aug 22, 2012 herald

BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA, AUGUST 22, 2012 75¢ SINGLE COPY NUMBER 34ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIRST YEAR

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Belle Plaine Trio Ready for

3-Day Walk

Tigers Done in St. Cloud

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Life in Belle Plaine Before

the Dakota War

Siemon(continued on page 3)

Shirley Schmeckpeper, center, is pictured with her daughter Judy and son Chris shortly after the arrival of their 16- by 74-foot mobile home last week at 601 West Forest Street.

by Dan RuudThe product of a community-

wide effort has landed on the Schmeckpeper family’s prop-erty at 601 West Forest Street

in the form of a 16- by 74-foot mobile home that was delivered last Wednesday.It replaces the family’s mo-

bile home that was destroyed

when a large tree landed on it during the June 19 storm that blew through Belle Plaine with winds up to 80 miles per hour.Since then, friends, neighbors

and other members of the com-munity have pitched in to see to it that Chris Schmeckpeper, his mother Shirley and sister Judy will have a replacement home. A series of benefi ts, combined with some insurance money, has done just that.Chris Schmeckpeper and his

sister Judy Nelson were some-what tongue-tied when it came to listing the people, businesses and organizations who helped them the past two months, much like someone who just won an Oscar and is afraid of leaving someone off a long list of thank yous. A series of benefi ts helped

make the purchase of the 10-year-old mobile home possible. It made its slow trek to Belle Plaine from Woodlund Homes in Wyoming, Minn. The bene-fi ts included a spaghetti dinner, silent auction, bake sale and a 5K run, walk and stroll. Trin-ity Lutheran Church hosted the dinner, auction and bake sale.“There were so many people

helping us,” Chris Schmeck-peper said. “But I really want to compliment Wendy (Thomas) and Lisa (Mathwig) for all the hard work they did organizing these things.”Judy, who works at McDon-

ald’s in Chaska, said that es-tablishment also helped out, including donating beverages, cups and napkins, etc. for the spaghetti dinner. A number of businesses donated some 200 items for the silent auction.Shortly after the storm hit, Sue

Rasmussen, who lives near the Schmeckpepers, called KARE 11 TV, which brought increased attention to the family’s crisis. “This town really pulled to-

gether for us,” Chris said.Help was still pouring in after

the arrival of the home. Friends Dave Thomas and Andrew Hae-fner were seeing to it last week that the home becomes properly settled onto its new site, a pro-cess that has to be completed before the family can move in. Schmeckpeper said he hopes he and his family can move in by sometime this week. Chris, Shirley and Judy plan to live to-gether and share expenses.Since the storm, Chris has

been staying with friends and Shirley has been staying at Ju-dy’s place.During an interview several

hours after the storm hit and with the large maple tree still on top of his home, Chris said he was just thankful he and his mother were not hurt. The fam-

Schmeckpepers’ New Home Arrives

Belle Plaine Woman Among Top Nurses in Twin Cities

Kay Siemon of Belle Plaine was recently recognized by Mpls.St. Paul Magazine as one of the best nurses in the Twin Cities area.Doctors, nurses and patients

were asked to recommend nurses who “go above and be-yond the call of duty in all areas

of health care.” The judges re-viewed nearly 100 nominations with an eye toward profes-sionalism, bedside manner and patient interaction, credentials and experience, and impact on

Kay Siemon

Winning PhotoSara Smith of Belle Plaine, winner of the Herald’s Summer Photo Contest, is pictured with her son Travis, who along with his dog Tank were subjects of the fi rst-place photo called “Drinking Buddies.” A story about Smith’s taking of the pho-to and the publishing of the other top photos in the contest appear on page 18.

New Home(continued on page 4)

by Dan RuudThe Belle Plaine City Coun-

cil addressed several issues at length Monday night, includ-ing the pros and cons of leasing or outright purchasing a new street sweeper.Public Works Superintendent

Al Fahey reported that the city’s current street sweeper is 10 years old and is in need of replacement. A new street sweeper (2012 Pelican) would cost $158,295, while the cost to lease a new Pelican sweeper on a fi ve-year term would be $33,830 per year. Staff recom-mended the latter.Council Member Cary Coop

did some math and said that the leasing option would cost the city some $170,000 compared to the $158,295 state contract purchase price. And that’s just after fi ve years (street sweepers normally last about 10 years before maintenance costs begin to signifi cantly increase).Fahey reported that the cost to

refurbish the existing machine at this time would be approxi-mately $23,560, and that such costs would likely increase over the next several years if the city was to keep it. Fahey explained that with the

lease option, the city would own the street sweeper after fi ve years and at that time have the option of keeping it or start-ing up another fi ve-year lease

on a new sweeper and receive some $80,000 toward the new lease by trading in the initially-leased sweeper. Fahey added that $80,000 is considerably more than what the city would get by trading in a 10-year-old sweeper.

After further mathematical review and some comments on the benefi ts of leasing by Fi-nance Director Dawn Meyer, the council voted 4-2 to go

City Council Brushes Up on Street Sweeper Financing

City Council(continued on page 4)

Woman Killed in Crash Was Former Belle Plaine Resident

There was a Belle Plaine con-nection to the crash that killed three members of an Eden Prai-rie family at about 9 p.m. Friday on Highway 12 near Willmar.Killed were Michelle Hoff-

man, 40, her 8-year-old daugh-ter Julia and Hoffman’s moth-er-in-law Marta Stoffers, 68, the latter of whom was from Atwater. Michelle Hoffman’s son Jason, 5, was also riding in the car but his injuries are not life-threatening.Michelle Hoffman’s husband,

Michael Hoffman, taught at Belle Plaine Elementary School a number of years ago before Julia and Jason were born. He and Michelle lived in Belle Plaine.According to the state patrol,

Paul Wickenhauser, 21, of Co-kato, was driving a Chevy Sil-verado that hit the van carrying the four family members. The

van then went into the ditch and burned.Wickenhauser, who was treat-

ed and released, was taken to Kandiyohi County Jail and charged with criminal vehicu-lar homicide. According to the criminal complaint, Wicken-hauser told offi cers that he had been drinking shortly before the crash. Offi cers found a broken rum bottle on the road, an open bottle of liquor in the cab of his pickup truck and a case of beer in the back.Wickenhauser reportedly had

a preliminary breath test read-ing of .07, which is under the legal limit of .08.The Hoffman family had been

spending the summer with rela-tives and planned to return soon to Oman on the Arabian Sea, where Michael and Michelle had worked for the past two years at an American interna-tional school.

From the Dewey Decimal System to the iPad, Belle Plaine public school students and K-12 Media Specialist Peter Jacobson will have the benefi ts of new technology when they return to school in a few weeks.

Township Board Okays Agreement With City to Repave Entire RoadThe Belle Plaine Township

Board last Wednesday ap-proved the same agreement that the Belle Plaine City Council approved the previous week, thus ensuring that the entire length of the Belle Plaine Trail (between Highway 169 and Ashford Way) will be repaved this summer.“Belle Plaine Township has

approved the resolution and provided the city with a fully signed and executed copy,” stated Belle Plaine City Admin-

istrator David Murphy. “They have also paid their portion ($60,537) of the project and Chard Tiling and Excavating has been contacted and in-formed to move forward with the full project.”Chard Tiling was awarded the

contract for the project in June at a bid of $128,113.60.

by John MuellerLast winter, the idea of spend-

ing about $200,000 in new tech-nology and staff development divided members of the school board. When students return to Belle Plaine public school classrooms, they’ll fi nd the new tools ready for the school year.Last December, the district

OK’d spending $200,000 on a technology plan that includes 53 new iMac desktop comput-ers and 110 iPads. Overall, the move dedicated $151,875 toward investment in various Apple computers and $51,425 toward staff development so teachers will know how to make the best possible use of the new

technology.The district has 220 iPads pur-

chased with district money and donations.The new equipment received

some use once it arrived last

year. Over the summer, teach-ers attended the district’s op-tional technology boot camp,

School District Believes iPads Will Raise the Bar on Learning140 Ready for 2012-13School Year School

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BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA PAGE TWO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012

Debby Heimerl, Brenda Engelbrecht and Geri Higdon recently opened their new business on on Main Street in Henderson.

by Karen SwensonInterwoven with their pets and

their passions, Geri Higdon, Brenda Engelbrecht and Debby Heimerl have spun their friend-ship into a new business on Main Street, Henderson.The Knitting Knest and Kuri-

osity Shoppe opened its doors this month and was met with an enthusiastic welcome from the community.“There is much excitement from

the customers, and curiosity,” said Debby. “There is a surprised reaction to the change the build-ing has gone through.”The last enterprise in the build-

ing was Wingnut Welding and Repair, yet many still refer to the building as the old Midland Sta-tion.“The last time I was here I had

my oil changed,” was a common comment heard since opening last Tuesday, Aug. 7.The maroon and green-themed

exterior has received many com-pliments along with the “comfy” look to the interior.“It’s unique from other yarn

shops,” said Debby.It was their dogs and their pas-

sion for crafting that united the trio. Debby, a dog groomer who ran a shop in Belle Plaine, has had both Geri and Brenda as cus-tomers.When Debby became interested

in knitting four years ago, she en-couraged Geri to join her group that met at Kingsway Retirement Living in Belle Plaine. The knit-ting group would hold retreats at The Rectory Bed and Breakfast in Belle Plaine, owned by Brenda and her husband.What was once an Irish Catho-

lic church rectory on South Elm

Street, lent itself as a great retreat for the large group of knitters to meet.Geri had worked for 45 years

at St. Frances Regional Medical Center in Shakopee.“I was born there and they kept

me,” Geri mused. Retiring from nursing one year

ago, Geri found herself idle. “I don’t like being retired,” she ad-mitted, missing the interaction with others most. Taking up knit-ting has generated an interest in the art of crafting.“I want to show people the art of

knitting and crocheting is coming back.”Locker rug hooking is the next

craft she would like to bring into the Shoppe.Brenda, who has worked in the

fast service and hospitality in-dustry for thirty years, said “I’ve always had a passion for crafting when I found something I like. I am a firm believer in repurpose, reuse and recycle. Give them a new life and new use. I like to find things that have character built into them.”And for a while, Brenda ran

a consignment shop in Belle Plaine.“I was my own best customer.”Hence Brenda’s talent will lie in

the “Kuriosities.”“I believe local crafters and art-

ists should have an outlet to share talent and the rewards. There are fabulous artists out there that have yet to be seen because they have nowhere to market their work.”As a fiber artist, Debby will

keep the store supplied with quality yarns.“It’s a learning experience all

the time. They are always com-

ing out with something new and different.”Like yarn made from recycled

blue jeans, which the Shoppe sells and yarn made from corn, which they hope to have on their shelves soon.The idea to open a shop came

one day when Geri mentioned “wouldn’t it be fun” … and the idea to open their own Shoppe took root.Last fall the women began their

search by looking at buildings in Belle Plaine, but the price didn’t fit their means.“Finally I told Geri, ‘Let’s sit

back from this for a while and see what happens,’” said Debby.Every dog has its day and Cleo,

Dolores Hagen’s dog, was being groomed when Debby happened to mention they were looking for a building. It didn’t take Dolores long to get back to Debby about the corner building in Hender-son. Yet when the women took a look at the building they were overwhelmed by the amount of work it would take to turn the old garage into a yarn Shoppe.“When I first saw it,” said Bren-

da, “I thought ‘Are you kidding me?’”“It all happened so fast,” said

Debby.Dolores and Budd Hagen pur-

chased the building, did the major renovations and leased the build-ing to the ladies. All three sing the praises of Ken and Kenny, husbands to Debby and Brenda, who laboriously went about the finish work on the building while the women set up the business end.The location of Main Street,

Henderson made perfect sense to the trio.“It’s so cute and quaint,” said

Geri. “Not that far off 169.”“After the Tangled Skein

closed,” in St. Peter, said Debby, “there is nothing between Excel-sior and Mankato.”The three women agree on one

thing: Henderson is welcoming and supportive of its shops.“Henderson is a happening

place,” said Deb. “Given time and the right combination of shops, it could be another Stillwater.” “Our goal is to really become

a destination,” said Brenda, and in a couple years “We’d like to need a bigger space.”Rugged, densely textured

chunky wools, silky soft ango-ras, and rainbows of color fill the shelves of the vintage furniture complimenting an array of gar-den and household gifts.Catering to all levels of knit-

ters and crafters, customers are encouraged to sign up for future classes with an open invitation for crafty folk to pull up a chair, leave your work behind and laugh, share stories and knit.

Knitting Ties That Bind

Some Late Summer ChessAdam Busack, right, of Eden Prairie and Jordan Hartwig of Belle Plaine were the finalists in the Intermediate Division of the annual End of the Summer Reading Program Chess Tourna-ment at the Belle Plaine Public Library on Aug. 10. Busack defeated Hartwig in the finals, while his brother, Noah Busack, won the Beginner Division. Nearly 30 youth participated in the tournament. Among them, pictured below, are Jack and Tom Hammargren of Belle Plaine.

Movie Night in CologneWaconia’s Brent Jarvis and his daughter Taylor made their way back to their vehicle from the concession stand during the showing of “Despicable Me,” Friday night in Cologne. The movie was part of two double-features Cologne firefighters and an army of volunteers presented as part of the Fourth Annual Firehouse Drive-In Friday and Saturday (Aug. 17-18). The drive-in movie night is a fund-raiser to restore the department’s first motorized truck, a 1923 American La France. Nearly 400 cars and an estimated 1,500 people attended the two presentations.

Grand OpeningSaturday (Aug. 18), Cologne Academy celebrated the open-ing of a 13,00-square-foot addition. The K-8 public charter school will begin its fifth operational year Sept. 4 with almost 400 students. Many families came out to help move into the new addition, which was followed by an ice cream social and the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Pictured are Director Lynn Gluck Peterson and Hans Hagen, of Hans Hagen Homes and Partnership for Better Education. The partnership funded the expansion.

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BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA PAGE THREEWEDNESDAY, AuGuST 22, 2012

Church NewsOur Lady of The Prairie Catholic Church - Belle

PlaineFr. Michael Kaluza

952-873-6564 Wednesday, August 22

8:00 am. Rosary8:30 am. Mass9:00 am – 9:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration

Thursday, August 238:00 am. Rosary8:30 am. Mass

Friday, August 248:00 am. Rosary8:30 am. Mass

Saturday, August 254:15 p.m. Mass

Sunday, August 2621st Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Mass 10:00 am Mass

Tuesday, August 288:00 am. Rosary8:30 am. Mass9:00 am – 9:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration

Wednesday, August 298:00 am. Rosary8:30 am. Mass9:00 am – 9:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration

St. John Lutheran Church148 S. Chestnut StreetBelle Plaine, MN 56011Pastor Mark [email protected]

952-873-6492Thursday, August 23

2:00 Women’s Bible StudySunday, August 26

Holy Communion9:00 a.m. Worship

Monday, August 278:00 Men’s Bible Study

Zion Lutheran Church & School

14745 County Road 153 Cologne, MN 55322

952-466-3379e-mail: brendathompsonzi-

[email protected]: Eric ZachariasWednesday, August 22

7 p.m. School OrientationSunday, August 26

9 a.m. Worship/C

Immanuel United Methodist Church

e-mail [email protected] Varner St. N., Jordan

(952) 492-6035Pastor Larry Kasten

e-mail [email protected]

SundaysWorship 10 am

Holy Family Academy & Chapel

Traditional Latin Mass10679 182nd St.,

Belle Plaine, MN 56011(952) 873-2582

or 873-6613 (coordinator)Fr. Christopher Leith

Sundays2:15 p.m. Confessions2:40 p.m. Rosary3 p.m. MassAcademy Mass - call for times

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ

111 S. 6th Street, Henderson, MN

Pastor-Rev. Brigit Stevens507-248-3594 (Office)

Sunday, August 269 a.m. Worship

Redeemer Lutheran Church14226 W. 280th Street

Henderson, MNPr. Diane Goulson

507-665-2932On Highway 19, 2 miles East

of Highway 169

East Union Lutheran Church

15180 Cty. Rd. 40Carver, MN 55315

952-448-3450Sundays

9 a.m. Worship (Holy Communion on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sundays)10:00 a.m. Fellowship Time & Sunday School

St. John-Assumption Parish26523 200th Street

Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Father Sam

507-248-3550Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Mass

West Union Lutheran Church

15820 Market Ave.Carver, MN 55315

Church: [email protected]

Pastor: Wolfgang LaudertThursday, August 23

7 p.m. Sweet Hour of PrayerSaturday, August 25

7:30 a.m. Men’s GroupSunday, August 26

9 a.m. WorshipR: Jaysen MellgrenP: Myrna Mellgren

Tree of Life Church & Ministry Center

312 Water St. Jordan, MN 55352

952-492-5277 www.treeoflifechurch.info

Senior Pastors: Joseph and Colleen

[email protected]

Sundays10 a.m. Contemporary Worship Childcare & Sunday School available

Wednesdays7 p.m. Youth Groups (Gr. 6-12)

Siemon(continued from page 1)

Belle Plaine HeraldFounded 1882 by J.E. TownsendC.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.

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ADvERTISING DEADLINES:Golden Nugget Insert: 12 p.m. FridayDisplay & Classified Ads, Belle Plaine Herald: 12 Noon Monday

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No. 34, vol. One-Hundred & Thirty-FirstWednesday, August 22, 2012

Oratory of St. Thomasthe Apostle - Jessenland

Father Sam Perez507-248-3550

ThursdaysMass at 5 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church219 W. Main Street

Belle Plaine, MN 56011952-873-2966

Pastor Don Genereuxwww.fpcbelleplaine.org

[email protected]

Inspirational Message Line952-583-3302

Mon.-Fri., August 20th-24thFPC serves Meals on Wheels

Wednesday, August 22nd1:00-2:30 pm Bible Study2:30 pm Visitations

Thursday, August 23rd2:00-9:00 pm Pastor Don, Presbytery Council Retreat

Sunday, August 26th21st Sunday in Ordinary Time9:00 am Worship Service

Monday, August 27th3:00-9:00 pm Pastor Don, Committee on Preparation for Ministry FPC, South St. Paul

Wednesday, August 29th1:00-2:30 pm Bible Study2:30 pm Visitation

Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church 500 West Church Street

Belle Plaine, MN952-873-6545

Pastor John C. Zeitler & John H. Meyer

www.trinitybelleplaine.orgWednesday, August 22

7 p.m. Coaches’ Meeting8 p.m. BOSE Meeting

Thursday, August 237 p.m. Midweek Worship Service w/ Communion

Sunday, August 268 a.m. Bible Study9 a.m. Worship Service w/ Communion (usher Team 3/ Video: Anderson)5 p.m. Adult ultimate Frisbee6:30 p.m. Adult Open Gym Volleyball

Monday, August 2710 a.m. Faculty Meeting4:45 p.m. Parent Volleyball Meeting

Tuesday, August 287 p.m. Preschool Orientation7 p.m. Trinity Knotters

Wednesday, August 297 p.m. K-8 Orientation

River Rock ChurchPO Box 184,

Belle Plaine, MN 56011www.riverrockchurch.com

email: [email protected]

Worshiping at BP Chatfield Elem. School

@ 330 S. Market StreetMinistry Center:

124 W. Main Street, BP (952) 873-5453

Lead Pastor Chris TeienAssociate Pastor Dan Jetto(Please call for locations)

Please join our family as we celebrate the Golden Wedding Anniversary

of our parents

Jerry and Eileen Hoyand our Dad’s miraculous recovery.

Open HOuseSaturday, August 25, 2012 • 1:00 to 5:00p.m.

at the Quatmann Home7651 W. 190th Street, Jordan

Please let your presence be their present!

IRISH FESTIVALSunday, August 26, 2012

Oratory of St. Thomas • JessenlandParish grounds..six miles north of Henderson on Co. Rd. 6 “Minnesota Scenic Byway”

A Catered Chicken/Beef Dinner 11:30am to 1:00pmAdult $11.00 • Children 12-4 $8.00

ADVANCE TICKET SALES ONLY!To order call 507-964-5514 or 507-248-3506

This activity is made possible by a grant by the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Councilfrom funds appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature

Mass 10:30amCelebrant -

Father John Berger

Irish EntertainmentIrish Dancer

The Tim Malloys BandCeltic Fiddler

Special Features2:00pm History Presentation in church

Raffle • Silent Auction • VendorsBob’s Burger Wagon & Refreshments

Root Beer Floats • Children’s Area

In Loving Memory of

DAvID JELEN

who passed away 31 years ago,August 23, 1981.

Deep in our hearts, you’ll always stay,Loved and remembered every day.

Loved and forever missed by:Mom ~ Dorothy Jelen

Sister & family ~ George & Diane MartinHolly Martin and George & Jessica Fisher

PILLOW CLEANINGAmerican Legion Auxiliary Invites everyone to

CARLSON’S PILLOW CLEANING SERVICETHURSDAY, AUGUST 30TH • 7Am-3Pm

EARLY DROP OFF - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 • 4-7PmVet’s Club - 221 NORtH MeRIDIAN st. • belle PlAINePillows cleaned, deodorized, sanitized and fluffed. Mobil Unit - SAME DAY

SERVICE - while you wait. Custom-made NEW pillows & comforters for sale.Proceeds go to local and district programs.

CONTACT RUTH WESTPHAL 952-873-6114 OR 612-839-8141

Crushedfoam pillows

can be cleaned.Polyester pillows

can berecovered.

CleanedDeodorized

SanitizedFluffed

Senior DiningSeniors 60 years and older areinvited to join us for Lunch at

11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday.For dining reservations please call 952-873-6311 three days

prior between the 9 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. weekdays.

A contribution of $3.75 isrequested for each meal.

Meals are served at 11:30 a.m.Cardinal Ridge Apartments CAP Agency Senior Dining

Wednesday, August 22Soup & Sandwich

Corn Chowder Soup, Sliced Turkey on Whole Wheat Bun, Mayo Packet, Marinated Veg-etables, Cookie

Thursday, August 23Swedish Meatballs, Steamed

White Rice, Chuck Wagon Corn, Diced Pineapple, Va-nilla Pudding

Friday, August 24Chicken Strip Basket, Chick-

en Strips, Oven Fries, Cole-slaw, Potato Roll/Marg., Fresh Strawberries

Monday, August 27Baked Penne Pasta w/Mari-

nara Meat Sauce, Italian Blend Vegetables, Bread Stick/Marg., Cantaloupe, Chocolate Mousse

Tuesday, August 28Chicken Breast w/Tarragon

Cream Sauce, Rice Pilaf, Ori-ental Vegetables, Fruit Cock-tail, Chef's Choice Cookie

Wednesday, August 29Birthday Meal

Savory Beef Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Creamed Corn, Wheat Din-ner Roll/Marg., Frosted Spice Cake RCD unfrosted Cake

50Years Later

Love, Your Family

and the spark is still there!

Happy18th Birthday Pumpkin Pie

Love, Mom, Dad & Jenna

Kaila Ruth Schneider and Jer-emy Daniel Hage are pleased to annouce their upcoming wed-ding, September 1, 2012.Kaila is the daughter of Sandy

Fjelde and Greg Schneider of Belle Plaine. Jeremy is the son of Dan and Doreen Hage of Mankato.Kaila is a 2006 graduate of

Belle Plaine High School and a 2010 graduate of Minnesota State university, Mankato. She is currently employed as an ac-countant by Waffle House, Inc., in Norcross, GA.Jeremy is a 2005 graduate of

West High School in Mankato and is currently employed by Lawrenceville Honda-Yamaha in Georgia as a parts associate.The wedding will be held out-

doors in Mankato at Applewood Restraunt and Banquet Center. After the wedding festivities, the couple will return home to Lawrenceville, GA.

Engagement

Brian and Lori Borchardt of Belle Plaine are happy to an-nounce the engagement and up-coming wedding of their daugh-ter, Candice, to Brad Lawson, son of Dennis and Jill Lawson, also of Belle Plaine.Candice and Brad are both

graduates of Belle Plaine High School Class of 2001.Candice is a 2001 graduate of

Mankato State university with a degree in Accounting and is currently employed at AgStar in Mankato.Brad will graduate December

2012 from Bethany Lutheran College with a degree in El-ementary Education/Coaching. Candice and Brad will be mar-

ried October 12, 2012.

Birth Announcement

Chris and Kristy Bieder of Belle Plaine would like to an-nounce the birth of their son, Maverick Jerrad, who was born on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia. Maverick weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 inches long. He was welcomed home by his big sister, Mack-enzie Jo, 10. Grandparents are Darrell and Melody Bieder of Belle Plaine and Brian and Gin-ger Leach of Askov.

B.P. Fire Department Relief Association

52 CLUB RAFFLEWinner - $100

Regina Witt

Last Week’s mystery Greeting:

Troy Weiland

I Love YouHappY BIrtHdaY!

The race for Scott County Board will pit increasingly fa-miliar candidates against each other when Commissioner Joe Wagner of Sand Creek Town-ship will be chal lenged by Jerry Kucera in the general elec-tion Nov. 6.Kucera fin-

ished first in the Aug. 14 primary election with 886 votes (45.23 percent). Wagner took

second with 584 (29.81 P e r c e n t ) and LuAnne Lemke, who was elimi-nated with a third-place finish. She received 489 votes (24.96 percent).

Kucera dominated the race,

winning across the district. A Belle Plaine native, he topped Wagner in Belle Plaine, 233 to 124. Kucera beat Wagner in Jordan, 148 to 71, and in New Prague’s second precinct (within Scott County), 100 to 98. Kucera also beat Wagner in Shakopee’s fifth precinct, an addition to the first commis-sioner district, 68 to 25.The primary marks the first

time Wagner has not topped the field in any of the three primary elections he has been in since his first election 1998.

Legislative RunoffsIn the Senate District 20

Republican primary, New Prague’s Mike Dudley topped

Gene Thomas Kornder of Belle Plaine Township, 2,590 to 400. Dudley will face DFLer Kevin Dahle, a former State Senator making a bid to return to the Legislature, in the Nov. 6 gen-eral election.In the Republican primary in

House District 55B, which in-cludes St. Lawrence Township, Tony Albright of Prior Lake topped Tim Jasperson of Credit River Township, 897 (78.75 percent) to 242 (21.25 percent). Albright won in all 13 precincts. He’ll face DFLer Travis Burton in the fall general election.In Senate District 47, which in-

cludes much of Carver County, incumbent Sen. Julianne Ort-man of Chanhassen defeated Bruce Schwichtenberg of San Francisco Township in a Re-publican runoff, 2,114 (58.43 percent) to 1,504 (41.57 per-cent).Ortman won in Carver Coun-

ty’s large cities, taking Chanhas-sen (340 to 160), Chaska (405 to 298), Victoria (269 to 164) and Waconia (344 to 261). She also won in Watertown (157-77), Norwood Young America (86-73) and Mayer (41-37). Schwichtenberg won in Carver (75-41), Cologne (20-19) and his home township (30-18).Ortman will face James Wey-

gand, Carver’s former mayor, in the fall election.

Scott County Board Race Will Feature Wagner-Kucera Again

Engagement

organization. Siemon was se-lected one of the 54 finalists for 2012 Outstanding Nurses Award.All 54 finalists and 20 win-

ners were honored at a July 19 event, which was presented by Allina Health and sponsored by the university of Minne-sota School of Nursing and the Minnesota School of Business. Siemon was not one of the 20 finalists but said she was proud just to be in the running.

“I was extremely honored to be chosen as one of the fi-nalists,” said Siemon, a 1980 graduate of Belle Plaine High School.Siemon and her husband, Ter-

ry, live in Belle Plaine. They have seven children ranging in ages from 15 to 24.Siemon, who earned her BSN

degree at South Dakota State university, has worked at North Memorial Medical Center for 25 years, the last 15 of which have been in the Trauma/Neuro Intensive Care unit. Before that, she was on an acute medi-cal/surgical floor. North Memo-rial Medical Center is a level 1

trauma center.Siemon won the Daisy award

at North Memorial Medical Center this past January, which is a nationwide award given to “extraordinary nurses who go above and beyond their job to provide exemplary care.” Siemon, was nominated by a family she took care of who thought she made a big differ-ence in the care of their family member. Siemon was the win-ner throughout North Memo-rial.In connection to that award,

Siemon was then nominated for Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s Out-standing Nurses Award.

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Yesterday, August 21st, was Poet’s Day. The words poet and poetry can get a response from revulsion to pure delight. Po-etry is a sneaky thing though. Our kids find the stories that contains rhymes and the clever use of repetitive sounds to be quite entertaining. They can be fun to read and often the man-ner in which they are read, can make these stories more enter-taining.Clever rhymes can make for

snappy and memorable quotes, sayings, or advertising jingles. Many of our songs are simply poems that have been set to music. I have heard the Beatles referred to as “poets of a gen-eration”. I do not know who said that first and my reading found so many references to that phrase, that I suspect that nobody really knows who said it first.If you like poetry, I hope that

you make use of our selection in the Scott County Library System. If you are not quite sure about your taste for poetry, here is an opportunity to try again. Things that you did not care for before can take on new meaning over time. for people with young children, I would encourage you to share a few poems with your young read-ers. Teach them the concept of poems and what makes poetry special. You may unleash some special artistic talent. They might grow up to be poets of our generation. The Adult Book Club that

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The Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Association will hold its 39th annual Show this friday, Saturday and Sunday (Aug. 24-26).The cost for a pass, which is

good for all three days, is $7. Children 12 and under are ad-mitted free.The activities will take place

at the Le Sueur County Pio-neer Power Association Show Grounds, located 13 miles south of Belle Plaine on County Road 26.This year’s featured tractor

is the Massey Harris fergu-son line. There will also be the usual collection of tractors and equipment of all makes, models and colors. Many working dem-onstrations of various old-time farming practices will be con-ducted, including draft horse power, threshing, corn shred-ding and shelling, combining, and plowing.In addition to the various field

activities, visitors may view hundreds of gas engines on display in the tree-shaded “Gas Engine Alley.” The Halloran Schoolhouse and recently relo-cated 110-year-old Lexington Church will be open, as well as the Dresselville Creamery Building.

On friday, the 11th annual Consignment Auction will be conducted. The auction attracts hundreds of bidders each year and a large amount of antique tractors, machinery and other equipment is sold.Saturday’s Antique Tractor

Pull, which begins at 2 p.m., is one of the best in the area. It features Antique factory Stock, Hobby Stock and Antique Open classes.Also Saturday will be the

state-sanctioned Kids Pedal Pull at 3 p.m. The Garden Trac-tor Pull will take place Sunday at 2 p.m.If you are hungry, the Pancake

House offers a pancake break-fast on Saturday and Sunday from 7-11 a.m. Home-cooked food is the specialty in the Threshers Kitchen, and numer-ous other vendors offer various types of food all three days.A parade of antique tractors

and other vehicles will take place all three days at 12:30 p.m. There is also a children’s playground and barnyard.Watch for signs directing you

to the 100-acre show grounds, located 13 miles south of Belle Plaine, 11 miles west of Mont-gomery, six miles northwest of Le Center and six miles east of Le Sueur.

along with staff’s recommen-dation to lease a new sweeper on a five-year term. Accounting for the two no votes were coun-cil members Gary Trost and Paul Chard, who indicated they would like staff to present addi-tional options for street sweep-ing before making a decision.In other business Monday

night, the council, following its longest discussion of the meeting, voted unanimously to deny Chris Meyer’s request for an after-the-fact variance to allow a 10- by 12-foot storage shed to remain within the utility easement area at 108 Oakwood Drive.However, the denial of Mey-

er’s request to keep the shed where it’s at does not mean it will have to be moved. Because there are so many other simi-lar structures located on utility easements throughout town and other requests have come in for more variances, the coun-cil Monday called for a public hearing to be held on Sept. 17 on an ordinance amendment that would make it easier for the city to allow private sheds on drainage and utility ease-ment areas, as well as bluff areas, provided that property owners sign an agreement that they will remove the structure if and when the time comes the city needs to utilize the ease-ment.The planning and zoning com-

mission, which recommended that such amendments be put in place, called for its own public hearing on the issue for Sept. 10. If the amendments are ap-proved by the council the fol-lowing week, it will become easier for Meyer and others in

the community to successfully apply for variances to keep the structures in place.*unanimously approved a

request by Chris and Katy Pot-ter for a conditional use permit for a special home permit to al-low a hair salon at 968 Mallard Lane. Among the conditions of the approval are that there shall be no employees and all park-ing needs to be off-street.*unanimously denied a re-

quest by the German Days Committee to conduct chari-table gambling at the Red Door Bar downtown. The council had tabled the issue on Aug. 6, citing a need for more informa-tion. However, staff reported Monday that the German Days Committee had not yet provid-ed that information.During a public forum ear-

lier in the meeting, Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce Gam-bling Manager Tom Meger recommended that the German Days premises permit request be denied.If approved, the friends of the

Library would have kept the pull-tab portion of the chari-table gambling at the site and the German Days Commit-tee would have received the remaining portions, includ-ing tip-ups, paddlewheels and bingo. However, the council recently passed a change to the ordinance that allows only one entity per premises permit.*following a presentation by

Mark Ruffs of Ehlers and As-sociates, the city’s financial ad-visor, the council unanimously approved resolutions provid-ing for the sale of $1,755,000 general obligation improve-ment bonds and for the sale of $4,650,000 general obligation water revenue bonds to finance construction of the city’s 2012 street reconstruction improve-ments and refund current water revenue bonds for interest sav-ings, which staff reported will result in a savings of approxi-mately $254,563 over the next 15 years.

*unanimously authorized the mayor and city administrator to execute an agreement with Great River Energy to utilize the railroad crossing west of the city’s wastewater treat-ment facility for the construc-tion of several legs of electric line. Great River Energy will be upgrading the service road to handle equipment during the construction of the CAPX2020 power line. As part of the agreement, Great River Energy will pay for balance testing of the wastewater treatment ponds to determine if the construction process damaged the ponds. *unanimously accepted a

donation of $163.64 from the State Bank of Belle Plaine for amenities at the Belle Plaine Community Swimming Pool. The money was earned by em-ployees of the bank working at the Scott County fair.*unanimously approved a

temporary intoxicating liquor license for the Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce for the second annual Minnesota Riv-er Valley Scenic Byway Half-Marathon and 5K races on Oct. 13. The festivities be headquar-tered at Court Square Park.*unanimously approved the

conveyance of tax-forfeited land in the city for an autho-rized public use. The parcel is located at the northwest corner of Orchard and Lindsay Lane and serves as part of the city’s stormwater system at Prairie Ridge 4th Addition. The prop-erty was originally to be con-veyed during the platting pro-cess for the development but was not deeded to the city. The city will obtain the property following submittal of the con-veyance form and payment of $400.65 in conveyance fees.Due to the Labor Day holi-

day on Sept. 3, the next regu-lar meeting of the Belle Plaine City Council is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4 in the Belle Plaine Government Cen-ter at 218 North Meridian Street downtown.

by John MuellerThe grievance the Belle Plaine

Education Association filed against the school district for eliminating the jobs of two para-professionals has come to different conclusions. One will be back in a similar position and the other has left the district for a similar job with another metro area district.After a closed-door meeting

with its attorney lasting nearly an hour, the Belle Plaine School Board recently approved a set-tlement agreement with Joe Ploetz and a separation agree-ment with Allison Mereness. Both agreements passed by 4-1 votes, with Director Gary Steinhagen dissenting.Ploetz and Mereness worked

the 2011-12 school year as para-professionals in the media centers at Oak Crest and Chat-field elementary schools.Superintendent Kelly Smith

said Ploetz would be rehired for a similar position that will be fashioned to avoid future claims he is working as a teacher. The district plans to hire a second media para-fessional. They’ll both report to Peter Jacobson, the district’s media special-ist and a licensed teacher. Any teaching involving media work will be left to Jacobson, Smith said.

Mereness has taken a job with another metro area school dis-trict.The grievances the Belle

Plaine Education Association (BPEA) filed triggered the school board moving to elimi-nate the two para-professional positions earlier this summer. Two days later, on the advice of its legal counsel, the district eliminated the positions as if Ploetz and Mereness were actu-ally teachers.The concern over their work

was originally “brought up to the BPEA by union represent-ing para-professionals. The union contended there was two paras (-professionals) doing what teachers are suppose to be doing, said BPEA President Je-rold Stauffacher.“It is about as simple as that,”

Stauffacher said. “When this was brought to us, we acted.”under the settlement agree-

ment with Ploetz, the school dis-trict agreed to pay him $6,611 above what he was scheduled to earn during the 2011-12 school year. The agreement, says he will work as a full-time media para-professional as a member of the union representing the Belle Plaine School District’s para-professionals. Ploetz and the BPEA also agreed not to sue the school district.

“It is specifically agreed to by the parties that Ploetz shall have no right as a licensed teacher in the school district and no rights to be transferred to or hired for a licensed teaching positions in the school district,” according to the settlement accord.The district’s agreement with

Mereness says the district will pay her $12,394 over the $15,565.90 she was scheduled to earn during the 2011-12 school year. The agreement states Mereness and her rep-resentatives also promise not to take legal action against the school district or seek addition-al damages.“Mereness and the union

agree that she has no rights to be re-employed in any position by the school district in the fu-ture,” the separation agreement states.The agreements both indicate

the outcome of the two cases do “not constitute a precedent, nor will it have any effect on the interpretation of the teachers’ and para-professionals collec-tive bargaining agreements or school district policies.”Smith initially said Mereness

and Ploetz were both good em-ployees. The district eliminated the two positions because two additional teaching positions were not part of the 2012-13 operating budget.

School Board Brings BPEA Grievance to an End

ily wasn’t as fortunate in 1986 when a trailer fire a short dis-tance away killed two family members – Chris’ and Judy’s brothers James, 16, and Char-lie, 11. Judy still has scars on her arm and leg from the fire.“No matter what ever hap-

pens, we are kind and caring and help people out like they have helped us,” Judy said.“That’s the way we were

raised,” agreed Chris. “Mom taught us to help people and now people are helping us. I want to thank them all.”

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Gueningsman Memorial Pull Set for Green Isle’s Industrial Park FridayIf horsepower and noise is

your thing, Green Isle’s indus-trial Park is the place to be fri-day (Aug. 24) when about 60 teams compete for points and prize money in the inaugural Jeff Gueningsman Memorial Pull.Teams will be competing in

eight different classes ranging from two-wheel drive “T-buck-ets” up to pro- and super-stock semis and tractors. Gates open at 5 p.m. to allow fans to claim a bleacher seat, tour the pit area and check out the competitors and their vehicles. Competition will begin at 7 p.m., said Kipp Trebesch Sr. He and his son, Kipp Jr. are promoting the Na-tional Truck Pullers Associa-tion (NTPA) event.They are hoping for a crowd

of 2,000 fans. The event will also be a fund-raiser for Green Isle and Hamburg firefighters, the Green Isle American Le-gion and Boy Scouts.

Rivals and FriendsTrebesch and Gueningsman

met over 20 years ago. They both competed in the super stock four-wheel drive class in those days. Trebesch grew up in the Arlington-Green Isle area. Gueningsman was from Winsted.Over the years, the two men

developed a rivalry that evolved into a friendship. Trebesch and his son were casket-bearers at Gueningsman’s funeral.The pull in Green Isle’s in-

dustrial park just off Highway 25 replaces a tractor pull held annually in New Germany. The landowner there decided he no longer was interested in hosting a pull event. His decision gave the Trebeschs the opportunity to arrange a pull in honor of their friend, Jeff Gueningsman.“We had been talking about

putting together a pull before Jeff got sick,” Trebesch said.

He passed away in July of 2011. Gueningsman was 46.His widow, Kay, is expected

to compete in the four-wheel drive trucks class, said Kipp Trebesch Sr.Over the years, Gueningsman

advanced through the ranks, competing in the modified trac-tor competition. He won re-gion titles in 2005 and ’07 and moved up to the NTPA’s grand national level. In early 2011, six months before he passed away, Gueningsman took third at the National farm Machin-ery Show in Louisville, Ken.“You have to be invited to go

there,” Trebesch said. “It’s the best of the best.”Tickets for friday night’s pull

are available at the ufC con-venience store in Green Isle. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for children age 10 and under. Kids under 5 are free.

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Thirty Years Ago This Week

An estimated 907 students were expected to return to Belle Plaine public schools on Mon-day, Aug. 30 at 8:30 a.m. En-rollment had dropped slightly. The public elementary enroll-ment was expected to be around 380, down from 396 the previ-ous year. There were 527 stu-dents registered in grades 7-12, down from 544 in 1981. Trinity Lutheran School was expect-ing 104 students in grades 1-8, compared to 102 in 1981. Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic School had a projected enroll-ment of 90 students, the same as the previous year.It began with a wet spring as

the farmers had a hard time get-ting into their fields because the heavy snowfalls and May rains left the soil with close to 8 inches of moisture. And then the early summer proved to be cool, and to top it off, it stopped raining. up until that Tuesday, only about 2.5 inches of rain fell in the Belle Plaine area since June. That was in contrast to the 8 inches that normally falls. The clincher came that week when the government predicted that there would be record corn and soybeans, dropping prices to almost disastrous levels for farmers. The u.S. Department of Agriculture predicted that the corn harvest would reach 8.32 billion bushels, 1 percent

above the 1981 record. Soy-bean production was predicted to hit 2.29 billion bushels, up 1 percent from 1979’s record.The annual estimate of mu-

nicipal population was released that week by the Metropolitan Council and revealed Belle Plaine had increased from 2,754 to 2,830. The largest population increases occurred in Dakota and Anoka counties.“The fishing looks great and

we expect a good turnout for the 7 1/2 annual Belle Plaine River fishin’ Contest,” stated Wally fahey Jr., one of the contest promoters. The contest was slated for the that coming friday and Saturday. A total of $1,500 in prizes would be of-fered, with $500 going to the first-place winner. The reason it was being called the 7 1/2 an-nual was that the seventh annu-al had already been held earlier that summer.Rochelle fogarty, daughter of

Mr. and Mrs. Michael fogarty, left to spend the coming school year as a Rotary Exchange Stu-dent in finland.A four-team scrimmage in-

volving the Belle Plaine, Wa-conia, Breck and Howard Lake high school football teams would take place that coming Saturday in Belle Plaine. The Tigers had a dozen returning senior letterwinners for the

1982 season – Eric Johnson, Brent Meyer, Tony Legg, John O’Donoghue, Charles Busch, Adam Johnson, Dan Lehman, Dave Harms, Pat Duffy, Je-rome Murphy, Tom Meyer and Greg O’Brien. There were five junior letterwinners returning – Todd Kahle, Matt Hartman, Jeff fogarty, John O’Brien and Joe Dvorak.

60 Years Ago (1952)

Belle Plaine public school opened on Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 8:30 a.m. with 10 new teach-ers.The north portion of Le Sueur

County was hit hard by a wind-storm that in some parts of Der-rynane and Lanesburg town-ships resembled a cyclone. Both crops and buildings were damaged.Polio was a top interest story

in the news. Six young people around the area were hospital-ized with varying degrees of the disease, and a Shakopee woman died after suffering five days with bulbar polio.A Carver County man broke

into voss Produce and got away with seven cases of eggs.Mr. and Mrs. James O’Neill

of Henderson celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary.A young man and two youths

from Waukesha, Wis., were ar-rested as suspicious persons in Le Sueur County. They were using an abandoned school-house near Le Center as head-quarters. They had over $1,000 in stolen property.funeral services were held

for Richard Chadderdon, 73, a Belle Plaine native.The Tri-County Conservation

Day activities were held on the Harrisberger farm in Tyrone Township, two miles southwest of St. Thomas.St. Peter and Paul’s Church

was the scene of the marriage of Miss Dorothy Schlingman, daughter of Mrs. fernie Sch-lingman of Belle Plaine, to Joseph Simota, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Simota of New Prague.A fifth game was needed to

decide the best-of-five playoff series between the Belle Plaine and St. Peter baseball teams.

90 Years Ago (1922)

The bus company was oper-ating three runs each way per day. The fare to Minneapolis was $1.Geo. J. Stratton bought the

corner lot east from Trinity Lu-theran Church and started erec-tion of a new home on the site.Rev. Arthur Chard and his

mother were over from Hast-ings for a visit in the old home town. The aged lady had been spending the summer with her children around the state.Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bowler

left on a drive to Chicago, ac-companied by the latter’s sis-ters, Ella and Alma Weiss.Mrs. John Casey, nee Mary

O’Brien, 59, died at her home in St. Paul. She was a daughter of Michael O’Brien of Assump-tion and was born in that par-ish.Mrs. f.D. Browning, nee Nel-

lie Doherty, of Providence, R.I., was back for a visit in her na-tive faxon after an absence of 16 years.Julius Otto started erection of a

bungalow on the northeast cor-ner of the former fahey block.Albert Laabs, 78, pioneer

farmer, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.f. Latzke. He had located in Tyrone Town-ship in 1858.The marriage of Rev. Christian

Kock, son of Rev. C.f. Kock of Belle Plaine, and Miss Esther Selfert of Mankato took place in the latter city, the groom’s father being the officiating cler-gyman. The groom was pas-tor of Mount Olive Lutheran Church in St. Paul.Ray, 16-year-old son of Walter

Siemon, had a close call when he was buried up to his chest in a fall of gravel in the pit on the Wolpern farm.The local council Knights of

Columbus purchased the Jos. Neubeiser store building. They let contract in the amount of $6,100 for raising the roof and remodelling the second floor into a lodge hall and to meet the need of the community for a high-ceiling space to stage basketball games.Rev. A.J. Coyle, Jessenland

pastor, was making a tour of western Europe and would be back in Jessenland in October.Mrs. Wm. Junn, a former resi-

dent of Belle Plaine, died at her home in St. Paul. Her remains were brought to her native par-ish of St. Thomas for burial.The Belle Plaine all-home

team lost to the Northside Stars 7-5. The Northside team includ-ed Pearson, Mellgren, Sherlock, Duffy, O’Connell, Shaugh-nessy, Bristol, Lundberg, Mell-gren and Shaughnessy.

120 Years Ago (1892)

Grain was but a half crop and the quality was as poor as could be.After the town was without a

bowling alley since 1862 when Joe Benedict burned out, an al-ley was opened in the basement of the Weibeler building.The school board let the two

teaching positions to the lowest bidders, Katie Clark of Belle Plaine ($25 per month) and J.C. Thompson of Ellsworth ($55 a month).Con Casey moved over from

Assumption and took charge of the Merchants Hotel he had bought.Maggie Gated and Olga

Krentz were opening their mil-linery store for the fall trade.Belle Plaine had an assessed

valuation of $133,820, Jordan of $136,662 and Shakopee $443,136.

New TeachersThere were several new teachers for the start of the 1982-83 school year at the Belle Plaine School District. Included, from left, were Elementary School Principal David Dooley, Randy Bauer, Carine Walstrom, Jenny Hoffman, Nancy Urheim and David Bakke.

The Oratory of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church is hosting the annual Jessenland Irish festival Sunday (Aug. 26) on the church grounds.The event begins with a Rosa-

ry at 10 a.m. father Jerry Berg-er will lead Mass at 10:30 a.m. following Mass, a chicken/beef dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Reserva-tions for dinner are required. Call (507) 964-5514 or (507) 248-3506 to make a reserva-

tion. Dinner is $11 for adults and $8 for children.Live Irish music by The Tim

Malloys will be from noon to 3 p.m. Other special features include a history program at 2 p.m., silent auction, beer stand, food and refreshments, Irish vendors and a childrens’ play area.The Oratory of St. Thomas is

the first Irish settlement in Min-nesota. The church dates back to 1870.

Jessenland IrishFestival Sunday

The three-quarters intersec-tion project at the intersection of highways 212/284 at County Road 53 is requiring drivers making their way through the city to negotiate alternate route during construction.The project will create a three-

quarters intersection – also known as a R-CuT at the inter-section, similar to the configu-ration at the junction of High-way 169 and County Road 3 in Belle Plaine. Once completed, traffic northbound through Co-logne traffic will not be per-mitted to cross Highway 212 to continue north on Highway 284 or head west on Highway 212. Southbound traffic will be prohibited from crossing 212 to head south on County Road 53 or turn east on 212. A u-turn 750 to 1,000 feet east and west of the intersection will be avail-able for north and southbound motorists.Drivers heading north on

Carver County Road 53 toward Waconia will have to turn east on Highway 212 and cross the highway and wind through town to continue north on High-way 284. Motorists that want to head west on Highway 212 will have to use a similar route, but turn back to the south on 284 to continue west on Highway 212.Through the project, which is

slated to be completed by Oct. 26, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) encourage motorists to keep an eye out for changes in detour routes during the length of the project.The project has been in the

planning stages for months. Mn/DOT has held several meeting to notify residents and businesses of the proposal. But Mn/DOT announced earlier this month it would begin work Aug. 13. The agency hosted a meeting with businesses the day the project started. Area businesspersons were upset they had no advance warning of the project’s actual start date. They contend several weeks’ advance notice would have given them time to warn customers of the coming proj-

Construction Puts Detours Through Cologne Into Place

ect and detour routes.The project is intended as a

safety improvement. After six fatal crashes since 2001 and two in 2011, engineers for the Minnesota Department of Transportation say the pro-posed three-quarters inter-section at Highway 212 and Highway 284/County Road 53 is critical safety improvement. In Belle Plaine, Mn/DOT said the three-quarters intersection of Highway 169 and County Road 3 saw 55 crashes of vary-ing severities in 2005, ’06 and ’07. After the installation of a three-quarters intersection, Mn/DOT said the intersection was the site of seven crashes in both 2009 and ’10.

Scott-Carver Master Gardeners Plant Sale Aug. 25Perennials grace our yard and

garden year after year with their unique foliage and color. Recommendations from the university of Minnesota Ex-tension call for most perenni-als to be divided about every three years. Late summer and fall planting of these divisions allows four to six weeks before the ground freezes for the plant roots to be established. This is particularly important in our northern climate.Scott-Carver Master Garden-

ers will be hosting a sale on divisions from their own yards and gardens. The sale will al-low you to purchase perennials, shrubs, fall bulbs, ornamental grasses, rhizomes, select an-nuals, books and other items at very reasonable prices. If you need advice, Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions. Come check out our great

deals on Saturday, Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Chaska Commons in the Rain-bow parking lot. The address is 200 Pioneer Trail, Chaska.Master Gardener is a program

of the university of Minnesota Extension.

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Morgan Pint, Lacy Walerius and Alex Brezina.Wednesday Mass at 4:30 p.m.,

Confessions at 5 p.m.* * * * *Father Dave has been diag-

nosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome. Father’s family has created a caring bridge site: http://wwwcaring bridge.org/visit/frdavebarrett. We pray for Father’s speedy recovery.Evan Huebl, a 2012 high

school graduate and member of our parish, announced on Sunday that he will enter the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona on August 23. He asked us to keep him in our prayers throughout his next eight years.Vic and Jean Ruhland recent-

ly celebrated their 50th wed-ding anniversary. Family and friends gathered at Tartan Park Club near Lake Elmo Saturday, Aug. 11, for Mass followed by a social and lun-cheon. The recording of “O Beautiful Mother” was part of the celebration. The recording of the union Hill Choir took place 50 years ago at Vic and Jean’s wedding at St. Peter and

Paul Church in Mankato on Aug. 11, 1962. Congratulations to Vic and Jean.Dan, Audrey, Andy, Nick and

Katelyn Zurn and canine family camped last week at Kessler’s campground in Waseca. On Friday evening, Jeff and Sue Weiers and Joe, Flavian and Edna Weiers and Chloe joined them to celebrate Nick’s 19th birthday. Jeanette made the delicious birthday cake.Marty and Farrell Weiers

of Kansas received the sad news Tuesday of the death of Farrell’s mom, Darlene Schaff of Scottsbluff, NE. She had not been ill and passed away in her sleep. Marty and Farrell and family left for Scottsbluff Wednesday to join her dad, Clint, and his family. The funeral was on Saturday.Aaron Seurer was honored

for his birthday Sunday with a party at his home. His brothers and sisters and friends attended. He was at a camp with friends and leaders last week for five days.Humor Corner:Beligerent daughter: “I’m 18

now. I’m going to run away from home.”Mom: “You’re 18 now, you

can go.”Daughter: “Oh, then I’ll

stay.”

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Masses will be celebrated at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Le Sueur on Saturday, August 25 at 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Aug. 26 at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The next Mass at St. Thomas

Catholic Church will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 5 p.m.The 6 a.m. Masses will

continue at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Henderson on all Sundays until further notice.Jenna Retka of the Friends

Camp of Eden Prairie and Jason Retka of Minneapolis spent a long weekend with their parents, Chuck and Marie Retka.Jeff and Megan Boelter had

their new baby girl, Evie Beth, baptized at the Catholic Church in Arlington on Sunday, Aug. 12. Ron and Carolyn Burns, Evie's grandparents, and all the members of the Burns family were present, for such a happy event.Relatives from here attended

the wedding of Amanda Hoehn, daughter of DuWayne and Barb Hoehn of Waseca, and Joseph DeList Jr. on Saturday, Aug.

4 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waseca. A reception followed for many guests attending along with a dance that all enjoyed.The Burns family reunion was

held on Saturday, Aug. 18 at the union Square Park in Belle Plaine, hosted by the Kathleen Fogarty family. A good crowd was present. It was a great day weather wise and everyone was happy to be there and each family was represented by someone from their family. Many pictures and stories were shared, ending in a big laugh.Jessica Warsamer, daughter

of John Edw. Fogarty, and her two daughters, Khadra and Qummen, are here from Gabon, Africa visiting relatives. Jessica works for the u.S. Embassy in Africa, was here visiting relatives on her vacation, will be returning September 10.Mary Elizabeth Phillips of

Cold Springs and her daughter, Beth Phillips of Massachusetts, who is here visiting her mother, will be returning soon. While here, they attended the family reunion also.The Annual Veterans Picnic

was held on Sunday, Aug. 19 at the Picnic Pavilion for all the soldiers who are at the Veterans Home there. Ronald O'Brien, who has served in the u.S. Army for 12 years, is among the veterans. Mary Grace O'Brien, Mary Devine, Arlene and Pat Finn of Eden Prairie joined Ron for the picnic dinner and entertainment.

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Nature lovers from all over the state and beyond converged on Henderson during the Hum-mingbird Hurrah last weekend. Saturday, August 18, saw re-cord crowds as the weekend got off to a great start, drawing visitors from as far away as Al-berta, Canada, Illinois, Geor-gia, Iowa, Wisconsin and North Dakota, to name a few.Hurrah founder, Dolores Ha-

gen, was pleased with the “ab-solutely stellar weekend, for the weather and the birds. The hummingbirds loved it and put on quite the show.”

Workshops, lectures, garden tours, children’s activities and vendors provided entertain-ment for all with the banding of the hummingbirds drawing the largest crowds. Jim Gilbert, of WCCO fame, summed it up for us during one of his speak-ing engagements: “There are 8.8 million living things, of that 9,700 are birds, 650 birds are in North America, 430 have been seen in Minnesota, 312 come every year —240 nest here, 100 stay year-round, 20 come to backyard feeders, but only one can fly backwards.”(Photo by Karen Swenson)

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Don Mitchell returned to Henderson to do the honors of Hum-mingbird Banding.

The Sibley County Sheriff’s Office is offering a $200 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsi-ble for several cases of vandal-ism/criminal damage to prop-erty cases across the county.Beginning Aug. 15, the sher-

iff’s office has received approx-imately 10 reports of vandalism to road signs and public build-

ings in rural sections of the county from Gaylord to Faxon Township.The damage includes facilities

spray-painted with racial slurs, vulgar obscenities and swasti-kas.Anyone with information on

these crimes should call the sheriff’s office at 1-888-880-4567.

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Walk-n-Talk Tour at Seven Story Farm in Belle Plaine Farm Aug. 30

Join Seven Story Farm, Ru-ral Advantage and university of Minnesota Extension for a small farm walk-n-talk at Sev-en Story Farm near Belle Plaine on Thursday Aug. 30.The tour will take place from

5:30-7:30 p.m. and will be held rain or shine.Seven Story Farm is a small,

diversified farm owned and operated by Heidi Morlock and family. Attendees of the farm tour walk-n-talk will have much to see and learn. On the agenda will be a discussion and viewing of the farm’s pasture poultry and pasture pork pro-duction, as well as rotational grazing of cattle and sheep.Attendees will also be able to

see the farm’s wetland, decora-

tive woody and hazelnut plant-ings, hoop house and vegetable garden.No pre-registration is required.

This is an outdoor event with some walking. Please dress ac-cordingly. All are welcome.Seven Story Farm is located at

22285 Delaware Avenue in ru-ral Belle Plaine. From Highway 169 in Belle Plaine, turn east (right) onto the County Road 64 exit. At the T-intersection with County Road 59/Delaware Avenue, take a left (north). Sev-en Story Farm is the third place on the right (east). Look for the wind generator. Carpooling is encouraged.For more information, contact

Jill Sackett, uMN Extension/ Rural Advantage at 507-238-5449 or [email protected].

courses designed to help them gain a better understanding of the new technology – primar-ily the iPads – so they can help their students make the best possible use of it. The new electronic tools will be in use in the elementary and second-ary buildings from day one this year.“These will help kids learn,”

said Peter Jacobson, the dis-trict’s K-12 media specialist.Working in concert with the

district’s upgraded wireless sys-tem -- a $280,000 investment – the lightweight devices will assist students with research as well as enhanced graphics. A student in a science class will be able to look up the parts of an insect in 3D rather than just see what is on a flat page.“This is more energizing than

just a textbook,” Jacobson said.With Apple’s catalog of apps

intended to complement the iPad, enhance learning and maintain product use, programs like iBooks Author is a free application that will allow stu-dents to create their own books and presentation. Apple markets iBooks Author as “an amazing new app that allows anyone to create beautiful multi-touch textbooks — and just about any other kind of book — for iPad.” It comes with galleries, video, interactive diagrams, 3D ob-jects, and more.

Tech-SavvyApples says, “These books

bring content to life in ways the printed page never could.”Jacobson believes today’s stu-

dents, far more tech-savvy than their older siblings and parents, will find new positive ways to use the iPad. Jacobson’s wife, Allison, a high school English teacher, gave students the op-tion of making a video using an Apple app for the iPad rather than writing a research paper. She was pleased with the cre-ativity her students displayed.The iPads can even be synched

with SMART Boards, allowing the student and teacher to work together on lessons.Allison Jacobson was one

of the teachers who attended technology boot camp over the summer. She’s used the iPads as a tool for taking online sur-veys to gauge student readiness for upcoming exams.While many teachers have

embraced iPads and the move-ment toward technology, oth-ers remain a bit leery. Peter Jacobson need look no further than his wife for hesitation the technology will ultimately keep students more engaged, en-hance learning and ultimately, the district hopes, demonstrate its value with improved test scores.“I get nervous about anything

that is new,” Allison Jacobson said. “I want to know how to use it, but when things are changing so fast, it’s hard to know.”When Peter Jacobson’s class-

room was across the hall from Allison’s, she’d periodically

enlist his help with technol-ogy. She attended the tech boot camp class on exploring new educational Web sites.“It’s a good first step,” Allison

Jacobson said. “I know what I’m doing as an English teach-er, but I don’t know how to find it (on the Web).”Superintendent Kelly Smith

sees the inclusion of iPads into the classroom in a similar way teachers may have viewed the arrival of the VCR or DVD player several years ago. “It’s just a new tool,” he said.Alison Jacobson isn’t the only

person who’s a little hesitant regarding the influx of tech-nology. School Board Director Mike Ludvik, one of the two who voted against the $200,000 investment, wants to see the expenditure pay off. Ludvik supports using technology to enhance learning.“Any time we spend monies,

there should be an expectation of an end result. As an elected official representing the public’s interest when we as the board approve a large investment of money in any area I hope the public’s investment produce fruit,” Ludvik said. “In other words, I hope the technology creates a better learning oppor-tunity for our students and are well used by them (value). The displays of the use of the tech-nologies potential is very high (impressive), I am just hopeful to see what kind of results it will deliver to the students dai-ly learning. I hope to see great results with the investment.”Ludvik expects the technol-

ogy, along with the district’s implementation of professional learning communities and the expansion of response to in-tervention (RtI) programs will result in more engaged students and improved test scores.“We spent last winter work-

ing on developing measur-able means of success and im-provement with our strategic planning sessions we held in Mankato,” he said. “It is early, but I am hopeful we are on a good course for the future.”

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FALL TACKLE FOOTBALL

Introductory instructional leagues for boys in grades 3-6 designed to work on the fundamentals of football in a fun and safe game. Players will learn team work, along with the basic skills of blocking, passing, receiving and ball carrying. Late registration may not be accepted due to equipment needs. 5th & 6th Grade DATES: Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 21–Sept.6 Practices at Chatfield Elem. Rec Fields Saturdays, September 8–Oct. 13 League Play, HS Athletic Complex. League play will include some local travel. 3rd & 4th Grade DATES: Saturdays, Sept. 8–Oct. 13 Practice at Chatfield Elem. Rec Fields INSTRuCTORS: 5th & 6th Grade-volunteer Parents COST: $50.00 DEADLINE: July 13

YOuTh FAirBelle Plaine Community Youth

Fair on August 23 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Oak Crest Elementary. Learn how your child can get involved in sports, arts and other after-school programs. Cotton Candy, Snow Cones, Popcorn, Crazy Hair, Lollipop the Clown, balloons & face painting. Everything is free and families are welcome!

GirLS VOLLEYBALLThis program will introduce

young athletes to the game of volleyball. The primary emphasis will be placed on teaching the most basic individual volleyball skills and rules. Sportsmanship and team skills will also be emphasized to begin developing well-rounded players. A t-shirt will be included for all those who participate. This program will be under the direction of Community Services, HS Coaches, players and/or adult volunteers. DATES: Saturdays, Sept. 8–Oct. 13 TIME: 3rd/4th Grade: 9–10am 5th & 6th Grade: Travel Schedule, Possible mid-week practice LOCATION: BPHS, South Gym COST: $30.00

YOuTh hunTEr SAFETY CLASS

Students will obtain a better understanding of their obligation to the resources, the landowner, other hunters, non-hunters and to themselves. The Department of Natural Resources is responsible for formulating the course of instruction and designating “competent persons or organizations to give such instruction”. Parents must complete the registration/permission form at the first class. Parents are encouraged to attend all classes. Students MuST attend all classes. Minnesota law specifies that any person born on or after January 1, 1980 applying for a MN Hunting License must show proof of successfully completing a firearms safety training course provided by the DNR. Students must be 12 years old by the upcoming fall deer hunting season (November 3). This program is sponsored by the Belle Plaine Sportsman’s Club, Belle Plaine vets Club, and the Belle Plaine Rotary. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQuIRED!!! Students MuST Attend All Dates!!! DATES: Classroom – August 28, 30, Sept. 4, 6 Shoot–Sept. 8 Test – Sept. 10 TIME: 6–8:30pm COST: $15.00 ($7.50 due first class to BP Firearms Safety Club and

Community Services Nelson Ladd • Community Services Director

130 S. Willow St., Belle Plaine • www.belleplaine.k12.mn.usOffice Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone 873-2411Pre-registration is needed for all programs and activities

remaining $7.50 due to the DNR at a later date) LOCATION: Belle Plaine vets Club

ZuMBA!! AErOBiCSZumba, 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 1: Tuesdays, Sept. 11-Oct. 16 SESSION 2: Tuesdays, Oct. 30-Dec 18 TIME: 7-8pm LOCATION: Oak Crest, Gym INSTRuCTOR: Kris Ann Kraus COST: Session 1: $25.00 Session 2: $35.00

BEGinnEr DOG OBEDiEnCE

Dogs with obedience training make better family members. Learn basic obedience like: heeling on leash, sit, down and stay. Also included is a little rally obedience. A six-foot leather or cotton leash and training collar are required. 1st Grade and up, but must be able to handle the dog. Dogs must be a minimum of 12 weeks old. Advanced Dogs are welcome to attend the beginner class for individual training. Please bring proof of vaccinations. THIS CLASS IS OFFERED IN LESuEuR DATES: Mondays, Sept. 24 (no dogs), Oct. 1-Nov. 12 (NO CLASS Monday, Oct. 29) TIME: 7-8pm LOCATION: Park Elementary, Small Gym COST: $45.00/dog

TAE KWOn DOThis 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 1: Wednesdays, Sept. 19–Oct. 24 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)

FLAG FOOTBALL K-2This program will officially

begin Saturday, Sept. 8 under the direction of Community Services, parent volunteers, High School players and coaches. Games will be played Saturday mornings on the Chatfield Elementary Recreation fields. DATES: Saturdays, Sept. 8-Oct. 13 TIME: 10-11:30am AGE: K-2nd Grade LOCATION: Chatfield Elem. Rec. Fields COST: $25 (includes t-shirt)

FAMiLY MATTErS WiTh LOnG-TErM

CArE SEMinArThis seminar discusses funding

options for long-term care and how long-term care insurance can help preserve assets. DATE: Thursday, Sept. 13 TIME: 7-8pm

LOCATION: District Center, Rm. 202 INSTRuCTOR: Ashton Pankonin, Edward Jones Financial Advisor COST: FREE

JuST OnCE GuiTAr FOr BuSY PEOPLE

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Bring your acoustic guitar. DATE: Wednesday, Sept. 26 TIME: 6:30–9:30pm LOCATION: BPHS, Choir Room AGES: 13 years and older COST: $49.00 (includes workbook & practice DvD)

r.i.P.P.E.D.The One Stop Body Shock™ is

a “Plateau Proof Fitness Formula” 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 1: Thursdays, Sept. 13-Oct. 18 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

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BASEMEnT LADiES“A Mighty Fortress Is Our

Basement”It’s 1960 and Beverly gets her first

pair of high heels for confirmation; Pastor announces his impending nuptials; Mrs. Snustad and Mrs. Gilmerson plan a food booth at the County Fair to raise money; and Mrs. Engelson embarks on a spontaneous driving lesson. Through it all these “bulwarks never failing” stand strong in their faith and in their friendships. With more crazy antics, more great new songs, and more lessons reluctantly learned, the Church Basement Ladies are at it again in their new musical comedy, A MIGHTY FORTRESS (Is Our Basement)! DATE: Thursday, Sept. 27 TIME: Depart at 5:50pm Return at 10pm (District Center) COST: $48.00 (includes transportation & show) DEADLINE: Tuesday, Sept. 18

Kids CompanyKids 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; 3pm-6pm School days; Fees:One-time registration fee of $25.00, $3.50 per hour

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

With the first day of school just under two weeks away, activ-ity is picking up around all of our school buildings, but in particular at the JH-SH school as activity practices are in full swing. Once again we have had a great turnout for all of our programs with outstanding numbers for cross country, football, tennis and volleyball. Teams have already begun having scrim-mages against other schools and official contests are not too far behind. varsity tennis begins competition this Thursday with a meet at Chaska in the morning. The cross country boys and girls teams host their annual pre-season scrimmage with MN River Conference opponents at the Ney Center on Monday afternoon. volleyball opens their season with a big match against rival LeSueur-Henderson on Tuesday at LeSueur and our football team opens the season at home next Thursday night against the New ulm Eagles at 7 p.m. at the Athletic Complex. Good luck to all of our teams as you begin the fall season!Teacher and staff workshops are also just around the cor-

ner with new teachers on site this Friday for a workshop day and then all staff reporting for workshops beginning on Monday. Workshop week continues through Thursday and culminates with Open Houses at our two elementary school buildings. Chatfield Elementary will host parents and students on Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Oak Crest Elementary will host parents and students from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. In addition to the elementary open houses, there is an open

house/orientation for new 7th and 8th grade students at the JH-SH building on Wednesday, August 29 beginning at 5:30 p.m. All parents and students will assemble in the south gym to begin the evening’s activities with a presentation from vJ Smith, a motivational speaker who will also address our district staff during the day. Mr. Smith has been a professional speaker for more than a decade and is also a published author. He honed his speaking skills through his membership in Toastmaster’s International and twice was a finalist in that organization’s “World Championship of Public Speaking.” Drawing on a lifetime of experiences, Smith peppers his talks with anecdotes and personal stories to illustrate key points. He feels he is better equipped to be a story teller. Members of the public are invited to hear his inspirational message as well on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the South Gym of the high school.On Tuesday, September 4, our doors will open once again to the

young people of our community as another school year begins. Teacher assignments have been mailed out to elementary stu-dents and families and school bus route information has been mailed out as well. If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact your appropriate school building or the school district transportation provider, Stier Transportation. I am excited about the start of another school year and know that it is going to be another great year for students, staff and families at the Belle Plaine Schools!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!

Superintendent’s update

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Sept. 7The Scott County Meth Task

Force invites you to participate in the sixth annual Tee It up for the Task Force Golf Classic fund-raiser on Sept. 7 at Ston-ebrooke Golf Club.There will be an 8:30 a.m.

shotgun start.This year, the Task Force is

focusing its efforts on battling the rising popularity of heroin usage.Money raised from this event

will go directly to creating new tactics and programs to curb the use of this dangerous and harm-ful drug.A hole-in-one contest and a

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Cross Country Teams to Open at Mankato EastThe Belle Plaine High School

boys’ and girls’ cross country teams will begin the competi-tive portion of the 2012 season with a meet at Mankato East next Tuesday.More on this year’s team will

appear in next Wednesday’s Herald.

2012 BPhS Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country Schedule

Aug. 28 at Mankato EastSept. 6 at Mont. Golf CourseSept. 11 at NYA (Baylor)Sept. 18 at Waconia (Crown)Sept. 22 at Apple valleySept. 25 at New PragueSept. 29 at WillmarOct. 2 at LS-HOct. 11 MRC Meet at Friendship Park NYAOct. 25 Section Meet at Battle CreekNov. 3 State Meet at St. Olaf

Football Tigers Open Season

Aug. 30The Belle Plaine High School

team will open the 2012 season with a nonconference game against New ulm 7 p.m. next Thursday (Aug. 30) at the Belle Plaine Athletic Complex. Tri-City united will visit Belle Plaine for the Minnesota River Conference opener on Sept. 7.A preview of this year’s BPHS

football team will appear in next Wednesday’s Herald.

2012 BPhS Football Schedule

Aug. 30 vs. New ulmSept. 7 vs. Tri-City unitedSept. 14 at Watertown-MayerSept. 21 vs. Sibley EastSept. 28 at JordanOct. 5 vs. Mayer LutheranOct. 12 at LS-HOct. 17 at NYAOct. 23 Start Section TourneyNov. 9 Start State Tourney

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• 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 September 4 at 6 p.m. at Belle Plaine Government Center.• School Board Meetings at Junior High Library ~ 2nd Monday of each month: meetings are scheduled as a work session; 4th Monday of each month: Regular business meetings for the board, Finance starts at 5:30 p.m. and regular at 6 p.m. For more information or if a holiday interferes, call (952) 873-2400 or go online at www.belleplaine.k12.mn.us• Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women now has free on-site child-care 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.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. 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 [email protected].• B.P. Borough Riders Snowmobile Club meets at Sparetime Tavern in Belle Plaine at 7 p.m.1st Thursday of the Month: B.P. Historical Society Open Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Belle Plaine Library November through April.4th Monday of the Month: Support Group: Women's Connection for Cancer. For more information contact the 'Ask St. Francis' info. line @ (952) 403-20002nd Tuesday of the Month: Belle Plaine Lions/General Membership Meeting at Duets in Belle Plaine, at 7 p.m.• Minnesota Valley Riders Saddle Club (MVR) monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Neil's Pub Rustic Room. Join in planning and participating in area horse related activities. • Valley Garden Club: meets monthly. Location varies, see bpgardeners.blogspot.com or call Anne Buesgens (507) 248-3666.2nd Wednesday of the Month - Scott Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors monthly meeting at 8 p.m. at their office in the Scott County Extension and Conservation Center at the Scott County Fairgrounds in Jordan. For more information, call Shelly at (952) 873-5412.2nd Thursday of the Month: Sons of the American Legion, American Legion & Auxiliary Mtg. at 7 p.m. at the Vet's Club.2nd and 4th Thursday of each Month: New Prague Area Toastmasters meet from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the New Prague City Hall, 118 Central Ave. No. Join to develop and enhance your speaking, communication, and leadership skills. For more information, call Carolyn at (952) 873-4489.2nd Friday of the Month: Steak Fry at the Belle Plaine Vet’s Club, Steak or Shrimp, 5:30-8 p.m.3rd Monday of the Month: Vet's Club Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Club.3rd Tuesday of the Month: Sportsman's Club Meeting at the Vets Club in Belle Plaine at 7 p.m. For more information, call Maynhardt (952) 873-4395.• La Leche League Support Meetings at 7 p.m. at Queen of Peace Hospital for breastfeeding mothers. For more information, contact Laura (952) 200-9042 or Kristin (952) 873-2049.3rd Thursday of the Month: VFW Auxiliary meeting at 7 p.m. at the Vets Club. VFW Men at 7:30 p.m. at the Club.

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PT TELLERThe State Bank of Belle Plaine has an immediate opening for a Part-Time Teller. This individual must be willing to work a flexible schedule up to 20 hours per week including Saturdays. Strong computer and customer service skills required. Prior banking experience preferred but not necessary. Experience with E-Z Teller software a plus. We offer a competitive salary. Please call or stop in for an employment application.

Emma Krumbee'sScarecrow Festival

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Thank you from the Family ofDavid Keup

The family of David Keup extends our thanks and appreciation to everyone who supported us since David’s passing. The breadth of support is overwhelming and words cannot adequately express our appreciation.

We extend very special thanks to Pastor Zeitler for his beautiful service and sermon.

We thank the BPFD, BPPD, and Ridgeview ambulance for your heroic efforts to save David. Thank you to Kolden Funeral Home, Toni Fogarty, Emily Carney, Tim and Julie Siegle, Father Kaluza, Brian and Noreen Schultz, Brian Overline, Class of 2010 and friends from high school, the ladies of Trinity, David’s friends from SCSU and beyond, our neighbors, and the numerous family friends who helped in so many ways.

We are forever grateful to all of you,Karl, Diane, Scott and Drew Keup

cards of thanks

I wish to extend to all of my friends and relatives from far and wide across the country and also to McAllen, TX for 23 years and also to The Lutheran Home, where I got very good care. Especially my granddaughter who brought flowers every Sunday while I was at the Home and another friend brought a lovely bouquet too. Also for the many telephone calls and many beautiful cards were sent. I thank the dear Lord in my prayers for everyone.

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MuLTI-fAMILy gARAgE SALE:

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SEASOnAL InDOOR STORAgE large shed, cement floor. RV's, campers, boats. $50/month. Call (952) 873-6826. TF

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ACADEMyis now open in Belle Plaine. We current-ly have openings in New Prague and Belle Plaine. Call today to discuss your child care/preschool needs. Summer care is avail-able at both locations! New Prague (952) 758-5437/Belle Plaine (952) 873-3331. TF

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BEAuTIfuL BLACk DIRT:

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1+ Acre. Call (952) 686-1170. 8/22/12

for rent

ORCHARD STREET TOWnHOMES In BELLE PLAInE,

Now taking applica-tions for 2 & 3BR units. 2BR rent: $715/mo; 3BR rent: $815/mo. Must be income eligible under Sect. 42 guidelines. For rental information call (952) 445-2001. TF

LE SuEuRgREEnfIELD

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SPACE:1,500 sf. plus an optional 500 sf. (952) 873-6178/Belle Plaine. 8/22/12

FOR RENTMale Roommate

wanted for country house in Belle Plaine.

$350/mo. Call Kris952-393-2922

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) 490-8933, Dan, or (612) 490-8698, Pat. TF

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4BR, 2BA,Available August 1. $1,150/mo. 228 S. Elk St., Belle Plaine. (612) 599-2595. 8/22

1+ APT. fOR REnTW. State St. $475/mo. Off street parking. Scenic neighborhood. Some utilities includ-ed. No pets allowed. (612) 239-2377. 8/22/12

of Early Deadlines for Sept. 5 issueBELLE PLAINE HERALD

Friday NoonGOLDEN NUGGETThursday Noon

Reminder

“ARF ARF”Many thanks

to all the Belle Plainers & others who tried to catch

me. They finally got me & I’m in the dog

house now.java

Thank youto everyone for the

cards, visits and phone calls during

my recovery.Special thanks to

Pastors Zeitler and Johnson for their

prayers and visits, also to my family for all their help

and support.Ron Muehlenhardt

PARTS-CITY CAR-CO

AUTO PARTS

Part-time help wanted, 5 days a week, every other

weekend, must have good driver’s license, knowledge

of cars a plus.delivery & counter.952-873-2800

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cards of thanks

help wanted

1-BEDROOM APT. fOR REnT

$500 per month. Includes heat, water & garbage. (952) 873-6528. 8/22/12

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA PAGE TEN WEDNESDAY, AuGuST 22, 2012

Legal Notices

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 con-ditions of the following described mortgage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 26, 2006

MORTGAGOR: Garrett Elg and Emily Elg, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 6, 2006 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 744177.

ASSIGNMENTS OF

MORTGAGE: Assigned to: u.S. Bank National

Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association as Trustee as succes-sor by merger to LaSalle Bank NA as trustee for Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Series 2006-8 Trust.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.

TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NuMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100024200013350752

LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: American Brokers Conduit

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 13864 Edgewood Avenue, Savage, MN 55378

TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 262640240LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF

PROPERTY: Lot 24, Block 1, CIC No. 1044, Connelly Park Townhomes, Scott County, Minnesota

COuNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOuNT OF MORTGAGE: $152,625.00

AMOuNT DuE AND CLAIMED TO BE DuE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLuDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $146,271.16

That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice require-ments as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been insti-tuted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PuRSuANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: September 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 dis-bursements, 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 rein-stated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under sec-tion 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 6, 2013 , unless the redemption peri-od 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 T A T 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: July 2, 2012u.S. Bank National Association,

as TrusteeMortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

uSSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P.

Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

4500 Park Glen Road #300Minneapolis, MN 55416

(952) 925-688830-295-2012 FC

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.

Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 18, 25 and August 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2012.




DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 6, 2003

MORTGAGOR: Charles A VanHale and Debra A VanHale, hus-band and wife.

MORTGAGEE: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as successor in interest by purchase from Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as receiver for Washington Mutual Bank f/k/a Washington Mutual Bank, FA.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed October 24, 2003, Scott County Registrar of Titles, Document No. T151095 on Certificate of Title No. 15318.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE:

NONESaid Mortgage being upon

Registered Land.TRANSACTION AGENT:

NONETRANSACTION AGENT’S

MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NuMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE

LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Washington Mutual Bank, FA


MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 9081 13th Avenue East, Savage, MN 55378


PROPERTY: Tract G, Registered Land Survey No. 24, Scott County, Minnesota




That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure pro-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;


DATE AND TIME OF SALE: August 30, 2012 at 10:00 AM


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 repre-sentatives 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 rein-stated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under sec-tion 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 1, 2013, unless the redemption peri-od is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.



Dated: June 19, 2012JPMorgan Chase Bank, National

AssociationMortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee




(952) 925-688830-139-2012 FC






DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 21, 2010

MORTGAGOR: Brian J. Halverson and Julie A. Halverson, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc..

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 4, 2011 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A871870.


Assigned to: u.S. Bank National Association.



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: 27566 Balsa Avenue, Webster, MN 55088


PROPERTY:That part of the Southwest Quarter

of Section 34, Township 113, Range 22, Scott County, Minnesota, and that part of the Southwest Quarter of Northwest Quarter of said Section 34, described as follows:

Commencing at a point on the West line of said Southwest Quarter of Section 34, a distance of 66 rods South of the Northwest corner of said Southwest Quarter of Section 34; thence North 78 degrees 52 min-utes 08 seconds East, assumed bear-ing, 1083.10 feet along a line which terminates at a point on the East line of said Southwest Quarter of Section 34, a distance of 34 rods South of the Northeast corner of said Southwest Quarter of Section 34; thence North 1 degree 47 minutes 52 seconds West 1000.40 feet to the point of begin-ning of the land to be described; thence North 26 degrees 33 minutes 57 seconds West 434.37 feet; thence South 79 degrees 15 minutes 10 sec-onds West 143.18 feet; thence North 24 degrees 29 minutes 21 seconds West 456.18 feet; thence South 88 degrees 39 minutes 09 seconds East 370.00 feet; thence South 1 degree 20 minutes 51 seconds West 94.58 feet; thence South 88 degrees 39 minutes 09 seconds East 488.36 feet to the East line of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence South 00 degrees 58 minutes 27 seconds West along said East line 783.28 feet to the Southeast corner of said Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence South 2 degrees 07 minutes 45 seconds West 326.4 feet; thence North 34 degrees 17 minutes 52 seconds West 541.60 feet to the point of beginning.

Abstract property.COuNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY

IS LOCATED: ScottORIGINAL PRINCIPAL

AMOuNT OF MORTGAGE: $302,800.00







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 rein-stated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under sec-tion 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 6, 2013, unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.



Dated: June 25, 2012u.S. Bank National Association

Mortgagee/Assignee of MortgageeuSSET, WEINGARDEN AND

LIEBO, P.L.L.P.Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee

of Mortgagee4500 Park Glen Road #300

Minneapolis, MN 55416(952) 925-688819-55-2012 FC






DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 17, 2008

MORTGAGOR: Aaron P. Keoke and Melissa M. Keoke, husband and wife.


DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed November 17, 2009, Scott County Registrar of Titles, Document No. T199726 on Certificate of Title No. 43163.


Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association.

Said Mortgage being upon Registered Land.



LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Franklin American Mortgage Company


MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1808 Ruby Circle,

Shakopee, MN 55379TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 27-145014-0LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF

PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 2, Heritage Place 2nd Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Scott County, Minnesota.

















(952) 925-688830-7235







MORTGAGOR: Jon Flatland, a single man.


DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded May 21, 2010 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A854016.





LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: American Mortgage & Equity Consultants, Inc.


MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 9146 Cambridge Lane, Elko, MN 55020


PROPERTY: Lot 8, Block 1, Boulder Pointe

















(952) 925-688830-12403







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


DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 14, 2005 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A723654.


Assigned to: u.S. Bank National Association as Trustee for J.P. Morgan Alternative Loan Trust 2006-A2.



LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Residential Mortgage Group, Inc.


MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2752 Pampas Court, Shakopee, MN 55379

TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 27-343073-0

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









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 rein-stated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under sec-tion 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 1, 2013 unless the redemption peri-od is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.


“THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N T A T 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 16, 2012u.S. Bank National Association,





(952) 925-688830-11415






DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 5, 2004

MORTGAGOR: Dustin J Bentson, an unmarried man.


DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded February 27, 2004 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A646820.





LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Pulte Mortgage, LLC


MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 16505 Timber Crest Drive, Prior Lake, MN 55372


PROPERTY: unit No. 42, Common Interest Community No. 1131, Timber Crest Park Village Homes, Scott County, Minnesota.









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 rein-stated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under sec-tion 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 6, 2013, unless the redemption peri-od is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.








(952) 925-688830-10946



BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA PAGE ELEvENWEDNESDAY, AuGuST 22, 2012

Belle Plaine Herald

[email protected]

Legal Notices(continued from previous page)


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 con-ditions of the following described mortgage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 19, 2008

MORTGAGOR: Jeffrey Earl Norland, a married man and Brenda A. Norland, his wife.


DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded September 29, 2008 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 809159.





LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc.

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERvICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 799 Prairie Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379


PROPERTY: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND IN SCOTT COuNTY, IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT PART OF LOT 1, BLOCK 3, EAST-vIEW 1ST ADDITION, SCOTT COuNTY, MINNESOTA LYING EASTERLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE:

BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOuTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1, DISTANT 35.59 FEET EASTERLY OF THE SOuTHWEST CORNER; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY TO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1, DISTANT 53.52 FEET EASTERLY OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER AND THERE TERMINATING.









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 rein-stated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under sec-tion 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 4, 2013, unless the redemption peri-od is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.


“THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N T A T 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.”






(952) 925-688830-12344



STATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF SCOTTDISTRICT COURT

FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICTCase Type: Other Civil

70-CV-12-7488NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

UNDER JUDGMENT TCF National Bank,Plaintiff,v.John T.A. Durkot, Larissa M.

Durkot, John Doe and Mary Roe,Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIvEN, that

under and by virtue of a Judgment entered in the above entitled action on May 10, 2012, 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 Plaintiff in the above entitled action from the Defendants, the under-signed Sheriff of Scott County, will sell at public auction, to the high-est bidder for cash, on September 6, 2012, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. in the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Law Enforcement Center, 301 Fuller Street South, in the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, the premises and real estate located at 2377 Ponds Way, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379, as described in the Judgment as follows:

Lot 1, Block 3, Pheasant Run Fourth Addition, Scott County, Minnesota

The tax identification number for such property is 273030290.

The time allowed by law for redemption by the mortgagors, their personal representatives or assigns, is six (6) months from the Order Confirming Sale.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N T A T 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: July 25, 2012 SHERIFF OF SCOTT COuNTY

/s/ By: Duane JirikDeputy Sheriff

Foley & Mansfield, P.L.L.P.Shawn Dobbins

250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1200Minneapolis, MN 55401

Attorneys for PlaintiffPublished in the Belle Plaine

Herald on Wednesdays, July 25 and August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2012.


THE RIGHT TO vERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTIFICATION OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD PROvIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIvEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the mortgage dated August 2, 2005, executed by Marilyn F. Cline and Scott R. Cline, wife and husband, as mortgagors, to TCF National Bank, a national banking association, as mortgag-ee, recorded in the office of the Registrar of Titles of Scott County, Minnesota, on August 17, 2005, as Document No. T 169756, which mortgage conveyed and mortgaged the following described property, which property is registered land, situated in the County of Scott and State of Minnesota, which prop-erty has a street address of 801 East State Street, Belle Plaine, Minnesota 56011, and tax identification num-ber 200370160:

Lot 6, Block 3, Fogartys Second Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota

That the original principal amount secured by said mortgage was $178,000.00; that there has been compliance with any condition prec-edent to acceleration of the debt secured by said mortgage and fore-closure of said mortgage required by said mortgage, any note secured thereby, or any statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt remaining secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there is claimed to be due upon said mortgage and is due thereon at the date of this notice, the sum of $176,376.14 in principal and interest.

That by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the said mortgage will be foreclosed by the sale of the above described premises with appurtenances, which said sale will be made by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota, at the Sheriff’s office in the Law Enforcement Center, 301 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, Minnesota, on September 13, 2012, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder, to pay the amount then due on said mortgage, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorneys’ fees as allowed by law, in accor-dance with the provisions of said mortgage. The time allowed by law for redemption by the mortgag-ors, their personal representatives or assigns, is six (6) months from the date of said sale.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N T A T I v E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDuCED TO FIvE WEEKS IF A JuDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED uNDER MINNESOTA STATuTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROvED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIvE uNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY uSED IN AGRICuLTuRAL PRODuCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.

If the mortgage is not reinstat-

ed under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mort-gaged property by 11:59 p.m. on March 13, 2013.

THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT BY A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE uSED FOR THAT PuRPOSE.

DATED: July 25, 2012 TCF National Bank

FOLEY & MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P.By: Karl K. Heinzerling

Atty. No. 142475Attorneys for Mortgagee

250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1200Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401

Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, July 25 and August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2012.




DATE OF MORTGAGE: January 25, 2008

MORTGAGOR: Tracy L. Ballard, a single person.


DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded February 6, 2008 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 793132.





LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Bell America Mortgage LLC DBA Bell Mortgage


MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5816 West 137TH Street, Savage, MN 55378


PROPERTY: That part of Lot 16, Block 6, Rolling Meadows, Scott County, Minnesota lying Northeasterly of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the Northwesterly line of said Lot 16, distant 66.98 feet Northeasterly of the most Westerly corner; thence Southeasterly to a point on the Southeasterly line of said Lot 16, distant 38.60 feet (as measured along said time) Northeasterly of the most Southerly corner of said Lot 16, and there terminating.









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 rein-stated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under sec-tion 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 13, 2013, unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.



Dated: July 5, 2012JPMorgan Chase Bank, National





(952) 925-68883012-002288 FC




Date: July 18, 2012YOu ARE NOTIFIED THAT:1. Default has occurred in the con-

ditions of the Mortgage dated July 25, 2007, executed by Ellen M. Zumberge fka Ellen M. Johnson and Frederick L. Zumberge, Jr., wife and husband, as mortgagors, to Wells Fargo Financial Minnesota, Inc., as mortgagee, and memori-alized on Certificate of Title No. 30019 for record August 20, 2007, as Document No. T185950, in the office of the Registrar of Titles of Scott County, Minnesota. The land described in the Mortgage is regis-tered land.

2. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $230,788.93.

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 fore-closure 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 $231,756.74.

7. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the land described as follows:

Legal Description: That part of Lot 4, Block 3, Wellington Forest, Scott County, Minnesota, accord-ing to the recorded plat thereof, lying southeasterly of the follow-ing described line: Commencing at the most southerly corner of said Lot 4; thence North 73 degrees, 15 minutes, 35 seconds West, along the southwesterly line of said Lot 4, a distance of 56.88 feet; thence Northwesterly, along a tangential curve concave to the Northeast hav-ing a radius of 175.28 feet and a cen-tral angle of 3 degrees, 38 minutes, 56 seconds, a distance of 11.16 feet to the northeasterly line of said Lot 4, distance 22.87 feet southeasterly of the most northerly corner of said Lot 4 and said line there terminating, Scott County Minnesota

will be sold by the Sheriff of Scott County, Minnesota, at public auc-tion on September 13, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the office of the Scott County Sheriff, 301 Fuller Street, Shakopee, Minnesota.

8. The mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. March 13, 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 representa-tives 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 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: 5594 West 133rd Street, Savage, Minnesota 55378

2. Transaction Agent: Not Applicable

3. Name of Mortgage Originator (Lender): Wells Fargo Financial Minnesota, Inc.

4. Residential Servicer: Wells Fargo Financial Minnesota, Inc.

5. Tax Parcel Identification Number: 26-1060301

6. Transaction Agent’s Mortgage ID Number: Not Applicable

Wells Fargo Financial Minnesota, Inc.

Attorneys for MortgageeMark D. Stephenson

STEPHENSON, SANFORD & THONE, P.L.C.

Suite 220, 1905 East Wayzata Boulevard

Wayzata, MN 55391(952) 404-2100

15-0246Published in the Belle Plaine

Herald on Wednesdays, July 25 and August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2012.





MORTGAGOR: Eric J Wills and Jacqueline N Wills, husband and wife.


DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 4, 2007 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A 761278.


Assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC, Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2007-AC2.


TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION

NuMBER ON MORTGAGE: 1001770-5050002914-5

LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Cornerstone Mortgage Company


MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 14947 Pinto Lane, Savage, MN 55378


PROPERTY: unit 1203. Calumet Oaks, Common Interest Community No. 1159, Scott County, Minnesota












Dated: July 13, 2012Wells Fargo Bank, National

Association as TrusteeMortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee




(952) 925-68883030-269-2012 FC






DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 5, 2010

MORTGAGOR: Mandy McEwen, a single person.


DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded May 14, 2010 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A853560.



TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration

Systems, Inc.TRANSACTION AGENT’S

MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NuMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100061907000152348

LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Summit Mortgage Corporation

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERvICER: u.S. Bank Home Mortgage, a division of u.S. Bank National Association

MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 15248 Maryland Avenue, Savage, MN 55378


PROPERTY: Lot 4, Block 1, Creekside of Savage 3rd Addition, CIC No. 1188, Scott County, Minnesota.
















Minneapolis, MN 55416(952) 925-688812-001282 FC



NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR SETTING THE PRELIMINARY 2013 BUDGET/LEVY FOR THE

SCOTT WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (WMO)

You are hereby notified that a hearing will be held by the Scott Watershed Management Organization Board in the County Board Room of the Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, Minnesota on September 4, 2012 at 9:30 A.M. Purpose of Hearing: To set the 2013 preliminarybudget/levy for the Scott WMO. The Scott WMO encompasses approximately 70 percent of the land area in the County. Areas not included are lands within the vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization, the Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District and the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District.

Total proposed Scott WMO Levy/Assessment for 2013 $1,000,000Grants/Other Revenue $ 120,594 Total Revenue $1,120,594Expenditures Administration: Salaries/Benefits/Overhead/Training $ 108,341 Construction or Implementation Fund Contracts/Projects/Programs $ 1,113,702 Total Expenditures $1,222,043

The difference between revenue and expenditures of $101,449 will come from existing fund balances of the Scott WMO. The preliminary levy amount represents a zero percent change from the 2012 levy. If you would like to be heard in reference to this matter, you should attend this meeting. Oral and written comments will be accepted by the Natural Resources Department up to the time of the Public Hearing. For more information, contact the Scott County Natural Resources Department at 952-496-8054 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 22 and

29, 2012.

PUBLIC HEARINGThe Scott County Community

Development Agency has devel-oped its 2013 Agency Plan and/or Plan Components in compli-ance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. It is available for review at the Agency’s Office located at 323 South Naumkeag Street, Shakopee, MN. The Agency’s hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Public comments will be accepted through the Public Hearing date/time of October 9, 4:00 p.m. at the Office of the Agency.

By: /s/William I. JaffaExecutive Director

Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesdays, August 22 and 29, 2012.

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA PAGE TwELvE wEDNESDAY, AuGuST 22, 2012

Read the LegaLs.

It’s youR RIght!

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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.



MORTGAGOR: Tuan Le and Huong T. Phan, husband and wife.


DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed May 10, 2007, Scott County Registrar of Titles, Document No. T 184030 on Certificate of Title No. 38527.


Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association s/b/m to Chase Home Finance LLC.




LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Gulf States Mortgage Corporation


MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6741 Carlisle Curve, Shakopee, MN 55379

TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 27-250-065-0

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 3, Block 6, Southbridge First Addition, Scott County, Minnesota.

COuNTY IN wHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Scott








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 rein-stated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under sec-tion 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 6, 2013 , unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.


“THE TIME ALLOwED BY LAw FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N T A T 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.”



uSSET, wEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P.



(952) 925-688830-9239


Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on wednesdays, July 25 and August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2012.





MORTGAGOR: David P. Carter, single and Joeline A. Kissinger, single.

MORTGAGEE: Bank of America, N.A..

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December

21, 2007 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A790344.


Assigned to: Green Tree Servicing LLC.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONETRANSACTION AGENT’S

MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NuMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE

LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Bank of America, N.A.

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERvICER: Green Tree Servicing LLC

MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 201 East 3RD Street, Jordan, MN 55352


PROPERTY: Lot 10, Block 18, City of Jordan, Scott County, Minnesota.












Dated: July 17, 2012Green Tree Servicing LLC

Mortgagee/Assignee of MortgageeuSSET, wEINGARDEN AND



Minneapolis, MN 55416(952) 925-6888

8 - 12-001826 FCTHIS IS A COMMUNICATION

FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.Published in the Belle Plaine Herald

on wednesdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and September 5, 2012.

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 con-ditions of the following described mortgage:



MORTGAGOR(S): Laura M Aarstad, A Single woman

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. As Nominee For Great Northern Financial Group, Inc.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 1002614-9587618549-1

SERvICER: vericrest Financial, Inc.

LENDER: Great Northern Financial Group, Inc..

DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Scott County Minnesota, Recorder, on June 14, 2007, as Document No. A 775402.

ASSIGNED TO: uS Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for vOLT 2012-RPL1 Asset Holdings Trust Dated: July 12, 2012, and recorded July 19, 2012 by Document No. A910705.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: unit Number 133 and Garage unit 133, Condominium Number 1007, Towering woods Condominiums, Scott County, Minnesota

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4660 TOwER STREET 133, PRIOR LAKE, MN 55372

PROPERTY I.D: 252310070 COuNTY IN wHICH PROPERTY

IS LOCATED: Scott THE AMOuNT CLAIMED TO

BE DuE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE:

One Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Six and 84/100 ($165,586.84)

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 September 27, 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 actu-ally paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disburse-ments 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. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on March 27, 2013, or the next busi-ness day if March 27, 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 T A T 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 8, 2012 uS Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee

for vOLT 2012-RPL1 Asset Holdings Trust

Randall S. Miller & Associates, PLLC

Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/Mortgagee One Financial Plaza,

120 South Sixth Street, Suite 1100 Minneapolis, MN 55402

Phone: 612-573-3677 Our File No. 12MN00578-1

THIS IS A COMMuNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.

A-4280761 Published in the Belle Plaine Herald

on wednesdays, August 8, 15, 22, 29 and September 5 and 12, 2012.




DATE OF MORTGAGE: March 9, 2007

MORTGAGOR: Joseph E. Ditto, a single person.


DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 14, 2007 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A767341.





LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Advisor’s Mortgage, LLC


MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 123 4th Avenue East, Shakopee, MN 55379


PROPERTY: Parcel 1, Lot 3, Block 49, City of Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota.

Parcel 2, The west 6 feet of the South One-Half of Lot 4, Block 49, City of Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota.






DATE AND TIME OF SALE: October 2, 2012 at 10:00 AM



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 rein-stated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under sec-tion 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2013, unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.







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MORTGAGOR: Gregory Beavers and Amber Beavers, husband and wife.


DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed July 13, 2005, Scott County Registrar of Titles, Document No. T168686 on Certificate of Title No. 42223.






LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: River City Mortgage Corp.


MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1641 Liberty Circle, Shakopee, MN 55379


PROPERTY: Lot 32, Block 2, Providence Pointe 2nd Addition, Scott County, Minnesota









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 rein-stated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under sec-tion 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on April 4, 2013, unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.


“THE TIME ALLOwED BY LAw FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N T A T 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.”





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MORTGAGOR: Timothy S. James and Traci L. James, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Optimum Mortgage Services Inc..

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 1, 2003 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A610454.


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: Optimum Mortgage Services Inc.


MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2089 williams Street, Shakopee, MN 55379


PROPERTY: Lot 2, Block 3 Pheasant Run Seventh Addition, according to the map or plat thereof on file or of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Scott County, Minnesota.












Dated: July 25, 2012u.S. Bank National Association




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DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 17, 2003

MORTGAGOR: Steven P. Koppenberg and Carey J. Koppenberg, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Homestead Mortgage Corporation.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 29, 2003 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A615288.


Assigned to: TCF Mortgage Corporation. And thereafter assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. And thereafter assigned to: u.S. Bank National Association.



LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Homestead Mortgage Corporation


MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 501 North Linden Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011

TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 200090031 and 200090040

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 4, Block 1, Goetz 1st Addition, Scott County, Minnesota; and

The South 1/2 of Lot 3, Block 1, Goetz 1st Addition, Scott County, Minnesota.









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 rein-stated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under sec-tion 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on April 2, 2013, unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.







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Legal Notices(continued on the next page)



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 con-ditions of the following described mortgage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 26, 2006


MORTGAGOR(S): Carlos A Araiza And Lydia E Araiza, husband and wife

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Cornerstone Mortgage Partners XII, L.L.C.


MIN#: 1001770-7120000583-9 SERVICER: Ocwen Loan

Servicing, LLC LENDER: Cornerstone Mortgage

Partners XII, L.L.C.. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Scott County Minnesota, Recorder, on June 7, 2006, as Document No. A741146.

ASSIGNED TO: HSBC Bank uSA, N.A., as Trustee on behalf of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust and for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-ASAP4, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates Dated: July 2, 2012, and recorded July 17, 2012 by Document No. A 910487.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 1, BLOCK 5, THOMAS A. PHILIPP ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, SCOTT COuNTY, MINNESOTA.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2803 18th Avenue East, Shakopee, MN 55379

PROPERTY I.D: 273690630 COuNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY

IS LOCATED: Scott THE AMOuNT CLAIMED TO

BE DuE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: Two Hundred Eight Thousand Two Hundred Forty-One and 59/100 ($208,241.59)



DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM on October 4, 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 dis-bursements 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. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on April 4, 2013, or the next busi-ness day if April 4, 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 T A T I V E S OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDuCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JuDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED uNDER MINNESOTA STATuTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE uNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY uSED IN AGRICuLTuRAL PRODuCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”

Dated: August 15, 2012 HSBC Bank uSA, N.A., as

Trustee on behalf of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust and

for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan

Trust, Series 2006-ASAP4, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates


Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/Mortgagee One Financial Plaza,

120 South Sixth Street, Suite 1100 Minneapolis, MN 55402

Phone: 612-573-3677 Our File No. 12MN00556-1

THIS IS A COMMuNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.

A-4284497Published in the Belle Plaine

Herald on Wednesdays, August 15, 22, 29 and September 5, 12 and 19, 2012.





MORTGAGOR: Timothy W. Bliss, an unmarried man.


DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Filed March 9, 2007, Scott County Registrar of Titles, Document No. T182815 on

Certificate of Title No. 41682.ASSIGNMENTS OF

MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Green Tree Servicing

LLC.Said Mortgage being upon

Registered Land.TRANSACTION AGENT:

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.


LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: America’s Wholesale Lender

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Green Tree Servicing LLC

MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1029 Providence Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379


PROPERTY: unit No. 603, CIC No. 1098, Providence Pointe Condominiums, Scott County, Minnesota.









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 rein-stated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under sec-tion 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on April 11, 2013, unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.



Dated: August 7, 2012Green Tree Servicing LLC




Minneapolis, MN 55416(952) 925-6888



on Wednesdays, August 15, 22, 29 and September 5, 12 and 19, 2012.





MORTGAGOR: Sherry L. Willard, an unmarried person.


DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 15, 2005 Scott County Recorder, Document No. 691589.


Assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc..TRANSACTION AGENT:



LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE:PHH Mortgage Corp (fka Cendant Mortgage Corp)

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: CitiMortgage, Inc.

MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1118 State Street West, Belle Plaine, MN 56011


PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 1, Wildlife View Addition.



AMOuNT DuE AND CLAIMED

TO BE DuE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLuDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $133,474.20









Dated: August 8, 2012CitiMortgage, Inc.




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MORTGAGOR: Candyce L. Quilling and Ronald G. Quilling, wife and husband.


DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 31, 2007 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A763583.


Assigned to: u.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for BNC Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-2.



LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: BNC Mortgage, Inc.


MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 14857 Sumter Avenue, Savage, MN 55378


PROPERTY: Lot 10, Block 1, Crimson Arbor, Common Interest Community Number 1127, Scott County, Minnesota.






DATE ANDTIME OF SALE: October 4, 2012 at 10:00 AM


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 repre-sentatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.




Dated: August 2, 2012u.S. Bank National Association,





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DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 26, 2004

MORTGAGOR: Michael W. Miller and Marlene J. Miller, husband and wife.


DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 10, 2004 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A681751.


Assigned to: Bank of America, N.A. s/b/m to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP. And thereafter assigned to: M&T Bank.



LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Full Spectrum Lending, Inc.

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC

MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4188 Cates Street Southeast, Prior Lake, MN 55372


PROPERTY: Lot 2, Block 1, 5th Addition to Lakeside Estates









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 rein-stated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under sec-tion 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on April 2, 2013 unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.


“THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL R E P R E S E N T A T 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: July 25, 2012M&T Bank




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DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 2, 2003

MORTGAGOR: Richard S. Danielson and Karen Y. Danielson, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: National City Mortgage Co., d/b/a Commonwealth united Mortgage Company.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: R e c o r d e d August 5, 2003 Scott County Recorder, Document No. 616870.


Assigned to: Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas As Trustee RALI 2003-QS17.



LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: National City Mortgage Co., d/b/a Commonwealth united Mortgage Company

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: PNC Bank, National Association

MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 11720 241ST Street East, Lakeville, MN 55044


PROPERTY: Lot 10, Block 3, Walnut Ridge









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 rein-stated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under sec-tion 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on April 2, 2013 unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.



Dated: July 25, 2012Deutsche Bank Trust Company

Americas as TrusteeMortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee




(952) 925-68884 - 4-2878


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MORTGAGOR: Vitaliy P Bulyma and Lidiya I Bulyma, husband and wife.


DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 21, 2005 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A692017.







MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4168 137th Street West, Savage, MN 55378


PROPERTY: The Southwesterly 42.85 Feet of Lot 2, Block 1, Wellington Estates as measured at right angles to the Southwesterly Line of said Lot 2, Scott County, Minnesota.
















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City of Belle PlaineLegal Notices

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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.


DATE Of MORTGAGE: March 20, 2010

MORTGAGOR: Mitchel W. Mason and Jennifer K. Mason, husband and wife.


DATE AND PLACE Of RECORDING: Recorded March 30, 2010 Scott County Recorder, Document No. 850229.

ASSIGNMENTS Of MORTGAGE:

Assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc. .TRANSACTION AGENT:


TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIfICATION NuMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100011511210973609

LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: CitiMortgage, Inc.

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: CitiMortgage, Inc.

MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2350 Ponds Way, Shakopee, MN 55379

TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 273030170LEGAL DESCRIPTION Of

PROPERTY: All the real property in Scott County, Minnesota, described as follows: Lot6, Block 2, Pheasant Run fourth Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof.


ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOuNT Of MORTGAGE: $262,868.00

AMOuNT DuE AND CLAIMED TO BE DuE AS Of DATE Of NOTICE, INCLuDING TAXES, If ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $261,717.77



DATE AND TIME Of SALE: October 16, 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 repre-sentatives or assigns unless reduced to five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.


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 T A T 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 14, 2012CitiMortgage, Inc.




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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 con-ditions of the following described mortgage:

DATE Of MORTGAGE: September 5, 2006


MORTGAGOR(S): Peter Chepkwony and Patroba Chepkwony, AKA Patroba Kiprop, husband and wife

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for New Century

Mortgage Corporation TRANSACTION AGENT:

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100488910096289953

SERVICER: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC LENDER: New Century Mortgage Corporation.

DATE AND PLACE Of fILING: Scott County Minnesota, Recorder, on September 27, 2006, as Document No. A 752309.

ASSIGNED TO: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2007-HE2 Mortgage Pass-through Certificates, Series 2007-HE2 Dated: June 8, 2012 , and recorded July 24, 2012 by Document No. A911057.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION Of PROPERTY: unit No. 1002, CIC No. 1073, Villages of Southbridge Condominium, Scott County, Minnesota.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 7475 Derby Lane, Shakopee, MN 55379

PROPERTY I.D: 272790340 COuNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY

IS LOCATED: Scott THE AMOuNT CLAIMED TO BE

DuE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE Of THE NOTICE: One Hundred Thirty Thousand Eighty-Nine and 90/100 ($130,089.90)



DATE AND TIME Of SALE: 10:00 AM on October 11, 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 actu-ally paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disburse-ments 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. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on April 11, 2013, or the next busi-ness day if April 11, 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 T A T 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 Deutsche Bank National Trust

Company, as trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust

2007-HE2 Mortgage Pass-through Certificates, Series 2007-HE2


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. 10MN00701-2 THIS IS A COMMuNICATION

fROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. A-4288869Published in the Belle Plaine Herald

on Wednesdays, August 22, 29 and September 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2012.

CITY OF BELLE PLAINENOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE

2013 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Belle Plaine, Minnesota will meet at City Halllocated at 218 North Meridian Street in Belle Plaine on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 6:05 p.m. to consider the construction of the following improvement of the 2013 Street Improvement Project. A. The reconstruction of street

and utility improvements of Main Street from Willow Street to Buffalo Street, Eagle Street from Park Street to Main Street, and Buffalo Street from Main Street to Church Street. The total estimated project costs of

said improvements is $1,963,850.The area to be assessed for such

improvements are as follows:A. Properties located adjacent to

Main Street from Willow Street to Buffalo Street, Eagle Street from Park Street to Main Street, and Buffalo Street from Main Street to Church Street. A reasonable estimate of the

impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing.The City Council proposes to

proceed under the authority grant-ed by Chapter 429 M.S.A.Such persons as desire to be heard

with reference to the proposed improvements will be heard at this meeting. Written or oral objections will be considered.Dated: August 6, 2012BY ORDER Of THE CITY

COuNCILDavid Murphy,

City AdministratorPublished in the Belle Plaine

Herald on Wednesdays, August 15 and 22, 2012.

Scott County Board ProceedingsBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

COUNTY OF SCOTTAUGUST 7, 2012

(1) The Board of Commissioners, in and for the County of Scott, Minnesota, met in the Courthouse Board Room in the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, and convened at 9:02 a.m., with the following members present: Commissioner Wolf, presiding, Commissioner Wagner, Commissioner Menden, Commissioner Marschall, and Commissioner ulrich.

(2) On a motion by Commissioner ulrich, seconded by Commissioner Menden, the Minutes of July 24, 2012 were approved.

(3) Recognition of Interested Citizens:

A. Thom Boncher, Jordan, ques-tioned why none of the Commissioners attended the informational meeting hosted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency which was held in the County Board Room on August 2 to discuss air quality standards for the Great Plains Sand mining operation. Commissioners Wolf, ulrich,and Menden explained why they were unable to attend the meet-ing. Commissioners Wagner and Menden apologized for not attend-ing.

B. Lloyd Erbaugh, Prior Lake, commented on recent community celebrations. He also spoke of the virtues of women in sports, the work-force, civic organizations and in the home. Mr. Erbaughurged all citizens to vote in the primary election on August 14.

C. Molly Dose, Shakopee, stated she was disheartened and disap-pointed by the action taken by the Board at the July 24 County Board meeting. Ms. Dose stated she hopes other residents are angered by the behavior of the Board and pay atten-tion to the Board’s actions. Ms. Dose thanked those Commissioners who spoke against this action.

(4) Consent Agenda:On a motion by Commissioner

Wagner, seconded by Commissioner ulrich, the following actions were approved unanimously. All resolu-tions are available in the office of the County Administrator and are made a part of this record by reference.

A. Approve the application for a Charitable Gambling Permit and waive the 30 day waiting period for the Jordan fire Department Relief Association for an event to be held at Ridges at Sand Creek in Sand Creek Township on August 11, 2012.

B. Approve the Renewal Application for Optional Liquor Sales until 2:00 a.m. for Doherty’s Tavern in Spring Lake Township.

C. Adopt Resolution No. 2012-135; Authorizing Entering Into a Partnership Agreement With the Scott County Community Development Agency for the Sharing of Resources Through a Scott County Association for Leadership and Efficiency first Stop Shop.

D. Approve the annual Purchase of Service Agreement with Mid-America festivals Corporation for security provided by Scott County through the Sheriff’s Office during the Renaissance festival.

E. Approve an Amendment to the Service Agreement with Kingsway Ministries, LLC effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014 to allow Kingsway Ministries, LLC to provide chore services, homemaker services, transportation, and respite services.

f. Approve Amendments to Service Agreements with My Brother’s Keeper effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014 and July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013 to allow My Brothers’ Keeper to provide personal support services and independent liv-ing skills services.

G. Adopt Resolution No. 2012-134; Requesting the Classification of Twelve Tax-forfeited Parcels of Land in Scott County (PID #040320110; #041050170; #200670620; #220710910; #254320310; #254420430; #261570500; #263740020; #263930660; #263930670; #269200352; and #274010550.)

H. Adopt the Scott County Solid Waste Management Master Plan.

I. Adopt Amendment 2 to the Scott Watershed Management Organization Comprehensive WaterResources Management Plan.

J. Adopt Resolution No. 2012-131; Certifying final Approved Appraisal of Value for a Certain Land Acquisition and Authorizing

Acquisition by Expedited (“Quick Take”) Eminent Domain Proceedings Associated With the Reconstruction of County Highway 17 from County Highway 16 to Approximately 800’ South of County Highway 78 in the City of Shakopee.

K. Adopt Resolution No. 2012-132; Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement With Bolton & Menk, Inc. for Phase 3 of the County Highway 12 Reconstruction Project in Spring Lake Township.

L. Adopt Resolution No. 2012-133; Approving a Joint Powers Agreement Between the City of Prior Lake and the County for Right-of-Way Acquisition Associated With Phase 3 of the County Highway 12 Project.

M. Adopt Resolution No. 2012-136; Authorizing Staff to Enter Into a Cooperative Agreement With the City of Shakopee for Cost Participation on a Trail Connection Project on the West Side of County Highway 18 North of County Highway 16 in the City of Shakopee.

N. Adopt Resolution No. 2012-130; Authorizing Entering Into an Agreement With MSpace for Audio System upgrades.

O. Approve the record of disburse-ments and approve claims made to Scott County for the period of July 1, 2012 through July 31, 2012 in the sum of $7,002,174.48.

P. Separation from employment for Amber Berndt, unclassified Library Aide, Community Services Division, effective 08/10/12. Separation from employment for Deonna Banks, PT (99% fTE) Driver, Community Services Division, effective 08/01/12. Separation from employment for Barbara Novotny, PT (88% fTE) DT&H Vocational Assistant, Health and Human Services Division, effec-tive 07/26/12. Separation from employment for Ilya Tereshko, fT Temporary unclassified Corrections Officer, Sheriff’s Office, effective 06/13/12. Separation from employ-ment for Rebekah Tucker, Student (25% fTE) unclassified Library Aide, Community Services Division, effective 08/05/12. fT Probationary employment for Bernice Butler, Management Analyst, Health and Human Services Division, effective 08/27/12. fT Temporary employ-ment for Diana Tyree, unclassified Office Assistant, Health and Human Services Division, effective 07/30/12. Intermittent (2% fTE) employment for Michael finch, unclassified Driver, Community Services Division, effective 08/01/12. Intermittent (2% fTE) employment for Donte Bailey, unclassified Driver, Community Services Division, effective 07/31/12. Intermittent (2% fTE) employment for Dean Culver, unclassified Driver, Community Services Division, effec-tive 07/25/12. The recognition of the following individuals as volunteers which will enable them to be cov-ered for liability insurance purposes in accordance with the insurance contracts currently in force with Scott County: Additions: Athennas Michelle Garcia; MaryjanePenney. Deletions: Edwin Themig; Lela Themig; Mary Waldeck; James Waldeck; Carly Brown; Maryanne Potter; Margaret Robertson; and Wanda Widen.

(5) Develop Strong Public Partnerships:

A. Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner ulrich to appoint Commissioners Menden and Wolf to the 2012 Primary Election Canvassing Board. The motion car-ried unanimously.

B. Commissioner Menden moved, seconded by Commissioner ulrich to approve the CodeRED System for Scott County from Emergency Communications Network to pro-vide high–speed notification to Scott County Citizens. The motion carried unanimously.

(6) Provide a Supportive Organizational Culture:

Chair Wolf recessed the meeting at 9:45 a.m. to conduct a closed Board meeting to evaluate the 2011-2012 performance of County Administrator Gary Shelton. Chair Wolf recon-vened the meeting at 11:40 a.m.

On a motion by Commissioner Marschall, seconded by Commissioner ulrich the meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.

Thomas J. Wolf, ChairGary L. Shelton, County

Administrator, Clerk of the BoardDebra K. Brazil, Deputy Clerk to

the BoardThis is a summary of the Board

proceedings (M.S. 375.12). The full text is available at www.co.scott.mn.us (which can be accessed at any public library), and in the office of the County Administrator.

Published in the Belle Plaine Herald on Wednesday, August 22, 2012.




DATE Of MORTGAGE: December 8, 2010

MORTGAGOR: Craig A. Marte, a single man.


DATE AND PLACE Of RECORDING: Recorded January 3, 2011 Scott County Recorder, Document No. A871668.


Assigned to: flagstar Bank, fSB.TRANSACTION AGENT:


TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIfICATION NuMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100052550307421742

LENDER OR BROKER ANDMORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: American Mortgage & Equity Consultants

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: flagstar Bank, fSB

MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 929 West State Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011

TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 20-001021-7

LEGAL DESCRIPTION Of PROPERTY: Lot 2, and the West 10 feet of Lot 3, Block 15, Belle Plaine, Scott County, Minnesota




That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure pro-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;


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 dis-bursements, 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 rein-stated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under sec-tion 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.



Dated: May 23, 2012flagstar Bank, fSB




Minneapolis, MN 55416(952) 925-6888

92-225 fC1THIS IS A COMMUNICATION


on Wednesdays, June 13, 20, 27 and July 4, 11 and 18, 2012.

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALEPursuant to the provisions of

Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the fore-going foreclosure sale is postponed until September 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: August 20, 2012.flagstar Bank, fSB




Minneapolis, MN 55416(952) 925-6888

92-225 fC1THIS IS A COMMUNICATION


on Wednesday, August 22, 2012.




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.


NONETRANSACTION AGENT:

NONETRANSACTION AGENT’S

MORTGAGE IDENTIfICATION NuMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE



MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4017 Willowwood Street, Prior Lake, MN 55372

TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 253260100LEGAL DESCRIPTION Of

PROPERTY: Lot Two (2), Block Two (2), Third Addition to Westbury Ponds





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 AMPLACE 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 dis-bursements, 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 rein-stated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under sec-tion 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.







Minneapolis, MN 55416(952) 925-688819-52-2012 fC


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 SALEPursuant to the provisions of

Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is post-poned 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




Minneapolis, MN 55416(952) 925-688819-52-2012 fC


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Before the Dakota WarIndians Numerous in Early DaysBy J. E. TownsendThe following story was

written by J. E. Townsend founder of the Belle Plaine Herald. He was a witness to life in Belle Plaine before and after the Dakota con-flict of 1852. This article was originally written and printed in 1934.Being so often asked what I

knew about the Indians in Belle Plaine in early days, will try and give you what came under my observation.When my folks arrived here

about June 1, 1857, I was in my fourth year. from that time un-til early in the spring of 1862, a span of over four years, I was more or less in contact with In-dians, a reason for which will be seen later on.After my father got the Me-

chanics Hotel finished in the fall of 1857, which was located half way up the Grove street hill, the only thoroughfare lead-ing to the ferry and steamboat landing in those days, he was appointed express agent for the steamboat lines and also looked after the freight hauling. This required a good span of horses and lumber wagon and during the closed season of river traf-fic he made frequent trips to St. Paul with produce and on his return brought back merchan-dise for the stores. Teamsters with heavy loads generally took the third day to make the round trip. In driving to St. Paul the first night was generally spent at Bloomington ferry, where there was a good sized hostel-ry for the accommodations of teamsters.My father bought a great deal

of venison, wild game, deer skins and furs, wild honey, etc., from the Indians, some of which was used at the hotel but the greater part was taken to St. Paul. This is course brought a great many Indians to our place, many to beg if they didn’t have anything to sell or exchange.Squaws would have lots of

fancy beaded moccasins and other articles which they sold very cheap or would exchange for bread which appeared to be one of the main articles of food they were after. As for meats, they had plenty of wild game, including deer meat. Dried venison, or as some called it, “jerked” venison, was quite popular in the summer as it would not spoil. It was made by both whites and Indians and many thought the latter had the best. The same could be said of buckskin. The Indians had a way of tanning that was far superior to any regular tannery. Many here tried it out. The wearing of moccasins by white children and women was quite common in those days when they could be had so cheaply from the squaws. Many a pair I wore and my mother also.We had two tribes of Indians

here, the Sioux and the Chip-pewas, but the former outnum-bered the latter by far and were located in different places on the south side of town while the Chippewas, I was told, kept to the other side if the river, which was considered the line be-tween them. They could never agree until the outbreak when they all joined together.In those early days I never

knew of but one Indian, a Sioux, that could speak English. He went by the name of “Charley” with everyone, though some said his surname was “Bounce”. He held out around town a great deal, perhaps because he could talk to everybody and was al-ways friendly to the whites. Many a time he was called as an interpreter in some business transactions with the Indians. It was said that during the Indian massacre he met settlers that formerly resided in Belle Plaine and assisted them to escape at the risk of his own life if it was found out by the Indians.In those early days the Indians

transacting business with my father could only count up to ten. They would call out “cash-poppy” when their hands had to be watched. Every time the two hands were raised with the fingers extended counted ten. This was repeated ten times to make a dollar. Raising one hand meant five cents. It seems each thumb and finger counted as one. At this late day I suppose there is nothing of the kind any more and probably hasn’t been for many years.The dining room of the Me-

chanics Hotel was right off from the bar-room with two windows facing east on Grove street. When the boarders were called in from the bar-room for meals there would frequently be Indians among them and when there was no one to take charge of the bar-room during meal time the Indians were ordered to “pocketgee” which they did very sullenly and then would rush around into the din-ing room windows, peering in and watching every mouth full the diners took when the shades had to be frequently pulled to obscure their view. This all looks very rude to us now but in those early days the Indians didn’t appear to know any bet-ter.I remember the Indians bring-

ing in large quantities of wild honey in pails and kegs with chips and bark mixed all through it in getting it out of the hollow trees. This was then melted in a large iron kettle over a fire out in the yard, the same way as farmers heat water for hog

butchering. When hot enough, the rubbish could be skimmed off after which the honey and wax could be separated and the wax remelted and run into six quart milk pans. Had tacks of such beeswax cakes, which, with the clear honey in large crocks, was taken to St. Paul. This process is quite different from the method used by our honey producers now with their extractors and artificial combs.While the Indians were still

here there were two brothers living some distance south of town known as the “Wild Con-nolly’s” who lived a good deal the same kind of a life, depend-ing on deer, game\, furs, etc., for a living. I happened to be present one time when my fa-ther bought several wild geese from them, which it seems were to be found here at that time. frequently since then when the “Wild Connolly’s” came in my mind I would think of wild geese or vice versa. Speaking to Dennis Connolly about them a short while ago, he said he had heard of them but they were not related in any way to any of his folks.I don’t think the Indians hung

around other public places about town as much as they did at our hotel for the reason that my father did so much trading with them, and being near the steamboat landing and flour mill where they would get the cheaper grade of flour and corn meal.The Indians were great lovers

of tobacco, especially the black plug and smoking tobacco. Of course, when they could not get the real tobacco they had to content themselves with kinni-kinick, which they could easily procure and prepare. In look-ing up the word, my diction-ary says it’s “the leaves of the sumac, willow, etc., as smoked by the American Indians”. This is entirely contrary to what I ever saw. Have made it myself many times the same as I saw the young Indians make it. In those days about every bar had a cigar box on it filled with smoking tobacco, free for ev-erybody, especially customers, in which kinnikinck was mixed and when smoked would scent up the room, giving it a very pleasing aroma. In later years the smell of it always reminded me of the Indians.In case any of the Herald read-

ers would wish to try it, will give the particulars as follows:You have no doubt noticed

on the edges of some marshes a sort of low with reddish-colored, smooth bark which shows up very bright during the winter months. Cut these into sticks one to two feet in length and scrape off the outer bark lightly; then scrape off the in-ner bark and when dried in a tin plate on a stove, crush it, many doing this in the palms of their hands. Have seen Indians in making it scrape the inner bark so that one end of the shavings would hang to the stick which was held over an open fire un-til dry and then rubbed off the stick by hand.As for the Indian camps I

could not say how many there were in this locality. During my time I only visited one twice and that was located a little over a mile south of town, a few rods to the right of the Merid-ian road at the foot of the hill. Would judge this was in the winter of ‘60 and ‘61. Some of

the boarders would borrow our horse and cutter to drive out to this camp on a Sunday after-noon and on two occasions I went out with a couple of them and had to remain in the cutter to see that the buffalo robe did not disappear while they were making the rounds of the tee-pees. In this settlement, I would judge there were from 75 to 100 Indians, including squaws and children. The second time I was there while out in the cutter alone, a young Indian probably three or four years older than I, came out of a teepee about 75 feet away and pulled a bow and arrow on me. I commenced to scream when an old squaw came out to see what the trou-ble was. I suppose he only in-tended to scare me, but as soon as they got him inside the tee-pee he was the one that did the yelling then. On my visits there I noticed three or four small red-painted coffins resting on poles that were fastened in the crotches of two nearby trees at an elevation of about eight or ten feet. I figured that the bod-ies were placed in that position to be out of the reach of animals and to keep them frozen until spring when the frost would be out of the ground so as to dig graves easier I may be mistaken in my surmising as I never had it explained to me.Bodies of Indians, or at least

what was left of them, have been found in different places about town. Some of them only across the street from our hotel, or a little higher up on Robert Devine’s place. In doing some grading about the premises the body of an Indian was uncov-ered in the rear of the house said to have his gun and some trinkets buried with him. Did not get to see this, it’s only what I was told, but about 1859 or ‘60 I watched them scrape off a knoll in front of the house down to the street when the workmen struck an old iron-strapped trunk in which there were the bodies of two fair-sized papooses in a good state of preservation. Dr. Kieth, who boarded with us at the time, ad-mired the long black hair on the bodies so much that he had to cut the tresses off to keep. The trunk was closed up again after being viewed by many and in-terred so deep in the street gut-ter near by that it was thought it would never wash out.The largest number of Indians

I ever saw at one time was in the latter part of the summer of 1859 or ‘60. They had formed for a dance on Meridian street in front of where the Johnson store now stands. They were all stalwart Indians with heads decorated with feathers and in their best toggery. Never knew exactly how many there were, but forming a perfect circle, all standing close together, on a hundred-foot street, I judged there must have been 75 to 100. Most of them carried either large gourds with small stones in them to shake or tambourines. These crude instruments were all used in unison with their chant, “Hey-yah! Hey yah! Hey yah!” as they all slowly moved in step sideways. Just about ev-ery one in town that could get away was out to see them. I took it all in while standing in front of a small drug store across the street from Johnson’s corner, which was then Chatillon’s cor-ner. for a long time after that the boys at school would put on the same kind of a dance with the “Hey yah!” chant but minus the instruments.You have been reading about

the Indian battle at Shakopee and some atrocious affairs that happened in that vicinity be-tween the whites and Indians. Well, nothing of the kind ever occurred here but we were of-ten afraid of it for this reason: A man here by the name of Malem freeman, a step-son of Mr. Macfarlan, who kept a gen-eral store on the grounds now occupied by the Moore-Backes oil station, was one of those so-called wild westerners and the owner of a fine black stallion. He frequently got wilder than usual when he had too much to drink and he would mount his stallion, and having a large pis-tol in a holster fastened to his saddle, would parade from one hotel to another, as far apart as they were, “with a chip on his shoulder,” as the saying goes, daring people to fight him. Have known him to ride up in front of the Mechanic’s Hotel and yell out, “If there is any one inside that thinks he can fight me to step out.” Every-body seemed afraid of him on such occasions, even the Indi-ans, and I guess the officers too. Anyway he got away from here before anything happened and I believe enlisted in the Civil War where he could get all the fighting he wanted. Shakopee,

The week Aug. 13-19, Belle Plaine police responded to the following selected calls:

Monday, Aug. 13A man on the 200 block of

South Market Street asked po-lice at 11:47 a.m. to unlock a vehicle.A person on the 1000 block

of Lacy Lane called for medi-cal help at 8:40 p.m. A woman was having trouble breathing. She was transported to an area hospital.A person on the 200 block

of East State Street reported a disturbance at 11:28 p.m. A teenage girl was released to her parents. A boy was cited for possession of tobacco.Tuesday, Aug. 14A woman on the 600 block of

West forest Street asked police at 10:07 a.m. to unlock a ve-hicle.Wednesday, Aug. 15A person on the 1000 block of

Scott Lane called for police at 3:12 a.m. A woman passed out on the front steps of a house was transported to the Brown County detox facility.Thursday, Aug. 16A no parking sign on the 800

block of East Enterprise Drive was reported damaged at 9:34 a.m. Public works will replace the sign.A person on the 200 block of

East Commerce Drive called for medical help at 11:08 a.m. A woman suffering chest pains was transported to an area hos-pital.A person on the 1000 block of

East Enterprise Drive reported at 7:11 p.m. a vehicle with a gun in it. The gun was determined to be a BB gun. The passenger was located and arrested on an active arrest warrant. formal charges are pending for pos-session of a BB gun in a public place.A person on the 700 block of

farmers Way reported at 11:06 p.m. someone drive through a yard. A man was cited for exhi-bition driving and violating the state’s under 21 Not A Drop law.Friday Aug. 17Two vehicles were cited at

3:17 a.m. and ordered towed for illegal parking during down-town street cleaning.A man on the 300 block of East

Prairie Street asked police at 5:06 a.m. to unlock a vehicle.Police responded at 5:22 a.m.

to a report of an intoxicated man at a business on the 100 block of North Aspen Lane.Responding to a report of a

gas drive-off at a business on the 100 block of North Aspen Lane, police fond the driver. The driver was cited for driving with license revocation and ex-pired registration.A person on the 600 block of

West Church Street reported a physical domestic at 9:28 p.m. A man was arrested and trans-ported to the county jail.A person on he 1000 block

of West Main Street was cited for inattentive driving after hit-ting a neighbor’s mailbox. The damaged mailbox was reported at 10:36 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 18A vehicle was stopped at 2:53

a.m. near the intersection of Highway 169 and East Main Street after the driver failed to dim the headlights. The driver was cited for violating the state’s under 21 Not A Drop law, driving without proof of insurance and failing to dim headlights. The passenger was cited for underage consump-tion. The vehicle was towed.A woman on the 1000 block of

East State Street was arrested at 8:12 a.m. on an outstanding Scott County arrest warrant.A woman on the 300 block of

South Willow Street called for medical help. A man, 22, was suffering a seizure. He was

Belle Plaine Police Report

Fire CallsThe week Aug. 13-19, Belle

Plaine firefighters responded to the following selected calls:

Tuesday, Aug. 14Firefighters were dispatched

at 12:53 p.m. to a report of a grass fire near the intersection of Highway 169 and Old High-way 169 Boulevard.Wednesday, Aug. 15A severed gas line on the 300

block of North Chestnut Street was reported at 10:32 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18A smoke alarm on the 300

block of Enterprise Drive was reported at 2:36 a.m. It was a false alarm.Sunday, Aug. 19A motorcycle crash near the

intersection of Blakeley Trail and Sage Avenue was reported to at 4:52 p.m. The driver and passenger were both transport-ed to area hospitals.

calm when paramedics arrived.Property damage on the 1100

block of West Commerce Drive was reported at 10:12 p.m. One of the poles used for driver’s education was damaged.Sunday, Aug. 19A property-damage crash was

reported on the 400 block of East Main Street at 10:24 a.m.A woman on the 400 block of

East Orchard Street reported at 2:05 p.m. a vehicle keyed from headlight to taillight. No other vehicles in the area were dam-aged.A man on the 500 block of Jay-

mie Court asked police at 4:40 p.m. to unlock a vehicle door.At the request of Hennepin

County Sheriff’s deputies, po-lice investigated a possible vio-lation of an order for protection involving a person on the 300 block of North Eagle Street at 4:50 p.m. A man was arrested for the offense.

of course, had far more Indians than we had, that place as well as that of Chaska nearby, were both named after Indian chiefs. Shakopee still has the remnant of an Indian village a mile or more down the river on the op-posite side.The Indians all cleared out of

this vicinity about eight months before the terrible massacre which started at Action, August 17, 1862, a day sooner than it was agreed upon to commence the terrible carnage.When news of the Indian out-

break reached Belle Plaine it was probably August 19, for I know that on the same evening a vol-unteer company of about twen-ty men was organized at once. They selected John O’Neill, on of our merchants, whom it was said had some military training, for their captain, and were put through a hurry-up training on Main street, marching back and forth between the O’Neill store, where the Weibeler corner is now, and about where the Pres-byterian church now stands. Teams were very scarce in those days and my father had a good span of horses and a wagon, so he joined the company, being so well provided to haul provi-sions and ammunition.The whole outfit left for St.

Peter early next morning, where they were met by recruiting of-ficers from Fort Snelling and were all drafted to serve, except my father, E. C. Townsend, who was beyond the age, be-ing 52 years at the time. How-ever, when his horses, which he thought so much of, were draft-ed, he informed the officers that wherever they went he was go-ing with them.Our most exciting adventure

at home was after my father’s departure. He left my mother to run the hotel with what as-sistance she could get from the hired girls and boarders from the mill and foundry.Then came the rush of refu-

gees from up the river. Those coming through Henderson and from there down would take the bottom or river road which would land them at our hotel on Grove street, while those fleeing from the Le Sueur direction and southwest would reach the cen-ter of town over the Le Sueur road. A great many women and children left Belle Plaine for Shakopee, fort Snelling and St. Paul, which were the destina-tions of about all who reached here from up the river.

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RED TEAM – Row 1: Isabelle Bigaouette, Pierce Nagorski, Kody Sheprow, Johnathan Maciej and Violet Holdberg. Row 2: Coach Matt Bigaouette, Olivia Bigaouette, Carson Retzer, Paige Ackerman and Nolan Swenson. Not pictured is Anna-belle Stith.

LIGHT BLUE TEAM – Row 1: James Schmidt, Karley Mesenbring, Jesse Schmidt, Bailie Schickedanz and Josiah Yattaw. Row 2: Coach Mike Rademacher, Rayann Radem-acher, Nevaeh Doyle, Jacob Gwosdziewicz, Charli Jo Stier, Caleb Tracy and coach Mike Tracy.

GOLD TEAM – Row 1: Vayda Borresen, Katey Borresen, Ayden Kane, Caden Riga and Dylan Meyer. Row 2: Coach Shannon Meyer, McKenzie Carlson, Sophia Van Eyll, Fran-cesca Kruger, Ezra Fahey, Tannar Gutzke and coach Natalie Gutzke.

BLACK TEAM – Row 1: Carson Unze, Waylon Friendshuh, Joey Reimers, David Fritze and Addison Proctor. Row 2: Seth Wolf, Jude Trimbo, Natalie Wentworth, Victoria Miller and Ryan Brandenburg. Row 3: Coaches Cory Wolf, Mike Went-worth and Jon Brandenburg.

MAROON TEAM – Row 1: Emily Kraemer, Torah Barrett, Joshua Willing, Addison Kahle and Mikayla Anderson. Row 2: Coach Tim Moonen, Havyn Moonen, Sammy Schroers, Zach Vandermark, James McGowan, Alex Vandermark and coach Terry Kahle.

JADE TEAM – Row 1: Connor Schueren, Savannah Berg, Katelyn Althoff and Gavin Kellen. Row 2: Coach Jeff Hoen, Logan Hoen, Carsen Sparks, Ty Gruhn, Cameron Chard, Grace Brueske and coach Sherri Hoen. GREY TEAM – Row 1: Tanner Heller, Leo Siekmann, Con-

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ORANGE TEAM – Row 1: Jacob Fogarty, Ted Hohn, Henry Posthumus and Brooke Burgemeister. Row 2: Rachel John-son, Jack Hohn, Michael Schultz, Isabel Tuchtenhagen and coach Todd Tuchtenhagen. Not pictured are Josh Sparby, Lydia Sparby and Alexander Tobias.

Belle Plaine T-Ball Teams

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NAVY BLUE TEAM – Row 1: Brayden Krause, Ella Jung and Daniel Callahan. Row 2: Coach Jason Sellnow, Ali Sell-now, Levi Fischer, Laney Dalchow, Lincoln Fischer, Isaac Wil-liams and coach Sarah Williams.

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“some leadership shoes need to be filled.”Wolpern said the top teams in

the conference should be the same as in recent years – Belle Plaine, Jordan and Le Sueur-Henderson. Jordan’s Emilee Gutzmer, who shared confer-ence MVP honors with Fog-arty last year, has graduated, as has the Jaguars’ other two All-MRC recipients from 2011 – Kelsey Chambers and Paige Smith. LS-H has two of its three all-conference honorees back – Jessica Thelemann and Ali Plieseis.

2012 BPHS Volleyball Schedule

Aug. 28 at LS-HSept. 4 vs. Mankato EastSept. 6 vs. NYASept. 7-8 at Marshall TourneySept. 11 at JordanSept. 13 at Watertown-MayerSept. 18 vs. Southwest Christ.Sept. 20 at Sibley EastSept. 21-22 at S.W. Christian TourneySept. 25 vs. ShakopeeSept. 27 vs. JordanOct. 2 at New PragueOct. 11 at Tri-City unitedOct. 15 vs. WaconiaOct. 16 vs. Mayer LutheranOct. 20 at Chaska TourneyOct. 22 Start SubsectionNov. 1 Subsection Champ.Nov. 3 Section Champ.Nov. 8-10 State Tourney

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Members of the 2012 BPHS volleyball team include back row, from left, junior Devin Lehm-an, junior Amara Meyer, senior Jordan Going, senior Ellie Murphy, eighth-grader Mariena Hayden, junior Marykay Nasby and senior Kirsten Johnson. In the front row are senior Haley Fogarty, junior Erica Selly, senior Claire Otto, junior Emily Vinkemeier and eighth-grader Elizabeth Johnson.

Members of this year’s BPHS tennis team include back row, from left, senior Mellina Hov-orka, senior Samantha Gregory, senior Kaisa Hallgren, senior Allison Stolee, senior Jamie Read, junior Kate Savage and sophomore Jane Schneider. In the front row are senior Sophie Brazil, eighth-grader Ireland Lambrecht, senior Katelyn Zurn, senior Lindsay Vennie, junior Ashley Morrison and junior Meghan Gavin.

Belle Plaine’s Shawn Larson, who came on as a relief pitcher in the ninth inning, threw only one pitch before going down on the mound with a hamstring injury Sunday in St. Cloud.

The Tigers’ Zach Horning threw to first base while attempting a double play during Sunday’s season-ending loss to Leavenworth at St. Cloud’s Faber Field.

The Tigers’ Shawn Larson was not able to apply the tag in time on this play during Sunday’s game against Leavenworth at St. Cloud’s Faber Field.

Tigers to Host Chaska Thursdayby Dan RuudThe Belle Plaine High School

tennis team will get the school’s 2012-13 sports campaign start-ed when it hosts Chaska this Thursday at the Belle Plaine Athletic Complex starting at 9 a.m.The Tigers finished 4-2 in the

Minnesota River Conference, 10-12 overall, in 2011. Among those losses was a controversial 4-3 decision to MRC champion Jordan in the first round of the Section 2A Tournament in Jor-dan. The Tigers boarded the bus back to Belle Plaine that evening thinking they had up-set the Jaguars 4-3, but learned a short time later that a Jordan protest was upheld, which re-versed the score to 4-3 in favor of Jordan.That was 10 months ago and

the Tigers have their sights set on a new season, one they will have to do without the services of a number of their regulars from last year. Among the grad-uated are two of the team’s four all-conference honorees – Amy Hankins (No. 1 doubles) and Emily Otto (No. 2 doubles). Tashia Kalkes and Nora Meu-leners, both of whom were all-conference honorable mention,

also graduated, as did team-mates Cassie Schneider, Adri Doheny, Nora Meuleners, Erika Schneider and Anna Stuewe.Emily Bettleyoun, an all-

conference selection last year, moved and is no longer on the team.Among those leading the

charge back to the courts this season is all-conference recipi-ent and No. 1 singles player Ashley Morrison, who is a ju-nior this year. Other regulars back are sophomore Jane Sch-neider, junior Kate Savage, se-nior Kaisa Hallgren and senior Lindsay Vennie. All the above were singles players except Hallgren.Others on the varsity roster are

seniors Allison Stolee, Jamie Read, Katelyn Zurn, Mellina Hovorka, Sam Gregory and Sophie Brazil; junior Meghan Gavin and eighth-grader Ire-land Lambrecht.“We lost eight seniors who

made up most of our doubles line-up,” said Belle Plaine coach Annette Moylan. “We will need to work on finding the right mix of doubles partners and our consistency. We are returning most of our singles

lineup, which will be helpful.”Moylan is optimistic that her

team can contend for a con-ference title this season, even though defending champ Jor-dan “has most of its letterwin-ners back.”“Practice has gone great so

far. I have a lot of young play-ers that have worked hard in the offseason at summer camps and they look good. I look forward to another fun and successful year,” Moylan said.

2012 BPHS Tennis Schedule

Aug. 23 vs. ChaskaAug. 24 at Farmington InviteAug. 27 at Blue Earth AreaAug. 28 vs. LS-HAug. 30 vs. Sibley EastSept. 4 vs. Tri-City UnitedSept. 8 at St. JamesSept. 10 at New PragueSept. 11 vs. JordanSept. 13 at LS-HSept. 18 at Sibley EastSept. 20 at Tri-City UnitedSept. 24 at St. PeterSept. 25 at USCSept. 27 at JordanOct. 1 vs. FairmontOct. 4 Start SectionOct. 23-26 State Tourney

H.S. Tennis

Tigers Set for Giant Openerby Dan RuudThe Belle Plaine High School

volleyball team will begin de-fense of its 2011 Minnesota River Conference champion-ship when it opens the season against fellow MRC power Le Sueur-Henderson 7:15 p.m. next Tuesday, Aug. 28 at Le Sueur.Last year, the Tigers won the

conference title for the sec-ond season in a row with a 7-0 mark (22-8 overall) before los-ing the subsection champion-ship to MRC rival Jordan in five games. Jordan went on to win the section championship against LS-H and gain a berth in the state tournament.Belle Plaine hopes to not only

win another conference title this year, but to take an extra step or two in the postseason and make it to state.Leading the way will be senior

outside hitter Haley Fogarty, a longtime starter who led the team with 386 kills, 257 digs, 37 aces and 279 assists in 2011. Those numbers earned her co-MVP honors in the conference.Other regulars back and their

totals from last year are fellow seniors Kirsten Johnson (214 kills, 145 digs, 26 aces and 514 assists), Jordan Going (99 kills and 57 blocks) and Claire Otto (172 digs and 30 aces). Johnson is an outside hitter and setter, while Goring, who is the team’s tallest player at 6-3, is a middle blocker. Otto is the starting li-bero.According to Cassie Wolpern,

who is beginning her third sea-son as head coach of the team, among this year’s top newcom-ers is eighth-grader Mariena Hayden, who will be an outside hitter. Another eighth-grader, defensive specialist Elizabeth

Johnson, is also on the varsity roster.Other varsity players are se-

nior Ellie Murphy (hitter), and juniors Amara Meyer (middle blocker), Marykay Nasby (hit-ter), Devin Lehman (setter), Emily Vinkemeier (hitter) and Erica Selly (defensive special-ist).The Tigers graduated two of

their four all-conference players from last year – middle blocker Abby Wolpern and libero Lizzy Eischens. Hitter Becky Koepp, who was honorable mention, also graduated.Wolpern said Belle Plaine’s

strengths this season should be “depth and powerful outside at-tacking.” Concerns include the fact that half of the team is new to varsity, which means that

H.S. Volleyball

Volleyball(continued on page 16)

Tigers Go Down in Round 1by Brad LawsonThe Belle Plaine Tigers lost 7-

5 to the Leavenworth Orioles in the first round of the state tour-nament at St. Cloud’s Faber Field on Sunday, and their sea-son is complete at 20-14 (7-7 RVL).Next week we will have a

season wrap-up and make sure to follow the only other RVL ‘C’ team remaining in the state tournament as the Jordan Brewers play Saturday at Faber Field.Chanhassen lost 2-1 to Blue

Earth on Saturday. Also, don’t forget to follow the Tigers on Twitter and at www.bptiger-town.com for offseason up-dates.

Leavenworth 7, Tigers 5The Tigers were squared up

with the Orioles from Region 2C and got behind quickly after giving up three runs in the top of the first inning. Starter Ryan Diers had trouble figuring out the strike zone, which seemed to be smaller than a softball. Tiger draftee Brad Walsh from

Gaylord came in to try and fig-ure out the zone, but it seemed like nobody in the ballpark ex-cept the man in blue knew how big or small the zone actually was. Walsh threw well for the Tigers, giving up four runs in his six-plus innings of relief. Tigertown sent a pitcher of their own to the mound in the ninth inning but it didn’t last long. Shawn Larson only threw one

pitch before going down to the

ground with a hamstring injury. Without any notice, the Tigers turned to another draftee, this time Le Sueur’s John Schaffler. The crafty vet pitched well and didn’t allow a run in his inning of relief, giving the Tigers a chance to try and tie or win the game in the bottom half of the ninth. The BP bats threatened – putting two men on – but could not score, and the game was over.Tiger hitting came from five of

the nine hitters. Brad Lawson and Dylan Nyberg both posted a three-hit afternoon, with Zach Horning and Larson each add-ing a pair. Tiger catcher Pat Schultz was the only other Ti-ger who logged a hit on the day. Matt Schultz didn’t record a hit, but drove in a pair of runs. The Tigers managed to outhit the Orioles and commit fewer errors, but the Orioles scored more runs and that’s all that counts.

Green Isle to Take on Nisswa

Green Isle, which received a first-round bye in the tourna-ment, will meet Nisswa 5 p.m. this Sunday at Putz Field. The winner of that game will take on the winner between Leaven-worth and New London-Spicer at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at Faber Field. Prior Lake and Waconia are also both still alive.Meanwhile, Union Hill,

Young America, Shakopee and Chanhassen have all exited

the tournament following first-round losses.

2012 Town Tigers ResultsApr. 27 vs. St. Ben. W 9-4Apr. 29 vs. Winthrop W 9-1May 16 vs. Chaska L 12-1May 19-20 at Freeport Tourn. vs. Opole W 2-0 vs. Spring Hill W 3-1May 25 vs. Jordan L 10-0May 29 at Gaylord W 3-0Jun. 1 vs. N. Munich W 6-5Jun. 3 at Fairfax W 5-2Jun. 8-10 Tigertown Classic vs. Union Hill L 6-0 vs. Marshall W 5-2 vs. Lamberton W 6-3Jun. 19 vs. Henderson L 5-3Jun. 22 at Jordan L 7-2Jun. 24 vs. N. Ulm W 12-3Jun. 26 at Shakopee L 3-1Jun. 29 at Le Sueur L 10-0June. 30 at Hend. W 17-0July 1 vs. Chanhassen L 5-4July 6 vs. Waterville W 8-1July 8 vs. Le Sueur L 5-3July 10 at Victoria L 7-4July 12 at Chanhassen L 9-4July 17 vs. Cologne W 14-0July 20 vs. St. Peter W 4-2July 22 vs. Arlington W 11-1July 24-28 RVL Central vs. Hend. W 5-2 vs. Jordan L 5-4 vs. Hend. W 7-1

Region PlayoffsAug. 2 at St. Peter W 11-2Aug. 3 vs. St. Peter W 5-1Aug. 10 at Chan. W 11-1Auf. 11 at Jordan L 7-3

State TournamentAug. 19 vs. L-worth L 7-5

Town Team Baseball

BELLE PLAINE HERALD, BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA PAGE EIGHTEEN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2012

50th Class ReunionMembers of the Belle Plaine High School Class of 1962 held their 50th reunion during Bar-B-Q Days weekend. Pictured in the front row (seated) are Joanne Buesgens-Glynn, Judi Druke-Teske, Julie Fogarty-Brenke, Esther Stoppleman, Regi Hottinger-Nachbar and Lila Dahn-Aufderhar. In the second row are Bruce Panning, Darlene Bergs-Murphy, Donna Wolpern-Karnitz, Jan Kechely-Hertaus, Patty Leonard-Younghans, Carol Schmidt-Mueller, Jean McCue, Mark Simcox and Jack Kechely. In the third row are Roger Moody, Stan Brenke, Collin Moriarty, Bill Ceminsky, Jim Glynn, Ed Otto, Joe Fahey, Lyle Schultz, Tom Fogarty, Roger Stier, Myron Malz, Terry Ische and Dale Stender.

Volunteers, Runners Sought for Scenic Byway Races

Belle Plaine’s second annual Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway Half-Marathon and 5K runs will take place on Satur-day, Oct. 13.The Belle Plaine Chamber

of Commerce, sponsor of the event, is seeking volunteers to help operate the races, which you can do by contacting the chamber at 952-873-4295.If you would like to par-

ticipate in one of the two runs (walkers are also welcome), you can register at www.belle-plainemn.com or www.ander-sonraces.com. You can direct questions regarding registration by e-mailing Mary Anderson at [email protected] year’s inaugural races at-

tracted some 500 runners.This year’s 5K race will have

a new route that will wind through Belle Plaine. The half-marathon route will once again be run along the fall foliage of the Scenic Byway, including crossing the Minnesota River

bridges in Belle Plaine and Blakeley. Both races will begin and end at Court Square Park (race headquarters) in Belle Plaine.

Harvest Treasure Coin Hunt Being

OrganizedSt. Patrick’s and Bar-B-Q

Days in Belle Plaine will no longer be the only times you can go searching for hidden medal-lions. Organizers this year are planning to hold a Belle Plaine Harvest Hunt during the weeks leading up to the races.The hunt will be very similar

to those prior to St. Patrick’s and Bar-B-Q Days in that clues will be published in the Herald with basically the same rules. The prize for finding it will be $100 in Belle Plaine Bucks.More information about the

treasure coin hunt will be pre-sented with the publishing of the first clue on Sept. 26.

Call it luck or just being sum-moned to the right place at the right time.Sara Smith, 24, winner of the

Herald’s 2012 Summer Photo Contest, didn’t know the con-test even existed when she was called to the backyard of her mother Mary’s house earlier this summer.Sara said her mom came in-

side and told her she should get

the camera and take some shots of what was happening in the backyard.When Sara got there, her 2

1/2-year-old son Travis and dog Tank, both with mouths wide open, were drinking from the lawn sprinkler. Sara had no idea that when she took the photo it would become a Facebook sen-sation of sorts. Her photo of Tra-vis and Tank received 95 “likes”

on the Herald’s Facebook page, 14 more than the second-place photo taken of a farm sunset by Monica Kubes, and 33 more than the third-place photo taken by Stephanie Rosario of a girl’s head partially submerged in a swimming pool.“I couldn’t believe it,” said

Sara, referring to her winning the contest. She added that she was “just messing around” when she took the photo. Her mother was the one who told her about the contest afterwards, which she then entered.Sara, a 2006 graduate of

Belle Plaine High School, said she used her husband Derek’s Nikon to take the photo. Derek, who serves in the U.S. Army, has been deployed to Afghani-stan since May. He’s expected to return in early 2013.Sara won $50 in Belle Plaine

Bucks for receiving the most Facebook votes in the contest. Also, her photo of Travis and Tank, titled, “Drinking Bud-dies,” will automatically be included in the Herald’s 2013 calendar when it is published at the end of this year. The sec-ond- and third-place winners both receive a one-year sub-scription to the Herald and a 2013 calendar.As part of the series, the Her-

ald will conduct subsequent photo contests for the fall and winter. The Herald will choose a selection of photos from each contest (spring, summer, fall and winter) to be included in the 2013 calendar.Winners of the Spring Con-

test were (1) Kellen Bergs, (2) Kaitlyn Perkins and (3) Tony Kornder.

Photo Contest Winner Says She Was ‘Just Messing Around’ When She Took Picture

A man and woman were in-jured when the motorcycle they were riding on crashed into a ditch along the 15100 block of Blakeley Trail (County Road 60) Sunday afternoon.The crash occurred shortly

before 5 p.m., near Blakeley Trail’s intersection with Sage Avenue. Ruben Alexis Cruz Baez of Coon Rapids was driv-ing a motorcycle southbound on Blakeley Trail. His passen-

ger was Zonia Joseline Ramirez Guevara of Brooklyn Park. The crash occurred when Baez lost control of the motorcycle. It crossed the northbound lane and crashed into a ditch.Baez was airlifted to Henne-

pin County Medical Center. His injuries were deemed potential-ly life threatening, said Scott County Sheriff Kevin Studnic-ka. Monday afternoon, Baez’s condition had improved and he

was in satisfactory condition.Guevara was taken to St. Fran-

cis Regional Medical Center. Her injuries were far less se-vere.Both Baez and Guevara were

wearing helmets, according to Belle Plaine Assistant Fire Chief Todd Otto. But Baez’s license to drive was suspended and he did not have a motor-cycle endorsement, Studnicka said.

Man, Woman Injured in Blakeley Motorcycle Crash

Community Youth Fair Thursday

The Belle Plaine Community Youth Fair, presented by Belle Plaine Community Education, will take place Thursday, Aug. 23 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Oak Crest Elementary School.The event, which will feature

over 15 organization booths, carnival games, interactive booths and fun demonstrations, will allow parents to learn how their children can get involved in sports, arts and other after-school programs in the Belle Plaine community.For more information, call

Belle Plaine Community Edu-cation at 873-2411.

Mystery PhotoThink you know what this is? The person who calls the Her-ald office first (873-2261) with the correct identification and location of the above mystery photo will be recognized in next week's Herald.

“Drinking Buddies” by Sara Smith

“Summer Sunset” by Monica Kubes

“Grandma & Grandpa’s Pool” by Stephanie Rosario

They know the pain will be burning, the stress a constant for 60 miles over three days. But for three Belle Plaine wom-en, it will all be worthwhile if the fund-raiser helps scientists and doctors eventually find a cure for cancer.Danielle Renne, Rebecca We-

ber and Jodi Renne are among the thousands of walkers par-ticipating in the Susan G. Ko-men Three Day Cancer Walk beginning Friday morning at Southdale Center in Edina and will be completed at the state capitol Sunday (Aug. 26). The route winds through the west-ern suburbs and into St. Paul. The walkers will camp-out Fri-day and Saturday nights at Ma-calester College in St. Paul.The Renne sisters walked their

first three day cancer fund-raiser last year. They worked as ACS volunteers along the route the previous year. Weber will be taking on her first three-day. Their friend, Jill Edberg, planned to walk the event, but can’t because she is pregnant and her doctors are opposed to her participation in the grueling event. They are the only Belle Plaine walkers Renne and We-ber know of in the three-day walk.The trio has about $8,200, well

above the $7,000 team goal. Each of the walkers had to raise at least $2,300 to participate. Edberg has raised just under $800. Donations in their name can still be offered online --- www.the3day.org -- and search for the team name, “Journey for

Jugs.”For all three women, the walk

is a personal statement of sup-port for people they love and care about, family and friends who’ve been afflicted with can-cer. They hope their efforts will play a small role in the efforts to help people currently fight-ing cancer and the research that one day led to cancer’s cure.Weber will walk with her

friend, Tracy Billingsley, on her mind. She was diagnosed with breast cancer four years ago. The cancer has spread to her brain. The two women were military wives, waiting for their deployed husbands to return home.Danielle and Jodi Renne will

walk with the memory of their aunt, Denise Bebo of Lester Prairie. She passed away three years ago, a victim of cancer. Cancer, they say, is on both sides of their family. They expect the opening cer-

emony will again be an emo-tional event. Survivors will carry flags. As 2,000-plus walk-ers leave Southdale, they’ll be greeted by horns from passing motorists, some openly weep-ing as they wave to the walk-ers.“It’s solid people for about

three blocks,” Danielle Renne said. “It’s crazy how many peo-ple support this.”Weber is nervous about the

possibility of facing hot, hu-mid days. But she’s excited for the experience. As the walkers begin to spread out and the fa-tigue begins to set in, the walk-ers will begin to feel the pain in their feet and legs. Along the way, they’ll find businesses – a Walgreen’s and a car deal-ership in previous years -- that offer bottled water and other encouragement to the walkers. The trio will meet other walk-ers, people like themselves who have loved ones effected by

the disease. Those stories and the anticipation of the “cheer-ing stations” along the way will keep them going. “Those are, honestly, what keeps you go-ing,” Jodi Renne said.The women have been train-

ing for the walk, taking time for long walks on their own each day. The training will help, but it will only ease the mental challenge the trio faces.They will sleep in tents at the

college in St. Paul and will shower in a semi truck divided into stalls. The Rennes recall the feeling from their first morning, when they woke up, tired and sore, and realized there were still two more days – 40 miles – to go.“You have to keep your eyes

on the prize at the end,” Dani-elle Renne said. They all know any fatigue they feel is a frac-tion of the pain a cancer patient endures during treatments.All three women plan to partic-

ipate in the three-day walk next year. And they hope one day the efforts of walkers like them will help find a cure for cancer. “More and more people know about it. Everybody seems to know somebody who’s fighting cancer,” Jodi Renne said.

For Belle Plaine Trio, 3-Day ‘Walk’ is Worthwhile Mission

Three DayCancer WalkMiles: 60, 20 miles per dayStart: Southdale Center, EdinaFinish: Minnesota StateCapitol, St. PaulWho: Three Belle Plaine women will participate in the fund-raiser. To donate online in their name -- www.the3day.org -- and search for the team name, “Journey for Jugs.”

Danielle Renne, Rebecca Weber and Jodi Renne will be among thousands of walkers who’ll leave Southdale Center in Edina Friday morning in the Susan G. Komen Cancer Walk. The three-day fund-raiser will be completed Sunday at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.

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aug 22, 2012 herald

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