. We appreciate the Kolden Funeral Home for the excellent care throughout. Heartfelt thanks to Barb and Art Straub, Gerry Meyer and Charlie More for helping make Tim’s memorial service special.

Gratefully, Mary and the Straub Family

help wanted

Many thanks to everyone who helped, supported and attended the Fall Festival at St. Joseph Parish, Henderson, on Oct.14 It was a cool fun day.

~From the Festival Committee. for sale Beautiful black dirt: Reasonable Price.

Delivery Available.

(952) 873-6866. TF

9Mm Ruger, P95DC; His & Hers 26 in. Huffy Bikes; Experience greatly 97' Ford Truck F250 preferred but not nec- XLT. (507) 514-5723. essary. Counter sales 10/24/12 full-time or part-time help for deliveries.

Stop in at Napa Auto help wanted Parts of Belle Plaine to apply.

5/2/12

Full-time & Part-Time Help wanted:

Drivers: Make $63,000.00yr or more, $1,200.00 Orientation Completion Bonus & $1,000.00 Driver Referral Bonus!

CDL-A OTR Exp. Req. Call Now: 1-888-6351678.

10/31/12

PAGE nine

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

10/24/12

storage Heated & Secure Muscle Car, Motorcycle Storage: (612) 327-6722 or (952) 356-4969. TF

Storage for Rent: Boats, Cars,

Motorcycles.

Call Brad Schultz (952) 873-6700, day; 8734530, night.

TF

help wanted

HELP WANTED

COUNTER Cook: Self motivated.

SALES Flexible hours. Call (952) 457-1284.

10/24/12

Drivers-Regional Dedicated Lanes.

Fleet Expansion! $1500 Sign-On! 1-800-973-9161 or www.heyl.net Heyl Truck Lines. 11/7

The City of Cologne, MN (pop. 1,450) is seeking a City Administrator. Under city policy direction is responsible to the Mayor-City Council for the general administration of city business. Supervises all city departments and creates an annual general, enterprise, and capital budget. Qualifications: Preferably a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field with a minimum of three years of public administration experience, Banyon Data Systems Software experience and Municipal Clerk Certification. Current wage range: $4,500 - $6,500 monthly. Applications available at City of Cologne 1211 Village Parkway, Cologne MN 55322 or at www.ci.cologne.mn.us Application deadline is 4:30 PM Monday 11/12/2012.

Apply in person at

Steffen Hardware

Daycare has Openings all ages, 7am-6pm, daily preschool and crafts, fenced yard, new play area. Call Amanda (612) 6361027.

TF

mattresses & furniture

30-75% off Queen pillow top mattress sets starting at $195. (507) 351-0709. www.mankatomattressman.com TF

As Corrections Officer, you will work directly with adult offenders enforcing & upholding MN Statutes & constitutional standards relating to the detention, custodial care, custody, & control of adult inmates in a 24/7, direct-supervision operation. MQs: Requires equivalency of HS graduation & 2 years of post-secondary training or education in corrections, criminal justice, social science, or the military. One must possess a valid driver’s license & be 18 years of age. Hiring Range: $20.35/hr to $23.94/hr-DOQ. Hiring Range: $20.35/hr to $23.94/hr-DOQ. Rating: Training & Experience. Final selection will include an oral interview, background investigation, physical exam, drug testing & psychological evaluation.

Closing Date: 11/01/12. Obtain application from Scott County Employee Relations at (952) 496-8890 or from the internet at (www.co.scott.mn.us). EOE TTY/TDD: (952) 496-8170 Let’s Work Together.

Assistant Fitness Instructor The Fitness Center, owned and operated by Mayo Clinic Health System, has an opening for an Assistant Fitness Instructor. The assistant fitness instructor: t "TTJTUT HVFTUT PG 5IF 'JUOFTT $FOUFS JO QSPQFS VTF of equipment and fitness techniques and orients new members to the facility. t 1FSGPSNT QSPQFS DMFSJDBM TBGFUZ NBJOUFOBODF BOE PUIFS support roles as needed to maintain the facility. t 4VQFSWJTFT mUOFTT BSFB VTJOH IJHI TUBOEBSE PG DVTUPNFS TFSWJDF t 1FSGPSNT MJHIU IPVTFLFFQJOH EVUJFT Education: )JHI TDIPPM EJQMPNB PS FRVJWBMFOU SFRVJSFE Certification: $13 "&% DFSUJmDBUJPO SFRVJSFE 'PS NPSF JOGPSNBUJPO BOE UP BQQMZ POMJOF WJTJU mayoclinichealthsystem.org.

New Prague .BZP $MJOJD )FBMUI 4ZTUFN JT BO BGmSNBUJWF BDUJPO BOE FRVBM PQQPSUVOJUZ FEVDBUPS BOE FNQMPZFS

Gather up the kids and head to the Stans Museum for some great family fun! Listen to the story Plumply, Dumply Pumpkin by Mary Serfozo then decorate gourds and small pumpkins to take home.

Join the Scott County Historical Society on Saturday, Oct. 27 for “Halloween Kids Kraft� from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Registrations required for this free event. You can call 952-4450378 or e-mail the museum at info@scottcountyhistory.org.

Admissions to the museum and research library are free

Apartment Now Available Cardinal Ridge Apartments

1 Bedroom 62 & Older or Disabled Rent Based on Income Noon Meals 5 days/week Equal Housing Opportunity

4 BedRoom, 2BA, Great location w/much open space. Central A/C. Available Now. $1,100/mo. 228 S. Elk St., Belle Plaine. (612) 599-2595.

10/24/12

Get your Wednesdays off to a good start... read the Belle Plaine Herald

952-873-6215

BETH FLAHERTY BAUER PAYROLL SERVICE HANDYMAN SERVICE, 305 South Market Street Belle Plaine, MN 56011

952-873-6826

email: bflaherty55@hotmail.com

201 N. Meridian Belle Plaine

LLC

Construction & Repair Services

Jeff Bauer

Quality Work at a Reasonable Price!

612-598-2488 Belle Plaine FREE ESTIMATES!

Mike’s Window Washing Service

952-873-2313

Phone: (507) 665-3201 Cell: (507) 327-5539

Serving the surrounding area If you want your windows done right, Call Mike for affordable window cleaning.

INN & SUITES

FRONT DESK CLERK PT 1-3 DAYS A WEEK

Looking for hard working, detail oriented adults.

Our team members are rewarded with: • Flexible Schedules • Friendly co-workers • Premium wages For immediate consideration apply with-in!

Matthew’s Roofing and Renovations L.L.C. *LICENSED*BONDED*INSURED *FREE ESTIMATES* Residential and Commercial Contracting, Subcontracting, New Construction, Remodeling, Additions, Garages, Basements, Decks, Drywall, Gutters All types of Roofing, Siding and Windows Call Matthew Kes @ 612-207-4554

STATEWIDE

US HWY 169, Belle Plaine 952-873-6017

this day too. The Scott County Historical Society is located at 235 Fuller Street South in Shakopee.

Offered on a regular monthly schedule, Kids Kraft engages children through pictures, stories and hands-on activities for children 4-8 years old. This program introduces children to museums, promotes reading, and incorporates fun, “oldfashioned� hands-on crafts that families can enjoy together.

Kids Kraft takes place the last Saturday of every month, October through April (except December) at 10:30 a.m.

for rent

larger 2br in well maintained 7-plex. New carpet, paint. Air/fans/garage.

Pet friendly. $730/mo.

(612) 716-4036. 10/24/12

Classes Oct. 27 Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague is offering Heartsaver CPR from 8 a.m. to noon and First Aid from 12:30-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 in the Jameen Mape Conference Center.

The Heartsaver CPR class is designed to teach CPR for victims of all ages, automatic external defibrillator (AED) use and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction.

The First Aid class will include first aid basics and instruction on medical, injury and environmental emergencies.

For cost information and to register for either of these classes, call the public affairs department at 952-758-8956.

for rent

taking applications for rent 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home includes garage. $1,200/mo. plus utilities. Call Mary (612) 598-7771.

10/24/12

2 BedRoom Apt. near downtown. City water, sewer & garbage paid. Single car garage included. No pets. $650/mo. (952) 200-5809.

TF

Retail: 600 sq. ft. $500/mo.

Totally refurbished, located at 106 N. Meridian St., BP.; 2BR Apt. $600/mo located at 102 W. Main St., BP. Call (612) 4908933, Dan, or (612) 490-8698, Pat. TF

home for rent, 2 BR, 1.5 BA, attached 2-car garage, corner Orchard Street lot, tons of storage Townhomes in space. Newer home.

Belle Plaine, Well built. $1,100/mo. Now taking applica(612) 508-2072. 10/31/12 tions for 2 & 3BR units. 2BR rent: $715/ 1 br in 7-Plex, mo; 3BR rent: $815/ Completely remod- mo. Must be income eled. Air/fans/storage eligible under Sect. 42 room. Large yard. guidelines. For rental Most utilities. Pet information call (952) friendly. $630/mo. 445-2001.

TF (952) 447-2919. 10/24/12

SERVICES Dr. Gregory Dvorak, D.D.S.

136 West Main Street New Prague, MN 56071 (952) 758-3003 After Hours: (952) 758-4554 M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Early Morning or Evenings by appointment “Gentle Dental Care�

BRAD’s

Barber Shop

106 S. Meridian • Belle Plaine

952-873-6700

8

$

00

Kids Haircuts

for age 19 & under

nice spacious 3 br Home with garage in Le Sueur. No pets/smoking.

References required. $750/mo. + utilities. (507) 6653857.

TF

Buesgens Septic Services

Septic Pumping/Maintenance 952-873-2208 Portable Restrooms

952-873-2208 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC William “Bill� Paige-Evans, M.A. L.P. Licensed Psychologist

Serving the behavioral health and mental health needs of individuals, couples and families for over 25 years.

200 N. Meridian Street, Belle Plaine 952-847-0410 • wpaigeevans@hotmail.com www.empathic.com/empathic/pro/william_paige-evans

THE JONAS CENTER www.thejonascenter.com

Formerly O’Brien Heating

Furnace & Air Conditioning Sales & Service

Providing Individual, Marriage

Furnace & & Family Therapy Air Conditioning Formerly O’Brien Heating

& Service Glencoe, Litchfield, Week of October 21, 2012 Offices inSales Belle Plaine, Cologne and Burnsville Central South North Phone: Metro 320-864-6139 or 952-361-9700 4 .BJO 4U Â… -F4VFVS 4 .BJO 4U Â… -F4VFVS Lic.# BC20609224

Geothermal • Solar Air Filters • Duct Cleaning www.gopherheating.com XXX PCSJFOIFBUJOH DPN

BELLE PLAINE HERALD

Scott County Sheriff’s Office CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Currently filling intermittent/on-call positions that work 1-2 shifts per week on average; includes shift work to cover a 24/7 operation; work hours include evenings, nights, overnights, weekends, & holidays.

Halloween Kids Kraft Oct. 27 CPR, First Aid

Geothermal • Solar Air Filters • Duct Cleaning

XXX PCSJFOIFBUJOH DPN jjonas@thejonascenter.com

HENDERSON INDEPENDENT

HELP WANTED

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

MISCELLANEOUS

ATTN: COMPUTER WORK Work from anywhere 24/7. Up to $1,500 part time to $7,500/mo. Full time. Training provided. www.workservices2.com

CONTRACT SALESPERSONS Sell aerial photography of farms, commission basis, $7,000-$10,000/ month.

Proven product and earnings. Travel required. More info at msphotosd.com or call 605/882-3566

DISH NETWORK Starting at $19.99/month Plus 30 Premium Movie Channels Free for 3 Months! Save! & Ask About same day installation! Call – 866/785-5167

AUTOS WANTED

CANADA DRUG CENTER is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 90 percent on all your medication needs. Call today 866/927-9566 for $25.00 off your first prescription and free shipping.

HELP WANTED - SALES WANTED: LIFE AGENTS Earn $500 a day, great agent benefits.

Commissions paid daily. Liberal underwriting. Leads, leads, leads. Life insurance license required. Call 888/713-6020

HELP WANTED - DRIVERS SEEKING CLASS A CDL drivers to run 14 central states. 2 years over the road experience required. Excellent benefit package. Call 701/221-2465 or 877/472-9534 www.pbtransportation.com OTR DRIVERS Sign on bonus $1,000-$1,200. Up to 45 CPM. Full-time positions with benefits. Pet policy. O/O’s welcome! deBoer Transportation 800/825-8511 www.deboertrans.com Your ad here!

Only $249 to reach a statewide audience of 3 million readers!!! 1-612-332-8844

DRIVER $0.01 increase per mile after 6 months.

Choose your hometime: Weekly, 7/on-7/off, 14/on-7/off. Requires 3 months recent experience.

800/414-9569 www.driveknight.com TRUCK/TRAILER TECHNICIANS J&R Schugel, Inc. - Tomah, WI or New Ulm, MN. Benefits & uniforms provided.

Must have tools. Willing to train. Email HR@jrschugel.com or call 507/233-5127

CASH FOR CARS: All cars/trucks wanted. Running or not! Top dollar paid. We come to you! Any make/ model. Call for instant offer: 800/871-9145

AUCTIONS HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTION Bruce Lindgren Estate, Bemidji, MN. Saturday Oct. 27th 8:30 A.M. Entire excavating company, Backhoes, Bobcats, trackhoes, dump trucks, rock crusher, dozers, etc. www.maineventauctions.com

LAND AUCTIONS 2 CLAY COUNTY MN LAND AUCTIONS in the Heart of the RRV. 432 acres near Georgetown, MN, 5 parcels of excellent crop land. 291 acres near Ulen, MN, 2 parcels, excellent soils, lucrative manure contract. Steve Link, Pifer’s Auction & Realty 701/361-9985 stlink@pifers.com 877/700-4099 www.pifers.com

MISCELLANEOUS SAVE 65 PERCENT & get 2 free gifts when you order 100 percent guaranteed, delivered–to- thedoor Omaha Steaks - Family Value Combo now only $49.99. Order today 888/740-1912 use code 45069SLD or www.OmahaSteaks.com/fvc19

DONATE YOUR CAR Truck or Boat to heritage for the blind. Free 3 day vacation, tax deductible, free towing, all paperwork taken care of 888/485-0398 SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS Win or pay nothing! Start your application in under 60 seconds. Call today! Contact Disability Group, Inc. Licensed attorneys & BBB accredited. Call 877/666-5380 THE BEST RADIANT floor heat water tubing. Outdoor wood & coal burning furnaces. All stainless steel, lifetime warranty. Free estimates, guaranteed lowest prices. www.mikesheating.com 800/446-4043

YOUR AD HERE!

One phone call & only $249 to reach a statewide audience of 3 million readers!!!

1-612-332-8844

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

PAGE ten

Legal Notices state of minnesota county of scott district court Judicial District: first Court File Number: 70-CV-12-17608 Case Type: Harassment Notice of Issuance of Harassment Order For Relief by Publication Tom Nguyen, Petitioner vs.

Terrance Griep, Respondent To Respondent named above: You are hereby notified that a Harassment Order For Relief has been issued in the above matter.

You may request a hearing on this matter if you file a Request For Hearing with the Court within 45 days of issuance of the Harassment Order For Relief. You may obtain a copy of the Harassment Order For Relief from the court administrator’s office at the following address: Scott County District Court, Government Center, 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee, MN 55379 Failure to appear at a scheduled hearing or to obtain a copy of the Harassment Order For Relief will not be a defense to prosecution for violation of the Court’s order.

Dated: October 18, 2012 By: Audrey K. Brown Court Administrator/Deputy Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, October 24, 2012.

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 6, 2005 MORTGAGOR: Corey A. Ecklund and Anne M Ecklund, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 14, 2005 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A723654.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee for JPM ALT 2006-A2.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100139104915456893 LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2752 Pampas Court, Shakopee, MN 55379.

TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 27-3430730.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 9, Block 5, Greenfield, Scott County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $368,000.00.

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $467,676.39 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: October 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on April 23, 2013, unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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

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

DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: August 22, 2012 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 30-11415 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 29 and September 5, 12, 19, 26 and October 3, 2012.

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until December 11, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN, in said county and state.

Dated: October 18, 2012.

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 - 30-11415 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, October 24, 2012.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 9, 2004 MORTGAGOR: Jena A. Petsch, a single person and Jason M. Yates, a single person.

MORTGAGEE: U.S. Bank National Association.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded April 27, 2004 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A653697.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: U.S. Bank National Association RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank Home Mortgage, a division of U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4017 Willowwood Street, Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 253260100 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot Two (2), Block Two (2), Third Addition to Westbury Ponds COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $176,540.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $162,273.46 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: August 2, 2012 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 February 4, 2013, 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: June 6, 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 19-52-2012 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, June 13, 20, 27 and July 4, 11 and 18, 2012.

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until October 4, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN, in said county and state.

Dated: August 20, 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 19-52-2012 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, August 22, 2012.

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until December 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN, in said county and state.

Dated: October 19, 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 19-52-2012 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, October 24, 2012.

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 7, 2004 MORTGAGOR: David M. Kortes and Roberta J. Kortes, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Minnesota Guaranty Mortgage.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded October 19, 2004 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 675299.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association s/b/m to Chase Home Finance, LLC s/b/ m to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Minnesota Guaranty Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3284 Foxtail Trail Northwest, Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 254120080 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 4, Block 2, The Wilds 6th Addition COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $333,700.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $295,532.46 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: November 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the

property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on May 6, 2013, unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: September 5, 2012 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 - 12-004268 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, September 19, 26 and October 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2012.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Date: September 11, 2012 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 1. Default has occurred in the conditions of the Mortgage dated March 23, 2007 executed by Michele Dolan Goodspeed and Kevin James Goodspeed, wife and husband, as mortgagors, to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as mortgagee, and recorded on April 23, 2007 as Document Number A770758, in the Office of the Recorder of Scott County, Minnesota. The land described in the Mortgage is not registered land.

2. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $121,000.00.

3. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part thereof.

4. No mortgagor has been released from financial obligation on the mortgage.

5. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage, and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes.

6. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage is $129,930.11.

7. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the land described as follows: Legal Description: Real property in Scott County, Minnesota, described as follows: the West 40 feet of Lot 9, Block 20, City of Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota.

Parcel #27-001132-0 will be sold by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota, at public auction on November 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the office of the Scott County Sheriff, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, Minnesota.

8. The mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m.

May 8, 2013, if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Sec. 580.30, the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Sec. 580.23, or the redemption period is not reduced under section 582.032.

9. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagors or Mortgagors’ personal representatives or assigns is 6 months after the date of sale.

10. 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 M I N N E S O TA 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. 11.

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT, INCLUDING A DEBT DISCHARGED BY A BANKRUPTCY, WHICH DEBT IS SECURED BY THE MORTGAGE, AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL MORTGAGEE IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Foreclosure Data required by Minn.

Stat. Sec. 580.025 1. Property Address: 330 1st Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 2. Transaction Agent: Not Applicable 3. Name of Mortgage Originator (Lender): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 4. Residential Servicer: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 5. Tax Parcel Identification Number: 27-001132-0 6. Transaction Agent’s Mortgage ID Number: Not Applicable Wells Fargo Bank, National Association Attorneys for Mortgagee James T. Keig STEPHENSON, SANFORD & THONE, P.L.C. Suite 220, 1905 East Wayzata Boulevard Wayzata, MN 55391 (952) 404-2100 7-2646 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, September 19, 26 and October 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2012.

WEDNESDAY, october 24, 2012 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT IN DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Appointment of Receiver and Foreclosure by Action Court File # 70-CV-12-13047 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE CornerStone State Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

Kelly L. Burger and Jeffrey J. Burger, Defendants NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of a Judgment and Decree entered in the above-entitled action on the 18th day of September, 2012 a certified copy of which has been delivered to me directing the sale of the property, hereinafter described, to satisfy the amount found and adjudged due to said Plaintiff in the above-entitled action from said Defendant, Kelly L. Burger, as prescribed in the Order, the undersigned Sheriff of Scott County will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, on the 13th day of November, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., at the Sheriff’s main office, Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 South Fuller Street, in the City of Shakopee, County of State, State of Minnesota, the property and real estate described in said Judgment and Decree: The North 30 feet of Lots 5 and 6, excepting from said Lot 5 the West 2 feet of the North 30 feet thereof, all in Block 92, Belle Plaine Townsite, a/k/a Belle Plaine Borough, Scott County, Minnesota.

Dated this 18th day of September, 2012.

By: Kevin Studnicka Sheriff of Scott County By: Mike Cumiskey Deputy Sheriff Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, September 26 and October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2012.

Belle Plaine Township Notice of Election

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF BELLE PLAINE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012 THE FOLLOWING CITY OFFICES ARE TO BE VOTED: CITY OF BELLE PLAINE OFFICES Mayor – One (1) Seat Council Member - Two (2) Seats The polling place will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.

The polling place location is 218 North Meridian Street, north entrance of City Hall, Belle Plaine, MN. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 24 and 31, 2012.

TOWNSHIP of Blakeley COUNTY OF SCOTT STATE OF MINNESOTA Notice of Election Election Day will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at the Blakeley Town Hall, 15016 West 250th Street, Belle Plaine, Minnesota. The polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.

The following township offices are to be voted: Supervisor Position "A" - four year term Clerk Position - four year term Also on the ballot will be "Shall the term of office for a Blakeley Township Supervisor be for six years?"

The Board of Canvass Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at the Blakeley Town Hall at 7:00 p.m.

Maureen Busse Blakeley Township Clerk Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 24 and 31, 2012.

REQUEST FOR PROPROSALS

Proposals will be received by the Scott County Purchasing Department GC218, Scott County Government Center, Shakopee, Minnesota, 55379-1220 until 2:00 o’clock p.m., Tuesday, November 20, 2012 for Regional Public Safety Training Facility (RTF) Project Management at Scott County.

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

The County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals in the complete discretion of the County. hancock Township Advertisement of proposals is Notice of Election of pursuant to Minnesota Statues officers Sections 375.21, 471.345, and The Hancock Township election of 471.35.

Published in the Belle Plaine officers will be held in the township hall, 16610 Otis Ave., NYA, MN Herald on Wednesdays, October 55368, on Tuesday, November 6th, 24 and 31, 2012.

To the voters of the Township of Belle Plaine. Notice is hereby given that a General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.

The following town offices are to be voted: Supervisor Position “A” - four year term Supervisor Position “B” - four year term Treasurer Position - four year term The election of Town Officers will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Polls open at 7 am and close at 8 pm, located at the Township Garage, 25130 Hickory Blvd., Belle Plaine, MN Jean McDermand Belle Plaine Township Clerk Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 17 and 24, 2012.

2012. The polls will be open from 7:00am through 8:00pm to elect the following positions for a four-year term: Supervisor “B” - Marlin Melcher Supervisor "C" - Kevin Sons Treasurer - Tom Herrmann And also for a two-year term: Clerk - Tamara Ekstrom

State of Minnesota County of Scott District Court Probate division First Judicial District Court File No.: 70-PR-12-18223 NOTICE and order of hearing on petition for probate of will and APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re Estate of: Estellene Bastyr, aka Estellene M. Bastyr, and aka Estellene Marie Bastyr, Decedent.

It is Ordered and Notice is given that on October 8, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. a hearing will be held in this Court at Shakopee, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the will of Decedent, dated May 27th, 1992, and codicil to the will dated August 29th, 1996, and for the appointment of Robert F. Bastyr, whose address is 23185 Baseline Blvd. Jordan, MN 55352, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an Unsupervised administration.

Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the Estate.

Notice is also given that (subject to Published in the Belle Plaine Herald Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all credion Wednesdays, October 17 and 24, tors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims 2012. to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: September 11, 2012 Filed in Scott County Courts September 11, 2012.

By: R. C. Perkins, Judge By: Delores A. Beussman, Deputy Court Administrator Attorney For Personal Representative: This instrument was drafted by Bruce E. Scott, #0316428 Bruce E. Scott Law Firm 204 East Main Street, P.O. Box 46 New Prague, Minnesota 56071 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 24 and 31, 2012.

Reminder of Deadlines

BELLE PLAINE HERALD Monday Noon

GOLDEN NUGGET Friday Noon

Legal Notices

(continued on the next page)

WEDNESDAY, october 24, 2012

Legal Notices

(continued from previous page) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Date: September 21, 2012 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 1. Default has occurred in the conditions of the Mortgage dated October 18, 2006, executed by Michelle Marshall and Benjamin Marshall, wife and husband, as Mortgagors, to Richfield/Bloomington Credit Union, as Mortgagee, and memorialized on Certificate of Title No. 45936.0 for record November 14, 2006, as Document No. T180609, in the office of the Registrar of Titles of Scott County, Minnesota. The land described in the Mortgage is registered land.

2. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $120,000.00.

3. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part thereof.

4. No mortgagor has been released from financial obligation on the mortgage.

5. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage, and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes.

6. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage is $119,539.12 7. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the land described as follows: Legal Description: Lot Six (6), Block One (1), West View Seventh Addition, Common Interest Community No. 1029, Scott County, Minnesota will be sold by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota, at public auction on November 15, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the office of the Scott County Sheriff, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, Minnesota.

8. The mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m.

May 15, 2013 if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Sec. 580.30, the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Sec. 580.23, or the redemption period is not reduced under section 582.032.

9. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagors or Mortgagors’ personal representatives or assigns is 6 months after the date of sale.

10.

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 M I N N E S O TA 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. 11.

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT, INCLUDING A DEBT DISCHARGED BY A BANKRUPTCY, WHICH DEBT IS SECURED BY THE MORTGAGE, AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL MORTGAGEE IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 12. THE MORTGAGEE DOES NOT INTEND A MERGER OF TITLE WITH ANY OTHER INTEREST IT HOLDS. Foreclosure Data required by Minn.

Stat. Sec. 580.025 1. Property Address: 612 Jackson Street South, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 2. Transaction Agent: Not Applicable 3. Name of Mortgage Originator (Lender): Richfield/Bloomington Credit Union 4. Residential Servicer: Richfield/ Bloomington Credit Union 5. Tax Parcel Identification Number: 27-202-006-0 6. Transaction Agent’s Mortgage ID Number: Not Applicable Richfield/Bloomington Credit Union Attorneys for Mortgagee James T. Keig STEPHENSON, SANFORD & THONE, P.L.C. Suite 220, 1905 East Wayzata Boulevard Wayzata, MN 55391 (952) 404-2100 4-0555 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, September 26 and October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2012.

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 11, 2005 MORTGAGOR: James M. Kukacka and Lisa A.Kukacka, husband and wife .

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc..

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded October 20, 2005 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A717361.

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

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S

MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100021278104507632 LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Bankers Mortgage Company, LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank Home Mortgage, a division of U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 900 Hope Avenue, Jordan, MN 55352 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 220680310 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 1, BLOCK 4, BRIDAL CREEK FOURTH ADDITION COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $337,258.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $376,959.43 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: November 13, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on May 13, 2013, unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: September 11, 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 - 19-3663 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, September 26 and October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2012.

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 25, 2002 MORTGAGOR: Terry Alan Flom and Lidy Ann Sloot Flom, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Minnesota Lending Company LLC. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded August 2, 2002 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A558181.

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

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Minnesota Lending Company LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank Home Mortgage, a division of U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4655 Pleasant Street Southeast, Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 25-0020270 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 7, and East Quarter of Lot 8, Block 3, Cates’ Addition to Prior Lake.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $182,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $238,670.88 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure pro-

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA ceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: November 13, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on May 13, 2013, unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: September 7, 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 - 19-742 FC2 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, September 26 and October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2012.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Date: September 28, 2012 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 1. Default has occurred in the conditions of the Mortgage dated October 7, 2003, executed October 6, 2003 by Mark W. Green and Pamela S. Green, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Mortgagee, and filed for record October 24, 2003, as Document No. A631674, in the office of the County Recorder of Scott County, Minnesota. The land described in the Mortgage is not registered land.

2. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $175,000.00.

3. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part thereof.

4. No mortgagor has been released from financial obligation on the mortgage.

5. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage, and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes.

6. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage is $185,809.54.

7. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the land described as follows: Legal Description: The South Onehalf of the South One-half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 9, Township 113, Range 22, Scott County, Minnesota will be sold by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota, at public auction on November 29, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the office of the Scott County Sheriff, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, Minnesota.

8. The mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m.

May 29, 2013, if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Sec. 580.30, the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Sec. 580.23, or the redemption period is not reduced under section 582.032.

9. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagors or Mortgagors’ personal representatives or assigns is 6 months after the date of sale.

10. 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. 11.

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DISCHARGED DEBT SECURED

BY THE MORTGAGE AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL MORTGAGEE IS NOT AFFECTED

BY THIS ACTION. Foreclosure Data required by Minn.

Stat. Sec. 580.025 1. Property Address: 23451 Newport Avenue, Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 2. Transaction Agent: Not Applicable 3. Name of Mortgage Originator (Lender): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 4. Residential Servicer: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 5. Tax Parcel Identification Number: 03-909004-5 6. Transaction Agent’s Mortgage ID Number: Not Applicable Wells Fargo Bank, National Association Attorneys for Mortgagee James T. Keig STEPHENSON, SANFORD & THONE, P.L.C. Suite 220, 1905 East Wayzata Boulevard Wayzata, MN 55391 (952) 404-2100 7-2610 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 2012.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE Real Property STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT IN DISTRICT COURT - CIVIL DIVISION FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 70-CV-11-16363 Citizens Community Federal, Plaintiff, vs.

Ronda L. King and Warren King, Defendants.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of a Judgment and Decree entered in the aboveentitled action on the 28th day of March, 2012 (“Order”), 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 due said Plaintiff in the above-entitled action from said Defendant, as prescribed in the Order, in the amount of $353,618.16, the undersigned Sheriff of Scott County will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, on the 29th day of November, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., at the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 S. Fuller Street, Shakopee, Minnesota in the said County and State, the premises and real estate, lying and being in the County of Scott, State of Minnesota, described in said Judgment and Decree, to-wit: LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: That part of the East Half of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter and that part of the West 319.67 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, all in Section 34, Township 113 North, Range 21 West, Scott County, Minnesota, which lies Easterly and Northerly of the following described line: Beginning at the intersection of the South line of said Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and the East line of the West 253.67 feet of said Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; thence on an assumed bearing of North 01 degrees 25 minutes 47 seconds East, along said East line, a distance of 736.33 feet; thence North 88 degrees 34 minutes 14 seconds West a distance of 585.67 feet to the West line of said East Half of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter and there terminating.

PHYSICAL STREET ADDRESS, CITY AND ZIP CODE OF THE PREMISES: 9546 280th Street E., Webster, MN 55088 TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF THE PREMISES: 08-934-006-6 Dated this 26th day of September, 2012 KEVIN STUDNICKA, SHERIFF SCOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA By: /s/ Duane J. Jirik Duane J. Jirik, Deputy Sheriff THIS DOCUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: Mark J. Rahrick (ID #252402) SMITH, TOLLEFSON & RAHRICK 108 West Park Square, Suite A P.O. Box 271 Owatonna, MN 55060 (507) 451-6540 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 2012.

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 22, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Christopher H. Horvath and Joni M. Horvath, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc..

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded May 26, 2006 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 740080.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: PNC Bank, National Association.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100026900020855804 LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Bell America Mortgage LLC dba Bell Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: PNC Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4059 Coachman Lane,

PAGE eleven Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 252840450 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 3, Block 6, Carriage Hills 1st Addition COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $279,600.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $292,883.16 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: November 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on May 20, 2013 unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: September 24, 2012 PNC 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 4 - 12-004764 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 2012.

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

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 20, 2004 MORTGAGOR: Michael S Carpenter and Angela D Carpenter, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association successor by merger to Chase Home Finance LLC s/b/m to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded May 27, 2004 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A658082.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE

LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 9455 West 250th Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 019210010 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 113, Range 24, Scott County, Minnesota described as follows: Commencing at the northeast corner of said Section 21; thence on an assumed bearing of South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West along the North line of said Northeast Quarter 1309.59 feet to the point of beginning of the tract to be described; thence South 03 degrees 13 minutes 21 seconds West 789.19 feet; thence North 87 degrees 53 minutes 17 seconds West 842.18 feet; thence North 02 degrees 28 minutes 55 seconds East 757.62 feet to a point on the North line of said Northeast Quarter, said point being 578.63 feet East of the northwest corner of said Northeast Quarter of Section 21; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along said North line 853.16 feet to the point of beginning.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $310,500.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $292,191.49 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: November 29, 2012 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 November 29, 2013, unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: September 28, 2012 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 30-11468 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 10, 17, 24, 31 and November 7 and 14, 2012.

Legal Notices

(continued on the next page)

HHNHIICGIGHGHHV&VI IESETWW R A BLLEE AA B Invites and RR AAyouNNexperience CC HH &&greatSS trails TT A B great L Etimes!

Invites you experience great trails and great times!

Invites you experience great trails and great times!

Ranch Rodeo Programs

Full Service Boarding

Ranch Rodeo Programs Full Service Boarding Lessons on Cattle • Team Sorting League-fall/winter Team Sorting League –winter • Individual/Group Riding Lessons Team Sorting League –winter Riding Lessons Ranch Rodeo Programs Full Service Boarding Team Penning Events (TPA) • x Htd. Htd. Indoor & Outdoor arenas Indoor & Outdoor Arenas •x Penning/Sorting Events (AQHA) Team Penning Events (TPA) Htd. Indoor & Outdoor arenas Cut & Sort Sessions Performance Horse Training x Team Sorting League –winter x Riding Lessons Horse Training • Penning/Sorting Practice/Lessons • Performance Cut & Sort Sessions Performance Horse Training Penning /sorting Practice MNIndoor Horse & Council Certified Team Penning Events (TPA) • x MN Htd. Outdoor arenas Horse Council Certified Penning /sorting Practice MN Horse Council Certified •x Cattle on site for sessions Cattle on site for sessions Affordable Boarding Rates.

Cattle on site for sessions AffordableBoarding Boarding Rates.

Cut & Sort Sessions Performance Horse Training • x Affordable Rates •x Full Service Boarding x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x x

x

x

Proprietors: Linden Carol Hermel PenningProprietors: /sorting PracticeLinden MN&& Horse Council Certified Carol Hermel 32908ƈ285th AveƈLeSueurƈMNƈ56058 Cattle on site for sessionsAveƈLeSueurƈMNƈ56058 Affordable Boarding Rates.

32908ƈ285th 507-665-0019 x x

507-665-0019

www.highviewstable.com www.highviewstable.com Proprietors: Linden & Carol Hermel 32908ƈ285th AveƈLeSueurƈMNƈ56058

507-665-0019

www.highviewstable.com Special:

Put your H I newspaper G H V I E W classified H I G line for R Aad N ONLINE C HH V& I SE TW A Bjust L E $2.00!

R Ayou N C H & S T A B L Etimes!

Invites experience great trails and great Call (952) 873-2261 or Invites you experience great trails and great times! email: bpherald@frontiernet.net Ranch Rodeo Programs Full Service Boarding x

x

x

Ranch Programs Service Boarding TeamRodeo Sorting League –winter Full Riding Lessons x

x

x

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

PAGE twelve

Legal Notices

(continued from previous page) PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 28, 2004 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $250,750.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Douglas P. Ledel and Peggy L. Ledel, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Equity Direct Mortgage Corp. SERVICER: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC LENDER: Equity Direct Mortgage Corp..

DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Scott County Minnesota, Recorder, on January 24, 2005, as Document No. A686584.

ASSIGNED TO: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee, for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust 2005-1 Dated: December 7, 2009, and recorded January 22, 2010 by Document No. A845737.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Real Property in Scott County, Minnesota, described as follows: Lot 3, Block 2, Highland Pond First Addition PROPERTY ADDRESS: 13215 S ALABAMA AVE, SAVAGE, MN 55378-0000 PROPERTY I.D: 261570310 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: Two Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Eight and 23/100 ($287,268.23) THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM on November 29, 2012 PLACE OF SALE: in the lobby of the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, 301 S. Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN 55379 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat.

Section580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat.

Section580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on May 29, 2013, or the next business day if May 29, 2013 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

“THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR`S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: October 10, 2012 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee, for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust 2005-1 Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/Mortgagee Canadian Pacific Plaza, 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 1100 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 952-232-0052 Our File No. 11MN00292-2 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. A-4311376 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 10, 17, 24, 31 and November 7 and 14, 2012.

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 21, 2009 MORTGAGOR: Paul A. Buchtel and Nimone P. Buchtel, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded June 1, 2009 Scott County Recorder, Document No. 826839.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100248900000021809 LENDER OR BROKER AND

MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Rescue Mortgage, Inc. DBA Mortgage Depot RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: CitiMortgage, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1372 Thistle Lane, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 271730080 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 8, Block 1, The Meadows 8th Addition, Scott County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $243,182.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $239,386.58 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: November 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on May 29, 2013, unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: October 2, 2012 CitiMortgage, Inc. Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 10 - 12-004001 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 10, 17, 24, 31 and November 7 and 14, 2012.

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: August 1, 2003 MORTGAGOR: Karan F. Ste. Marie, a single person.

MORTGAGEE: First Mortgage Financial Corp..

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded September 30, 2003 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 627271.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: TCF Mortgage Corporation.

And thereafter assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. And thereafter assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: First Mortgage Financial Corp.

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank Home Mortgage, a division of U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3581 Fox Tail Trail Northwest, Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 253850150 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 15, Block 1, Wensmann 2nd Addition, CIC No. 1106, According to the Recorded Plat Thereof, Scott County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $189,214.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $175,936.49 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute;

That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: November 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on May 29, 2013, unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: October 1, 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 12-003205 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 10, 17, 24, 31 and November 7 and 14, 2012.

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 4, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Jeffrey J. Holenko, an unmarried man and James W. Holenko and Beverly L. Holenko, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: PNC Bank, National Association, s/b/m to National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded October 19, 2007 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 785856.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: PNC Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1526 Balinese Street, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 273520570 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 10, Block 2, Brittany Village 5th Addition, Common Interest Community No. 1124 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $176,505.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $185,198.43 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: November 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the

property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on May 29, 2013, unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: September 27, 2012 PNC 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 4 - 12-004987 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 10, 17, 24, 31 and November 7 and 14, 2012.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Date: October 11, 2012 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 1. Default has occurred in the conditions of the Mortgage dated March 26, 2009, executed by Stephanie Halfen, a single person, as mortgagor, to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as mortgagee, and recorded on April 3, 2009 as Document Number A821882, in the office of the County Recorder of Scott County, Minnesota. The land described in the Mortgage is not registered land.

2. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $108,007.00.

3. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part thereof.

4. No mortgagor has been released from financial obligation on the mortgage.

5. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage, and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes.

6. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage is $107,739.41.

7. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the land described as follows: Legal Description: Lot 10, Block 1, CIC No. 1078, Townhomes of Loftus Landing 2nd Addition, Scott County, Minnesota will be sold by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota, at public auction on December 4, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the office of the Scott County Sheriff, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, Minnesota.

8. The mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m.

June 4, 2013, if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Sec. 580.30, the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Sec. 580.23, or the redemption period is not reduced under section 582.032.

9. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagors or Mortgagors’ personal representatives or assigns is 6 months after the date of sale.

10.

THE TIME ALLOWED

BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES ORASSIGNS 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. 11.

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Foreclosure Data required by Minn.

Stat. Sec. 580.025 1. Property Address: 14112 Alabama Avenue South, Savage, Minnesota 55378 2. Transaction Agent: Not Applicable 3. Name of Mortgage Originator (Lender): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 4. Residential Servicer: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 5. Tax Parcel Identification Number: 26-331010-0 6. Transaction Agent’s Mortgage ID Number: Not Applicable Wells Fargo Bank, National Association Attorneys for Mortgagee Mark D. Stephenson STEPHENSON, SANFORD & THONE, P.L.C. Suite 220, 1905 East Wayzata Boulevard Wayzata, MN 55391 (952) 404-2100 7-2880 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 14 and 21, 2012.

WEDNESDAY, october 24, 2012 NOTICE OF CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Declaration of Glynwater West (henceforth the Declaration) dated July 27, 1998 recorded in the Office of the County Recorder in and for Scott County, Minnesota on July 28, 1998 as Document No. 421598 which said Declaration covers the following described property situated in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota, to-wit: Lot 4, Block 2, Glynwater 1st Addition, C.I.C. 1053 according to the plat thereof on file or of record in the Office of the County Recorder in and for Scott County, Minnesota.

Street address: 3414 Spring Glen Circle NW, Prior Lake, MN PID #25-3510040 WHEREAS, pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of the date of this Notice by Ann A. Gravely as unit owner, to the Glynwater West Association the principal amount of One Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-three Dollars and No/100 ($1,853.00) for condominium assessments, interest and past due attorney fees through October, 2012; 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 the Glynwater West Association.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale created by statute, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said premises with the hereditaments and appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota at the Sheriff’s Main Office, Scott County Sheriff’s Department, 301 South Fuller Street, in the City of Shakopee in said County on December 19, 2012 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 June 19, 2013. 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: October 10, 2012 GLYNWATER WEST ASSOCIATION 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 Glynwater West Association Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 14 and 21, 2012.

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 24, 2009 MORTGAGOR: Joseph G. Saba and Susana Saba, husband and wife as joint tenants.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded August 6, 2009 Scott County Recorder, Document No. 832924.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100011511207499980 LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: CitiMortgage, Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: CitiMortgage, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 14600 Lakeview Circle, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 070050120 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 7, Block 2, The Highlands, Scott County, Minnesota, COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $353,691.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $352,674.97 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 13, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN

to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 13, 2013, unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: October 9, 2012 CitiMortgage, Inc. Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 10 - 12-003985 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 24, 31 and November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012.

NOTICE OF CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Master Declaration of Riverside Grove C.I.C. No. 1120 (henceforth the Declaration) dated March 26, 2003, and recorded in the Office of the County Recorder in and for Scott County, Minnesota on April 17, 2003 as Document No. 597475 which said Declaration covers the following described property situated in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota, to-wit: Unit 112, Common Interest Community No. 1120, Riverside Grove Condominium, Scott County, Minnesota, according to the plat thereof on file or of record with the Office of the Scott County Recorder.

Street address: 1651 Crossings Blvd., Shakopee, MN PID #273 500 200 WHEREAS, pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of the date of this Notice by Felicia L. Harrison as unit owner, to Riverside Grove Master Association, Inc. the principal amount of Two Thousand Three Hundred Six Dollars and No/100 ($2,306.00) for condominium assessments through October, 2012 interest and past due attorney fees; 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 Riverside Grove Master Association.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale created by statute, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said premises with the hereditaments and appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota at the Scott County Government Center, Civil Division, 301 South Fuller Street, in the City of Shakopee in said County on January 3, 2013 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 July 3, 2013. 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: October 19, 2012 RIVERSIDE GROVE MASTER 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 Riverside Grove Master Association, Inc. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 24, 31 and November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012.

Legal Notices

(continued on the next page)

WEDNESDAY, october 24, 2012

Legal Notices

(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 26, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Yevgeniy A. Miroshnichenko and Lyudmila N. Miroshnichenko, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded November 2, 2006 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A755749.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Bank of America, N.A. s/b/m to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100015700074338803 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: America’s Wholesale Lender RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Bank of America, N.A. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2123 Winterberry Lane, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 273760810 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 6, Block 7, Park Meadows First Addition, Scott County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $306,240.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $367,305.71 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 13, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 13, 2013, unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: October 12, 2012 Bank of America, N.A. Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 18 - 12-003087 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 24, 31 and November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012.

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 26, 2004 MORTGAGOR: Beth Nessa and Jeffrey Nessa, wife and husband.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgages Unlimited, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded April 20, 2004 Scott County Recorder, Document No. 653013.

ASSIGNMENTS OF

MORTGAGE: Assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc. S/B/M with ABN Amro Mortgage Group, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Mortgages Unlimited, Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: CitiMortgage, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1719 Crossings Boulevard, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 273560360 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 36, Block 1, Riverside Grove 2nd Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Scott County, Minnesota.

Together with the benefits contained in declaration of CIC No. 1119, dated March 26, 2003, Filed April 17, 2003 as document No. 597476 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $203,864.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $172,512.88 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 13, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 13, 2013, unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: October 11, 2012 CitiMortgage, Inc. Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 10 - 12-004399 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 24, 31 and November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012.

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 25, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Erin E. Brandau, a single person.

MORTGAGEE: Bell America Mortgage LLC dba Bell Mortgage.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed August 4, 2008, Scott County Registrar of Titles, Document No. T191489 on Certificate of Title No. 45707.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.

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: Bell America Mortgage LLC dba Bell Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank Home Mortgage, a division of U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 986 Princeton Avenue, Shakopee, MN 55379 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 273403480 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Unit 4909, Common Interest Community No. 1098, Providence Pointe Condominiums COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $167,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $179,976.82 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 13, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 13, 2013 unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: October 12, 2012 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 - 12-005764 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 24, 31 and November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012.

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 7, 2005 MORTGAGOR: Chance J. Carlson and Ann Marie Carlson, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: PNC Bank, National Association, s/b/m to National City Bank, s/b/m to Commonwealth United Mortgage, a division of National City Bank of Indiana, s/b/m to National City Mortgage Co., a subsidiary of National City Bank of Indiana.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 31, 2005 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A693087.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: PNC Bank, National Association.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Commonwealth United Mortgage, a division of National City Bank of Indiana RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: PNC Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5537 Crossandra Street Southeast, Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 253020280 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 3, Block 3, Cardinal Ridge Second Addition COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $282,400.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $253,319.40 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 13, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN

to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 13, 2013 unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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

BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: October 10, 2012 PNC 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 4 - 12-001701 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 24, 31 and November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012.

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: September 4, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Jerry M. Johnson and Carole J. Johnson, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded September 19, 2007 Scott County Recorder, Document No. 783481.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100052200004282225 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Franklin American Mortgage Company RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: CitiMortgage, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 15573 Brookside Lane Northwest, Prior Lake, MN 55372 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 253670200 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 20, Block 1, Glynwater Third Addition COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $234,373.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $234,357.80 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff of Scott County, Civil Unit, 301 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 6, 2013, 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

PAGE thirteen IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: October 8, 2012 CitiMortgage, Inc. Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 10 - 12-004002 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 24, 31 and November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012.

NOTICE OF CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Declaration for Prairie Bend Condominiums (henceforth the Declaration) dated May 31, 1995 and recorded in the Office of the County Recorder in and for Scott County, Minnesota on May 31, 1995 as Document No. 353122 as amended by Doc. Nos. 353750, 354269 and 357113, which said Declaration covers the following described property situated in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota, to-wit: Unit No. 3802, CIC Number 1024, Prairie Bend, a Condominium, located in Scott County, Minnesota.

Street Address: 2032 Parkway Ave., Shakopee, MN PID # 27-199199-0 WHEREAS, pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of the date of this Notice by The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificate Holders of CWABS, Inc. AssetBacked CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-16 as condominium owner, to Prairie Bend Association the principal amount of Three Thousand One Hundred Twenty-eight Dollars and No/100 ($3,128.00) for condominium assessments, interest and past due attorney fees through October, 2012; and no action being now pending at law or otherwise to recover said debt or any part thereof, and; WHEREAS, pursuant to said Declaration, and the statute in such case made and provided, said debt creates a lien upon said premises in favor of Prairie Bend Association.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale created by statute, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said premises with the hereditaments and appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota at the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, Civil Division, 301 Fuller Street South, in the City of Shakopee in said County on January 3, 2013 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, its 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 July 3, 2013. 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: October 19, 2012

PRAIRIE BEND ASSOCIATION FULLER, SEAVER, SWANSON & KELSCH, P.A. By: Timothy D. Fuller 32694 12400 Portland Avenue South, Suite 132 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 890-0888 Attorneys for Prairie Bend Association Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 24, 31 and November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012.

NOTICE OF CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Declaration for Prairie Bend Condominiums (henceforth the Declaration) dated May 31, 1995 and recorded in the Office of the County Recorder in and for Scott County, Minnesota on May 31, 1995 as Document No. 353122 as amended by Doc. Nos. 353750, 354269 and 357113, which said Declaration covers the following described property situated in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota, to-wit: Unit No. 3403, CIC Number 1024, Prairie Bend, a Condominium, located in Scott County, Minnesota.

Street Address: 1942 Parkway Ave., Shakopee, MN PID # 27-199162-0 WHEREAS, pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of the date of this Notice by Bank of America, National Association, as unit owner, to Prairie Bend Association the principal amount of Three Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-four Dollars and 50/100 ($3,264.50) for condominium assessments, interest and past due attorney fees through October, 2012; and no action being now pending at law or otherwise to recover said debt or any part thereof, and; WHEREAS, pursuant to said Declaration, and the statute in such case made and provided, said debt creates a lien upon said premises in favor of Prairie Bend Association.

NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale created by statute, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said premises with the hereditaments and appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota at the Scott County Law Enforcement Center, Civil Division, 301 Fuller Street South, in the City of Shakopee in said County on January 3, 2013 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, its 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 July 3, 2013. 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: October 19, 2012 PRAIRIE BEND ASSOCIATION FULLER, SEAVER, SWANSON & KELSCH, P.A. By: Timothy D. Fuller 32694 12400 Portland Avenue South, Suite 132 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 890-0888 Attorneys for Prairie Bend Association Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 24, 31 and November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2012.

Legal Notices

(continued on the next page)

Classified Special Put your newspaper classified line ad ONLINE for only $2.00 more !

Call (952) 873-2261 or email: bpherald@frontiernet.net

. .. e lin n Go o

www.belleplaineherald.com

Sample Ballot

SAMPLE BALLOT

This sample ballot has been consolidated to show all the races in Scott County.

Polling location or candidate information for a specific precinct may be accessed through the Secretary of State website at www.sos.state.mn.us or http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us The Scott County website www.co.scott.mn.us also has a link to this information.

SCOTT COUNTY

A

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS:

To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice(s) like this:

12

21

PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT

STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 20

Republican

Republican

KEVIN L. DAHLE

BARACK OBAMA AND JOE BIDEN

write-in, if any

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

VOTE FOR ONE

GARY JOHNSON AND JIM GRAY

ERIC PRATT

Libertarian Party

KATHY BUSCH

JAMES HARRIS AND MAURA DELUCA

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

R.

Socialist Workers Party

STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 56

Constitution Party

40

Republican

LEON THURMAN

Constitutional Government

42

JILL STEIN AND CHERI HONKALA

43

write-in, if any

Green Party

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 20A VOTE FOR ONE

JIM CARLSON AND GEORGE MCMAHON

RYAN WOLF

PETA LINDSAY AND YARI OSORIO Socialism and Liberation

51

VOTE FOR ONE

TOWN QUESTIONS

AMY KLOBUCHAR

TRAVIS BURTON

Grassroots Party

write-in, if any

A

Typ:02 Seq:0001 Spl:01 © Election Systems & Software, Inc. 1981, 2002

SCOTT COUNTY

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

JUDICIAL OFFICES

VOTE FOR ONE

CHIEF JUSTICE

MICHAEL R. SAVRE Incumbent

Incumbent

BARBARA MARSCHALL

write-in, if any

JUDGE 29

DAN GRIFFITH

VOTE FOR ONE

write-in, if any

COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5

TERRY E. CONKEL Incumbent

write-in, if any

ASSOCIATE JUSTICE 1

VOTE FOR ONE

R.

JUDGE 26

SUPREME COURT LORIE SKJERVEN GILDEA

write-in, if any

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

1ST DISTRICT COURT

VOTE FOR ONE

VOTE FOR ONE

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

F

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS:

write-in, if any

MIKE OBERMUELLER

STATE OF MINNESOTA

To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice(s) like this:

COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4

write-in, if any

E

STATE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

DAVID (DAVE) JOHN JENSEN

Republican

C

SAMPLE BALLOT D

DAVE MENDEN

Republican

VOTE FOR ONE

B

VOTE FRONT AND BACK OF BALLOT

DEBBIE BARBER

PAM MYHRA

JOHN KLINE

write-in, if any

NO

VOTE FOR ONE

VOTE FOR ONE

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 2

write-in, if any

YES

COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 56A

Minnesota Open Progressives

write-in, if any

Shall the term of office for a Blakeley Township Supervisor be for six years?

write-in, if any

write-in, if any

MICHAEL CAVLAN

CHAD RITTENOUR

SIX YEAR SUPERVISOR TERM

TOM WOLF

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

TIM DAVIS

THOMAS ANDERSON

To vote for a question, fill in the oval next to the word "YES" on that question. To vote against a question, fill in the oval next to the word "NO" on that question.

BRENT A. LAWRENCE

Republican

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

NATHAN BRENING

TOWN OF BLAKELY

VOTE FOR ONE

VOTE FOR ONE

TONY ALBRIGHT

DAN WHITE

write-in, if any

COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2

write-in, if any

Republican

write-in, if any

VOTE FOR UP TO THREE

write-in, if any

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 55B

KURT BILLS

write-in, if any

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 719 (PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE)

JERRY KUCERA

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Independence

LEE SHIMEK

MYRON BRATSCH

CHUCK BERG

STEPHEN WILLIAMS

write-in, if any

61

Republican

VOTE FOR ONE

VOTE FOR ONE

write-in, if any

JOE WAGNER

MIKE BEARD

U.S. SENATOR

JENNIFER HARMENING

VOTE FOR ONE

VOTE FOR ONE

write-in, if any

TERRY LIND

COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1

write-in, if any

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 55A

Justice Party

write-in, if any

write-in, if any

SPECIAL ELECTION FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 719 (PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE) To fill vacancy in term expiring January 5, 2015

COUNTY OFFICES

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

ROSS C. "ROCKY" ANDERSON AND LUIS J. RODRIGUEZ

ROBERT VANDENBOOM

BOB ERICKSON

write-in, if any

NO

Republican

TOM MCCASEY

JUDY KELIHER

RAMONA BISCHOF

TOWN TREASURER TOWN OF BELLE PLAINE

YES

KELBY WOODARD

Grassroots Party

LORI AMBORN

BADER A. ALOSSAIMI

RITA TAUER

Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to require all voters to present valid photo identification to vote and to require the state to provide free identification to eligible voters, effective July 1, 2013?

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

VOTE FOR ONE

JOSHUA MATHEWS

VOTE FOR ONE

AMENDMENT 2 PHOTO IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR VOTING

DAN HALL

DEAN MORSTAD AND JOSH FRANKE-HYLAND

41

write-in, if any

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 194 (LAKEVILLE)

TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SAND CREEK

51

NO

VOTE FOR ONE

write-in, if any

SPECIAL ELECTION FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 191 (BURNSVILLE-EAGAN-SAVAGE) To fill vacancy in term expiring January 5, 2015

write-in, if any

VOTE FOR ONE

YES

write-in, if any

VIRGIL GOODE AND JIM CLYMER

write-in, if any

write-in, if any

TOWN CLERK TOWN OF ST. LAWRENCE

Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide that only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota?

Republican

write-in, if any

MARK KORMAN

write-in, if any

AMENDMENT 1 RECOGNITION OF MARRIAGE SOLELY BETWEEN ONE MAN AND ONE WOMAN

STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 55

write-in, if any

VOTE FOR ONE

To vote for a proposed constitutional amendment, fill in the oval next to the word "YES" on that question. To vote against a proposed constitutional amendment, fill in the oval next to the word "NO" on that question.

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

LISA STEINBORN

MARK "MR.TEAK" TRAIKOFF

VOTE FOR UP TO THREE

Failure to vote on a constitutional amendment will have the same effect as voting no on the amendment. __________________________________

MIKE DUDLEY

MITT ROMNEY AND PAUL RYAN

21

DEEDEE CURRIER

CHERYL DOUCETTE

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

VOTE FOR ONE

NIKKI KIEMELE

MAUREEN BUSSE

43

To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice(s) like this:

VOTE FOR ONE TEAM

BRIAN WIEDERICH

SEEMA POTHINI

TOWN CLERK TOWN OF LOUISVILLE

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

C

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS:

STATE OFFICES

SANDRA M SWEEP

write-in, if any

STATE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT FEDERAL OFFICES

write-in, if any

AMY HARDEL

DEANN CROATT

42

SAMPLE BALLOT 11

ANDREA FACHES

STEVE DOVE

VOTE FOR ONE

41

STATE OF MINNESOTA

RON HILL

TOWN CLERK TOWN OF HELENA

VOTE FOR ONE

write-in, if any

DEAN BARKLEY

JON ULRICH

BARRY ANDERSON Incumbent

write-in, if any

A

B

C

write-in, if any

Typ:01 Seq:0001 Spl:01

ASSOCIATE JUSTICE 4

© Election Systems & Software, Inc. 1981, 2002

VOTE FRONT AND BACK OF BALLOT

VOTE FOR ONE

TIM TINGELSTAD DAVID R. STRAS Incumbent

write-in, if any

SAMPLE BALLOT D

SCOTT COUNTY

E

STATE OF MINNESOTA

COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE 6

VOTE FOR ONE

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

F

RENEE L. WORKE

STATE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS:

R.

COUNTY OFFICES

CITY OFFICES

TOWN OFFICES

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 1

COUNCIL MEMBER CITY OF BELLE PLAINE

TOWN SUPERVISOR SEAT 1 TOWN OF LOUISVILLE

VOTE FOR UP TO TWO

VOTE FOR ONE

DOUG SCHOENECKER

write-in, if any

LINDA K. BROWN

write-in, if any

write-in, if any

write-in, if any

write-in, if any

write-in, if any

CITY OFFICES

write-in, if any

write-in, if any

MAYOR CITY OF ELKO NEW MARKET VOTE FOR ONE

MAYOR CITY OF NEW PRAGUE VOTE FOR ONE

write-in, if any

write-in, if any

MONIQUE MORTON

write-in, if any

TOWN SUPERVISOR SEAT A TOWN OF BELLE PLAINE VOTE FOR ONE

ROBERT KOENIG write-in, if any

TOWN SUPERVISOR SEAT A TOWN OF SPRING LAKE

write-in, if any

VOTE FOR ONE

COUNCIL MEMBER CITY OF JORDAN

VOTE FOR UP TO THREE

DAN ELKE

DAVID MURRAY

MIKE SHAW

MICHAEL GRIFFIN

write-in, if any

TERRY STIER

DOUG BERENS write-in, if any

TOWN SUPERVISOR SEAT B TOWN OF BELLE PLAINE VOTE FOR ONE

BETH N. FOURNIER

DOUG KASPER

TANYA VELISHEK

KEN HEDBERG

NANCY MURRAY

write-in, if any

SALLY SCHULTZ

JUDGE 19

VOTE FOR ONE

VOTE FOR ONE

BOB PIEPER

write-in, if any

Incumbent

TOWN SUPERVISOR SEAT 3 TOWN OF LOUISVILLE

RICHARD KEENEY

write-in, if any

E

JUDGE 14

VOTE FOR ONE

write-in, if any

write-in, if any

TOWN SUPERVISOR SEAT B TOWN OF SPRING LAKE VOTE FOR ONE

JEFFREY WILL

GLENN KELLEY

write-in, if any

MICHAEL HOY

write-in, if any

write-in, if any

write-in, if any

D

write-in, if any

VOTE FOR ONE

DUANE J. DEUTSCH

RICHARD BUMP

VOTE FOR ONE

Incumbent

write-in, if any

JOEL WOLLIN

MAYOR CITY OF PRIOR LAKE

JUDGE 6

VOTE FOR ONE

DAVID L. KNUTSON

write-in, if any

WARREN ERICKSON

PETE EWALS

Incumbent

TOWN SUPERVISOR SEAT 3 TOWN OF HELENA

GENE TREMAINE

VOTE FOR ONE

ARLENE M. ASENCIO PERKKIO

MICHAEL J. MAYER

CHUCK NICKOLAY

MAYOR CITY OF JORDAN

JUDGE 2

VOTE FOR ONE

write-in, if any

VOTE FOR UP TO TWO

write-in, if any

write-in, if any

ROBERT WAGNER

COUNCIL MEMBER CITY OF PRIOR LAKE

TONY GABRIEL

BRIAN A. GRAVELY

VOTE FOR ONE

VOTE FOR UP TO TWO

PAT SCRIPTURE

Incumbent

TOWN SUPERVISOR SEAT 3 TOWN OF BLAKELEY

COUNCIL MEMBER CITY OF NEW PRAGUE

MICHAEL PINGALORE

KATHRYN D. MESSERICH

VOTE FOR ONE

BOB CRAWFORD

MARK BARTUSEK

JUDGE 20

VOTE FOR ONE

TOWN SUPERVISOR SEAT 2 TOWN OF SAND CREEK

ROBERT CASEY

TIMOTHY P. LIES

MICHAEL L. LARSON write-in, if any

LESLIE K. THILL

VOTE FOR ONE

Incumbent

write-in, if any

DENISE M. SCHNEIDER

MAYOR CITY OF BELLE PLAINE

JUDGE 10

VOTE FOR ONE

DIANE M. HANSON

VOTE FOR ONE

VOTE FOR UP TO TWO

VOTE FOR ONE

write-in, if any

1ST DISTRICT COURT

write-in, if any

COUNCIL MEMBER CITY OF ELKO NEW MARKET

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 3

Incumbent

TOWN SUPERVISOR SEAT 2 TOWN OF ST. LAWRENCE

KURT LAABS

VOTE FOR ONE

JILL FLASKAMP HALBROOKS

KEVIN THEIS

GARY TROST

write-in, if any

JUDGE 7

VOTE FOR ONE

VOTE FOR ONE

CARY G. COOP

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 2

Incumbent

write-in, if any

To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice(s) like this:

F

VOTE FRONT AND BACK OF BALLOT

Typ:01 Seq:0001 Spl:01

ERICA H. MACDONALD Incumbent

write-in, if any

D

E

F

Belle Plaine Police Report The week Oct. 8-14, Belle Plaine police responded to the following selected calls:

VOTE FOR UP TO THREE

EDWARD NYTES

VOTE FOR ONE

40

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2397 (LE SUEUR-HENDERSON)

VOTE FOR UP TO THREE

TOWN CLERK TOWN OF BLAKELEY

Saturday, November 3 from 10:00am - 3:00pm & Monday, November 5 from 8:00am - 5:00pm

B

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 191 (BURNSVILLE-EAGAN-SAVAGE)

VOTE FOR ONE

ABSENTEE VOTING ADDITIONAL HOURS

R.

SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES

SPECIAL ELECTION FOR TOWN SUPERVISOR SEAT 1 TOWN OF HELENA To fill vacancy in term expiring January 5, 2015

PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST

SCOTT COUNTY

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

C

STATE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

11

The public is invited to observe a PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST for the General Election on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. Scott County Government Center 200 4th Ave W, Shakopee

STATE OF MINNESOTA

B

TOWN OFFICES

A

WEDNESDAY, october 24, 2012

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

PAGE fourteen

Typ:02 Seq:0001 Spl:01

VOTE FRONT AND BACK OF BALLOT

Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, October 24 and 31, 2012.

Don’t forget to

Vote Tuesday

November 6, 2012

Monday, Oct. 15 A woman on the 1000 block of West State Street asked police at 6:49 a.m. for help with a locked vehicle.

A person reported at 8:16 a.m. a domestic disturbance on the 200 block of East Prairie Street the previous evening. A woman was arrested for domestic assault.

A woman at a business on the 800 block of East Main Street reported at 8:38 a.m. a gasoline drive-off. The vehicle did not have license plates.

A woman at a business on the 800 block of East Main Street called for medical help at 11:14 a.m. An employee slipped on a wet floor, fell and injured her back. She was transported to an area hospital.

A person on the 200 block of West State Street called for medical help at 4:37 p.m. A female was suffering a nasal hemorrhage.

A man police stopped near the intersection of Highway 169 and Meridian Street at 4:44 p.m. was cited for driving after license revocation.

Wednesday, Oct. 17 Police stopped a vehicle at 7:07 p.m. on the 22000 block of Highway 169 for speeding. The driver was also cited for driving after license revocation.

A person on the 900 block of Ivy Hills Road called for medical help at 7:10 p.m.

A man on the 1000 block of Lacy Lane called for medical help at 10:29 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 18 A person at a business on the 800 block of East Main Street reported at 6:58 a.m. the theft of gasoline. A man pumped fuel into a Mercury Cougar and drove off without paying.

Friday, Oct. 19 A person on Woodridge Drive reported at 12:51 a.m. someone threw toilet paper on trees and several bags of potato chips on the lawn.

At 4:35 p.m., police responded to a property-damage crash at the intersection of North Linden and East State streets. A vehicle failed to yield, causing the crash.

Both vehicles sustained moderate to heavy damage.

Saturday, Oct. 20 An altercation at a business near the intersection of North Meridian and East Main streets was reported at 1:27 a.m. One man was detained for his part in the clash.

He claimed he was defending a friend who was shoved.

A person on the 800 block of South Chestnut Street reported the theft of a cell phone at 3:14 a.m. During their investigation, police later learned the cell phone was returned.

A woman on the 100 block of Sunset Drive called for medical help at 6:28 a.m. A man was transported to an area hospital.

A man on the 100 block of Hillcrest Drive asked police at 3:47 p.m. to unlock a vehicle.

A woman on the 1200 block of Pheasant Court reported a case of fraud at 6:15 p.m. Gift cards were charged to her bank account but she never received the cards. The bank refunded the money.

Sunday, Oct. 21 A person at a business on the 800 block of East Main Street reported at 5:38 p.m. the theft of gasoline. A man identified in four recent gas drive-offs pumped fuel and made no attempt to pay.

Police gave him 10 days to pay for charges will be filed.

A person on the 300 block of East Enterprise Drive asked police at 6:09 p.m. to unlock a vehicle.

A woman on the 100 block of South Linden Street reported at 7:18 p.m. someone driving south on Linden took out a group of mailboxes and did not stop.

Fire Calls The week Oct. 15-21,, Belle Plaine firefighters responded to the following selected calls: Tuesday, Oct. 16 Firefighters responded at 2:26 p.m. to a report of smoke in the hallway at a building on the 800 block of West Prairie Street.

They were cancelled en route.

Wednesday, Oct. 17 Firefighters were dispatched at 6:42 p.m. to a report of a power line down near the intersection of Chestnut and Century streets.

WEDNESDAY, october 24, 2012

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

PAGE fifteen

Scott County Commissioner District 1 Carver County District 5 Sand Creek Township resident Jerry Kucera, an insurance agent in Shakopee, is again running against incumbent Commissioner Joe Wagner of Sand Creek Township, a funeral director and apple farmer.

Jerry Kucera

Why are you running for the county board?

This district deserves a commissioner who works hard for his constituents. I know I can do a better job then the incumbent; I wouldn’t run if I didn’t think so.

What separates you from your opponent and why are you worthy of election?

The best way for a commissioner to influence policy is to participate. An elected leader is expected to lead. An effective commissioner does not routinely skip meetings as the incumbent has done. I’ll treat the office as a full-time job and be the district’s voice and representative at every opportunity.

What are the biggest unmet critical needs of county residents and how would you propose meeting them, with or without increasing taxes?

One of the biggest needs for this area is a bridge over Highway 169 at County Road 3/Meridian Street in Belle Plaine. I would work with the city, county and state to get this accomplished. More, higher paying jobs would improve the quality of life for county residents.

Government does not create jobs, but by simplifying rules

and regulations, it can make it easier for companies to create jobs so people can enjoy economic security.

If the county board were forced into an emergency budget crisis, what are your immediate priorities (what is the first cut and what is hands-off)?

If “emergency” means the county cannot pay its bills, then extraordinary measures would be required. My suggestion for the “first cut”: Sell some of the county’s inventory of equipment and land. Areas that should be considered “handsoff” are the services mandated by the state, as well as public safety.

How should the county maximize its economic development efforts to bring more businesses to the county (do you support tax breaks and other incentives for companies willing to come here and under what conditions)?

A concept called First Stop Shop (FSS) is being created within the county. By matching the needs of businesses looking to relocate or expand within Scott County, FSS would become a clearinghouse of available land, buildings and services within the county. Tax breaks may be appropriate depending upon the situation.

When development resumes, how should growth be managed in Scott County (do you favor ongoing annexations of township land into the cities)?

Annexation of township land is between the cities and the townships, not the county. I support open communication and cooperation between the cities and the townships through orderly annexation agreements.

Scott County has defined future urban expansion areas immediately around the cities to aid in planning for future transportation needs.

In the wake of the efforts to terminate the county administrator’s employment in January and ongoing strife between commissioners since, how will you manage relations with other commissioners and adminis-

• Quality Beef Quarters & Sides

34875 170th St., Hamburg, MN Hours: M-F 8-5 (Closed 12-1) Sat. 9-11 “Your quality meat processing center since 1976”!

The Belle Plaine Herald makes a GREAT gift...

Keep it in mind for Birthday, Anniversary and Wedding gift giving.

Hunters!

Call A & M Processing For Your

wild game sausage

• We accept whole deer carcass.

Brought in trimmings welcome.

• License and registration must accompany all venison.

• We reserve the right to refuse any venison not properly handled.

Try all our country smokehouse products

Summer Sausage - Regular,Garlic, Cheddar, Cheddar Cranberry & Cheddar Jalapeno. Smoked Link Sausage, Wieners, Bologna Brats, Bacon, Dried Beef, Gritzwurtz, Liver Sausage & Pork Patties, Jerky, Pepperoni, Regular or Cheddar Jalapeno Snack Sticks

• Glencoe Co-op • Bongards’ Country Store • Econofood, Hutchinson & NYA • Glenn’s SuperValu, Winsted • Go For It Gas, Glencoe • Plato C-Store, Hwy. 212 Plato • Rademacher’s Fresh Market, Jordan, LeCenter, LeSueur • United Xpress, Gibbon, Green Isle & Winthrop • Courtland Mart • Shell Food Mart, Blue Earth • Lafayette C-Store or stop in and check out our self-service case, Hamburg

• We Smoke Turkeys Allow 1 Week

• Homestyle Cured Whole Hams Order Early

952-467-3261

Carver County Commissioner James Ische of Hancock Township, a cabinet engineer, is being challenged by Jim Walter of Cologne, a sheet metal fabricator.

James Ische

where city services are available (sewer and water), and our rural area preserved for farming and agricultural use. In Carver County, townships have several options to choose from which are all designed to preserve agricultural land.

Jim Walter

Joe Wagner

Why are you running for the county board?

I remain committed to serving the residents of Belle Plaine, Jordan, New Prague and area townships. I am a strong, conservative voice for the district, reflecting the values of its residents.

What separates you from your opponent and why are you worthy of re-election?

I’m an independent voice for my district. I only support issues that are in the best interest of the district and won’t give in to the self-serving plans of Scott County’s city commissioners. I’m in the district every day to help people with their needs from the county.

What are the biggest unmet critical needs of county residents and how would you propose meeting them, with or without increasing taxes?

An overpass at Highway 169/ County Road 3 is vital. We need improved service to longtime residents who want to stay at home, more public health nurses and more deputies for better coverage in townships and small cities. We pay for additional staff through partnership with private sector and Scott County community development. We need to increase commercial-industrial sector to pay for road and bridge improvements and bring more livable wage jobs here.

If the county board were forced into an emergency budget crisis, what are your immediate priorities (what is the first cut and what is hands-off)?

Our first priority must always be the protection of safety/ health of residents. We must maximize efficiency of our sheriff’s office and keep as many deputies and prosecutors working as possible. We must preserve the people who serve the critical needs of our citizens.

In a time of slow residential development, we can partner with private sector to cut expenses to meet the budget crisis.

How should the county maximize its economic development efforts to bring more businesses to the county (do you support tax breaks and other incentives for companies willing to come here and under what conditions)?

I supported the First Stop Shop concept to keep more residents working here close to home and family. To do that, we must have roads/bridges and zoning rules in place that work for our cities, townships, the county and private sector. The businesses must also provide livable wage jobs to receive county assistance. We must do what’s best for the county and residents and not give away the store just to get something.

In the wake of the efforts to terminate the county administrator’s contract and ongoing strife between commissioners, how will you manage relations with other commissioners and administration?

I moved to remove administrator because he does not reflect values and best interests of Scott County or this district.

Disagreements between commissioners are nothing new.

Our differences are more publicized than before. I will always reflect the values and interests of my constituents.

100 East Main St., Belle Plaine, MN 56011

Most of our Products are also available at:

tration?

I understand what it takes to work with people. I have good communication skills. I am a good listener and I am respectful of others. I get along with the other commissioners and the administration, but I know relationships take work so I would continually strive to keep communication open.

952-873-2261

Why are you running for the county board?

I have always had an interest in local government and truly care about what happens in Carver County. I want to remain and be that strong voice for District 5.

What separates you from your opponent and why are you worthy of re-election?

My experience. I have a great relationship with the five cities and the seven townships in District 5. I work hard to understand their concerns and issues. I attend many community events and gatherings and remain very accessible to my constituents here in District 5.

What are the biggest unmet critical needs of county residents and how would you propose meeting them, with or without increasing taxes?

Tax reduction - For most families, this economic downturn has resulted in the same or less income but higher expenses.

The county board has lowered the county portion of your property taxes on the average value home for the past seven years.

We hope to continue this trend.

Our employees have done an excellent job of advising the county board on ways of being more efficient, carrying a bigger workload, and doing more with less.

If the county board were forced into an emergency budget crisis, what are your immediate priorities (what is the first cut and what is hands-off)?

Items like the social service safety nets, as well as policing and transportation needs are some that are critical to be funded. In our long range plan, we try to avoid highs and lows.

We also try to keep a reasonable amount of money in our year-end savings account.

How should the county maximize its economic development efforts to bring more businesses to the county (Do you support tax breaks and other incentives for companies willing to come here and under what conditions)?

Maintain a favorable tax climate. To help promote business and job growth, Carver County uses every tool available. This may be tax increment financing or for needed road improvements, it may be tax abatement.

Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA) helps businesses find grants and low interest loans when possible.

When development resumes, how should growth be managed in Carver County (Do you favor ongoing annexations of township land into the cities)?

I have always believed residential development should be directed toward the cities

Why are you running for county board?

I’m very concerned about the path Carver County has taken and I want to take the county down a different path, one of accountability, credibility and respect.

What separates you from your opponent and why are you worthy of election?

I’ve run two successful businesses. I believe a county commissioner should have a business background dealing with county business. I’ll represent all my constituents to county staff instead of my opponent’s track record of representing county staff to his constituents, after all it’s the taxpayer who pay the bills.

What are the biggest unmet critical needs of the county residents and how would you propose meeting them, with or without increasing taxes?

My opponent is campaigning on the last seven years of him

being in office, property values have gone up and the county portion of your taxes have gone down. I’ve been campaigning for months and I haven’t found one taxpayer yet that fits that criteria. My constituents make cuts in order to live within their means. I will ensure that the county abides by the same principle. My constituents can’t take another tax increase.

If the county board were forced into an emergency budget crisis, what are your immediate priorities (what is the first cut and what is hands-off)?

Re-evaluating all county services. Anything that can be done by private sector, I would put on contract on an as-needed basis. First cut: county inspection departments Hands-off: Emergency Services.

How should the county maximize its economic development efforts to bring more business to the county (Do you support tax breaks and other incentives for companies willing to come here and under what conditions)?

The county needs to have stronger support of TIF (tax increment financing) to make our cities more attractive. Let’s fill these empty storefronts with new business ventures by giving prospective businesses a 5 year, 0 percent property tax break. This will provide employment and generate revenue for other local businesses.

When development resumes, how should growth be managed in Carver County (Do you favor ongoing annexations of township land into the cities?)

Growth should be managed with more taxpayer’s input and less from the Metropolitan Council. I will look at ongoing annexations as long as a strict annexation process is followed.

Along with a resolution of consideration that also favors area landowners and residents.

MOMS CLUB of Belle Plaine, MN Presents

CAR SEAT SAFETY EVENT October 27 Noon-4

FREE Car Seat Check $10 Car Seat Recycling

Join the fun at SAXE CHEVROLET of Belle Plaine

Live Music & Refreshments

A good sausage is worth driving out of your way for...stop in a see our great selection!

RUCKS’ Meat Market & Processing Center, LLC 121 N. Willow St. • Belle Plaine

952-873-2848

HOURS: Mon.-Tues.-Wed.-Fri 8am-5:30pm • Sat. 8am-4pm • OPEN LATE THURS. 8am-7pm

Soup & Pie Supper Craft & Bake Sale Monday, November 5 • 4-8p.m.

FREE WILL OFFERING

MENU

Homemade Soup - A bottomless bowl

• Chicken Dumpling • Clam Chowder • Chili

Made with the freshest homegrown ingredients and stirred up by the extraordinary Zion cooks.

Enjoy a delicious piece of pie for dessert Stop by the Craft and Bake Sale sponsored by ZEL

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL 14735 County Road 153 • Cologne, MN 55322 Funds Supplemented by Thrivent

House of Representatives District 20A

In the newly-created House of Representatives District 20A, Rep. Kelby Woodard, R-Belle Plaine, is challenged by DFLer Ryan Wolf of Le Sueur.

Ryan Wolf

Why are you seeking election to Minnesota House and what separates you from your opponent?

Because the middle class is not a priority with the current legislature. They raised taxes on homes worth less than $400,000, cut billions from our children’s schools, cut higher education funding so college and the opportunity it provides are less affordable.

If elected, what are your priorities and (be specific) how will you accomplish them?

The middle class families need relief. I will work to restore the Homestead Market Credit and Renters Credit. I will work to ensure every child graduates prepared for college and has affordable college and job training opportunities. I will make the middle class a priority again.

Gov. Dayton is interested in tax reform. What is your opinion of his proposal and what is the ideal plan to reform taxes in Minnesota?

The last budget was an allbruises budget. Everyone knew sacrifices had to be made and shared. Who did the legislature ask to sacrifice? Our middle class families. They raised taxes on homes worth less than $400,000 and renters. Our children with a $2.4 billion dollar cut from our schools. Our middle class families again with cuts to higher education, pushing the opportunity of college out of reach of more and more people. If the legislature can raise taxes on homes worth less than $400,000, they can ask something from those who made more than $400,000 last year.

Yet again, Minnesota is facing another biennial budget deficit.

How would you prevent ongoing budget deficits?

I will bring the budget into balance for the long term. We need to build adequate reserves to withstand economic downturns. The state cannot continue to use our children’s schools as a credit card to finance its structural unbalance. Revenues and expenditures need to be brought into balance to ensure we are not running from budget crisis to budget crisis.

How would you rate the performance of the Legislature in the past few years and how would you make it better?

Does the current legislature deserve the reward of re-election after a shutdown, raising taxes on families, and major cuts to education at all levels?

I believe not. I would be honored to represent the people of our new House District 20A and make the future of hard working Minnesotans a priority again.

Voters are considering two constitutional amendments supported and opposed primarily along party lines. Why should voters support amendments to the state constitution that are arguably so divisive?

The fate of these constitutional amendments is in the hands of the people of Minnesota.

Should voter ID pass, I will work to ensure ease of access to ID for all citizens so there is as little burden as possible on voters. Same sex marriage is already against state law.

What has been the statewide impact of the legislature’s inability or unwillingness to raise taxes and how would you manage that impact. Overall, has the inability or unwillingness to raise taxes been good for Minnesota (and why)?

The regressive tax policies pursued over the last decade of Republican control have been damaging to our middle class, seniors, small business, and family farms. Cuts to early childhood, K-12, and higher education increase class size and push the possibility of college and the opportunity it provides out of reach of more and

WEDNESDAY, october 24, 2012

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

PAGE sixteen

more families. All of this has How would you prevent ongobeen done under the banner of ing budget deficits? “no new taxes,” but only for the We are only facing another wealthy. budget deficit if you believe we need to spend an additional 9 Rep. Kelby Woodard percent ($3 billion) in the next cycle. We currently enjoy a $1.2 billion surplus and the MN Management & Budget Office projects a 6 percent ($2 billion) increase in revenue on top of that. The way to avoid future budget shortfalls is to ensure the State of Minnesota lives within the means of taxpayers.

How would you rate the performance of the Legislature in the past few years and how would you make it better?

The last legislature was tasked with addressing long-standing problems that have been ignored for too long. Those efforts resulted in a significant Why are you seeking election turnaround in state finances. We to Minnesota House and what still have a 4-year-old school separates you from your oppo- shift to address. With the founnent? dation laid by this legislature, Addressing our state’s fiscal the prospects are good that will issues requires constant vigi- happen in the next session. lance. There is still much work Voters are considering two to be done. The practice of constitutional amendments supdouble-digit increases in state ported and opposed primarily spending and expecting Min- along party lines. Why should nesota taxpayers to pick up the voters support amendments to tab must become a relic of the the state constitution that are past. arguably so divisive?

If elected, what are your pri- The amendments allow Minorities and (be specific) how nesotans to have a say in issues will you accomplish them? that have long been debated As a small businessman, I un- in our state. Republicans and derstand the need for a vibrant Democrats alike have opinbusiness climate. We must ions that often conflict with eliminate burdensome regu- their respective party’s stance lations hindering the private on these issues. I believe both sector’s ability to compete. We amendments should pass, but I must phase out the statewide will have the same say as any commercial property tax that other Minnesotan through my hampers the ability of local one vote. businesses to expand and prosWhat has been the statewide per. As a father of five, I am impact of the legislature’s inalso keenly aware of the need ability or unwillingness to raise for education reform. Minne- taxes and how would you mansota will spend a record amount age that impact. Overall, has on K-12 education this year, but the inability or unwillingness to we must also make accelerating raise taxes been good for Minpayments to schools a prior- nesota (and why)? ity. These financial resources The impact has been that we should be coupled with reforms are still the seventh-most taxed that are focused on students, state in the union. We can fund not on institutions. priorities without eroding our Gov. Dayton is interested in ability to remain competitive tax reform. What is your opin- through ever-increasing tax ion of his proposal and what is burdens. For example, we inthe ideal plan to reform taxes in creased funding to our schools Minnesota? by $650 million and per-stuThe last detailed tax proposal dent funding is now 6 percent by the governor included $4 higher when adjusted for inflabillion in new taxes on Min- tion than in 2003. The bottom nesotans. Coupled with the line is that leaving more money potential for huge federal tax in the pockets of Minnesotans increases in 2013, this would is better than taking more out. have a devastating effect on our state’s economy. The governor has now indicated that his latest (continued from page 1) proposal will not be revealed until after the elections. I look their costumes. They can trickforward to working with the or-treat at any business that governor on true tax reform. has a pumpkin cutout on its However, I do not believe the window. Parents/guardians are state should pick winners and asked to accompany their chillosers through tax policy. That dren. means we should eliminate loopholes while reducing tax Nightmare on rates. The overall tax burden on Minnesotans should not inBuffalo Street crease as part of this process.

Next Wednesday will mark the Yet again, Minnesota is facing 12-year anniversary of Nightanother biennial budget deficit. mare on Buffalo Street, which will take place from 5-9 p.m.

It’s located at 215 Buffalo Street Senior Dining South, just across the street from Oakwood Cemetery.

Seniors 60 years and older are The event will again feature a invited to join us for Lunch at free haunted house and free hot 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. chocolate. Donations will be For dining reservations please accepted, with proceeds bencall 952-873-6311 three days efiting the Belle Plaine Food prior between the 9 a.m. & 12:30 Shelf. For more information, p.m. weekdays. visit www.nightmareonbuffaA contribution of $3.75 is lostreet.com. requested for each meal.

Halloween

Meals are served at 11:30 a.m.

Cardinal Ridge Apartments CAP Agency Senior Dining

Wednesday, October 24 Beef Stroganoff Casserole, Fruit Cocktail, Normandy Blend Vegetables, Dinner Roll w/Marg., Chocolate Chip Cookie Thursday, October 25 Chicken Chow Mein w/Oriental Vegetables, Steamed Rice, Soy Sauce, Pineapple Tidbits, Almond Cookie SR No Soy Sauce Friday, October 26 Swiss Steak w/Stewed Tomatoes, Mashed Potatoes w/ Marg., 2 Tone Beans, Wheat Bread w/Marg., Applesauce Bar Monday, October 29 Turkey Meatloaf w/Cranberry Glaze, Baby Red Potatoes, Creamy Cole Slaw, Wheat Pull-Apart Roll w/Marg., Banana Pudding Tuesday, October 30 Halloween Meal Chili w/Kidney Beans, Tator Tots, Corn Bread Muffin w/ Marg., Fresh Fruit Wednesday, October 31 Birthday Meal Beef Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Peas, Multi Grain Bread/Marg., Frosted Carrot Cake RCD Unfrosted Carrot Cake

Public School Halloween Events

Belle Plaine’s public elementary schools also have activities scheduled for Halloween day. Chatfield Elementary will hold its costume parade at the school starting at 2:30 p.m.

Family members and friends are invited to attend. The same is true at Oak Crest Elementary, which will begin its parade at 1:50 p.m.

This Friday (Oct. 26) there will be a Halloween Dance for high school students in the north gym from 8:30-11:30 p.m.

Sloppy Joes at First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church on West Main Street downtown will be serving sloppy joes, chips, juice and candy from 46 p.m. next Wednesday before and after trick-or-treating. The meal will be a freewill offering.

Kids Harvest Party

River Rock Church of Belle Plaine will hold a Kids Harvest Party Halloween night from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Chatfield Elementary School. All children and their parents/guardians are invited to this event (G-rated costumes only). Feature will be games and candy.

Senate District 20 In the newly-created Senate District 20, former Sen. Kevin Dahle, DFL-Northfield, is running against Mike Dudley, RNew Prague.

Kevin Dahle

Why are you seeking election to Minnesota Senate and what separates you from your opponent?

I believe in possibilities. I believe we can meet the challenges that Minnesota faces in a bipartisan way. I don’t call myself liberal or conservative. As a senator, I will strive to serve the needs of every constituent.

If elected, what are your priorities and (be specific) how will you accomplish them?

Minnesotans today want what all Minnesota residents used to enjoy: great schools, a clean and healthy environment, access to affordable health care, a job that supports long-term dreams, and a right to grow old with dignity. The legislature must first deal with a $1.1 billion deficit by finding longterm economic solutions. More than anything, we need to stop legislating by reacting to the political currents of each term.

Together, we can set goals and priorities for the state. Together we will find the best approach to keeping Minnesota a state we can be proud to call home.

Gov. Dayton is interested in tax reform. What is your opinion of his proposal and what is the ideal plan to reform taxes in Minnesota?

I agree with Gov. Dayton’s plan to pass legislation to close corporate tax loopholes and create a permanent stream of revenue. Taxes exist to support the goals and priorities of the citizens of Minnesota. No one demographic should be singled out to shoulder or dodge this responsibility. We need tax reform that demonstrates a proportional responsibility that neither unfairly burdens nor exonerates a citizen of their duty. A progressive fair and equitable income tax is better than unloading the tax burden on property tax owners.

Yet again, Minnesota is facing another biennial budget deficit.

How would you prevent ongoing budget deficits?

Finding a new revenue stream is essential to avoid further slashing of essential programs and services already stripped to the bone. We need commonsense, revenue-generating ideas like the online sales tax fairness provision supported by the MN Chamber of Commerce and corporations like Best Buy and Target. This is a sales tax that out-of-state Internet companies do not collect even though instate companies do. It levels the playing field for Minnesota businesses.

How would you rate the performance of the Legislature in the past few years and how would you make it better?

The state shutdown was an embarrassment for everyone involved. The fact that longterm budget solutions were not addressed creates difficult budget decisions for the next leg-

islature. Borrowing against the schools, raising property taxes, and legislating by amendment is poor policy. I give this past legislature a failing grade.

Voters are considering two constitutional amendments supported and opposed primarily along party lines. Why should voters support amendments to the state constitution that are arguably so divisive?

A good constitution protects our fundamental rights and protects against overzealous legislators. Regardless of where one stands on these issues, it is the wrong approach lacking broad bipartisanship in their creation and implementation. The constitution should not be used as a tool for circumventing the process for making laws.

What has been the statewide impact of the legislature’s inability or unwillingness to raise taxes and how would you manage that impact. Overall, has the inability or unwillingness to raise taxes been good for Minnesota (and why)?

Taxes have increased. Our property taxes have gone up due to the elimination of the Homestead Market Value Credit, increased reliance on school levies, and cuts of Local Government Aid to our cities. Property taxes are the least progressive tax. A fair and progressive income tax where the wealthiest pay their fair share is a better alternative than budget gimmicks, school shifts, and cuts to vital services.

Mike Dudley

Why are you seeking election to Minnesota Senate and what separates you from your opponent?

I want to put Minnesota on a firm economic foundation by controlling what we spend, prioritizing what we spend, strengthening the private sector, to grow jobs. The difference, I want to grow the private sector not grow government If elected, what are your priorities and (be specific) how will you accomplish them?

Minnesota’s tax and regulatory environment for business ranks near the bottom of all states. Over and over on the campaign trail, I hear business people saying that Minnesota makes it difficult to start and expand businesses. First priority is improving this. Improving our tax and regulatory system will encourage businesses to start up and expand here leading to more good-paying jobs, higher wages, and ultimately more tax revenues. Controlling the growth in government pro-

grams is a priority. We cannot afford a government that is everything to everybody.

Gov. Dayton is interested in tax reform. What is your opinion of his proposal and what is the ideal plan to reform taxes in Minnesota?

Gov. Dayton’s idea of tax reform is to raise taxes on the wealthy. “Tax the rich” is a slogan, not a solution. It’s really just another tax hike on job creators. Small business is where most of our jobs come from and most small business owners are taxed as individuals. Such a tax is a job-killer.

Talking about slogans, how about this one, “More taxpayers (meaning more revenue), not more taxes.” Cutting taxes will grow the private sector, ultimately producing more revenue. I would like to phase out the state commercial property tax over a 7-10 year period.

Yet again, Minnesota is facing another biennial budget deficit.

How would you prevent ongoing budget deficits?

We have to continue to exercise fiscal restraint as the legislature has been doing. We have to stop using gimmicks, like borrowing from the schools in the school shift, or like promising local government rebates as they did in the Homestead Market Value Credit property tax scam but then failing to give the rebates in 10 of 11 years.

Legislators have to stop worrying about getting re-elected and start making responsible fiscal decisions.

How would you rate the performance of the Legislature in the past few years and how would you make it better?

The fact of the matter is that the state is in much better financial condition than it was two years ago. They were able to get rid of a $6 billion budget deficit without raising taxes.

More might have been done but 55 vetoes by the governor made it tough.

Voters are considering two constitutional amendments supported and opposed primarily along party lines. Why should voters support amendments to the state constitution that are arguably so divisive?

The question of who can marry is in the courts. The courts will decide, if the people do not. The people should decide. Voter ID is not divisive, it is common sense. Almost half the states have it with no significant cost or effect on voter turnout.

What has been the statewide impact of the legislature’s inability or unwillingness to raise taxes and how would you manage that impact. Overall, has the inability or unwillingness to raise taxes been good for Minnesota (and why)?

Not raising taxes is a good thing. Minnesota already has the seventh highest income tax in the nation. The fascination of some people with trying to get us in the top five amazes me. All the wealth that pays for government comes from the private sector. Taxing removes capitol from the private sector, reduces economic activity in the private sector and ultimately depresses the private sector’s ability to support government. More taxpayers, not more taxes.

Area Separated, Divorce Support Group Offered The area Separated, Divorce Support Group meets the first and third Tuesday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. at St Wenceslaus Church, on the lower level of the church, 215 East Main Street in New Prague.

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

Call Mary at 952-873-6781 or Deacon Bob at 952-758-0463 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, october 24, 2012

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

Celebrating Fall at Ney Center

Senate District 47 The senate district race has Sen. Julianne Ortman, RChanhassen, against former Carver mayor James Weygand, a DFLer. The district includes southern Carver County.

Residents from throughout the area attended the Ney Nature Center’s Fall Festival Saturday. The event included a trail run, pumpkin painting, corn husk doll crafting, story hour, prairie maze (north of the education building), a guided hike down the Windmill trail, scavenger hunt, family-style supper, and a bonfire with s’mores and roasted apples. Judy Helgen, author of “Peril In The Ponds: Deformed Frogs, Politics, and a Biologist’s Quest” presented information on her work. (Right) Cody Corbitt of Belle Plaine, David Zeiher of Le Sueur and Ayden Borham of Belle Plaine explored the historic barn. (Below) Diana Gransee Bowman helped Dave Rice crush apples for cider.

CapX (continued from page 1) for us,” Lambrecht said. “The power line is not always what we wanted it to be.”

Superintendent Kelly Smith appreciated the family deciding the trees would be put to better use on the school campus than being destroyed. He knows the Lambrechts and their attorneys had to work with CapX to make the donation fit into the offer for the property.

“We’re grateful they thought of us,” Smith said. “It would have been very easy for them to let them be destroyed.”

Across the River

Several months after the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved Cap X 2020’s plan to extend a double circuited 345-kilovolt transmission line 237 miles across Minnesota from the wind farms of eastern South Dakota, around Belle Plaine on the way to Hampton, Minn., the line will be extended across Wisconsin and on to Chicago.

For several weeks, workers have been clearing trees and vegetation along the 150-foot permanent easement the power line will occupy. In the western counties, from South Dakota through Renville and into Sibley counties, the 150-foot easement is more closely aligned with a blend of township and county road corridors.

Land agents and attorneys for CapX have been working with landowners, many of who have opted in favor of eminent domain or to sell their entire property via “buy the farm” option within the eminent domain process. Randy Fordice, a spokesperson for CapX said the number of landowners whose land is being acquired through eminent domain increases as

PAGE seventeen

Sen. Julianne Ortman

the power line easement reaches the metro area where density and potential for development are greater.

Two weeks ago, at the intersection of 220th Street and 341st Avenue in Green Isle Township, workers recently filled another footing for a 140foot-tall tower. The footing is about 13 feet across and almost 40 feet deep. It will hold about 150 cubic yards of concrete.

The towers are between 800 and 1,000 feet apart, depending on the terrain.

By the end of this month, they’ll be in Faxon Township and nearing the Minnesota River. The work will cross the river west of Belle Plaine’s wastewater treatment plant. The foundation work along either side of the river will likely be put off until the winter, when the frozen ground is more accepting of the heavy equipment.

The line will run along Stoppelmann Boulevard, cross Highway 169 and make its way across Belle Plaine Township toward the Helena Substation north of New Prague. Xcel Energy owns the substation. It is nearly completed, with the transformers among the last pieces to be installed, Fordice said.

The line will leave the Helena Substation heading east across New Market Township, running north of Elko New Market.

It will cross Rice and southern Dakota counties until reaching a substation at Hampton.

CapX is still working with landowners who have opted for the eminent domain process.

That process will extend into 2013.

The PUC’s ruling earlier this year allows CapX – a consortium of several power companies led by Xcel Energy and Great River Energy – admission the property before the eminent domain proceedings are completed and a value set by the court. While CapX is

well aware most landowners want the transmission line somewhere else, the group is trying to avoid being seen as the all-powerful electrical giant, unyielding to the wishes of landowners.

It has offered landowners the opportunity to have the dirt from footing spread on the land at the owner’s wishes. It allowed Lambrecht to remove 22 trees from his land without decreasing its offer for the property. Long-term, CapX officials selected “self-weathering” rustcolored towers because they are considered less conspicuous along the rural countryside and less expensive compared to the silver-colored galvanized towers that are part of CapX’s Fargo to St. Cloud/Monticello line Fordice Mn/DOT wanted along Highway 94.

“They look a lot better, less intrusive,” he said.

The poles will be assembled at the site. From there, the transmission line will be installed through a complicated process using lead lines to place the transmission lines so it can be tightened. Each line is several pieces wound around a core about 1½ inch thick.

If elected, what are your priorities and (be specific) how will you accomplish them?

Pass entitlement reform, encourage personal responsibility, and significantly reduce our Health & Human Services budget. Reduce taxes to allow Minnesotans to keep more of their hard-earned income (they invest it more wisely than government), improve Minnesota’s economic competitiveness, comprehensively reform overly-complicated property taxes, especially DFL-engineered subsidies and wealth redistribution programs (e.g., LGA, fiscal disparities) and funding mechanisms for public schools and hold Mn/DOT accountable to build roads and bridges to meet current needs and future growth. I am working to secure federal Hwy. 212 funds recently forfeited by Mn/DOT; I will continue to oppose light rail, and empty subsidized Metro buses, in favor of roads.

Governor Dayton is interested in tax reform. What is your opinion of his proposal and what is the ideal plan to reform taxes in Minnesota?

I do not support raising new revenue as part of tax reform, but reform is needed. Our sales tax has so many erratic applications, definitions and exemptions it lacks coherency. We should redefine the transactions we intend to tax in light of changes in our state’s economy in the past four decades, and lower rates, to make Minnesota more competitive nationally.

We should reconsider property tax aids & credits paid to certain communities (LGA and fiscal disparities) and the formula as well as the purpose for making these payments, and review the definition of tax exempt for property taxpayers.

Minnesota is facing another biennial budget deficit. How would you prevent ongoing budget deficits?

We resolved the lion’s share of our deficit in 2011, and have only a $1.1 billion structural deficit. Our fiscal discipline is paying off; our recent revenue reports have shown the state collecting more revenues than forecast so Minnesota taxpayers are making up that $1.1 billion as we get closer to the next legislative session. We should refuse to pass any bud-

get spending more than current sources of revenue; we should pass a 98 percent spending restriction.

How would you rate the performance of the Legislature in the past few years and how would you make it better?

Legislature: A-, Governor: D-. Raising taxes in recession is the absolute worst strategy for recovery; higher taxes impose more burdens on families and businesses, discouraging saving and investment. The legislature balanced the deficit without raising taxes, after a principled standoff with Dayton. We’ve resolved much of the structural deficit and have a small surplus.

Voters are considering two constitutional amendments.

Why should voters support amendments to the state constitution that are arguably so divisive?

Requiring a photo ID will ensure election integrity, and modernize elections. Voter participation has increased in every state that has passed it.

Defining marriage has been a battle at the capitol for 12-plus years; the question cannot be finally and legitimately resolved except directly by the people of the state.

What has been the statewide impact of the legislature’s inability or unwillingness to raise taxes and how would you manage the impact. Overall has the inability or unwillingness to raise taxes been good for Minnesota?

The state budget increased on average 17.9 percent every biennium since 1961. Refusing to raise taxes is in opposition to out-of-control spending. We have more government than we can afford, so we must downsize, eliminate duplicative services, re-prioritize and encourage private-sector growth, in favor of Minnesota families and businesses. We need a nationally competitive tax/business climate. Lower taxes, a predictable tax code, steady state credit ratings, streamlined licensing/regulations will encourage savings, investment, innovation and job creation.

James Weygand

Why are you seeking election to Minnesota Senate and what separates you from your opponent?

I believe, unlike my opponent, that government should be an asset to making a community a great place to live, work, and do business. That has been true in Minnesota in the past, and should be in the future.

If elected, what are your pri-

with Belle Plaine Chamber Businesses

Wednesday, Oct. 31st•3:00-5:00pm For Elementary Age Children

American Family Insurance Anderson & Skubitz Belle Plaine Chiropractic Belle Plaine Country Store Belle Plaine Herald Participating Belle Plaine Library Belle Plaine Vet’s Club businesses Berger Interiors will have a Borough Bowl Brad’s Barber Shop pumpkin in Canopy Group their window Captive Tan Cenex Chamber of Commerce Chestnut Realty - Mary Stier City of Belle Plaine (until 4:30 pm) Coborn’s (Downtown) Co-Op Tire & Auto Cully’s Coin Laundry Dairy Queen Daly & Daly Deb’s Embroidery Duets Eagle Ridge at Valley View Edina Realty Edward Jones This event is sponEmma Krumbee’s General Store sored by the Chamber Emma Krumbees Restaurant of Commerce.

Fahey Sales Participation is at your Foline Auto own risk. Parents, Front Porch Photography please accompany Golden Touch Great Clips your children.

Hennen Furniture Home to Home Thrift Store Jabs Family Dentistry Johan’s Bar & Grill Kwik Trip Lisa Fahey Agency Lutheran Home - Boessling Lutheran Village Apartments Lutheran Home Faith Residents Apartments Lutheran Home Hope Residence Lutheran Home - Nursing Home Lutheran Home - Kingsway Matt Saxe Chevrolet/Buick McDonald’s Memories & Milestones Academy MN Valley ATA Black Belt Academy (Downtown) Otto Drug Pizza Plus Prairie Farm Supply Pro Action Realty Red Door Bar River Valley Family Chiropractic Ruck’s Meats Sparetime State Bank of Belle Plaine State Farm Insurance Steffen Hardware Strait Smiles Family Dentistry Subway Twistwire Marketing Verizon Wireless

orities and (be specific) how will you accomplish them?

My top priorities: are to increase our investment in education both K-12 and higher education, increase our investment infrastructure particularly transportation, finally work to improve the cooperation between the opposing sides in state government. Increase investment in education will require additional income tax revenues, and should result in a shift from property taxes back to income taxes. Additional investment in infrastructure will require bonding initially, but long term changing our financing of transportation to new methods.

Improving cooperation will require more and better communication, and a demand for better cooperation in our elected leaders from voters.

Gov. Dayton is interested in tax reform. What is your opinion of his proposal and what is the ideal plan to reform taxes in Minnesota?

The only Dayton tax plan I have heard only covers raising taxes on our highest earners, which I agree with. I also believe we have to look at the total tax load for residents and businesses. We need to lower tax burden on our bottom 80 percent of the population and small businesses. This will mean raising rates on top earners and shifting property tax burden to income tax. In addition we should look at removing tax breaks and loopholes for individuals and businesses so we can lower rates while remaining revenue neutral, and also improving the fairness of tax system.

Yet again, Minnesota is facing another biennial budget deficit.

How would you prevent ongoing budget deficits?

There are essentially two options to solve the budget deficit increase revenues and decrease expenditures. Addressing the ongoing deficits using only one option is like a bird trying to fly with one wing. The deficit problems we are dealing with date back to the Ventura tax cuts. For a real solution to the deficits not just the recent accounting tricks we will need to raise revenues (taxes) and decide what services we can do without.

How would you rate the performance of the Legislature in the past few years and how would you make it better?

Recent performance of the legislature has been poor largely the result of partisan divide.

The recent session started with a priority to create jobs yet its prime result was two damaging amendments to the constitution.

To fix this, we need to elect legislators that put needs of residents above political party.

Voters are considering two constitutional amendments supported and opposed primarily along party lines. Why should voters support amendments to the state constitution that are arguably so divisive?

No, the electorate should not support these amendments.

One attacks a non-existent voter fraud problem, by creating voter fraud. It is voter fraud when we put unnecessary barriers in the path of some of the electorate. The second attacks a minority group to promote the religious beliefs of others.

What has been the statewide impact of the legislature’s inability or unwillingness to raise taxes and how would you manage that impact? Overall, has the inability or unwillingness to raise taxes been good for Minnesota (and why)?

The impact of not raising taxes has been negative. We are seeing a decline in our K-12 education. We are seeing a general decline in the quality and safety of our roads and bridges. We see higher education becoming affordable only to the wealthy.

We see regressive property taxes rising as tax burden shifts from income taxes further damaging the bottom 80% of the population that provide the engine for our economy.

Southern Valley Offers Support Groups for Women The Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women, based in Belle Plaine, offers support for all area women in crisis or who have recently left a crisis situation.

The groups provide a safe and caring environment for women. The Alliance offers groups every Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

For more information, call 952-873-4214.

WEDNESDAY, october 24, 2012

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

PAGE eighteen

Members of the All-MRC tennis team from Belle Plaine are, from left, Sophie Brazil, Allison Stolee, Jamie Read, Ashley Morrison, Jane Schneider and Lindsay Vennie (honorable mention).

The Tigers’ Ben Stier lunged to try to trip up the Raiders’ Noah Peterson during last Wednesday night’s game at NYA.

Football

(continued from page 19) highest remaining seed.

Tigers 27, Norwood YA 7 Belle Plaine did many of the same different things that it did in the pervious week’s conference triumph at Le Sueur-Henderson.

Again, the Tigers started Luke Narveson at quarterback and again they scored on the game’s first possession. They did not have far to go as Nick Eliason returned the opening kickoff to the NYA 39 yard line. As he did at Le Sueur, tight end Gavin Dauwalter lined up in the backfield when near the goal line and scored from a yard out.

Derek Dahlke’s point-after kick made it 7-0 with 8:26 left in the first quarter.

After several exchanges of possession, the Raiders tied the score when Casey Clemensen ran into the end zone from 11 yards out with 9:39 left in the second quarter.

Belle Plaine struck back later in the quarter when Narveson tossed a short pass to Eliason, who then outraced the Raider secondary for a 50-yard TD catch and run. Dahlke’s kick made it 14-7 with 1:42 left before halftime.

The third quarter was basically a puntfest but Belle Plaine got it in gear in the fourth quarter, thanks in part to some questionable decision-making on NYA’s part. Still down by just

Bowling Results

one touchdown, the Raiders opted to fake a punt from inside their own 25 yard line with a quarter of football still remaining. The attempt backfired and the Tigers took over at the NYA 23 yard line. A short time later Narveson scored on a 1-yard keeper. The point-after attempt was good and Belle Plaine was in command at 21-7 with 11:12 left in the game.

What little doubt remained in the outcome was erased when Dauwalter scored his second TD of the night on a 4-yard run not long after the Raiders fumbled the ball away near midfield.

The Tigers had 259 total yards of offense (150 passing and 109 rushing). NYA totals were not available.

Narveson completed 6-of-12 passes for 150 yards and one touchdown. He was intercepted once. Eliason, having another explosive night, was the recipient of every one of those passes.

Dillon Haefner led Belle Plaine in rushing with 18 carries for 91 yards.

Defensively, Mitchell Nelson and Ben Stier both had 16 tackles, the latter also getting an interception. The other tackling leaders were Jake Schultz (11), Brandon Boateng (11), Zach Bahr (10), Dauwalter (8), Robert Nowak (8), Jayden Howie (5), Blayne Prochaska (3) and Dahlke (3). Haefner, Jake Hartmann, Colton Hentges, Seth Schumacher, Justin Seaver and Eliason all had one.

Davis 184, Hayden Svihel 169, Carson Retzer 86 Girl’s High Game: Lily Moseman 91 Girl’s High Series: Lily Moseman 164, Lauren Miller 146, Ciara Fahey 144 Strikers Laser Works 18.5 Rainbow Discovery 15.5 Prairie Farm Supply 15 KRI Roofing 14.5 Saxe Chevrolet 12 Team #6 8.5 High Game: Brady Yahnke 210 High Series: Alex Ernst 532, Brady Yahnke 530, Allen Jackson 527 City League Annie’s Boys 20 Johan’s 17 Borough Bowl 15 J&W 15 Foline Auto 12 Neil’s Pub 11 Ag Power 10 High Game: Chad Feltmann 268, Dave Lyter 265 High Series: Tom Otto 690, Lowell Hiles 672 Commercial League D Lee Guns 17 Bartels Lands.

13 Johan’s 8 Neil’s 7 Prairie Farm 6 High Game: Tom Otto 255 High Series: Tom Otto 714, Eric Lyons 666, Gary Bartels 639 Thursday Foxes Sparetime 17 Deb’s Embroidery 15 Johan’s 14 Wild Night Karaoke 12 Paparazzi 11 High Game: Amy Haefner 213, Syl Svihel 199, Syl Svihel 196 High Series: Syl Svihel 564

Deadline for bowling results is Monday at 12 noon.

Friday Night Owls JD’s Auto 17.5 Stier Trucking 17 Spletzer Automotive 17 Johan’s 13.5 Jody’s Daycare 10 Hair by Paula 9 Men’s High Game: Ted Malz 217 Men’s High Series: Ted Malz 559, Tom Sellnow 553, Travis Ehlers 548 Women’s High Game: Cassie Wolpern 192 Women’s High Series: Cassie Wolpern 530, Heather Haefner 506, Jody Hornaman 490 Pin Bashers BP Country Store 14 Curt Koepp Acct.

13 S & S Exteriors 12.5 State Bank of BP 8.5 Boy’s High Game: Dakota Gutzke 154 Boy’s High Series: Dakota Gutzke 423, Kade Heuton 316, Aiden Fogarty 282 Girl’s High Game: Madison Brown 114 Girl’s High Series: Madison Brown 318, Jacelyn DeFauw 246 Monday Mini’s Team #4 13 State Bank of BP 9 Cenex C-Store 8.5 VFW Auxiliary 5.5 Boy’s High Game: Brayden Davis 102 Boy’s High Series: Brayden

NOW ACCEPTING DEBIT & CREDIT CARDS

OPEN SUNDAYS!

Johan’s M-W 11am-9pm

Th-Sat 11-10pm

BAR & GRILL

Sun 12-9pm

Only flat bread pizza in town!

KRISSY BURGER • JOHAN BURGER FEATURING HOMEMADE SOUP

Food-DrinksService-Smoking

PATIO OPEN! WE HAVE WIFI!

Monday, October 29 Tuesday, October 30 7:00 P.M.

4:00-8:00 P.M.

Buck Burgers

JACKPOT

$

1,000

DINE IN ONLY! 7:00 P.M.

Texas Hold’em

Thursday, October 25 7:30 P.M.

BANKO

Wednesday, October 24

4:00-9:00 P.M.

50¢ WINGS UNTIL 9PM

Friday, October 26

MEAT RAFFLE 7PM

1 off appetizer DJ & KARAOKE Go Vikings!

$

Saturday, October 27

SIDE FX

Sunday, October 28 $

1 off small pizza $ 2 off large piza

Live Band 117 N. Meridian St. Belle Plaine

BUCKET SPECIAL

5 FOR $12

Phone# 873-6740

MRC Standings

(All Standings Final) Football

W L Mayer Lutheran 6 1 Sibley East 6 1 Tri-City United 5 2 Watertown-M 5 2 Belle Plaine 2 5 Le Sueur-Hend. 2 5 Jordan 1 6 Norwood YA 1 6 Results Belle Plaine 27, NYA 7 Sibley East 41, LS-H 0 Mayer Lutheran 21, W-M 14 Tri-City United 34, Jordan 8 Volleyball

W L Mayer Lutheran 7 0 Le Sueur-Hend. 6 1 Belle Plaine 5 2 Jordan 3 4 Tri-City United 3 4 Norwood YA 2 5 Watertown-M 2 5 Sibley East 0 7 Results Mayer Luth. 3, Belle Plaine 0 Jordan 3, NYA 0 LS-H 3, Tri-City United 0 Tennis

W L Jordan 8 0 Sibley East 6 2 Belle Plaine 4 4 Le Sueur-Hend. 2 6 Tri-City United 0 8

Section Cross Country Meet Thursday The Belle Plaine High School boys’ and girls’ cross country teams will travel to Battle Creek Regional Park in St. Paul for this Thursday’s Section 4A Meet.

The boys’ varsity race is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m., followed by the girls at 4:30 p.m.

The top 10 runners in both races automatically qualify for the state meet that will take place Nov. 3 at St. Olaf College in Northfield.

The defending girls’ team champion for Section 4A is Blake, while Blake and Minnehaha Academy are defending boys’ co-champions. The Belle Plaine girls finished seventh among 11 complete teams last year and the Tiger boys were seventh among 16 complete teams.

2012 BPHS Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country Remaining Schedule Oct. 25 Section Meet at

Battle Creek Nov. 3 State Meet at St. Olaf

Five Tigers Named All-MRC Tennis

No. 1 singles player Ashley Morrison and the top two doubles teams of Allison Stolee/Jane Schneider and Jamie Read/Sophie Brazil are Belle Plaine’s representatives on the 2012 All-Minnesota River Conference Tennis Team. Lindsay Vennie is honorable mention.

Drew DeCorsey of Jordan was selected by coaches as the conference’s Most Valuable Player of the Year. Brad Ernst, who guided Jordan to a secondstraight undefeated season in the MRC, was selected by his peers as Coach of the Year.

Jordan joined Belle Plaine in having five players selected All-Conference. Tri-City United had two, while Le SueurHenderson and Sibley East both had one.

Morrison, a junior, is a repeat All-Conference selection that played first singles all season.

She was very patient and consistent with powerful groundstrokes. Her relentless effort and ability on the court continued to improve throughout the season. She is the daughter of Jeff and Andrea Morrison.

Stolee, a senior, dramatically improved her all-around game and became a team leader in numerous ways. She played with Schneider most of the season and they developed great chemistry and confidence. She was always enthusiastic and had a contagious positive attitude. She is the daughter of Tom and Amy Stolee.

Schneider, a sophomore, went 7-1 in conference play and played most of the season with Stolee at first doubles.

She is a fierce competitor with strong groundstrokes. She was accomplished at both singles and doubles, which made her a valuable asset to her team. She is the daughter of Greg Schneider and Sandy Fjelde.

Read, a senior, went undefeated in the conference, playing the entire season with Brazil.

They had tremendous communication on the court. She had great awareness at the net and was very quick on her feet. She was very determined and always worked hard on improving her game. She is the daughter of Rhonda Read-Boecker and Mark Boecker.

Brazil, a senior was undefeated in conference play, playing the entire season with Read. She was a great athlete who really improved her game.

She had a tremendous attitude and great sportsmanship. She was very tenacious at the net and had great doubles strategy.

She is the daughter of Dave and Patty Brazil.

Jordan DeCorsey, a senior and tri-

Patrick’s on third Kitchen Open 11:00am-11:00pm with Full NEW Menu Saturday & Sunday Breakfast served 10:00am-1:00pm

at the net. Her tenacious play and consistent all-around game makes her a dominant player in the conference. This is her second All-Conference selection.

Sibley East Morgan Setterman, a senior captain, earned her third AllConference award. She had a fluid swing and attacked the ball when needed. Her preparation, dedication and passion for the game were second to none.

She set a high standard for her teammates to follow both off and on the court. With a 6-2 conference record at #1 singles, her All-Conference award is very deserving.

Le Sueur-Henderson Carlie Brandt, a freshman, worked very hard at her game and showed continued improvement throughout the season.

She is extremely competitive and plays with great intensity.

She has a great work ethic and shows great confidence and poise playing in the demanding position of #1 singles as a freshman. She has a very wellrounded game and is able to play at the baseline and is also very confident at the net.

Tri-City United Beth Steinborn, a senior captain, went 5-1 at #1 doubles, 1-0 at #2 singles and 1-0 at #3 singles in conference play. Her overall record was 13-3, 11-3 when playing doubles.

Courtney Hentges, a sophomore, went 5-1 at #1 doubles, and played one match at both #1 singles and #2 singles. Her overall record was 11-5, 11-3 when playing doubles.

Honorable Mention Sr. Lindsay Vennie B.P. Jr. Paige Huss Jordan Sr. Lindsay Fasching S.E. Sr. Sara Mootz LS-H Jr. Breanna Jaycox TCU

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.

BELLE PLAINE AUTO www.carsoup.com

400 S. Meridian St. • Belle Plaine

952-873-4430

Hours: M-Th. 8am-6pm • Fri. 8am-5pm Sat. 8am-12 Noon or by appt.

TRUCKS-SUV’S-VANS

www.findcars.com

CARS

‘07 JEEP Liberty, 33K...................................$13,995 ‘06 NISSAN, Altima, 4 dr..........................$10,995 ‘06 FORD Escape..........................................$10,900 ‘06 CHEV Impala........................................$7,995 ‘06 dodge Grand Caravan SXT, 80K...........$9,995 ‘06 DODGE Stratus.................................$5,995 ‘04 CHEVY Colordao Crew Cab 4x4............$10,995 ‘06 CHEV Cobalt LTZ..............................$5,995 ‘04 GMC Yukon XL, 101K.............................$12,995 ‘05 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta........................$8,995 ‘04 Chev Astro AWD......................................$7,995 ‘05 BUICK LeSabre Custom..................$8,995 ‘03 CHEV Silverado Ext. Cab, 105K.............$11,995 ‘04 CHEV Impala.....................................$6,995 ‘02 CHEV S10 Blazer 4 dr, 111K.....................$4,995 ‘04 FORD Focus Wagon.........................$4,995 ‘02 Dodge Caravan.......................................$2,995 ‘03 BUICK Century, 65K miles...............$6,995 BUICK LeSabre Custom,.................$7,995 ‘00 Chev 2500 Reg. Cab, 4x4........................$7,995 ‘03 ‘03 Honda Civic, 2 dr............................$5,995

CARS

‘02 FORD Taurus SEL, 113K miles........$4,995 Saturn L200.......................................$5,995 ‘07 NISSAN Versa Hatchback......................$10,900 ‘02 ‘00 Honda Accord, 4 dr, new transmission.......$6,995

‘07 MAZDA 6, 105K.........................................$9,995 ‘95 Chrysler Concorde...........................$2,495 ....

‘06 Ford Taurus 115K...................................$5,995 ‘06 Subaru Outback AWD, 127K.................$8,995 ‘Stop By & Check Out Our Inventory!

22s of

varietien tap beer o

EVENING SPECIALS

MONDAY.............Burger Baskets...........$6.95 TUESDAY............Wing Night............... 45¢ ea.

WednesDAY......Italian Night..............$10.95 SUNDAY..............Two Topping Pizza...$10.95 M-F.......................1/2 Price Pints..... 3pm-6pm

$5.00 off Patrick’s on third

captain, played #1 singles and is a three-time conference MVP – 2010, 2011 and 2012. She had another amazing season, going 8-0 in the conference and 13-3 overall. She has a tremendous all-around game and continually strived for improvement.

She always displayed a positive attitude and prepared herself both mentally and physically.

Her patience, consistency and endurance were her greatest attributes. She was a team leader in numerous ways and always willing to help and support her fellow teammates.

Alex Hancock, a senior tricaptain, played at #2 singles and was undefeated at 8-0 in conference play. She was 13-3 overall. She was a tough, consistent and versatile player. She was extremely competitive and had great passion for the game.

Her steady groundstrokes and tremendous court coverage were her greatest attributes.

Her preparation and dedication was second to none and this is her second All-Conference selection. She set a standard for her teammates to follow.

Rachel Menke, a junior, had an outstanding season at #3 singles, going 8-0 in conference play and 13-3 overall.

She is a tough competitor and a steady player with an outstanding all-around game. Her serve and crisp groundstrokes are her greatest attributes. She always displays a positive attitude and good sportsmanship. This is her first All-Conference selection.

Justine Lloyd, a senior tricaptain, played #1 doubles with Victoria Read for a majority of the season. She was 6-2 in conference play and 9-7 overall. She was aggressive at the net and had tremendous court awareness. She was a team leader who was willing to do whatever necessary for the success of the team. This is her second All-Conference selection.

Victoria Read, a junior, played #1 doubles with Lloyd for the majority of the season.

She had a very good year, going 7-1 in conference action and 12-4 overall. She demonstrates quick hands and great touch

Your $25.00 purchase or more. *One coupon per person per visit.

Halloween Party Sat., Oct. 27th

• Cash Prizes for Top 3 Best CostumeS • Music Provided by All-Star Karaoke 9PM-1:30AM

Open 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

125 S. Third St. • St. Peter • 507-931-9051 • www.patrickson3rd.com

110 N. Meridian St. Belle Plaine • 952-873-4151

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2012

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

PAGE NINETEEN

Nick Eliason had all six of the Tigers’ pass receptions (for 150 yards) last Wednesday night at NYA.

H.S. Football

Tigers Win Second Straight

by Dan Ruud The lower half of the section also meet 2 p.m. this Saturday at The Belle Plaine High School bracket Tuesday night had No. the home of the higher remainfootball team waited until the 3 seed Tri-City United at home ing seed. The section champifinal five days to post two of its against No. 6 Worthington, and onship game is scheduled for 7 three wins of the regular sea- No. 2 St. Peter at home against p.m. Nov. 2 at the home of the Eagan outside hitter Taylr McNeil (left), considered by experts as one of the best volleyball son, the latest coming in a 27- No. 7 Redwood Valley. The Football players and sought-after Division I recruits in Minnesota, got her shot blocked on this play by 7 crushing of Norwood Young winners of those games will (continued on page 18) the Tigers’ Jordan Going (No. 4) Saturday at Chaska High School.

America last Wednesday night in NYA. That victory, coupled with the previous Friday’s win at Le Sueur-Henderson, helped the Tigers rise from the ashes to sort of speak and pick up the No. 5 seed in the seven-team Section 3AA Tournament that got underway Tuesday night Post Wins Over LS-H, after this edition of the Herald Mayer Lutheran at went to press.

Chaska Tournament The Tigers, who finished the regular season 2-5 in the Minby Dan Ruud nesota River Conference, 3-5 overall, traveled some 90 miles The Belle Plaine High School southwest to take on No. 4 seed volleyball team was swept in Fairmont, which had a regular back-to-back nights (Monday season record of 4-4 (see www. and Tuesday) on its home floor belleplaineherald.com or visit last week but still learned on the Herald’s Facebook page for Wednesday that it was selected the result). to be the No. 1 seed of the Section 2AA, North Subsection The Belle Plaine/Fairmont Tournament. winner will have the tall task of trying to knock off No. 1 The Tigers, will open the 16seed and unbeaten Blue Earth team tournament at home 7 Area in Blue Earth 2 p.m. this p.m. this Thursday against No. Saturday in the semifinals. Blue 8 seed Holy Family Catholic, Earth Area, which is ranked Belle Plaine freshman quarterback Luke Narveson, who comwhich was 5-21 in the regular No. 2 in the state in Class 3A, pleted 6-of-12 passes for 150 yards and one touchdown at NYA season. received a first-round bye.

The Belle Plaine/Holy Family last Wednesday night, was chased out of bounds on this play.

Catholic winner will advance He also rushed for a TD. to face the winner between No. 4 seed Jordan and No. 5 Norwood Young America 6 p.m. next Tuesday at New Prague High School.

The survivor of the above foursome will move on to Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter at 7:45 p.m. Nov. 1 to play in the subsection championship against the winner of the lower subsection bracket. That field has No. 2 seed Glencoe-Silver Eagan’s Nicole Johnson decided not to try to stand in the way Lake hosting No. 7 Sibley East and No. 3 Mound-Westonka at of this blast by Belle Plaine’s Mariena Hayden at Chaska on home against No. 6 Watertown- Saturday.

Mayer. The winner of those two matches will head to New Prague High School for a 7:45 p.m. semifinal clash next Tuesday.

The top seed in the South Subsection is Le Sueur-Henderson, which will take on No. 8 seed Maple River in Thursday night’s first round. The winner of that match will square off against the winner between No. 4 Blue Earth Area and No. 5 New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva. The lower bracket of the South Subsection has No. 2 Tri-City United against No. 7 Waseca and No. The Tigers’ Jake Schultz (top) and Colton Hentges (bottom) combined to bring down a Raider Volleyball The Tigers’ Haley Fogarty kept the ball in play during Satur- ball carrier last Wednesday night at NYA. Also closing in on the play for Belle Plaine are Chase Emmers, left, and Jayden Howie. (continued on page 8) day’s match against New Life Academy at Chaska.

H.S. Volleyball

Tigers Close MRC Season on Down Note; Still Get No. 1 Seed

J U S T C A L L U S M O N D AY F O R A F R E E S P O R T S I N J U R Y S C R E E N I N G .

Don’t let Weekend Warrior injuries keep you down. St. Francis Sports Medicine will help you get back in the game! Whether you’re a warrior in the yard or on the field, you’ll appreciate the expert sports injury care we offer from diagnosis through treatment and rehabilitation. So, if you pushed yourself a little too hard over the weekend, call us to schedule a FREE sports injury evaluation at one of our convenient therapy centers in Shakopee, Savage and Chaska.

Call 952-428-2001 to schedule a FREE Sports Injury Screening.

St. Francis Sports Medicine is a Proud Sponsor of the Minnesota Vikings.

SPM-30-172

www.stfrancis-shakopee.com

PAGE TWENTY

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2012

New District Court Judges for Scott County

Once Every 40 Years Should Do the Trick Shelly Selly (right), the head organist at Trinity Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine, visited with David Engen of Engen & Associates Thursday during an organ-cleaning effort. Over 1,600 pipes -- from 5/8 of an inch to 16 feet long -- in the church’s pipe organ were thoroughly cleaned for the ďŹ rst time since they were installed about 40 years ago. Engen said pipe organs should be cleaned every 40 to 50 years for optimal sound. Dozens of volunteers from the church helped with the cleaning.

12 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

NIGHTMARE

&.." ,36.#&&Âľ4 (FOFSBM 4UPSF

20% off

ON "UFFALO 3TREET

ALL HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS

October 31 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Expires. 10.31.12

GENERAL STORE (952) 873-3006

HWY. 169 BELLE PLAINE

FREE Haunted House FREE Hot Chocolate Located at:

215 Buffalo St. South Belle Plaine Surprises & Scares For All! Donations Accepted!

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE BELLE PLAINE FOOD SHELF

Website: www.nightmareonbuffalostreet.com

Send your Classified Ads, Announcements, Birthday Greetings and

Two recent gubernatorial appointments of district court judges have Scott County’s bench back to its full complement.

Gov. Mark Dayton recently appointed Ann Offerman and Christian Wilton to the bench in the First Judicial District, which includes Scott, Carver, Le Sueur and Sibley counties.

Offerman previously served as an assistant county attorney in the Dakota County Attorney’s OfďŹ ce. She handled all levels of felony cases. Her resume includes service in the Minnesota Attorney General’s ofďŹ ce where she worked on health licensing, public safety and labor cases.

Wilton served as a U.S. attorney for Minnesota. He prosecuted child exploitation, violent crimes, narcotics trafďŹ cking, economic and other crimes.

He also served as an assistant Ramsey County attorney. His caseload included gang, child abuse, murder, civil commitment and other cases.

Offerman and Wilton will ďŹ ll vacancies created by Judge Carol Hooten’s appointment to the state appeals court and Judge William Macklin’s retirement.

Michigan Beauty Has Ties to B.P. Rashontae Wawrzyniak recently ďŹ nished as the fourth runner-up in a ďŹ eld of 76 contestants in the Miss Michigan USA 2013 Beauty Pageant. She is the daughter of Amanda and Scott Wawrzyniak. Scott is a 1988 graduate of Belle Plaine Junior-Senior High School. Her grandparents -- Agnes and Louie -- are also Belle Plaine residents. They attended the pageant ceremonies in Port Huron, Mich. Sept. 28-29. Rashontae also won the pageant’s Miss Photogenic award. She is a 2012 graduate of Siena Heights University in Adrian, Mich. with a degree in psychology.

5',"$ ** 5##) -=N ,IP IL OHNCF NB? MHIQ @;FFM

; G J G

You Haralson • Honeygold • Regent pick 25¢/lb.

1/2 Bushel (approx. 20#) $5.00 from Bushel $9.00 the BAGS SUPPLIED ground

www.minnesotaharvest.net PETTING ZOO 952-492-2785 & WAGON RIDES Take 169 North to County Road 59 turn right (OK Corral) right at the top of the hill

More via e-mail!

bpherald@frontiernet.net

1131080_Lenzen 10/18/12 3:19 PM Page 1

HURRY !

FINAL 10 DAYS

OF CHE VY TRUCK MONTH ! !

ALL SALES END OCTOBER 31ST!

0

D S S DI I SC CO OU UNT NT SU UP PT TO O

INANCING %UF P TO 72 MOS .

12,616

$

ON SELECT MODELS

2012 CHEVY

2012 CHEVY

CAB 4X4 COLORADO CREW

TRAVERSE

2LT Pkg, Loaded! #16760

LS FWD, #16826

28,998

$

AVE YOU S

2012 CHEVY

27,997

!

2,696 $

$

2012 CHEVY

1/2 TON SILV 2WD

CAB 4X4 1/2 TON SILV EXT LT, DRAC Vehicle, All-Star Ed,

W/T #16488

20,393*

$

AVE YOU S

2012 CHEVY

Pkg #16268 ! 18" Tires, Z-71 Off-Road PRICE INCL. * $3,000 5,161 $ IN GM

28,998

$

2012 CHEVY

1/2 TON SILV

31,595*

6!

12,61

$

CREW CAB 4X4 LTZ, Htd/Cooled Seats, Loaded #16745

AVE YOU S

2012 CHEVY

AVE YOU S

3/4 TON SILV

CREW CAB 4X4 LT, Fully Loaded, w/All-Star Ed Pkg, #16894

$

ACCESSORIES!

!

3,817

$

AVE YOU S

43,999

!

8,470 $

$

2012 CHEVY

4X4 AVALANCHE DEMO LTZ, Htd/Cooled Seats, NAV, Snrf,

AVE YOU S

!

5,910

$

DVD, 28" Chrome Wheels! #16599

47,977

AVE YOU S

!

8,187 $

49,594

$

AVE YOU S

!

5,890

$

* Price includes GM Trade-in Allowance. Customer must own ‘99 or newer pass car or light duty truck & trade it in. Prices include rebates. 0% in lieu of rebates.

PRE-OWNED NER CARE CERT IFIEDOW

New, exclusive 2-Year/30,000-Mile Standard CPO Maintenance Plan % 36 12-Month/12,000-Mile Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty % 72 mos. mos.

5-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty

1.9

3.9

30 mpg, Bronze, 89k mi, #16402A

Gray, 78k mi, #5844A

Must see, Crimson, 48k mi, #15591A

Leather, Black, 29k mi, #16403A

Red, 28k mi, #5851

‘11 Chevy Cruze LT

‘11 Chevy Cruze LT

‘12 Chevy Cruze LT

‘11 Chevy Cruze LTZ

‘08 Chevy Equinox LS

Save gas, Blue, 30k mi, #5934

Blue, 38 mpg, 22k mi, #5871

Very Sharp, Red, 25k mi, #5949

Loaded, Silver, 31k mi, #5942

AWD, Purple, 74k mi, #16762A

17,695

$

‘11 Chevy Equinox LT

FWD, Red, 35k mi, #16742A

23,995

$

‘09 Chevy Impala LT

30 mpg, Black, 36k mi, #5543

14,995

$

18,695

$

15,995

$

17,695

$

20,995

$

18,995

$

2009 GMC Yukon XL SLT, 4x4, Leather, Sunroof, Navigation, 1-owner trade, 57,800 mi., Very Sharp! #16837A

24,995

$

14,295

$

‘08 Chevy Impala LT

30 mpg, White, 26k mi, #5816

15,995

$

34,595

‘10 Chevy Malibu LT

$

17,595

$

Great MPG, Gray, 41k mi, #5953

16,295

$

‘11 Chevy Malibu LT

‘09 Chevy Traverse LS

‘10 Chevy Traverse LS

‘12 Chevy Traverse LT

‘12 Chevy Traverse LT

Must see, Gray, 33k mi, #5935

FWD, Silver, 39k mi, #16772A

AWD, Cherry, 29k mi, #5931

FWD, White, 10k mi, #5956

FWD, Silver, 29k mi, #5951

17,995

$

21,995

$

22,995

$

CHEVROLET • BUICK, INC.

2860 Chaska Blvd • Chaska

(952) 448-2850

www.LenzenChevBuick.com

THE

AVAILABLE FROM 5:00 TOTO 10:30 A.M. AVAILABLE FROM 5:00A.M. A.M. 10:30 A.M.10:3 AVAILABLE FROM 5:00 A.M. TO MONDAY – SATURDAY MONDAY SATURDAY MONDAY – SATURDAY AND 5:00 A.M. TO ONON SUNDAY AND 5:00 A.M.A.M. TO11:00 11:00 A.M. SUNDAY AND 5:00 TOA.M. 11:00 A.M. ON SU

‘09 Buick Lucerne CX ‘09 Buick Lucerne CXL ‘10 Buick Lucerne CXL ‘11 Buick Lucerne CXL

‘08 Chevy Impala LT

10,595

$2.59 BIGBIG BREAKFAST $2.59 BREAKFAST $2.59 BREAKFAST WITH HOT HOT CAKES EVERY WITH CAKES EVERYDAY DAY WITH HOT CAKES EVERY DA

TAHOE 4X4

LT, Lux Pkg, Htd Lthr, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, 20" Wheels, Rear Cam #16592

$

$

Wake upup to Wake to deliciousness! deliciousness!

Wake to deliciousness!

BEST DEALS

25,995

$

27,995

$

JUST ARRIVED. FRESH, ONE OWNER LOCAL TRADES!

ARE IN CHASKA!

*Offer good only Belleat Plaine McDonald’s, 1050 Enterprise DriveEnterprise *Offer good only at Belle Plaine McDonald’s, Enterprise Drive *Offer good only Belle Plaine 1050 McDonald’s, 1050