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Domestic partnership registry approved

BY KARLA WENNERSTROM editor@edenprairienews.com

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Above — Brandon Hill, a 2011 graduate of Eden Prairie High School, will spend the next 100 days at sea on the MV Explorer as part of his Semester at Sea. Right — Students from a previous semester offer bon voyages and take in the sunset from the deck.

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Brandon Hill’s ‘Year On’ concludes with a trip around the world

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“gap year” is a break between the end of high school and the start of college. But, for recent EPHS graduate Brandon Hill, 2012 is more of a “year on,” than off.

“No time off … I’ll circumnavigate the globe in 100 days,” said Hill.

Since graduating last spring, Hill, who will attend Stanford University next fall, has kept busy. Hill spent the fall semester on a domestic

exchange at Morehouse College in Atlanta, the alma mater of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He’ll continue the rest of the school year taking classes aboard a ship traveling around the world. Hill is planning to embark on his “Semester at Sea” this week in the Bahamas.

From there, he’ll travel to Brazil, Ghana, South Africa, Mauritius, India, Singapore, Vietnam, China and Japan.

Hill described the Semester at Sea as a shipboard education program, academically

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On the itinerary Brandon Hill’s Semester at Sea will function as a college semester on a ship, complete with stops at the following locales: Roseau, Dominica; Manaus, Brazil; Tema, Ghana; Cape Town, South Africa; Port Louis, Mauritius; Cochin, India; Singapore; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Hong Kong, China; Shanghai, China; Kobe, Japan; Yokohama, Japan; Hilo, Hawaii.

A domestic partnership registry was approved by the Eden Prairie City Council Tuesday. The council OK’d a second reading of the ordinance by a 4-1 vote, with City Council Member Brad Aho voting against.

Brad Weber, who brought his husband Ryan and their two children, was fi rst to speak about a domestic partnership registry at the open podium before the City Council meeting Tuesday. He said they’ve lived in Eden Prairie for six years.

“We moved here specifically because of the wonderful community we’ve heard Eden Prairie is,” Weber said. “I’m hoping that it continues to be an open and welcoming community for families such as ours.”

Sitting behind them was resident Gary Johnson, who opposed the ordinance.

He said there appears to be little demand for such an ordinance, calling it vague and a possible administrative burden.

Johnson said that for heterosexual couples, it looks like “marriage light.”

He said the city should not endorse living together of unmarried couples, whether they are heterosexual or homosexual.

CeAnne Becker said she and her partner Laura Kaczmarek support the ordinance. They’ve lived in Eden Prairie for seven years.

“We, as a family love Eden Prairie.

A registry would allow us to feel that Eden Prairie cares about us too,” she said.

Resident Fred Koppelman opposed

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EP veteran receives top French honor for valiant work in WWII Governor awards Lt. Col. Kenneth Guetzke the Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor

BY LEAH SHAFFER lshaffer@swpub.com

“You’ve lived a pretty eventful life. It makes mine look pretty tame by comparison,” said Gov. Mark Dayton to Kenneth Guetzke, just before awarding him the Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor last week.

Lt. Col Guetzke’s eventful life has included a World War II experience that took him through the assault on Normandy (where he took shrapnel in the right leg, earning a Purple Heart). Guetzke volunteered to lead a night mission in France to flush out Nazi strongholds, a mission which earned him the Bronze Star for Valor. Along with securing France

from the Nazis, he fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

“My goodness, it’s extraordinary that you made it through all that and served our country with such heroism and great distinction,” said Dayton.

After the war, Guetzke started a family dental practice in Uptown (in the Sons of Norway building).

Among his community awards were a number of awards from the Lions Club International including receiving the Melvin Jones Humanitarian Award, Lions Presidential recognition for 60 years of perfect attendance, the John Lutter Merit Award for service to the 5M5 Lions District

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Lt. Col. Kenneth Guetzke was awarded a Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor.

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Gov. Mark Dayton visited The Colony in Eden Prairie Thursday to present an award to Kenneth Guetzke Thursday.

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Anderson’s talk on Jan. 24 is titled “The Role of the ‘Funny Man’ in Protecting Liberty.”

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School District studying enrollment data One of the main issues the Eden Prairie School Board is looking at this year is tracking the enrollment in and out of Eden Prairie Schools. Part of that involves tracking who left the district in the past year, and why.

Enrollment was down in the district by 300 students, 150 of which were more than the district anticipated.

According to a report pre-

s ente d du r i n g t he Ja n. 10 School Board meeting, the district is going to be studying the enrollment patterns of the past few years.

Families who have left are b ei n g su r veye d rega rd i n g their reasons for using open enrollment, according to the report.

In addition, the district has hired local consultant (and former state demog rapher) Hazel Reinhardt to do a study of the district including birth rates, preschool census, housing, school attendance, school choice options and a projection of the student population

in the future.

“This is a good start, I like it,” said Board member Chuck Mueller, upon hearing the report during a meeting.

What he wanted to see were results of any direct contact with families who have left the district and those who have preschool children nearing school age.

“I’d like to understand what the district is doing right now i n ter ms of di rect cont act outreach to families who have left and families who are now deciding whether to use Eden Prairie schools or some other option,” said Mueller.

Muel ler said the idea of reaching out to those families that left is for them to come in and tell why they left.

“Opening the door for them to have a personal interaction … as opposed to doing something rather informal” like a survey, he said.

Interim superintendent Jon McBroom said a phone survey done in an objective manner is going to get better information than what would emerge from meetings.

“We can do both,” he added.

“I think that’s a legitimate suggestion.”

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Airport Watch program starting at Flying Cloud Airport Eden Prairie’s Flying Cloud Airport will be the first among its size to institute an Airport Watch program. According to MSP Airport Spokesman Pat Hogan, the watch will largely mirror the MSP watch program that started in 2008.

According to an e-mail from Hogan:

“The primary difference is that at Flying Cloud we are launching the program in partnership with the Eden Prairie Police Department, which patrols and responds to incidents at the airport. The concept for the program is much like a neighborhood watch program in any community: trained

volunteers dedicate time to observing the area and reporting any suspicious activity they see to local police, with the goal of preventing crime.”

The program is just getting started. It won’t be up and running until sometime in March, according to Hogan. After the Flying Cloud program starts

up, the plan is to work with local police departments at the other reliever airports to launch similar initiatives.

“The prog ram at F lying Cloud is still in its infancy, but there appears to be interest both on the part of airport tenants and local law enforcement officials to move forward.”

Precinct caucuses are Feb. 7 in Eden Prairie Political party precinct caucuses are set for Tuesday, Feb. 7.

The DFL in Senate District 42 will caucus at Eden Prairie High School at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7.

The Republican Party is set to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the East Commons of Eden Prairie High School. The group plans a straw poll for the GOP

nominee and recommendations for the party platform. To fi nd your precinct, visit http:// pf.mngop.com/.

“Precinct caucuses are open to the public and are organized

by Minnesota’s political parties. During these meetings political parties will begin the process of selecting candidates for the 2012 election. Caucus attendees are encouraged to

offer policy ideas (resolutions) that may go on to become party policy positions. Caucus attendees interested in voting, offering resolutions or serving as a delegate at a precinct caucus must be eligible to vote in the 2012 general election, live in the precinct and be in general agreement with the principles of the political party,” according to a news release from the

Secretary of State’s office.

Visit sos.state.mn.us and click on “Caucus Finder” to fi nd your local caucus.

After opening with much fanfare last year, Prairie Ale House has closed its doors, at least temporarily.

The restaurant, located just off the corner of Highway 5 and Eden Prairie Road will be closed indefi nitely to be “remodeled and rebranded,” according to the its Facebook page.

One of the more recent notes reads as follows:

“It has been a difficult last few months for us. We appreciate everybody that … stuck by us during this time and look forward to starting the new year with the lessons we have learned and a shiny NEW BEER MENU. Stop in as we hit the deep chill and see what’s new. New Year’s reflection: Remember what you have learned and enjoy the what’s to come.”

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The restaurant, which has another location in Apple Valley, offers plenty of TVs to view and games to play along with a menu that specializes in Italian sandwiches.

One example? “The Appolonia,” made with chicken, Swiss and mozzarel la cheese, lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing.

Along with sandwiches, the restaurant offers fries, wings, burgers and pizza.

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Taste of EP announces restaurants T he Taste of Eden P rairie 2012, a fundraiser for the Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools, has announced its list of participating restaurants.

The group has listed the following restaurants as participants in the annual event.

The Taste of Eden Prairie 2012 has released a list of participating restaurants in this year’s event: Buca di Beppo, Kowalski’s, Wildfire, Kona Grill, Houlihan’s Bar & Restaurant, Eden Prairie Schools Catering, Aurelia’s Authentic Mexican Restaurant, JJ’s Coffee Company & Wine Bar, Davanni’s Pizza & Hot Hoagies, Pasta Zola, Biaggi’s, Berry Blendz, Red Moon Chinese Café, Jerry’s Foods, D’Amico & Sons, Dickey’s BBQ Pit, rare steak & sushi, Dunn Bros Smith Douglas More House, Backstreet Kitchen, Bayside Grille, Jake’s City Grille, Woody’s Grille, Panino Brothers, Famous Dave’s BBQ, Santorini, Baker’s Square and Cold Stone Creamery.

The event is set for 6-10 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Minnesota Vikings Practice Facility.

Cost is $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Info: foundationforepschools.org.

Friends of Library set book sale The F riends of the Eden Prairie Library will be having a book sale from Jan. 25 to 28.

T he s a le w i l l b e g i n on Wednesday evening, Jan. 25 from 4-7 p.m. for members of the Friends of Eden Prairie Library only. Book sale hours for the public will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28.

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Treats such as these will be featured at the Foundation for Eden Prarie Schools’ annual “Taste of Eden Prairie” fundraiser Feb. 25. day at noon with all the books that fit into a grocery bag for $5 per bag.

The library is at 565 Prairie Center Drive in Eden Prairie.

Donations of books are accepted at any time the library is open. The Friends would also appreciate donations of good paper grocery bags with hand les to be used for the bag sale. Proceeds go to fund special projects for the Eden Prairie Library.

Randell Voas Scholarship Randell Voas Scholarship applications are now available in the Career Counseling Center at Eden Prairie High School.

The scholarship is available to graduating seniors who plan to attend college in the fall.

This year’s scholarship is twice as valuable as last year’s, at $4,000. Money for the scholarship is raised through Randy’s Run, which is scheduled for Memorial Day, May 28, at Purgatory Creek Park.

“Randy’s Run was created April 25, 2010, by a group of classmates from Eden Prairie High School’s class of 1985 to create a high school scholarship as a way to honor a fallen classmate, Major Randy Voas, United States Air Force, whose CV-22 Osprey crashed on April 9, 2010 near Kandahar,” according to a news release.

Become a Tech Savvy Senior At its next tech training event for local seniors, Girl Scout Troop 10035 will discuss

Facebook and Timeline. “From creating an account, modifying account settings, managing privacy settings, adding friends, adding a profi le picture to understanding the new Timeline feature,” the group will go over it at the Eden Prairie Library from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 4.

Facebook is a social networking site, which means it allows you to reach and communicate with other people who use Facebook. Many use it to stay in touch with relatives, colleagues and friends by sending messages to them or viewing what they post on their account. Other topics for one-on-one sessions include email and email security, photo attachments, maps, weather and searches.

To sign up, call the Senior Center at (952) 279 - 8 050 or email troop10035@gmail.com.

City seeks commissioners Applications are now being accepted for 2012-2013 commission appointments in the city of Eden Prairie. For more information about the application process, visit edenprairie.org.

Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10.

Dunn Bros sets treasure hunt Dunn Bros Coffee in the historic Smith-Douglas-More House has teamed up with the city of Eden Prairie to host a citywide treasure hunt beginning Sunday, Feb. 19, and running through Saturday, Feb. 25.

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The Grand Prize will be $150 in cash and a $150 Dunn Bros Coffee gift card. This is the fourth annual event and offers the largest prize in the history of the contest, according to a news release.

“Residents young and old in the Eden Prairie community are invited to participate in this citywide treasure hunt. Hunters will be looking for Sheldon Smith’s wrench that, according to legend, was lost 135 years ago. One clue will be posted in the Dunn Bros Coffee shop each day at 4 p.m.

All clues will reference Eden Prairie history and previous days’ clues will be posted on the Dunn Bros Coffee website,” the release said.

For more information, visit dunnbros.com and search for the Eden Prairie location.

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Blizzard Blitz rescheduled Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings are teaming up with Starkey Hearing Foundation for its annual, all-day Blizzard Blitz family ice-fishing event, which has been rescheduled for noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at Lola’s Lakehouse on Lake Waconia.

On Monday, the Foundation held a hearing mission to deliver the gift of hearing to under-served, hearing-impaired children and adults from the Waconia area, according to a news release.

Activities on Feb. 19 include “free rod and reel building, ice safety, fish identification and high tech fishing gadget tutorials; ice fishing Olympics; as well as a star-studded ice fishing tournament – all while raising funds that will help give children around the world the gift of hearing,” according to a news release.

Celebrity guests are scheduled to include “Chris Smith, Former NFL Washington Redskin; Steve Hutchinson, Minnesota Viking; Kyle Massey, Disney Actor; Chris Massey, Nickelodeon Actor; Shjon Podein, NHL Stanley Cup Champion; Mike Pomeranz, KARE11 TV/FOX Sports; Congressman Erik Paulsen; Senator David Hann; Senator Juliann Ort-

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Thoughts from an Alcoholics Anonymous mentor The following is helped me make an interview with a connections. I’ve woman who works as a attended dance recitals, mentor with Alcoholics concerts, birthday and Anonymous (AA); graduation parties of she is willing to share those I’ve sponsored. her story in hopes I have also felt a need of supporting young to connect in some women as they work way with the parents through the process of of the girls I sponsor, recovery. especially with their Q: Can you briefly moms, because I’ve share your story learned that the more of how you came people who are aware EP4Y - TOOLS 4 PREVENTION to helping youth in of the youth’s needs, recovery? the better. You can’t It started with my have enough people own addiction that began in junior caring about your child. high school; I started drinking when I Q: What are the struggles? was 12 years old. I decided to be sober I feel terrible when someone asks when I was 21, but after six years of me to be a sponsor, but then they sobriety, I started to drink again and don’t call when they need help. (The didn’t stop for nearly seven years. program is based on the sponsored It was then I knew that I needed to person making the first call; they stop. That’s when I started a 12-step initiate the relationship.) Sometimes program. it is difficult to stand on the sidelines Whether or not one is successful when I want to help. in a 12-step program depends on In many recovery programs they whether or not they’re willing to say the age you start drinking/using participate in the program and ask is where your maturity ended. So for for help when it is needed. Knowing many youth they are immature … I this, I started raising my hand to be a started at 12 years old! To try and be sponsor (helping others work through successful in a program that has a lot the 12 steps) because I was taught that of personal accountability, when you giving back would help keep me sober. have lost several developmental years, Q: Can you tell me about the is difficult. But people do come back youth you have worked with?

– I did! Forgiveness and acceptance My first sponsorship experience is very much a part of the recovery was working with a 21-year-old process. woman. After that, I worked with Q: Low emotional and mental multiple female youth, including well-being is often associated several from Eden Prairie and with youth who struggle with neighboring communities, some addictions. In your experience, from Chaska and others from local how do you handle those alternative high schools. situations?

The goal of the program is to work When I build a relationship with the 12 steps with another person in a girl, I get to help her work with recovery, and from that friendships her addiction based on the 12 steps. develop. The friendship is what is so I know my limits. When I see other special. underlying issues that are affecting Sometimes the person I am them, I suggest that the girls reach sponsoring will go “back out” – out to other services that they need, return to drinking. I try not to judge whether that is a rape crisis center, others with whatever decision they eating disorder clinic or a community make because I know their drinking based clinic. Whatever resource they will never be the same. Somehow, need, I do my best to help them help someway we touch others’ lives. My find it. main hope is to let them know that EP4Y is a community coalition life doesn’t have to be miserable and dedicated to reducing underage hopeless. drinking and drug use, as well Q: What helps you connect with as promoting healthy youth youth? development. Visit EP4Y.org to learn The initial bond is the addiction. more.

I am able to connect with young Randy Thompson is a school people at meetings because I had counselor at Central Middle School my struggles during those same (CMS) and has worked with EP4Y developmental years, and because of and other prevention efforts for that, can relate to what they’re going more than 25 years. Before working through. I am willing to share where I at CMS, Thompson served as an have been which opens up the honest officer with the Eden Prairie Police talk.

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Family dinner, even if it’s not the Waltons When you read those parenting books and articles, they always seem quite keen on the idea of Family Dinner. This one thing, it seems, will make your kids do better in school, say no to drugs, drive prudently, and avoid getting themselves or other lovely, family-dinner-eating young people pregnant. Family dinner is sort of the poster child for the bonded and healthy family.

Now, as it happens, family dinner is something we do almost every night. As I look around me, though, I sort of think, “Really?”

We’re listening to one kid reenact infomercials verbatim (“Billy Mays here for Awesome Auger!”).

Meanwhile another kid is screaming because a third kid won’t stop falsely implying she loves Twilight and Justin Bieber. Somebody else is kind of lying down on the bench, and a couple others are arguing about video games. When the kids were toddlers, it was hard to get them to even sit down or refrain from hurling spaghetti at the other diners.

The Waltons, it ain’t.

So if this is what family dinner looks like, what really is its value? Is there any? Or should we take a cue from the 18th century and just send the kids off to the nursery to dine in child-only squalor until the age of reason?

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healthy and varied foods. Family dinner is a chance to at least learn what a real meal looks and smells like, if not what it tastes like.

Eventually some basic ideas about nutrition have got to sink in.

I Learning table manners.

Extremely slowly, perhaps, but an opportunity nonetheless. Start slowly (no throwing food, sit down) and move on from there. Perhaps by the time of senior prom they will be prepared to chew with their mouths closed.

I Learning to have a group conversation. At least theoretically, kids can learn a form of conversational turn-taking that doesn’t involve raising your hand. If asking about their day doesn’t work, current events might. We usually have the best luck with factual topics that the kids are curious about.

I Just feeling cared about. This can be tricky because pressing too hard on some of the other goals like manners or eating healthy food can get in the way of feeling cared

about. Still, this is probably the most important one. Just knowing someone cared enough to make you food, or order your favorite pizza, and to sit and listen to you repeat Billy Mays commercials does make a difference in a child’s life.

When I get an attitude problem about family dinner, I remember a conversation I had with one of my junior high students years ago that has really stuck with me. She told me, “Mrs. Sweeney, I went over to Stephanie’s house and it was just like Thanksgiving. She said it is like that every night!” As I listened to her talking I realized that what she was describing was just family dinner, but for her, it was really special. She was the only child of a devoted single mom, and most of her dinners happened in the hallway of the night school where her mom was taking classes. However, her mom always had food for her and sometimes could sit on the floor and eat with her. I bet that preteen got more out of those meals together with just her mom than my kids get out of the more chaotic nights at our house. Whether you are blessed to be able to provide the comfort and civility of daily “Thanksgiving” or whether your family dinner is stolen moments leaning against lockers in a hallway, know that it does make a difference every time a child feels your attention and care. That’s when family dinner is doing its job.

Deb Sweeney is an Eden Prairie parent of five children ages 9 to 16. You can submit a topic or question to Real Parent on Facebook. Sweeney’s column appears the third week of the month.

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Come to precinct caucus The upcoming neighborhood caucuses are an opportunity for Republicans to show their support for Republican Congressional candidates and their choice for the Republican Party presidential nominee.

There is too much at stake this year to be spectators. If conservatives and Republicans are going to prevent another Obama administration, we must begin at the Republican Party precinct caucuses. Join us in the East Commons of the Eden Prairie High School at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, and we will begin. To fi nd what precinct you live in go to: sd42gop.com.

Ken Powaga Eden Prairie Editor’s note: Powaga is vice chair of the Senate District 42 Republicans.

An invitation for Senate District 42 On Feb. 7, you will be asked to participate in district wide caucuses. In Eden Prairie, Senate District 42 DFL Party will be holding their caucus at Eden Prairie High School.

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DFL Party invites you to the parade.

We will be celebrating the strengths and diversity of this great state. All who want to return Minnesota to a progressive state that welcomes diversity of businesses and individuals are welcome to caucus with us.

The DFL Party is the community parade. There are a variety of different participants. The parade is led by the military veterans, both young and old, proudly carrying the American f lag. They are followed by the scouts. Then the high school band marches by in their uniforms.

The volunteer fi re department comes next with the community business men tossing candy to the crowd. A variety of civic groups either march in the parade or build a float. It is a time when the community comes together and celebrates.

The DFL Party embraces education, believing well-qualified teachers belong in all classrooms.

The DFL Party works to improve and expand services to needy Minnesota citizens. No child should be homeless in Minnesota.

The DFL Party believes in universal health care for all. No person should be denied quality health care because they cannot afford to see a doctor or stay in a hospital.

The DFL Party stands for social justice. Expanding the defi nition of marriage reaches out to a large minority community, inviting them to

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be equal citizens.

The DFL Party embraces the contributions that unions have made to our quality of life.

The DFL Party supports a clean environment. No poor child should be subjected to pollution from the business community because it increases the bottom line.

Never has there been a more stark contrast in how our two-party system views state government. The DFL Party embraces the diversity of citizens needing a unique variety of services. The DFL Party offers hope for the future in a state gripped with despair. Join our parade and experience the hope for the future of our great state. I’ll see you on Feb. 7, 2012.

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Old plan rationed health care When I wrote last month about my experience buying individual health care, I was careful to not say anything about the GOPs trying to block anything and everything that President Obama and the DFL are trying to do to improve it. I was just trying to convey some information to the public about changes to policies that could affect their insurance premiums.

But then some GOPer propagandist attacked my letter.

First he said that preventative care was available prior to the new health care bill. Of course it was.

My old policy covered: “100 percent up to $200 maximum per year (no deductible), then 80 percent after deductible is met.” That $200 would just about cover seeing a doctor for 15 minutes, a tongue depressor and a pair of rubber gloves. No tests, no X-rays, no blood work, certainly no colonoscopy. I would have to pay for everything myself until I hit my $4,000 deductible.

My new policy covers “100 percent coverage before deductible is met.”

(Emphasis added.) When the product is priced beyond my means, I have no access to it. The old plan, favored by the GOPs and the one they want to return to, is to ration health care by ability to pay. This is the mentality that we saw during the Iowa GOP debates where the audience cheered letting the uninsured die. Really?

That’s not my America.

He went on to say that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is blocking economic recovery. True, today’s businesses are burdened with enormous and rising insurance premiums.

Rates went up about 9 percent last year. The reality is that insurance costs have been soaring for decades.

Health insurance rates have risen 153.5 percent since 2002 (LA Times).

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ACA will eventually cover everyone for less money. But again, the GOPs want the old plan back.

The sound bite goes something like “unregulated free market capitalism with more choices.” Deregulating allows insurance companies to cherry pick the healthiest and dump the infi rm onto publicly subsidized polices.

We already have lots of choices and they all collude to keep raising rates every year. This is the plan that has to change to allow economic recovery.

I don’t have the space here to rebut everything the GOPer had to say, but I do want to point out something I found especially appalling. He quoted a study by McKinsey & Co. that stated 1 in 3 companies would drop health insurance benefits for employees under ACA. Look up McKinsey & Co. on Wikipedia. That study contradicted most reliable estimates and was labeled “faulty analysis and misguided conclusions.” (New York Times).

“This lack of transparency led to accusations of partisanship and casted serious doubts upon the company’s claim to independence and objectivity.” (Time Magazine) Their other claims to fame include leading Enron over the cliff, strip mining developing nations, driving Swissair into bankruptcy, and helping State Farm and Allstate avoid paying claims. This is who you quote to support your inde-

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Eden Prairie News | www.edenprairienews.com announce what “everybody knows” or what “the vast majority of Minnesotans” think about anything. You know what you think, and that is all. You certainly have no idea what goes through the minds of myself and all the other dangerous “activists.”

Third, Mr. Koppelman seeks to tell the City Council what their job responsibilities are, and once the snow is plowed, he demands, and again I must quote him, “Leave us alone. We don’t need them to ‘work for the freedom of all of our residents to pursue happiness.’ That, we can take care of ourselves!”

Were it not such a serious subject, I would have laughed out loud at this comment. But, I must disagree with him again here, because he seems to have a definite agenda of keeping others from their freedom, their pursuit of happiness, and the equality that is guaranteed all U.S. citizens under the U.S. Constitution. It seems to me that we need the work of all good citizens of Eden Prairie, the state of Minnesota, and the United States of America to right the wrongs of discrimination and to uphold the Constitution.

In closing, I am afraid that I cannot leave you alone, Mr. Koppelman, as long as you wish to deny equal rights to those who happen to scare you, for whatever reason. My sincere wish is that someday you fi nd yourself in a position where the rights you feel you are entitled to are threatened.

I hope you fi nd yourself part of a minority group where the majority is allowed to vote on your rights. Just so you can feel the fear and the exclusion that comes with something so wrong. But don’t worry. Even though right now all I can feel for you is disdain, when push comes to shove, I will write letters to the editor on your behalf. And when I am in the voting booth, I will vote “no” on discrimination against you or any other person. I can’t help it, it’s just what us activists do. You’re welcome.

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Alan Belisle Eden Prairie

Questions claims against Aho To respond to Terry Likens’ comments about Brad Aho, if you want to disagree with Brad about the city allowing domestic partners to register, that is fine with me. If you want to persuade me to take your side on this, give me some logical reasons. However, don’t do what you did, making claims that Brad is afraid of gays and that he does not want gays living in this city. I don’t know what kind of person Brad is and from what you stated I can guess you do not know Brad either. I do know that I get tired of comments like this, which are printed in the media.

Lyle Hookom Eden Prairie

Questions letter writer Last week I read a letter to the editor from Fred Koppelman discussing his opinions on the fact that our City Council may vote on a Domestic Partnership Registry. He made some extremely broad generalizations and some nearly laughable remarks in his letter.

I am quite sure that by the time November rolls around, I will be tired of writing letters to the editor, but someone needs to point out that Mr. Koppelman can speak for himself and give his own opinions, but he will never, ever speak for me. That, he just cannot do.

First, it appears that to him, anyone who works for equal rights and freedoms for a minority group is to be considered an “activist.” I don’t see myself as much of an activist.

I am pretty quiet by nature.

But according to Koppelman, I am indeed an activist. Thank you, I guess. I will take it as a compliment.

Second, and I must quote, “Most everybody knows that the vast majority of Minnesotans would define marriage as between one man and one woman.” Oh, no you don’t !

You, sir, are in no position to

Lori Johnson Eden Prairie

Read the ordinance

proposed ordinance so that they would know what they where talking about before using such inflammatory and bigoted rhetoric. The proposed ordinance says “The Eden Prairie’s Domestic Partnership ordinance is a city ordinance and does not create rights, privileges, or responsibilities that are available to married couples under state or federal law.”

It goes on to say that “the purpose of the Domestic Partnership Registry is a means by which committed couples can document their relationship.” It is simply a public way to document a committed relationship.

This has nothing to do with the constitutional amendment on the ballot this fall so it is quite obvious that Mr. Koppelman hadn’t read the ordinance before launching his diatribe. These are two entirely different issues.

He did nothing to help his cause by mentioning a dismissed court case with no specifics regarding same-sex relationships. Obviously it had nothing to do with registry ordinances because several cities have them and they have not been overturned.

Even more surprising to me is Mr. Koppelman’s claim to know what the will of the people is concerning this ordinance and the constitutional amendment.

Is he a mind reader? He must be if he knows the “activists” are trying to circumvent decisions forthcoming from higher levels of government or how the vast majority of Minnesotans will vote in November. How arrogant and self-righteous can anyone be to believe that everyone believes as they do? People’s belief systems differ and to believe that your belief system is the only right one is plain wrong. It is also quite interesting that Mr Koppelman uses the term a “group of activists” as if they were some outside force trying to force their will on Eden Prairie-ites.

There are many people in Eden Prairie who actively support this ordinance so yes they are activists, just like Mr. Koppelman is an “activist” in trying to stop it.

Finally and most importantly, we do need the City Council to “work for the freedom of all of our residents to pursue happiness” as they choose because of people like Mr. Koppelman who would take away that right away.

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I would suggest that Mr Koppelman and friends should check into the Domestic Partnership Registry issue by reading the

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Funeral Service Friday, Jan. 20, at 11 a.m. St. Andrew Lutheran Church ELCA, 13600 Technology Dr. Eden Priaire, with visitation 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Eden Prairie Chapel and one hour before the service at the church on Friday. Washburn-McReavy Eden Prairie Chapel 952-975-0400 www.Washburn-McReavy.com

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Mayor Tom Furlong of Chanhassen and Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens of Eden Prairie prepared bowls for the Souper Bowl, set for Saturday, Jan. 28.

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ouper Bowl Saturday is a chance to have a simple meal of soup, bread and water or coffee – and to learn about PROP. PROP stands for People Reaching out to Other People, and is a food shelf and community service organization helping Chanhassen and Eden Prairie.

A donation of $10 is encouraged and those attending get to choose a handmade bowl, made by local students. A silent auction is planned as well as an appearance by some Vikings cheerleaders.

“This is an opportunity for the community to come together and learn what it’s like to be hungry in Eden Prairie,” said PROP Executive Director Anne Harnack.

It’s also an opportunity for a little friendly competition this year.

At the City Council meeting Tuesday night, Eden Prairie Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens said she and Mayor Tom Furlong had each painted bowls.

“W hoever gets t he most votes for their bowl wins,” she said. The loser has to wear the other school’s jersey to their next council meeting.

“Un less you want me in a Chanhassen Storm jersey, please vote for my bowl,” TyraLukens said.

Earlier in the day, TyraLukens arrived at Centra l Middle School for the painting event.

“I’m probably about the least artistic person in the world,” she admitted.

When Furlong arrived, he said that his last experience with art was probably in junior high or high school.

“It’s a great cause,” Furlong said. “I’m just happy to help and be a part of it.”

Bowls were also painted by Central Middle School Principal Joe Epping, PROP Board Member Judy Kammer and Harnack.

Planners also hope to compete with last year’s event, in an effort to raise even more

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Homelessness is not OK It’s not OK for even one young person to be homeless. So it’s alarming that 2,500 of our state’s young people, with an average age of 16, are on their own without safe, stable housing. Minnesota saw a 46 percent jump in youth homelessness in just 3 years. Young people in a variety of communities all across our state can and do experience homelessness, including the suburbs. In just four school districts in Western Hennepin County, including Eden Prairie, 75-150 youth are homeless

Maya Arnold, 12, and Ally Fawver, 13, were among the Central Middle School students making bowls for the event.

If you go What: Souper Bowl Saturday When: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 Where: Central Middle School, 8025 School Road, Eden Prairie Info: propfood.org.

Bowls are ready for the Souper Bowl next Saturday, Jan. 28. than the $10,000 raised last year for PROP. “We want to beat last year,” Harnack said.

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dividuals, including 335 new families seeking assistance for the fi rst time, Harnack told the City Council Tuesday. Those served included 116 Chanhassen households.

each night. Some are sleeping in cars or the plastic tubes in playgrounds. Some head into Minneapolis to get one of the few shelter beds for youth.

Many are “couch hopping” – moving from couch to couch, staying for as long as they can.

Youth without stable housing and other basic needs, like food, face a number of barriers to successful growth and development. Homelessness distracts youth from impor tant priorities like school attendance, extra-curricular activities and after school jobs.

The Suburban Host Home Program is a community-based solution to address youth homelessness. Volunteer hosts in Hen nepi n Cou nt y open up their hearts and homes for 6-18 months, providing a spare

bedroom, food and support to a homeless youth. Ongoing support is provided to volunteer hosts and youth. Hosts can be singles, couples or already have children in the home. Training is provided. For more information, please view our website at www.suburbanhosthome. org or come to our information session at the Eden Prairie Library at 6 p.m. Jan. 23 or at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Minnetonka at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23.

Dana Brewer, Eden Prairie; and Jenny Lock, Minneapolis Editor’s note: Brewer is a Teens Alone board member.

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SIDE LINES Softball registration/travel parents’ meeting The Eden Prairie Fastpitch Association is offering in-house and travel programs for girls in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. For more information and to register online, go to epfastpitch.com. Online registration for the 2012 summer fastpitch season opens Jan. 25. If your daughter is interested in trying out for a travel team this year, you must attend the 2012 travel parents meeting on Jan. 23 at the Eden Prairie Community Center, Room 201, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Flyers home game set for Thursday, Jan. 26 The South Suburban Flyers floor hockey season is underway.

This year’s captains are Eden Prairie High School seniors Nick Nieson and Mark McDaniel, Richfield senior Karen Kreidler, Jefferson senior Jessi Bean and Edina senior Chris Reichel.

The Flyers have a home game at Eden Prairie High School on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 4:30 p.m. in the main gym.

EP Track and Field Association registration

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Giving new meaning to pounding out a round of golf, Minnetonka’s Gary Fedo uses a hammer to put his tee in the ground during last Tuesday’s TwinCitiesGolf.com’s Jack Jablonski Fundraiser.

A cause for January golf Fundraising event raises money for Jack Jablonski Fund

BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com

W

ho h a sn’t solved t he world’s problems whi le sitting on the sidelines watching your son or daughter participate in a youth sporting event?

After fixing the economy, TwinCitiesGol f.com owner Kevin Unterreiner turned to something closer to home.

While watching his daughter’s Eden Prairie youth hockey game, he turned to a friend and asked, “Why don’t we hold a golf fundraiser and donate the proceeds to the Jack Jablonski Fund?”

Jablonski, a Beni lde - St. Margaret’s sophomore, was checked from behind and into the boards during a junior varsity game against Wayzata on Dec. 30. As a result, he suffered a severed spinal cord.

Unterreiner grabbed for his phone.

Never mind that the event was scheduled to be held outdoors in January. And never

BOYS HOCKEY

Eden Prairie’s Tim Miller hopes to take the snow out of the equation with a well-placed chip. mind that January golf in Minnesota isn’t something anyone can remember.

So yes, he has more faith in weather forecasts than most of us.

“I looked at my phone,” he said, “and knew we could play if the temperatures reached 40.”

As it was, Tuesday’s record high of 53 degrees was picture

perfect.

“We pushed the event on Facebook,” said Unterreiner, “and within 24 hours we were turning people away.”

Question: Were participants more interested in the cause or the chance to golf?

“Most of the guys had hockey connections,” said Unterreiner.

“Some had gone to school at

Benilde and some just wanted to golf. Overall, I’d guess that 75 percent were there for Jack.”

For what it’s worth, there was one golfer in attendance who had a previous round of January golf on his resume.

“He said he got out in 1981,” said Unterreiner.

In any case, Tuesday’s event was said to be the only one of its ki nd, as no one had ever heard of a January golf fundraiser, at least not one played on a real golf course.

Tuesday’s event was held at the Creeks Bend Golf Course in New Prague and raised an estimated $2,000.

A lt hough t her mometers read in the 50s, this was still Minnesota.

“Five of the greens had snow on them,” said Unterreiner.

That wasn’t the only challenge. A nticipating that it might be difficult sticking a tee into the ground, one golfer brought a hammer.

“The ground was really that hard,” confi rms Unterreiner.

On the flip side, balls didn’t sail into water hazards. Instead, they stayed on top of water hazards.

Registration is now open for the upcoming Eden Prairie Track and Field Association’s spring season. Girls and boys currently enrolled in grades 1-6 are eligible to participate in the six-week program beginning April 9. Registration is limited to 400. There will also be a “Rookie Camp” registration for boys and girls in kindergarten. To register, or for more information, visit www. eptfa.org.

EP baseball registration The Eden Prairie Baseball Association is conducting registration for the 2012 season. On-line registration begins Monday January 16 at www.epbaseball.com. You may also register in person on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. until noon at Sports World in Eden Prairie. Sports World is located at 16522 West 78th Street in the Prairie Village Mall. Registration is for all kids, ages 4 through 12th grade, who live in or go to school in Eden Prairie.

A $30 late fee will be assessed beginning March 1. For additional information, visit the EPBA at www.epbaseball.com.

EPGBA Rookie League registration Registration is open for the Eden Prairie Girls Basketball Association’s Rookie League (kindergarteners and first-graders).

Sessions will be offered from 6-7:15 p.m. on either Tuesday or Wednesday nights (your choice). The program will run for eight weeks starting the first week of January and continue through the last week of February. Rookie League players will receive a basketball and a t-shirt as part of their registration. Cost is $80. For more information, including registration instructions, go to www.epgba.org.

Eden Prairie Soccer Club to hold U8-U11 tryouts The Eden Prairie Soccer Club will be holding tryouts for its girls and boys U8 – U11 spring/summer teams on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the PrairieDome. Check-in begins at 2:30 p.m.; tryouts/ parent information meeting begins at 4 p.m. Eligible players are born between July 31, 2004 and Aug. 1, 2000. For more information, go to epsoccerclub.com.

EPBA Travel Tryout Fundraiser Eden Prairie Baseball Association coaches will lead players through the actual Travel Tryout Drills March 18 and 25. Players in grades three to 12 that live or go to school in Eden Prairie can participate. Registration, at epbaseball.com, is open through Jan. 29. Space is limited.

SWIMMING

MSHSL checks in with new set of rules

BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com

In what amounts to an unprecedented move, unprecedented in the fact that it’s occurring midway through the season, the Minnesota State High School League Board of Directors approved a recommendation to stiffen checking-from-behind, boarding and contact-to-thehead penalties. Effective Monday, said penalties, which used to be 2-minute minor penalties, become 5-minute major penalties.

Lee Smith, head coach of the Eden Prairie High School boys hockey team, applauds the move.

“I’m for anything that helps protect the kids,” he said, “but again, it depends how they’re called.”

Smith said this, in part, because these aren’t new penalties, but penalties that were already on the books.

“The changes are going to lead to a lot of coaching and talking,” adds Smith. “Hopefully, this will put a stop to kids looking for that big hit.”

As for how these changes will impact the game, Smith said the potential for five-minute penalties means that no lead is safe.

As for his own team, he calls the changes a good thing.

“We’re a speed and skill team,” he said. “Physical play has never been a point of emphasis.”

A gai n, dep end s on how they’re called.

ONE FOR THE DOGS On Saturday, Eden Prairie hosted No. 1 ranked Duluth

Boys Hockey to page 9 ®

PHOTO BY DANIEL HUSS

In Friday’s win over Edina, Jenia Foster won the 100 butterfly race, posting a 54.39.

Saturday, he helped his team to a Section 6AA True Team title.

After swimming past Edina, EP wins 6AA True Team title

BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com

To paraphrase Kelly Boston, head coach of the Eden Prairie High School boys swim/dive team; it would be fun, but we’re not going to go after it at the expense of what we’re supposed to be doing.

Boston was talking about her team’s approach to Saturday’s True Team State Meet.

Instead of going all in on Saturday, the coach prefers her big picture approach. When she does that, winning Friday’s conference meet at Minnetonka is at the top of this week’s priorities. Second, is staying true to her team’s workout regiment, meaning resting for Saturday, or donning fast suits on Saturday, isn’t part of the plan.

Those things being said, Eden Prairie could still win on Saturday. In fact, the top ranked Eagles are favored to win on Saturday.

“I’ve always thought that we had a deep team, but you never really know,” said the coach.

To be sure, a True Team format favors depth over top-end talent. It’s why coaches split rather than load relays. It’s why a bunch of close-to-the-top finishes are better than a single top finish.

It’s with that exact philoso-

phy that Eden Prairie opened Saturday’s Section 6AA True Team Meet. Instead of leaving her defending state champion 200 medley relay intact, Boston split it apart. Eden Prairie finished first, third and seventh.

A similar scenario unfolded in the 200 and 400 freestyle relays. In the 200, Eden Prairie finished one, two and nine; two, three and eight in the 400.

In setting her individual lineup, the coach spread her top swimmers as if she were spreading seed.

“We’re in the middle of a long season,” she said, “and we don’t need the same kids swimming the same events.”

As a result, Maverick Hovey (1:44.69), Mike Solfelt (1:48.65) and Spencer Sathre (1:53.82) finished first, second and sixth in the 200 freestyle; Jonathan Lieberman (1:59.57), Dima Foster (2:04.21) and Jenia Foster (2:04.33) finished two, four and five in the 200 individual medley; Aaron Greenberg (21.50), Kyle Harjes (23.69) and Brandt Swanson (23.75) finished first, eighth and ninth in the 50 freestyle; Bryce Boston (51.87), Jenia Foster (54.05) and Sathre (57.08) finished first, second and 10th in the 100 butterfly; Greenberg (48.02), Solfelt (48.35) and Swanson (51.44) finished two, three and five in the 100 freestyle; Hovey (4:51.83), Daniel

Nelson (5:11.50) and Ethan Griffith (5:13.60) finished two, five and nine in the 500 freestyle; Dima Foster (55.64), Lieberman (55.78) and Sam Hansen (56.06) finished four, five and six in the 100 backstroke; Griffin Back (1:02.22), Boston (1:04.31)and Derrick Te (1:06.65) finished two, four and nine in the 100 breaststroke.

As a team, Eden Prairie would win the Section 6AA title with a score of 1108. Minnetonka (1047) and Edina (917) finished second and third. The field included six teams.

A day earlier, Eden Prairie opened its Lake Conference schedule with an impressive 101-80 win over Edina.

Friday, Eden Prairie travels to Minnetonka to take on the Skippers (5 p.m.).

Saturday, the Eagles, Skippers and Hornets compete in the State True Team Meet (Minnetonka and Edina are two of the four wild card teams). Saturday’s meet, at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center, is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.

MORE ONLINE FOR SATURDAY TRUE TEAM RESULTS, VISIT www.scoreboard.mn

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Red wins Orono Spartan Classic The fourth-grade Red girls basketball team closed 2011 by winning the Orono Spartan Classic. Team members include, front row (left to right): Kylee Nordquist, Hailey Hohenecker, Abby Jirele, and Becca Schuetz. Back row: Jessica Yokubonis, Valerie Higgins, Nneka Obiazor, and Zoe Gaytan. The team is coached

by Jon Nordquist and Eric Yokubonis.

EPHS Sports This Week BOYS BASETBALL Thursday, Jan. 19 ..................................Waconia ............................................................. 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 20 ........................................LaCrosse Aquinas @ St. Paul Johnson ............. 4:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 .....................................at Owatonna .................................................. 7:30 p.m.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Tuesday, Jan. 24 .....................................Wayzata .............................................................. 7 p.m.

GIRLS HOCKEY Saturday, Jan. 21 ...................................at Edina .............................................................. 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 .....................................Hopkins ............................................................. 7 p.m.

BOYS HOCKEY Thursday, Jan. 19 ...................................Hopkins .............................................................. 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21 ...................................at Wayzata .......................................................... 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 .....................................at Lakeville South ............................................... 7 p.m.

DANCE TEAM Thursday, Jan. 19 ...................................Lake Meet @ Edina.............................................. 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21 ...................................at Wayzata Invitational............................................. TBD BOYS SWIMMING Friday, Jan. 20 ........................................at Minnetonka ................................................... 5 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21 ..................................True Team at U of M ............................................ 6 p.m.

ALPINE SKIING Thursday, Jan. 19 ...................................Lake Meet at Buck Hill ................................... 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 .....................................Lake Meet at Buck Hill ................................... 3:30 p.m.

NORDIC SKIING Thursday, Jan. 19 ...................................Lake Meet @t TBD .......................................... 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 .....................................Lake Meet @ Elm Creek .................................. 3:30 p.m.

GYMNASTICS Thursday, Jan. 19 ...................................at Hopkins .......................................................... 6 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21 ...................................at Park Invite..................................................... 11 a.m.

WRESTLING Friday, Jan. 20 ........................................Wayzata .............................................................. 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21 ...................................EP Invitational ................................................... 11 a.m.

For schedule changes or directions to away games go to www.lakeconference.org. or call the Eden Prairie High School Student Activities Hotline at (952)975-8120

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scoreboard NORDIC SKIING

The weather outside is … cold

BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com

On Tuesday, Jan. 10, the outside temperature reached a record-high 53 degrees. Two days later, the wind chill at Elm Creek Park Reserve during a Lake Conference Nordic ski race dipped to minus 5.

“Yeah, that was a sudden change,” laughed Eden Prairie Head Coach Doug Boonstra.

“The biggest problem we had was getting some of our fi rstyear skiers to wear the right clothes, as some of them showed up wearing four and five layers under their race suits.”

Other than that, Eden Prairie was good to go.

The No. 2 ranked Eden Prairie boys team won, beating both Hopkins and Minnetonka.

“We had split with Hopkins going into the race,” said Boonstra. “We beat them in skate and they beat us in classic.

Thursday was a skate race.

The next race is a classic race.

It will be interesting to see what happens. We might just be a better skate team and they might be a better classic team.”

Tom Bye paced Eden Prairie with a fourth-place fi nish.

As expected, the Eden Prairie girls team fi nished second to No. 1 ranked Wayzata.

In the highlight of the day, Eden Prairie’s Hailey Hildahl fi nished second.

“She was leading 3/4 of the way into the race, but slipped to second,” said Boonstra. “She beat Wayzata’s Alayna Sonnesyn and fi nished second to Hopkins’ Sarah Benton.”

Sonnesyn was the No. 1 ranked skier in the state; Benton was ranked No. 2.

It’s the other way around in

PHOTO BY DANIEL HUSS

With nines or better on all four rotations, Mackenzie Dent earned all-around honors at Thursday’s gymnastics meet.

Dent would finish with an all-around score of 37.7.

PHOTO BY DANIEL HUSS

In finishing second at Thursday’s Lake Conference skate race, Eden Prairie’s Hailey Hildahl finished one spot ahead No. 1 ranked Alayna Sonnesyn, one spot behind No. 2 ranked Sarah Benton. the most recent poll.

MAD DASH Saturday, and in a race that came together late in the game, Eden Prairie participated in the Irondale Invitational, a 12K continuous pursuit race.

“You start with 6K of classic and then change, with the

clock still running, to 6K of skate,” explains Boonstra.

T he boys race feat u red No. 2 ranked Eden Prairie, No. 3 ranked Minneapolis Southwest and No. 4 ranked Irondale. The girls race was headlined by No. 6 ranked Eden Prairie and No. 8 ranked Minneapolis Southwest.

Southwest won the boys

race, f i nishi ng 6. 5 poi nts ahead of Eden Prairie (459.5 to 453). Bye, Joe Vergeront and Henry Zurn fi nished two, seven and nine.

The Eden Prairie girls team beat Southwest 481 to 463.

Hildahl, Eryn Stewart, Beth Schaepe, Jenna Arvidson and Hanna Hoch, finished two, three, five, six and eight.

GIRLS HOCKEY

Wanted: Signature win

Opportunities wasted in 3-2 loss to No. 4 Minnetonka

BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com

Question for the Eden Prairie High School girls hockey team: How do you get over that hump and beat good teams?

Answer: Yet to be determined.

“It’s mental,” said Eden Prairie Head Coach Jaime Grossma n. “ T hey’re good enough and they deserve it.”

Tuesday, Jan. 10, Eden Prairie fell to a team it should have beat, losing 2-0 to Buffalo.

“That was an extra frustrating night,” said Grossman.

“I thought we played OK, but sometimes when you play in those small outer communities, you have to beat the team and the refs as well.”

That didn’t happen.

T hu rsday, Eden P rai rie almost let a game slip away; instead, battled back for a 2-2 with Blaine.

For two periods, Eden Prairie dominated everywhere, but the scoreboard.

“It was 0 - 0 entering the third period and I wasn’t sure what was going to happen,” said Grossman.

When Eden Prairie’s Anna Johnson scored the game’s fi rst goal four minutes into the final period, it looked like that’s all it would take.

It didn’t last as Blaine scored back-to-back goals.

Angie Heppelmann knotted the game at 2-2 before things

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BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com

If it’s true that both Eden Prairie and Minnetonka gymnastics teams lacked focus during Thursday’s Lake Conference Meet, spending too much time judging each other’s routines, it’s only fitting that the meet was decided with one team watching the other perform its final rotation.

Leading by a full point, Minnetonka sat and watched as Eden Prairie finished the meet with its floor rotation.

As if watching an accident happen, the Skippers stared in disbelief as their one-point lead vanished with Eden Prairie posting one solid score after another.

“It’s nice to end with your best event,” said Eden Prairie Head Coach Kirsten Lindsay, “especially after starting with three shaky rotations.”

On floor, Eden Prairie counted Cameron Zuck’s 8.775, Jessie Rogge’s 8.875, Abby Soderberg’s 9.3 and Mackenzie Dent’s 9.625.

When the final scores were added, Eden Prairie slipped away with a 139.95 to 139.125 victory.

As result, the chase for a Lake Conference title is going to end in a three-way tie between Eden Prairie, Minnetonka and Wayzata. Wayzata defeated Eden Prairie, Minnetonka defeated Wayzata and Eden Prairie defeated Minnetonka.

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With a Blaine player crashing to the ice beside her, Eden Prairie’s Lauren Boyle stands tall in control of the puck. got really interesting.

U lt i m at ely, E den P r a i rie hu ng onto t he tie, but not before goalie Mackenzie Johnson stopped a penalty shot, helped her Eagles kill a two-minute penalty and then stood tall as Eden Prairie was forced to kill a 5 -on-3 adva nt a ge wit h less t h a n four minutes remaining in overtime.

A good tie? Eden Prairie outshot Blaine 51-37.

Saturday, the Eagles had a chance at a signature win.

Instead, the Eagles fell 3-2 to No. 4 ranked Minnetonka.

“I thought we outplayed them for good portions of the game,” said Grossman.

The difference? “ We h ad t h r e e close -i n breakaways in the first pe-

riod and missed on all three,” said Grossman. “They had one and buried it.

“That’s just inexperience in scoring goals,” he adds.

“Learn to finish and we’ll be OK.” Tuesday, Eden Prairie was scheduled to play an away game at Wayzata. Saturday, Eden Prairie plays at Edina (3 p.m.).

East. Yeah, it was a rematch of last year’s state championships game. No. the spoils weren’t the same.

After battling to a 1-1 first period tie, the Greyhounds turned the game on its head with a three-goal second period.

“We’re giving up too many back-to-back goals,” said Smith.

“We keep talking about it, but it hasn’t changed. You can’t control the past, so let’s just let it be.”

The third period was like the first, with both teams exchanging goals. Final score: Duluth

The kicker is that all three teams share the same section.

To be fair, Minnetonka was missing a couple of girls. To be just as fair, Eden Prairie was nowhere near 100 percent.

“Anna (Anna Johnson) and Abby (Soderberg) are battling through injuries,” said Lindsay.

Eden Prairie’s vault, which is normally a strong rotation, was also missing two tusks (gymnastics speak for a Tsukahara vault, a half turn off the springboard onto the vault table, then a push backwards, usually into a back salto or layout).

“We can get better,” said Lindsay, before correcting herself with a, “we have to get better.”

Thursday, Eden Prairie’s biggest problem was inconsistency.

On bars, Dent’s 9.375 was the only Eden Prairie score over 8.0.

“Abby (Soderberg) was our girl to stay on beam,” adds Lindsay.

The good news is that Eden Prairie has until Feb. 11 to get more consistent. Bad news?

Eden Prairie has until Feb. 11 to get more consistent.

Thursday (today), Eden Prairie ends its Lake Conference campaign with an away meet at Hopkins.

Eden Prairie will see Minnetonka during the fi rst week of February when the Eagles compete in the Minnetonka Invitational. The section meet is scheduled for Feb. 11.

East 4, Eden Prairie 2.

“The biggest difference is experience,” said Smith. “Their guys have played so many more varsity games than we have. It’s an intangible but it’s hard to take away.”

That being said, Smith was totally displeased at what happened.

“We skated with them,” he said, “but gave the game away in a six-minute spurt.”

John Sullivan and Danny Halloran scored Eden Prairie’s two goals.

Tuesday, Eden Prairie was scheduled to host Hill Murray.

Saturday, Eden Prairie plays at Wayzata.

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A tale of two different, yet similar games

BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com

After beating Cretin-Derham Hall, David Flom, head coach of the Eden Prairie High School boys basketball team, said he likes winning by 15 points, but knows his team can play better.

Wonder what he said after his team defeated St. Paul Johnson.

On paper, the two games were very similar, except for the one glaring exception.

At halftime, Eden Prairie led Johnson 30 -27. Against Cretin, the Eagles took a 29-28 lead into the break.

In Saturday’s 73-58 win over Cretin, Eden Prairie took a two-point lead and turned that

into a bigger 10-point lead. In last Tuesday’s 66-65 overtime win over Johnson, Eden Prairie turned a 12-point lead with five minutes to play into a onepoint deficit with just seconds left on the clock.

How does that happen?

“We were up by 12 with five minutes to go and then turned the ball over on six of our next seven possessions,” laments Flom.

To Eden Prairie’s credit, it didn’t wilt.

With 12 seconds left on the clock, an Andre Wallace basket put Eden Prairie up by one. Then, with 2.1 seconds left on the clock, Eden Prairie was whistled for a foul. Johnson converted one of two free throws and sent the game into

overtime.

Johnson, riding a wave of momentum; built a four-point lead with 1:20 remaining in the extra session. Eden Prairie tied the game at 63-63, got a steal by Abrian Carpenter and then a three-point play by Grant Shaeffer with 8.5 seconds showing on the clock.

A tip in with three seconds left cut Eden Prairie’s lead to one, but there’s where it ended.

Final score: Eden Prairie 66, St. Paul Johnson 65.

Whew. Whew indeed.

By comparison, Saturday’s game with Cretin was heart friendly.

“We started with a 7-0 run,” said Flom, “went down by two and then up by 10, up by one and then up by 10 again.”

In the end, Eden Prairie stretched its lead to 15.

Jack Cottrell led Eden Prairie with 17 points. Shaeffer added 15; Jordan Peterson 12; Sander Mohn 11. Wallace and Carpenter would fi nish with eight points each.

Tuesday, Eden Prairie was scheduled to host DeLaSalle.

Thursday (today), the Eagles host Waconia.

Friday, Eden Prairie participates in the St. Paul Johnson Tour nament, facing a LaCrosse Aquinas team that features a guard who is weighing scholarship offers from the likes of Duke and North Carolina.

Friday’s game, at St. Paul Johnson High School, is scheduled for 4:15 p.m.

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4A Red wins Andover Tournament The Eden Prairie Eagles 4A Red basketball team finished first at the Andover Traveling Boys Basketball Tournament. Team members include, back row (left to right): Assistant Coach Dane Christensen, Head Coach Chip Ott, Andy Ott, Spencer Ellis, Connor Christensen, Drake Dobbs and Assistant Coach Aaron Timmerman.

Front row: Brenden Donohue, Nathan Miller, Nile Timmerman and Namdi Obiazor.

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and being named Lion Hero of the Year.

Thursday, Guetzke, 96, a resident in The Colony in Eden Prairie was awarded the Chevalier amid a crowd of state officials (Dayton, Rep. Jenifer Loon and Rep. Kurt Zellers) fellow veterans and his family, including son Tom, who lives with his family in Eden Prairie.

“Over the years Ken has been addressed by many titles. By solders, he’s been called lieutenant colonel. By his patients, doctor. Today he has another title, knight of the legion of honor,” said Tom Guetzke.

“For me, the one title for Ken I am most proud of and blessed with is I get to call him Dad.” Right — Kenneth Guetzke’s son Tom told visitors about his father’s accomplishments.

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sponsored by the University of Virginia. Governed by a nonprofit, the program invites between 600 and 700 college undergraduates aboard a decommissioned cruise ship – it’s a floating university, he said.

On board, he’ll take classes from faculty from institutions like Harvard and Stanford: He’ll be taking “Studies in Chinese-American relations,” “African American Psychology,” “Politics of Development” and “Global Studies.”

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the ordinance. He said, “It’s step one to redefining marriage,” and this is an area where the city doesn’t belong.

Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens said both sides had brought up salient, thought-provoking points.

The ordinance would “provide a means by which unmarried, committed couples who reside in Eden Prairie and who share a life and home together may document their relationship,” according to a synopsis in the council packet.

City Council Member Brad Aho, who had voted against the first reading at the Jan. 3 meeting, said, “Marriage strengthens our society and that’s why we honor and give it benefits specific to marriage.”

He said the ordinance infers that any relationship is equal to marriage between one man and one woman. He said the majority of residents didn’t ask for the ordinance and the

Hill won one of 10 Presidential Scholarships this year, which provides $30,000 to cover the costs of his trip. Scholarships from the Ron Brown Scholar program, Little Rock Nine and other scholarships cover other costs.

“The mission of the program is to cultivate global citizens,” he said. “You’re really getting a different perspective.”

The Morehouse experience was valuable too because it allowed him to be immersed in his own culture, he said. Since high school, Hill has been focused on tackling the achievement gap faced by African Americans. At

EPHS, he was one of the founders of “The Brotherhood,” an organization that offers mentorship to young black men.

As a component of his Presidential Scholarship, Hill plans to produce a memoir and documentary about his time at Morehouse, the Semester at Sea and his work studying the achievement gap.

Hill writes about his plan in his Semester at Sea essay: “It has been the work of my high school career to investigate the achievement gap between white and minority students.

It is particularly alarming that in my state of Minnesota, where

City accepting nominations for Human Rights Award The Eden Prairie Human Rights and Diversity Commission announced Tuesday that it is seeking nominations for the city’s Human Rights Awards.

The awards recognize an Eden Prairie individual, nonprofit organization, business or youth “who has worked to create an inclusive community spirit through actions, activities or programs.” Nominations will be accepted through March 2.

Commission members will review the nominations and select recipients on March 8.

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city should focus on public sa fety, in frastructure and parks, not social issues.

Aho asked for an example of a company that would give benefits like family leave or insurance with the ordinance as opposed to without the ordinance. He questioned how the city would administer the ordinance and asked if the ordinance confl icts with state law.

“Ultimately there is no urgency here,” Aho said. “We need to take some time to look

at this.”

Aho moved that the second reading be tabled until issues with the ordinance were discussed at another workshop.

His motion died for lack of a second.

Aho said that only a few of the 853 cities in Minnesota have adopted such an ordinance.

With the approval of all of the other council members, Eden Prairie became the next one.

Sherry Butcher Wickstrom referred to the Eden Prairie

the education quality is near the top in the nation, the academic disparity is the widest. I plan to study the education initiatives of three countries on my voyage to develop my own global understanding.”

Hill will study in Ghana where a major achievement gap occurs between boys and girls and three quarters of the children are illiterate. He’ll also look at Brazil, where disparities exist between rural and urban students. He’ll look at Shanghai’s education system, one of the top in the world for student achievement.

He writes: “This is where

Manifesto, based on the words of Mayor Jean Harris. She said the ordinance offers “a way for the City Council to not just talk the talk, but walk the walk.

“I support this registry. I think it’s the right thing to do,” Butcher Wickstrom said.

Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens asked City Attorney Ric Rosow whether the ordinance conflicts with state law.

“I do not believe it conflicts with state law,” Rosow said.

Council Member Ron Case said the ordinance doesn’t license, authorize or sanction, it simply avails some residents an opportunity.

“It’s about personal freedom and family values and civil rights,” Case said.

Council Member Kathy Nelson also said she hadn’t changed her mind since voting for the first reading earlier in the month. “This registry is irrelevant to whether the state law goes up or down in November,” she said.

Nelson said it doesn’t grant any privileges of marriage.

Aho said that to say a domestic partnership is equally

my global understanding will intersect my global service.

As part of my service on the voyage, I plan to undertake a global comparison. In Ghana, I will discuss the struggles and successes of their education system at the University of Education. In Brazil, I will serve at the Monte Salem orphanage to gain a better understanding of the academic obstacles facing rural communities. In Shanghai, I will volunteer at a Children’s Palace where I will study fi rsthand the measures they are taking in early childhood education to ensure their stunning results.”

Hill plans to major in political science and economics and go to law school. Hill would recommend the gap year.

“Getting out is very important to gaining that global perspective,” he said. “A global outlook is what’s needed in order to change the world,” Hill said.

committed undermines the state of marriage and says that being signed up on a domestic partnership registry should afford you the same benefits as being married. He said he has a problem with that.

Mayor T y ra-Lukens said she had received many more emails for the ordinance than against.

“It struck me as a really unusual response,” she said. Usually the City Council hears from people opposed to a proposal.

She said, “To me, we’re not talking about marriage.” She addressed some concerns with the proposal.

“I’ve heard comments that it’s part of a liberal gay agenda and that this is just the tip of the iceberg,” Tyra-Lukens said.

“Does that mean I don’t take action on an issue that seems to fit succinctly within our manifesto?”

She said she heard from a writer with a 76-year-old mother who lives with a gentleman and they have been committed to each other for years.

“Do we have any problem with having people like that in

our city? I don’t think we do.”

She said she heard from an Iraq war vet living with a samesex partner.

“Do we want these people in our city? Yes,” Tyra-Lukens said.

She said it could possibly benefit couples living together prior to marriage. And she said it would do nothing to impact or lessen the stability of her marriage.

She said she respects the opinions of those who spoke against the ordinance, but feels the ordinance is the right thing to do.

Case made the motion to approve the second reading, seconded by Butcher Wickstrom.

Mayor Tyra-Lukens, Butcher Wickstrom, Case and Nelson voted for the ordinance, with Aho voting against.

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Southwest employees recognized for outstanding work Lori Carlson, Vanessa Stroh, Nancy Etzel and Pat Vickerman receive awards Southwest Newspapers recognized four employees Jan. 6 for their outstanding work in 2011.

Lori Carlson was named the company’s 2011 Journalist of the Year in recognition of her contributions as editor of the Prior Lake American, one of Southwest’s community publications.

Three Southwest salespersons were recipients

of Pinnacle Awards for their 2011 performances. Vanessa Stroh was recognized as the outstanding salesperson of the year, while Nancy Etzel was runner-up and Pat Vickerman was the digitalsales award winner.

Stroh works in the company’s Chaska office, Etzel in the Jordan office and Vickerman in the Prior Lake office.

“Southwest had many outstanding contributions from employees in 2011,” said General Manager Mark Weber, “but these four were

the best of the best, and we thank them for their contributions.”

Southwest Newspapers, which is owned by Red Wing Publishing Co., publishes weekly newspapers and operates news websites in Chanhassen, Chaska, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Prior Lake, Savage and Shakopee.

It produces three magazines (Savvy.mn, Dockside and Edible Twin Cities) and numerous specialty publications, including 11 Residents Guides.

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Optimists sponsor Essay Contest The Optimist Club of Eden Prairie is encouraging area students to contemplate on the phrase: “How My Positive Outlook Benefits my Community” as part of the Optimist International Essay Contest for 2012.

Students under age 18 as of Dec. 31, 2011, who have not yet graduated from high school are invited to enter this essay contest by writing 700 to 800 words on “How My Positive Outlook Benefits my Community.”

Dead line for submitting essays is Feb. 15, 2012. Gift certificates of $50, $40 and $30 will be awarded to the first-, second- and third-place winners in each of these categories: fourth to sixth grade, seventh to ninth grade, and 10th to 12th

grade. The overall winner’s essay will be sent to the Optimist International District Essay Contest for an opportunity to win a college scholarship of $2,500.

Students wishing to participate in the essay contest can fi nd out more about the contest by contacting Eden Prairie Optimist Essay Contest Chair Don Affolter at (952) 944-2719 or Donaaff@aol.com.

Application Forms and complete contest rules can be obtained from the Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive, or online at www.Facebook.com/EPOptimists.

A reception to honor the winning essay writers and all participants will be held at the Eden Prairie Library on Monday, Feb. 27, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.

Essay contest winners will be invited to read their essays.

The Eden Prairie Optimists have been participating in the Optimist International Essay Contest in Eden Prairie for six years.

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Art-ic Circle Shake off the winter blahs at Art Shanty Project 2012

BY UNSIE ZUEGE uzuege@swpub.com

N

o one was more disappointed than me to learn that the Art Shanty Project on Medicine Lake took a break last winter.

Our record winter of ice and snow was ideal for this virtual art village on a frozen lake. And, more importantly, I was all revved up to once again shake my groove thing in the “Dance Shanty.”

I love the Dance Shanty.

The official artist statement about the Dance Shanty talks about “pushing the boundaries between artist and observer…the pursuit of positive personal and communal transformation…”

Blah, blah, blah.

What it doesn’t say is the Dance Shanty is essentially a backwoods dance club — something you might come across trekking through the Yukon with your dogsled.

At its best moments, the 10-foot-by-10-foot (I’m just guesstimating here) fish house is packed to the rafters — everyone jumping up and down, pumping fists in the air, singing, “I want to rock with you!” or “Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights when Suzie wore her dresses tight…!”

It’s my kind of place.

The Art Shanty Project is in its eighth year on Medicine Lake in Plymouth. This annual outdoor arts and entertainment event brings together downtown-type Twin Cities artists and suburban arts lovers. And let’s be honest, it’s something really fun and zany to do in the dead of winter.

Twin Cities photographer and Art Shanty Project cofounder Peter Haakon Thompson likes the idea of breaking out of the typical downtown art environment.

“It’s an opportunity to bring artists to new audiences who live outside downtown,” Thompson said. Besides, he grew up near Medicine Lake and thought it was an ideal location for an outdoor art event like this.

ICE FISHING FOR THE ARTY SET You don’t have to love ice fishing to attend. You’d be hard pressed to find an ice fishing hole, but the there are 20 ice shanties, each with a theme and artistic vision.

For example, this year’s lineup includes: The Naughty Shanty — Look through peep holes to view tiny, naughty scenes.

Not naughty as in “dirty” but naughty as in “who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?”

Not your average juried art show 2012 Art Shanty Project What: Twenty art shanties created by Twin Cities artists, providing interactive, whimsical, offbeat art and entertainment.

Where: Medicine Lake, Plymouth, Minn.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ART SHANTY PROJECT

The Art Shanty Project is all about the arts, entertainment and fun. Come as you are.

When: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Jan.21-22; Jan. 28-29; Feb. 5-6.

Clubhouse on the lake

Who: Open to the public and all ages; free.

How: For directions, schedule of events, ice shanties and participants, go to www.artshantyproject.org.

Contact the Art Shanty Projects at info@ artshantyprojects.org or call the Art Shanty Hotline (612) 567-6844.

“It’s an opportunity to bring artists to new audiences who live outside downtown.”

A youngster peers out of an art shanty porthole.

Peter Haakon Thompson Art Shanty Project cofounder

Completely appropriate for all ages. The creators say, “Stay awhile and have a candy cigarette.”

Fort Shanty — Build your own fort using pillows, pulleys, ropes and more. Just like when you were a kid tearing apart the living room sofa. Enjoy snack time, nap hour and story hour while you’re there.

Capitol Hill Shanty — Why let the politicians have all the fun? Make your own pat, self-serving speeches, create your own ‘stache’ at the mustache station and heckle the suit at the podium.

Drop in for some bureaucracy.

Nordic Village Bridge — Hang with the trolls in the Concordia Language Villages’ shanty. Choose your culturally authentic Nordic name, meet the troll who lives under the bridge and choreograph your own dance to Eurovision songs.

Monsters Under the Bed Shanty — It wasn’t all in your head. Visit the giant bed and let out your inner monster in a monster-friendly environment.

Oh, and not to be missed, the Dance Shanty. See you there.

Why should ice fishing folks have all the fun?

The idea of holing up on a frozen lake, in a tiny shack with your friends, trading stories and more importantly, making up stories and art, intrigued Peter Haakon Thompson. Thompson is a Twin Cities artist whose main medium is photography.

About eight years ago, Thompson and his friends — many are artists — started talking about the whole concept of ice fishing shanties. Thompson admitted that for a non-fishing person like himself, he’d never been in one.

“I loved the idea of it being like a kid’s clubhouse where you hang out,” Thompson said. “And the backdrop is a beautiful frozen lake environment where it’s like free land for part of the year.

“Everything about it incorporated all the things I was interested in. I had some friends help build an ice shanty/ studio.

“The first year it was about having friends come by, and sometimes they’d invite their acquaintances. We did things like make a heart-shaped rink for Valentine’s Day. “I happened to mention it at an artist talk, and David Pitman [a local artist and blogger] got excited about multiple artists participating. It’s his energy that’s turned this into what it has become.”

The second year, there were 10 art projects including six ice shanties. The third year, the group’s board decided to limit the number of ice shanties to 20. The art on ice project took off, growing in popularity every year. After the 2010 Ice Shanty Project, the group took a hiatus to develop its mission and structure more fully. The group had applied for and received a grant from the Minnesota Regional Arts Council, to do strategic planning.

The renewed direction results in the Art Shanty Project taking place every other year and moving the event to other Twin Cities suburban lakes.

Unsie Zuege

All the art shanties and events are kid friendly, adult kids included.

As long as you’re here, make a confession.

Twenty art shanties of all colors, styles and materials are spread out over the frozen water of Medicine Lake in Plymouth, including this standout.

It’s standing room only in the Black Box Theater.

LET’S GO! BEST BETS 1. INDIGENOUS Guitarist Mato Nanji fronts this blues-rock group that was born on South Dakota’s Yankton Indian Reservation. This program is part of the Take Five Tuesdays after-work concert series which includes a social hour with free hors d’oeuvres and cash bar at 6 p.m. followed by the concert.

Time: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 Cost: $20 Location: Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins Info: hopkinsmn.com or (952) 979-1100

2. ST. PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Conductor Paul McCreesh and tenor Robert Murray will be featured in a program that will include Elgar’s “Serenade in E Minor for String Orchestra, Opus 20,” Britten’s “Nocturne for Tenor, Seven Obbligato Instruments and String Orchestra, Opus 60” and Brahms’ “Serenade No. 1 in D, Opus 11.”

Time: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 Cost: Adults $10-$25; children $5 Location: Wooddale Church, 6630 Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie Info: (651) 291-1144 or thespco.com

3. GUITARISTS EXTRAORDINAIRE Guitarists Joan Griffith and Sam Miltich play the Brazilian styles of Samba, Bossa Nova, Choro and Baiao. Other selections include standards from Django Reinhardt and Cole Porter, along with original compositions. Griffith will play mandolin and the Brazilian cavaquinho. Guest vocalist will be Connie Evingson.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28; 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29 Cost: Adults $18; students and seniors $16 Location: Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington Info: bloomingtoncivictheatre.org

PHOTO CREDIT SARAH RUBINSTEIN

The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra will perform at Wooddale Church Friday, Jan. 27.

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let'sGo!Calendar will be held Thursday, Jan. 26, and Saturday, Jan. 28, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Eden Prairie High School Performing Art Center. The play will also be performed during South Suburban Conference One Act Play Festival starting at 9 a.m. Jan. 21 at Mraz Center in Burnsville Senior High School as well as at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at Holy Angels.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, Jan. 26 and 28 Cost: Free Location: Eden Prairie High School Performing Art Center Info: ephs.edenpr.org

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For information call (952) 942-7885.

Thursday

JAN. 19 STATE OF THE CITY Learn about the State of the City from Chamber of Commerce President Pat MulQueeny, Interim Superintendent Jon McBroom and Eden Prairie City Manager Rick Getschow.

Time: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 Cost: $25 for members/$40 for nonmembers Location: Garden Room, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road Info: epchamber.org or adminj@ epchamber.org

Friday

JAN. 20 FAMILY PIZZA AND BINGO NIGHT Children ages 5 and older and their families are invited for a family BINGO night at the Eden Prairie Community Center.

Time: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20 Cost: $5 Location: Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road Info: edenprairie.org or (952) 9498300

BARK, BUDS AND A LEAF OR TWO Learn how to identify Minnesota trees in the winter. Dress for being outdoors. Program led by Park Ranger Mara Koenig.

Time: 9-10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

Saturday

JAN. 21 HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANIS! The fifth annual Happy Birthday Janis is a tribute to the life and music of Janis Joplin. Local musicians from over 10 different bands come together to pay tribute to the music legend.

The show stars vocalist Jill Mikelson, who played Janis Joplin in the Ordway Center’s performance of Love, Janis.

Time: 8:30 p.m. (doors) 9:30 p.m. (music) Saturday, Jan. 21 Cost: $12 at the door/$10 advance (ages 18 and older) Location: Cabooze, 917 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis Info: happybirthdayjanis.com

prehistoric plants from the days of the Diplodocus. What kind of plants did the dinosaurs munch on? Create a fern print, hunt for prehistoric plants in the greenhouse and pot a prehistoric plant to take home.

Time: Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Jan. 21-22 and 28-29 Cost: $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and younger; free to Arboretum members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422

BIRD WATCHING TREK Take a bird walk on the Wilkie Unit and learn about the birds that spend the winter in Minnesota. Search for birds that winter in Minnesota and the first migrating species of the year. Birders of all skill levels are welcome. Bring binoculars, a favorite field guide and dress appropriately for the weather.

Time: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 Cost: Free Location: Wilkie Unit, 7701 County Road 101 E., Shakopee Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley

WEEKEND FAMILY FUN: PREHISTORIC PLANTS Meet some living fossils and

ICE HARVESTING DAY AND WAGON RIDES

ELVIS EXPERIENCE The public is invited to a St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Fundraiser “Hope is Alive.” This fundraiser concert will feature awardwinning tribute artists Steve and Tommy Marcio who will perform all eras of “The King’s” greatest hits.

Time: 5 p.m. silent auction; 7 p.m. show Saturday, Jan. 21 Cost: $21 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com

CANDLELIGHT SKI/WALK Participants are invited to ski or walk a candlelit-groomed trail through the scenic regional parks. Tractor-drawn hayrides through the park will also be available. Hot cider and s’mores will be available for all to enjoy throughout the event. Cross country ski rentals are available on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Time: 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 Cost: $4 per person; $15 per family; ski rentals – adults $6; children $5 Location: Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, 6900 Hazeltine Blvd., Chanhassen Info: (952) 466-5250

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Enjoy a hearty meal at the Arboretum from 2-5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 29.

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he Mi n nesot a L a ndsc ape Arboretum’s fi rst-ever Winter Hearty party is Sunday, Jan. 29, from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Oswald Visitor Center. Enjoy

tastings of classic to comfort foods from favorite local restaurants and cafes, including Famous Dave’s, Barrio, Country Cake Cupboard and Cafe and Arboretum Catering, plus Surly and Summit beer and pours

JAN. 22 THIN ICE IN 1835, TOO! walking across Lake Harriet. Hear the harrowing story during tours of the historic Pond House this Sunday.

Time: 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 Cost: $2 suggested donation Location: Pond Dakota Mission Park, 401 E. 104th St., Bloomington Info: (952) 563-8738 or ci.bloomington.mn.us

MURPHY MOUNTAIN BIKE FRIGID TIME TRIAL Dust off the bike for a winter mountain bike time trial. Race through the trees and snow, then warm up at the trailhead building for awards and door prizes. Studded tires are approved; helmets required. For ages 18 and older. Pre-register online for activity 123735-00.

Time: Registration begins at 10 a.m.; race starts at 11 a.m.; racing until 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 Cost: Pre-registration $10; registration day of event $15 Location: Murphy-Hanrehan Park

The Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools’ Taste of Eden Prairie event features about 30 restaurants serving up specialties at the Vikings Fieldhouse in Eden Prairie. The event includes a silent auction, entertainment and more.

Time: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door Location: Minnesota Vikings Fieldhouse Practice Facility, 9520 Viking Drive, Eden Prairie Info: foundationforepschools.org

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CEDAR RIDGE CARNIVAL

enjoy traditional and not-so-traditional cuisine and drink, against a backdrop of live polka

The Cedar Ridge Elementary School Fundraiser Carnival is set for March 16. The school’s annual fundraiser will include games, face painting, other creative activities, a kids’ store, great food and many prizes! You can also enjoy the Silent Auction and Theme Basket Auction.

Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, March 16 Location: Cedar Ridge Elementary School, 8905 Braxton Drive Info: cedarridgecarnival@yahoo.com

music. Reservations are $40; More info at www.arboretum.umn.edu/winterheartyfood.aspx or (612) 625-9875. All proceeds benefit the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s environmental,

Reserve, 15501 Murphy Lake Road, Savage Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

20-21; 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 Cost: $24 Location: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., St. Paul Info: ordway.org or (651) 224-4222

WINTER BIRDS Look out the windows of the wildlife viewing room to see winter birds visit the feeders for food, the heated pond for water and shrubs for shelter. Listen to the calls they make through the speaker system. Learn how to identify the birds that stay during the winter and learn where they find food in the wild. Open to all ages.

Time: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 Cost: Free Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

BROADWAY SONGBOOK: CONTEMPORARY BROADWAY This program will feature the songs of Billy Joel, Elton John, Jason Robert Brown, Stephen Schwartz and others.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Jan.

Monday

JAN. 23 MY PRESCHOOLER AND ME: GROUNDHOG’S ADVENTURE See the Lowry puppets put on a show.

Explore activity stations together before the show and enjoy a hike on your own in search of winter happenings. Bring a picnic lunch to eat on your own after the program. For children ages 2 to 6 and their parents and/or caregivers.

Register for activity 111303-04.

Time: 10-11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23 Cost: $4 Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

Wednesday

JAN. 25 EDEN PRAIRIE LIBRARY BOOK SALE STARTS The Friends of the Eden Prairie Library will be having a book sale from Jan. 25 to 28. Donations of books are accepted at any time the library is open. Proceeds go to fund special projects for the Eden Prairie Library.

Time: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25 (Friends of the Library members only); 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 Cost: Free; bag sale for $5 starts Saturday at noon Location: 565 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie Info: hclib.org

Upcoming ONE-ACT PLAY The Eden Prairie High School OneAct performance: “The Sweet Spot”

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Discover Minnesota’s history before electric refrigerators when hardy ice harvesters sawed massive blocks of ice out of frozen lakes and ponds to keep food chilled during warmer months.

Meet ice harvesting historian Tim Graf and costumed interpreters from The Landing. Cut blocks of ice out of the pond with an old-fashioned ice saw, pull an antique ice plow, weigh blocks of ice and try out other historical ice harvesting tools. This is an open house style event so those interested are encouraged to drop in any time during the program hours.

Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 Cost: $5 Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org

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ARBORETUM HOSTS A WINTER HEARTY PARTY

horticultural and educational programs.

Sunday

BLACK & WHITE Rev. Gideon Pond nearly drowned PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION after breaking through the ice while Bloomington Theatre and Art Center announces “I Remember the 1950s,” a black-and-white photography exhibition in the Atrium Gallery.

Bloomington photographer Richard Thorud will present his black-andwhite photographs from the 1950s, a time he considers to be the “golden age” of photography. Prior to the reception, a digital Photo Scavenger Hunt will be at 1:30 p.m. in conjunction with the City of Bloomington’s Winter Fete celebration.

Time: Opening reception 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21; exhibit runs through March 4 Cost: Free Location: Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington Info: bloomingtoncivictheatre.org or (952) 563-8575

SOUPER BOWL Souper Bowl Saturday is set for 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 28, at Central Middle School in Eden Prairie. The event is a fundraiser for PROP, the local food shelf, and also includes a silent auction. Pottery Bowls made by students from Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Holy Family and St. Hubert’s schools will be available. Attendees receive a bowl, along with a bowl of soup and bread, and the opportunity to help those in need.

Time: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 28 Cost: Donation to PROP Location: Central Middle School, 8025 School Road Info: propfood.org

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HEROES AND VILLIANS; AN ON-ICE FANTASY The Eden Prairie Figure Skating Club presents its annual ice show, featuring children, teen and adult performances.

Time: March 23-25 Location: Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road Info: (952) 949-8470 or edenprairiefsc.org.

WRITER’S FESTIVAL AND BOOK FAIR There will be a book fair, workshops and speakers for writers and other book enthusiasts.

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, March 24 Cost: Keynote address: $12; Workshops and panels: $12; Boxed lunch: $12 (must be preordered) Location: Bloomington Theatre and Art Center, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington Info: bloomingtonartcenter.com

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EDEN PRAIRIE SENIOR CALENDAR

Senior Center

Register by Jan. 22.

Th e following upc oming events take place at the Eden Prairie Senior Center at 8950 Eden Prairie Road, unless another location is given. To register, visit the center, mail in your registration or visit edenprairie. org. For other information, call (952) 279-8050. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.

To display artwork at the center, call (952) 279-8050.

Special events Cribbage Tournament – 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. Fees apply. Event, which is open to surrounding Senior Centers, is in the Senior Center Community Room.

State of the City Address – 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. City Manager Rick Getschow will discuss the latest news about the city at the Senior Center.

The event is free.

Senior trips Capitol Tour and Winter Carnival – 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Take a tour of the State Capitol and drive around Rice Park to see the Winter Carnival Ice Sculptures. Cost is $44.

Health and wellness The Eden Prairie Community Center at 16700 Valley View Road offers fitness classes geared toward seniors. Call the Community Center at (952) 949-8470 for more information.

RSVP at (952) 279-8050 for the following events: Tai Chi Class – 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, through Feb. 21.

Call Senior Center to register.

Join The Walking Club – Meet on the lower level of Sears inside at the mall entrance, 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Pickleball – Play Pickleball from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday at the Eden Prairie Community Center. Players of all levels are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes and whitesoled tennis shoes. Contact the Senior Center for more information. Cost is $5 for nonmembers.

Foot Care Clinic – Feb. 6, 15.

Call (763) 560-5136 for appointment. Cost is $33.

Health Insurance Help – 1 p.m. Feb. 16. Call (952) 279-8050 for an appointment.

Blood Pressure Clinic – 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 2. Call Senior Center for appointment.

Inside Edge Indoor Golf for Seniors – Mondays at 9 a.m. Cost is $21 per round. Call the Senior Center for more information.

Classes Several driver safety courses are offered. Call (952) 279-8050 for information.

Navigating Medicare and Part D Presentation – 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19.Cost is $12.

Shuff le, Deal and Play Bridge Lessons – 1 p.m. Jan. 26-March 15. Cost is $64.

Indoor Golf at Inside Edge Golf – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, through April at Inside Edge Golf, 16502 W. 78th St., Eden Prairie. Cost is $21 per week.

Red Hat Chapter Contact the Senior Center for more information on trips and special events. The group meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Friday of each month at the Original Pancake House.

Casper’s Cherokee Sirloin Room Trip – Monday, Jan. 23.

Cost is $5; meal on your own.

Lunch at the Senior Center with entertainment by the

Chan-o-laires choir – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1. Cost is $12. Register by Jan. 25.

Woodshop The woodshop is available from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, with evening hours also available. Participants must take two -hour training. Fees are $ 2 0 per quarter or $ 5 per visit. Info: (952) 279-8050.

Weekly events Mondays S en ior S i n g le s C of fe e K latch – 8 :45 -10 : 30 a.m. at Dunn Bros., 8107 Eden Prairie Road, for senior discounts on coffee.

Shopping Bus – Call (952) 279-8051 by Thursday to schedule a senior van home pick up for the 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday shopping trips in Eden Prairie.

Duplicate Bridge – 12:15 p.m., no need to sign up, just bring a partner or call John Dollerschell at (952) 937-2150.

Crafting – 1 p.m., bring your own project to work on and socialize.

Tuesdays Quilting – 9 a.m., to help

with creating a quilt or work on your own. Call Angie at (952) 934-1671 for more information.

Greeting Cards – 9:30 a.m. to help cut, tape and create old greeting cards into new.

Bread Day – 9:30 a.m. for “end of the day” baked goods and breads donated by a local baker. Donations accepted.

Party-Style Bridge – 12:153:30 p.m., no need to sign up, just come and play. Call Mary Canakes at (952) 445-0978 for more information.

Cribbage – 1-3 p.m. Open to all levels of players.

Wednesdays ‘500’ Cards – 1 p.m. No registration necessary. Just stop in and play.

Thursdays Canasta – 1 p.m. No need to sign up. Cards are provided.

Call the Senior Center at (952) 279-8050.

Cribbage – 1-3 p.m. Open to all levels of players. Call Jerry Clark at (952) 974-7989 for more information.

Fridays Men’s Coffee Group – 9:30 a.m. Tell a tale, swap a story and learn something new. Call Duane Kasper at (952) 448 1608.

Bingo – From 1-3:30 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 27 and Feb. 24. Cost is $1. Refreshments provided.

Book Club – 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, reading “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” by Ken Kesey.

Chair massages – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 26; Feb. 9, 23. Cost is $18 for 15 minutes or $33 for 30 minutes. Call the Senior Center to make an appointment at least one week in advance.

Computer Cracker Barrel – 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive.

Bunco – 2 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 20, Feb. 17. Call Senior Center for information.

ership skills. The group is open to all. Meetings are from 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays at Supervalu Corp. Headquarters, 11840 Valley View Road, Room 203, Eden Prairie. Info: afterhours.freetoasthost.org.

at Pax Christi, 12100 Pioneer Trail, men and women use the 12 steps of Overeaters Anonymous to stop eating compulsively. Info: (952) 237-1168, Adam; and odat0487@ aol.com and (952) 943-8422, Sarah.

Business Igniters

Minneapolis Commodores

Meets 7:15-8:45 a.m. Tuesdays at the Eden Prairie Community Center. More information is available at bit.ly/ getreferred. Info: http://bit.ly/ getreferred.

The Minneapolis Commodores, a member of the Barbershop Har mony Society, welcome all men, young and old, who enjoy singing to come and experience the pleasure of barbershop harmony and camaraderie. The group practices at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at House of Prayer Lutheran Church in Richfield. Call Rich at (952) 829-7009 or go to minneapoliscommodores.org.

Bread Day – 9:30 a.m. for “end of the day” baked goods and breads donated by a local baker. Donations accepted.

Partner Bridge – noon, arrive with a partner or fi nd one at the center to play at 12:15 p.m. Call Lorraine Dilling at (952) 941-2060.

Party Bridge – 12:15-3:30 p.m., no need to sign up, just come and play. Call Shirley at (952) 934-3461 for more information.

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MEETINGS To add a meeting to our list, or update a listing, please email editor@ edenprairienews.com or call (952) 942-7885. Contact clubs directly for holiday meeting schedules.

Caregiver Support A Caregiver Support Group meeting will be held at Prairie Adult Care from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Jan. 19. The support group helps caregivers learn coping skills and make healthy choices for the future. The meeting will be facilitated by LeeAnn Eiden, MSW from Senior Community Services. Free respite care is available with advance reservation. Info: prairieadultcare. com or (952) 949-3126. Prairie Adult Care is in Victory Lutheran Church at 16200 Berger Drive, Eden Prairie.

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MOMS Clubs The Eden Prairie MOMS Club is hosting an open house in the Gym and Play Structure area of the Community Center from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27. “Come with your kids and see how your local MOMS Club can get you and your children active in playgroups, monthly meetings, field trips and community service projects,” according to a news release. Cost is $6 per child 18 months to 4 years and $ 6.50 per child for ages 5 and older.

Adults and children under 18 months get in free. The Community Center is at 16700 Valley View Road in Eden Prairie.

For more information about MOMS Club, visit freewebs. com/epmomsclubs.

Memory Loss Support

The Newcomers of the Southwest Suburbs have set their monthly Welcome Coffee for 1011:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Dunn Bros., 8107 Eden Prairie Road. “Participating in Newcomers is a great way to meet new friends, get acquainted with the community and enjoy many activities and special interest groups,” according to a news release. “See us when you arrive and we’ll buy your fi rst cup of coffee. Just look for the ‘Newcomers’ sign. There is no need to RSVP. If you miss us this month, join us next month on the fourth Tuesday, same time and place.” Info: newcomers.com.

H2O Masters open house H2O Masters is a local Toastmasters International Club that meets from 7:30-8:30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Culligan’s.

The club is open to the public and invites residents to an Open House on Tuesday, Jan. 24. Learn communication and listening skills, improve presentation skills, develop leadership abilities, achieve greater confidence and mentor others.

The open house is from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Jan. 24 at the Culligan Building, 6030 Culligan Way, Minnetonka. Refreshments and door prizes are planned.

Info: h2omasters.org or JoAnn

Memory Loss and Caregiver Support Group meetings will be held at Prairie Adult Care from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 2. Concurrent support groups for persons with early stages of memory loss and their caregivers, are facilitated by trained professionals in disease management strategies. Participants may attend alone or with their family member or friend. To learn more about the support groups or the adult day center, visit prairieadultcare.com or the Alzheimer’s Association MN-Dak Chapter website at alzmndak. org or call (952) 949-3126. Prairie Adult Care is in Victory Lutheran Church at 16200 Berger Drive, Eden Prairie.

AD/HD Connection This free group offers an opportunity to learn, discuss and share strategies. The next meeting is from 7-8 :30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 13, in the Eden Prairie Schools Administrative Services Building, 8100 School Road. Dr. Michele Denize Strachan will be speaking on “Nutrition and nutritional supplementation in ADHD: from chaos to sound decision making.” Strachan is part of the clinical faculty of Behavioral Pediatrics at the U of M. Info: Cindy Lea, MA, at (612) 965-3052 or Cindy@SucceedingwithADD.com.

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The Eden Prairie Lions is a volunteer organization of civicminded people representing a cross-section of the community. The club meets the fi rst and third Mondays of the month at Camp Eden Wood, 6350 Indian Chief Road. “Think about joining. As an Eden Prairie Lion you’ll help your community, gain valuable skills, network with others, energize your life, make an impact and have fun,” according to a news release. Info: eplions.org or (612) 825-5100 (Ted Muller, Lions president).

Meals on Wheels Delivers weekday, noontime, nutritionally balanced meals to residents of Eden Prairie who are unable to leave their homes.

Deliveries may be long term or for a short-term medical recovery. Info: (952) 221-2123.

Optimist Club The Eden Prairie Optimist Club is a civic organization with an emphasis on programs that benefit and recognize the youth of Eden Prairie. The club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Chanhassen American Legion, 290 Lake Drive E., Chanhassen.

Visitors are always welcome.

Info: rocky@lhotka.net or facebook.com/epoptimists.

Alcoholics Anonymous An Alcoholics Anonymous Men’s Meeting is set at 7 p.m. every Monday at the Preserve Center “Barn,” on the second f loor, 11221 Anderson Lakes Parkway, Eden Prairie, next to the tennis courts. Info: (612) 210-1312, Brian.

Eden Prairie AM Rotary The Eden Prairie AM Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Biaggi’s Restaurant in the Eden Prairie Shopping Center. Info: (612) 759 -9150, Dick Ward.

Civil Air Patrol The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Viking Squadron offers a cadet aerospace education program for kids ages 12 to 21 years.

Senior officer members are age 21 and older. Viking Squadron covers the southwestern por-

tions of the Twin Cities area and meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, 9301 Eden Prairie Road. For more information contact Lt. Col. Brent Halweg at (952) 937-3535 or bhalweg@ comcast.net. CA P National Headquarters’ website is gocivilairpatrol.com. The Viking Squadron website is mncap. org/viking/.

Alzheimer’s Resource Group A resource group oriented to male caregivers of Alzheimer’s disease meets on the last Thursday of each month at Pax Christi Catholic Community, 12100 Pioneer Trail (Room 247) in Eden Prairie. Meetings are at 1:30 p.m. and last from 60-90 minutes. In families where women have served as the primary caregivers for decades, men often need suppor t in taking on that role. No appointment necessary. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association.

Info: (612) 382-3890.

Eden Prairie Noon Rotary The Eden Prairie Noon Rotary Club meets at noon Thursdays at Bearpath Country Club in Eden Prairie. Info: (612) 7193236, Bill Dobbins.

Business to Business

BNI Networking Group F rom 7- 8 : 3 0 a.m. Thursdays at Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road, international networking group focuses on referrals.

Info: bni-mn.com/ or (952) 8906524, Ext. 7568, Paul Turney.

Eden Prairie Lioness The Eden Prairie Lioness Club is a volunteer organization of civic-minded women representing a cross-section of the community. The club meets at 6 p.m. the fi rst Thursday of each month (September through November and January to May) at Camp Eden Wood, 6350 Indian Chief Road. Meetings include a guest speaker and club discussion. Info: eplioness@comcast. net.

Community Care Nights

Networking group meets from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Flagship Corporate Center, 775 Prairie Center Drive, Suite 400.

Info: (612) 247-3630, Heather.

La Leche League Meets at 10 a.m. every third Tuesday of each month for women to learn about breastfeeding. Expectant, nursing mothers and babies are welcome. Info: (952) 474-5173, Deb.

Speakers by Design Toastmasters group meets from noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays at Digital River, 9625 W. 76th St., to increase confidence, improve public speaking and develop professional leadership skills.

Free. Info: bbirr@rfamec.com and (612) 229-8386, Bruce.

Speakers after Hours Speakers after Hours Toastmasters invites you to improve your public speaking and lead-

Grace Church in Eden Prairie invites anyone struggling with loss, disappointment, poor health, unemployment, depression, grief or any type of addiction or difficult life circumstance, to come Thursday evenings to enjoy a free meal (5:30-6:30 p.m.), teaching and testimony program (6-7 p.m.), and to participate in a facilitated, gender-based sharing or support group (7-8 p.m.).

Enter Door No. 1 and follow the signs. Info: atgrace.com/ccn or contact Shelly at sgeoffroy@ atgrace.com or (952) 224-3023.

Super Speakers Toastmasters Group meets from 7-8 a.m. Fridays at Supervalu, 11840 Valley View Road.

Free for all. Info: (952) 294-7410 or steve.d.clifton@supervalu. com, Steve Clifton.

Overeaters Anonymous From 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays

H2O Masters Toastmasters group meets 7:30-8:30 a.m. the second and fou r t h T ue s d ays of ever y month at Culligan Water, 6030 Culligan Way, Minnetonka.

Info: h2omasters.org or (952) 912-2429, JoAnn.

Tagtalk Toastmasters Meets noon-1 p.m. Thursdays at Best Buy Corporate Headquarters, 7601 Penn Ave. S., Richfield. Details are at John.Simmons3@bestbuy.com and (612) 291-7585.

Datamasters Toastmasters group meets 8-9 a.m. the fi rst and third Friday of each month at Datalink Cor p., 8170 Upla nd Ci rcle, Chanhassen. Info: cleeman@ datalink.com or (952) 279-4852, Cheryl Leeman.

Midday Mumblers Toastmasters group meets 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays at Supervalu, 19011 Lake Drive E., Chanhassen. Info: (952) 9066470, Morgan Holle.

Meditation A meditation group led by a Buddhist Monk occurs from 10:10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Chanhassen Library.

Classes are open to all regardless of level of experience.

There is no charge; donations are welcome. For more information call Ralph at (952) 9349727 or e-mail meditation@ triplegem.org.

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publicnotices Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Assumed Name/Certificate Of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: November 07, 2011 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required as a consumer protection, in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Johnson Consulting Co. 2. Principal Place of Business: 14842 Staring Lake Parkway, Eden Prairie, MN 55347 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: Terry Eggan Consulting LLC – 14842 Staring Lake Parkway, Eden Prairie, MN 55347 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Signature: Terry Eggan – Owner Terry Eggan - Contact Person 612-386-9309 Date: 10/11/2011 (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, January 12 and 19, 2012; No. 3265) Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Assumed Name/Certificate Of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: December 20, 2011 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required as a consumer protection, in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: East View Geospatial 2. Principal Place of Business:10601 Wayzata Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55305-1526 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC,

or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: East View Cartographic, Inc. – 10601 Wayzata Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55305-1526 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Signature: Ernest P. Shriver - Attorney Pat Shriver - Contact Person 952-995-9500 Date: 12/19/2011 (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, January 19 and 26, 2012; No. 3268)

Public Notice (Official Publication)

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy As To Students Prairie Lutheran Preschool admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration or its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school– administered programs.

(Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, January 19, 2012; No. 3267)

The Public Notice deadline for the Eden Prairie News is at 4 p.m. Thursday for the following week's issue.

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PROP Shop needs of the week The PROP Shop is looking for donations of sheets and blankets, especially full (double) and queen sizes.

The PROP Shop is a nonprofit re-sale store, which sells new and gently used items to everyone in the community. It depends on donations of furniture, clothing and housewares. The PROP Shop also offers a separate Client Services Center, which provides clothing, house wares and furniture to referred families and individuals in need.

The PROP Shop is at 15195 Martin Drive in Eden Prairie. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Donations are accepted from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. For more information and a list

of other needed items, visit propshopEP.org, email info@ propshopEP.org, or call (952) 934-2323.

PROP needs of the week The food shelf is most in need of cereal, rice, apple juice, canned meat, jelly, sugar, oatmeal and crackers.

Your cash donations enable PROP to use its buying power for food, supplies and fi nancial support for clients. Your food donations keep shelves stocked.

The group appreciates the support and invites you to volunteer and use your creativity to create a PROP-themed event.

If you need services or support from PROP, visit its website at propfood.org, call (952) 937-9120 or stop by the office at 14700 Martin Drive Monday through Friday 9:30 to 1 p.m. or Monday and Wednesday evenings 4 to 6:30 p.m.

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Washington Ave. closure Jan. 21 Washington Avenue between Viking Drive and West 76th Street in Edina and Eden Prairie will close temporarily at 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, according to MnDOT. A detour will direct motorists to use West 76th Street, Golden Triangle Drive and Viking Drive. Access to all businesses on Washington Avenue and Viking Drive will be maintained during the closure via the detour routes, the news release said.

Washington Avenue will reopen T uesday, Ja n. 31, weather permitting.

“Part of the Highway 169/ I-494 interchange reconstruction project, the closure is necessary for crews to install a large culvert beneath the roadway at the Nine Mile Creek Crossing,” the release said.

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Kinderberry Hill plans open house Kinderberry Hill invites the community to learn more about their private kindergarten program at an open house from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25. Tour the facility, visit the kindergarten classroom, and meet the award-winning kindergarten teacher, Ms. Angie Bernander.

“Kinderberry Hill’s one-ofa-kind kindergarten program is designed to successfully prepare children for school, with a curriculum that emphasizes math, reading and writing, science, social studies, artistic exploration and more. The program exceeds the Minnesota Department of Education’s guidelines.

Enrichment programs such as music, foreign language and Fit Kids exercise and nutrition, are also included,” according to a news release.

Kinderberry Hill is at 10160 Hennepin Town Road (near Highway 169 and Pioneer Trail). For more information

about private kindergarten or Kinderberry Hill’s other programs, contact Heidi Olson at (952) 345-8012 or visit kinderberryhill.com.

Moquist named sales manager Lyndon Moquist, formerly sa les manager of Edin a Re a lt y ’s 6800 France Av e . o f f i c e in Edina, has been appointed sales manager and managing broker of Edina Realty’s Lyndon Eden Prairie Moquist office.

The Eden Prairie office, is at 11800 Singletree Lane in Eden Prairie. Moquist will take over duties from Brian Duoos, who recently retired after 40 years in the business, 27 of them spent with Edina Realty. Duoos retains his real estate license with

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For the past 11 years, he has been sales manager of Edina Realty’s 6800 France Ave. office, which houses more than 16 0 sales agents. Moquist has a B.S. in business from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management.

Moquist was nominated as a Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine Super Agent. He continues to recruit, mentor and lead sales agents to high standards of honesty, integrity and commitment.

“This year will go down as the year buyers wish they had bought,” Moquist said.

“With historic low interest rates and historic high affordability, now is the time to act. I look forward to working in the large, vibrant Eden Prairie market with many diverse housing options,” he said in a news release.

Moquist has lived in Eden Prairie for 15 years with his wife and two daughters.

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EDUCATION NEWS

EPCGT Science Night coming up S cienc e Ni g ht : Physic s Force will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, at EPHS Per for ming A r ts Center. Master demonstrators and humorists, Jack Netland and Hank Ryan from the University of Minnesota bring the amazing world of physics to the stage in a show that is sure to thrill and excite the entire family. Proceeds from the event go to Eden Prairie Schools Science Instruction through mini-grants. Info: epcgt.org. The cost for admission is $5 per person $15 max per family.

Chess tourney is Jan. 21 The School Chess Asso ciation’s Double-Bug chess tournament will be held Saturday, Jan. 21, at Zachary Lane Elementary in Robbinsdale.

According to a news release, “Double-Bug, sometimes referred to as Bughouse Chess, is a fast-paced variation of chess played with two teams of two people on two chess boards.

Teammates sit beside each other playing opposite colors.

Each of the players plays a regular game of chess, except they give any pieces they capture to their partner, who can place the captured piece on any unoccupied square of the board with these limitations – cannot place a piece for checkmate, cannot place a pawn on first or eight rank. Because the game is played with limited time control, it tends to be a fun and frantic game of speed chess with teammates pleading for captured pieces and shouting out strategies and tactics to their partner, while trying to figure out their own at the same time. This unique form of chess will be played in these sections; K-3, 4-6 and 7-9. The player’s chess partner can be of any age, including adults, making this tournament a great opportunity for parents, coaches and even grandparents to play chess with their young students or family members.

There will also be standard (non-bughouse) sections offered, including grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9 and a K-12 USCF rated section.

For more information, or to register, visit schoolchess. org, visit the SCA page on Fac eb o ok, or c ont ac t t he SCA’s Chief Operating Officer, Lorene Lampert, at (763) 593-1168.

Family Center offers classes The Eden Prairie Family Center offers the following family and parenting classes: Contact the Eden Prairie Schools Early Childhood Of-

fice at (952) 975-6980 or edenpr. org/famctr to register.

Free Dinner and Baby Storytime: This event will be held from 6 to 7:15 p.m.

Jan. 26.

F ree I n fa nt M assage : This will be held from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Feb. 2 and from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Feb. 3.

Free Baby Sign Language: This will be held from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Feb. 2.

Free Baby Playtime: This will be held from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 8.

Early Childhood Center offers Open House: Winter Blast – Saturday, Jan. 28, from 10 to 12:30 p.m.. The event will include classroom activities, jumping castle, Smart Board fun, dance party and raff le drawing. Parents can register for 2012 classes.

Family Fun Time: This play time is available for infants to 5-year-olds with an adult. $ 5 per child/$10 per family. Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.1 p.m.

Free Parent and Baby Yoga: This will be held from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Feb. 9 and 10 to 11:15 p.m. Feb. 10.

Minnetonka Preschool offers open house M i n net on k a P r e s cho ol Open House will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Minnetonka Community Education Center in Deephaven. Parents and children are invited to explore, play, and participate in activities in the preschool classrooms and gym. In addition, childcare will be available while parents are given the opportunity to attend the presentation “What to Look for in a Preschool.”

Call (952) 401-6812 for details.

Community Ed offers classes Contact Eden Prairie Community Education at (952) 975-6942 for registration information or register online at epcommunityed.org.

PowerPoint 2010 : This class will run from 8:30 to 3 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Education Center. The cost of the class is $ 94 and the registration deadline is Jan. 31.

Intro to Excel 2010: This class will run from 6-9 p.m.

Feb. 8 and 15 at the Education Center. The cost of the class is $94 and the registration deadline is Jan. 31.

Basic Home Repair – Electrical: This class will run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at Central Middle School. The cost of the class is $ 29 and the registration deadline is Jan. 31.

The Power of Intention: This class will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 8 at Eden Lake Elementary. The cost of the class is $24 and the registra-

Time to register for ESL/GED classes A GED orientation session has been scheduled for 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at St. Louis Park High School-AOIE Wing, St. Louis Park.

“Adult Options in Education of fers free classroom pr ep a r at ion for t he GE D exams, in addition to i-Pathways, online GED preparat ion. … Adu lt O pt ion s i n Educ ation classes a re for a du lt s who wa nt t o g a i n English-lang uage or basic skills or adults working to prepare for the GED exams.

Adult Options offers day and evening classes in Hopkins, Minnetonka and St. Louis Pa rk a nd Satu rday mor ning classes in Hopkins. All Adult Options in Education classes are free. To register for classes or to fi nd out more about the many learning opportunities, please call (952) 988-5343.

“GED testing is regularly offered at Eisenhower Community Center on selected Wednesday mornings, Tuesday evenings and Saturdays.

For a complete testing schedule, visit our website at adultoptions.org. For more information about the five GED exams or to schedule a test time, call (952) 988-5340.”

Accepted to seminar According to a news release, “Kim Schiller, Head of Social Studies at The International School of Minnesota, is one of 17 teaching professionals across the country to be accepted for a weekend seminar sponsored by the Liberty Fund and the John M. Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs to be held at West Point, N.Y., March 30-April 1. The seminar, titled ‘Liberty and the Constitution: The New York Ratifying Convention,’ will explore the meaning of liberty in the U.S. Constitution by focusing on the debates over ratification and the origins of the Bill of Rights. It will begin with Federalist and Anti-Federalist debates, and then turn specifically to the proceedings in the New York ratification debates.”

For school information, visit internationalschoolmn. com

ON CAMPUS Gustavus Adolphus The following students from Eden Prairie were named to the fall dean’s list at Gustavus Adolphus College. Kayleigh Dittes; Hana Fischer; Laura Kientzle; Hanna Manitz; Alaina Ramsburg; Sarah Schmitt; Joseph Wachutka and Elizabeth Wiese.

University of Wisconsin Matt Terrance of Eden Prairie was named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Wiscon-

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tion deadline is Jan. 31.

Website Design I: This class will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Education Center. The cost is $94 and the registration deadline is Jan. 31.

T ra i n You r Bra i n for L i felong L ea r n i ng : This class will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at Central Middle School. The cost of the class is $15 for individuals, $20 for a couple. Registration deadline is Jan. 31.

sin – Madison. Matt is also a sophomore after one semester at UW-Madison due to receiving 21 credits from his AP coursework at Eden Prairie High School.

St. Cloud State The following students from Eden Prairie were named to the fall dean’s list at St. Cloud State University: Grant Henry Amundson, Kyle James Goedtel, Aaron James Tavares and Anne Elizabeth Thompson.

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“Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called for people to be judged not for the color of their skin but for the content of their character; and today kindergartners at the Primrose School of Eden Prairie got a hands-on lesson to learn just that,” according to a news release. “At the beginning of the day, the class was given colored dots to wear which divided them into two groups, yellow and red.

Then, all throughout the day, the yellow group did everything first while the red group waited. In the afternoon, when the teacher read some books about Martin Luther King Jr., the class could easily make connections to the struggle that people had to get their civil rights. The kindergartners were able to reflect on their own experience and then engage in dialogue and debate about the Civil Rights movement at their level.” “It was such a fabulous lesson which taught the students about discrimination in a way that really made a lasting impression,” wrote Lisa Adams of the school.

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Life has changed – not ended Five Eden Prairie churches offer a six-week series, “Living and Growing through Loss,” to provide education and support to help individuals involved in the grieving process. The winter session starts Thursday, Jan. 19. Each of the six sessions will provide information and presentation of a topic of interest, as well as a time for sharing in small groups. Sharing groups will be available for adults, suicide survivors, young adults (age 20-35), teens (age 13-19), and children (age 8-12). Due to the sensitive nature of the topics and ages of the attendees, telephone interviews will be conducted with parents or guardians of those attending the children’s groups.

The winter 2012 series will be held at St. Andrew Lutheran Chu rch, 13 6 0 0 Tech nolog y Drive, Eden Prairie, from 5:307:30 p.m. for six Thursdays, Jan. 19 to Feb. 23. Advance registration for free childcare is requested by calling St. Andrew Lutheran Church one week in advance of each date.

There is no charge to participate in “Living and Growing through Loss.” A light supper is offered at 5:30 p.m. For children’s group registration, call Karen Atkins, (952) 466-2685.

The speaker this Thursday, Jan. 19, Rev. Roger Schindel, will discuss “Life has changed – not ended.” On Jan. 26, hear Erinn Danielson discuss “Music and grief.”

fought to rid his country of fanatical Islamic Moors, amidst political upheaval,” according to a news release. The fi lm is rated PG and is three hours in length with an intermission.

Call the church at (952) 934-0956 to register. The movie is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own treats and lawn chairs.

Victory Lutheran is at 16200 Berger Drive. Info: victorylcms.org.

All-day job search workshop planned The Crossroads Career Network at Grace Church in Eden Prairie is holding its quarterly All-day Job Search Workshop from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (with career coaching from 3 : 30 5 p.m.) Saturday, Jan. 21, at Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie, Room M 211/M 212 (enter through Door 4).

The event will include practical ideas, presentations and breakout discussions from various experts, interactive Q&A sessions, and opportunities for networking. Topics are to include the importance of networking, the power of Linked In, résumé dos and don’ts, how to make recruiters work for you, organizing your job search and more.

If interested in participating in mock interviews, bring three to four copies of your résumé. Cost is $10 per person, including box lunch and course materials. Info: atgrace.com.

Movie Night features ‘El Cid’

Prairie Lutheran gives $10,000 to PROP

Victory Lutheran Church is inviting the community to a movie night at 5 p.m. Jan. 21.

“We will be showing the 1961 epic film, ‘El Cid,’ starring Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren, about Spain’s legendary hero of the 11th century, who

As part of its Generation to Generation capital campaign, Prairie Lutheran Church will present a $10,000 check to PROP at its Sunday Spotlight event at 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, in the sanctuary. Special guest speaker will be PROP’s Execu-

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The Wooddale Church Preschool was recently granted accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

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“For 41 years, Wooddale Preschool has provided children from Wooddale and the surrounding community with a well-rounded preschool experience that includes teaching the values of the Christian faith through guided conversations, spontaneous teachable moments, Bible stories and songs.

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tive Director Anne Harnack.

This gift from congregation members will be used to help others in need in the greater Eden Prairie area.

PROP (People Reaching out to Other People) is a nonprofit human services agency serving Eden Prairie and Chanhassen families during their emergencies and times of temporary need until they can attain selfsufficiency. While currently serving approximately 3,000 people, PROP relies on generous contributions from local churches, businesses, civic organizations, schools, youth organizations, individuals and the city of Eden Prairie.

Prairie Lutheran Church is at 11000 Blossom Road in Eden Prairie, one mile west of 169 off Pioneer Trail and Bennett Place. Info/directions: prairielutheran.org or (952) 829-0525.

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Faithful exercise of spiritual disciplines runs hot and cold It was on Jan. 2 that I arrived at the workout room at the Community Center. I was stopped dead in my tracks.

There was not one available piece of equipment on the floor. All of the New Year’s resolution people had shown up … giving it another annual push to turn over a new leaf and make exercise a regular part of their lives. I knew that it would be a matter of a few days and the facility would thin out again and I would have my choice of machines!

The hit-and-miss nature of physical exercise with many of us is matched on the spiritual side as well. The regular, faithful exercise of spiritual disciplines tends to run hot and cold with most of us. In my Christian tradition, even the matter of weekly worship with a local congregation has become a casualty in the current climate.

On Christmas Eve, I enjoyed worship at one of the state’s largest churches where nine services in a

Rev. Tim

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row throughout the day were attended by many who don’t darken the doors very often the rest of the year. In churches where attendance pins once were awarded to the faithful, they wouldn’t dare try it anymore. Regular involvement in a church often means being around two to three times a month.

All of this is not say that mere physical presence in the company of fellow believers proves the nature of your inner spiritual life.

In fact, coerced attendance

to religious services in the past, enforced by parents or church leaders probably was counter-productive. But your attendance record does give an indication of what your priorities are. I am amused by the word I hear from many people today: “I am a very spiritual person but not very religious.” This is a convenient way of claiming an inner commitment without any outer responsibility.

Perhaps it is time to openly question people who express that sentiment. Are you really spiritual if you can covertly bottle up what you believe and are committed to in such a way that makes you almost indistinguishable from the openly non-committed people who live next door in terms of how you spend your time and energy? At some point open, public, regular expressions of spiritual discipline need to be evident in one’s life … yes … perhaps what could be classified as religious activity.

What do these disciplines entail? Reading of scripture,

prayer, worship, small group studies, one-on-one mentoring, volunteering time for church and social services, and intentional application of Christian values in daily life all involve spiritual discipline.

In the New Testament, James the Apostle writes that “true and undefiled religion is to minister to the widows in their affliction and live unspotted from the world.”

This involves a disciplined lifestyle which is observable to the outside world.

What can those of us in church leadership do to encourage these disciplines in those we influence … to encourage them in Christian living that is not hit and miss?

Consider the following: 1. Model regular public attendance at worship. As parents, church leaders, and pastors we must make sure that we are communicating by our own actions how important we believe is the regular exercise of public faith by making sure we do it ourselves. Some people

even on church councils or committees don’t make regular attendance a priority.

For everyone looking on, this is an obvious disconnect that discourages a disciplined response by the general church population.

2. Provide compelling experiences and resources.

Once people attend church they need to find a fresh meeting with God, the communication of some compelling ideas about their faith from preachers and teachers, and resources put in their hands to facilitate personal study and application of teaching through the week.

This means that sermons and class sessions need to be genuinely engaging, dealing clearly with the scripture but also linked to life. In addition, literature and other programming needs to be offered to help people make daily practice of faith a reality.

3. Communicate the impact of faithful involvement.

Publicly there need to be words of testimony offered

by people who are regularly benefited and inspired by the discipline the church has instilled through its ministry.

When members can stand up and share from the heart just how important the regular disciplines of worship, study, prayer, fellowship and daily living are to them, the local congregation as a whole will be more likely to establish the same patterns in their own lives. This will do more than coercion or cajoling to motivate people to be together to worship and learn.

So, whether we are leading churches or just attending them we can together avoid hit and miss Christianity by encouraging one another to exercise and strengthen our faith through daily disciplines.

The Rev. Timothy A. Johnson shares this space with the Rev. Rod Anderson as well as spiritual writers Dr. Bernard E. Johnson, Beryl Schewe and Lauren CarlsonVohs. “Spiritually Speaking” appears weekly.

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large muscle activity, snacks, devotions, music, learning centers, circle time (for news and stories) and hands-on experience.

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Sunday Worship Services (nursery available) Traditional Services: 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

Contemporary Service: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Saturday Worship Service at 5 p.m.

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Weekend Masses Saturday Sunday

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Weekday Masses Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Youth Group 6 pm Young Adults 7:30 pm

Dr. Jerry Erickson, Pastor

Invite People to Worship with You! Call Kathy 952-345-3003

Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

Treasure Seekers and Sunday School Classes for all ages: 9:15 am Wednesdays: Family Meal at 5:30 pm, Awana at 6:30 pm

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At 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Jan 29, Gloryland Gospel Band, an Eden Prairie based gospel band, will be playing at Christiania Lutheran Church in Lakeville during services.

“Come join us for a morning of ‘oldies’ and great gospel songs,” according to a news release. Info: glorylandgospelband.com.

Mission Fair planned Feb. 5

AWANA Clubs - 6:30 p.m.

Youth Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

Adult Bible Study - 6:45 p.m.

9145 Eden Prairie Road · Eden Prairie, MN Located at NE corner of Pioneer Tr. & EP Rd.

The Men’s Breakfast and Fel lowship Event at Prairie Lutheran Church, 11000 Blossom Road, is from 8-9:45 a.m. Sat u rday, Jan. 2 8.

There will be Chuck pancakes, sauForeman sage, fel lowship, a guest speaker, music and fun. This year’s speaker is former Minnesota Viking, Chuck Foreman, who will share his story of faith.

This men’s event is sponsored by Prairie Lutheran Church of Eden Prairie. There is no cost to attend, but a suggested offering of $5 is accepted for breakfast. The event is open to the public.

Info/registration: (952) 8290525 or prairielutheran.org for more information.

Prairie Lutheran Church is hosting a Mission Fair from 1011 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, between worship services. It will be set up like a trade show with information tables on how you can serve others. Featuring: ABD Foundation, Doulos Discovery School, Feed My Starving Children, India Mission-LPGM, Our Saviors Shelter, PROP, Sharing & Caring Hands, MN Teen Challenge and The Colony. Bring your questions and enjoy learning about how you can serve with others.

Coffee and treats provided.

There is no cost to attend.

Prairie Lutheran Church is at 11000 Blossom Road in Eden Prairie, one mile west of 169 off Pioneer Trail and Bennett Place.

Info: prairielutheran.org or (952) 829-0525.

Local preschool offers new options Prairie Lutheran Preschool offers new options for the 20122013 preschool year. The new options include: before and after day extending classes, a new start time of 9:15, new four- and six-hour classes in addition to traditional 2.5- and three-hour classes. All children from the ages of 33 months to 5 years are welcome to enroll. The preschool is accepting registrations. Info/tour: (952) 942-1800 or prairielutheran.org. Prairie Lutheran Preschool is one mile west of 169 on Pioneer Trail in Eden Prairie.

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Ken's HANDYMAN SERVICE Repairs, Installations & Home Improvements. Call Ken: 952-445-1836

Breimhorst Painting. Interior/ Exterior. Insured.

Albie: 952-261-2234

ELECTRICAL #Priority Electric Inc. Licensed- Bonded- Insured. No job too small.

952-403-9200 POWERTECH Electric.

Local. Owner operated.

Licensed, insured, clean.

Rich: 952-292-8683

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fax 952-447-1211

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CABINETRY S & S CUSTOM WOODWORKS. Quality Cabinets. Quality Service. 952-442-9887

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CABINETRY KB Custom Cabinets Kitchens, Entertainment Centers, Bars, Built-ins Vanities, Counter Tops.

952-445-7790

CLEANING A Clean House= Big smiles.

Experienced, Responsible, References. 952-361-6237 *952-270-4659. Housecleaning, 23 yrs in business. Free estimates, Michelle.

Aliene's Clean & Shine Home Cleaning. I'm hardworking, reliable, honest, bonded. 612250-4602 Expert Cleaning: I am a hard worker, reliable, trustworthy. I use my own supplies & vacuum.

Very flexible scheduling. What works for you, works for me.

952-406-2478

Duffy’s HARDWOOD FLOORS •Floor refinishing & sanding •Real wood floors •Dustless refinishing •Water damage specialists •Board patching •Custom staining •Best quality •Best pricing •Most experience in your area •Family owned, 28 years •Free Estimates

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FLOORING

PAINT/WALLPAPER

Schedule your Holiday & Winter painting now!

Ext/Int Paint/ Stain ~Carpentry/ Repair~

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NEED HANDYMAN? Little Job Expert!

For all the odd jobs needing Attention!!!

Painting: • Interior & Exterior Finish Carpentry: • Basements • Bathrooms • Ceramic Tile • Sheet Rock & Taping Dennis 952-334-1755 952-445-9034

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Reliable, Professional, Experienced.

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PLASTER/DRYWALL

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Family Owned & Operated www.capstonebros.com

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952-474-6258

Quality Remodeling and Home Repairs

References, Lic & Ins Mn Lic. 20632058 Kevin Hayes

MJ Painting Interior/ Exterior painting & staining. 952-445-2904 Marvin Jeurissen

Free Estimates Ins/ Bonded

ODD JOBS

A Minnesota Greenstar Qualified contractor

ROOFING

ROOFING

Major credit cards accepted

952-448-3761 No wall too small

S.R. PAINTING: 18 yrs. exp. Insured.

Commercial/Residential.

Interior/Exterior.

Wood finishing, Enameling, Custom Texturing, Water Damage, Wallpaper Removal.

Deck Refinishing.

Quality conscious perfectionist!

Estimates/Consultation

Steve Ries, 612-481-8529

PLUMBING/SEPTIC Father/ son plumbing company.

Licensed, bonded, insured. Working for you! R&D Plumbing952-237-0115 Plumbing, heating, remodel and repair, new construction. 952-4922440

PAINT/WALLPAPER

Buckets of Color

Interior/Exterior V Storm/Water Damage VTextured Ceilings/Walls VInsurance Repairs VCustom Faux Finishes/Murals VFully Insured/References VFriendly, Honest Service FREE ESTIMATES 952-8 873-4 4679 612-3 366-2 2739 Paul V

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Carpet & Vinyl

Handy Home Repair Service, Inc.

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Why Wait Roofing LLC Offering best extended manufacturers warranty!

Tear-offs, Re-roofs, Siding & Gutters, New Construction Insurance Specialist Over 18 years experience FREE ESTIMATES Rodney Oldenburg Cell # 612-210-5267 952-443-9957 Lic. ID-20156835

KREUSER ROOFING, INC. 952-492-3842 952-412-4718(cell) Storm damage repairs Defective shingle claims Family owned & operated Thousands of satisfied customers Professional and Courteous Lic# 20632183

SNOW REMOVAL

UPHOLSTERY

#1 Schieber's Outdoor Services. Commercial Residential. Senior Discount. Joe: 952-2924445, landscapesos.com

Discounted fabrics... drapes, bedspreads, residential/ commercial.

39 years' experience.

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Kerchner Outdoors Now offering snow removal.

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Classified Advertsing works...... Call: 952-345-3003

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School Bus Drivers Palmer Bus Service is looking for persons with a good driving record to drive school bus in the Shakopee School District. Activity routes and Substitute driver routes available. Requires School Bus license. Will train eligible applicants.

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Shakopee School District is looking for a full time custodian. Position is year round second shift during the school year and days during summer months. For full job description and directions on how to apply please visit www.shakopee.k12.mn.us

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Skilled labor positions at steel culvert mfg plant.

1st and 2nd shift. Benefits available. Construction or Machine operator background preferred.

Apply on: Careerbuilder.com or in person: Contech 11155 Chaparral Ave, Shakopee, PH: 952496-1049.

Supervisor for Adult Foster Care Home Direct Supervision of a 4 client MI home. Review, create programs, monitor health, safety.

Experience with MI and supervisor skills. Located in Shakopee, 40 hrs/wk Contact Brett @ My Brother's Keeper (952) 496-0157

Warehouse Full-Time We are looking for a new member to add to our team. Candidates are expected to independently perform general warehouse operations including, picking, shipping, packaging and inventory control.

Candidates must have strong attention to detail to ensure orders and inventory are accurate.

Must be able to handle heavy lifting, work well as a team player and communicate efficiently with others.

Starting wage: $10/hr Interested candidates should fill out an application at : Total Automotive Inc. 2431 Galpin Ct Ste 110 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Ph (952)448-7750

Scott County Social Work Case Manager Developmental Disabilities We seek to hire an enthusiastic, dedicated, professional to provide case management and service coordination for persons with developmental disabilities (DD) and their families. MQs - Requires equivalency of a bachelor's degree in a human services related field and two years of professional social work/case management experience working directly with clients. QMRP is required. Strong preference for recent (w/in 12 mos) experience providing/coordinating direct services for persons w/DD. County DD experience; and bilingual abilities are also highly desirable. Valid drivers license is required. Hiring Range - $51,358 to $60,421 DOQ. Closing - 01/30/12. Obtain application from Scott County Employee Relations at (952) 496-8890 or online at www.co.scott.mn.us.

EOE TTY/TDD: (952) 496-8170 Let's Work Together.

SUGAR FACTORY WORKERS WANTED! Chief A Boiler Operator $24.00/hr plus day-one benefits including medical, personal time and flex $$.

Come to work for the nation's leading beet sugar producer in a hands-on, equipment oriented environment. United Sugars has openings for nonunion, full time, limited duration jobs in our Chaska, MN plant. These positions work a minimum of 8 hour shifts. There is currently a union lockout in progress.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a HS Diploma or GED and have a hold a Valid Boiler operator license and pass entrance testing, drug testing and criminal background check. Preferred candidates will have manufacturing or industrial experience, be able to work in an industrial setting, have a good work ethic and communication skills.

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Accurate Home Care, LLC, is currently seeking RN/LPNs to work in Prior Lake and the surrounding areas. We are looking for individuals for all shifts.

Qualified candidates must have great customer service skills, be compassionate and dependable and be able to provide assistance with daily living tasks.

We offer outstanding wages plus excellent benefits including: Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Health, Dental, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance, 401K with match, & Educational Benefits.

Interested candidates can apply by completing an application, please attach cover letter and resume along with salary requirements.

EEO/AA To apply go to our website: http://www.accuratehomecare.com/

Fashion jewelry and accessories distributor located in Chanhassen currently accepting applications for energetic, detail oriented person to pull product for customer orders. Must be fluent in English and have strong numerical aptitude. Position requires standing and some lifting. 40 hrs/ week 8:30am to 5pm. Send resume to: pallar@howards jewelry.com

City of Eden Prairie 9-1-1 Dispatcher The City of Eden Prairie is recruiting for a 9-1-1 Dispatcher. This position is responsible for simultaneously prioritizing calls for service, determining effective resources, and responding within set policies and procedures. Two-year degree required; Four-year degree in related field preferred. Starts at $23.45 to $27.43/hr. Apply online at www.edenprairie.org.

Application Deadline January 27, 2012.

Are you looking for a position with stability and growth opportunities?

General Equipment is now taking applications for a:

Painter/Welding Fabricator GES is a market leader in the Construction ad Aggregate Equipment business. GES has an opening for someone who would like to work for a growing company that grows with its employees. Check us out at genequip.com and apply.

Mail application ATTN: HR General Equipment & Supplies, 4300 Main Ave, Fargo, ND 58103 Email: human-resources@genequip.com

U of MN Extension Carver-Scott Master Gardener Coordinator

Experienced Truck Mechanic Due to our rapid growth and expansion we are looking for a professional, reliable mechanic to join our team.

Emergency Apparatus Maintenance, Inc provides full service and repair of fire apparatus, ambulances and other emergency vehicles.

Technician's responsibility includes all aspects of onsite emergency vehicle/equipment repair, maintenance, and testing.

Job Requirements: Trade school & experience, personal tools, DOT Certified, current CDL. Preemployment physical and drug screen required.

Excellent Benefits: medical/dental/life insurance, premier ESOP retirement plan, 401K, uniforms, tool insurance, Holiday/Vacation pay. MondayFriday daytime hours.

Please visit our website for more information and employment application, www.eamservice.com.

TechniPac, a flexible packaging company, is hiring Experienced Machine Set Up Operators and Machine Operators for our manufacturing facility. Daily work includes setting up machines for new jobs, troubleshooting and adjusting equipment, completing paperwork, reading job orders and specs, maintaining a clean work environment, and inspecting finished product. Set up operators will also operate machines as needed. The successful applicant must have previous experience in set up and troubleshooting in manufacturing plus be detail oriented, dependable, and safety conscious. Experience with web presses is also useful.

For these positions, the applicant must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and stand or walk for 8 hour shifts.

Requirements include a solid work history and the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.

Regular work hours are as follows: 1st shift: 6:45am to 3:15pm; 2nd shift: 2:45pm to 11:15pm; 3rd shift: 10:45pm to 7:15am; Monthly Saturday shifts and overtime required.

If you would like to apply for this position, stop by TechniPac to fill out an application or email your resume to hr@technipacinc.com.

TechniPac 31515 Cambria Avenue Le Sueur, MN 56058 Phone: 507-665-6658 Fax: 507-665-2870 Email: hr@technipacinc.com www.technipac.com EOE

ROUTE DRIVER Allied Waste Services seeks FT Route Drivers for residential routes in the Twin City area and suburbs.

WE OFFERExcellent pay Advancement opportunities Benefits-including medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans, long-term disability, shortterm disability, health spending account, dependent spending account, 401k, uniforms, paid holidays, personal and vacation time APPLICANT MUST POSSESClass B (CDL) license w/Air Brake Endorsement Excellent driving record High School Diploma or equivalent Stable employment history 1 year commercial driving experience Knowledge of Twin Cities area and suburbs Excellent communication skills Physical ability to lift 45+# repeatedly Position requires strenuous physical labor with 45+ hours per week in all kinds of weather. Candidate must pass DOT physical and drug screen as well as assessment for essential physical job skills.

If you are interested in joining our team, stop in and fill out an application, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Applications accepted through February 3, 2012.

University of Minnesota Extension seeks applicants for a .75FTE Master Gardener Coordinator for Carver and Scott counties. Bachelor's degree in a related field or four (4) years related experience, including managing people and programs, required. Computer skills for communication and management required. Horticulture experience preferred. Some evening/weekend work and access to transportation for job-related travel. Starting salary $16.00 + DOQ. Applications reviewed February 1, 2012. Apply online. Job description and application at: https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central? quickFind=100294

May call (763) 767-3874 with questions. EOE

Graphic Designer/Multi-Media Specialist The excitement is building at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel. We have an excellent opportunity for a Graphic Designer/Multi-Media Specialist. Responsibilities include develop and execute creative concepts for marketing and promotional materials. Design print advertisements, posters, backlits, signs, and collateral materials. Create billboard layouts. Output materials for media and print vendors to generate finished product.

Placement of all media. Update onsite plasma screens and daktronic boards. Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of design experience. Knowledgeable and highly skilled on a Mac platform in Adobe CS5.5; Adobe Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Experience with preparing files for printer with proficiency in 4-color process. Large format printer experience preferred but not required. Creative portfolio demonstrating proficiencies in publication design and layout. Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects in a very deadline driven environment. Excellent communications skills; ability to take a proactive approach to creative and cross-functional communication. Knowledge of Sales & Marketing principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling product and services.

We also offer an excellent benefits package: 401K, medical with flex plan, dental, life insurance, short and long term disability, on-site daycare.

To apply, please send or fax your cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Department Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel P.O. Box 420 Morton, MN 56270 1.800.WIN.CASH ext. 8106 Fax: 507.697.8112 www.jackpotjunction.com

SUGAR FACTORY WORKERS WANTED!

9813 Flying Cloud Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55347 An Equal Opportunity Employer, m/f/d/v

Sales Positions

PT Teller We are seeking a friendly, dedicated individual to fill a PT Teller Position.

Please call Julie at 952465-0304 or apply in person, or email resume to jchesser@fmcbank.com First Minnetonka City Bank 14550 Excelsior Blvd. Mtka, MN. 55345 EOE

TELEPHONE SALEScalling business owners nationwide from our Jordan office. Leads furnished. 9am-4pm. Earn up to $2000/ week. Call Vern Schwartz, 612810-8097

TRANSPORTATION Boats/Motors

Auburn Manor in Chaska has openings for the following position: PT Dietary Aide, days and evenings available.

See our website for further details. www.auburnhomes.org EOE AAP

1998, Bayliner Capri Fish & Ski boat, 19 ft.

135HP. Inboard, stored inside. Excellent condition $6900. 952-4126417

Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, Prior Lake, has a part-time opening in its housekeeping department.

Typical tasks include, but are not limited to: Cleaning bathrooms, collecting bed linens, making beds, dusting and similar tasks. Competitive wage. for more information, please contact Bro. Bob Roddy, OFM Conv., Director, 952-447-2182, ext. 11.

2001, 17ft. Starcraft, 90HP, Mercury. Excellent condition. $9,000 952-890-2630

Le Bistro Tourville is Looking for Line Servers. Hourly wage based on experience.

Call 952-479-7397 or Come in 104 Pioneer Trail Chaska Part time Office Manager/Customer Service Representative for Farmers Insurance Agency in Shakopee.

Need excellent communication and customer service skills. Proficient in Microsoft office, Outlook and QuickBooks. Insurance license helpful. Flexible hours, approximately 32 a week. If you are interested call 952-445-6170

2006 Crestliner Lsi Angler 2285. Lots of extras. 60 HP Mercury 4 stroke and dual axle trailer. 763-360-6251

PT office help needed for auto accessories shop. Duties: phones, scheduling, invoicing, miscellaneous office tasks. Computer skills, ability to multi-task a MUST. Quickbooks experience preferred.

Send Resume: danielle@ autovisionsmn.com Southwest Eye Care is seeking a PT scribe/receptionist for our growing Chaska office. Duties include assisting doctors with data entry/charting, scheduling appointments, checking in patients, answering phones, insurance billing. Hours include evenings and 1 Saturday/month. Previous experience in a medical setting preferred.

E-mail resume to: info@southwesteyecare.net or Fax to 952-466-3936 StarTribune Newspaper Carrier Needed immediately Shakopee and Chaska, weekend & weekday routes, and PT Sat/Sun Assembly positions (no driving).

For further information see our website at; www.Chaskadelivery.com

2002 Larson 19' FishNSki, SEI 190, 135 HP Outboard, stored indoors. $11,900. or BO, NADA guide suggested $13,945.00, Jon 612730-8116

94 Starcraft, 17ft. Aluminum. Walleye, Bass ½ Console 75hp.

Mariner & 8hp. Kicker. $6500. 612-554-6725 or bsehlers3242@gmail.com

Hydro Stream Vegas.

20'. 200 HP+++. Complete restoration. 5 passenger. A real head turner! $6,900 or all trades welcome. 952215-5421

Part-Time

Jordan Middle Schools is looking for a 7th and 8th grade baseball coach. Responsible for daily coaching duties, including practices, games and clinics. All other coaching duties as assigned by head coach/principal. Send letter and application to Jeff Vizenor, Athletic Director, 600 Sunset Drive, Jordan, MN 55352. Open until filled.

Application materials can be emailed to: jvizenor@jordan.k12.mn.us.

Jordan High School is looking for a 9th Grade Baseball Coach. Responsible for daily coaching duties, including practices, games and clinics.

All other coaching duties as assigned by head coach/principal. Send letter and application to Jeff Vizenor, Athletic Director, 600 Sunset Drive, Jordan, MN 55352. Open until filled.

Application materials can be emailed to jvizenor@jordan.k12.mn.us

Maintenance/Mechanical Person

$ 20.75/hr plus day-one benefits including medical, personal time and flex $$.

Come to work for the nation's leading beet sugar producer in a hands-on, equipment oriented environment.

United Sugars has openings for non-union, full time, limited duration jobs in our Chaska, MN plant. These positions work a minimum of 8 hour shifts. There is currently a union lockout in progress.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a HS Diploma or GED and pass entrance testing, drug testing and criminal background check. Preferred candidates will have manufacturing and industrial facility maintenance background, have hands on electrical experience be able to work in an industrial setting, have a good work ethic and communication skills.

Apply online at: www.dohertyhrdirect.com

Apply online at: www.dohertyhrdirect.com Select Applicant Login Username: unitedsugars Password: applicant Hiring Manager's Email: chaska@unitedsugars.com Equal Opportunity Employer

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The Lutheran Home Campus is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

• Cook • Direct Support Professionals • Home Health Aides • Homemaker • Social Worker • Nursing Assistants For additional information or to apply online, visit The Lutheran Home Association website @ www.tlha.org or call (952)873-2159 An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Cars

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$$ Wanted $$ JUNK CARS Viking Auto Salvage 651-460-6166 2005 black Yamaha R6, 6,000 miles. Yoshimurd customized exhaust.

With OEM cover & tank bra. $5,500. 952-3610142

Motorcycles

1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36' motorhome, great condition, sleeps 6, 60,000 miles, $31,900 or best offer. Call Gary at 952492-1129.

2001 Camper, 32', 5th wheel 2 slideouts, golfcart, shed $14,500. Excellent condition.

Parked on beautiful wooded lot in Zumbrota, 612-720-8683/ 612-5990184

1994 Harley Heritage Softtail, 26300k, all service records avail, extra set of pipes. $7500. Call Mike @ 612-309-6737

2000 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster, wife's bike, never rode, must go. 1300 miles, Lots, lots of extras, mint! $7000. 952-890-0905

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1991 Fleetwood Southwind Motorhome, Class A, 33ft. Only 38k miles!

Smooth runner, fully loaded, sleeps 6, hydraulic leveler, $10,500, 612-669-4172

2007 27' Colorardo RL 5th Wheel, 2 Slide $29,500 or best offer.

507-934-4834 M-F after 5:30

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2005 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan Classic with Vance & Hines pipes.

New tires. 10,895 miles.

Mint condition. $5900 Call (952) 934-7358

Honda style 2007 JMST 250cc Scooter.

1329 miles, original owner, 80 mpg, 4 stroke 2 passenger, $2900.00, call Ray 952-402-9110

Sporting Goods CASH$$ We buy guns SPORTS STOP Shakopee 952-445-5282

Cars 2004 41' SportsCoach Elite. Fully equipped.

23,000K. Well-maintained.

3 slides. $100,000. 952-797-6264

2003 Harley Softtail Deuce Anniversary model.

5500 miles. $13,000. 952-447-4280

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Cars

Cars

1968 T-Bird, 429 automatic, new gas tank, tires, fuel pump, sending unit, brakes. Runs.

Needs Restoration.

Asking $1200. 952-4482015

1976 Chevy Nova hatchback, 305 AT, new tires & exhaust. Runs/ drives great, fun car to drive! $3,000/BO. 952447-8169

1999 Chevrolet Malibu, Blue 108K miles $3500 or BO call 952-496-1428

1994 Toyota Camry 163k miles, 4 cylinder, 4 door. Maroon, 30 + mpg, sunroof, new brakes, good condition. $2750. 952-466-2129

2000 Jaguar XJR. Well maintained. $9700 Silver and black interior, 83,000 miles. Call 612655-6680

Trucks

Trucks

Trucks

1964 Chevy C20, 350 engine, 350 auto tranny, every bolt, nut, part replaced, or sandblasted and painted. 8K. REDUCED- $12,500. 952913-7808

1993 Ford Ranger XLT. 215M. New clutch/ battery, 4 cyl, 5 sp. $1,300.

952-426-5657, Lou

2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 Ext. Cab. 77,XXX perfect cond. Loaded, leather, Bose, 6Disc, Topper and many xtras. $15,700 B/O 612-2030804

Sport Util Vehicles

Vans

2002 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4, 5.4L V-8. Rear bucket seats, new motor. One owner.

Great condition, very clean. $5,199. 612-5542405

1997 Ford Conversion, 244,000 well maintained miles, HD tow package, $1,200.00 OBO, lots new, email for details scottlacher@ hotmail.com 612-2107303

Sport Util Vehicles 2009 Chev Cobalt LT. Purchased/ driven locally, like brand new, 21,000K. Black, Spoiler, PW, PL, Cruise, CD, non-smoker, more! $11,700. 952-215-5421

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142,385 $4,700 612-237-9750

2008 Chevrolet Silverado, 1500 Ext Cab 4X4. $10,000. More at: daverub@att.net or call, text. 612-851-6728

'10 Infiniti QX56, $35,000, Black Ext on Gray Leather, 5.6L V8, low mileage, pristine condition, loaded. 612486-2566

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2002 Ford Expedition, original owner, 4.6 liter, A/C, 6CD, third row seat, no accidents, runs, looks very good. $5,700. 952-270-8292

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1972 rare triple black 'Cuda, with high compression 340 HP. 727 slapstick tranny. Posirearend, PS, bucket seats, Recession reduced!! $42,500. 612804-4074

1976 Classic Cadillac Convertible.

Low mileage. 8 cyl. 440 engine. Complete facts available by calling.

559-435-3751

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2 F style mandolins in great condition. $350.

952-217-7202 2 Ultimate Support speaker stands. Carrying cases included. $50.

952-933-4260 4, trailer wheels ST175/80D13 $40. New, $119. 612-791-4408 4gb (2x2gb) ddr3, 1333mhz laptop memory. Never used, $45.

952-240-1025 55 gallon aquarium complete, $250. 952451-8574 LM 5hp, Honda small engine off pressure sprayer. $50. 612-7914408 AG Felicity bed and books. $120. for all.

952-486-9595 AKC, yellow lab, male.

Dew and shots done. $350. 952-292-7770

Apple laptop iBook G3.

Latest OS excellent condition, $120. 612839-2933 ATV plow, 07 Moose 54" off 07 Canam, $300. 612-581-7904

Bunk beds, blue metal twin over twin. $25. 612817-2430 Couch, coffee table, 2 end tables, 2 lamps, free. rkdpaulson@msn.com

Baby blanket with pastel, variegated. $25.

952-496-2193 Baby's 1st year equipment. Diaper genie, nursing pillow, $30.

952-448-3494 Banjo with case, manuals and tools. $250.

952-226-4822 Bar stools, like new.

Top quality, 3 for $30.

952-496-2493 Bar stools, swivel, upholstered seats, $40/ 4, 952-445-6294 Black leather, Austrailian outback coat. New, $500. 952-448-9313

Dining table, Ethan Allen, two leaves, $100.

952-448-1184 Double stroller, Johnny Jump Up, Jungle Gym, $75. 952-448-3494

Brand new shower door chrome, white 72"x38". $25. 952-873-6610

Electra Lazer 12000 DP power auger, new, gift, $300. 952-447-6315 Electric stove, almond.

Self cleaning, $90. 952226-4822.

Fish house, 5x8, suitcase style, 4 hole, $160.

952-934-5196 Fishouse, one man, with auger, chisel & skies, $135. 952-2392362 Free couch, very ugly, you pickup, 952-4456294

Free loveseat, good size for dorm, 952-4456294 Free, 2 twin beds with headboards. 952-4031560 Gardner deluxe fish tape reel and winder. $15. 952-240-1025 Generator, 5hp, Honda 2500w. Good condition, $175. 952-445-7473 Getzen, trombone with stand, cleaning kit, books. 4yrs, $300. 952448-5225 Hoist, H100 weight machine, floor mat. Great condition, $275. 612801-4694 Ice fishing ice auger, Lazer 8", good blades, $15. 952-583-5716 Kirby heritage II with attachments, $50. 952445-7059 Kitchen table, wood, 6 chairs. 36x48 1 leaf. $50. 952-937-1383

LG Washer, Dryer all inone, no venting needed. $500. 952-492-3068

Rifle or shotgun, walnut stock, blanks. $10. b/o 952-239-2362

Table & 4 chairs, smaller size. $40. 612-4459797

Mens XL black leather jacket. Excellent condition, $20. 952-233-2131

Rocker cushions, 2piece set, ties. Beige, like new, $10. 952-4474961

Table, chairs, round, 40" across. 18" leaf, $150.

952-492-2142

Natural finish table, 4 chairs. 2'x4'. Good condition, $30. 651-3369300 Nikon CoolPix 4600 digital camera. Uses 2 AA $50. 952-200-0052

Round table + table cloth 19+3/4"x26" both. $6. 952-403-1567 Sanitairere vacuum with attachments, $50. 952445-7059

Oak bar stools.

Like new, pair, cash. $150.

952-402-9098

Scrap booking table desk, 2 matching stools, $125. 952-492-2634

Piano, grand, excellent tone, painted black. Can deliver, $500. 952-4454177

Sears 27” TV with remote and rolling stand. $25. 952-303-2692

Piano, Waltham, 1800's you move, excellent condition. $300. 612743-7706

Sizzix, Sidekick Red with 20 cartridges, all for $50. 952-393-4790

Puppy, 11wks, Shitzu mix male. $100 with shots, equipment. 952807-6253

Snow tires, Blizzaks 215/55R16, Mazda 5X114.3mm pattern. Excellent, $250. 952-5835716

Table, conference or desk, oak, 6'x3', $200.

952-937-1822 Television element 40" 1080p HDTV still in box, $350. 952-237-2484 Thermos bottle, S.S. Unbreakable liner, 30oz capacity. New, $8. 952447-4961 Thirty, Nickelodeon 20point passes. Valid 1/22/29; 4/15-6/1. $300.

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TV, Sony Trinitron, CRT 27”, $100. 952-4700180 Twin sheet set, new in package. Twilight color, $8. 952-403-1567 Typewriter, electric.

Swintec 8012, $20. 952445-9797 Typewriter, memory, spell check. Needs ribbon cartridge. Free, 952-447-2691 Weider, home gym.

New, assembled, never used. $86. pickup, 612719-9823

Titan electric heater,like new, $20. b/o 952-2392362

Wheelchair & walker, $180/ both, 952-4470679

Treadmill Proform Crosswalk 495cw, $90.

U pickup, heavy. 952451-8574 LM

Yookidoo discovery dome playhouse, perfect condition. $25.

952-443-2409

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living in ep Did you know?

The following are some fun winter facts, courtesy of the Eden Prairie Historical Society newsletter: 10 percent of the earth lies beneath ice (about the same percent that’s being farmed worldwide) and that glaciers and polar ice store more water than lakes, rivers, groundwater and the atmosphere combined?

The newsletter includes the following quote: “Much has been said detrimental to Minnesota upon this point by irresponsible and designing persons. It is true the temperature two or three times during about two months usually reaches a low degree but in these instances it is for but a few days at a time, while in the meantime a more pleasant climate could not be found.” So promised the 1889 pamphlet Minnesota As It Is, which was published in many languages by the St Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway to encourage immigration.

“Eden Prairie’s latitude on the globe, roughly 44° north, is darned close to that of southern France. Go figure,” the newsletter reports.

Source: edenprairiehistory.org

PHOTOS BY KARLA WENNERSTROM

Nneka and Namdi Obiazor enjoyed s’mores at Rock on Ice Sunday.

Rock on Ice rocks on T

he city of Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Department was able to have Rock on Ice outside on Sunday, although preparing the ice had been difficult with this winter’s warm temperatures. The annual outdoor tradition features s’mores, music by a DJ and ice skating for the whole family.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE EDEN PRAIRIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Anderson Schoolhouse.

This date in EP history Jan. 20, 1857 – James Anderson donates land for the first schoolhouse.

Source: “Eden Prairie Book of Days” by Ernie Shuldheiss

Turn back the page The Jan. 24, 2002, issue of the Eden Prairie News reported that the 2002 legislative session would focus on reconciling a $2 billion shortfall.

“Being a state legislator has probably never been considered an easy job. But come noon Tuesday, when the 2002 session begins, lawmakers may face their mot daunting challenge in a $2 billion budget shortfall,” the story said.

“What once was a bonding year will now include a fullblown budget year,” said Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-42B, Eden Prairie), in the story.

Chloe Sandum of Eden Prairie, 5, showed off her skating form.

MORE ONLINE MO VIS THE EDEN VISIT PRAIRIE NEWS PRA FACEBOOK FAC PAGE FOR A VIDEO.

Marcus K M Kokesh, k 6, of Eden Prairie skated by.

“Paulsen, who represents a large swath of Eden Prairie, gave credit to Gov. Jesse Ventura for bringing forward a list of ideas of how to make up that budget shortfall.

However, until Paulsen sees more specifics of Ventura’s plan, a combination of funding cuts, tax increases and dipping into cash reserves, he didn’t want to pass judgment.”

Source: Eden Prairie News archives

FILE PHOTO

Bowls were ready for last year’s Souper Bowl. This year’s event is Jan. 28.

Dates to remember

Joe helped Ethan Sandum, 8, with his s’more assembly.

Family Pizza and BINGO Night – 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, Eden Prairie Community Center.

Souper Bowl PROP food shelf fundraiser – 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, Central Middle School.

Father and Daughter Sweetheart Dance – 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, The Garden Room, Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road.

Senior Center Valentine Breakfast – 9-11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, Eden Prairie Senior Center.

Chad, Chloe and Stacy Creager came from nearby in Eden Prairie.

Ellie Woolf, 10, attended Rock on Ice at Round Lake Park.

For more information, see the Let’s Go! Calendar on page 14.