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n the fi rst day of school Tuesday, the kids of Gateway Lane chatted excitedly near the bus stop. In many ways it was like any other year for the students, but most in the neighborhood will be getting a new experience at a new school. Because of the boundary change, many children in the neighborhood are going to Oak Point Elementary instead of Cedar Ridge. Oak Point was the new elementary school created as part of the transition the district has made from K-4 to K-6 schools. The school is housed in what was Oak Point Intermediate and shares the building with Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion School. For the Johnson family, who live in the Gateway neighborhood, the change has its ups and downs. New this year is a far longer bus ride, but, Terri Johnson is also glad all three of her girls can be at the same facility. Her daughter, Nicolette starts fi rst grade; Charlotte is a fourth-grader and Rochelle is in the last class of sixth-graders at Oak Point. “I’m kind of happy that my sisters are with me at school,” said Rochelle, as she waited for the school bus on the fi rst day.
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(From left) Charlotte Johnson, 9, Nicolette Johnson, 6, and Rochelle Johnson, 11, pose for a photo before their first day of school at Oak Point Elementary. Last year, both Charlotte and Nicolette attended Cedar Ridge, but were moved to Oak Point as part of the boundary change. Left — The kids from the Gateway Lane neighborhood get on the bus for the first day of school. Many in the neighborhood moved from Cedar Ridge to Oak Point Elementary this year.
City Council OK’s preliminary levy BY KARLA WENNERSTROM editor@edenprairienews.com
The Eden Prairie City Council approved its preliminary tax levy, an increase of 0.91 percent from last year, at its Sept. 6 regular meeting. The 2012 property tax levy for the city of Eden Prairie totals $32,258,990. With the unanimous approval of the City Council Tuesday, that levy can be reduced, but cannot be raised. “We’re basically setting our ceiling tonight,” said City Manager Rick Getschow.
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They may look no different than any other typical Eden Prairie student but the conditions they face may be dire. Few are aware of the fact that there are homeless suburban youth, said Lydia Kihm, executive director of Teens Alone, an organization that works with homeless teens. “Chances are they’re couch-hopping,” said Kihm. “Then those couches start running out.” From there, the homeless teens might turn to living in their car, garage or a place that might not be safe, she added. It’s a situation that organizations like Teens Alone are looking to prevent through a new host-home program that will be starting up this year in the suburbs. An upcoming meeting Sept. 22 at the Eden Prairie Library will provide more details about the program, called the Suburban Host Home program. The program sets up a system where homeless youth can find housing with host families. According to a news release, “after extensive study of housing and services options, the Suburban Host Home Action Council, a grassroots
The proposed budget amount for 2012 is $38,345,174. For the owner of the median value home in Eden Prairie valued at $326,800, the tax impact was expected to be $1,101, up $6 from last year, a change of 0.5 percent. The General Fund budget is set to increase 3.9 percent in 2012 and 2.7 percent in 2013. The city has budgeted for a Fire Department duty crew in this proposal, which adds $140,000 to the budget for 2012 and
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Vern Pennie of Marine on St. Croix points to the list of items to be done and checked off today in his datebook, where he is also making note of important or interesting things to remember. “I can see how later on it will become very helpful,” Vern said. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease before age 65 and believes that the date book will help supplement his memory as it fades. “I’m using it every day now so it becomes completely ingrained,” he said. It’s only one of several habits that he and his wife, Dawn, are working to form as part of a Mayo Clinic program in Eden Prairie for those with mild cognitive impairment. During the day they would participate in one-on-one training on the memory support system, medical disease management, emotional health, exercise and movement and wellness education. In group therapy, participants discuss their lives. “Even with Alzheimer’s, the memor ie s t h at m ade you who
GETTING INVOLVED One notable advantage of the new program is that young people get to choose the host they will be staying with. Additionally, there’s no money involved in taking in the teens.
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Vern Pennie works on brain training as part of the Mayo Clinic program. you are are still in there,” said Dr. Glenn Smith, a clinical neurophysiolog ist sp ecia li zi ng i n Alzheimer’s disease.
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collaboration of youth-serving agencies, local schools, faith organizations and others from the suburban communities, selected the host home program model and turned to youthserving agencies for help in implementation. Avenues for Homeless Youth, which has deep experience coordinating the successful GLBT Host Home Program, is the ‘host’ and guide for the program. Teens Alone, YMCA POINT Northwest and Oasis for Youth in partnership with other youth service providers will provide case management support for the youth in the program.”
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Sept. 11 event at Grace Church Minnesota public sa fety agencies are observing the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks during a Sept. 11 event at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. The free event features a public safety display inside and outside the church, followed by a tribute of the lives lost during the attacks. The public safety displays will be up from noon to 3 p.m. The memorial ceremony is 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Grace Church is at 9301 Eden Prairie Road. For more information, contact Ken Prillaman with the Brooklyn Park Fire Department at (763) 493-8026; or Rick Kline with the Plymouth Fire Department at (763) 509-5121.
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Sept. 11 fundraiser lemonade stand The annual Sept. 11 lemonade stand at 9497 Painters Ridge in Eden Prairie is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11. The stand has raised from about $400 to $1,100 each year for a variety of causes in remembrance of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Eden Prairie’s Van Donkersgoed and Ann Farrell posed last year with photos of what they looked like when they started the lemonade stand.
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NEW BRIDGE FOR RILEY CREEK
What not to wear Accessorizing a successful year at EPHS
The city of Eden Prairie lowered a bridge from Highway 212, over Riley Creek. The bridge will connect trails the city is in the process of installing. The 70-foot-long bridge was installed last week near Riley Lake.
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Man sentenced in fraud scheme Last week, the second of two brothers (including one from Eden Prairie) was sentenced for orchestrating a $4 million mortgage fraud scheme that defrauded 24 area lenders. According to a news release, “United States District Court Judge Ann D. Montgomery sentenced Baretta Dean Bork, age 35, of Mound, to 60 months in prison on one count of conspiracy to commit mortgage fraud through the use of wires and income tax refund fraud. Bork, who was charged on Jan. 31, 2011, along with his brother, Xavier Willis Bork, pleaded guilty on March 9, 2011. On Aug. 26, 2011, Xavier Bork, age 32, of Eden Prairie, was sentenced to 60 months on one count of conspiracy to commit mortgage fraud through the use of wires and income tax refund fraud. He also pleaded guilty on March 9, 2011. “In their plea agreements, the defendants admitted that between December of 2003 and
March of 2008, they engaged in a scheme that resulted in more than $4 million in losses to mortgage lenders. The brothers worked as loan offi cers through several mortgage brokerage companies located primarily in the Mankato area.”
EP man killed in plane crash Robert Kooiman, 80, of Eden Prairie was killed Monday after his plane crashed around 3 p.m., about a quarter of a mile away from the Winsted Airport in McLeod County. Both Robert, the pilot, and his passenger Randall Kooiman, 54, were flown to Hennepin County Medical Center that same afternoon, where, according to authorities at the McLeod County Sheriff’s office, Randall is in stable condition. The plane, a Hoffmann HK 36R Super Dimona, had left from Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie. The FAA is now investigating the cause of the crash.
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Students heading back to school are asked to follow a few rules for what to bring – and what not to bring – into the halls of Eden Prairie High School. “The whole premise of a student handbook and the things we list in there is to create the safest, most respectful and most productive learning environment that we can,” said Principal Conn McCartan. We asked McCartan for the top five items from that portion of the handbook that students should watch out for. The fi rst two come under the category of safety, he said: 1) Weapons – McCartan pointed out that even some everyday items like scissors are included because they can be used in a way that could harm someone. 2) Chemicals, and paraphernalia used to consume chemicals, are not allowed. Next, McCartan lists “respect” as the reason for the following advice: 3) Wording on shirts, supplies and accessories shouldn’t be lewd or vulgar. Lastly, he cites a few items related to the idea of creating a productive learning environment. 4) Although cell phones are allowed, they can’t be on when you’re in an academic environment like a classroom. McCartan said the idea of students having cell phones is a major change in just the past few years. “Obviously you can have it on your person,” McCartan said, “but you don’t want to have it turned on in a classroom.” They shouldn’t be thinking about who just texted them when they’re trying to learn something in class, he
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EPHS fun facts Eden Prairie High School is the second largest High School in the state, next to Wayzata. Principal Conn McCartan said that as long as he has been at the High School, it has had “either the most or second most National Merit semi-finalists of any school in the state.” EPHS has won the Minnesota State High School League’s Challenge Cup as the best activities program in the state for five of the eight years the program has been in place. “We won it again this past year, making it four years in a row,” McCartan said. Source: Principal McCartan
said. 5) In the fall, even when it gets warm, it’s important to dress like you’re going to school and not like you’re going to the beach, McCartan said. At the same time, hooded sweatshirts and hats were discouraged after a lockdown at the school, when students were difficult to identify on a videotape. “As a result there was a move to have students take their hats off,” McCartan said. Originally it was an issue of safety, but it has morphed into an issue of readiness. McCartan said that hats are often worn by young men when they don’t take a shower and get ready for school. “When you enter a building, you take your hat off so you can fully engage the world,”
McCartan said. “You’re coming here to get some work done, so take your hat off.” McCartan said that at the high school, students generally show up with pens, pencils and a notebook and learn the particulars of what’s needed in each class on the first day. Some students who are taking online classes in addition to their regular classes can bring their own laptop, although they must register it with the school. It might seem obvious that some items listed in the handbook would be a no-no, like nunchucks. McCartan added that a school policy almost always reflects a specific historical event, however, “In my eight years, we haven’t had to take nunchucks off anybody,” he said.
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Boots & Boas Also new for the Eden Prairie News this year is our sponsorship, with Savvy.mn magazine and St. Francis Regional Medical Center, of the Boots & Boas 5K Run/Walk, which is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Purgatory Creek Park. Cost is $35. A portion of the proceeds will go to Cornerstone and the Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women. Download a registration form at swnewspapers.com or learn more by contacting Mark Weber at (952) 445-3333 or mweber@swpub.com. sions, which now appears on page two. Readers’ stories about how Sept. 11, 2001, affected them appear in this issue. Another opportunity to get involved in the newspaper this year is the “ask the candidates” series that starts today on this page. Today you asked candidates for School Board if they would support maintaining the current governance system of the Eden Prairie School District. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you throughout the coming year. Thank you for your continued support of the Eden Prairie News.
Torture. Pure torture. I made my suppose it was the annual Minnesota nature of the job, State Fair living out of a small pilgrimage this trailer going from year on a lovely, late dusty town to dusty Friday afternoon town. last week. So I made that walk The State Fair is among the lights and full of examples of sounds and rides and the old adage, “The games with great more things change, trepidation. the more they stay But the great the same.” And midway has changed – that’s a good thing and changed big time. LIFE IN EDEN where the State Fair First, the young is concerned. men and women I begin each fair calling you to play the same way, heading straight their carnival games look like to the cow barn to purchase a models from Abercrombie and chocolate shake from the eager and Fitch. Clean and pressed, why friendly University of Minnesota wouldn’t I hand over $40 to win a students who are majoring in gecko the size of minivan? cows. I didn’t know there was And that forty? Would get me a cow major, but when you see about four balls to throw at the the animals, their size and all unbreakable pie plates. The games the strange parts they have, it is are pricey to be sure. I did see certainly understandable. plenty of young people walking I consider the shake a great value around the fair with one of those at $4. (No mother, they don’t sell stuffed behemoths riding on nickel ice cream cones anymore, their shoulders so winning was a sigh.) possibility. The animal barns and the young What I really wanted to see were people who are there to hopefully the rides. My favorite was always win a ribbon or two likely look the the Tilt-A-Whirl. If you picked the same today as 70 years ago. In dirty right cart you could really create jeans, they are excited, exhausted some insane spinning and a great, and constantly shoveling up fun ride. If you picked a dud, you droppings to keep the animals clean could take the time to write your and ready for showing. mother a letter. I often wonder why that I found the Tilt-A-Whirl and chocolate shake tastes so good the Scrambler, old favorites. But every year. I’d like to think it’s as I got further down I noticed a because I am starving by the shift in ride design. Far from fun time I make it to that part of the and thrilling, the rides at the back fairgrounds. Or perhaps those kids of the midway seemed diabolical from the University really know and horrifying. They had names their shakes. My hunch however, is like “Zipper,” “Death Ride” and that the ever-present manure odor “Cranker.” makes the cool chocolate all the It appeared to take teams of better. carnival employees to strap riders Even though the seed art doesn’t into the buckets and cages where change much year to year, I did they would spend minutes being enjoy seeing a portrait of Lady tortured, pulled, twisted, bounced Gaga out of dipper gourd and wheat and launched. I seriously got seeds. The althea seeds for her lips woozy just watching people ride. were a nice touch. Very realistic. The screams went from yaaay to But with a bag of mini-donuts in aarrggh in seconds. Yet the rides hand I did do something I haven’t seemed to be full each time. done since 1998. I took a deep, I don’t need to do the midway cleansing breath and slowly made next year. Once a decade or so to my way down the midway. see if there is anything I need to It’s important to note that when I experience is plenty. I tell you, that was a boy, any walk down a carnival little walk almost made me pass on or fair midway was an unnerving my annual pickle on a stick. proposition. Some of the men, Almost. barkers they were called, were a Eden Prairie resident Steve bit intimidating. They often looked Stromberg’s humor column appears a little unclean and unwashed. I twice monthly.
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“Do you support maintaining the School Board’s current governance policy?” This week’s question comes from Sue Henry of Eden Prairie: The Eden Prairie News is asking the candidates for Eden Prairie School Board a series of questions throughout the election season. If you’d like to submit a question to be asked as part of this series, please e-mail it to editor@edenprairienews. com. Our question this week was: “Do you support maintaining the School Board’s current governance policy?”
Karla Bratrud “We’ve had problems with coherent governance. Too much money has been spent on consultants and there have been few repercussions for noncompliance with the policies. However, the idea behind governance – clearly defining the roles of the superintendent and board – is a good one. Karla If all parties commit Bratrud to transparency and accountability, this model could work. If not, it’s time to move on. We need to spend less time discussing policies and more time discussing education.”
Dave Espe
B o a r d ’s c u r r e n t governance policy. However, I believe it needs to be continually updated and reviewed as the district and the School Board evolve. I would be open to a discussion of pros and cons John of the best set of govEstall ernance policies for the School Board. I would suggest that this analysis include the perspective of Eden Prairie community members.”
Tim Fox “I support continuing the School Board’s current governance policy. I believe it provides a good mechanism for keeping the board memb ers focu sed at the right level of engagement in managing the district. It also provides a consistent mea ns a nd met ho dolog y for communicating Tim expectations to the Fox administration and determining whether those expectations have been met. It can only be effective, however, if the board holds the administration to a strict measure of compliance.”
Derek Gunderson
“Current board operations under governance are at issue, not the model. The model is clear – the board is in charge and delegates authority to the superintendent. Board focus should be on achievi ng resu lts a nd m a i nt a i n i n g direct communications with stakeholders. Policies should state what should a nd shou ld n’t b e Dave done. Policies should Espe outline the process for superintendent evaluation by clearly stating expected outcomes and their quantifiable measurement. When elected, I will ensure this approach is rigorously followed.”
“I do support maintaining the School Board’s current governance policy. The board needs the ability to manage the district from the 10,000-foot level while not getting bogged down in smaller issues. The superintendent allows the board this opportunity, maintaining a cohesive Derek working relationGunderson ship with the new superintendent should be a top priority. A good relationship helps everyone with the ultimate goal: providing top quality education to all students of Eden Prairie.”
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Prairie School Board – needs a set of rules, bylaws, or a governance policy. Without it, roles become blurred and me eti ngs c a n de scend i nto chaos. Are there some people unhappy with it? Probably. But that can be said about any policy. At this time, I feel that the current document Bill probably serves the Lapadat most people in the best ways. And the key terms here are ‘most’ and ‘best.’”
Holly Parker “Successful governance occurs on ly when ad m i n i st r at ion a nd board fulfill their roles while respecting each other’s responsibilities. The board must fulfill its responsibility: r epr e s ent i n g t he com mu nit y a nd holding administration accountable for fu l ly consideri ng Holly community values Parker and expectations. Governance also requires administration to fulfi ll its role: using its knowledge and expertise to ensure student success. However, effective governance only occurs when both commit to open, honest dialogue and collaboration. I’m committed to seeing governance work in EP.”
Kim Ross “I support coherent governance because it provides a comprehensive and systematic way for the Eden Prairie School Board to guide and monitor operations and results of the district. It ensures that the board reviews operations in all functional areas and, more importantly, moniKim tors results in all Ross subject areas rather than focusing only on areas subject to standardized tests. While board policies can and should evolve, the model provides a strong, stable foundation for effective governance.”
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Terri (a columnist for the Eden Prairie News) asked Charlotte what she thought of her new teacher. “I don’t know yet,” said Charlotte. Charlotte’s teacher is moving from fi fth to fourth grade, noted Terri. “She’ll have a great perspective on what they’ll need to know in preparing for the next grade,” she added. Teachers at the new school are from all over the district. Nicolette’s teacher is coming from Eden Lake, for instance. Charlotte, who will be in fourth grade, has two friends from her Cedar Ridge class, one that she’s been with since kindergarten, noted
HOW WAS YOUR BACK-TO- SCHOOL EXPERIENCE? COMMENT ONLINE. www.edenprairienews.com Terri. Though the kids are on the bus longer and no longer will be able to bike to school, Terri has an easier day since all three girls are at the same site. “For us the later bus stop helps because we do our school work in the morning.” The Johnsons’ neighbor Dipali Amin, also has two boys heading to Oak Point this year. “A change is always tough but so far everything has been running smoothly,” said Amin. Communication has
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MAINTAINING INDEPENDENCE For those with early cognitive impairment and the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers, the Mayo Clinic offers the program, called “HABIT” – Healthy Action to Benefit Independence and Thinking. The idea is that habits formed can compensate for a decline in mental functioning and help people maintain independence, according to information from the Mayo Clinic. “Our program is simply to help people in the program be as independent as they can for as long as they can,” Smith said. He said, for example, one
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$110,000 in 2013. City wages are also proposed to increase 2.55 percent in 2012, which “includes a 2 percent increase, step increases and a new police officer in 2012,” according to a report to the City Council. “We’ve been studying this throughout the year,” said Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens, “We are comfortable with the
been really good in terms of changes that have been made to the playground and the new teacher, she said. Both boys also have teachers from Eden Lake. Amin checked in after the boys’ fi rst day of school. “I think it went well,” she said. Her youngest had initially been “a little down” and hadn’t wanted to go to school because he was afraid of getting lost. “They came home and they seemed pretty happy,” she said. “I did ask him at the end of the day and he said he was fi ne and didn’t have any issues.” The Amins and Johnsons are among 1,000 students making changes to new schools this year. “We just stayed very openminded about it,” said Terri
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“That’s really significant, some of these kids are coming out of foster care and have always been placed,” noted Kihm. In addition to background checks, participants in the host program go through training in October. Kihm said she would love to have 20 homes in the suburban area to possibly serve as hosts for the program. In Minneapolis, the Avenues for Homeless Youth has about 10 teens housed in the program at a time, said Deborah Loon, the program’s executive director. Anyone with an extra room can act as a host, said Loon.
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Volunteer Hosts – people willing and able to provide safe, supportive housing for youth Action Council Members – people with time and skills to help run the program, raise awareness and raise support
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Donate online at www.suburbanhosthome.org or make checks payable to Avenues for Homeless Youth. Designate the Suburban Host Home Program on your online donation or check. Mail your check to 1708 Oak Park Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55411. The hosts receive regular support from a program manager and receive help from case managers, she noted. Once a month there’s a meeting with the entire group, just to check on how things are going.
“It’s a very effective and very supportive, nurturing way to provide temporary housing,” said Loon. In some cases lifelong relationships emerge from the experience.
reason people end up losing the ability to live independently is that they can’t keep track of their medications. With the memory support system, the HABIT participants make a list of medications to take, and check them off as they take them, so it is less likely that they would take the medication twice. Seniors also lose the ability to live on their own because of a fall or injury, he said. The HABIT program includes yoga and other exercise to help participants maintain their balance and flexibility. This is the third year Summit Place in Eden Prairie has hosted the program, which continues through Sept. 12. It’s the only location beyond the Mayo Clinic in Rochester
where it has been of fered, Smith said.
proposal staff has come forward with.” During a workshop before the meeting, Tyra-Lukens said that she was pleased with how staff worked to keep increases low while providing the same level of service. A public hearing and budget discussion is set for the City Council meeting on Dec. 6. The City Council is expected to hear more details about the budget in the coming months as well. During the workshop,
FORMING A HABIT Pennie is a retired secondgrade teacher and also a star pupil, Smith said. “He hasn’t given me any gold stars yet, though,” Pennie jokes. Pennie was on the fifth day of the 10-day program. Another part of his day involved brain training. In one computer game, he worked to identify sounds more and more quickly. The program is designed to help seniors process information more efficiently, especially auditory information, Smith said. Later in the day, Vern and Dawn would take a yoga class, laughing as they tried the dif-
Brad Aho said he would prefer to see more details in October, rather than November.
POSSIBLE FRANCHISE FEE The City Council also heard about the Budget Advisory Commission’s report on fi lling a $2 million funding gap for the city’s capital improvement program. The BAC concluded that electric and gas franchise fees would be the most fair, equitable option for raising the funds on an ongoing basis.
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Early estimates show Eden Prairie enrollment declining As of last week, the Eden Prairie School District had an estimated 9,448 students enrolled, down 276 from the total of 9,724 in the 2010-2011 school year. Enrollment figures are not official until October, but the dip is in line with estimates from Minnetonka which show an additional 120 Eden Prairie families enrolled in the district this year. Total enrollment in Minnetonka is about 9,025. “ T hat nu mber cha nges d a i l y,” c au t i o n e d J a n e t Swiecichowski, Minnetonka’s executive director of commuJohnson. The change would not have been their fi rst choice, but they want their kids to
“It’s a very intense commitment, needless to say,” said Loon. At the same time, it doesn’t have to be a lifelong commitment. Participants can opt out of the host program if it doesn’t work out. “They don’t need to make the commitment forever,” said Loon. There are youth this is not set up for, those with severe chemical issues, for instance, said Loon. However, for a 17- or 18-yearold who wants to fi nish school and live in a safe place, “This may be a really good option for them.” Kihm estimated there may be about 200 teenagers in the area who are homeless or on the
nications. Eden Prairie’s enrollment has been declining for years, though recently has remained stable thanks in part to increases from students who might have attended private school. The largest classes at Eden Prairie High School have g raduated, a nd genera l ly smaller classes of students are coming in. However, a number of parents dismayed by the district boundary changes have said they would leave Eden Prairie for other districts, which could account for the increase in Minnetonka. be resilient, she added. “Change happens in life so that’s the bottom line. I support Eden Prairie
verge of being homeless. One of the goals for Teens Alone is to keep kids safely sheltered with their families, and, 90 percent of the time, they can work to keep families together, she said. But, for those kids who can’t be reunified, short-term, “those are the kids we need to help,” she said. Homeless teenagers may have jobs ; they may be on sports teams. Kihm said she remembers one girl from a local high school that had a pet kitten “and every day she had to fi nd a safe place for her kitten to stay during the day.” Out of 100 homeless kids you have 100 different stories, but in many of the cases it boils down to parents with mental hea lt h or chemic a l hea lt h
Eden Prairie’s enrollment 2005-06
9,897
2006-07
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2007-08
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2008-09
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2009-10
9,718
2010-11
9,724
2011-12
*9,448
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schools and whatever I can do to help make it a better place.”
issues. Additionally, Kihm said there have been cases where families are doubled up in whatever housing they can fi nd. The oldest kid has to fend for themselves. In other situations, kids are kicked out when their parent enters a new marriage or relationship. She said that 87 percent of homeless young people want to stay in their home community. “We know that they’re going to do way better if they can stay around their friends that they know, their job, that math teacher that acknowledges them and misses them if they’re not there. We just know that they’re going to be more successful if they stay in their home community.”
ferent poses. Smith said it takes 21 days to form a habit. The Mayo Clinic staff offers a structured, intensive program, training the couple to continue the habits at home. Smith said that some patients with changes in their brain that would indicate a cognitive impairment, didn’t develop dementia. “Some people are resilient to the changes in their brain,” Smith said. The hope is that participants in the HABIT program can also disconnect functional impairment from the physical impairment. “Many times when they get the diagnosis, they’re told, ‘And there’s nothing we can do,’” Smith said. “But there’s plenty you can do.”
For more information about the HABIT program, contact the Alzheimer’s Association
Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter (www.alz.org) or call (507) 266-5100.
A possibility discussed was a $2.50 franchise fee on electric and gas bills each month, but no fee level had been set. The City Council directed staff to continue to look into the idea of a franchise fee. A proposal is expected to be brought to a future City Council meeting. “I think it’s a prudent way to do it. … It’s up to us to create a plan for the future,” said Council Member Sherry Butcher. “And our future’s close,” said
City Council Member Ron Case, pointing out with a laugh that the “future” in the “Back to the Future II” movie was 2015. Mayor Tyra-Lukens said she respected the work that had gone into the bipartisan Budget Advisory Commission’s report. Council Member Brad Aho said that whether it’s a fee or a tax, it’s still money out of people’s pockets. “It’s extremely important that we communicate the rea-
son for this and make sure people understand why we’re looking at this tool,” he said.
Five healthy habits Dr. Glenn Smith of the Mayo Clinic recommended the following healthy habits for people with an early cognitive impairment. 1) Develop a system with a date book or planner that can substitute for your memory. 2) Exercise daily. HABIT participants take exercise and wellness classes like yoga. 3) Stay socially engaged. Some of the options HABIT participants have include group therapy opportunities and joining a Facebook group. 4) Get mental exercise, remembering that all mental exercise is not the same. Visit sharpbrains.com for more information on research-based brain training. 5) Eat right. Source: Dr. Glenn Smith, Mayo Clinic
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED The public hearing regarding United Health Group’s plans for a 71-acre office complex near Shady Oak Road were postponed to the City Council’s Sept. 20 meeting. The proposal is for four of fice buildings including a total of 1,481,700 square feet.
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Margaret W. (Jason) Nelson Margaret Nelson, 83, of Eden Prairie, formerly of Lake Minnetonka area, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. Celebration of Life is Saturday, Sept. 10 from 2-4 p.m., Washburn-McReavy Eden Prairie Chapel. 952-975-0400.
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Coldwell Banker Burnet has presented two Eden Prairie High School seniors a Ralph Burnet Scholarship. According to a news release, “this annual scholarship program is offered locally to graduating high school seniors who are the son or daughter of a Coldwell Banker Burnet Home Services sales associate or full-time employee. The scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, extra-curricular activities and scores on college entrance exams.” T he 2 011 Ra lph Bu r net Scholarship recipients from Eden Prairie include: “Adam Siegel of Eden Prairie is the son of Marty Siegel, sales associate with Coldwell Banker Burnet’s Edina Regional office. Adam is a graduate of Minnehaha Academy where he was a member of the National Honor Society and
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a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. He was also the Varsity Alpine Ski Team captain, sailing team member, student leader of the Minnehaha Academy Wylde Life Youth Ministry and founder of the Student Chinese Language Club. Adam was a school tutor and also traveled to Haiti to volunteer at an orphanage following the earthquake in 2010. Adam plans to attend the College of William and Mary in Virginia.” “Claire Willeck of Eden Prairie is the daughter of Bonnie Willeck, a sales associate with Coldwell Banker Burnet’s Minneapolis Lakes office. Claire graduated from Eden Prairie High School where she was a National Honor Society and Key Club member and holds varsity letters in volleyball, basketball and softball. Outside of school she volunteers as a youth clinic instructor for volleyball and softball. Claire plans to attend Carlton College.”
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Family Center offers classes The Eden Prairie Family Center offers the following family and parenting classes: Preschool registration: Family Center Preschool, Spanish Preschool and Partners Preschool have two-, three- and four- day preschool options available. There will be an
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Suzanne Forde and Kelly Kielb, both of Eden Prairie, recently graduated from the University of North Dakota. Forde graduated with a bachelor of science in education from the College of Education and Human Development. Kielb graduated cum laude from the College of Education and Human Development with a bachelor of science in education.
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The Eden Prairie Council for the Gifted and Talented (EPCGT) will be meeting at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie. The Eden Prairie Council for the Gifted and Talented (EPCGT) is an all-volunteer parent group offering support for parents of high ability children. The next EPCGT meeting will be devoted to offering support to parents who may have questions related to their gifted child. According to a news release, “We will discuss summer successes (or failures) and concerns heading into the new school year. Bring your questions regarding advocating for your child, providing the right amount of academic challenge, developing social and emotional connections, perfectionism, underachievement and more for discussion. We will also be soliciting feedback on the activities and direction of the group for the upcoming year.”
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What moved you on 9/11? “What kind of world have I brought you in to? What will your future be like?” And 10 years later, I still wonder.
The events of 9/11 – three numbers seared into our minds – changed our country and our lives. The tragedies of Sept. 11, 2001, sent the United States to war, dramatically changed air travel, slowed the world’s economy, spawned hate crimes, and put us in mourning for the more than 2,700 persons who died as a result of the terrorist attacks. This newspaper asked southwest area readers to describe how they were changed by 9/11, and here’s what they had to say:
Heidi Keyho Victoria
My thoughts that morning as I got up were “It’s my birthday today, and I’m meeting my new doctor.” And I was wondering if I would hear from my two oldest sons – my youngest was coming over after work. I poured myself a cup of coffee, turned on the TV, and was forever changed. I was frozen with shock. What was I watching? It was ‘Oh my God, what is happening?’ You forget where you are, and your surroundings. I called someone – don’t remember who. It was days before things started making sense. I was praying and praying for the people and families. For the fi rst three to six months, people I would meet showed kindness to one another. The anger and rudeness was gone. People were very polite. I thought “W hy does it take something like this to change people towards one another?” We never know when God is going to call us.
Jan Geis, 73 Chaska
When I see a shooting star When I see a shooting star, I close my eyes and indulge in a little wish, and when I blow the wispy seeds off a dandelion, I stop for a moment and hope for something trivial. And when the sun rises and marks the day as Sept. 11, I bow my head in prayer. But this prayer isn’t about some small thing, not about something trivial. It’s a prayer of sorrow, gratitude, and hope. Deep in my mom’s closet are stacks of old newspapers chronicling the attack. When I see pictures of anguished faces, of America’s twin towers in flames, and read about the raw pain of a nation … grief wells up in me. And yet, I can walk out of the closet and back into a blessed life of normality. I look at the American flag hanging on my wall before I go to sleep. Oh, I feel gratitude. It’s unimaginable that so much hatred could cause the kil ling of thousands: we all live with a bit more fear in our hearts than a decade ago. But we also found courage, solidarity, and a renewed faith in God. Because of this, I continue to hope: never again.
Michelle Jablonsky Jordan High School, Age 14
Sharing values with people around world I am a teacher of immigrants in Minneapolis, interacting with adults from all over the world. Since 1999, one of my roles has been to be an English and citizenship teacher. I act as a cultural
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Patriotism in flight Chaska resident Josh Hed took a photo of a bald eagle in flight just north of St. Bonifacius, and later added the U.S. flag “as a tribute to this great country.” He submitted the photo illustration for the 9/11 essay project. broker, explaining idiosyncrasies of American culture to these newcomers. In discussing 9/11 (part of the citizenship curriculum), it’s often necessary to explain how life changed in America since that fateful day. These discussions have changed me. I realize how fortunate I am to live in the United States. Many students come from war-torn countries where individual rights and security are unknown. Here we view it as our God-given way of life. I am all too aware that there are peace-loving people in every country. Just because a student is from Afghanistan or Iraq or Somalia does not mean that person is a violent terrorist. Many of my students have suffered great tragedy. I am more proud of my American heritage than ever; more conscious of the value of our Constitution and Bill of Rights; more grateful for those who defend our country and our rights. Nine-eleven stirred up all of these values in me. I share them daily with people from around the world.
Julie Tewinkel Sharpe Carver
One mother helping another I was working at home in my office listening to the radio when I heard an airplane had crashed in New York City. I turned on the television and watched in horror, as the events of the day unraveled. No one knew what to expect or who was responsible for the attacks on the twin towers. They issued warnings about large cities and shopping centers, especially the Mall of America. I couldn’t concentrate on work and decided to go to the Eden Prairie shopping center. As I was going up the escalator, a Muslim family, father, mother and two sons began their descent on the down escalator opposite me. The mother wore the traditional Muslim dress with a hijab covering her body, head and face. The mother and youngest son stepped on the escalator and the father followed. The oldest son stopped, terrified of the moving stairs. The father, mother and youngest son went down, as the oldest stood frozen in fright, at the top of the escalator. The mother, young son and father, now at the bottom of the escalator realized what had happened and began shouting in their native tongue
for the son to come down. The boy, about 7, was franticly screaming. I was now at the top of the escalator near the frightened boy, as a crowd of people gathered around him. I’m not sure if I reacted from so many years of being around young children, I certainly didn’t think through my actions. I went to the boy, put one arm around his chest, grabbed the escalator railing with the other hand and nudged him onto the fi rst step. As I held him tight, I felt his little heart beat rapidly. About half way down the father entered the up escalator and both mother and father were shouting at me. Soon we were at the bottom of the escalator. I was greeted with words I could not understand. Our body language said it all. I was one mother helping another mother. On that fateful day of the attack I didn’t see a family from another country or know the attack on the twin towers was Muslim terrorists; I saw a family from another country shopping and a young boy in distress. I still believe we live in the land of opportunity. With the current political climate, the influence of money, and bias in the courts, I am worried our freedom is at risk. My hope is it’s not too late.
Dianne Corder Eden Prairie
Still wondering a decade later The Midwestern skies were a perfect blue on Lake Susan Drive in Chanhassen on Sept. 11, 2001. I had just put my first-grade son on the bus bound for Chanhassen Elementary. I also had a toddler by the hand and a newborn on my hip. I tuned in just as the fi rst airplane hit the twin towers in NYC. I saw the second one slam into the second tower and my mind couldn’t grasp what I was watching. Was this a promo for some extreme action movie??? I sat glued to the TV the entire day. What was happening? Should I pick my son up from school? If the terrorists went after our country’s fi nancial and governmental centers for maximum impact, would they hit the heart of a small town next? My mind was racing and thinking terrible thoughts. It felt as though the sky was a giant door that closed up. All flights were suspended and the only sounds above were military airplanes on patrol. I looked at my two young daughters and thought,
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I remember the beautiful day and then seeing images of the World Trade Center burning on television. How a small kernel of fear started to take hold knowing my daughter was in training for her first job just three blocks away from that building now on fi re. I wanted to receive as much information as possible, so I turned on the radio as well. That station was speculating that the planes could have been carrying anthrax. Now my fear was starting to take control. What could I do? How could I help? I could only pray that God would keep her safe. She called me late that afternoon and told me of how they felt the impact three blocks away. How her desk slid back and forth when each plane hit the World Trade Center. How over the loudspeaker, they were instructed to remain at their desks. She told her friend, I’m not sure what is happening, but we are leaving now. Once on the sidewalk, there already was a lot of debris flying around. They saw on a storefront window a television viewing exactly what all of us were watching. With no sound they assumed we were under attack. How they ran in terror when others shouted, “The fi rst tower is falling.” When I remember 9/11 these vivid memories return and it feels more recent than 10 years ago. It is important to honor and remember those who lost their lives on that day, and later because of responding to the events of that day. Our history changed with that event. The elusive safe and secure feeling is gone. We have all been changed by that historical day.
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A little boy’s hands and heart I was a special-education assistant, walking down the hallway at Five Hawks Elementary with a fi rst-grader. There were whispers from the adults as I passed by the school library. I noticed a small TV and thought it was odd for it to be on. I paused and witnessed the second plane crash through the twin towers as the first one was still on fi re. I took that little boy’s hand and continued to walk to his speech therapy. He was a child with autism. I had no idea what I had just witnessed. I just felt a somber mood within every hallway we walked down. Tears were hidden behind a “normalcy mask,” while phone calls were made by the staff to make sure their families were OK, and parents called to pick up their children. We all upheld our responsibilities for our students, staying calm and continuing the day’s activities. The school day ended with so many unanswered questions. We were all shocked and confused. Understanding the reality of that infamous day, 9/11/2001, I’ve often reflected on holding that little boy’s hand. He couldn’t speak, but somewhere in his innocent heart he felt
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The attacks of 10 years ago did change my world view. There is a lot of evil and hate in this world. Ten years ago, we saw the worst of it. There is a lot of good in this world, too. Evil and hate need to be confronted in an effective way. My world view is clearer now in that the good people of this planet can get along. If we can overcome the evil and hateful people and make sure we have honest and effective leaders, the world will be a better place. I think we should vote for the best candidate and be on the watch for evil, hateful and criminal activities and make the call when you see it. I think it’s best if people get involved with making their community a better place, not always expecting someone else to do it. I think it is time to re-evaluate how we do things. An updated and effective business model in most areas would be a good thing. My sense of security is changed some. I hope for the best, but it may be a good idea to be prepared for the worst. It may be the way to go in case of emergencies. My life is changed, as I am on the watch for suspicious activity more now than before 10 years ago. I am also more active in volunteering for my community and charitable organizations.
Steve Pany Prior Lake
Nothing could divide nation after attacks “Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson How insightful this American treasure was, how true this quote is. For me 9/11 was more than an inhuman attack on the innocent. It was two of the greatest messages this world would ever know. First: WE ARE NOT ALONE! Days after the attacks newspaper pictures and video clips show the world mourning with us, their outcry of rage not unheard. The news at times paints the picture that the world dislikes the American attitude, yet when we needed our friends and allies the most, they were there for us. Second: WE WILL RISE! Our country did not ask for this and did not deserve this yet when we were attacked without warning or chance to prepare, we triumphed. Americans were helping and sacrificing for fellow Americans. Religion, political differences or race could not divide our country that day ... we were all Americans. I am allowed to write this because of the history that is America. America is the great experiment and is the greatest achievement in history. I am so proud and honored to be part of our American story.
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THE FIRST DAY
The first day of school was Tuesday for students around Eden Prairie. Here, Chad Petersen and Rhea May drop off Rowan Petersen at Eden Lake Elementary for her first day of kindergarten.
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Ayanle Said drops off Mohamed Nur for his first day of school at Eden Lake Elementary.
Approximately 9,448 students are enrolled in EP schools this year. The total number of teachers in the district is 658 and a total of 760 other staff members serve at the district.
ENGAGEMENTS Katie McQuillan and Michael Harper announce their engagement and upcoming wedding on Oct. 22, 2011, at Pax Christi Catholic Community in Eden Prairie. Michael is the son of Jim and Wanda Harper of Farmington. He is a graduate of Farmington High School and Iowa State
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Women of Today plan busy week The Eden Prairie Women of Today (EPWT) are celebrating Minnesota Women of Today Week from Sept. 10-17. All are invited to the following events: On Saturday, Sept. 10, EPWT kick off the week with its Adopta-Highway Clean-up on Hennepin Town Road at 10 am followed by lunch at Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amico & Sons at noon. Next up is Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Safety on Monday, Sept. 12, at Round Lake Park. EPWT will do a warm-up walk at 5:30 p.m. followed by a free womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s selfdefense course with Krav Maga Chaska. On Wednesday, Sept. 14, Judy Nelson from the Sojourner Project will present on domestic violence at 7 p.m. at Star Bank in Eden Prairie. Bring a pair of new flip-flops (any size) to donate to the Sojourner Project. On Thursday, Sept. 15, EPWTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lively monthly meeting will be preceded by a free dinner. The meeting is a great way to see the range of activities EPWT is involved in and the collective enthusiasm of the members. They will also be gathering items for Eden Prairie schools that night. Put on your party hat for one
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Time to register for Alma Mater Trotter Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to register for the Foundation for Eden Prairie Schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; third annual Alma Mater Trotter, set for Saturday, Sept. 24, beginning at Aerie Stadium at Eden Prairie High School. FEPS is a nonprofit â&#x20AC;&#x153;with a mission to support and enhance the legacy of excellence in Eden Prairie Schools.â&#x20AC;? The Alma Mater Trotter fundraiser features a 5k run/walk at 8:30 a.m. and one-mile kids fun run at 9:30 a.m. Registration and volunteer information can be found at FoundationforEPSchools.org or by calling (952) 975-7205.
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5K to beneďŹ t Project Honduras International Health Service of Minnesota, a locally based nonprofit, is having its first annual 5K Walk for Project Honduras at Round Lake Park in Eden Prairie at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. Lunch will be provided after the walk. Event will go on rain or shine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;International Health Service (I.H.S) is an all-volunteer organization that has been providing free medical, dental, surgery and eye care to the poor people of Honduras, Central America, since 1982. Twice a year I.H.S teams work in remote locations, most with very little infrastructure or available resources, helping thousands of people each year,â&#x20AC;? according to a news release. Cost is $25 for early bird registration form postmarked on or before Sept. 9; $30 if form is postmarked on or before Sept. 23; and $35 Event Day Registration. Request a registration form by sending an email to: fundraising@ihsmn.org. Registrations will be accepted the day of the event from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Round Lake Park is at 16691 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie. Info: ihsmn.org or (952) 923-0229
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Rebel yell, Rebel fell
SIDE LINES Wagner promoted to Oakland A’s
Eden Prairie football team too much for Champlin Park BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com
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Runners compete; heat wins BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com
Yeah, the Eden Prairie High School girls and boys cross country teams ran through the Matterhorn Invitational field, but … “The competition wasn’t close to what it has been in the past,” said Eden Prairie Head Coach Jeff Lindlief. Race-day temperatures were also on the unseasonably warm side and that’s putting it mildly. “About the on ly thing we learned Thursday,” said Lindlief, while adding that the heat index was 99 at the start of the race, “was how to run in hot weather. “That said,” he adds, “I thought the kids did a great job at executing the race plan.” Plan? “I was OK with our runners fi nishing the race and telling me that they still had something left in the tank,” said Lindlief. Translation: Let the heat win. The Eden Prairie girls team won its race, posting
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Barbieri makes SEC debut Eden Prairie’s Robby Barbieri made his SEC football debut with the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday, Sept. 3, when they took on Elon in their opening day game in Nashville, Tenn. Barbieri was a long time Eden Prairie travel baseball and youth football player. He attended Breck High School. At Vanderbilt, he’ll play outside linebacker and specials teams. He joined the team last year and participated as a red-shirt player. He is the only current SEC football player from the state of Minnesota.
EPBBA accepting online registration The Eden Prairie Boys Basketball Association will be accepting online registration Sept. 1 to 23 for boys in grades K-12. Player must either live in Eden Prairie or attend school in Eden Prairie. Online registration can be found at epbba.org (credit card and e-check payments are accepted) Registration and program information for each grade can be found on the epbba.org website.
EPGBA accepting paid travel coach applications PHOTO BY DANIEL HUSS
Andrew Larson proved to be a tough tackle. During Thursday’s 24-7 win over Champlin Park, the Eden Prairie senior rushed 20 times for 199 yards. He busted his longest run, a 79-yard backbreaker, while his Eagles were facing third-and-20.
ALL EP Eden Prairie opened the second half with its only punt of the game. Champlin turned the ball over on downs and Eden Prairie’s offense sputtered to life. Facing third-and-20, Eden Prairie’s Andrew Larson turned the game on its head when he broke through the line of scrimmage and outran a pair of defenders en route to a 79-yard touchdown. “In my mind, the game was over,” said Grant, “as I didn’t think they could score twice.” Turns out, Champlin Park would never score again. Eden Prairie intercepted
quarterback Nick Froheich on the Rebels’ next possession and drove to the one-foot line before fumbling the ball away. Three plays later, Champlin Park attempted to punt the ball out of the end zone. Jack Cotrell blocked the punt; a Champlin Park player absentmindedly brought the ball out of the end zone and Eden Prairie started its next possession from inside the Rebels’ 1-yard line. Larson scored his second touchdown and the game was over, really over. Final score: Eden Prairie 24, Champlin Park 7. Larson would finish with 20 carries for 199 yards. Eden Prai-
rie’s defense would intercept three passes (Matt Knoff, John Brisbois and Logan Duitsman) and quarterback Grant Shaeffer, making his varsity debut, threw the ball where his receivers could catch it. Friday, Eden Prairie returns to action with a home game against Bloomington Kennedy (7 p.m.).
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EP soccer’s good play getting better BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com
T he E den P r a i r ie H i g h School girls soccer team has now played four games. They were better in their second game than they were in their first game and better in the fourth game than they were in the third. “F riday was the best we played,” said Eden Prairie Head Coach Tony Bidwell, following Friday’s 2-1 win over Blaine. “We played two complete halves. That’s the first time we played a full 80 minutes all season.” So yes, the Eagles are trending in the right direction. F riday, Eden Prairie defeated Blaine by a score of 2-0. Leslie Chilton’s winning goal was the senior’s third goal of the season. April Bockin would score Eden Prairie’s second goal. Three days earlier, Eden Prairie would defeat Prior Lake 1-0. “A good win over an improving section team,” adds Bidwell. Chi lton wou ld score the game’s only goal. “Low ball, far corner from ju st i n side t he b ox,” s a id Bidwell. For what it’s worth, the game was played in an unseasonably cold rain.
The Eden Prairie Girls Basketball Association (EPGBA) is accepting applications for paid travel coaches for the 2011-12 season. The coaching positions are for grades four to eight. Competitive salaries are offered and are dependent on years and quality of prior coaching experience. Application forms can be found on the EPGBA website at www.epgba. org, under the “hey coach” tab. Applications must be submitted by Sept. 18. EPGBA travel team tryouts will be held the weekend of Sept. 16; travel coaches will be announced after teams have been determined. Mail applications to EPGBA, PO Box 44731, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 or scan and email application to Carol Levine at carollevine@msn.com.
EPGBA travel team tryouts Eden Prairie Girls Basketball Association (EPGBA) travel team tryouts for girls in grades four to eight will be held Sept. 16 and 18. Online registration is available. For more information, visit epgba.org or call Brian Nordskog at (952) 452-1898.
Minnesota Elite tryouts Minnesota Elite is a girls lacrosse program dedicated to taking talented youth and high school lacrosse players to the next level. State championship coaches Judy Baxter (Eden Prairie High School) and Laura Mark (Blake School) have teamed up to lead the program, bringing the best lacrosse players and coaches together. Tryouts are open to all area players grades 9-12 and will be held at Benilde-St Margaret’s Turf Field (2501 Highway 100) Tryout cost is $35. Elite Junior tryouts (fi fth and sixth grades) will be held Oct. 9 and 16 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Elite Junior (seventh- and eighth-grade tryouts will be held Sept. 18 and 25 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Elite tryouts (ninth through 12th grade) will be held Sept. 18 and 25 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. For more information, contact mnelitelacrosse@gmail.com. To register, go to nslaxacademy.com.
‘Fall-Ball’ lacrosse clinics to be held at EPHS
PHOTO BY DANIEL HUSS
April Bockin (No. 16), the Eden Prairie High School girls soccer team’s leading scorer, redirects a ball during Eden Prairie’s 1-0 win over Prior Lake. Did Eden Prairie benefit from playing in conditions like that? “I don’t think it helped anyone,” said the coach. As a team, Eden Prairie is clearly trending in the right direction. They allowed two goals in their fi rst game (3-2 win over No. 10 ranked Duluth East), two goals in their second game (2-1 overtime loss to No. 6 ranked Woodbury) and not a goal since (1-0 win over Prior Lake and 2-0 win over Blaine). Defensively, it would appear as if Eden Prairie has figured it out.
Offensively? Bockin has scored four of Eden Prairie’s seven goals. Chilton has scored the other three. “ T h at w i l l c ome ,” s a id Bidwell, when asked about a more balanced attack. Tuesday, Eden Prairie was scheduled to open Lake Conference play with a home game against a very good Wayzata squad. Lest anyone forgot, Eden Prairie defeated Wayzata in last year’s state championship game. Thursday (today), Eden Prairie plays an away game at Hopkins (5 p.m.).
Twin Cities Lacrosse will be conducting a series of lacrosse clinics at Eden Prairie High School. Ryan Ward, head coach of the Eden Prairie High School boys team, and staff will be instructing players in grades 6-8. Todd Baxter and other EPHS alumni will instruct players in grades 9-12. A typical session includes 20-30 minutes of skill work, 30 minutes of position specific training, 30 minutes on team concepts (offense, fast/slow breaks, face-offs, etc.) and 30 minutes of odd man drills and /or 6 V 6 play. For more information, go to twincitieslacrosse.com.
EPHS Sports This Week Cross-Country Thursday, Sept. 8 .....................................Hopkins Invite @ Gale Woods ..........................3 p.m. Football Friday, Sept. 9 .........................................Bloomington Kennedy......................................7 p.m. BOYS Soccer Thursday, Sept. 8 .....................................at Hopkins ......................................................7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 .........................................at Fargo North............................................5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 ...................................at Fargo South .............................................. 12 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 ....................................at Edina ...........................................................7 p.m. Girls Soccer Thursday, Sept. 8 .....................................at Hopkins .......................................................5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 ...................................Armstrong ........................................................3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 ....................................at Edina ...........................................................5 p.m. Girls Tennis Monday, Sept. 12 ....................................Lakeville South ..........................................3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 ....................................Delano .......................................................3:30 p.m. Girls Swimming/Diving Saturday, Sept. 10 ...................................at Minnetonka..................................................9 a.m. Volleyball Thursday, Sept. 8 .....................................Eastview……………………………………………………7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 ....................................at Edina ……………………………………………………7 p.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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he first football game of the year is always an unknown. The fi rst football game of the season, when you’re starting 19 new players, is a bigger unknown. Throw in a ranked team as an opponent and you’ve got the potential for problems, or not, as was the case last Thursday. Thursday, the No. 1 ranked Eden Prairie High School football team opened its 2011 campaign with a 24-7 win over No. 6 ranked Champlin Park. “I thought we gave a tremendous effort,” said Eden Prairie Head Coach Mike Grant. “Not only did we see a very good, very big and very physical team, but we played under some trying conditions.” The heat index during the day on Thursday topped out at 102. Granted, game-time conditions weren’t as oppressive; still, high school football players don’t like playing football when the thermometer is pushing 90. Eden Prairie struck first, scoring the season’s first touchdown on a Jake Woodring 4-yard run. Woodring scored with 2:01 left in the first quarter. Two minutes later, Champlin knotted the game at 7-7 when Anthony Hill scored on a 14-yard draw. Missed opportunities would haunt Eden Prairie midway through the second quarter. First, a dropped interception turned what could’ve been a pick six going the other way into a batted ball on the line of scrimmage. Second, a dropped pass turned what could’ve been a 60-yard touchdown into a loud incompletion. Another long play resulted in a turnover. “It should have never happened,” said the coach. “One, we stepped out of bounds and the play should’ve ended right there. Two, their guy came in from out of bounds to recover the fumble.” Officials ruled otherwise. No matter, as Eden Prairie got the ball back and took the lead, for good, on Sam Rosol’s 21-yard field goal.
Neil Wagner, a 2002 Eden Prairie High School graduate, was promoted to the Oakland’s A’s major league baseball team. He made his major league debut on Aug. 30 against the Cleveland Indians. Between the debut and a relief appearance the following day, he pitched two scoreless innings with two strikeouts. Wagner was Neil Wagner promoted from AAA Sacramento, where he appeared in 22 games and pitched 29 innings. He struck out 34 and posted an ERA of 3.10. He started the season at AA Midland, where he posted a 3.38 ERA while appearing in 28 games and pitching 37-1/3 innings. He recorded 53 strikeouts. A former North Dakota State University closer, Wagner is the fi rst NDSU player to make it to the major leagues. Wagner might also be the fi rst Eden Prairie High School player to play in the major leagues.
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School has yet to start and the Eden Prairie High School girls tennis team has a 6-0 record. “I’m happy with our start,” said fi rst-year Head Coach Karen Berg. You think? Eden Prairie opened its season two weeks ago with a 4-3 victory over Lakeville North (Eden Prairie lost to Lakeville last year). On that same day, Eden Prairie defeated Owatonna 7-0. They then beat Chaska and Providence Academy by identical 7-0 scores. Last week, Eden Prairie defeated Shakopee 5-2. Last Wednesday, the Eagles defeated Chanhassen 6-1. Although Eden Prairie has used multiple lineups, its most recent version has Maddie Buxton, Allison Malmsten, Cassy Deng and Eleanor Martin playing
singles. Sophie Farmer and Megan Phillips are playing No. 1 doubles; Susie Pederson and Layla Safi na are playing No. 2 doubles and Ali Horner and Samantha Lee are playing No. 3. On paper, Eden Prairie’s one close match was against Lakeville. From a team standpoint, that may be true. Individually, Eden Prairie has played in a number of close matches. Without question, the doubles duo of Farmer/ Phillips has been tested the most. And that’s OK. “They like to compete,” said Berg, “and the close matches can only help as the season progresses.” Eden Prairie was scheduled to open Lake Conference play Tuesday at Wayzata. Wednesday, the Eagles were scheduled to host Breck.
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The inaugural Boots and Boas 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday morning at Purgatory Creek Park in Eden Prairie. PHOTO BY TODD ABELN
Maddie Buxton, Eden Prairie’s No. 1 singles player, hits a backhand during her team’s 5-2 win over Shakopee.
Eagles boys soccer ready to roll One game last week followed by four games this week BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com
Unlike a lot of other teams in the state, the Eden Prairie High School boys soccer team only played one game before the start of school. But don’t worry, they’l l catch up. “We’ve got four games this week,” said Eden Prairie Head Coach Vince Thomas. “We get Wayzata Tuesday, go to Hopkins Thursday (today) and then head to Fargo Friday.” T uesday, Aug. 3 0, Eden Prairie opened its season by playing Benilde-St. Margaret’s to a 1-1 draw. Abdul Omar scored Eden Prairie’s lone goal. “In some respects we were disappointed,” said Thomas, “as I think we may have been the better team. We outshot them 20-13 and had seven corner kicks compared to their one. On the same token, we made three significant mistakes. Luckily, we got away with two of them.” The mistakes Thomas talks of are the defensive variety. “In overtime, we let one of their guys free,” said Thomas. “Fortunately, his shot went over the goal.” Those things being said, Eden Prairie could have easily scored more goals itself. “We had a number of great opportunities,” adds Thomas. Turns out, they were missed opportunities. “We need to do a better job fi nishing,” adds the coach.
ALL NEW, AGAIN For Wayzata, T uesday’s
Boots and Boas 5K set for this Saturday You can run or walk a scenic 3.1-mile course and help fight domestic abuse at the same time by participating in the inaugural Boots & Boas 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 9 a.m. at Purgatory Creek Park in Eden Prairie. The event is sponsored by Savvy.mn magazine, the Eden Prairie News, St. Francis Regional Medical Center and a number of other local businesses. A pre-race 50-yard “dash” in boots and boas will be held as a photo opportunity and to make people more aware of the good work of two organizations working to end domestic violence: Cornerstone, which serves southwestern Hennepin County and the Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women, which serves Scott and Carver counties.
“The name of the event and the fact that a share of proceeds will go to Cornerstone and Southern Valley Alliance make it sound as if Boots & Boas is just a women’s event,” said Mark Weber, publisher of the Eden Prairie News newspaper. “It’s not. This is a fun event that men and children will love too, and a way for them to show support for two organizations that are doing great work.” Race - day registration is $ 35. You can register online at active.com (type in Boots & Boas), which charges a small administrative fee. Or, download an entry form at savvy.mn or edenprairienews.com. More information about the race is available on Facebook. You can also call (952) 445-3333 or send an email to Mark Weber at mweber@swpub.com.
PHOTO BY DANIEL HUSS
Eden Prairie attack Dylan Magnani gets his head on the ball during his team’s 1-1 tie with Benilde-St. Margaret’s. The Red Knights had entered the game as Class A’s top ranked team. game against Eden Prairie was scheduled to be its fifth game of the season. For Eden Prairie it would be game No. 2. For some of the Eagles, Tuesday would be game No. 1. “We opened without Roman (Roman Derevyanko) at attack and Steve Frisbie and Dane Niemira on defense,” said Thomas.
What does that do to Eden Prairie’s rotation? “We have a lot of good players,” said Thomas, “meaning we won’t lose a whole lo t wh e n we r o t at e t h e m through. Translation: A deep Eden Prairie squad is about to get deeper. Friday, Eden Prairie plays at Fargo North. Saturday, the Eagles play
at Fargo South. Eden Prairie returns to Lake Conference play Tuesday with an away game at Edina. (7 p.m.).
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Sarah Wilhite has verbally committed to play volleyball for the University of Wisconsin.
When on, EP volleyball runs with everyone Wilhite gives Wisconsin BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com
When it’s on, the Eden Prairie High School volleyball team can play with anyone. When it’s off, Eden Prairie is out of sorts. It’s as simple as that. Tuesday, Aug. 30, Eden Prairie opened its 2011 campaign at No. 1 ranked Bloomington Jefferson. The result, Eden Prairie fell 25-22, 25-16, 14-25 and 25-19. “I thought we played really well,” said Eden Prairie Head Coach Chad Becker. “We had a lot of energy and played as a team.”
Two days later, Eden Prairie fell to Waconia (25-22, 15-25, 2519 and 25-17). “I thought we took a step backwards,” said Becker. “We played scared, we played tentative and we weren’t talking. “We also committed way too many unforced errors,” he adds. “You can’t give a team half its points and expect to win.” Friday, Eden Prairie talked and practiced. Saturday, the Eagles team soared, winning its own Eden Prairie Invitational Tournament. En route to its title, Eden Prairie defeated Alexandria (25-12, 25-10), Perham (25-12,
25-20), Hill Murray (25-21, 22-25 and 15-6), Minneapolis Southwest (25-11, 25-18) and Chanhassen (24-26, 31-29 and 15-9). “We played as a team again,” explains Becker. Still, Eden Prairie has room to improve. “We make too many mistakes when the other team’s best player is off rotation,” he said. “We also need more pressure, more consistent pressure.” Those things being said, the coach has reason to believe his team will get better as the season progresses. “They’re starting to understand the pace of high school
volleyball,” he said, “and they work hard in practice.” Individually, Becker was most impressed with the play of Ellen Pechowski, who missed last year because of a knee injury. “She’s our other outside,” he said. “She’s played solid defense and her serve receive has been really good.” Becker would also have good things to say about Sarah Wilhite, Jaimie Cairncross, Maddie Reese and Leesa Hulstrand. Tuesday, Eden Prairie was scheduled to play at Shakopee. Thursday (today), Eden Prairie hosts Eastview (7 p.m.).
Cooperstown team extends thank you The players and families of the 2011 Eden Prairie Eagles 12U Cooperstown baseball team would like to extend a sincere thank you to all who supported the team in achieving its goal of competing at the Cooperstown Dreams Park Tournament in Cooperstown, N.Y. The team had a successful tournament while facing competition from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Texas, Massachusetts, California and New York. The trip would not have been possible without the generous contributions received from many people and the support of numerous fundraising events. This was an experience these young men and their families will treasure for a lifetime and we hope this tradition will continue for future Eden Prairie baseball teams.
a verbal commitment
Sarah Wilhite, an Eden Prairie High School junior, verbally committed to play volleyball for the University of Wisconsin. Wilhite, a 6-1 outside hitter, plays for the Northern Lights Volleyball Club out of Burnsville. Her 16 -year-old team finished its season ranked No. 1 nationally, and Wilhite gained All-American honors at both the 2011 AAU and USA Volleyball national tournaments. Playing for Eden Prairie H i g h S cho ol , Wi l h ite wa s awarded All-Lake Conference awards both freshman and sophomore years, and was
named Honorable Mention All-State last season as a sophomore. Prepvolleyball.com has rated Wilhite as one of the top players in her class in each of her fi rst two years of high school. Although she had choices that included Duke, Marquette, Northwestern, Northern Iowa and Notre Dame, Wilhite said, “I love that Madison has it all: strong academics, great spirit, and a team and coaches that want to win championships. I can’t wait to play for the Badgers and be a part of all of that!”
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seventh and Andrew Hansen fi nished eighth. For what it’s worth, this year’s winning time was two minutes slower than last year’s. So yeah, the heat did win. “I’ve looked at what some of the other teams were doing,” adds Lindlief, “and our times aren’t even in the ballpark. Then again, they didn’t run Thursday.” Again, the heat won. This Thursday (today), Eden Prairie is scheduled to run in the Hopkins Invitational. “Minnetonka and Lakeville South have been there in the past,” adds Lindlief. Translation: Expect a more competitive field.
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Members of the 2011 Eden Prairie Cooperstown baseball team included Henry Burke, Trey Cavello, Bailey DeMets, Matt Dolan, Derek Drees, Mike Espe, Michael Jensen, Logan McCarthy, Dex Shavlik, Nolan Sullivan, Nick Yost, Connor Young and Jack Zigan. The team was coached by Jim DeMets, John McCarthy, Butch Cavello and Tom Drees.
38 points and beating secondplace Hopkins by 25. The field included eight teams. Brittany Platt, Hannah Jeter and Andie Tauer fi nished second, third and fourth. Carly Schulz finished 12th; Anna Davis fi nished 17th. The Eden Prairie boys team was even more dominant, posting 24 points and beating Hopkins by 19. Henry Zurn earned medalist honors with a first-place finish. Cal Lawton finished third, Evan Olawsky fi nished fifth; Joe Vergeront finished
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Upcoming Eden Prairie High School events
EDEN PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL BAND
Top-notch Eagles qualify for All State bands
Sept. 8 7:30 p.m., Trajectories
BY LEAH SHAFFER lshaffer@swpub.com
Sept. 10 7:30 p.m., Trajectories
Sept. 23 8 to 11 p.m., Homecoming Casual Dance PHOTO BY LEAH SHAFFER
Sept. 24
Danielle Stacey, Jackson Mullett and Brian Paulus all recently were chosen to compete in All State band performances in February.
8:30 a.m., FEPS Alma Mater Trotter
Sept. 24 8 p.m., Homecoming Semi Formal Dance
Sept. 28 7 to 8:30 a.m., Activities Rush
Oct. 3 7 p.m., NHS induction ceremony
Oct. 5 4 to 8 p.m., Conferences start
August is pretty much the start of non-stop work for Eden Prairie band students as they gear up for marching band season. For three Eagle Band students though, hard work has paid off in the form of an opportunity to perform at one of the most highly regarded venues in the state. Danielle Stacey, Jackson Mullett and Brian Paulus were recently chosen to perform in All State band events in February. To qualify for All State band is no easy task – out of the 1,400 that apply, only about 500 students from around the state get in, said Mullett. Pau lus, who plays tenor sax and Stacey, who plays bassoon, both were chosen for the All State Symphonic Band, which performs Feb. 18, 2012, at Orchestra Hall. Mullett, who plays trumpet, will play with the All State Jazz Band during the Minnesota Music Education Association Convention in Minneapolis on Feb. 17. A ll three students spent the fi rst part of August at All State Band Camp at Concordia College, in Moorhead, then got right to work at Eagle Band Camp, which runs from Aug. 7 to 13. All three said they practiced about two hours a
Prairie Colors The 20th annual Prairie Colors Band Festival (marching band competition) will be held Oct. 8 at EPHS Aerie Stadium. day to gear up for their work at All State. “It is pretty competitive,” said Mullett, about being selected for All State band. Needless to say, all three are enthused about their work in band. Paulus said when he moved to Eden Prairie, he switched to play tenor sax. “I love it more than I’ve ever loved an instrument,” said Paulus. Stacey started out on flute (which she still plays for Eagle Band) then switched to bassoon last June. “That was probably the best decision of my life, minus [joining] Eagle Band,” she said. The best part of being in band is “knowing that you did your best,” after each show, said Mullett. “You make so many new friends,” added Stacey. You start out freshmen year with 200 new friends, she added. “My best friends are all i n ma rchi ng band,” added Paulus.
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The Eagle Band drumline.
2011 Eagle Band leaders Drum Majors: Lindsay Lundeen, Paige Schoenherr, Ryan Janning Woodwind Captain: Danielle Stacey; Brass Captain: Philip Homen Drumline Captain: John Kronlokken SUBMITTED PHOTO BY JEREMY PORTER
Color Guard Captains: Molly Westerberg, Mitchell Konkel, Natalie Grant
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EAGLENEws 13 shows within one Trajectories starts tonight BY LEAH SHAFFER lshaffer@swpub.com
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Jon Milhaus and Kassidy Knauss rehearse a scene from the soap opera parody “Cheese of our lives.”
Trajectories Drama, comedy and dance, all in one show Written and directed by EPHS students Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 and 10 at the Eden Prairie High School Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for students, $7 for adults.
Trajectories director Kathryn Ravey shows one of the dance moves for “Mercy.”
Tessa Hilpipre has written and is directing three shows within Trajectories.
ou had me at “Giant Mechanical Robot Chickens from Space.” When it comes to Eden Prairie High School Trajectories, the audience is in for a number of wacky surprises, as the above title of one of the shows implies. Trajectories, now in its 27th year, is written and directed by Eden Prairie students. Work on Trajectories has been easy this year because the students are all so responsible, said Teacher Susie Sime. “Other schools don’t have this,” she said, referring to the fact that Eden Prairie has two studentwritten shows built into its season (Trajectories and Broadway Extravaganza). “Plus, both of them are no-cut shows,” she added. All the shows are written before the end of school in the spring. But for incoming freshmen, Trajectories is a way to be welcomed into theater activities. Approximately 20 incoming freshmen are participating in this year’s Trajectories, according to volunteer Deb Karulf. “It’s just a great tradition,” said Sime. Eden Prairie High School theater students will be performing “Trajectories” starting at 7: 30 p.m. Sept. 8 and 10 at the Auditorium at Eden Prairie High School. The show includes more than 10 short plays and dances all written and directed by EPHS students. There’s comedy, as with the piece titled “Giant Mechanical
Robot Chickens from Space,” and drama (Trajectories includes a romantic story called “Moonlight”). “Moonlight” is one of three pieces written by junior Tessa Hilpipre, also known as “Cape Girl” around EPHS for her habit of wearing a colorful cape to class every day. In addition to “Moonlight,” Hilpipre wrote a spoof of soap operas, called “Cheese of our Lives,” and a spoof of “Twilight” called “Glitterlight.” It’s a lot of work putting it together but all the students are hard-working, she said. “It’s just great seeing it all come together.” Michael Kretzschmar is directing a parody of sci-fi movies called “Child Farm.” “It’s got action and romance,” he said. The short piece is set in the “distant” future (of 2016) where children grow up on farms. Thinking and dreaming is illegal in this future. “One of the children has a dream and he needs to escape,” he said. Sounds like an epic show for a 10-minute skit. “Mine might go over a little bit,” added Kretzschmar. Kretzschmar, a junior, has acted in previous Trajectories performances, but never directed before. “It’s really entertaining,” he said. Along with comedy and drama, the show includes a number of dances. “The dances are fun and you get to see all of the high school talent. “People who you wouldn’t see otherwise are in this,” he said. “It’s just all around good.”
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Keep your eyes on the finish line You drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. You stretch to avoid injury. You wear the right shoes. You think about all the necessary precautions to keep your body healthy when running. But what are you doing to take care of your eyes? Minnesota has the highest incidence of age-related Macular Degeneration in the country, partly due to the Scandinavianethnic makeup and partly to the high number of sunny days, said Dr. Matthew Sharpe, an ophthalmologist with LasikPlus Vision Center in Edina, Maple Grove and Oakdale. LasikPlus, lasikplus.com, is a major sponsor of the Boots & Boas 5K.
Q & A with Jason Edwards Complete Nutrition is one of the Nutritional Food Sponsors (along with Pure Market Express) for the Sept. 10 Boots & Boas Dash/5K Run/Walk presented by St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Savvy.mn Magazine and Eden Prairie News. Learn more by visiting Active.com and searching for “Boots & Boas 5K.” Jason Edwards is the owner of the Eden Prairie, Edina, Burnsville and Maple Grove Complete Nutrition stores, completenutrition.com. Q. Describe what your business offers. A. Complete Nutrition is a general health and nutrition store committed to helping customers look better, feel better and perform better every day. We offer trained consultants that develop one-to-one relationships while customizing weight loss and muscle building solutions thorough exclusive products. Our personal consultants
are fitness experts that can customize exercise and diet plans regardless of experience level of each client. Eight more Complete Nutrition stores are set to open over the next two years in Minnesota. Q. Why do you care about nutrition? How did you get into your field? A. I grew up in a family that experienced obesity and witnessed the effects it had on my immediate family. I decided fairly early in life that I wanted to focus my career on helping people live healthier lives which is why I completed my undergraduate degree in Health Education and Health Promotion. I was fortunate to work on several projects in which we focused on the dietary habits of several underprivileged communities and saw how having a plan increased the overall well-being of the participants.
Q. How has eating right/paying attention to good nutrition improved your life or the lives of those you know? A. I think the most important aspect to living a healthier lifestyle is having a plan. Living healthy is a commitment, not a destination. This is not something we start and end. I believe supplementation is only one piece of the foundations necessary for clients to be successful. Making choices to replace bad habits with good habits like drinking water and not soda, eating out less, taking a multi-vitamin, getting more REM sleep and eating smaller meals is essential to any successful plan. I have found that paying attention to my diet has helped increased my energy levels and improved my overall sleeping habits. I also have more energy to keep up with my 9-
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and 7-year-olds as I am taking them to events all over the city. I am by no means perfect in my diet. I have an occasional pizza, burger or beer, but I do so in moderation. I am not a believer in depriving myself; rather, I believe that good health comes from being aware of unhealthy eating habits and that a cheat meal today does not mean I have seven more during the week. Q. Would you share with us a guilty food or drink pleasure? A. My favorite cheat meal is Mexican food; chips and salsa, margaritas and chicken el carbon de pollo. After living in Tucson, Arizona for three years, I fell in love with food south of the border and chose it as my comfort food whenever I cheat. The key is the cheat meal only comes once a week, not every day. Melissa Gilman
Q. What should runners be thinking about when it comes to eye safety while running? A. Sunglasses should be light and comfortable and prevent side entry of sunlight as much as possible. Q. When it comes to sunglasses, what should runners be looking for? A. Ultraviolet light protection standards in the US are the highest in the world, and this is the most important part of the sunglasses. One doesn’t need to buy designer or very expensive sunglasses to get this. Q. Are there special styles of sunglasses that offer the best protection for active runners? A. Many of the sports glasses already being worn are of the “wraparound” style that prevents sun from coming in the sides. Running in winter may make this even more important, as the reflection off snow increases overall sun exposure. Kristin Holtz
An Open Letter to Big Red Wines
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Calling all ladies to a night on the red carpet The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Ladies Night Out Sept. 13 in downtown Shakopee. Shakopee’s own fashion designer Christopher Straub will be launching his fall line and hosting a fashion show at Turtle’s Social Centre. Straub appeared on season six of “Project Runway.” Registration begins at 6 p.m. at the Scott County Historical Society. Women can stop by local businesses for the red carpet treatment on their way to Turtle’s Social Centre for hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and fabulous prize drawings. Fashion show hosted by Christopher Straub, Karizma and Designer Carousel is at 8:30 p.m. Each Ladies Night Out guest will receive a bag to collect more than $75 worth of goodies, a map and a punch card highlighting all of the participating businesses where they will need to get their cards punched in order to become eligible for fabulous prizes. Tickets are $20 and limited. Buy them at shakopee.org, or call the Chamber office at (952) 445-1660.
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So you’ve come back. Do you really think you can just come traipsing back into my life again after leaving for an entire summer? You want me to just pick you up again as if everything was fine? Am I really supposed to just take you back? Sorry honey. I’ve moved on. I’ve met so many fantastic white wines after you left that I barely even remembered you. I met a Torrontes from Argentina. That’s right. We saw Shakespeare in the Park together. Did you know I spent some time on the beach with a Sauvignon Blanc from California? Yup. That was in June and I’ve had that same wine three times since then. Uh huh. Unlike you, it’s crisp and it’s bright and it refreshes me like you never did. Did you hear I met a Viognier for the first time this July? Well I did. I even brought it to my family picnic. Guess what? They loved it. I might even take it over and introduce it to the guys on game night. So don’t even try to weasel back in like you and me got it goin’ on. Did you know I had to put the big red wine glasses away after you left? I should have known you wouldn’t be around once the weather got nice. I was so stupid! And I have no doubt that you’re
probably showing up in other people’s glasses right now too. No! We’re done! Things are different now. We. Are. Done. Don’t get me wrong. I wish you well. I mean, you always did go well with steak. Do you still go well with steak? I bet you do. Remember that night at the cabin? The night of two bottles? You were amazing. You’re always amazing on a cold night. We were good
together, weren’t we? It would be fun to do something like that again. We have so much history together. It would be a shame to just turn our backs on so much history. Okay, maybe I’ll have just one glass. For old time’s sake — but I’m not taking you back. This week’s recommendation: Guglielmo Private Reserve, Petite Sirah 2007 ($24.99): With flavors of smoke, chocolate, and
leather, Guglielmo tastes like something we love to reminisce about but are careful not to talk about. This wine is big and meaty and buxom and delicious and a great way to welcome back the big red wine season. Grab a bottle and create some history. To read more of Kris Barber’s insights on wine, visit his blog at Winerogue.wordpress.com or Savvy.mn.
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Thursday
SEPT. 8 WOMEN’S NETWORKING LUNCHEON Join the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce as Julie Ann Witt, president of Julian Innovative Renovations Inc. discusses the history and basics of design, some background on how she got where she is today and what’s new in the design world. Learn how you can reinvent your own spaces. Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 Cost: $25 (chamber members and guests) and $40 (non-members) Location: Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road, Cambria Room Info: RSVP at (952) 944-2830 or epchamber.org
JAPANESE MOON VIEWING See the ornamental grass collection and enjoy a traditional harvest celebration, based on Japanese tradition. Enjoy poetry and music around a campfire. Time: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 Cost: Free with gate admission of $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
in this workshop. The topic of the workshop is “In the Orchard and Vineyard.” Time: 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 10, 17, 24 and Oct. 1 Cost: $95 for Arboretum members; $110 for non-members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu/learn. aspx or (952) 443-1422
BIRD WATCHING FOR BEGINNERS Learn from a professional birder how to find birds in their different habitats and how to use a field guide. Learn how to look for identifying features of birds such as eye rings, wing bars and other distinctive markings. Dress for the weather and bring bug spray, if needed. There will be extra binoculars to loan. Led by Volunteer Refuge Naturalist Craig Mandel. Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Cost: Free Location: Old Cedar Avenue Trailhead, 9500 Old Cedar Ave. S., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley
WALKS FOR THE CURIOUS
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Walk the Arboretum prairies and natural areas with an Arboretum naturalist. Time: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Sept. 10 and 17 Cost: $7.50 for Arboretum members; $15 for non-members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu/learn. aspx or (952) 443-1422
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BRAVA! women’s choral ensemble is seeking new members. BRAVA! performs throughout the year and offers a diverse repertoire of sacred, secular, classical and popular music for a wide variety of venues. The ensemble is looking for women of all ages who love to sing, can read music moderately well and who can commit to creating the unique BRAVA! sound: a special blend of vocal skills and sparkling enthusiasm. Those interested are invited to attend an open rehearsal. Time: 9-11:45 a.m. Friday mornings Sept. 9-Oct. 28 Cost: Free Location: Colonial Church, 6200 Colonial Way, Edina (off Crosstown Highway and Tracy Avenue) Info: bravasings.net or (952) 5836256 or email bravasings@gmail.com
The 41st annual Minnesota Renaissance Festival features 16 stages of live entertainment, live armored jousting, food, drink, artisan booths and seven themed weekends. Themed weekends are as follows: Sept. 10-11 – Highland Fling featuring World Highland Games and Minnesota Highland Games, Scottish vendors, free beer tasting, kilt competition and sign language Saturday; Sept. 17-18 – Wine, Chocolate and Romance featuring wine and chocolate festival, charity auction, free wine tasting, free vow renewals, chocolate pie eating contest and grape stomp; Sept. 24-25 High Seas Adventure featuring backyard barbecue competition, barbecue vendors, homebrew competition and pirate games; Sept. 30 – Festival Friday featuring visits by school groups and home school students; Oct. 1-2 – Shamrocks and Shenanigans featuring harvest market, Irish vendors, Irish dancers and music, free Guinness beer tasting and kilt competition. Time: Weekends through Oct. 2 and Friday, Sept. 30 Cost: Adults $20.95; seniors $18.95; children 5-12 $11.95; age 4 and younger free; dogs $10 with registration; free parking; discount tickets available at SuperAmerica, Walgreens, Menards, Whole Foods Market; discount coupons available at Subway Location: Three miles south of Shakopee on Hwy. 169 Info: (952) 445-7361 or renaissancefest.com/MRF
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SEPT. 10 SUNBONNET DAY Dress as a pioneer or come as you are, get your picture taken by Flash photography, play old-fashioned games, tour the Dorenkemper House, ride a horse-drawn wagon, make fresh apple cider from a cider press, shop at a farmers market featuring local farmers, dance to the Virginia Reel, visit an auction of historical items and purchase items from food and craft vendors. Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Cost: Free Location: Riley-Jacques Barn, 9100 Riley Lake Road Info: edenprairie.org
WATERCOLOR JOURNALING FALL WORKSHOP Instructor Sandra Muzzy will demonstrates techniques in watercolor, ink and colored pencil
FREE GUIDED HIKE Search for flora and fauna and walk along the colorful trails. Learn about other Three Rivers parks to visit, and the dates of other hikes to participate in for completion of the program. Bring binoculars and enjoy the splendor of fall on one of these guided hikes. Time: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Cost: Free Location: The Landing - Minnesota
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Fergus Lundy, 3, of Minneapolis posed for a photo during last year’s Sunbonnet Day.
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CANTERBURY’S FAN APPRECIATION DAY On Canterbury’s Fan Appreciation Day race fans will be admitted free of charge and one fan will drive away in a new car. Time: 1:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Cost: Free admission and programs Location: Location: Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee Info: canterburypark.com
BOOTS & BOAS FUN DASH & 5K RUN/WALK Stomp out domestic violence by participating in the inaugural Boots & Boas Fun Dash & 5K Run/Walk. Bring along your favorite boots and don a complimentary boa for the 50-yard fun dash. A portion of proceeds will benefit two local organizations dedicated to ending domestic abuse: Cornerstone and Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women. The 5K Run/Walk takes place on easy, flat terrain that wraps around a scenic wetland. Presented by St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Eden Prairie News and Savvy.mn Magazine. Major Sponsor: LasikPlus. Nutritional Food Sponsors: Complete Nutrition and Pure Market Express. Water Station Sponsor: Anytime Fitness, Eden Prairie and Chaska. Time: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. Race starts around 9 a.m., awards at 10:30 a.m.; exhibitor booths open 8-11 a.m. Cost: $35; includes a T-shirt while supplies last. Location: Purgatory Creek Park, 13001 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie Info: Register at active.com by searching “Boots & Boas 5K.” Find more training tips and info on Facebook.
kemper House, ride a horse-drawn wagon, make fresh apple cider from a cider press, shop at a farmers market featuring local farmers, dance to the Virginia Reel, visit an auction of
historical items and purchase items from food and craft vendors at Sunbonnet Day. The annual community event is set for 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Riley-Jacques Barn, 9100 Riley Lake Road. Info: edenprairie.org
historic Pond House this Sunday, Sept. 11. Time: 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 Cost: $2 suggested donation Location: Pond Dakota Mission Park, 401 E. 104th St., Bloomington Info: (952) 563-8738 or ci.bloomington.mn.us
Location: Riley-Jacques Barn, 9100 Riley Lake Road, Eden Prairie Info: tickets available at the Senior Center (8950 Eden Prairie Road), Community Center (16700 Valley View Road) or edenprairieplayers.com
Tuesday
Learn how actors rev up their creative juices, tune up their spontaneity and stay in the moment. No experience necessary. This project is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 Cost: Free Location: Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie Info: hclib.org or (612) 543-6275
SEPT. 13 GARDEN TOUR Enjoy the changing beauty of Norenberg Gardens with Three Rivers Park District’s Horticulture Supervisor Arla Carmichiel. During the tour she will share her knowledge of plants and garden design, answer questions and share thoughts about the garden as the summer progresses. Time: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 Cost: $5 Location: Noerenberg Gardens, 2840 North Shore Dr., Wayzata Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
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SEPT. 14 TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON TEAS AT THE ARB Enjoy traditional formal tea complete with handmade sweets and savories. Time: 2:30-4 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 14, Oct. 12 and Nov. 9 Cost: $23 for Arboretum members; $26 for non-members Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422
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Enjoy appetizer and dessert buffets along with a collection of comedic and dramatic plays. Advance tickets are recommended due to limited seating. Appetizers will be served half an hour prior to the One Acts. Time: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16-17, 23-24, 30, Oct. 1; 2 p.m. Oct. 2 Cost: Advance tickets, $13.50
WILD RICE HARVEST TIME See samples of wild rice in various stages of preparation, and learn how important this food was for Native Americans and white settlers on the Minnesota frontier, while touring the
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ALMA MATER TROTTER The 3rd Annual Alma Mater Trotter 5K Run/Walk will be held at 8:30 a.m. with a one mile Kids Fun Run at 9:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers through various age groups and through drawings. Proceeds will support Eden Prairie Schools. Early registration guarantees a free Alma Mater Trotter T-shirt. Online registration is available at FoundationforEPSchools.org or (952) 975-7205. Same day registration is available beginning at 7 a.m. Time: 5K, 8:30; Kids Fun Run, 9:30 Saturday, Sept. 24 Cost: $25 for adults, $15 for the Kids Fun Run through Sept. 14 Location: EPHS Aerie Stadium, 17185 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie Info: To register, FoundationforEPSchools.org or (952) 975-7205
ART CRAWL Visit the studios of artists exhibiting all types of media. Visit local artists, tour the Art Center, find unique and creative gifts and more. Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 and noon-5 Sunday, Sept. 25 Cost: free Location: Eden Prairie Art Center, 7650 Equitable Drive, Eden Prairie Info: (952) 949-8304 or edenprairie. org
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VINO CLASSICO Mark your calendar for “Vino Classico: Eden Prairie Uncorked,” a popular wine tasting and silent auction fund-raiser that will be held Oct. 15 at the Eden Prairie Community Center. The Eden Prairie (A.M.) Rotary Club organizes the annual event to raise more than $20,000 for its many community, national and international programs, including student scholarships, missions to Honduras, the wellknown Golden Eagle Award, student mentoring, and an annual recognition banquet for Eden Prairie High School behind-the-scenes achievers called Above & Beyond Awards. Time: 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 Cost: $35 in advance, $45 at the door Location: Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road Info: (952) 345-6486 or http:// vinoclassico2011.eventbrite.com
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note: the Friends of the Library will hold a sale of hundreds of adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback. Most books are priced at $2 or less. There will be a bag sale at noon. Time: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 Location: Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie Info: hclib.org
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EDEN PRAIRIE SENIOR CALENDAR 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 Fall Festival – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5. Cost is $10. Enjoy food, fun and fellowship. Century of Hats presentation – 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. Cost is $13. Co-sponsored with the Eden Prairie Historical Society. Refreshments provided.
Senior trips Senior trips leave from the Senior Center. Hairspray (Chanhassen Dinner Theatre) – 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. Cost is $59, which includes transportation, lunch and tickets to Hairspray. Registration deadline: Sept. 7. Brainerd Geritol Frolics Trip – 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. Cost is $65, which includes transportation, lunch and performance of “Geritol Frolics 2011.” Registration deadline: Oct. 4.
Health and wellness The Eden Prairie Commu-
nity 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: Line Dance – 11 a.m. to noon Fridays, Sept. 9-Nov. 4 and Nov. 18 to Jan. 6. Cost is $42 for eight sessions, $36 for six sessions. Tai Chi – 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 20 to Oct. 25. Cost is $42 for six sessions. Biking Club – Ride 20-25 miles round trip each week wit h t he bi ki ng club. T he group meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Contact Duane or Diana at (952) 448-1608 for more information. Join The Walking Club – Walk on local trails, 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Call the center for schedule. Pickleball – Play Pickleball at Pioneer Park from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays and 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Players of all levels are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes and whitesoled tennis shoes. Contact the senior center for more information.
Classes Several driver safety courses are offered. Call (952) 279-8050 for information. Line Dance – 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9 to Nov. 4. Cost is $42 for eight sessions. Be Wise, Be Informed, Be Empowered – 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22. Better Business Bureau discusses scam alerts,
business reviews and protecting yourself in today’s marketplace. Breakfast treats and coffee served. Cost: $5. Registration deadline: Sept. 15. Shuff le, Deal and Play Br id ge Cl asses – 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 to Nov. 10. Cost is $64 for eight classes.
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. Mill City Mobs Tour – noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28. Cost is $ 23, which includes Minneapolis tour. “See how the twin towns transformed from one of the largest areas of crime in the country.” Registration deadline: Sept. 14.
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 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 BJ Cappozzi at (951) 8205542 for more information. 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. 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.
Women Healing from Divorce will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at Biaggi’s Restaurant, Eden Prairie Mall, 8251 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie. There will be dinner and a discussion with an expert on how to ease stressful communications with your ex. Cost is $ 35. To RSVP or for more information, contact barb @ barbgreenberg.com.
Overeaters Anonymous Overeaters Anonymous will hold a public information meeting from 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Pax Christi Catholic Community, 1210 0 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie. Overeaters Anonymous offers a Twelve Step program of recovery from compulsive overeating. All are welcome. Enter the building from the east-side entrance. The Martin Luther King meeting room will be on your left. For more information email odat0487@aol.com or call Jean at (952) 448-7559.
Newcomers Club Join the Newcomers Club of Southwest Suburbs for lunch at Jake O’Connors, 200 Water St., Excelsior, at 11:15 a.m. Sept. 13. After lunch, the group will board the Lady of the Lake for a 1 p.m. guided 90-minute cruise around Lake Minnetonka. The cost for the cruise is $9. Contact Denise at (952) 937-2494 for reservations.
Women’s Connection The Eden Prairie Women’s Con nection has pla n ned a luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. T ue sd ay, S ept . 13 , at Gr ac e C hu r ch , 9 3 01 E den Prairie Road, Eden Prairie. Speaker Linda Stai will dis-
ment – The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will be offering a 55-plus Driver Improvement Course from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 12 and 13 (eight-hour full course) at Summit Place Senior Campus, 8501 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie. Cost is $24. Info/registration: mnsafetycenter.org or 1-(888)-234-1294.
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SW Metro AD/HD Support Fa mi lies wit h at tention issues face challenges that friends might not understand, according to a news release. The group meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at the Eden Prairie School District Administrative Services Building, 8100 School Road. Amy Dawson, executive director from the Autism Advocacy and Law Center will be speaking on “What to Do When Your Child Could Be Doing Better at School.” For information, contact Cindy Lea, MA, at (612) 965-3052 or Cindy@SucceedingwithADD.com.
Parkinson’s Support A Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meeting will be held at Prairie Adult Care from 1:30-2:45 p.m. Sept. 14. The support group is for persons with Parkinson’s Disease or related neurological disorders, and/or their caregiver. Meetings focus on current research and treatment, tips for managing daily activities of living, and psychological coping skills. The discussion group is facilitated by physical therapists from Prairie Adult Care and the American Parkinson’s Disease Association. Info: prairieadultcare.com or (952) 949-3126. Prairie Adult Care is in Victory Lutheran Church at 16200 Berger Drive, Eden Prairie.
Caregiver Support A Caregiver Support Group meeting will be held at Prairie Adult Care from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 15. The support group
helps caregivers learn coping skills and make healthy choices for the future. The meeting will be facilitated by Joanne Bartel PT. Free respite care is available with advance reservation in the licensed daycenter, Prairie Adult Care, for care receivers. To learn more about the support groups or the adult day center, visit prairieadultcare.com or call (952) 949-3126. Prairie Adult Care is in Victory Lutheran Church at 16200 Berger Drive, Eden Prairie.
290 Lake Drive E., Chanhassen. Visitors are always welcome. I n fo : rocky @ l hot ka.net or EdenPrairieOptimists.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous An Alcoholics Anonymous Men’s Meeting is set at 7 p.m. every Monday at the Preserve
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Sons of Norway The Sons of Norway Vestland Lodge program for September 2011 includes potluck dinner at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. Minnesota National Guard Lt. Col. Todd Kubista will be the guest speaker, discussing the military exchange of soldiers between the Minnesota National Guard and the Norwegian Home Guard.
Small Dog Play Group A Small Dog Play Group meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at Nesbitt Preserve Park hockey rink, 8629 Center Way. Bring water and clean-up bags.
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,
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Terry the terrier “Terry is a friendly, wonderful 7-year-old rat terrier, who gets along great with kids and cats! He likes to follow you around the house, and loves to go on walks, both long and short, but must be on a leash or a fenced in yard because he also loves to chase squirrels! Terry is house trained and will even let you know when he has to go outside – smart! Won’t you help him find a forever home?” Contact Southwest Metro Animal Rescue at: (952) 368PAWS (7297) or swmetroanimalrescue@hotmail.com. Southwest Metro Animal Rescue and Adoption Society is in Chaska. For more information, email swmetroanimalrescue@hotmail.com or visit swmetroanimalrescue. org.
Pet adoption event planned Southwest Metro Animal Rescue will be participating
at 1320 Crystal Lane, Chaska. Obedience Level I classes and Mondays and Wednesdays and Obedience Level II classes are Wednesdays. Visit its website at carverscotths.org to see class descriptions and/or to register. For more information, call (612) 963-0944.
Terry in the Eden Prairie PetSmart National Adoption Event from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10 and 11, at PetSmart, 11200 Prairie Lakes Drive, Eden Prairie. All dogs and cats are microchipped, vet checked, vaccinations upto-date and spayed/neutered, if over 6 months. For more information about the nonprofit run by volunteers, go to http:// swmetroanimalrescue.org or call (952) 368-PAWS (7297).
Dog training classes start The Carver-Scott Humane Society will be starting dog training classes in September
Pet adoption is Sept. 17 Volunteers for the Carver Scott Humane Society will hold a pet adoption from noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 17 at PETCO off old Highway 212 and Singletree Lane in Eden Prairie. CSHS is without its own building and all pets are housed in foster care. A rabbit, kittens, cats and dogs will be featured. Cats and dogs have been micro-ID implanted, vet checked, wormed, had shots updated, checked for friendly temperaments and age appropriately spayed/neutered. Adoption fees are $165-plus for cats and $195-plus for dogs. Info: (952) 368-3553 or carverscotths.org.
An all-church fair and carnival will highlight Rally Day at Eden Prairie United Methodist Church, which starts after the 9 : 30 a.m. service Sunday, Sept. 11, and continues to noon. The community is invited to the free event, including a food fair and information about groups and activities at the church, 15050 Scenic Heights Road. “The carnival will be on the front lawn of the church. Though the games are geared for children, adults can enjoy them, too. A large inf lated rock wall and slide, face painting and other activities are also a part of our festivities,” according to a news release. Christian education is offered for preschoolers through eighth grade. Info: (952) 9378781 or prairiechurch.org.
Prairie Lutheran offers Bible study “The Bible is the best-selling book in history, but how many people in Eden Prairie are actually reading it? A Gallup survey reports the average American household has four Bibles. However, research by Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life (2008) found that only 16 percent of Americans read the Bible every day,” according to a news release. Prairie Lutheran is using “The Story,” to increase biblical literacy. “Consisting of 31 chapters of carefully-selected scriptures sequenced in
Higher Power Training, 10360 W. 70th St., in Eden Prairie is offering new times for boot camps at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bootcamps are offered at 6:30 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. Tuesdays; 6:30 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. Thursdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays. RSVP 24 hours in advance by calling (952) 942-6320 or registering online at higherpowertraining.com. Cost is $90 for six or $20 for one.
‘Set Your Teen Up for Success’ A free parent seminar titled “Set Your Teen Up for Success” led by Cindy Lea, MA, psychotherapist, ADHD coach and speaker is set for 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at LearningRx, 120 market St., Chanhassen. “Join Cindy as she takes you through the maze of brain development. Learn how to understand your child better and feel less frustrated. Discover what motivates
chronological order, The Story presents the word of God in an engaging format, reading like a novel,” the release said. The church is following the program of up to 31 weeks of curriculum for children through adu lts beginning with its Sept. 11 service. The community is invited. Services are set for 9 and 11 a.m. at the church, 11000 Blossom Road, west of Highway 169, off Pioneer Trail and Bennett Place in Eden Prairie. Info: (952) 829-0525 or prairielutheran.org.
Prairie Hill plans tailgating Prairie Hill Evangelical Free Church will hold its annual Fall Kick-off Tailgating Party beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11. There will be a breakfast buffet from 9-9:35 a.m. You will have opportunity to pick up information on, and register for, the many ministries of Prairie Hill. At 9:45, the group will meet in the sanctuary to learn more about Sunday morning class offerings for all ages. Sunday morning worship service begins at 10:30 a.m.
Prairie Lutheran begins school year Prairie Lutheran Preschool starts the 2011-2012 school year the week of Sept. 12. The curriculum offers a variety of classes and extended day enrichment options for children age 33 months-5 years. There are openings in two-day and
four-day classes. All students are welcome. Prairie Lutheran Preschool is one mile west of 169 on Pioneer Trail in Eden Prairie. For more information, call (952) 942-1800 or visit prairielutheran.org.
Victory Lutheran sets Rally Day First Light puppeteers will be appearing at Victory Lutheran Church as a part of fall kickoff events. The Rally Day festivities will begin with a 9 a.m. church service followed by a free breakfast at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11. “The First Light puppeteers will then take center stage to bring the gospel message to children of all ages in story and song,” according to a news release. “The Rally Day events are designed to kick-start fall education and spiritual growth programs.” The community is welcome to the free events at the church, 16200 Berger Drive in Eden Prairie. Info: (952) 934-0956, victorylcms. org or revbprigge@victorylcms.org.
Men’s Fraternity starts Sept. 13 Men’s Fraternity, a ministry to men of the southwest suburban area, starts 2011-12 sessions on Tuesday, Sept. 13, with the theme, “The Quest for Authentic Manhood.” “This series helps men understand their masculine identity and encourages them to make the
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your child and fi nd how you can best help support him through the demanding challenges as his mind develops, changes and matures,” according to a news release. To RSVP, call (952) 949-6900.
Program can benefit fire department Liberty Mutual Insurance’s $100,000 Be Fire Smart Fire Safety Pledge Program enables Eden Prairie community members to complete a fire safety quiz at www.BeFireSmart.com/eden-prairie-fire-dept that could lead to the Eden Prairie fire department earning one of 10, $10,000 grants. This is the third year of the Be Fire Smart Fire Safety Pledge Program, designed to help America’s fire houses with new equipment or fi re prevention program resources. Residents can take the “Burning Questions” quiz at befiresmart.com through Oct. 31. Those that answer 10 questions correctly earn a credit for the Fire Department. The 10 fire departments with the most credits receive a $10,000 donation.
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Speakers after Hours
Center “Barn,” on the second f loor, 11221 Anderson Lakes Parkway, Eden Prairie, next to the tennis courts. Info: (612) 210-1312, Brian.
Speakers after Hours Toastmasters invites you to improve your public speaking and leadership skills. Meetings are from 6:15-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Supervalu Corp. Headquarters, 11840 Valley View Road, Room 203, Eden Prairie. Info: afterhours.freetoasthost.org or Bennie.R.Leonard@supervalu. com.
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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 portions 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. Barney Uhlig at (952) 937-2924 or buhlig @ mncap.org. CAP National Headquarters’ website is gocivilairpatrol.com. The Viking Squadron website is mncap.org/viking/.
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 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.
Overeaters Anonymous From 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays 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 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.
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.
Fresh Start Recovery From 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Christian recovery program for those with a “hurt, habit or hang-up.” Music, teaching, testimonials and small groups. No cost, no registration required. Info: atgrace.com/fresh-start.
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.
Minneapolis Commodores 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.
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 in for mation cal l Ralph at (952) 934-9727 or e-mail meditation@triplegem.org.
publicnotices News on Thursday, September 1 and 8, 2011; No. 3207) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, September 20, 2011 – 7:00 PM City Center 8080 Mitchell Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Project: Certificate of Appropriateness Permit: #2011-02-032 Smith Douglas More - Dunn Bros. Store Site Improvements Plan Location: 8107 Eden Prairie Road Applicant:City of Eden Prairie NOTICE: Residents of Eden Prairie are invited to attend a public hearing about a Certificate of Appropriateness being requested for the Smith Douglas More Property. The meeting is televised live on cable channel 16 and rebroadcast on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. The City is requesting the following actions: Certificate of Appropriateness for construction of a new shed, gazebo and parking lot expansion. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: If you wish to see plans before the meeting, please stop by City Hall between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you want to talk to someone about the proposed site alteration, please contact Scott Kipp, Senior Planner, at 952-949-8489. Copies of any written comments submitted to the Community Development Department by 12:00 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the meeting date will be distributed in the Council packets. (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, September 8, 2011; No. 3208) STATE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: August 15, 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. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Leave It to Lynn 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box: 10371 Grant Drive, 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: Lynn Kantaris Anderson – 10371 Grant Drive, 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: Lynn Kantaris Anderson – Owner Lynn Kantaris Anderson – Contact Person 612-859-7438 Date: 8/9/11 (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, September 8 and 15, 2011; No. 3209)
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STATE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: April 25, 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. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Brenillow 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box: 5995 Wedgewood Lane N #80, Plymouth, MN 55446 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: Brenna Kate Sletto – 5995 Wedgewood Lane N #80, Plymouth, MN 55446 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: Brenna Kate Sletto – Sole Proprietor Brenna Kate Sletto - Contact Person 701-228-6572 Date: 04-13-2011 (Published in the Eden Prairie
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pursuit of authentic manhood a lifelong priority,” according to a news release. “Topics to be addressed include: the seasons of a man’s life, uncovering a man’s wounds, defi ning manhood, deepening the marriage relationship, 25 ways to love your wife, rearing sons and daughters and developing a manhood plan.” Men’s Fraternity meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 13 to Dec. 6, at Liberty Baptist Church, 6500 Baker Road, Eden Prairie. Coffee and pastries will be served at 7 p.m. Materials cost: $15. Info: (952) 934-0811 or liberty2u@msn.com.
Hosts Beth Moore simulcast Christian author and speaker Beth Moore will be featured i n a Livi ng P roof Live Simulcast event from 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. Grace is one of over 700 churches from around the world participating in this live simulcast. “The event offers powerful messages to women that will challenge them to dig deeper into a more intimate relationship with God. Moore, whose books and studies include David: Seeking A Heart Like His, Breaking Free and Esther: It’s Tough Being a Woman have been read by millions around the world. She is known for her ability to apply biblical scripture to ever yday li fe. Also appearing will be contemporary Christian singer, arranger and worship leader Travis Cottrell,” according to a news release. Cost is $20, including lunch. T icket s c a n b e pu rch a se d at www.atgrace.com/events and at the door. Info: Linda at lmoran @ atg race.com or (952) 224-3064. The church is at 9301 Eden Prairie Road. For directions, go to atgrace.com/ directions.
Pax Christi Bible study planned Pax Christi Catholic Community in Eden Prairie will hold a Women with Spirit Bible Study titled “Peter and Paul: A Church is Born!” from 9:3011: 3 0 T uesdays, beginning Sept. 13. Following a presentation each week, members will gather in facilitated smal l groups for discussion. The cost is $100, which covers lectures, books, retreats and childcare. Registration is available online at paxchristi.com/womensbiblestudy.aspx and at the church reception desk. Registration is requested by Sept. 1. For more information call (952) 944-2861. Pax Christi is at 12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie.
Grace plans Family Fun Grace Church hosts its fourth outdoor Family Fun Festival from noon to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, with giant inflatables for the kids, pony rides, clowns, a live petting zoo, a skateboard/ snowboard/wakeboard demo, Eden Prairie firefighters and policemen with their emergency vehicles, and music and entertainment. The event is free, with nominal fees for food items. Families are invited to arrive early and attend the 11 a.m. worship service. Children’s programming will also be provided. Grace Church is at 9301 Eden Prairie Road. For directions, call (952) 224-3180 or visit atgrace. com/directions.
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A vision for the times in which we live I’ve been thinking about a vision for the times in which we live. Is there a person of conscience who is not sickened by the suffering and dying of innocent people in places like Somalia, Syria, Libya and Afghanistan? We have no frame of reference for such things. Of course it may be well to remember the innocent men, women and children incinerated by our own misguided bombs and missiles in wars our leaders insist are necessary to bring freedom to some of the very same people. Any way you look at it, the present days are ones we can only assume everyone wishes were over. All of which brings me to the question of vision. A common proverb says: “What you see is what you get!” The trouble with that perspective is that much of what we can see is frightening, vile, ugly and violent. Add up the daily images of war and pestilence, murder and mayhem and one’s vision of life can become dark and depressing. If we are not
Bernard E.
JOHNSON SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING
careful our view of life will accept war, injustice and violence as normal. It makes me worry about the world my grandchildren will inherit from the present generation. Is there an antidote to this dark and cynical vision? Virtually every religious tradition calls its followers to a vision of life that transcends present realities. Spiritually alert people look for something beyond the headlines to guide their thinking and give them hope. It is the essence of faith to have a vision of life rooted
in some divine goodness. For those in the Judeo-Christian tradition, there is a core concept that says history is not a random, chaotic tragedy heading nowhere. Rather it is a linear story with a beginning and an end. In the middle of it all God has revealed a vision of the good. It is almost as if people of faith need to wear two watches, one for ordinary time and one for God’s time. The first watch keeps track of the present; the second holds our hope for the future. The first chronicles the past, the second holds our vision of what ought to be. The first is ordinary time. The second is God’s time. In the Hebrew Scriptures and the Christian New Testament, God’s time is mainly in the future. Look at ordinary time and wars are raging in a world redefined by terrorists beheading innocent people. Car bombs explode and school children are taken hostage. Our soldiers are dying and the world feels less and less secure. Look at the
watch with God’s time and we are given a vision of a time when “nations will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks and we will study war no more.” (Isaiah 2:4) Look at ordinary time and the headlines tell of scandals and corruption, dishonesty and injustice from corporate boardrooms to local governments. Look at the other watch and we are invited to visualize a day when “justice will roll on like a river and righteousness like a neverfailing stream.” (Amos 5:24) In the midst of ordinary time, every one of us experiences sorrow, pain and loss. Look at the other watch for God’s time and we are promised there will come a day when “the Lord will wipe away every tear from our eyes and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain.” (Revelation 21:4) Every now and then God’s time breaks into ordinary time. For a brief moment the good and godly vision enters the here and
now. Jesus of Nazareth, St Francis of Assisi, Ghandi, Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Theresa, Trevor Howell (the 10-year-old boy in Philadelphia who started a movement of giving blankets to the homeless), our own Mary Jo Copeland. The challenge is to dwell on a vision that is life-giving in a world that seems addicted to anything but such a vision. A recommendation from the Apostle Paul has universal relevance for people who aspire to a vision of life that counters the dark reality of these times. “... whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” (Philippians 4:8) Dr. Bernard E. Johnson shares this space with the Revs. Timothy A. Johnson and Rod Anderson as well as spiritual writers Lauren Carlson-Vohs and Beryl Schewe. “Spiritually Speaking” appears weekly.
Eden Prairie
Worship Directory
Invite People to Worship with You! Eden Prairie
Dynamic and relevant messages N Inspiring music—traditional and contemporary N Active children’s, youth and adult ministry programs N
United Methodist Church “Open hearts – Open minds – Open doors” Pastor Dan Schneider-Bryan
Sunday Worship 9:30 AM
Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. Bible Study at 10:15 a.m.
(nursery care provided)
Sunday School 9:30 AM
Web: atgrace.com
(3 yrs.– 4th grade)
Phone: 952-926-1884 At southeast corner of Eden Prairie Road and Pioneer Trail in Eden Prairie
15050 Scenic Heights Road Eden Prairie 952-937-8781
Sunday Morning Services: 8:00 • 9:30 • 11:00
(1 blk. west of Mitchell Rd.)
Children’s programming at 9:30 and 11:00
saint FALL WEEKEND andrew SCHEDULE at St. Andrew West Sunday 9:30 a.m. 112090 Hundertmark Rd (2 Blocks West of State 41 on Hundertmark)
Lutheran
at St. Andrew Saturday 5:00 pm Pastoral Team Sunday 9:00 am and 10:30 am Alan Loose Sunday 6:00 pm LiveWire Tasha Genck Morton Roger Schindel
13600 Technology Drive
(Along State Hwy. 5/212 one mile west of 494)
www.prairiechurch.org
ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH SUNDAY 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY 6:00 p.m. “Come grow with us in Christ”
Worship/Church School/ Nursery Each Hour
Daycare/Preschool/Church Camp
ONE CHURCH TWO LOCATIONS
952-937-2776 www.standrewlu.org
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Join us for our Fall Kick Off at Immanuel's Tent Meeting Our ministry theme this year is One Anothering Saturday, Sept 10th at 5:00 pm Worship in the Tent Music by: Minneapolis Synod Senior Band
Sunday, Sept 11th at 9:30 am Worship in the Tent Music by Servant Song and other Immanuel Instrumentalists & Reformation Choir starting at 9:00 a.m.
Join us for grilled hamburgers, hot dogs & pot luck after the Sunday service.
6716 Gleason Road, Edina • (952) 941-3065
Immanuel Lutheran Church
located one block north of hwy. 5 on eden prairie rd.
www.stalbansedina.org
952-937-8123
www.immanuel.us
Please join us... Sunday Worship - 9:00 & 11:00 am Sunday Education - 10:00 am Wednesday Learning - 7:00 pm
Of¿ce: 934-0811
Children & Youth Ministries
6500 Baker Road • Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Young Adult Ministries
Sunday Services:
Men’s & Women’s Ministries
Bible Classes - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
Preschool Family Events Camps & Retreats
Wednesdays: AWANA Clubs - 6:30 p.m. Youth Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study 6:45 p.m.
Adult Small Groups
1 mile west of 169 off Pioneer Trail & Bennett Place 952.829.0525 www.prairielutheran.org
Mission Trips Service Projects
Child Care Provided in All Services
Bible Studies
www.libertybaptistmn.org
087036
Pax Christi Catholic Community 12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie Father Patrick Kennedy, Pastor
www.paxchristi.com
Funshine Preschool enrolling students
Weekend Masses
Funshine Preschool at Grace Church in Eden Prairie is enrolling students for the 20112012 school year. A three-day program is offered from 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Wednesday for children age 33 months to 5 years old, and a new four-day option is available Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to noon for children 3.5 to 5 years old. Lunch is offered each day from noon to 1 p.m. as well as on two extended days each month, when all children are cared for until 2:30 p.m. Semester add-on classes are offered for 4-year-olds until 2:30 p.m. on topics like cooking, art and science. A winter morning drop-off has been added to make it more convenient for parents to bring their children to the door. Info: atgrace.com/ funshine or call Deb at (952) 224-3069. For directions, visit atgrace.com/directions or call (952) 224-3180.
Weekday Masses
Saturday Sunday
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Building Friendships, Building Families, Building Faith
5:00PM 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 5:00PM
Prairie Hill Evangelical Free Church
8:30AM 8:30AM 6:00PM 6:45AM 8:30AM
Call Kathy 952-345-3003
Visit our website for more groups and events! www.phefc.org
Dr. Jerry Erickson, Pastor
952-937-9593 17200 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie
All are Welcome!
Invite People to Worship with You!
Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School classes and Awana will resume in the fall
(Located next to Eden Prairie High School)
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Houses
Lots/Acreage
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3 BR duplex, patio, garage, $995. Pets okay. 952-237-0221 On Prior Lake, 2BR, 1BA, walkout apt. Garage, dock space available, $995/mo includes utilities. 952-4127160 Prior Lake- Lg 1 BR, $575/ mo. 2 BR. $735/ mo. Available now. Patio/ balcony, cats OK, please call 952-6532105, 952-594-1791, or 651-470-4017
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RENTALS
Child Care
Office/Commercial
25 yrs. Loving, licensed childcare. All ages welcome. Cindy, 952-4451932 Becky's Daycare: 3 openings, Shakopee. Food program, licensed. 10 years experience. 952-445-2908
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Drive-In's & Docks Available Immediately Intersections of 41/ 169. 952-484-9675
Boutique Apt. Bldg 2 BR Fireplace, Elevator, Heat paid, Heated parking included. Cats Welcome. Available 9/1. 952-914-0357 2/ 3 BR townhomes, garage included, $795 & $950. 952-448-6549
Room to Rent Bedroom for rent, new listing Shakopee. Nonsmoking. 612-275-9522
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Roommates
Large 2 BR, 2 bath, W/D dishwasher, elevator, security system. $800+ utilities. Available 9/1. 952-492-2800
Chaska’s Luxury Adult Community 1 & 2 Bedroom Homes Cats & Small Dogs Welcome
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New Prague Rentals
Heat Included Washer/Dryer in your Home Y Spacious Floor Plans Y Garage Available Y Calendar of events Y Y
Country Living. Share 3BR home. Male or Female. After 3:30 952368-3084
Health Supplies Diabetic test strips wanted. Most brands. Will pay cash. Local pick up. Call Ted at 612-216-6266
Share my house across street from Lake. 3BR $625/mo., utilities included. 952-913-7168
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Carver Rentals
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Misc for Sale Tanning bed, Super Ultra, 35 lamp, 3 high pressure facials, 15 min. exposure. $5,500. 952496-3331, Bonnie.
1 BR, $685, all utilities included. No pets/ nonsmoking. 952-361-3245 1BR, all utilities included, no pets. $650. 612741-2255
2BR, 2BA, Townhome style living. All units private entrance, pets welcome. $725 pr/mo. 651775-8936 3BR, 1.5BA., double garage. DR, LR, No pets, all appliances. Near park. $1400. 612759-2055
952-448-9201
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1 BR Apartment, HUD/ Section 8, Elderly/ Disabled housing. EHO. 612-702-1472
Eden Prairie Rentals
Chaska Rentals Classifieds 952-345-3003
2 BR apartment, in-floor heating. No pets. $775. 612-718-3163
Jordan Center Apartments
1+BR, LR, DR, PO, in 6 plex. No pets, smoking. Lease, $725. 952-9371959
2 Bedroom Home. Single car garage. Dogs o.k. $1200/month. Available Sept 1st 612-6180644 2 BR, 2 BA twinhome. Everything new. $1050. Randy, 952-270-9221 3 BR 1 BA apartment. Detached garage. $895. Randy 952-270-9221
Savage Rentals 1 BR $635, 1 month Free. Pets ok. 952356-0611
Shakopee Rentals
1 BR APARTMENT Section 8 project Low income rent to qualifying persons. Age 62 or older. 30% of income Smoke-free units available
3BR/1BA $800. Apt. Remodel! Safe,cln,brght,quiet,Priv deck,plygrnd 1yr lse NrCub/Marshall 722Garden Ln 612-325-7954 Arlington Ridge Apts 2 BR Apts. For Rent Updated unit-Ready for move in! Starting at $805 CALL 952-496-3281 1219 S. Taylor St. #103 Large 2 BR apartment, utilities furnished, except electric. Nice condition. $750. 10/1. 952445-2739 Sandalwood Studiosfull kitchenettes, nightly/ weekly/ monthly rates available. 952-277-0100
REAL ESTATE
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Houses
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House for Sale
Lots/Acreage 70 tillable acres. Owner/ Agent, 612-756-1899 Farmland for Sale & Wanted. Randy Kubes, Realtor... 612-599-7440
3286 sq ft commercial bldg, $109,900. New home, 3 car garage, $154,900. 24 acres of farmland, $109,900. 2-1/2 acre lots, $39,900-$69,900. Cabin on Spring Lake, $239,900. Randy Kubes Realtor 612-599-7440
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BUILDING
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30 years experience
Steve Jenness
cell 612-418-2277
fax 952-447-1211
sjenness@integraonline.com
lic#20628802
WE TURN HOUSES INTO HOMES •ROOFING •ADDITIONS •KITCHENS •BATHROOMS •DECKS •PORCHES
CLEANING 952-454-7591, Melanie. Home and Office Cleaning. Experienced, reliable, reasonable rates. Custom Cleaning. Housecleaning done your way. Call Nancy, 952-820-5245 nancy.braun@yahoo.com
CONCRETE/MASONRY
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Brick Work
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JC's Remodeling Co.
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CLEANING
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We are a very diverse company that has expertise in Driveways Patios Foundation repair Chimney restoration Stone fronts Outdoor fireplaces Floor staining, etc....
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Lowell Russell Concrete
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BUILDING
CONCRETE/MASONRY
DON WHERLEY MASONRY INC
Stone Work
Basements • Room Additions Complete Home Remodeling Decks/Porches
*Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling *Distinctive Hardwood Flooring
CONCRETE/MASONRY
! Country Touch Clean. Several years in business. Reliable/Trusting 612-483-1092
• Block Foundations • New Additions, Repairs • Driveways • Patios • Steps • Garages • Pool Decks • Tear-out, Remove, Replace/New • Decorative • Colored, Stamped, Exposed Aggregate Free Estimates
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DRAPERIES Drapes, Blinds, Fabrics, Upholstery, Bedspreads. Lakes Interiors. 38 yrs. 952-447-4655.
DRIVEWAYS Radloff & Weber Blacktopping Inc.
ELECTRICAL POWERTECH Electric. Local. Owner operated. Licensed, insured, clean. Rich: 952-292-8683
FLOORING ABOVE ALL HARDWOOD FLOORS & CARPET Floor Installation Sanding & Refinishing Carpet, Tile & Vinyl Installation Exceptional Quality Great Service
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HEATING/AIR COND Heating, plumbing, remodel and repair, and replacement, new construction. 952-492-2440
LANDSCAPING
~Since 1971~ Free Estimates
6 Miles S. of Shakopee on 169
952-447-5733
Pulverized Dirt $12.50/ yd. Colored Mulch $26.50/ yd. Cypress, Cedar, Hardwood
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LANDSCAPING
LAWNS ARE US C r e a t e s D i s t i n c t i v e O u td o o r L i v i n g X Complete
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Country Trail Tree Moving & Landscaping Service/Tree Sales Boulder Walls
Specialized Services Inc.
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Caola
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Landscaping
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Driveways, Parking Lots
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Visit our website: www.caolalandscaping.com Credit Cards Accepted
952-445-7302
Retaining Walls, Concrete & Paver Drives, Patio & Walks, Boulder walls, & much more!
952-292-2261 Premiere One Landscapes #1 Schieber Outdoor Services LawncareLandscaping. Commercial Residential. Senior Discount. Joe: 952-2924445
Rock Engraving at Hermans
612-275-2574. AJ's Tree & Lawn Service LLC. Trimming & removal. Licensed, insured.
Flagstone, Steppers Decorative Rock Edging/ Poly/ Fabric Retaining Walls, Pavers
952-445-1812 Paul Bunyan Tree Service. Tree Removal and Trimming. www.paulbunyantree serviceinc.com
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Full-Time
Full-Time
Allure Salon, adding 10am-3pm, M-F shift for experienced motivated sylist & PT Nail Tech. 952-496-3331, Bonnie
ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career Excellent Potential Fast Growth
WORK FROM HOME!
Coldwell Banker Burnet Eden Prairie Irene: 952-949-4759 Rolland: 952-949-4724 EOE
ASSEMBLY 2nd shift
Put your faith first, Family second with an Opportunity to earn a Great income! 952-270-6190
We are looking for a large number of people to work in a cold room environment packaging food items. Excellent opportunity for extra money over the next four Holiday months. Apply ASAP for immediate placement!!! Team Personnel Services Shakopee 952-746-3346 www.teampersonnel.com
nd
2 Shift Shop Help. Applicants should be: Experienced, clean driving record. Towing experience gets more pay. $10+ starting. Taking applications at: 4805 Dakota St. Prior Lake. For more information call; 952-447-5286
Finish carpenters wanted with 2-5 years of experience. Position is full time and benefits eligible. Must have valid D/L, reliable transportation and be able to pass background check, drug screen and physical. Call our job line at 952-380-3720 or send resume to jobs@carpentrycontractors.com
Truck Driver/ Mechanic Ditch Witch of Minnesota, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time truck driver/mechanic. Qualified applicants will have 5+ years experience with formal training. Class A license is required. Benefits include: medical, dental, 401k & uniforms. Fax resume to: 952-4450035 or mail to: 12826 Emery Way, Shakopee, MN 55379 or come in to fill out an application.
Full-Time Avon needs 100 representatives in Chaska for the holiday selling season. Start your business for only $10! Call today, Peggy... 952-955-1624 janikula@frontiernet.net Carpenters/ Framing. Apprentice & lead position. FT year-round, SW Metro. Mark: 612-6854966
Nutrition & Culinary Assistant F-T or P-T
Auburn Homes & Services is currently seeking a Nutrition & Culinary Assistant on our Chaska Campus. See our website at www.auburnhomes.org for details. EOE
Next Steps is hiring aides, assistants, lead teachers. Send resumes to: info@nextsteps learningcenter.com
Full-Time
Deli Manager Full Time Radermacher's Fresh Market is accepting applications for 2 Full Time Deli Management positions in our Jordan and Le Center locations. Outgoing, energetic, & organized candidates with Retail Food Service, Sales and Management experience preferred. Weekends & some evenings are required. Great pay & benefits available for the right individual. Applications & resumes can be submitted to: crystalw@radermachers.com
by fax 952-403-5926 or in person.
Full-Time Framing, Siding and Window carpenters wanted with all levels of experience. Positions are full time and benefits eligible. Must have valid D/L, reliable transportation and be able to pass background check, drug screen and physical. Call our job line at 952-380-3720 or send resume to: jobs@carpentry contractors.com
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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 September 19, 2011.
Store Management & Crew Members Opportunities Available Now hiring for a full time Assistant Store Management position. Stores are located in the Shakopee, Chanhassen, and Excelsior areas. Please call Michelle at 612.718.3520 or Lauren at 952.239.1466 for interested inquiries. WE OFFER: Flexible scheduling Opportunity to run your own store Competitive pay Pleasant atmosphere Multi-store opportunities
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POLICE OFFICER The Shakopee Police Civil Service Commission is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be POST licensed or have taken and passed the POST exam by November 1, 2011. Hiring Range: $4,146 to $5,183 per month, DOQ. Application Deadline: September 23, 2011. Obtain application from the City of Shakopee at www.ci.shakopee.mn.us/employment.cfm or (952) 233 9320. EOE. TTY/TDD: (952) 233-3837.
9813 Flying Cloud Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55347 An Equal Opportunity Employer, m/f/d/v
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GARAGE SALES AUCTIONS Boutique/Craft Sale
15th Annual Old Barn Boutique Crafts, furn., antiques, Don't miss! Once a year 9am-6pm 9/14-18 & 9/23-25 2 Miles N. of Emma Krumbee's on Hwy 169, Belle Plaine
Carver Sales
Chaska Sales
Excelsior Sales
Prior Lake Sales
Prior Lake Sales
Shakopee Sales
Shakopee Sales
Man Sale Thurs-Sat. 9/8-9/10 9am-5pm. 15830 Carver Highlands Dr, Man Sale commercial elect. contactor boxes, Skid steer, wheel loader 8 gauge elec wire, sm. excavator, JD diesel eng., trailer 6000, roller conveyor sections, office partitions, elec. scooter & HoverRound, outboard 7.5hp, skidsteer wood splitter, concrete breakers, shop air compressor 220v, lots, lots more!! 952-4482429
Fri. & Sat. Sept. 9-10th 8am-5pm 942 Conner St Chaska. Garage sale. Gently used Boy/Girl Toys and Clothes 0-3yrs. Double stroller, Adult clothing, TV, Dryer.
Estate Sale: 70 yrs, one home! Wicker furniture, freezer, hidabed. Vintage: dinnerware, Christmas ornaments, hand tools, lamps, doll accessories, records. Sat. 9/10, 9am4pm. Sun. 9/11, 12noon-4pm. 240 3rd St.
Block Party Sale! Fountain Hills Ct. Townhomes (CR 42 & Pike Lake Tr.) Sat. 9/10, 9am-3pm. Furniture, linens, China, crystal, holiday decorations, bikes, clothes for all ages. Lots more!
Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church Annual MEGA Sale! Wed., 9/14, 4-8pm. Thur., 9/15, 9am-7pm. Fri., 9/16, 8am-12noon. 3611 N. Berens Rd. NW. www.sollc.org 952-230-2988
Friday, September 9th 9-6. Multi-family sale. Dining room & patio tables, Pottery Barn king and baby bedding, baby furniture, handmade bibs, burpcloths & onesies. 3606 Karner Drive.
Garage & Estate Salejewelry, electronics, furniture, artwork, collectibles, lots of misc. Thurs-Fri-Sat., 9/8-9-10, 8am-6pm. 15568 Skyline Ave. NW (Eagle Creek & Highland) Follow signs
The Enclave at Cleary Lake Neighborhood Sale. Thursday/Friday, September 15th-16th from 9:30am-4:00pm. Kid's clothing and toys, housewares, furniture, bikes and much more! Off Cty Rd. 21 on Cty Rd 87.
Super Huge Organized Fri. & Sat. 9/9 & 9/10 8:00 - ? Multi Family CLEAN READY TO WEAR brand name clothing size 3 juniors plus size womens, uniforms, mens, HH, bedding, Lots of misc. 1040 Eastview Circle
Thrift Stores
Thrift Stores
Chaska Sales
Carver Sales 16170 Delarma Drive, Off CR 11, follow signs. 9/8-9-10, 9am-4pm. HH items & tools, misc. odds & ends from Man cave.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9/8, 9/9, 9/10. 9am-5pm. Carver Hwy 212 West of Chaska. Maps available. carversteamboatdays.org
Book Sale - hundreds of paperbacks, romance, mystery, thrillers, fiction Friday - Saturday, Sept. 9-10. 110275 Village Road, Chaska Fri & Sat. September 9&10. Fri 8-5, Sat 8noon. Garage sale. Pool table, loft bed. craft supplies. toys. girls clothes. household items, knicknacks. misc. 2873 Mark Twain Drive, Chaska
Garage Sale! Downsizing. Thurs-Fri 9/8-9 7am-5pm. Sat 9/10 7am-? Whirlpool washer/ dryer, excellent condition. Round oak dining table/ 6 chairs, newer lift chair, sm oak entertainment center, oak tv stand, old china cabinet glass front/ sides, old tea cart, misc furniture. Gas grill/ tank, lots of kitchenware, misc items. 112088 Stone Creek Dr. More info 320-296-5005. Cash only
Eden Prairie Sales Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9-8, 9, 10. 9am5pm. Tiffany Lane Neighborhood sales We're housecleaning you benefit! A wide variety of good stuff! Prairie Center Dr. to Franlo (behind library) to Tiffany Lane
Jordan Sales Barn Sale- full of goodies! Furniture, lots of HH, clothes, children's toys, little boy clothes, tools/ power tools. Come check it out! Thurs-Fri, 9/8-9 8am5pm. 634 Broadway St N. Garage Sale, antiques & more! Thurs-Fri-Sat., 9/8-9-10, 8am-6pm. 406 Wood St. St. Paul's Lutheran Church 7th Annual GARAGE SALE 6th & Varner St. Thurs, 9/15, 8am-7pm Fri., 9/16, 8am-6pm Sat. 9/17, 7am-11am (½ price & bag sale) Concessions available
Savage Sales
Harbor Neighborhood Annual Garage Sale: Thurs-Fri-Sat. 9/15-17 9am-5pm. A little bit of everything... furniture, clothes, knick-knacks, much more! Off Hwy 42, across from NTB.
Fri-Sat., 9/9-10, 8am3pm. Garage Sale, A-Z. Hand & power tools, tool storage. 7633 PONDS EDGE PATH
Moving Sale Thursday 9/8, Friday 9/9, Saturday 9/10. 8-4pm. Furniture, toys, tools, HH goods. Antiques, much misc. 18076 Luedke Lane
Moving Sale, FridaySaturday 9/9-9/10. 85pm. Furniture, tables, area rugs, bedroom/set, cabinets, glass items, dishes, glassware. Off 42 & Dakota 1blk S 14446 Edgewood Ave.
STUFF! For Sale 128 Meridian St. N., Belle Plaine. 952-873-6617 Mon., Thurs-Fri., 2-8pm. Sat-Sun 12-6pm.
BIG SALE!! Everything reduced. 4 bedroom sets from $75. 2 dinette sets from $50. 23 c.f. stainlness steel side-by-side refrigerator and stainless steel electric stove, $950/both. Couches, chairs, coffee, end tables. Craftsman 42” riding mower, 18 HP, $750. 21” self-propelled Toro mower, $35. 2 Singer sewing machines from $25. Truck tool box, $30. Furnish your apartment with a bedroom set, living room set & kitchen set, $365/ all. Glassware & kitchen utensils, ½ price.
To learn more about these businesses, go to www.imarketplace.mn Call (952) 345-3003 to place an ad
LANDSCAPING
ODD JOBS
Schmidt and Son Lawn Care Aerating Leaf clean-up Mowing for 2012
Quality Remodeling and Home Repairs
Contracts
A Minnesota Greenstar Qualified contractor
Free estimates
952-496-1365
MOVING/STORAGE
MOVING? You Call - We Haul
Completely Enclosed Truck Very Reasonable Rates
References, Lic & Ins Mn Lic. 20632058 Kevin Hayes
(612)867-8287 kevin@hmwhome.com www.hmwhome.com
952-758-2552 We Haul Moving New Prague
ODD JOBS
ODD JOBS
PAINT/WALLPAPER
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
-- ML Smith Painting -Exterior/Interior/Power Washing. 20+ Years Exp Residential & Farm. Top Quality & Affordable rates. Free Estimates. Call Marty 952-270-1001
Bruce Mackenthun Does It All! WindowDoor- Deck specialist! Professional services. 952-270-9166. Lic #20452534 Ins. www.brucedoesitall.com
Breimhorst Painting. Interior/ Exterior. Insured. Albie: 952-261-2234
Ken's HANDYMAN SERVICE Repairs, Installations & Home Improvements. Call Ken: 952-445-1836
MJ Painting Interior/ Exterior painting & staining. 952-445-2904 Marvin Jeurissen
PLASTER/DRYWALL
PAINT/WALLPAPER
Bob Wagner (952) 686-4833 www.bobshandymanservices.com for available services and rates. Fully Insured LOW HOURLY RATES, TELL ME WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD AND WE WILL MAKE A DEAL!
*A and K PAINTING* Schedule your Fall painting now!
Free Estimates Ins/ Bonded
Any Task... Just Ask
952-474-6258
Insured, References, Licensed #20374699
612-201-6316, bgmach3_3@hotmail.com www.handyhomereapairservice.com Need a new Paint Job, Roof, Lawn, Driveway, Patio, Remodel Job? Find a Professional in the Classified Section
Major credit cards accepted
“Bill's Painting” Exterior/ Interior/ Decks. 29 yrs/ guaranteed work. 10% scheduling discount. 952-448-6633/ 952-220-1090
651-480-3400 sundanceexteriors.com Family owned since 1979
UPHOLSTERY
Monnens Custom Builders
Discounted fabrics... drapes, bedspreads, residential/ commercial. 38 years' experience. 952-447-4655
952-496-0921 Lic. 4960
PLUMBING/SEPTIC 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
952-448-3761 No wall too small
ROOFING
Roofing/ Additions New Construction Siding/ Windows Locally owned 20 + Years Jim's Cell: 612-859-4618 Mike's Cell: 612-859-4620
Free wind & hail damage inspections... We can handle all of your insurance claims. Roofing, Siding, Windows & all home improvement needs. We do it all!
Lic# 20632183
Ext/Int Paint/ Stain ~Carpentry/ Repair~
Handy Home Repair Service, Inc.
ROOFING
Always Quality Interior RELIABLE, Painting. Professional, Experienced 952-334-0977 Jerry Fehn
Handyman Ser vices PROFESSIONAL, PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE 28 YEARS OF TRADE EXPERIENCE
ROOFING
Father/ son plumbing company. Licensed, bonded, insured. Working for you! R&D Plumbing952-237-0115 Plumbing, heating, remodel and repair, new construction. 952-4922440
Classified Ads 952-345-3003
ROOFING
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
Let us know how we can earn your business. (952)873-6078 Roofing OWindows OSiding ORemodeling O
Locally Owned & Operated Licensed & Insured #20631439
Best Drywall LLC Serving SW Metro 18 yrs. Small crew/no subs/ painting. New Const/ Basements/ Repair. BBB Reg/Ins/Free Est. All work guaranteed Mic 612-685-0476 bestdrywallminnesota.com
•Roofing •Siding •Windows
952-882-8888 Call today for your Free Inspection! Family Owned & Operated www.capstonebros.com Lic# 20609967
Regal Enterprises, Inc. Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Insurance work. Since 1980. regalenterprisesinc.net 952-201-4817
Put Your Special Skills To Work ROPE A BETTER JOB IN THE CLASSIFIEDS To easily place your ad, call 952-345-3003
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Full-Time
Part-Time Cleaning Patrol seeking Housecleaner, 20-30 hrs/ week. $10-$15 DOQ. DL required. 952564-8590 Cook, weekend breakfast, PT; Experienced. Please contact TJ Hooligans, 952-4476668 Male PCA position available in Chaska. Call Sheila 651-7892299
Metro area asphalt paving contractor has openings for qualified experienced personnel. Skilled positions are available in all areas of excavation/ grading and asphalt installation. Clean driving records with Class A CDL is required. For more information please contact Pam at 952-4962651
Newspaper Route: Weekday/Weekend Routes now avail. Bloomington area. Must be 18 yrs. & have own vehicle. (952) 451-8188
NOW HIRING! FT Account Executive Looking for a self motivated, self starter to service and grow accounts in the Scott and Carver County Area. Duties include, but are not limited to maintaining existing accounts, building new accounts, commercial script writing, and marketing the radio station through community events. Please send resume for consideration by 9/16/2011 to GM, Kristin Guerrette at
NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR No experience Necessary will train Starting wage $13.25 an hour DOE No dui's, must have class d license at least 3 years And be 21 years of age Positive Connections 460 N Hickory Street Chaska, MN 55318 952-361-0899
kguerrette@kchkradio.net
No phone calls please Ingstad Mediactive is an Equal Opportunity Employer
StarTribune Newspaper Carrier Needed immediately Shakopee & rural Waconia Weekend routes. For further information see our website at; www.Chaskadelivery.com
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Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women is in need of additional volunteers to answer its 24-hour crisis line and provide childcare at support groups. Free training for crisis line volunteers will begin Oct. 1. No training is required for childcare volunteers. For more information, call Kim by Sept. 14,
FT Executive Chef and FT Line Cooks Flexible hours Tuesday Sunday evenings and Wednesday & Saturday days. All pt positions require a 3 shift minimum per week. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package for FT positions, reduced cost show tickets and a fun work environment. Visit us online at www.chanhassendt.com or apply in person at 501 W 78th Street, Chanhassen, MN.
PT LIVE-IN, FT PAY! GROUP HOME Work in a comfortable home with six women with a Developmental Disability. Schedule is Sunday, 7:00pm until Friday, 9:00am. Includes sleep nights, free time during the day and three days off! Supervise personal care, routines & skill building & accompany into community. Need CPR & Med passing certificate or obtain immediately. Requires related experience, solid judgment, a valid drivers license & safe driving record. Pay $600+/wk, full benefits - more details at our website.
Apply on-line at CommunityLivingHomes.com Community Living Inc, 952-443-2048
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Motorcycles
Sporting Goods CASH$$ We buy guns SPORTS STOP Shakopee 952-445-5282
1998, Bayliner Capri Fish & Ski boat, 19 ft. 135HP. Inboard, stored inside. Excellent condition $6900. 952-4126417
1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36' motorhome, great condition, sleeps 6, 60,000 miles, $31,900 or best offer. Call Gary at 952492-1129.
27' 2007 Palomino Thoroughbred, 1 slide out, triple bunk, queen bed sleeps 7-8. $17,499, Parked in Waseca. Call Mitch 612-325-7365
2004 Harley FXST Softail 24,000 miles. Extras too much to list. Call for details. $8,800. 952836-6773
Motorcycles
EZ-GO Gas Golf Cart with Rear Seat. White with White Top and Seats. $2195. 952-2390446
952-873-4214
Seasonal Positions
2001, 17ft. Starcraft, 90HP, Mercury. Excellent condition. $9,000 952-890-2630
Need 2 seasonal FT individuals with basic tools for construction work. Reliable vehicle. Call Joey, 612-490-1139
Sales Positions Marketing Executive; Growing Registered Pharmaceutical Company; Office From Home; Flexible Hours; Great Financial Opportunity; Bonuses; Car Allowance Available; Excellent Training to Help You Grow! Contact:
2001 Camper, 5th wheel 2 slideouts, golfcart, shed $14,500. Excellent condition. Parked on beautiful wooded lot in Zumbrota, MN 612-7208683/ 612-599-0184
2002 Larson 19' FishNSki, SEI 190, 135 HP Outboard, stored indoors. $11,900.00 or BO, NADA guide suggested $13,945.00, Jon 612-730-8116
1994 Harley Heritage Softtail, 26300k, all service records avail, extra set of pipes. $7500. Call Mike @ 612-309-6737
2005 black Yamaha R6, 6,000 miles. Yoshimurd customized exhaust. With OEM cover & tank bra. $5,500. 952-3610142
TRANSPORTATION
2006 Crestliner Lsi Angler 2285. Lots of extras. 60 HP Mercury 4 stroke and dual axle trailer. 763-360-6251
Boats/Motors
1973 14' Alumacraft boat/ trailer, 15 HP Johnson motor. Needs carb work. Trolling motor/ battery, steering console. $1,125/BO. 952-448-3128
1979 Mark Twain 17' Runabout, trailer, 115 HP Mercury. Power tilt, swim step, custom canvas seats/carpet. Registered 2013, $1,999. 612-590-1595
1981 Sea Nymph 16' fish/ ski boat, 1989 Evinrude 60hp tracker, Spartan trailer, trolling motor, livewells, locators, anchormates, pedestal seats. REDUCED! $3200. 952445-5473
1992 Vibo 21' Hexagon pontoon. Low hrs. 2 motors. '96 Merc 90HP + 9.9. Marine radio. Trailer. Clean. $9,500. 612720-2262
Cars $$ Paid for Junkers/ Repairables FREE TOW. Immediate pickup. Serving Carver/ Scott counties. 952-220-TOWS, 24/7 $$ Wanted $$ JUNK CARS Viking Auto Salvage 651-460-6166
2004 41' SportsCoach Elite. Fully equipped. 23,000K. Well-maintained. 3 slides. $100,000. 952-797-6264
2000 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster, wife's bike, never rode, must go. 1300 miles, Lots, lots of extras, mint! $7000. 952-890-0905
2007 27' Colorardo RL 5th Wheel, 2 Slide $29,500 or best offer. 507-934-4834 M-F after 5:30
2003 Harley Softtail Deuce Anniversary model. 5500 miles. $13,000. 952-447-4280
2005 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan Classic with Vance & Hines pipes. New tires. 10,895 miles. Mint condition. $5900 Call (952) 934-7358
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Immediate Openings for: PT Servers, Service Assistants, Expeditors, Banquet Captain, Banquet Servers, Banquet Bartenders
Campers Travel Trailers
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
$100 Signing Bonus Newspapers Routes in cities surrounding Lake Minnetonka Area. Must be 18 yrs old & have valid drivers license. Call Dolores 952-994-5437 or
Campers Travel Trailers
Honda style 2007 JMST 250cc Scooter. 1329 miles, original owner, 80 mpg, 4 stroke 2 passenger, $2900.00, call Ray 952-402-9110
1963 Buick Custom Convertible. V6 A/T. Completely rebuilt 3000 miles ago. New white/top, brakes. Excellent condition some minor restoration needed. $5000. 605-2127283 1996 Geo Prism. 4D, High mileage, great condition. $1800. or best offer. 952-361-8700
94 Starcraft, 17ft. Aluminum. Walleye, Bass ½ Console 75hp. Mariner & 8hp. Kicker. $6500. 612-554-6725 or bsehlers3242@gmail.com
S-C-O-R-E BIG
Hydro Stream Vegas. 20'. 200 HP+++. Complete restoration. 5 passenger. A real head turner! $8,900 or all trades welcome. 952215-5421
Campers Travel Trailers
with savings in the Classifieds
1991 Fleetwood Southwind Motorhome, Class A, 33ft. Only 38k miles! Smooth runner, fully loaded, sleeps 6, hydraulic leveler, $10,500, 612-669-4172
Call: 952-345-3003 to place an ad
1996 Itasca Suncruiser Motorhome. Class A, 39'. Excellent condition, shedded at all times/ winterized. Loaded! 29,300 actual miles. $35,000/BO. 507-6656019
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Cars
Cars
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
Cars
Cars
1988, Cadillac Eldorado 78,000 miles. All original, with maintenance records. $6500. b/o 952233-2148
1998 Dodge Stratus, 6 cyl, AT. 156K. $1,500. 952-445-6173
Cars
2007 Ford Focus. 5 speed, manual. 37 MPG 19k + miles. One owner, $10,500. 612-8400884
Trucks
1964 Chevy C20, 350 engine, 350 auto tranny, every bolt, nut, part replaced, or sandblasted and painted. 8K. REDUCED- $12,500. 952913-7808
Trucks
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
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
Vans
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1990 Audi Quattro V8, very good engine, tranny & drive train. Pearl white, loaded! Needs limited work. $750, 952426-5657
2000 Ford Windstar LX 7 Passenger Van, 133,349 Miles. $2,250. 6 Cyl Engine, Automatic Runs and drives great. Craig 952-368-9689
2000 Jaguar XJR. Well maintained. $9700 Silver and black interior, 83,000 miles. Call 612655-6680
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS Thursday, Sept. 8
The following are local government meetings in Eden Prairie. Meetings are held at Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, unless otherwise indicated.
Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission – 7 p.m., Heritage Rooms. Human Rights And Diversity Commission – 7 p.m., Housing & Human Services
office in the lower level of Eden Prairie Center mall.
Monday, Sept. 12 Arts and Culture Commission – 7 p.m., Prairie Room. Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commis-
sion – 7 p.m., Council Chamber. Planning Commission – Cancelled.
Tuesday, Sept. 13 School Board Meeting – The board meets at 6 p.m. in
the Administrative Services Center, 8100 School Road. Those wishing to comment at a meeting are asked to call or email the superintendent’s of fice in advance of the meeting at jpexa@edenpr.org or (952) 9757115, jsimmons@edenpr.org or
(952) 975-7015. Conservation Commission – 7 p.m., Prairie Room.
Monday, Sept. 19 Her it age P reser vat ion Commission – 7 p.m., Prairie Room.
Now you can post an unlimited number of ads to Thriftmart, our free-ads marketplace. Go to www.imarketplace.mn/thriftmart to place your ad, or call (952) 345-3003. (A telephone surcharge applies if you call.) And now businesses can use Thriftmart, too!
1 firestone wide oval. 235/50/17, like new. $125. b/o 952-217-2370
Bedroom set in solid maple. Five pieces $250. e-mail BarbAlan2@aol.com Bergstroms jewelry $200 gift card for only $150. Steve 952-4450213 Bike trailer stroller. Schwinn. 2-seater. Like new. $20. 952-9466955. Bike, Girl's Trek 20 inch, purple, excellent condition, $100. 952-4039674 Bronco, post hole digger. 44". Exc. $12. 952 401-3786 Brussels Griffon Pup. Smooth coat, 06/25/11. $300. 612-247-6498
1.25hp belt-sander. Sears Roebuck. Motor needs rebuilt. $100. Pick-up. Text-to-952406-0285 100' grounded extension cord. Like new. $15. 952-240-1025. 18" tires on American racing rims. $500. 612810-9955 2 end tables, sofa table. Oak. Good condition, $75. 612-812-5576 2 rattan recessed glasstop end tables. $100. Must sell 952447-3959 2 Twins tickets, sec 132, row 4, 9-21-11, $56. 952-334-2593
Bunk bed twin-over-twin with 2 drawers. $350 952-440-8905 Butcher Block, maple. 30"x25"x1.5" thick. $65. 952-448-3699 Chair & ottoman, fabric excellent condition. Must sell $275. 952448-9877 Chair dryer, gold washable covering. $35. 952873-2775 Chinchilla with lg. cage toys food. Cute, friendly. $100. 651-895-0625
30-06 ammo mostly 150 gr. $8. 952-388-8456 3pc bedroom set: queen headboard frame, dresser w/mirror, $325. 952-220-5051 4, Chevy S-10 rims, Aluminum 4wd. $75. 507329-3964 48” glasstop rattan table, 4chairs. Moving must sell $385. 952447-3959 6.3 gallon steel boat motor tank. Like new. $20. 952-445-1148
Clarinet, LeBlanc with case. Great condition. $175. cash 612-9109164 EP
6x8 trailer, motorcycle, snowmobile. $400. 507329-3964 72 Goosebump books, good condition. $100. b/o. 952-486-1599
Coffee table, good shape. $15. 952-2927886 Couch, sofa fabric, excellent condition. Must sell, $500. 952-4489877 Danby, winecooler, new. Holds 35 bottles, slideout shelves. $280. 612282-9450 Decoys, Loon and Bronze Duck $100. Steve 952-445-0213
8 gallon Craftsman wet/dry vac. $10. 952445-1148 Adjustable queen bed, mattress. Used 3 months. $500. 952-4454522 Antique post drills, $200/ both, 952-4923089 Band instrument, Ludwig percussion/bell set. $200. 952-334-5584
Deer stand 7' tubular steel with platform. $10. 952-445-7207 Dell Latitude laptop. Works great. Needs battery. $125. 952-2401025.
Bedroom set, Drexel, very good condition, $290. 952-447-3576
Desk, Ikea, great for student, built-ins. $100, 952-937-2384 Dining room table, hutch, dark wood. Good condition. $300. 952442-8887
Garment travel bag. American Tourister, No wheels, $35. 952-4474961 German Shepherd Pup. 10 wks, vet shots. $395. 952-681-9100
Dining room table, oak, 4 chairs & hutch, $350. 612-812-5576 Dining table, six upholstered chairs, one leaf. $250. 612-965-0871 Dish set, Corelle by Corning; Cups, plates, saucers. $30. 952-2205051 Dish set, fresh flowers by Excel: plates, saucers. $30. 952-2205051 Dryer, 700 Kenmore. $150. 952-403-0771
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living in ep Did you know? “September, the seventh month of the Roman calendar, derives its name from the Latin word ‘septem,’” meaning ‘seven,’” according to a vintage date book, “Days to Remember.” “In honor of the working man, the first Monday in September has been designated as a national holiday since 1894.” September’s birthstone is the blue sapphire, “the symbol of charm and poise.” The flower of the month is the aster. “Sept. 11, 1862, was the birth date of William Sidney Porter, better known as O. Henry, master of the short story with the surprise ending. … On Sept. 19, 1926, Mickey Mouse first appeared in a movie cartoon.” Source: Vintage date book
This date in EP history Sept. 13, 1953 – American Legion Hall No. 409 is being built. Source: “Eden Prairie Book of Days” by Ernie Shuldheiss
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Chaska’s Joyce Sutphen, pictured in Woodside, Calif., will be Minnesota’s second official poet laureate. She was named to the position by Gov. Mark Dayton recently.
The poet turned poet laureate Governor names Chaskan chief poetry advocate
Joyce Sutphen’s collected works
BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO mfrancisco@swpub.com
Straight Out of View (Beacon Press)
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Naming the Stars (Beacon Press/Holy Cow! Press)
Coming Back to the Body (Holy Cow! Press)
ive Joyce Sutphen a handful of zucchini and a basket of apples and you can be sure she won’t let them go to waste. She’ll bake up an apple pie or a loaf of zucchini bread to make the best of the produce she was gifted. “I feel a responsibility to do something with them,” she explained. It’s not so different with words. As a poet, Sutphen knows not to let moments of inspiration pass by. She has five volumes of published poetry and numerous awards to show for it. And now, she’s been given the most illustrious honor a poet can receive in the state of Minnesota. Last week, Gov. Mark Dayton named Chaska’s Joyce Sutphen the state’s poet laureate. She will serve as the primary spokesperson, supporter and promoter of poetry in the unpaid position. Sutphen, 62, is just the second official poet laureate in Minnesota. She succeeds Robert Bly – a legend in Sutphen’s eyes. “This just shows that poets can be legendary or ordinary,” she said in her typical soft-spoken, humble manner.
TALENT While Sutphen may not acknowledge her talent, others are more than happy to. “Joyce Sutphen is a talented writer and teacher who will be a great voice for poetry in Minnesota,” said Gov. Dayton at the appointment. “I am thrilled she will be serving as poet laureate for our state.” “Joyce is an extraordinary talent whose poetry combines a contemporary rural sensibility with her knowledge of Shakespearean sonnets,” e-mailed Jim Perlman, of Holy Cow! Press, which has published two of her books of poetry including the Minnesota Book Award winner “Naming the Stars.” “Joyce will be a magnificent poet laureate for Minnesota because of her dedication as a teacher, as a passionate listener, and a friend of our Minnesotan landscape. We are lucky to have her as an activist for inspiring our appreciation and writing of poetry,” said Perlman. “Joyce Sutphen may well be the most self-effacing poet I know, which is
Fourteen Sonnets (Red Dragonfly Press)
“We’re so busy, we don’t get a chance to savor the details or pay attention as much as we should. Poetry does that.” Joyce Sutphen Minnesota poet laureate
First Words (Red Dragonfly Press)
surprising as one considers the strength and accomplishment of her writing,” said Scott King of Red Dragonfly Press, in an e-mail. Dragonfly Press published Sutphen’s two most recent works. “Her poetry is kind and gentle and questioning, but also deeply underwritten by tradition and craft. “As a publisher, I consider it a very distinct privilege and pleasure to have worked with her,” he continued. “Joyce is a much-loved friend, a much-loved teacher, a much-loved poet; I’m certain she will be a favorite with the citizens of Minnesota.”
OPPORTUNITY Sutphen is looking forward to the opportunity ahead of her. “It’s great to have a chance to do something for poetry,” she said, noting that she’s still very much in the brainstorming phase of things. “I hope to bring a lot of those voices together that don’t normally come together,” she said. “I want to do everything I can to have people hear poetry, find places to write poetry, read poetry.” Sutphen has had good practice introducing people to poetry in her 19 years of teaching. She currently teaches poetry, literature and creative writing at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. She insists she won’t require her students to refer to her as Professor Poet Laureate Sutphen, though. “They’ll probably just end up calling me Joyce,” she laughed. “We feel incredibly lucky to have such an amazing colleague, and we were beside ourselves when we heard the good news,” stated Rebecca Fremo, chair of the English Department at Gustavus Adolphus. ”Not only is Joyce a gifted poet, somebody whose work engages us all intellectually, emotionally, and even viscerally, but she’s just about the best human being I know. I suppose that’s what makes her such a wonderful poet--that boundless heart of hers. “She brings gifts to our students that will last them a lifetime. And we can’t wait to see how she’ll bring more attention to the scores of talented Minnesota writers with whom she keeps company.”
IMPORTANCE When asked why poetry is important, Sutphen thoughtfully replied, “It’s a really unique way of paying attention.”
TO CONTACT SUTPHEN, EMAIL JSUTPHEN@ GUSTAVUS.EDU “It’s a way of stopping time,” she continued. “We’re so busy, we don’t get a chance to savor the details or pay attention as much as we should. Poetry does that.” Sutphen’s earliest memories of poetry harken back to time spent with her father growing up on their farm near St. Joseph. “He always made little funny rhymes for us all through the day,” she recalled. “We’d try to keep up with him, but mostly we just stood back and let him go.” In high school, Sutphen began reading poetry and loved it. “I fell into it, really,” she said. Poems like Robert Frost’s “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” “To a Young Child” by Gerard Manley Hopkins and Wallace Stevens’ “July Mountain” spoke to her then and remain among her favorites today. “I was a very democratic reader,” she said, adding W.B. Yates and Elizabeth Bishop to her list of beloved poets. Sutphen also found poetry in the music of the times – noting that the songs of The Beatles and Bob Dylan were particularly poetic in the 1960s. Today, the notions for her own poetry can come from just about anywhere at just about anytime. “It comes from so many different places,” she said. She draws inspiration from everything from her drive to work to her home in the Jonathan neighborhood of Chaska. “I live on a 100-acre marsh,” she offered. “I’ve written about the birds, the deer, the wind in the reeds …” King said Sutphen’s continued dedication to her craft is one of the greatest keys to her success. He likened her devotion to William Wordsworth’s “‘to the sonnet’s scanty plot of ground’ – something like a vegetable garden, a small space, well-tended, out of which have sprung many of her fi nest poems.”
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Flying Cloud Airport was closed on Sept. 11, 2001.
Turn back the page The Sept. 13, 2001, issue of the Eden Prairie News reported on Eden Prairie’s reaction to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 (continued from last week’s ‘Turn back the page’). Flying Cloud Airport was closed on Sept. 11 (Tuesday) and under its highest level of security, the story reported. An Eden Prairie Police officer was assigned to the airport. An officer was also assigned to the City Center. Eden Prairie Center mall closed at about noon. “Between 15 and 20 squad cars were sent out ‘to provide a presence in the community, to let people know we’re there,’” Police Chief Jim Clark said. About 10 local churches opened doors to parishioners for a time of prayer or reflection. “’Pray for peace’ is how the Rev. Rod Anderson, pastor of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie, was concluding telephone calls on Tuesday. ‘Pray for peace – I don’t know what else to say,’” he told the reporter. Source: Eden Prairie News archives.
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The Eden Prairie Art Center plays host to an Art Crawl this month.
Dates to remember Sunbonnet Day – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, Riley-Jacques Barn, 9100 Riley Lake Road Festival of One Acts – Sept. 16-17, 23-24, 30, Oct. 1-2, RileyJacques Barn, 9100 Riley Lake Road Art Crawl – Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 24-25, Art Center, 7650 Equitable Drive Fall Festival Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, Senior Center, 8950 Eden Prairie Road For more information, see the Let’s Go! Calendar.