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Tuesday night, one by one, Superintendent Melissa Krull hugged the principals lined up at the Administrative Services Center. This will be her last mont h as t he dis trict’s superi ntendent . The School Board anMelissa nounced Krull that the board and Krull had reached an early separation agreement. Krull will finish up her term as superintendent by Sept. 30. L ast mont h, K r u l l a nnounced her intention to step down by the end of the 2012 school year, when her contract expires. Krull has served with the district in various roles for 28 years. As part of her separation agreement, she will be paid $50,000 on or before Oct. 3 and receive another payment of $50,000 on Jan. 13, 2012. A committee of board mem-
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“Weight of the World,” was one out of 450 submissions the Eden Prairie Players received for its one act plays. The theater group will be performing seven one-acts starting Sept. 16. (Above) Atlas is played by Phil Skretvedt.
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One of the new directors this year is Jennifer Kaune (center) who moved to Eden Prairie this year from Texas. As a theater major in college, she decided to reach out to the local theater community. Kaune directed the one-act, “Missing,” which includes actors Margo Steffel and Paul Modderman.
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or this year’s Collection of One Acts, the Eden Prairie Players received a “mind boggling” 450 submissions of unpublished short-plays. Members were only able to read about 200 of the submissions and of that, 30 made the cut for table readings, noted Producer Liz Michaelson. Ultimately, the group selected seven one-act plays, four of which are brand new works. Most of the thrust of this year’s plays is comedic, noted Michaelson, but there is one more dramatic piece. “It’s such a wonderful value,” she said about the advantage of viewing the one-acts. “It’s right in their own backyard.” This year’s shows start Sept. 16 and include an intermission with refreshments and desserts. It’s all about the number “7” this year, as it’s the seventh annual showing of the one-acts, which include seven plays and seven shows. Most of the participants in this year’s show are fi rst-time directors. “It’s gratifying that we have so much talent in our community,” said Michaelson. Leah Shaffer
If you go What: A Collection of One Acts – seven plays, seven performances of the seventh annual collection of one acts, starting Sept. 16.
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When: Sept. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. Info: Tickets available online, at the EP Community Center or EP Senior Center for $13.50, tickets at the door are $20.
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friend to so many people.” The couple has lived in Eden Prairie since 1961. According to Pastor Susan Weaver of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bob was involved at the church ever since it was chartered. With Bob’s death, there’s a wave of grief passing through their congregation, said Weaver. “It’s a hard time for all of us,” she said. Bob is survived by Clare,
One would never guess that the clean, spare room in Eden Prairie High School’s media center contains $155,000 worth of technology. At the Melissa Krull Global Learning Center (named after Eden Prairie’s outgoing superintendent), state - ofthe-art video conferencing equipment allows students to connect to others around the world. The center was made possible because of a donation from the Stoebner Family Foundation; AVI Systems, the company founded by Joe Stoebner; and AVI’s vendors. Stoebner had connected to Sup er i ntendent K r u l l through Habitat For Technology, a group that, over
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Memorial Service for Bob Kooiman to be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. tonight BY LEAH SHAFFER lshaffer@swpub.com
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bers including Carol Bomben, John Estall and Suzanne Kutina will select the interim leader or leadership team by Oct. 1. The only two staff at the district who hold superintendent licenses are Janet Pladson, director of teaching and learning, and EPHS Associate Principal Tim Quick, according to Nancy Kracke, the interim communication coordinator. In an interview Wednesday, Krull said she could not speak to details about the decision beyond what was issued in the separation agreement. When the board made an offer for her to consider an early separation, “after talking with them and thinking it through, I decided it was a good idea.” “I really feel like I’m leaving at a time when there’s so many good things in place,” she said. T e s t s c or e s a r e go o d , schools are integrated and the K-6 transition is in place, she said. “I feel very good and very hopeful about our schools right now.” With Krull’s departure, the upcoming year will be
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Community mourns loss of a ‘dear, dear man’
Bob and Clare Kooiman are pictured here in a 2005 article from the Eden Prairie News. Bob died in a plane crash last week. He and Clare had been married for 56 years. They have lived in Eden Prairie since 1961.
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Many in Eden Prairie are feeling the loss of Robert Kooiman, 80, who was killed in a plane crash Sept. 5. Bob’s son Randall, 54, who was the only passenger in the small plane Bob was piloting, is on the road to recovering from his injuries, according to his mother, Clare. “He was certainly a loving husband, father and grandfather,” said Clare about her husband of 56 years. “He was a
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1, at Purgatory Creek Park, 13001 Technology Drive. According to a news release, “the event helps to raise funds for the A Brighter Day Foundation in Eden Prairie, which brings qualified, highly motivated minority students from all over the United States to Eden Prairie High School for their freshman through senior years. Students are provided opportunities to help them reach their full potential and prepare for future opportunities in college. Cost is $20 for registration before Sept. 26. Event day registration is $25. An Awards Ceremony and Prize Giveaways will take place immediately after the Run/Walk. To register, go to: www.abrighterdayfoundationep.org.”
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Dianne Astry was named the executive director of the Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools in August. The 20-year Eden Prairie resident has 25 years of experience in nonprofit management and fundraising. She has previously served as director of the American Lung Association, Health House Project and Energy and Environmental Building Alliance, according to a news release. She has also recently been a consultant for several nonprofit groups. Astry’s children, Jonathan and Lauren, graduated from the Eden Prairie School District, she said. “They felt they were really well prepared when they went off to college and they’re both
successf u l ly e m p l o y e d ,” Astry said of their experience with the d i s t r ic t . “ It can’t get any better than that.” Astry will work with loDianne cal business Astry leaders to expand the number of grants and scholarships FEPS offers, the release said. “With budget cuts in the school district, it certainly is an opportunity for individual businesses to step up and help bridge that gap,” she said. The deadline for educators in the district to apply for foundation grants for innovative programs with measurable results is coming up on Oct. 3.
She will also direct special events like the Taste of Eden Prairie and the upcoming Alma Mater Trotter, set for Sept. 24. Astry said the event ties in with Homecoming weekend. “All proceeds go to the foundation, and then go back to the schools.” “Eden Prairie’s had such a fi ne reputation for excellence in education. We don’t want that to slip because of the economy,” Astry said. Previous executive director Mike Frischkorn had served in the position since 2008. For more information, visit foundationforEPSchools.org or call (952) 975-7205.
TIME TO REGISTER FOR ALMA MATER TROTTER It’s time to register for the Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools’ third annual Alma Mater Trotter, set for Saturday,
Sept. 24, beginning at Aerie Stadium at Eden Prairie High School. FEPS is a nonprofit “with a mission to support and enhance the legacy of excellence in Eden Prairie Schools.” 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. Entertainment will feature the EPHS Pep Band and Concert Choir. Students from the Student Council, National Honor Society, DECA/BPA and Drama Club are volunteering along the race route. Wildfi re and Kona Grill are providing food items for brunch. Race participants will also receive gift certificates in their race bags. Registration and volunteer information can be found at FoundationforEPSchools.org or by calling (952) 975-7205.
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Eden Prairie Reads Committee member Rebecca Timmins admits that when she read “The Hunger Games,” it made her uncomfortable. “Eden Prairie Reads is not necessarily about books we love and that make us comfortable, but books we can discuss,” Timmins said. “It was thoughtprovoking enough that it would really lend itself to some discussion.”
Timmins said it’s more than a fun, easy read, it can offer an opportunity for critical thought and discussion. She said the committee chose the Suzanne Collins book for several reasons, including the fact that it’s current. The book is popular with a wide variety of people in the community; and it would be of interest to younger readers, which hasn’t necessarily been the case with all EP Reads books. “We do have a high school student from Eden Prairie school s on ou r com mit tee who felt like this would pull those readers in and get them
involved,” Timmins said. A plus is that be cause the book is wellknown, it’s just human nature that there would be more community involvement, she said. “ T he cr u x of t he whole movement of Eden Prairie Reads is to get people to read and discuss. I think the current book will lend itself well because of recognition among a large amount of people,” Timmins said. One drawback to the pick is that the popular author will probably not be available for events in Eden Prairie. Collins wrote “The Underland Chronicles,” in addition to
the trilogy that includes “The Hunger Games,” “Catching Fire” and “Mockingjay.” The Eden Prairie Reads Committee has set its first planning meeting to discuss possible events for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, in the Eden Prairie Library Meeting Room, 565 Prairie Center Drive. You can also send your ideas and suggestions to info@epreads.org. “We’re very interested in having anybody in the community in our group to discuss and decide what kinds of events would be appropriate or meaningful to the community,” she said. Events related to “The Hunger Games” are planned for spring 2012.
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that already are located in the region. Expanding our presence and visibility in the Washington area will support ou r st rateg y of creati ng a more global, diversified company,” said Mark W. DeYoung, president and CEO, in a news release. Until the company finds a business to sub -lease its 107,000-square-foot office building, at 7480 Flying Cloud Drive, approximately 210 employees will remain on-site.
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EP man faces charges related to assault on officer Nicholas James Sargent, 19, of Eden Prairie, was charged with felony assault after allegedly punching an Eden Prairie police officer so many times that the officer sustained a concussion. According to a criminal complaint, police saw Sargent walking on
Valley View Road at around 1 a.m. Sept. 5 and asked to speak with him. Sargent refused to stop and eventually “clenched his fists in an aggressive manner.” His eyes were bloodshot and officers believed he might have been under the influence of alcohol, notes the complaint. When confronted, officers drew their tasers and the defendant “assumed a boxing stance, raised his fists to officers,” and dared them to tase him, then took off
COUNCIL BRIEFS Rosemount-Emerson receives $500,000 The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is awarding $500,000 in forgivable loans to Rosemount-Emerson. The business, headquartered in Eden Prairie, plans millions of dollars in upgrades, including new equipment and building renovations, plus the addition of 100 new jobs. According to information presented to the Eden Prairie City Council, which is acting as a conduit between DEED and the business, the company plans to spend about $24,000,000 to renovate its 12005 Technology Drive building. “The funding was awarded to Emerson Process Management’s Rosemount business as a forgivable loan under the agency’s Minnesota Investment Fund, which helps companies make improvements or expand their operations. Rosemount will not be required to pay back the loan if the company meets its hiring commitments,” according to a news release. “Emerson Process Management, which delivers automation technologies and services to the oil and gas, power, chemical, refi ning, alternative fuels, life sciences, pulp and paper, and other industries, has about 2,000 employees in Minnesota. Emerson Process Management is a business of St. Louis-based Emerson, a global engineering and technology company with 127,700 workers worldwide.”
United Health Group public hearing planned A public hearing regarding United Health Group’s plans for four office buildings totaling more than 1,480,000 square feet, on 71 acres at the corner of Highway 62 and Shady Oak Road is set for the Eden Prairie City Council’s Sept. 20 meeting. The hearing was continued from the council’s Sept. 6 meeting at the request of the business. The project is estimated to bring 6,700 jobs to Eden Prairie. The council meets at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road.
running. After being caught by an Eden Prairie Police officer, Sargent then punched the officer “between six and 10 times in the head,” causing the concussion. Other officers eventually were able to subdue the defendant, who remains in custody. Eden Prairie Police also reported the following incidents:
BURGLARY Between 5:30 p.m. Sept. 2 and 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5, someone bur-
glarized a residence on the 12000 block of Princeton Avenue. The home owners returned to find their front door had been kicked in and someone had stolen a safe containing personal documents. Additionally, all the victim’s jewelry was stolen. The total loss of the stolen items was $80,000. Between 7 p.m. Sept. 3 and noon Sept. 4, someone entered an open garage on the 7000 block of Bittersweet Drive and stole a Trek 1000C racing bike.
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About us: The Eden Prairie News, founded by a group of Eden Prairie residents in 1974, is published by Southwest Newspapers, a division of Red Wing Publishing Company. We are an active member of the Minnesota Newspaper Association and the official newspaper for the City of Eden Prairie. Published weekly on Thursdays; periodicals postage paid at Hopkins, MN. POSTMASTER: Send change of address notice to Eden Prairie News, P.O. Box 8, Shakopee, MN 55379. Location: The Eden Prairie News newsroom is located at 250 Prairie Center Drive, Suite 211, Eden Prairie. The mailing address is P.O. Box 44220, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. For general information call (952) 445-3333; send faxes to (952) 942-7975.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SCHOOL BOARD
Fox an excellent board candidate There are many qualities that make Tim Fox an excellent candidate for Eden Prairie School Board. He is thoughtful and analytical. He has a long history of advocating for children of all races and varied cultures. His constant participation in School District committees has given him a deep understanding of the dynamics of Eden Prairie’s educational system, as well as given him time to build relationships with many of the players in that system. But the quality that makes Tim Fox an exceptionally promising candidate is that he has served on the board before. I personally served with Tim Fox on the Eden Prairie School Board in 2003 and 2004. He was a man of few words at that time, but every time he spoke, he had impact. He has a great diplomatic way about him and his analysis and approach to problem solving is high level and deeply passionate. This is exactly what we need to bring our district and community forward. But most importantly, Tim can hit the ground running. With a change in leadership and frustration from staff and community, opening up this closed and highly controlled system will be critical. The board needs to be able to work together well and lead with a strong focus. Even the smartest and most dynamic new board members have a steep learning curve. I’m not talking about understanding education fi nance, or policy, etc. I am talking about understanding the history of the inside politics and personalities that have created the culture that runs our current school district. It just plain takes a while to figure out how to be effective. Will you please join me in voting for Tim Fox to get the job done?
Jill Scholtz Eden Prairie
POLITICS
Questions Paulsen The one thing that never changes is the GOP talking points about the economy. Erik Paulsen sounds like a talking parrot for the GOP. He continues to defend the tax cuts to the 2 percent and the corporations including oil industry subsidies. Despite the tax cuts the job creation rate is the lowest in the past 30 years. Erik and the rest of his pals in the GOP continue to tell us small businesses are the job creators. He goes on to say they benefit from the tax cuts despite the fact that few small business owners are in the upper 2 percent. He explains the lack of job creation by small business is due to
their uncertainty about taxes and regulations. Erik and business groups often blame excessive regulation and fear of higher taxes for lack of job creation. However, little evidence of that emerged when the McClatchy news chain canvassed a random sample of small business owners across the nation. Taxes and regulations were not the issue. Health Insurance and a lack of customers was the biggest problem. What is so hard for Erik to understand about the concepts of no job no spending? No spending no customers. Middle class workers tend to live from paycheck to paycheck and put money directly into the economy. The GOP likes to criticize the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2 0 0 9 (A R R A), also known as the economic stimulus package for not accomplishing anything. Well according to the Congressional Budget Office they reported that ARRA: Lowered the unemployment rate between 0.7 percentage points and 1.8 percentage points, Increased the number of people employed by between 1.4 million and 3.3 million, and Increased the number of full-time-equivalent (FTE) jobs by 2 million to 4.8 million compared with what those amounts would have been otherwise. (Increases in FTE jobs include shifts from part-time to full-time work or overtime and are thus generally larger than increases in the number of employed workers.) ARRA also saved thousands of teachers, fire and police jobs and balanced the budgets of several GOP governors including Perry’s Texas. The unfortunate part of this is many of the jobs will start to run out. My new bumper sticker reads “No ideas, no leadership, no action.” That pretty much sums up the GOP when it comes to creating jobs.
Gregg Harcus Eden Prairie
EDUCATION
Education is a bargain In today’s modern economy the cost and quality of education have become important every day issues. A quality education is a valuable tool to success, but the finances can also present a large obstacle. Normandale Community College presents the best of both worlds as it provides an intimate setting to get an excellent education at an affordable price. The combination of an affordable and excellent education has Normandale experiencing some significant changes as our enrollment grows. This growth matches the demand for higher education in the south metro suburbs. We will serve over 15,000 students this academic year, representing a 50 percent growth in enrollment over the past decade.
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With that growth have come some significant challenges, not the least of which is the lack of classroom and other space. Normandale is the most crowded of the 32 colleges and universities in the MnSCU system. To address our space needs a number of significant building projects are in the fi nal stages of completion or will get underway this fall. The Kopp Student Center has recently opened providing a renovated and expanded student service venue including new food services, a book store, a bank, student organization space, and student gathering spaces. This $14 million project is funded by fees paid by our students. In addition, we have recently received approval to build a $12 million, 725 stall parking ramp. This ramp will go a long way to reducing the acute parking shortage that we have suffered with for many years. This project will begin in October and will be completed in time for the next school year. Finally and most importantly, we received approval from the Legislature and governor for a $23 million Academic Partnership Center that will house 25 classrooms, engineering labs, faculty office space, and student gathering space to meet our growing demand for academic program delivery. An important component of the Academic Partnership Center will be the increased access to bachelor’s and master’s degree programs through partnering institutions like Minnesota State Mankato and Metropolitan State University. The APC will also house Normandale’s Continuing Education Program. Residents of the community can continue at Normandale to achieve their goal of fi nishing a bachelor’s degree or pursue courses that will provide them with valuable job skills for employment while staying right in this community. The three projects will inject over $50 million into Normandale and the Bloomington community. Normandale has a long tradition of high quality academic programs. Most of our students come here with the plan to complete the associate degree and move to a university for their bachelor degree programs. We are the No. 1 transfer institution for several Twin Cities schools, including Hamline, St. Thomas and the University of Minnesota. This is just one example of the quality that Normandale provides to this community and that is recognized by universities around the Twin Cities. Although the costs of college continue to rise, attending Normandale is a real bargain. By completing their fi rst two years of college with us, students will save many thousands of dollars that it would have cost them at a public or private university.
Joe Opatz Eden Prairie Editor’s note: Opatz is president of Normandale Community College.
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Boots and Boas on the move
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flurry of feather boas and leather boots could be found racing around Purgatory Creek Park Saturday morning as part of the Boots and Boas Dash/5k Run/Walk. The event sponsored by Eden Prairie News, Savvy.mn and St. Francis Regional Medical Center included a 50-yard dash where the participants could race wearing boots and boas, followed by a 5K run around the park. Portions of the proceeds from the event went to Cornerstone and Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women to combat domestic violence.
One participant stood ready to make the transition from boots to running shoes for the 5K run.
PHOTOS BY LEAH SHAFFER
Participants, decked out in their finest boots and boas, start out the 50-yard dash at Purgatory Creek Park.
Saturday was the perfect day for a run around Purgatory Creek Park. Part of the proceeds from the Boots and Boas 5K benefited the Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women and Cornerstone.
The group put on their running shoes for the 5K.
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Ask older kids specifically and daily if they need anything signed by you, if they have any long-term projects or tests, or perhaps need, say, a five-foot-tall royal blue corrugated display board, or Mexican pastries that their Spanish teacher said can be easily purchased in New Brighton. Older kids can handle more freedom, but they still need prompting
on potential sources of pain and suffering for you, the parent. Minimize activities. No other step will help as much as minimizing disruptions to the after-school and evening routine. You don’t want to end up crying in some drivethrough lane somewhere with a carful of tired, hungry, sweaty kids as your car breaks down as the final straw in your crazed life. Put the “needs” of school and sanity first and “wants” of activities firmly in second
place. Your kids might as well learn to prioritize their time like everyone else. School routines are always a shock after the summer, but the effort to establish and maintain them pays off. Stay focused, and managing kids during the school year can become an autopilot habit. Deb Sweeney is an Eden Prairie parent of five children ages 8 to 15. You can submit a topic or question to Deb at realparent100@yahoo.com. Sweeney’s column appears the third week of the month.
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happened. “Somehow, I made it through high school and went to college, which brought a new freedom. I began smoking weed every day and trying essentially any drug I could get my hands on. The only thing that held me back from drinking everyday was a lack
Aimee Peterson, as winner of the 50-yard dash, won some tickets to the Renaissance Festival.
of money. “It came to a head (the ‘capitulation’) in June of 2009 – that’s when I had my ‘moment of clarity.’ I had gotten into trouble again because of my use. Exactly what happened is not important. What is important, however, is that it became the spark that lit my fire into sobriety, and for that I am eternally thankful.” EP4Y is a community coalition dedicated to reducing
underage drinking and drug use, as well as promoting healthy youth development. Visit EP4Y.org to learn more. Randy Thompson is a school counselor at Central Middle School (CMS) and has worked with EP4Y and other prevention efforts for more than 25 years. Before working at CMS, Thompson served as an officer with the Eden Prairie Police Department for 20 years.
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LIVESREMEMBERED Robert “Bob” Kooiman Robert Kooiman, 80 of Eden Prairie, who had a deep and sure faith in God, left this earthly existence Monday, Sept. 5, 2011. He was born Jan. 28, 1931 in Pipestone, MN to William and Jennie (Deuth) Kooiman, who preceded him in death. Survived by Clare, his loving wife of 56 years, and children, Rita (Bob) Patrias, Randy (Linda) Kooiman, Bonnie Kooiman Warner, Lisa (Kurt) Bromschwig, Bill (Eydie) Kooiman; grandchildren, Curtis (Christina) and Jessica Kooiman, Bob, Katie, and Andrew Warner, Eric, Michelle and Monika Bromschwig, Brian and Laura Kooiman; brother, Bill (Esther) Kooiman; niece, Jenness Anne Moreno. Bob graduated from Chandler, MN High School in 1949 and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 1952; employed by Philips Petroleum Co. 1952 - 54; served in the U.S. Army 1954-1956; employed by Honeywell, 1956-58; then employed by Rosemount, Inc. for 36 years until retirement in September 1994. Bob continued to be active in many areas: consulting, volunteering, serving his church, advocating for innovative businesses, education and research. Also, since his first flying lessons in 1952, his interest and passion was for flying. He always had time to assist his family, especially when it came to automobiles, airplanes or home improvement projects. He had a gentle and patient teaching style; was kind and practical. He continued to be interested in new things and he valued education not only for himself but for his family. Memorial service 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 16515 Luther Way, Eden Prairie with gathering of family and friends from 6 p.m. Private inurnment at the Immanuel Columbarium. Memorials may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Habitat for Humanity or donor’s choice. Huber Funeral & Cremation Services Eden Prairie Chapel, 952-949-4970.
MINNESOTA REMEMBERS Eden Prairie hosted the Minnesota public safety agencies’ remembrance of the 10th anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, on Sunday at Grace Church. Gov. Mark Dayton, and Sens. Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar were all involved in the event at Grace Church Sunday. “If ever there was a moment when you wanted to reach out and hug a child, that was it,” said Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
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Members of public safety agencies presented the flags for the event.
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A traditional Fire Service Bell Ceremony was conducted.
CORRECTIONS Last week’s enrollment story incorrectly listed the 2010-11 enrollment at 9,724, which was an estimate. The enrollment number from that year was 9,658 . Additionally, a more accurate estimate of 2011-12 enrollment is 9,498, which includes students enrolled at the Fine Arts Interdisciplinary Resource (FAIR) School, according to the Eden Prairie School District.
A front page story in the Sept. 1 Eden Prairie News incorrectly spelled the fi rst name of Rachelle Johnson. The Eden Prairie News is committed to providing accurate information. If you find an error or have a comment about a story, call Editor Karla Wennerstrom at 952-345-6474 or e-mail editor@ edenprairienews.com.
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Thanks to all of our runners, walkers and rollers, as well as our sponsors and exhibitors, who turned out for the first Boots & Boas Dash/5K Run/Walk Sept. 10 at Purgatory Creek Park in Eden Prairie. Thanks to you we were able to donate $500 to Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women and $500 to Cornerstone; two organizations working to end domestic violence through education and advocacy. Savvy.mn Magazine and Eden Prairie News thank our special presenting partner, St. Francis Regional Medical Center, for making this new event possible and sharing in the goal of creating healthy, active communities. Thanks to all of the businesses, organizations and individuals that contributed to the success of Boots & Boas: Presenting Sponsor: St. Francis Regional Medical Center Major Sponsor: LasikPlus Nutritional Food Sponsors: Complete Nutrition & Pure Market Express Water Station Sponsors: Anytime Fitness Eden Prairie & Chaska Exhibitor: Floro Chiropractic Donations of gifts, food and water: TC Running, Bruegger’s of Eden Prairie & Kowalski’s of Eden Prairie Trail Helpers: Eden Prairie High School Dance Team Logo Design: Veronica Chapp
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An Officers’ Club and a gentlewoman EP couple maintains gardens at Fort Snelling Officers’ Club BY KARLA WENNERSTROM editor@edenprairienews.com
“I call her Amazing Grace,” Larry Kleven, 77, says of his wife. Grace Kleven, 74, and her husband have been maintaining the gardens at the Fort Snelling Of ficers’ Club for several years now, since the couple moved out of their home on Topview Road in Eden Prairie, where they had lived for 31 years. The Klevens now live in the Summerhill Cooperative in Eden Prairie. Grace said she was lost without the gardens around her home. “My wife had a lot of flowers and trees,” Larry said. When she heard of the opportunity to become part of the “Flower and Garden Club” with the Officers’ Club, she jumped at the chance. “We do all the flower and garden taking care of out there,” Grace said. “Now she’s got me mowing the grass,” Larry said. “He cleans up my messes,” Grace says of her husband.
HISTORY IN EDEN PRAIRIE Larry said that he was a teacher in Eden Prairie for 35 years and a member of the Eden Prairie Lions for about 45 years. Both have been involved in local churches and other volunteer organizations. Larry taught seventh- and eighth-grade mathematics and helped start the wrestling and Spanish programs in the school district. Larry was born in 1934, and grew up in Ogilvie, Grace was born in ’37 and hailed from Mora, where her mother Minnie Folkema is due to turn 100 in November. They were married in 1959 and have been married for 52 years. Larry was in the Marine Corps for three years and graduated from St. Cloud State Uni-
Grace and Larry Kleven have been maintaining the gardens at the Fort Snelling Officers’ Club for several years.
PHOTOS BY KARLA WENNERSTROM
“Amazing” Grace plants a black-eyed Susan on the street near the entrance to the Fort Snelling Officers’ Club parking lot. versity. Soon after, they came down to Eden Prairie. Larry said that the main landmarks in Eden Prairie at the time were the Lil’ Red store, the Flying Red Horse Mobil Station, Lyons Tap (spelled differently then) and not much else. Grace worked previously at Honeywell and Alliant Tech. Now she says she works at Rainbow Foods “to support my habit.” Her habit? Purchasing perennials. “We still get along – sometimes,” they joke.
IN THE CLUB The Fort Snelling Officers’ Club is just off Highway 5 on
Post Road. It is a club for retired officers, and is used for events like reunions, funerals and weddings. Larry said it’s the only Officers’ Club in the United States that’s not on a military base. Larry said he fi rst visited the Officers’ Club with friend Glenn Nyquist for a Marine Corps birthday event. Now the Klevens have been visiting the club for seven or eight years. In the summer, that means six days a week, for three or four hours, they keep up the beautiful gardens and flower pots surrounding the club, just off the Fort Snelling State Park grounds. As Grace plants black-eyed
Susans near the road at the entrance to the club’s parking lot, she talks about planting a tree and placing a bench in remembrance of their friend Nyquist, who has since passed away, and who also helped maintain the area around the building. T he F lower a nd Ga rden Club at the Officers’ Club has several events each year and raises money that has been used for the Service Club at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, the Fisher House for families of ill or injured veterans and local ROTC programs. “That’s why we do it,” Grace said. “I want to help the club out to make it nice.”
When asked what her favorite plants are, Grace answers, “Whatever I can get on special.”
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Fall Hours: Tues.–Sun. 10am–6pm • Pick Your Own Apples • Pony Rides • Wagon Rides • LIVE! Cactus Willie & Jolly Woodshopper • Super Good Food— Brats, Chicago Dogs, Fresh Corn, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Belgian Waffles • Goofy Corn Maze
952-492-2785 or 952-492-7753 Take 169 south past Jordan exit. Left on Cty 59 (OK Corral) right at top of hill (Cty 66).
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When: September 1, 2011 – September 23, 2011
Who: All Eden Prairie Boys Grades K–12 who either live in Eden Prairie or go to school in Eden Prairie
Fees: From $55 – $120 dependent on Grade. All fees can be found on the website www.epbba.org
Notice for Grades 9–12: • If you are not trying out for a high school team, you must register withforthe EPBBA by September 23rd. Registration will not be accepted Notice Grades 9-12: during evaluations. • If you are trying out for a high school team and if you do not make a team and still want to play basketball with EPBBA, you must register at this time. (Refunds will be given if you do make a high school team.)
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“First day of school” photos … now & then I
t’s definitely that time of year again, isn’t it? Children and even adults have returned to school, which is a sign of fall as much as our azure-blue sky and leaves changing from green to orange or red. All the hubbub of getting ready for another school year can make us forget the importance of documenting another milestone in our youngsters’ development. Fortunately for us, some of our southwestarea readers did not forget. They have submitted favorite back-to-school photos, both current and from family scrapbooks. We thank them, and to you we say, “Enjoy!”
Isabella (fifth grade) and Derek (second grade) Wendland, of Chaska, put on their best sad faces as they return to school in 2009. The “fat lip,” or pouty face, is a running joke in the Wendland family and father Kevin explained that they’ve taken the same photo in front of the flag for three years running.
“Proud mom” Renelle Ulrich sent in this photo of her daughter, Gretchen Ulrich, on her first day of kindergarten in 1992. She must have liked school – her mom reports that Gretchen began teaching kindergarten at Chanhassen Elementary School last year, and is teaching first grade at the school this year.
ON WHEELS, THEN AND NOW – Andrew and Grace Bugbee of Eden Prairie (Buzz Danielson’s grandchildren) are pictured in 2003 and 2011. Above – In 2003, Andrew was in third grade and had a broken leg. Sister Grace was his helper. Right – In 2011, both are students at Eden Prairie High School. Andrew is a junior and Grace is a freshman. This time Andrew was Grace’s helper. In 2003, Grace pushed Andrew around Cedar Ridge Elementary in a wheelchair. On Sept. 6, Andrew drove Grace to school. Photos courtesy of Kari Cartier.
This photo is of Brett Vogel (right), 8, entering third grade at Sweeney Elementary School in Shakopee and his sister Nicole Vogel, 5, going to kindergarten for the first time. Brett is now 16 and a junior at Shakopee High School and playing on the varsity football team. Nicole is 13 and in grade eight and running varsity for the cross country team. Both will play on the varsity hockey teams this coming season. They are the children of Mike and Sandy Vogel.
Sue Oestreich, of Chaska, sent in this photo of her son Ryan (born in 1984) coming off the school bus after his first day of school in 1990. “That kid really wanted to go to school,” recounted his mother. When Ryan started kindergarten he was so excited about attending school (like his older siblings), that he slept with his school bag, Sue recounted. Ryan now lives in Colorado.
Joan (Lill) Heise sent us a photo from Sept. 3, 1975 on the first day of school. Joan, pictured on the right, is with her sister Nancy Lill. Nancy was a first-grader and Joan a third-grader at SACS. Their parents are Diane Lill and the late Charles Lill.
Sue Oestreich, of Chaska, sent in these photos of her children, Michelle (born 1972), Mark (1974) and Stephanie (1975) on their first day of school in September 1982. The Oestreichs all attended Chaska Elementary School and graduated from Chaska High School. They all still live in the area.
This is Colton Seekins (left) in 2009 on the first day of second grade at Red Oak Elementary in Shakopee. He is now in fourth grade at the school. Also pictured is Noah Seekins on his first day of kindergarten 2004. Noah is now in seventh grade at Eagle Ridge Academy in Eden Prairie. Noah plays violin and fiddle music and will be singing in the Minnesota Boy Choir this year. They are the sons of David and Lisa Seekins of Shakopee.
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Oakland A’s give Wagner call (up)
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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.
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eil Wagner, a 2002 Eden Prairie High School graduate, pitched a scoreless inning in relief for the Oakland A’s in his Major League Baseball debut (Aug. 30, 2011). He’d do the same in his next appearance. “I think awesome is the right word,” said Walt Wagner, Neil’s father, “Neil used the word surreal. I think that fits as well.” Another good word would be perseverance. “He threw in the mid 80s when he pitched at Eden Prairie,” said Mike Halloran, Wagner’s high school coach. “He ended his high school career by pitching three innings in a Lions All-Star game. He threw hard and turned a lot of heads.” In college, Wagner added 10 mph to his fastball. When he left North Dakota State after three years, he owned school records for saves in a season (12) and career (18). His professional career started in 2005 after being selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 21st round of the MLB Amateur Draft. Over the next four years he would pitch for four different teams, the last being the Akron Aeros, the Cleveland Indians’ AA affiliate. In May of 2010, he was traded to the A’s for cash. This spring, he was assigned to the Midland Rockhounds, Oakland’s AA team. “I told the farm director that I was done with baseball and that I was going to go back to school and get on with my life,” said Wagner, after getting his AA assignment. In response, the farm director told Wagner to sleep on it. “My family convinced me to play the year out,” he said. The rest, as they say, is history. In June, Wagner was promoted to the A’s AAA team (Sacramento River Cats). While he was
EPGBA accepting paid travel coach applications 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.
there, he appeared in 22 games, pitched 29 innings, struck out 34 and posted an ERA of 3.10. In August, he’d get the biggest promotion of his life. Ironically, he’d make his Major League debut in Cleveland. “Oh my God,” thought Wagner. “This isn’t real.” “That’s how I felt for the first three days,” he adds, “before settling down to the routine of playing professional baseball.” Bumps in the road? “My first two appearances went well,” said Wagner, “the last two, not so much.” And? “I had one of the worst outings I’ve ever had,” he said, “but I got something out of it.”
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.
NEXT BATTER Knowing firsthand that there are no guarantees in baseball, Wagner doesn’t know what is going to happen next. “We’ve got 15, maybe 16 games left,” he said. “The regular bullpen is here and they told us that the bullpen wouldn’t deviate from their normal roles. That leaves the new pitchers like me fighting for extra innings. Realistically, I might only get another three appearances.” That won’t change his approach. “I’m going to go out and compete,” he said. “The way I see it, I’m either auditioning for the A’s or someone else.” Either way, he’s pitching in the Major Leagues. “Pretty cool,” he adds.
EPBBA accepting online registration
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Neil Wagner has worn lots of baseball hats this year. After starting the year playing for the Midland Rockhounds, he was promoted first to the Sacramento River Cats and then to the Oakland A’s. Wagner played high school baseball at Eden Prairie High School, college ball at North Dakota State University.
“The way I see it, I’m either auditioning for the A’s or someone else.”
‘Fall-Ball’ lacrosse clinics to be held at EPHS 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 six to eight. 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.
Neil Wagner, on his call up to the Major Leagues
EPHS Booster Association selling activity passes CROSS COUNTRY
Support the Eden Prairie High School Booster Association by purchasing a multi-event activity pass. Passes for the 201112 school year are now available – you can purchase passes at the Spirit Store, football games and most PAC meetings. When you purchase an activity pass, you enjoy significant savings on your favorite events – up to $85 in admission fees. You also receive immediate entrance into events – no more waiting in lines. Most importantly, profits earned through activity pass sales go directly to Student Activities at Eden Prairie High School. For more information about pass types and the EPHS Booster Association, visit ephs.edenpr.org (click on the Booster Association logo).
FOOTBALL
Runners pass first big test BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com
Two weeks ago, the Eden Prairie boys and girls crosscountry teams opened their seasons by winning their respective races at the Matterhorn Invitational. But because the races were held in such miserable conditions (heat), no one knew how to assess their performances. L a s t T hu r s d ay, E d e n P r a i r ie’s c r o s s - c ou nt r y teams passed a bigger test. Competing against a stronger Bauman/Rovin CrossCountry Invitational field, Eden Prairie teams placed fi rst and second. The boys team won its race, beating Eastview 67-90. Minnetonka (107), Chanhassen (121) and Hopkins (145) fi nished three, four and five. Eden Prairie ‘s Henry Zurn finished fourth overall. Andrew Hansen finished 10th. Cal Lawton, Jack Odzer, making his varsity debut, and Joe Vergeront fi nished 14, 18 and 21. As a team, the Eagles’ average finishing time was 16:49 (5K course). “Yeah, we beat a couple decent teams,” said Eden P rai rie Head Coach Jef f Lindlief, “but that doesn’t change what everyone already knows; that we need to beat either Wayzata or Edina at the section meet.” The No. 3 ranked Eden Prairie girls team fi nished second. Lakeville South, ranked No. 2, fi nished fi rst. T h e C ou g a r s s c o r e d 5 5 points; Eden Prairie scored 81. Edina (114), Chanhassen (123) and Roseville (150) fi nished three, four and five. Brit t a ny Pl at t ’s f i f t hplace f i nish paced Eden Prairie. Andi Tauer fi nished
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Bluem’s Rolling Twins win National title
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Defense lifts Eden Prairie to a 35-0 win over Bloomington Kennedy. Taken literally, Melvin DeSouza (No. 92) lifts the Bloomington Kennedy quarterback out of his comfort zone.
In record time, Eagles beat Eagles BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com
Friday, the Eden Prairie High School footba l l tea m played one of its fastest games ever. Fastest? Because of running time, the game only lasted 1 hour and 45 minutes. So yes, the Eagles won big, 35 - 0 actually. Eden Prairie was hosting Bloomington Kennedy. “We did quite a few things better than last week,” said Eden Prairie Head Coach Mike Grant. “Our O-line is getting better, we played hard, we played fast and we didn’t suffer any injuries.” Eden Prairie wasted little time getting on the scoreboard as Ryan Gunderson intercepted Kennedy’s fi rst attempted pass and returned the ball 34 yards for a touchdown. The game wasn’t even two minutes old. Later in the first quarter, Eden Prairie’s Andrew Larson would score the fi rst of his two
touchdowns on a 1-yard run. In the second quarter, he’d score on a 27-yard run. All totaled, he rushed the ball 14 times for 113 yards. Rashawn Fountain also had a big day, catching three passes for 23 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Grant Shaeffer, starting his second varsity game, completed 5-6 passes for 52 yards and a touchdown. Hear that Donavan McNabb? The play of the game, however, belonged to Roy McGhee, who capped Eden Prairie’s first possession of the third quarter with a 63-yard touchdown run. “That’s a long run for a fullback,” adds Grant.
GET OUT/STAY OUT The Eden Prairie defense limited Bloomington Kennedy to just one first-half first down. This was impressive; more so when you consider that Kennedy does indeed have a good back (Lexis Jones) and is not afraid to use him.
That being said, Kennedy never did find the end zone, not against Eden Prairie’s starters, not against Eden Prairie’s backups. “It was exciting at the end,” said Grant, “especially Tyler Young’s tackle behind the line of scrimmage. That kept them out of the end zone.” Friday, Eden Prairie takes to the road for the first time this season when they face an 0-2 Maple Grove squad. “I’ve watched some film,” said Grant, “and I think they look pretty good. Granted, they’re not the biggest team, especially on their defensive line.” Eden Prairie’s next home game is Friday, Sept. 23, against Hopkins.
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Their namesake team might not win another World Series this season, but the Courage Center’s Adult Rolling Twins Wheelchair Softball Team is a National Champion. The team won first place honors in a national tournament in Omaha, Neb. (Aug. 11-13). The win was especially meaningful to third baseman Kurt Greniger, whose son Robert was killed in action in Afghanistan in July. The team dedicated the tournament to Robert’s memory. Players and coaches are from Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota. Team members include Jerry Anderson (Maple Grove), Joe Arends (Cambridge), Scott Berg (Plymouth), Jon Bluem (Eden Prairie), Brian Chavez (Brooklyn Park), Charlie Clausen ( Maple Grove), Matt Dalbec (Winsted), Brendan Downes, (Rosemount), Ray Garcia (Coon Rapids), Kurt Greniger (Greenfield), Manny Guerra (Plymouth), Wyatt Halvorson (Northwood, N.D), Josh Hammer, (Plymouth), Jake Karels (Waverly), Meah Koop (Minneapolis), Justin Kunz ( St. Paul), Brian Liepod (Burnsville), Jason Miller (Green Bay, Wisc.), Karen Nichols (Brooklyn Center), Chad O’Fallon (Shakopee), David Richardson (Plymouth), Scott Rickford (Medina), Andy Roach (Vadnais Heights), Jamie Roach (St. Paul) and Evan Thorn (Elk River).
EPHS Sports This Week CROSS COUNTRY Saturday, Sept. 17 ................................EP Invite @ Round Lake Park...................... 10:30 a.m. FOOTBALL Friday, Sept. 16 ....................................at Maple Grove .................................................. 7 p.m. BOYS SOCCER Thursday, Sept. 15................................at Minnetonka ................................................... 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19 .................................Burnsville ........................................................... 7 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER Thursday, Sept. 15................................at Minnetonka.................................................... 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 .................................at St. Francis ..................................................... 6 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS Thursday, Sept. 15................................Edina.................................................................. 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 .................................Hopkins.............................................................. 4 p.m. GIRLS SWIMMING/DIVING Thursday, Sept. 15................................Edina.................................................................. 6 a.m. Wed., Sept. 21 ......................................Minnetonka @ Minnetonka Middle School East . 5 p.m. VOLLEYBALL Thursday, Sept. 15................................at Minnetonka.................................................... 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 .................................Chanhassen ....................................................... 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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Zubar wins 200 and 500 at Minnetonka Invite BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com
Yeah, it’s only the middle of September, but members of the Eden Prairie High School girls swim/dive team are already posting better times and scores than they were at this time last year. What that means, however, is open to debate. On paper, it means they have the potential to get better/faster. In reality? Let’s just hope they live up to their potential. “Saturday was a great meet,” said Eden Prairie Head Coach Kelly Boston, following a thirdplace fi nish at Saturday’s Minnetonka Invitational. “The girls were nervous and that was good, good to see them race, and race well.” Wayzata defended its Minnetonka Invitational title by scoring 598 points. Minnetonka, the meet’s host, placed second with 459.5 points. Eden Prairie fi nished third with 437 points. Maple Grove (319) and Prior Lake (255.5) finished four and five. The field included eight teams. “This meet isn’t the end all,” adds Boston, “as Wayzata won it last year, but then didn’t fi nish in the top three at state.”
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Kira Zubar won two individual events at Saturday’s Minnetonka Invitational. After finishing first in the 200yard freestyle (1:54.86), Zubar raced to a first-place finish in the 500 freestyle (5:08.20). Still, it had value, lots of value. “For one, swimmers swim differently at meets than they do at practice,” said Boston. “Two, meets show you exactly
what you need to work on and that’s especially true for swimmers that are on the bubble for making a state meet. For those swimmers, it’s the little things, the little things that you can
work on now, that make the difference.” Those things being said, Eden Prairie was impressive, placing swimmers in the top five in eight different events. Individually, Kira Zubar had Eden Prairie’s best swim(s). Zubar fi nished fi rst in both the 200 (1:54.86) and 500 (5:08.20) freestyle events. Other individual top five finishes include Ellie Suek (second, 2:12.10) and Alyssa Swanson (fourth, 2:16.81) in the 200 individual medley; Marla Albanese (fi fth, 26.01) in the 50 freestyle; Sarah Coolidge (fourth, 1:01.86) and Emma Novak (fifth, 1:02.64) in the 100 butterfly and Suek (third, 1:00.70) and Rachel Baker (fourth, 1:02.18) in the 100 backstroke. Eden Prairie would also place third in the 200 medley (1:54.50), second in the 200 freestyle relay (1:43.28) and second in the 400 freestyle relay (3:42.75). Thursday (today), Eden Prairie opens its Lake Conference schedule with a home meet against No. 1 ranked Edina (6 p.m., Oak Point Pool). Goals? “Come out and race,” said Boston. “Times don’t mean a thing. What matters is beating the person next to you.”
VOLLEYBALL
Eagle volleyball team a work in progress BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com
If it wasn’t painfully obvious the first time, it is now, it really, really is. Two weeks ago, the Eden Prairie High School volleyball team laid an egg in a loss to Waconia. In lamenting the loss, Eden Prairie Head Coach Chad Becker said his team didn’t play like a team. “Too much individual play,” he added. Two days later, his Eagles would rebound and win their own Eden Prairie Invitational. Yes, it appeared as if the Eagles were on the right track. Tuesday, the train that’s Eden Prairie volleyball derailed in a three-game loss to Shakopee. “Same old,” said Becker. “We didn’t play as a team. We didn’t trust each other and we played as individuals.” Two days later, Eden Prairie found its way, again, in a 26-24, 21-25, 25-16 and 25-13 victory over Eastview. The difference? For one, Eden Prairie switched to a 5-1 offense foll ow i n g t h e s e c o n d g a m e , meaning its offense would be quarterbacked by one setter rather than two. Two, Eden Prairie played smarter, cutting its unforced turnovers in half. “We had been averaging 9-13 unforced errors a game,” said Becker. “In the last two games against Eastivew, we only had four.” W hen asked i f t here’s a
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Serve receive is an important part of Eden Prairie’s offense. Ideally, the Eagles will keep the ball in play until the opportunity for a “good swing” presents itself. correlation between changing offenses and committing turnovers, the coach said he’s not sure. “I think it’s easier to be consistent when you see the ball come off one setter,” he said. “On the other hand, it might have just been a coin-
cidence.” Where does Eden Prairie go from here? “We’ve got to continue to play sma r t vol leyba l l,” he said. “By that, I mean keep the ball in play and wait for the opportunity to get good swings.”
Tuesday, Eden Prairie was scheduled to play an improving Edina team. T hu rsday (today), the Eagles travel to Minnetonka to take on a much improved Skippers squad. And? “We can’t take anyone for granted,” adds Becker.
GIRLS SOCCER
Eden Prairie girls soccer fit to be tied, twice BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com
On Tuesday, Sept. 6, the fi rst day of school, the Eden Prairie High School girls soccer team played Wayzata to a 0-0 tie. “Heck of a game,” said Eden P r a i r ie He ad C oach Tony Bidwell. “We controlled play and probably should’ve won. Still, it was a heck of a game.” Wayzata had entered the contest ranked No. 2; Eden Prairie had been ranked No. 7. Two days later, Eden Prairie
and Hopkins would battle to a 1-1 draw. “That was disappointing,” admits Bidwell. “We were sluggish and we didn’t counter their physical, energetic play.” When asked if physical play is a tactic teams can use to beat Eden Prairie, Bidwell answers no. “First,” he said, “you’ve got to have athletes. Not only is Hopkins much improved, but they’re very athletic. Bottom line: Not many teams can play that way.”
That being said, Bidwell added that his Eagles should’ve won the game. “We had opportunities,” he said. April Bockin scored Eden Prairie’s lone goal. Saturday, Eden Prairie beat Robbinsdale Armstrong 3-1. Sounds easy, but it wasn’t, as Armstrong led 1-0 at the half. “We missed numerous genuine opportunities,” explained the coach. The second half mirrored the fi rst, except for Eden Prai-
rie cashing in on its opportunities. “After we scored on a set piece (corner kick), the flood gates opened,” said Bidwell. “We scored, scored again a couple minutes later and then again after that. Beth Schaepe, Bockin and Kendal Jacobus scored Eden Prairie’s goals. Tuesday, Eden Prairie plays at No. 3 ranked Edina. Thursday (today), Eden Prairie plays an away game at Minnetonka.
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The state championship that the Eden Prairie High School boys’ hockey team won helped the school defend its Challenge Cup title. Eden Prairie would also win team titles in girls soccer and girls cross-country.
EP wins Challenge Cup for a record fifth time Eden Prairie High School and Breck School of Golden Valley are repeat winners in the 2010-11 Challenge Cup competition and Minneota High School is a first-time Cup winner. The Challenge Cup is a statewide, year-long competition among Minnesota State High School League member schools. Schools earn points for t hei r success i n postseason athletic and fi ne arts tou r n a ment s. T he school earning the most points at the end of the year in each classification – A, AA and AAA – receives the traveli n g Ch a l len ge C up. T h i s year marks the first time the award will be presented to schools from three different classes. Previously there were two classes and only two Cup winners. “We modified the scoring system last fall as it relates to team and individual sports and added another class to increase school participation,” explained Lisa Lissimore, the League associate director who oversees the program. “We congratulate Minneota, Breck and Eden Prairie for winning the Challenge Cup in their respective classes.” Defending Cup champion Eden Prairie has won the award five times in eight years. The Eagles won the Class AA Cup previously in 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010, and this year’s Class AAA Cup. T hey were r u nners up in 2007. This past school year they participated in 23 state tournaments and earned 829 Challenge Cup points. T he Eag les won tea m championships in girls cross country, boys’ hockey, girls soccer and had individual ch a mpion s i n b oys t r ack and field (triple jump), boys swimming and diving (200yard medley relay and 100yard butter f ly), and girls swimming and diving (100yard butterfly, 200-yard medley relay and 100-yard backstroke). One Eden Prairie swimmer, Rachel Bootsma, set a national record in the 100-backstroke with a time of 51.31 (previous mark was 51.85).
Repeat Challenge Cup winner Breck School scored 340 points to win the Class AA Cup, having won last year’s Class A Cup. The Mustangs participated in nine state tournaments and finished first in a variety of team/ individual events including girls’ golf (individual champion), boys’ tennis (team and singles), boys’ swimming and diving (100-yard backstroke and 200-yard medley relay), and girls’ track and f ield (4x200 meter relay, 400 meter dash and 4x400 meter relay). Breck School also earned points in girls’ gymnastics, girls’ swimming and diving, and both the girls’ and boys’ hockey tournaments. Minneota is the new Class A Ch a l len ge C up w i n ner w it h 161 p oi nt s. Wit h a n enrollment of 160 students, t he Vi k i n gs c omp ete d i n six state tournaments and fi nished as high as third in both football and girls’ volleyball. Other points came from runners in the boys’ and girls’ state cross country running meet and three wrestlers who placed third in that tournament. This is the school’s fi rst Cup. The Challenge Cup is sponsored by Wells Fargo, the League’s premier corporate sp on sor. Represent atives f r om b ot h or g a n i z at ion s will present the traveling Challenge Cup to each school winner this fall. Other schools finishing in the top five of the 2010-11 Challenge Cup race: Class AAA — Wayzata (707 points), Apple Valley (484 points), Edina (444 points), and Minnetonka (391 points); Class AA — St. Cloud Cathedral (336); The Blake School of Minneapolis (290), Rochester Lourdes (286), and Perham ( 2 8 4 ) ; Cl a ss A — Spr i n gfield (140), Adrian (106), Maranatha Christian Academy of Brooklyn Park (93) and Lanesboro (91). For a complete list of all the schools that earned Challen ge C up p oi nt s for t he 2010-11 school year, visit the League website at MSHSL. org, click on the Recognition tab and then click on the Challenge Cup link.
CROSS COUNTRY
get healthy.” A bigger problem, as far as Eden Prairie was concerned, was Lakeville. “They went two, four and six,” adds Lindlief. Yeah, but they did so in early September. “So many things can happen between now and November,” said the coach. Saturday, Eden Prairie competes again, this time at their own Eden Prairie Invitational (10 a.m.).
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seventh, Hannah Jeter 17th, Eryn Stewart 23rd and Carly Schulz 29th. Eden Prairie runners navigated the 4K course in an average time of 15:42; Lakeville South runners averaged 15:29. “Eryn completed her fi rst ever 4K,” explains Lindlief, “and Carly is still trying to
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EP shows continued growth in reading scores, new baseline for math The results of this year’s Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments highlight continued growth in student reading scores, across all categories. In Eden Prairie, the achievement gap between students of color and white students continues to narrow. “You’ll see how that gap is nearly cut in half,” said outgoing Superintendent Melissa Krull, speaking of the change over the years in the gap between scores of black students and white students. For instance, in 2008, 44 percent of black students were proficient at reading while by 2011, that score increased to 64 percent. In that same time period, white students went from 86 percent to 90 percent proficiency. Further notable jumps can be seen in other categories of students (students with limited English proficiency and lowincome students). Perhaps the most notable jump is LEP students, who went from 19 percent proficiency in reading in 2008 to 47 percent proficiency in 2011.
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one of unprecedented transition in a district already undergoing massive changes. Eden Prairie Schools are in the midst of transition from a K-4 to a K-6 elementary school system; there’s a brand new elementary school in place and the district has already undergone a boundary change that redistributed 1,000 students to different schools. Though the School Board will be selecting a search fi rm this fall, it will be up to the newly elected School Board in January to select a new superintendent. K rull has been with the school district since 1984, when
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the years, morphed into Habitat for Global Learning and was recently folded into the Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools. Stoebner said that he was trained as a teacher and originally taught school for five years before founding AVI, which specializes in audio/visual and media production. “That’s a part of education that is very important now,” said Stoebner. “Kids come to school way ahead of their schools in technology use,” he added. The new center was unveiled during a recent meeting of the Eden Prairie Chamber Board,
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five grown children (Rita, Randy, Bobby, Lisa and Bill) and 10 grandchildren. Both Bob and Clare have been known for giving back within the Eden Prairie community, including volunteering at PROP and helping on various projects at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Ann Harnack, the executive director of PROP, said both Clare and Bob have been sup-
When it comes to looking at math scores for the district, comparisons are not so simple. This year, the state instituted a new version of the math test to students in grades three to eight. “This is the first year of the MCA III, so this is our baseline data,” said Stephen West, executive director of educational services. Since it’s an entirely new test than the one that has been in place since 2008, comparing this year’s scores to previous years would not provide an accurate picture of student gains, he said. The exception is for 11th-grade math, which continued to use last year’s test. In that case, Eden Prairie students’ scores went up to 66 percent from 65 percent in 2010. What can be seen this year is that, in both reading and math, the district continues to outper-
abilities,” he said. This year, the math test moved from a pencil and paper test to something students can take on the computer. The MCAs are given in the spring. Students have a window of time in which they can take the test, which is not timed. The test remained on paper for reading and high school math, though that too will change in coming years. Krull noted that the district saw these patterns last year in terms of closing the achievement gap in math and reading. Now that the district is undergoing its transition from a K-4 to K-6 district, “what we should see ultimately is greater momentum using the same trajectory.” They’ve seen great gains, “we expect them to get better,” she said. “Our expectation is that we’re not only going to continue this trajectory but it’s going to actually get better.” Residents should also take into consideration the changes to the math and science model, and embedded STEM this year, she added. “We anticipate seeing great improvement in those scores because of that change also,” said Krull.
she was hired as a special education teacher. She became an assistant superintendent in 1999, and was appointed acting superintendent when Bill Gaslin’s contract as superintendent was not renewed in 2002. Her recent tenure has been dogged by controversy as her administration pushed forward with boundary changes that aim to redistribute the number of low-income children amid all the schools. Her eye has always been on what the district describes as “equity work,” cutting the achievement gap that exists between white children and children of color. Ahmed Jama and number of other leaders of the Somali community were present at the beginning of the meeting to
support Krull. In an interview, Jama said he reminded the board, “just because Dr. Krull is gone does not mean equity will be dead.” “We’ll be there watching them like a hawk,” he said. “We’ll not settle for another 12 years of waiting, we’ll not settle for any more neglect, we’ll fi ght for our children’s education.” Jama said the reason Krull was pushed out was because she was pushing an agenda of equity and integration. “I hope we’ll get a board and a CEO that will reach out to all of the community members, that will carry the torch where Melissa left off and genuinely seek that mission statement: educating for success in a
diverse and changing world. That’s their mission state ment. They have to live up to it. Anything less than that would be unacceptable.” T u e s d ay, fol low i n g t h e School Board meeting, Angie Roesner, representing the teachers, and Chuck Richter, speaking for the district’s principals thanked Krull for her work. Richter, principal of Oak Point Elementary, said they will continue to focus on equity, student achievement and school success for all. The district has led professional development initiatives and instituted programs to address the achievement gap, while maintaining high expectations and ensuring that
students of all levels continue to grow, he said. “Our most recent data shows that this effort has been effective.” “A strong, purposeful leadership team that never loses track of what’s best for all students no matter what is a key to our successes as principals,” he said. “Dr. Krull has led us through this work. Her commitment to the work and her understanding that change in a changing world is difficult but necessary has inspired us.” As a group, they are committed to continuing to address the achievement gap, he said. “Each of us is totally committed to continuing the work that has taken place under Dr. Krull’s leadership,” he said.
“Our successes thus far are directly linked to her leadership and her belief in us and in each of the students [with] whom we work.” When asked what she’ll do next, Krull talked about the positive and successful work on equity and integration they’ve done in Eden Prairie. She said she wants to continue that work in some way. Krull said she really wants to influence public schools “in a way that I think is really needed.” “It’s time for us to embrace these changes and to really be thoughtful on how we teach kids and how schools are designed.” “I’m really committed to continuing that work.”
of which Krull is a member. Collaboration is the key skill that emerges from this technology, noted EPHS Principal Conn McCartan, during the presentation. “What happens when people come together? “That is what this space is about,” McCartan said. Eden Prairie School Board member Chuck Mueller was curious about how the district can connect this technology upgrade to student achievement. “This is very ambitious for high school kids,” said Mueller. McCartan referred to a recent article in the New York Times about the difficulty in connecting achievement gains to technology in the classroom. The bottom line is that tech-
nology allows you to amplify what is good or bad in a classroom, noted McCartan. There is good instruction going on in EP schools – “It will amplify that instruction design,” he said. Even during tests with a camera view on Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion School, high school students crowded around a camera to check it out, noted EPHS Instructional Technology Coach Jennifer Nelson. “They were jazzed,” she said. “I’m so looking forward to the learning that comes out of that excitement,” she said. The camera can dial anywhere there’s a camera at the other end, Nelson said. Superintendent Krull said
that the district could be working with Fairview Health Services to develop online coursework. Through the center they could connect to medical professionals by video conference. There’s no official front to the room and that is on purpose, said Nelson. “We wanted this to be really student directed,” she said. “We can connect to just about anywhere in the world with that camera in a high quality way,” she added. McCartan said they are partnering with students in Loudi, China on projects and working with scientists studying leaf cutter ants in Costa Rica. Additionally Starkey Labs in Eden Prairie might be interested in working with students through
the center. Students in language clubs such as Spanish are planning to use the center to connect to groups in other countries.
In an interview, Nelson noted that with the Global Learning Center, what they’re able to do is different from a regular classroom space. They’re able to host a lot of groups using a lot of different technologies, she said. When asked how this center differs from something like Skype, she said that Skype is good for one-to-one conversations. But, with the new videoconference software, they can project HD-quality video. “You’re not going to get the
jumps; you’re not going to get the freezes,” she said. You can project a highly detailed image, “it shows up highly detailed on our end as well,” said Nelson. At the same time, the technology itself appears invisible – students walk into the center, grab a table, plug in their laptops and get right to work without fussing over setup. “I’m really most excited to see the connections that kids make with other people,” said Nelson.
porters of the organization. Clare and Bob have supported PROP for many years and it’s because of people like that that PROP exists, she said. “I’ll never forget his smile,” added Harnack. Both Clare and Bob were recognized for their work when they received the city of Eden Prairie Human Rights Award in 1998. In 2005, both were featured in an Eden Prairie News story highlighting their 50 years of marriage. According to that story:
“Their life together began in Bartlesville, Okla., where Clare was a nurse and Bob worked for the Phillips Petroleum Co. “‘We met at a party,’ Clare recalled, and seven months later, the duo was engaged.” Bob was employed by Rosemount, Inc. for 36 years until he retired in 1994. Both he and Clare are pilots, noted Weaver. Weaver, who has known the Kooimans for eight years, described Bob as a “quiet, softspoken” man with “a twinkle in his eye.”
He was “just such a gentle man,” she added. Weaver had just seen Bob on the Friday before Labor Day and at Sunday service. That Friday, he had been serving food for a funeral. On Monday, Sept. 5, the plane Bob was piloting crashed around 3 p.m., about a quarter of a mile away from the Winsted Airport in McLeod County. Both Randy and Bob were airlifted to Hennepin County Medical Center, where Bob died of his injuries. The FAA is investigating the cause of the crash. Weaver described Bob as someone who was “very, very involved in the church.” “In my experience since I have been here Bob has always been in some kind of helping ministries.” Clare said Bob really enjoyed
volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. “He really wanted to support that,” she said. Lately, he had been involved with a new product being developed, a type of game, she said. Bob was an engineer. “He was a practical person and he felt that if there was a reason to fix it instead of buying new, well, he’d just as soon do that,” noted Clare. This past year, he built a new hangar at Flying Cloud Airport to house their planes. “He had a good time with the construction of that,” said Clare. Flying was always his passion. He logged his fi rst flying hours in the early 1950s and later received his private pilot’s license in 1971. “Bob, always said, ‘What
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form state averages. The greatest difference can be seen with eighth-grade math scores, where 80 percent of the Eden Prairie students were proficient, compared to 53 percent of students statewide. Reading scores increased this year for all grades with the exception of eighth-graders, where proficiency levels went from 86 percent to 84 percent. The district tracks student achievement in ways beyond the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment. Throughout the fall, winter and spring, students take the MAP tests, Measures of Academic Progress, along with less formal assessments by teachers in the classroom. “We track achievement using many other data sets besides the MCAs,” said Jeff Aamot, curriculum and assessment specialist. Though it’s inconvenient for tracking long-term trends, every time they change the assessment (as with math this year) they make it better, said Ishmael Robinson, director of research, evaluation and assessment. “I think the overall assessment is better for kids, it’s a lot more interactive and it gives them a wider range of question
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Summary: This ordinance allows rezoning of land located at17850 Duck Lake Trail from the Public Zoning District to the Rural Zoning District on 6.41 acres. Exhibit A, included with the Ordinance, gives the full legal description of this property. Effective Date: This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication. Nancy Tyra-Lukens, Mayor Attest: Kathleen Porta, City Clerk (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, September 15, 2011; No. 3210)
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a privilege it is to fly.’ He just loved being up in the air,” said Clare. Both Weaver and her husband had gone flying with Bob last spring. He was a vital, bright, active, “deeply engaged man,” she said. The Kooimans went with Weaver on a mission trip last fall, and Bob had more energy then some of the young people, she noted. “He was just a dear, dear man.” A Memorial Service for Bob Kooiman will be held at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Sept. 15) at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 16515 Luther Way, with a gathering of family and friends at 6 p.m. Memorials may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Habitat for Humanity or donor’s choice.
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website is marketinthevalley. org. Enjoy a fun afternoon of “Oldies” and great Gospel songs. Gloryland Gospel Band is an Eden Prairie-based band. Visit glorylandgb.com for information. If you are interested in Gloryland Band singing for your church group, club or special occasion, contact Vicki Andersen at (952) 457-7672.
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The Eden Prairie Women of Today (EPWT) are celebrating Minnesota Women of Today Week through Sept. 17. All are invited to the following remaining events: On Thursday, Sept. 15, EPWT’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 of EPWT’s most successful and fun events, the Very Merry Unbirthday Party at Davanni’s on Friday, Sept. 16 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Stop in anytime to donate items or help fill gift bags with birthday party supplies for donation to PROP. Kids welcome. Last year, EPWT donated 22 birthday bags to PROP. EPWT’s third annual Blood Drive with Memorial Blood Center will be at Eden Prairie Center near the food court entrance from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. See epwt.org or call Amber at (612) 423-5701 for more infor-
Eden Prairie neighbors Chloe Snook, Vica Pillsbury and Tatiana Pillsbury salute the end of summer and start of the school year.
mation. For further in formation about Eden Prairie Women of Today contact Barb at membership@epwt.org or visit epwt. org. EPWT meets monthly on the third Thursday at 7 p.m. at Star Bank, 250 Prairie Center Drive.
Art Crawl artists host demonstrations During this year’s Eden Prairie Art Crawl, set for Sept. 24 and 25, eight of the participating artists will host art demonstrations in their studios on Saturday, Sept. 24. “The demonstrations will give visitors the chance to see firsthand how many art forms are created,” according to a news release. Artists hosting demonstra-
tions include Sculptor and painter Richards and Heidi Poey. Richards will be showing sculptures in alabaster and figures in bronze and Heidi will feature her colorful landscape and floral paintings. Richards will demonstrate the process of making a bronze sculpture from 3:30-4 p.m. Saturday. Their home gallery and studio is at 16465 Ellerdale Lane ((952) 949-3444). For a list of demonstration times and locations, visit edenprairie.org.
1877 and the 1990’s,” according to a news release. “Local artist Nancy Fisher created the designs for 10 cards using scans of letters, pictures and ephemera found in those boxes, along with items from the Eden Prairie Historical Society’s collection.” “Recently, the old shed on the property had to be taken down because it was no longer a sound structure. Profits from the sales of these cards will be donated to the Eden Prairie Historical Society and to the city of Eden Prairie to help fund a new shed and gazebo on the Smith Douglas More house property. The cards will be for sale at the Smith Douglas More House Dunn Bros Coffee shop and via mail order through www.EPHistoryCards. etsy.com.” A grand opening for the project is set for 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, where you can meet the artist, learn more about the house’s history, taste wines and purchase the cards. The Dunn Bros is at 8107 Eden Prairie Road. Info: http://edenprairiewest. dunnbros.com or dunnbros30@ dunnbros.com.
History Card Project sets opening “Long-forgotten boxes in the basement and attic of the Smith Douglas More House give us a glimpse of the life and times of the Eden Prairie, Minnesota families who lived there between
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Every room A fresh coat of paint is an essential foundation for virtually any room makeover. One gallon will cover most rooms, meaning you can get a good start on your redesign for around $25—even less if you luck out and find a deal. Decluttering is also another way to give a room a fresh look. Whether it’s your living room, kitchen or a child’s room, removing excess items like papers and toys can make
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If your youngster is ready for a new look in his room, rip down that teddy bear border, let him pick a paint color and consider dressing up one wall of the room with a mural. You can find plenty of kids’ murals for less than $100 online at websites like DecorPlace.com. Whether he likes a solar system theme or she wants a princess canopy, a wall mural can make redoing a children’s room fast and easy.
Your table and chairs are the centerpieces of your dining room. While a new set might not be in the budget, you can easily dress up your old one. Replacing old fabric on dining chair seat cushions can give the set a whole new look. Depending on the fabric color and style you choose, you can create looks that range from modern to traditional. Top off the table with a decorative runner in a complimentary pattern and you’ve redone your dining room for less than $100.
Living room Accessories are the way to achieve a big impact for not much money in the living room. Replace old throw pillows with new, brightly patterned ones. Switch out wall decor with new pieces. Cover up worn wooden floors or shabby carpeting with an elegant area rug. It’s possible to change several accessories and still bring your costs in under the $100 mark.
Bathroom Get rid of that old, moldy shower curtain. To create a designer look for not much dough, hang a simple, functional vinyl curtain on existing shower rod, then place a pressure rod just outside it. Add attractive, floor-length curtains from the local discount store; they’ll cost a lot less than comparable versions made for bathroom use. Toss out worn, ratty old towels with a matching set of new ones in an appealing pattern or color. Finish up by adding
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A corny adventure Sever’s Corn Maze and Fall Festival celebrates 15th year
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If you go… What: Sever’s Corn Maze and Fall Festival features an outer spacethemed corn maze, a jumping pillow area, canary tent, corn pool, giant slide, straw bale maze, pumpkin slinger, barnyard tours, live music, food, refreshments and more.
Travel to space without leaving a Minnesota corn field at Sever’s Corn Maze and Fall Festival. The maze has been an annual tradition since 1997. Past themes include Vikings’ 50th season, elections, a world map and pirates.
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 17-Oct. 30
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Where: 1100 Canterbury Road, Shakopee
Sever and Sharon Peterson first heard about mazes in 1971 from an agricultural exchange student who came from England. Hedge mazes are popular in Europe, and the Severs decided to bring the maze across the Atlantic using corn stalks in 1997.
Admission: $13 for ages 4 and older, free for kids 3 and under. Some activities charge extra. More info: (952) 974-5000, severscornmaze.com
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Explore more fall fun Looking for more ways to enjoy the crispness and bounty of the season? Families can get outdoors and enjoy the season with these autumn festivities: Use a wooden press to make your own apple cider at Richardson Nature Center in Bloomington from 3 to 4 p.m. Sept. 25 and Oct. 2. Learn about apple varieties and cider making history in the free Three Rivers Park District event. Richardson Nature Center, Hyland Lake Park Reserve, 10145 Bush Lake Road, Bloomington, threeriverparks. org. Take a day trip to Lake City, Minn., for the Johnny Appleseed Festival Saturday, Oct. 1. The celebration includes an arts and crafts fair, book sale, farmer’s market, games, apple pie and bake sale, basket raffles, chili cook-off, kid inflatable rides, petting zoo, scarecrow hunt and pancake breakfast. Johnny Appleseed Festival, Lake City, Minn., (651) 345-4123, chamberevents@lakecity.org.
Families, food and fun are what Emma Krumbee’s Orchard and Farm in Belle Plaine is all about. Don’t miss the 28th annual Great Scarecrow Festival, open through Oct. 30. More than 100 unique scarecrows will be on display, as well as u-pick apples, pumpkins and berries. Kids will also enjoy the petting zoo, pony and camel rides, Emma’s mountain slide, giant hay pile and many games. Admission is $5 plus tax; children 2 and under are free. Emma Krumbee’s Orchard and Farm, Highway 169, Belle Plaine, (952) 873-3006, emmakrumbees.com.
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum presents Pumpkin Palooza Saturday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Oct. 30. Pumpkin Palooza will be an eye-popping display featuring more than 50 pumpkin and squash varieties. A special event, Ghouls and Goblins at the Maze, from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, includes a trick-ortreat trail, music and more. Free gate admission during the event hours but registration is required. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska, (952) 443-1400, arboretum.umn.edu.
Pick your own apples at Deardorff Orchard and Vineyards near Victoria. The family farm grows 13 varieties of apples on 4,000 trees. Kids events also include wagons, farm animals, kids’ haystack and much more. Buy jams, pumpkins, apples and more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Free admission. Deardorff Orchards and Vineyards, 8350 Parley Lake Road, Waconia, (952) 442-1885, deardorfforchards.com.
Bring your little goblins and ghouls to the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley for some Halloween fun. Celebrate HallZOOween from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 29-30. Dress up as your favorite Zoo animal. The Scarecrow Alley will be on display in the Wells Fargo Family Farm Oct. 1-31. Regular Zoo admission. Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley, (952) 431-9200, mnzoo. com.
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SEPT. 15 HAPPY HOUR AT THE ARBORETUM Enjoy wine flights, beer and appetizers at the Arboretum restaurant. Time: 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 Cost: Free admission every third Thursday after 4:30 p.m. Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422
JUNK BONANZA The Junk Bonanza hosts more than 100 juried junk vendors of antiques and one-of-a-kind and artisanrepurposed pieces. This year’s event will include a farm market with local harvest goods, special displays and giveaways. Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sept. 16-17 Cost: $8 per day; children younger than 12 free Location: Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee Info: junkbonanza.com
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
WALKS FOR THE CURIOUS Walk the Arboretum prairies and natural areas with an Arboretum naturalist. Time: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 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
WEEKEND FAMILY FUN
SEPT. 16
Enjoy nature-based fun for the whole family. The September theme is Cattail Creations. Time: Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 17-18, 24-25 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
A COLLECTION OF ONE ACTS
MINNESOTA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Friday
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 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.
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. 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 – DREAM BIG Festival Friday featuring visits by Cornerstone’s annual fundraising gala, school groups and home school “Dream Big,” is set for Friday, Sept. students; Oct. 1-2 – Shamrocks 16, at Windows on Minnesota. The and Shenanigans featuring harvest gala serves to entertain, enlighten market, Irish vendors, Irish dancers and raise much needed funding for and music, free Guinness beer tasting Cornerstone’s youth program. and kilt competition. Time: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 Time: Sept. 17-18, 24-25, 30, Oct. Cost: $150 1-2 Location: IDS Building, Minneapolis. Cost: Adults $20.95; seniors Info: cornerstonedreambig2011. $18.95; children 5-12 $11.95; age eventbrite.com or (952) 884-0376. 4 and younger free; dogs $10 with registration; free parking; discount BRAVA WOMEN’S tickets available at SuperAmerica, CHORAL AUDITIONS Walgreens, Menards, Whole Foods BRAVA! women’s ensemble ensemble Market; discount coupons available is looking for women of all ages at Subway who love to sing, can read music Location: Three miles south of moderately well and who can commit Shakopee on Hwy. 169 to creating the unique BRAVA! Info: (952) 445-7361 or sound: a special blend of vocal skills renaissancefest.com/MRF and sparkling enthusiasm. Those interested are invited to attend an APPLE-TASTING WEEKENDS open rehearsal. Taste-test University of Minnesota Time: 9-11:45 a.m. Friday mornings research apples and rate for flavor, Sept. 16, 23, 30; Oct. 7, 14, 21 and size and texture. 28 Time: 1-3 p.m. Sept. 17-18, 24-25 Cost: Free and Oct. 1-2, 8-9 Location: Colonial Church, 6200 Cost: Free with gate admission of Colonial Way, Edina (off Crosstown $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and Highway and Tracy Avenue) younger; free to Arboretum members Info: bravasings.net or (952) 583Location: Minnesota Landscape 6256 or email bravasings@gmail.com Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422
Saturday
SEPT. 17
FLATWATER KAYAKING ESSENTIALS
GUTHRIE THEATER: ACTING GAMES FOR BEGINNERS Learn how actors rev up their creative
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strokes. Participants will learn the basics of kayaking from qualified instructors. All equipment provided. For ages 14 and older. Reservations required; reference activity #423911-00. Time: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 17 Cost: $50 Location: Bryant Lake Regional Park, 6800 Rowland Rd., Eden Prairie Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
NATURE YOGA FOR WOMEN Yoga instructor Annalisa Bragg will lead simple yoga to tune the body to autumn. Take stock of personal bounty and take time to reflect on fall with a naturalistled walk. No prior yoga experience necessary. Natural refreshments will be available. Bring a journal or make one during class. Reservations required; reference activity #411317-01. For ages 18 and older. Time: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 Cost: $25 Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
ALAN JACKSON A staple of country music, Alan Jackson opened Mystic Lake Casino Hotel’s Mystic Showroom on Sept. 15, 2007. Nearly four years later he’ll take the stage of Mystic Lake’s newest concert venue, the Mystic Amphitheater. Jackson is one of the most successful and respected singersongwriters in music. He’s sold nearly 60 million albums worldwide, topped the country singles charts 35 times, and scored more than 50 Top-10 hits. Time: 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 Cost: $35-$55 Location: Mystic Amphitheater, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake Info: mysticlake.com or (952) 4966563
Sunday
SEPT. 18 APPLE CIDERING Make and taste apple cider the old-
Monday
SEPT. 19 AUDITIONS FOR ‘IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS’ Chaska Valley Family Theater is planning performances of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas.” Based on the film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. Up to 75 people, ages 9 and older will be cast in this production. Vocal auditions (singing) will be followed by a simple dance audition. Visit cvft.org/auditions.htm for specific roles and information. Performances of “White Christmas” will be Dec. 2-11 at Chanhassen High School. Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. for ages 9-14; 6:30 p.m. for ages 15 and older; Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 19-20 Cost: Free Location: Chanhassen High School, 2200 Lyman Blvd. Chanhassen Info: cvft.org or call 952 -250-7206
Upcoming 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.
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fashioned way. Squeeze apples with a wooden press. Taste the fresh cider and learn about apple varieties and cidering history. For all ages. Time: 3-4 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 18, Sept. 25 and Oct. 2 Cost: Free Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
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WACONIA THEATRE THE HELP (PG-13) 12:35, 3:45, 6:30, 9:25 SEVEN DAYS IN UTOPIA (G) 12:35, 2:35, 5:05, 7:00, 9:05 CRAZY, STUPID LOVE (PG-13) 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:10, 9:25 OUR IDIOT BROTHER (R) 12:40, 2:30, 5:10, 7:15, 9:20 CONTAGION (PG-13) 12:30, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, 9:35 DRIVE (R) 12:20, 2:25, 4:55, 7:05, 9:15
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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
LIBRARY BOOK SALE STARTS Bargain hunters and book lovers take 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.
RUN, WALK, ROLL AGAINST BULLYING PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center will hold the second annual Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying on Saturday, Oct. 1, in Bloomington as part of PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Month of October. Run four miles or walk/roll one and a half miles to kick off National Bullying Prevention Month. Preregistration is encouraged. Time: registration, 9 a.m.; four-mile run or one and a half mile walk/roll, 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 Cost: $20, which includes a T-shirt and snacks. Location: Mount Normandale Lake, Normandale Boulevard and 84th Street, Bloomington
Info: To register, PACER.org/bullying or (952) 838-9000
INTERPRETIVE TRAIL HIKE Author of Best Hikes of The Twin Cities, Kate Havelin, will lead a hike at the Elizabeth Fries Ellet Interpretive trail at the Richard T. Anderson Conservation Area in Eden Prairie. Time: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 Location: Richard T. Anderson Conservation Area, Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie Info: writersrisingup.com or writersrisingup@yahoo.com.
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
LIONESS ART & CRAFT FAIR The third annual Lioness Art & Craft Fair is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Grace Church. A variety of unique and handcrafted items made by area artisans and crafters, as well as antiques, will be available for purchase at this event. Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 Cost: Free Location: Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie Info: www.eplionessart-craft.com.
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Senior Center 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 Bunco – 2 p.m. Sept. 16. Free. No experience necessary. Enjoy an afternoon of fun shaking dice. Bingo – 1 p.m. Sept. 23. Cost is $1 for two cards. 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.
RSVP at (952) 279-8050 for the following events: 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 with the biking club. The 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 white-soled tennis shoes. Contact the senior center for more information.
Classes
Senior trips leave from the Senior Center. 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.
Several driver safety courses are offered. Call (952) 279-8050 for information. 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.
Health and wellness
Red Hat Chapter
The Eden Prairie Community Center at 16700 Valley View Road offers fitness classes geared toward seniors. Call the Community Center at (952) 949-8470 for more information.
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.
Senior trips
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 Klatch – 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 (952) 279-8050 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.
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MEETINGS
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.
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.
Sons of Norway
Optimist Club
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.
The Eden Prairie Optimist Club is a civic organization with an emphasis on programs that benefit and recognize the youth of Eden Prairie. The club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Chanhassen American Legion, 290 Lake Drive E., Chanhassen. Visitors are always welcome. I n fo : rocky @ l hot ka.net or EdenPrairieOptimists.org.
MOMS Club The Eden Prairie MOMS Club – Mitchell Lake Chapter welcomes moms who are interested in learning more about the MOMS Club to an informational meeting/playdate from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at Round Lake Park, 16691 Valley View Road in Eden Prairie. Socialize with other moms while the children wear themselves out on the playground. Free. Email jenniferstyczinski@yahoo.com with questions. For general information about EP MOMS Club, visit www.freewebs.com/ epmomsclubs.
Eden Prairie Lioness The Eden Prairie Lioness Club is a volunteer organization of civic-minded women representing a cross-section of the community. At the October meeting, guests are welcome to learn more about what Lioness is all about. The October meeting, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, is at Summerhill Cooperative, 7610 Smetana Lane, Eden Prairie. The club generally meets at 6 p.m. the first 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 or www.eplioness.org.
AD/HD Support The SW Metro AD/HD Support Group provides an opportunity to meet others like you and to learn, discuss and share strategies. The group’s free and informative meetings for parents and adults are from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10. The
Alcoholics Anonymous An Alcoholics Anonymous Men’s Meeting is set at 7 p.m. every Monday at the Preserve Center “Barn,” on the second f loor, 11221 Anderson Lakes Parkway, Eden Prairie, next to the tennis courts. Info: (612) 210-1312, Brian.
Eden Prairie AM Rotary The Eden Prairie AM Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Biaggi’s Restaurant in the Eden Prairie Shopping Center. Info: (612) 759-9150, Dick Ward.
Speakers after Hours 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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October meeting will focus on “What’s motivation got to do with it?” at the Eden Prairie School District Administrative Services Building, 8100 School Road. Info: Cindy Lea, MA, (612) 965-3052 or Cindy@SucceedingwithADD.com.
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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.
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BNI Networking Group
“…scores high on the entertainment quotient!”
F rom 7- 8 : 3 0 a.m. T hu rsdays 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.
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“…will drive you into the night feeling jazzed! –Star Tribune “…every song warrants a standing ovation!”– Minnesota Monthly
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 hangup.” Music, teaching, testimonials and small groups. No cost, no registration required. Info: atgrace.com/fresh-start.
“You can’t stop the energy, the toe-tapping, the fun!” –Pioneer Press
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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.
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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. In fo: (9 52) 2 37-116 8, Adam; and odat0487@aol.com and (952) 943-8422, Sarah.
Eden Prairie Noon Rotary Civil Air Patrol
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 breastfe e d i n g. E x p e c t a nt , nu r s ing mothers and babies are welcome. Info: (952) 474-5173, Deb.
Speakers by Design Toastmasters group meets from noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays at Digital River, 9625 W. 76th St., to increase confidence, improve public speaking and develop professional leadership skills. Free. Info: bbirr@ rfamec.com and (612) 229-8386, Bruce.
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/.
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.
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Eden Prairie resident Larry Kugler has been appointed pre sident of The Arc Minnesot a. Kugler succeeds president Tim Nelson, who died suddenly on Aug. 16. Kugler has served on The Arc MinnesoLarry ta board since Kugler 2 0 0 6. Before h i s app oi ntment as The Arc Minnesota President, Kugler served as treasurer and then as first vice president. He chairs the agency’s Public Policy Committee; serves on its Finance Committee; and is a strong advocate for improved public policies at the county, state and federal level for people with disabilities and their families. Before his service with The Arc Minnesota, Kugler served on the board of directors of the Arc of Hennepin and Carver Counties. Outside of The Arc Minnesota, he is human resources manager for Olsen Thielen Certified Public Accountant and Consultants of Roseville. He and his wife Susan have two children, one of whom has autism. Info: arcmn.org.
Learn how the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce can benefit your business at a special “Taste the Chamber” event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at Buca Di Beppo, 7711 Mitchell Road in Eden Prairie. Join the group for a free lunch to learn about chamber membership. The event is free for guests and current chamber members who bring guests. For information or to register, visit epchamber.org or call (952) 944-2830.
Star Bank selected for Lending Fund Star Bank has been selected by the U.S. Department of Treasury to participate in the government-sponsored Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF), which has been established by Congress for the purpose of reinvigorating the struggling economy, according to a news release from the bank. “The SBLF encourages community banks to increase their lending to small businesses, helping these organizations – whether they be companies, proprietorships, or
agricultural producers – to expand their operations and create new jobs,” the release said. Each of Star Bank’s nine offices will leverage SBLF funds on a local level with plans to reach out to small businesses and other companies who have increased lending needs. Star Bank has a location in Eden Prairie at 250 Prairie Center Drive. Harry Wahlquist, president and CEO of Star Bank, said in the release, “We are honored to be one of the few community banks in Minnesota who have thus far been selected to participate in the SBLF program. As an independently owned and managed community bank, we invest our depositors’ and our capital funds locally so as to create employment opportunities and grow the economies of the communities we serve – not Wall Street.”
Named Integrity Award finalist The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) recently announced the 2011 finalists for the Better Business Bureau Integ rity Awards. The 12th Annual Integrity Awards ceremony, presented by Best Buy, will take place Monday, Oct. 24, at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis from 6-9 p.m. Finalists in Category I (for businesses with 1-10 employees) include Boy’s Electric, LLC, Eden Prairie. Info: thefi rstbbb.org/registration, mkelley@thefi rstbbb. org or (651) 695-2482. Pre-registration is required.
Wildfire hosts Summit dinner Wildfire at Eden Prairie Center is hosting a five-course dinner of food and beer, featuring brews from Summit Brewery. The event is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the restaurant, 3020 Eden Prairie Center, Eden Prairie. Summit Brewery Founder and Brewmaster Mark O. Stutrud will be the featured guest speaker.
designed to help America’s fi re houses with new equipment or fire prevention program resources. Re sident s c a n t a ke t he “Burning Questions” quiz at befi resmart.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.
Higher Power Training offers bootcamps Higher Power T raining, 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.
Smarty Pants Kids plans anniversary party Eden Prairie’s Smarty Pants Kids is marking its first anniversary with a party from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. Owner Makya VandiverHawkins said there will be food, Kindermusik, face painting, Norm the Magician, Jack Sparrow, a carnival ride, raffles, give-aways, games, crafts, advice on ADHD and autism, special treats, fun and surprises. Vandiver-Hawkins offers the following tips for kids: I 5 things to do after school – instead of TV: Brain Quest game; Pix Mix game; Make a pie game; Artisands crafts; science experiments. I 5 fun educational activities to play on your own: Lab Mice logic game; Do-A-Dot Art; Zoobs modeling; Baffler Puzzle and Wedgits. For more information, visit smartypantskidsonline.com.
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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 fi re safety quiz at www.BeFireSmart. com/eden-prairie-fire-dept that could lead to the Eden Prairie fi re department earning one of 10, $10,000 grants. This is the third year of the Be Fire Smart Fire Safety Pledge Program,
T he nonpr of it Di s able d American Veterans (DAV) and the Harley-Davidson Foundation have teamed up to offer the DAV Mobile Service Office from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Wild Prairie Harley-Davidson, 12480 Plaza Drive, Eden Prairie. It will provide counseling and claim filing assistance. The event is part of a nationwide Harley’s Heroes tour.
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Spiritual musings on life’s blessings
‘Firm Believers’ classes begin
As my daughter left the house for school this morning I was given specific instructions not to forget about the two Monarch butterflies that would be ready to take flight today. She knew, as did they, that the chrysalis casing’s turning translucent signaled it was time to emerge. “These are the ones that will likely make it to Mexico,” she reminded me, emphasizing the importance of ensuring they find their way out of the aquarium. And sure enough, by noon, there were two Monarchs perched on branches, pumping their wings, innately knowing each necessary step of their development. As they suddenly took flight, I once again found myself marveling at this miracle of life, unfolding with such mysterious certainty. And then the realization came of how important it is to put the news headlines and worries of the day aside for a bit to be reminded of the beauty of life. Doing so helps feed our own transformations
“Firm Believers” aerobic exercise class begins a new session at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19. Classes are held at Prairie Hill Evangelical Free Church at 17200 Valley View Road in Eden Prairie from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. The prog ram consists of warm-up stretching, aerobics, weights/streng th training, floor exercises and cool-down choreog raphed to contemporary Christian music and adaptable to all levels of fitness. For more information, call (952) 941-3266.
Ministry of Separated, Divorced The Ministry of the Separated and Divorced has planned a fall speaker series at Our Lady of Grace Church in Edina. At 6 : 30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, Paula Bidle will discuss “Recon necti ng Ou r Hop es and Dreams: Spirituality and Divorce.” The series is free. Participating area churches include Pax Christi Catholic Community in Eden Prairie. For information, contact Our Lady of Grace Church at (952) 929-3317.
St. Andrew preschool starts this week St. Andrew Preschool in Eden Prairie starts the week of Sept. 12. There are a few openings in the two-, three- or five-day morning or afternoon classes. Many different kinds of extended classes are offered including Lunch bunch, Musikgarten and Mini sessions. The preschool’s Christian curriculum includes discovery learning centers, hands-on activities, whole language approach to kindergarten readiness and art experiences. Class information and the registration form can be found at standrewlu. org. Contact Sherrie Luettinger at (952) 937-2776, Ext. 40 for additional information or to schedule a tour.
Women Exploring Spirituality class Women Exploring Spirituality will hold a 2011-2012 class to study Anne Clifford’s Introduction to Feminist Theology. The course will meet from 9:30-11:15 a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 22-March 29, with breaks for holidays. The group meets at St. Edwards Church, 9401 Nesbitt Ave. S., Bloomington. The cost is $175, which includes a textbook and materials. All women are welcome.
Temple of Eck offers events The following events are planned at the Temple of Eck for the community: 10-10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 18 – “Let Go and Let God: Chant Hu!” 7- 8 : 3 0 p.m. Wed nesdays, through Sept. 28 – “Past Lives, Dreams and Soul Travel” All free events are at the Temple of Eck/Eckankar, 7450 Powers Blvd., Chanhassen. Info: (952) 380 -220 0 or templeofeck.org.
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and ability to take flight. My thoughts later shifted to remembering it was a Unity World Prayer Day, with the theme Together We Shine and the affirmation, “We are channels through which spirit illumines the world.” Contemplating how many around the world would be partaking in this event was uplifting. It serves as testimony to the power of faith and the potential of people coming together for the common good. Suddenly my prayers for the day took on heightened meaning,
my faith strengthened in the process. I take comfort knowing we have the power to overcome many of the world’s woes when we put our collective hearts and minds to it. Just a week earlier I was powerfully reminded of the power of prayer and faith as I watched my niece’s little 17-month-old son in action at a restaurant. A month prior, a medical crisis put him in intensive care and we all feared the possible outcome. Heartwarming prayers and comforting words poured in on Facebook from across the country. And now here he was, face beaming and healthy, loading the remainder of his cupcake into the little dump truck he had brought with. Carefully cupping it in his hands, he proudly went over to a little girl at a nearby table and presented it to her as a very special gift. Her happy smile in response obviously pleased him. The power of small, precious acts of kindness was indelibly etched in my mind,
as was the realization of each person’s inherent goodness. I found myself similarly inspired at the State Fair watching a little 4-year-old boy playing flute alongside an Ecuadorian musician performing in one of the International Bazaar booths. He played song after song, changing flutes much like the musician. His stroller contained six flutes. When I spoke with his mom between songs I learned he is fascinated with this man and his folk group. He has several of the group’s CD’s, which he listens to and plays along with at home, and then follows their performing while at the Fair. The look of delight in the little boy’s face was infectious, accented by his tapping toes and perspiring face as he worked hard to keep up with the beat. The musician was obviously honored by the boy’s inspiration and the two smiled fondly at each other while they played and highfived between songs. Music’s captivating power shone through, as did the beauty of
God-given talents and callings. An unusually large number of people stopped to observe the magic, which brought a smile to the faces of all. Making time to acknowledge the many wonders and gifts in our lives – and savor them, has the power to help transcend various challenges that confront us each day. A heart filled with faith and gratitude surely bestows more meaning in life and greater resilience. So next time you are offered the gift of watching a Monarch first take flight, listening to magical music, or someone brings you the gift of part of their cupcake – even if the frosting is missing, make time to recognize the many ways it is enriching your life. Among all the ills of society, blessings abound and are there to feed our soul as we open to them. Spiritual writer Lauren Carlson-Vohs shares this space with Dr. Bernard E. Johnson and the Revs. Michael Miller, Rod Anderson and Timothy A. Johnson. “Spiritually Speaking” appears weekly.
Eden Prairie
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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 (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”
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952-937-2776 www.standrewlu.org
6716 Gleason Road, Edina • (952) 941-3065
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One Anothering Immanuel Lutheran Church 16515 Luther Way, Eden Prairie • 952-937-8123 (2 blocks N. of Hwy. 5 on Cty. Rd. 4)
Sunday Worship Services (nursery available) Traditional Services: 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Saturday Worship Service at 5 p.m. Visit us at 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
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Pax Christi Catholic Community 12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie Father Patrick Kennedy, Pastor
www.paxchristi.com
Weekend Masses Saturday Sunday
Building Friendships, Building Families, Building Faith
5:00PM 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 5:00PM
Prairie Hill Evangelical Free Church
Weekday Masses Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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!
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Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School classes and Awana will resume in the fall
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PROP Shop’s needs of the week The PROP Shop client room currently requests donations of boys and girls sneakers in good condition in all sizes. In addition, the PROP Shop would like to thank the community for its ongoing support of the boys clothing drive. Donations of boys clothing can be dropped off at the PROP Shop or at Dunn Bros. on Eden Prairie Road. The PROP Shop is a nonprofit re-sale store, which sells new and gently used items to everyone in the community. It depends on donations of furniture, clothing and housewares. The PROP Shop also offers a separate Client Services Center which provides clothing, housewares and furniture to referred families and individuals in need. The PROP Shop is at 15195 Martin Drive in Eden Prairie. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Donations are accepted from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, visit propshopEP.org or call (952) 934-2323.
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Text questions to library If you have a mobile device with texting capability, you can text questions to Hennepin County Library’s “Ask Us” information service. Hennepin County Library is adding texting service to make it easier for anyone who has a question to get an answer – wherever they are, according to a news release. To text a question, text hclib to 66746. The service is free,
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Prairie Center Drive. A news release states that he will discuss ramifications of recent census data and its impact on Minnesota’s future decisions. Info: Pat Lind at plind33@ comcast.net.
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Kids in the west metro area who have a brother or sister with an intellectual or de velopmental disability can have fun and make friends at Sibshop Super Saturday from The Arc Greater Twin Cities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 8 at Homeward Hills Park Barn, 12000 Silverwood Drive, Eden Prairie. “Sibshop Super Saturday is a half-day session for kids ages 6-12. Like The Arc’s monthly Sibshops, it has games, activities and discussion that help participants express their thoughts and feelings about having a sibling with a disability. It’s a great option for families who don’t have a monthly Sibshop in their area or who can’t attend a Sibshop on a monthly basis,” according to a news release. Sibshop Super Saturday is free for members of The Arc Greater Twin Cities and $15 per child for non-members. The cost includes lunch. To register, call The Arc at (952) 920-0855.
Hennepin County and the city of Shorewood will hold a community collection event for residents to safely dispose of unwanted garden and household hazardous wastes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 15 to 17. “The county wi l l accept many hazardous wastes including household, lawn and garden products; items containing mercury; electronics; and fuel wastes. Hazardous wastes will be accepted from households only; wastes from businesses will not be accepted,” according to a news release. The collection event will be held at the Shorewood Public Works Facility, 24200 Smithtown Road. Hennepin County also provides residents with d rop of f facilities that are open year-round at 1400 W. 96th St., Bloomington; and 8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park. For a complete list of acceptable and non-acceptable items or more information on drop-off facilities, call (612) 348-3777 or visit hennepin.us/ collectionevents.
Demographer featured The Prog ressives on the Prairie September program is scheduled to be Minnesota State Demographer Tom Gillaspy, speaking on “Minnesota, the New Normal.” His presentation will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at Star Bank’s Community Room, 250
PROP food shelf needs of the week “Did you know that PROP helped 12 families last month to prevent homelessness?” according to a news release. PROP is currently in need of canned chicken and ham,
crackers, coffee, fruit juice and vegetable oil. Your cash donations enable PROP to use its buying power for food, supplies and fi nancial support for clients. Your food donations keep shelves stocked. The group appreciates the support and invites you to volunteer and use your creativity to create a PROP-themed event. If you need services or support from PROP, visit its website at propfood.org, call (952) 937-9120 or stop by the office at 14700 Martin Drive Monday through Friday 9:30 to 1 p.m. or Monday and Wednesday evenings 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Back-to-school immunizations Hennepin County Public Health offers low-cost immunizations to those without adequate health insurance and has added extra clinic dates to increase availability of back-to-school shots. All clinics are walk-in clinics so no appointments are necessary. All school-required immunizations will be available. Parents are asked to bring each child’s immunization records with them. The clinics will be held on the following dates: Bloomington clinic: Bloomington Division of Health, 1900 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington. 3-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 Brooklyn Center Clinic: Hennepin County’s Brookdale Service Center, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center. 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27 For more information, call (612) 348-2884 or visit hennepin. us/vaccines. Donations are requested but not required for the immunizations.
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The following are local government meetings in Eden Prairie. Meetings are held at Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, unless otherwise indicated.
Monday, Sept. 19 Her it age P reser vat ion
Commission – 7 p.m., Prairie Room.
Tuesday, Sept. 20 City Council meeting – Workshop in Heritage Rooms of Eden Prairie City Center, starts for council members at 5 p.m., but normally discussions on
topics don’t begin until about 5:30 p.m. Regular council meeting begins at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers. Residents can address council members about issues related to city business during open podium from 6:30 to 6:55 p.m. Those who wish to take part in the open podium
should contact the city manager’s office ((952) 949-8412) by noon the day of the meeting.
Monday, Sept. 26 Planning Commission – 7 p.m., Council Chamber. Source: City meeting calendar.
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Merit Scholar Semifinalists named Several students from Eden Prairie schools were recently named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. According to a news release, “To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifi nalists must fulfi ll several requirements to advance
to the Finalist level of the competition. About 90 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and more than half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title.” The following students from Eagle Ridge Academy, a charter school in Eden Prairie, were named Semifinalists: Keagan Clement and Britta Powell. The following Eden Prairie High School students were named semi-finalists: Alec
Iverson, Joanne Jiang, John Kelley, He Li, Emily Mattison, Evan Olawsky, Andrew Pollino, Brian Reinken, Alexander Reinking, Daniel Spaeth, Erik Swan and Mengxi Yang. Additionally, Samuel Roden, a home-school student was also named a semifi nalist. The following students from the International School of Minnesota were named semifi nalists: Katharine Bentfield, Kristin Ho, Annalise Johnson, Preethi Pallegar and Christopher Tiede.
list at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus for the spring semester: Allison E. Spicher, Fahma A. Abdirahman, Kelly E. Adams, Ribhu Agarwala, Elizabeth S. Anderson, Ornina Bachour, Brittany M. Balagna, Rachel G. Bauman, Bria L. Benson, Jennifer K. Berg, Kristen A. Bertelson, Britni A. Bolstad, Danielle M. Brau, Ryan M. Bre demeier, Ch a rlot te A . Campbell, Marcy A. Campbell, Patricia A. Carstedt, Aura Cernatinskyte, Kelsey A. Christiansen, Donna J. Coetzee, Anna P. Crist, Jennifer R. Crist, Kimberly M. Currier, Jennifer C. Dworak, Nina R. Dylla, Kristen M. Elliott, Linden L. Falk, Leah J. Fancher, Isaac C. Fitzsimmons, Gabrielle M. Ghreichi, Heather F. Gust, Rebecca M. Hall, Megan L. Hansen, Shamsu Dini O Hashi, Tyler L. Herzog, Chelsy E. Hill, Alice Hindanov, Laura P. Hoffman, Holly M. Hornseth, Wendy N. Hoveland Elizabeth M. Hustad,Salman S. Ikramuddin, Ashish Joshi, Rachel E. Katz, Alyssa A. Kettler Katelyn M. Kochevar, Alexandra M. Kodet, Samantha S. Kozlicki, Brian J. Krause, Margaret R. Krause. Zachary A. Krueger, Antoinette M. Krynski, Lauren K. Kunz, Hannah M. Leigh, Shay A. Lell, Jessica J. Lewis, Hanna n Li, A ma nd a E. Li ng, Anjuli S. Maharaj, Katherine E. Manbeck, Kyle D. Marshall, Melissa J. Melby, Benjamin H. Meyers, Bronwyn M. Miller,
Corey D. Mi l ler, Kel ly M. Neal, Laurel A. Nee, Colin E. O’Donnell, Alanna M. Olson, Kelli M. Olson, Leslie L. Olson, Ryan T. Orton, Arth B. Patel, Jef frey Pearson, Nicholas M. Petersen, Angela E. Peterson, Rebecca L. Rawlings, Julie A. Rezac William J. Rock, Matalyn L. Romenesko, Stephanie M. Rosengren, Antonina A. Ryvlin, Lindsey T. Schneider, Kristin N. Schulte, Abbey M. Seashore, Nathan A. Seashore, Siri A. Simons, Natalie R. Sinn, Dale M. Smith, Stephanie A. Solfelt, Natasha Z. Spernick, Paul S. Stadem, Carter R. Stebbins, Morgan L. Stockberger, Margaret R. Strampe, Mackenzie A. Styrlund, Gaurav S. Suryawanshi, Janneta Tabakov, Nicholas A. Tourville, Samantha Tuttle, Emilee K. Van De Laarschot, Jared D. Venier, Nathan A. Wagner, Quintin C. Walker, Ethan J. Weber, Jennifer L. Weber, Joseph S. Wentzel, Lauren M. Withers, Fadumo M. Yusuf and Jessica A. Zuck.
HALF TIME HIGLIGHTS
ON CAMPUS Winona State University Karl Nelson, son of Todd and Kristin Nelson of Eden Prairie, was named to the spring 2011 dean’s list at Winona State University. He is pursuing a Law in Society degree.
North Dakota State Sarah C. Kerns of Eden Prairie was named to the dean’s list at North Dakota State University. She is pursuing a degree in exercise science.
DePaul University T he fol lowi n g st udent s from Eden P rai rie were named to the dean’s list at D ePau l Un iver sit y: A n n a Mueller, Chongyang Zhang, Samantha Griffith, Brianna Kel ly a nd R ic a r do O r t i z Vazquez. T he fol lowi ng st udent s also recently graduated this summer from DePaul: Maren Hynek and Leslye Suarez.
Iowa State University Christopher George Brodersen of Eden Prairie recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor of liberal studies.
University of Minnesota T he fol lowi ng st udent s from Eden Prairie were recently named to the dean’s
Lindsay Lundeen (above), Paige Schoenherr and Ryan Janning are the Drum Majors for this year’s Eden Prairie High School Marching Band. Right — Instead of heading to the locker room at halftime, Eden Prairie High School senior John Hamre marches with the band.
U of M Technological Leadership Institute T he fol lowi ng st udent s from Eden Prairie have been admitted to the master of science in management of technologies program at the University of Minnesota’s Technologica l Leadership Institute for the 2011 fall semester: Cora Kalukuta and Hussein Idowu.
PHOTOS BY DANIEL HUSS
The percussion section is set up front and center, but that’s not why it’s an attention getter.
EDUCATION NEWS
U of M Band to perform at EPHS The University of Minnesota Marching Band will perform at Eden Prairie High School Aerie Stadium on Oct. 8. According to a news release, the band’s performance will take place as part of Eden Prairie’s 20th annual Prairie Colors Band Festival, “a competition featuring high school marching bands from throughout the state. People of all ages will enjoy an evening fi lled with music and pageantry.” The event begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8. Gates open at 5 p.m. Admission fees are $8 for adults, $5 for students and free for children under 5 years old. According to the release, “the competing bands will perform fi rst, followed by exhibition performances by the Eden Prairie Eagle Marching Band and the 300-member University of Minnesota Marching Band. Many Eden Prairie alumni have joined the U of M marching band over the years; currently nine former Eagle Band members are part of the group. Eden Prairie and the University of Minnesota both take pride in long-standing tra-
ditions of musical excellence.” For more information about the Prairie Colors Band Festival, visit: http://www.edenprairiebpo.org/ or send email to: publicity@edenprairiebpo. org or call Sue Tinklenberg at (952) 949-2276.
immediately after the Run/ Walk. To register, go to: www. abrighterday foundationep. org.”
ABD sets 5K Run/Walk
The International School of Minnesota (ISM) will be holding its second annual yard sale event for the ongoing ISM Agai nst Hu nger campaig n from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 24, at the school gym. The goal of this campaign is to purchase food for people in need, internationally, domestically and locally. ISM students, staff and families will be packing the meals on Dec. 16. Last year, the school was able to purchase food to pack 2,400 family-sized holiday meals for the needy in the Twin Cities area. For more information, call (952) 918-1800. For school information, go to www.internationalschoolmn.com.
The A Brighter Day Foundation (formerly “A Better Chance”) has planned a 5K Run/Walk to start at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Purgatory Creek Park, 13001 Technology Drive. According to a news release, “the event helps to raise funds for the A Brighter Day Foundation in Eden Prairie, which brings qualified, highly motivated minority students from all over the United States to Eden Prairie High School for their freshman through senior years. Students are provided opportunities to help them reach their full potential and prepare for future opportunities in college. Cost is $20 for registration before Sept. 26. Event day registration is $25. A n Awa rds Ceremony a nd Prize Giveaways will take place
ISM yard sale coming up
EPHS Conferences this October First-term conferences at Eden Prairie High School are
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scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 5, and Thursday, Oct. 6, in the main commons of the high school. You can now schedule conferences online. According to a news release, “letters explaining the process will be mailed to all households the second week of the term. There is also a video tutorial, copy of the letter, and link to the online site found on the high school website at www.edenpr.org/ephs. The online scheduling site will be open starting Friday, Sept. 16, through Wednesday, Sept. 28, for parent(s)/guardian(s) to schedule their own conferences. Once you put in your times, your schedule will then be available in printable format and you can also have an email reminder sent to your address.” If any household does not have access to a computer, contact the high school at (952) 975-8015 to receive a request form.
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 evening preschool opportunity from 5-7:30 p.m. For more information or to register, contact the Early Childhood Center at (952) 975-6980 or online at edenpr.org/famctr. Register for ECFE Classes 2011-2012 : The Eden Prairie School’s Early Childhood Family Education Program (ECFE) is taking registrations for 2011-2012. Weekly parent/ child classes for babies through 5-year-olds provide parents with the opportunity to network, share ideas with each other and receive parenting tips from a parent educator. Daytime and evening classes are available. Sibling care and a sliding fee scale are available. To register, call (952) 975-6980. For more information, see the website at edenpr.org/famctr. Free Dinner and Baby Story Time: This event will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 6. Share a story and play time, visit with other families with infants, leave with a free children’s book, and enjoy a free dinner. Families with babies under 12
months of age are welcome to attend. Contact the Eden Prairie Schools Early Childhood Office at (952) 975-6980 to register. Free infant massage: These events will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 22 and from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 23. Free parent and baby postnatal yoga: These events will be offered from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Sept. 29 and from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Sept. 30. Parent seminars and classes: CPR for Young Children, an introduction to infant/child CPR and airway obstruction is from 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 27, and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 30. Call (952) 975-6980 to reserve your spot or visit edenpr.org/ famctr.
Class of 2001 sets reunion T he E den P r a i r ie H i g h School Class of 2001 has scheduled its 10-year reunion for 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Solera, 900 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis. Visit ephs2001reunion. com for more information, to purchase tickets and to find out about other weekend events. Cost is $50 per ticket. Guests are welcome.
Erin Schneider, The Cheap Chick, is a frugal shopping guru sharing her message in print, on FOX 9 Buzz and across the Internet. When: Thursday, Oct. 27, 6-8 p.m. Where: Dangerfield’s Restaurant in Shakopee Cost: $16 + tax & fees Tickets on sale September 1
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Rock Engraving at Hermans
952-447-5733
#Priority Electric Inc. Licensed- Bonded- Insured. No job too small. 952-403-9200 POWERTECH Electric. Local. Owner operated. Licensed, insured, clean. Rich: 952-292-8683
• Tree Removal • Stump Grinding • Brush Chipping • Overgrown Areas Mowed • Excavating • Sand & Gravel • Crushed Limestone
LANDSCAPING
~Since 1971~ Free Estimates
ELECTRICAL
R.D. & Associates Specialized Services Inc.
6 Miles S. of Shakopee on 169 Pulverized Dirt $12.50/ yd. Colored Mulch $26.50/ yd. Cypress, Cedar, Hardwood
Flagstone, Steppers Decorative Rock Edging/ Poly/ Fabric Retaining Walls, Pavers
Call for Hours Wever i l e 952-492-2783 D www.HermansLandscape.com
#1 Schieber Outdoor Services LawncareLandscaping. Commercial Residential. Senior Discount. Joe: 952-2924445
612-275-2574. AJ's Tree & Lawn Service LLC. Trimming & removal. Licensed, insured.
952-445-1812 Paul Bunyan Tree Service. Tree Removal and Trimming. www.paulbunyantree serviceinc.com
AA Tree Removal/ trimming/ firewood/ brush hauling, stump grinding. Steve, 952-445-5239 Schmidt and Son Lawn Care Aerating Leaf clean-up Mowing for 2012 Contracts
Free estimates
952-496-1365
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Lots/Acreage
Full-Time
Farmland for Sale & Wanted. Randy Kubes, Realtor... 612-599-7440
Chaska & Chanhassen Job Fair
EMPLOYMENT Full-Time WORK FROM HOME! Put your faith first, Family second with an Opportunity to earn a Great income! 952-270-6190 2nd 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 Allure Salon, adding 10am-3pm, M-F shift for experienced motivated sylist & PT Nail Tech. 952-496-3331, Bonnie
ASSEMBLY 2nd shift 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
Tue-Wed-Thurs, 9/20-21-22 10am- 2pm 1st , 2nd and 3rd shift available $10/hr and up Assembly Line Warehouse Receiving Hand Packing Customer Service Administrative Apply in person at: Express Employment Professionals 7876 Century Blvd. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-915-2000
ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career Excellent Potential Fast Growth
Coldwell Banker Burnet Eden Prairie Irene: 952-949-4759 Rolland: 952-949-4724 EOE
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.
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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
Receptionist/CSR
for growing insurance agency. Full time front desk position, Insurance experience helpful. Send resume Attn: Brad Billings State Farm Insurance 421 1st Ave E Shakopee MN 55379
Full-Time
Full-Time
Full-Time
Sales
Seeking Admin Assist for a home builder (south metro). Duties include answering telephone calls, word processing, filing, faxing and home closing packets. Software skills are requires and strong communication skills. Please send resumes to lori.horkey@ keylandhomes.com No phone calls please.
Trailer mechanic wanted. Full time dayshift $15.-$19 pr/hr, DOQ. Benefits including medical insurance, paid time off, Simple IRA with match, uniforms. Drivers license and tools required. Please fax or email resume to SMH 763-767-3064 smhi@qwestoffice.net 763-767-7342
Local forklift wholesaler has an immediate need for an inside salesperson.Telephone sales, in established territories, to forklift dealers in Mexico, Central and South America. Individual must be bilingual, a self starter with good organizational skills and excellent negotiating skills. Previous sales experience preferred. Benefits include: medical, dental and life insurance, long term disability, paid vacation and holidays, sick pay, 401K and commissions. Contact Mike Sibulkin: mike@continental-lift.com
Continental Lift Truck P.O. Box 26 Jordan, MN 55352
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.
Mechanic Position Elite Waste Disposal is seeking to fill a position for a 2nd shift Mechanic. Ideal candidate would possess: *Heavy truck mechanic exp. or equivalent schooling *Be D.O.T. certified. (Not required) *Class A license *Must have your own tools *Be willing to work from 1:00-9:30 p.m. M-F Please send resume: troy@elitewastedisposal.com
Part-Time
Part-Time
Assembly, PT: weekends, early AM hrs. (no deliveries) for Star Tribune Newspaper, Chaska Depot, 4355 Peavey Rd. Min. requirements 18 yrs old & own transportation. Apply online: chaskadelivery.com EOE
Looking for Massage Therapist to work at Canterbury Park. Chair massage in Poker room “No chair required” Need 100 hours of schooling. Must be honest and self motivated, flexible hours, call: Connie 952-250-3899
Full-Time
Full-Time
Streets Maintenance Operator City of Eden Prairie The City of Eden Prairie is looking for a FT Streets Maintenance Operator. This position uses power equipment to perform a wide variety of maintenance activities including patching, mowing, snow plowing, concrete repair and street sweeping. Minimum two years of related experience required. Associates or two year technical degree preferred. For the complete job profile and to apply online go to www.edenprairie.org under “Employment Opportunities”. Starts at $20.71 to $24.65/hr. Application Deadline September 23, 2011
JORDAN TRANSFORMER, LLC Substation Transformer Repair/Remanufacturing since 1973, now hiring the following position:
Controls Electrician Supervisor
Retail Business Analyst
4 Day Work Week! FSI International, located in Chaska, a global supplier of surface conditioning equipment and technology, currently has Technician opportunities available for candidates with strong electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting experience.
To view additional opportunities and to apply online, please go to www.fsi-intl.com
Buyers Support Group has an opportunity to add a Business Analyst to our growing staff. This Retail Business Analyst position supports the Sales Rep by providing customer service to Target and vendor, performs analysis of the business and provides insights into trends/assortment performance/and actual to forecasted reporting, takes ownership of inventory management, and coordination of needs between Target BAs and Manufacturers. Strong analytical skills, including forecasting, and retail experience is required. Prior rep group and/or Target experience is a plus. Email resumes to: hr@salesandmarketingfirm.com
Inquiries must have an electrical background in circuitry, switches and relays, wiring control power panels, able to understand schematics, volt and ohm meters, blueprints as well as experience with conduit running; and previous supervisory skills. Jordan Transformer offers a clean and safe work environment with competitive wages, 401K plan and medical package. Inquiries send complete resume with wage expectations to: Jordan Transformer, LLC, Attn: Human Resource Dept 1000 Syndicate Street Jordan, Minnesota 55352 OR
Email: hr@jordantransformer.com
Store Management & Crew Members Opportunities Available Now hiring for a full time Store Manager Position. Stores are located in the Shakopee and Bloomington areas. Please call Michelle at 952.653.2192 for interested inquiries. WE OFFER: Flexible scheduling Opportunity to run your own store Competitive pay Pleasant atmosphere Multi-store opportunities
ACCOUNTANT Full-time position with City Finance Department. Requires bachelor's degree in accounting and 3 to 5 years of professional experience in governmental accounting and finance. Hiring Range: $54,158 to $59,574, DOQ. Application Deadline: September 30, 2011. For more information and an application, visit or call www.ci.shakopee.mn.us/employment.cfm (952) 233 9320. TTY/TDD: (952) 233-3837. EOE.
Values are ‘soaring’ in the Classified section!
Victoria Recreation Center Customer Service/Receptionist
Welders Chart Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of standard and custom engineered products and systems for a wide variety of cryogenic and heat transfer applications. Chart's New Prague MN manufacturing campus is a 27-acre site with over 275,000-sq. ft. of heavy manufacturing space. Presently, Chart has immediate openings for Welders on our night shift. Primary job responsibilities will include performing complex and critical welding operations on various metals using Flux-core, TIG, MIG and Sub-arc Welding. The ideal candidate shall have a high school diploma, vocational welding program certificate or equivalent welding experience and the ability to read and interpret drawings and weld symbols. Chart's fast track to a rewarding career includes a competitive compensation and benefits program. If you are interested in the challenge please apply in person, call or send your resume and/or application to:
Chart Inc. 407 7th Street NW New Prague, MN 56071 EOE
The City of Victoria is seeking applicants for a Customer Service/Receptionist at the Victoria Recreation Center. The position is part-time, 32 hours per week, Monday-Friday 10 a.m. 5 p.m., some weekend and or evening hours possible. The position is responsible for greeting and assisting customers, responding to inquiries regarding Parks and Recreation programs and the Victoria Recreation Center, clerical duties, cashiering, registration processing, facility monitoring and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. Minimum qualifications: High School or GED equivalent, previous experience as a customer service/receptionist. Salary is $13.50/hour, plus part-time benefits. Applications are available on-line at www.ci.victoria.mn.us or by calling 952-443-4210. Interested candidates should submit a resume and application to: City of Victoria 7951 Rose Street, P.O. Box 36 Victoria, MN 55386 by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, September 26, 2011. EOE
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MOVING/STORAGE
MOVING?
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Completely Enclosed Truck Very Reasonable Rates
952-758-2552 We Haul Moving New Prague
ODD JOBS 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
ODD JOBS
Handyman Ser vices 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!
ODD JOBS
PAINT/WALLPAPER
Ken's HANDYMAN SERVICE Repairs, Installations & Home Improvements. Call Ken: 952-445-1836
*A and K PAINTING* Schedule your Fall painting now!
Ext/Int Paint/ Stain ~Carpentry/ Repair~ Free Estimates Ins/ Bonded
(612)867-8287 kevin@hmwhome.com www.hmwhome.com
INT/EXT Specializing in wall & ceiling painting and texturing. Wallpaper removal. Staining. Enameling & more! Free estimates 612-701-6805, Troy
Breimhorst Painting. Interior/ Exterior. Insured. Albie: 952-261-2234
ROOFING
ROOFING
ROOFING
KREUSER ROOFING, INC.
Monnens Custom Builders
Regal Enterprises, Inc. Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Insurance work. Since 1980. regalenterprisesinc.net 952-201-4817
952-492-3842 952-412-4718(cell)
952-448-3761 No wall too small
PLUMBING/SEPTIC Father/ son plumbing company. Licensed, bonded, insured. Working for you! R&D Plumbing952-237-0115 Plumbing, heating, remodel and repair, new construction. 952-4922440
952-496-0921 Lic. 4960
Lic# 20632183
ROOFING
Why Wait Roofing LLC
651-480-3400 sundanceexteriors.com MJ Painting Interior/ Exterior painting & staining. 952-445-2904 Marvin Jeurissen
Roofing/ Additions New Construction Siding/ Windows Locally owned 20 + Years Jim's Cell: 612-859-4618 Mike's Cell: 612-859-4620
Storm damage repairs Defective shingle claims Family owned & operated Thousands of satisfied customers Professional and Courteous
Family owned since 1979
Free wind & hail damage inspections... We can handle all of your insurance claims. Roofing, Siding, Windows & all home improvement needs. We do it all!
Quality Interior Painting. Reliable, Professional, Experienced. 952-334-0977 Jerry Fehn
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
UPHOLSTERY Discounted fabrics... drapes, bedspreads, residential/ commercial. 38 years' experience. 952-447-4655
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A Winner Let us know how we can earn your business. (952)873-6078
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Best Drywall LLC “Bill's Painting” Exterior/ Interior/ Decks. 29 yrs/ guaranteed work. 10% scheduling discount. 952-448-6633/ 952-220-1090
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PLASTER/DRYWALL
952-474-6258
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PLASTER/DRYWALL
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PAINT/WALLPAPER
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PAINT/WALLPAPER
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Classifieds
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Part-Time
NAR's .7 fte – all shifts 5 p.m – 9 p.m. Please apply online at: www.stgertrudes shakopee.org EEOC
Now hiring experienced Medical Assistants at the HCMC Neurology Clinic in Chaska, MN. Please visit HCMC.org to apply.
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Part-Time Personal Care Assistant Wanted Aspirience Home Care is hiring a PT PCA to care for a young adult male with mild retardation. Position requires flexible scheduling, may include weekends and evening shifts. Must be mature, non-smoker, neat, and must be active outdoors. Able to take care of personal hygeine/ perform therapy. Could lead to FT. Call Tom at 952412-5828
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
Part time Hostess. TJ Hooligans. Call 952447-6668 Positions available at a private golf club in Eden Prairie. Server positions, banquet and a la carte. Previous fine dining experience a plus. $12-16 per hour based on experience. Employee meal per shift. Stop in to fill out an application, 952-941-6262 for directions.
Campers Travel Trailers
Boats/Motors
Boats/Motors
1979 Mark Twain 17' Runabout, trailer, 115 HP Mercury. Power tilt, swim step, custom canvas seats/carpet. Registered 2013, $1,999. 612-590-1595
1998, Bayliner Capri Fish & Ski boat, 19 ft. 135HP. Inboard, stored inside. Excellent condition $6900. 952-4126417
Motorcycles
Motorcycles
$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 www.chandepot.com To fill out an application
1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36' motorhome, great condition, sleeps 6, 60,000 miles, $31,900 or best offer. Call Gary at 952492-1129.
1994 Harley Heritage Softtail, 26300k, all service records avail, extra set of pipes. $7500. Call Mike @ 612-309-6737
2007 Harley-Davidson Street Bob. 2,700 miles. $8,000 in upgrades. Excellent condition. Asking $10,000. Call 952-7584289.
Sales Positions
NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR No experience Necessary will train
Part-Time
PT Substitute Health Assistant, LPN for Shakopee School District. Requires LPN license and CPR certification. Full description and directions on how to apply can be found by visiting:
INSIDE SALES- calling business owners nationwide from our Jordan office. Nice office, great pay! Call Vern Schwartz, 612-810-8097
1981 Sea Nymph 16' fish/ ski boat, 1989 Evinrude 60hp tracker, Spartan trailer, trolling motor, livewells, locators, anchormates, pedestal seats. REDUCED! $3200. 952445-5473
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
www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/
and referring to posting number 1289.
StarTribune Newspaper Carrier Needed immediately Shakopee & rural Waconia Weekend routes. For further information see our website at;
TRANSPORTATION
Boats/Motors
1992 Vibo 21' Hexagon pontoon. Low hrs. 2 motors. '96 Merc 90HP + 9.9. Marine radio. Trailer. Clean. $9,500. 612720-2262
www.Chaskadelivery.com
Waitstaff, Cooks, Set Up Crew, Bartenders. Knights Event Center. Contact Cindy, 952-4455555
1973 14' Alumacraft boat/ trailer, 15 HP Johnson motor. Needs carb work. Trolling motor/ battery, steering console. $1,125/BO. 952-448-3128
Part-Time
2001 Camper, 32', 5th wheel 2 slideouts, golfcart, shed $14,500. Excellent condition. Parked on beautiful wooded lot in Zumbrota, 612-720-8683/ 612-5990184
Sporting Goods 2003 Harley Softtail Deuce Anniversary model. 5500 miles. $13,000. 952-447-4280
2004 Harley FXST Softail 24,000 miles. Extras too much to list. Call for details. $8,800. 952836-6773
2001, 17ft. Starcraft, 90HP, Mercury. Excellent condition. $9,000 952-890-2630
Part-Time
Honda style 2007 JMST 250cc Scooter. 1329 miles, original owner, 80 mpg, 4 stroke 2 passenger, $2900.00, call Ray 952-402-9110
CASH$$ We buy guns SPORTS STOP Shakopee 952-445-5282
2006 Crestliner Lsi Angler 2285. Lots of extras. 60 HP Mercury 4 stroke and dual axle trailer. 763-360-6251 2004 41' SportsCoach Elite. Fully equipped. 23,000K. Well-maintained. 3 slides. $100,000. 952-797-6264
POLICE EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN The Shakopee Police Civil Service Commission is now accepting applications for the part-time, civilian position of Police Evidence Technician. Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a high school diploma or G.E.D., valid driver's license and 3 to 5 years of work experience in a position requiring strong organization, documentation and inventory skills. Hiring Range: $17.75 to $19.75 per hour, DOQ. Hours: 20 hrs. per week, primarily daytime Monday Friday. Application Deadline: September 30, 2011. For more information and an application form, visit www.ci.shakopee.mn.us/employment.cfm or call (952) 233- 9320. EOE. TTY/TDD: (952) 233-3837.
2000 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster, wife's bike, never rode, must go. 1300 miles, Lots, lots of extras, mint! $7000. 952-890-0905
94 Starcraft, 17ft. Aluminum. Walleye, Bass ½ Console 75hp. Mariner & 8hp. Kicker. $6500. 612-554-6725 or bsehlers3242@gmail.com
SCOTT COUNTY
2007 27' Colorardo RL 5th Wheel, 2 Slide $29,500 or best offer. 507-934-4834 M-F after 5:30
2005 black Yamaha R6, 6,000 miles. Yoshimurd customized exhaust. With OEM cover & tank bra. $5,500. 952-3610142
EZ-GO Gas Golf Cart with Rear Seat. White with White Top and Seats. $2195. 952-2390446
Cars $$ 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
DT&H On-Call Vocational Substitute Our New Options program is seeking to hire staff to work up to 14 hrs per week helping to implement various aspects of programming in our facility. Duties will include program-specific tasks in support of developmentally disabled individuals & their families. MQ's: Equivalency of HS graduation & 1 year experience working w/people w/developmental disabilities, in a nursing home, or in long-term care. One must be able to physically support clients in daily activities. Hiring Rate: $11.50/hr. Posting is open until filled. Obtain application from Scott County Employee Relations at 952-496-8890 or from the internet at; (www.co.scott.mn.us). EOE TTY/TDD: (952) 496-8170 Let's work together.
We are growing - come join our team during this exciting time! We have multiple openings in our hospital in Waconia. Ridgeview Medical Center is an independent, regional health care network serving the west-metro area. Its network includes the Waconia-based acute care hospital, a multitude of primary and specialty care clinics, emergency services and specialty programs. We have the following positions available:
CICU RN Medical RN Orthopedic/Surgical RN Same Day Surgery RN (on-call) Home Health Aide (on-call) Hospice RN (on-call) To learn about and apply for these exciting employment opportunities at Ridgeview Medical Center and its network of clinics please visit our website at www.ridgeviewmedical.org
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
27' 2007 Palomino Thoroughbred, 1 slide out, triple bunk, queen bed sleeps 7-8. $17,499, Parked in Waseca. Call Mitch 612-325-7365
2005 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan Classic with Vance & Hines pipes. New tires. 10,895 miles. Mint condition. $5900 Call (952) 934-7358
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
Phone: 952-345-3003 Fax: 952-445-3335 1991 Fleetwood Southwind Motorhome, Class A, 33ft. Only 38k miles! Smooth runner, fully loaded, sleeps 6, hydraulic leveler, $10,500, 612-669-4172
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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
1972 rare triple black 'Cuda, with high compression 340 HP. 727 slapstick tranny. Posirearend, PS, bucket seats, Recession reduced!! $42,500. 612804-4074
1976 Chevy Nova hatchback, 305 AT, new tires & exhaust. Runs/ drives great, fun car to drive! $3,000/BO. 952447-8169
Cars
Cars
1976 Classic Cadillac Convertible. Low mileage. 8 cyl. 440 engine. Complete facts available by calling. 559-435-3751
1998 Dodge Stratus, 6 cyl, AT. 156K. $1,500. 952-445-6173
1990 Chevrolet Beretta GT, white/red int. California car extremely clean, low miles. $2,750 952-215-5421
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Cars
2000 Jaguar XJR. Well maintained. $9700 Silver and black interior, 83,000 miles. Call 612655-6680
Cars
2006 Dodge Magnum R/T. 5.7L Hemi, AWD, White with tan interior. HID headlights.71,000 miles. $16,000 763221-0668
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
2004 Jeep Wrangler, Mint, 34000 Miles, Auto, Hard Top, Colombia Package, Every option. $15,000, best offer. 612239-8489 or rfredricksen@ comcast.net
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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
2000 Ford Windstar LX 7 Passenger Van, 133,349 Miles. $2,250. 6 Cyl Engine, Automatic Runs and drives great. Craig 952-368-9689
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Auctions
Auctions
Jerry Griffin Estate, Connie Griffin: Owner Saturday, Sept. 17, 10am 14990 Jonathan Carver Pkwy, Carver To settle the estate of Jerry Griffin, we will offer items at public auction
Estate Sales
Estate Sales
PRIOR LAKE ESTATE SALE 15335 FLAG Av S. Sept 16,17 & 18, Fri 95 (#'s@8) Sat 9-5 Sun 9-3, Off Hwy 13S. Full upscale home offers updated furn mint; Stanley 5 pc Queen BR & Royal Pedic matt, Fab chaise, sofas & sev chrs, cherry DR table/6 chrs. Desks (6) inc oak drop frt & cherry, occ tbls, oak office furn inc rolltop, curio, sev oriental style rugs, many newer electronics inc flatscrn tvs, elegant Glasswr inc cranberry, framed art, qual mens/wom cloz Inc full length newer mink coat, full kit, books & decor, sew mach, several pcs outdoor furn, grill, canoe, good golf & gar SHOES OFF PLEASE CINDY OLSON 612-554-2336
Burnsville Sales Classifieds 952-345-3003
Estate Sales Large Estate Sale Friday September 16th 8am-3pm. Home, office, toddler. Table saw, HP 600 Plotter, baby jogger, LP records, light fixtures. 2010 Waterford Lane, Chaska
Crossroads Church Annual Yard, Bake Sale. Friday, September 16th 3pm-8pm. Saturday September 17th, 8am2pm. Lots of vendors, various items. Crossroads Church 14300 W. Burnsville Pkwy
Chanhassen Sales
Belle Plaine Sales Belle Plaine Citywide Garage Sales. Fri-Sat, 9/16-17. Maps available at: www.belleplainemn.com
Multi- family Garage Sale! Fri. & Sat. Sept. 16-17 9am-6pm. Lots of furniture, baby clothes, toys, housewares, lawn mower, etc. 720 Bighorn Drive, Chanhassen
Thrift Stores
Chaska Sales
Eden Prairie Sales
Prior Lake Sales
Shakopee Sales
Cabin furnishings of all kinds: dressers, tables, chairs, quilt rack/ frames, school desk, gun rack, fish rods, camp tents, stoves, golf lamps, picnic tables/ benches, misc. 9/16-17, Corner of Engler/ Bavaria. Festival/ Garage Sale/ Flea Market: Sat. 9/24, 9am-3pm. Food, antiques, 20+ vendors, bake sale, much more. Shepherd of the Hill Church. Hwy 41/ Engler. 952-448-3882 Multi-Family Garage/Sample Sale!! Thurs-Sat. Sept. 1517th 8am-3pm. Lots of clothes, new and used, perfume, Home Decor, Books. Priced to sell. Everything must go! 2261 Manuela Circle Chaska~close to Target!
TWO NEIGHBORHOOD SALES! Mitchell Village EAST & WEST. Saturday, 9/17, 9-4pm. Erwin Court & Wilson Rd. (Both off Anderson Lakes Pkwy) Furniture, antiques, kids, huge variety!
MOVING SALE: 9/1516-17. Indoor/ outdoor furniture, 2 king bed sets, tools, pistol, wheels/ tires, many wildlife prints, HH, kitchen items, large wood computer desk, 58” console flatscreen TV. 4338 Priorwood St. SE
Garage Sale Thursday 9/15, Friday 9/16, 84pm. Saturday 9/17 8noon. Decoys, tools, household, old stuff too! 2614 Hauer Trail
Thurs. 9/15 (8-5), Friday 9/16 (8-5), Sat 9/17 (81) HUGE Garage sale. 340 Highwood Drive Circle, Chaska, Best Clothing/Name Brands Women, Men, Boy's (infant to 5) (Girl's infant to 7). Washer & dryer in excellent condition. Matching dishes. Power Wheels Riding Jeep, Toys, Shoes, Coats. Cash & carry. Good stuff cheap!
Eden Prairie Sales HUGE Garage Sale: 9/15, 12noon-7pm. 9/16, 9am-7pm, 9/17, 8am3pm. Alot of different HH items. 10358 Lee Dr. Multi Family GarageChristmas Sale. Friday 9/16, Saturday 9/17, 94pm. Christmas, furniture, HH and childrens items. 8147-8153 Curtis Lane Sat. September 17th 8 am. Beautiful Iron bed, white girls vanity, Great Home Accessories. Clothing, tools and more. Don't Miss! 16500 Thatcher Road
Jordan Sales "Massive Garage Sale” Saturday Sept. 17th, 8am to 3pm. Hundreds of books, Beanie Babies, Womens clothes, Fenton Glassware and so much more" 117 Chad Circle Garage Sale Saturday 9/17, 8-4pm. Sunday 9/18, Noon-4pm. Baby girl items, zero-18 mo. Baby items. Boys clothes size 10-12. Family clothing. 408 2nd St. W.
Prior Lake Sales Multi-Family Sale Friday 9/16, Saturday 9/17, 95pm. Vintage clothes, fabrics, collectibles, home decor, few antiques, toys, bikes, childrens clothes, scrubs. 5979 Flandrau Circle SE Garage Sale Friday 9/16, Saturday 9/17, Sunday 9/18. Noon6pm. Furniture, appliances, HH items. 6896 Faricy Lane Garage Sale Friday 9/16, Saturday 9/17 93pm. Antiques, furniture, no clothes, misc. 15291 Jeffers Pass (Regal Crest Townhomes) HUGE Moving Sale including furniture, household items, clothing, toys, tools, and much more! Fri. & Sat. Sept 16 & 17 9am-5pm. 5234 Credit River Rd SE, Prior Lake.
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
Savage Sales Multi Family Garage Sale; Saturday 9/10 84pm. Cookbooks, Longaberger baskets, clothing, dresser, gift baskets. HH items, snowmen decorations. th 5757 136 St. West Multi-family sale. Toys, Kids/ adult clothing, HH. Misc. Wed., 9/14 Preview. 4-7; Thursday. 9/15, 8-5. Friday, 9/16, 8-noon. 8512 Summit Oaks Bay.
Garage Sale: Sat. 9/17, 8am-3pm. 611 Thomas Ave. W. Lots of misc. Garage Sale: Sat., 9/17, 9am-5pm. Misc womens clothing, small-XL, various HH items. 4225 JARMANN LANE
JUNKAPALOOZA GARAGE SALE TREASURES GALORE! Vintage, Funky, Collectible & Practical Finds for all! Fri. & Sat. 9/16-9/17, 9am-5pm. 714 Holmes St, Shakopee No Early Birds, Cash Only Yearly rep, sample & garage sale. Friday 9/16- 17th 9-5pm. Lots of new samples. Clothes, some Xmas, tot toys, misc. 625 Saint Marks Rd. East of the prison
Victoria Sales
1015 Main Street Thursday-Saturday 9/15-9/17. Furniture, tools, sports equipment, electronics, adult clothing (tall), canning jars, puzzles, books, holiday, craft supplies, lawn chairs. NEAT CLEAN
Fri. & Sat. Sept 16 & 17, 9am-5pm. 2725 Fieldstone Drive, Victoria GARAGE SALE: girls clothes, toys, Coach bags, kitchen, sports, movies, lots of miscellaneous!
Final Sale, Friday 9/16, Saturday 9/17. 9-5pm. 50-75% off in the house. Bag sale in the garage. Everything must go! 828 Dakota St.
POTTERS STORES CONSIGNMENTS, ANTIQUES & AUCTIONS. 590 Marschall Rd. Shakopee 952-233-7323 T-F 10-6, Sat 9-3
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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. 2 truckloads of new stuff! 2 NEW 2011 Electrolux stainless steel refrigerators, new couches & chairs, Mount Airy oak diningroom table & 6 chairs, stainless steel dishwasher, stainless steel microwave, all kinds of hydraulic jacks and transmission jacks, huge oak wall unit, Crook antique office chair, cartop carrier, all kinds of new glassware, new artwork, printers, color copiers, scanners, all kinds of new lamps.
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Shakopee Sales
Back To School Sale. Thursday-Saturday 9/15, 9/16, 9/17, 9-4pm. Captains bed, books, toys, Tupperware, dolls, collectibles, clothes, new portable grill, much more. 2720 King Ave.
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"Eagle Country" signed numbered Maynard Reece print. $35. 612965-1773 10 in 1 Jr. foosball pool table. 2ftX4. $50. 952906-7667 1999 Olds Alero. V6, 188,000 miles. $650. 612-702-4741 20"x20"x1" American furnace filters, new. 4 for $8. 952-447-4961 25" Sylvania console TV. Works great. $20. You haul. 952-403-1404
Aquarium 55gal, w/light & rod iron stand. Rectangular, $50. 952-4408265 Bar smoke eater, air cleaner. $175. b/o 952873-6732 Barbie, Lil Trail Rider ATV. For 1-3 y/o. $40. 952-461-3508 Bauer, vapor youth hockey skates. Size 3 excellent $30. 952-4450294 Bed rails for toddler, $10. pair. 952-368-4152
300 gallon fuel tank with stand. Complete. $200. 952-445-3166 322 Dish reciever & acc. /Dish $50. 952-4484907 4 tinted thermo pane windows, aluminum frames. 4.5x8ft. $100. 952-270-2038 5 yr old orange tabby cat, free, friendly, 612382-5924 52" Sony rear projection TV. Works great! $200. 952-236-7545 55” HDTV projection pioneer elite. $250. 612751-7843 64” HD ready projection TV, Pioneer. Excellent, $250. 612-751-7843
Bedroom comforter set & window coverings, aqua/gold tones. $50. 952-440-5720 Bedroom set, five piece, solid maple, twin headboard. $250. 952-9492558 Benneli Nova 12ga, 3.5in recoil reducer. Good condition, $250. 952-818-9379 Big Buddy, 9000/1800 btu propane heater, $65. 952-855-4822
6pc. furniture set. Plaid cushions, wooden frames. $100. b/o. 952440-5017 72"x90" cellular thermal chatham blanket. Rayon, cotton .$5. 952-4474961 8pc. patio, dining/set. White metal, dark blue seats. $225. 952-4472159
Boat ramp, 50'. Track, carriage, 120v winch w/cable. $500. 612712-1484 Bodyguard fitness treadmill. Model Magellan $350. 952-452-3456
Bike, 24" boys mountain bike, yellow & black, $10. 952-240-6813 Bike, 24" girls mountain bike, purple and silver. $10. 952-240-6813
Adjustable bed, by Electropedic, queen. $400. 952-226-2642 Antique tool chest, 2 drawers, assorted tools, $275/all, 952-934-6846
Bounce around inflatable 9ft square. Used inside only. $125. 952445-4268 Browning A5, 12ga camo synthetic stock & sling. $450. 612-3902944 Bunkbed Room & Board solid oak. Full twin. $150. 612-860-3572
Antique, drop-leaf table 4 chairs, Needs repair refinishing. $100. 612799-2273
Car seat, Eddie Bauer, 5-88 lbs, convertible, 19"-58". $20. 612-2698958
Car seat, free, high back booster, up to 40lbs. 952-447-0112 Chest of drawers,dresser w/mirror, headboard, frame, maple. $140. 952-937-2996 Children's Maze Medium sized, beads and cars. $10. 952-443-0186 China hutch, solid oak. Excellent condition, $350. 952-440-5266 China hutch, solid oak. Excellent condition, $350. 952-440-5266 Christmas tree artificial, 7½ ft. tall. $25. 952-3684152 Computer center, 2 pc cherry/black. 5'W x 4'9" $200. 952-474-1626 Credenza entertainment 7ft. Soild oak, good condition, $250. 952-9341060 pickup Daisy BB gun. Lever action, works. 1980's, $40. 952-649-7936 Desk, beautiful oak roll top. 60"w x 53"t $350. 612-875-5858 Dishwasher working condition, needs cleaning. $30. 952-944-3933 Dog kennel 6x6x6. Wire $75. 612-860-3572 Duck blind, $100. 612518-4454 DVD player, Phillips, recordable. $60. call 952-913-5434 Electric dryer white. 3 years old. $100. 952445-9508 Entertainment center, oak, 50”Hx36”Wx17”D, includes 27” RCA TV, $50, 952-445-6294x0 Figurines, Bisque porcelain. 8 boy/girls farming 13" tall. $100. 952-4573811 FisherPrice, portable playard. 3in1, sleep, play. $35. Like new. 952-472-2580 Free kitten, 6-8 weeks old, to good home. 612310-3156
Fitness Quest Inc, Ab Lounge 2, excellent condition, $50. 952-4405266 Fleece, 1/4-zip pullover, tan, medium, barely worn, $15. 952-3689718 Free, 30" SS range hood. Multi lights and speeds. 952-221-2607 Fujifilm FinePix digital camera with 8.2 mega pixels. $60. 952-2000052 Garage electric heater, The hot one, 5000w 240v, $140, 612-9193680 Garage heater, The hot one. 5000w 240volts $130. 952-381-5393 German Shepherd puppy. $300. Mike 952-8732075 Girls, bedroom furniture, white with pastel. Many pieces, $300. 952-2332038 Guinea pig, $5, 1 year old, w/cage. Jordan, Gary 612-269-8958 Home gym by Weider $130 or b/o. 952-2217924 Home gym by Weider. $130. or b/o. 952-2217924 Hunting pants, mens lined canvas nylon 38"waist 28"inseam. $50. 952-484-1312 iPod Nano, 2gb 2nd generation, silver. $25. 952-448-5004 iPod Nano, 8gb 4th generation, green. $50. 952-448-5004 Kitten 8 wks old, litter box trained. $25. fee 952-261-7052 Kitten, 11 weeks old, female. Free to good home. 952-492-3401 Kitten, adorable, to good home. $5. 952-4922467 Lawnmower Honda 21 rear bagger w/extras. Beautiful condition. $150. 952-836-5433
Leapfrog Leappad with backpack and 6 books. $30. 952-412-0707 Letter jacket, red and black, new. $115. Call 952-240-0372. Light oak desk. Good condition. Pickup, cash. $50. Call 952-440-8265 Loft bed, Ikea Tromso, white, good condition. $100. 952-250-9857 Male, guinea pig. Everything included. $10. 612-227-5440, to good home. Maplewood table, 4 chairs, like new. $300. 952-906-3560 Mary Kay 3in1 cleanser, $14. 952-891-4694 Mary Kay, day solution $24. 952-891-4694 Mary Kay, satin hands pampering set. $20. 952-564-1161 Mary Kay, Timewise, visibly fit body lotion. $12. 952-564-1161 Mary Kay, Velocity perfum. New, $15. cash 952-564-1161 McDonald's muppets. Miss Piggy, Kermit, Fonzie. $15. 952-4430186 Medical scooter, Rally, good condition, $500. 952-474-4719 Microwave, Amana (black) w/turntable & manual. 1100w, $20. 952-221-2607 Mini tramboline rebounder carrying case & balance bar. $225. 952-484-1312 Moose pail, darling design. House, cabin $15. 952-443-0186 New in box 12ga pump Stoeger, P350 Camo $350. 612-220-4184 New in box, Weatherby PA08 12ga pump shotgun. $325. 612-2204184 Oak hutch excellent condition $125. 952445-9508
New printer cartridge for HP printers, 94 black. $10. 952-440-3075 New, color ink cartridge 26. For Lexmark printers. $5. 952-240-1025 Nikon 4600, digital camera with 256 mega bites $50. 952-200-0052 Nordictrack Sequoia. Stores flat. Good condition. $10. 952-937-1835 Piano w/bench Kimball Good condition, $175. 952-474-4719 Piano, Currier with matching bench, free. 952-368-7279 Pony, Free, black Shetland to good home. 612581-8113 Porter Cable circular saw, in case with blades. $40. 763-4385022 PS2 console, wireless controllers, games, Guitar Hero, memory. $65. 612-965-1773 Raar cargo carrier for 2" reciever. $25 or b.o. 952-448-4907 Range GE Profile, radiant range. Almond $200. After 6pm 952381-4789 Red tail Boa, cage and all. $125. 952-292-1702 Refrigerator, freezer not pretty, light yellow. Works great. $75. 952649-7936 Remington, 11-87 Super Magnum, shotgun. $450. 952-201-6175 Riding lawnmower, Snapper 8hp, runs, new spark plug. $150. 612209-0599 Roadmaster RD1010 radar detector. New, $40. 952-240-1025 Rollerblades, men size 10. $10. Rarely used. 952-401-9601 Sauder entertainment center, 48"hx50"wx17"d $50. 952-894-3966 Suitcase, soft sided. $30. 612-644-8377
Saxophone, tenor, student, Armstrong, solid case. $495/ BO. 952941-2060 Scanner HP ScanJet 5300C. Scan, copy, email, fax. $50. 952440-8023 Seated back row machine. Like new, $250. 952-448-3495 September Outing** Persis Clayton Weirs, framed 36"x28", 253/1200, $150. 952236-7545 Skate sharpening card, 15 punches $60. Reg 12/$60. 952-937-1835 Snapper rear engine rider. 28" 2000, $500. 952201-3129 Snuggie, NE Husker, new, $15. Call 952-2400372 Sofa, loveseat, cream floral, good condition, 2 lamps. $100. 612-7998158 Spoon collection, 50 states+10 misc. w/display rack. $60. 952-4573811 Sports cards for sale. $350. for 15,000+ cards, Call: 612-387-1565 Stroller, double. Great condition. $75. Call 952913-5434 Student percussion kit: rolling case with everything needed. $125. 952-361-0159 Suit case, new style. Gently used. $25. 612644-8377 Table pad, for 40" round table, with leaf. $8. 763438-5022 Taylor Made Fairway woods stiff shaft, new grips. $70. 952-4846411 Tires/Nitto-NT450-205 & Epic wheels. 4 for $500. 612-867-5734 Toddler bed-white, metal frame, mattress, bedding. $45. 952-8903470
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Tractor cab for large farm tractor. $325. 952492-2031 Traditions unique wrought iron, glass square cocktail tables, $60. 612/298-3147 Trampoline, 13'. Adj. basketball hoop. Free, call after 8pm. 507-2483891. Treadmill, Primefit 115v. $95. 952-492-5741 Trumpet, Bach TR300, used with case. Excellent condition. $325. 612-269-0198 Tunturi, rowing machine. $50. call 952-443 0699 TV & stereo stand new $30. 612-644-8377 TV, 40" Sony, rearproj. Works great. $125 612-280-3133, after 2:30. Washer Dryer, work well. Free to good home. 952-448-3511 Washing machine, older Maytag, works. $20. 612-799-8158 Wicker furniture. Couch, coffee table. Excellent condition. $75. 952-2207645 Wine glass rack. Hanging, wood, like new. $15. 952-447-7825 Wing back chair set, 2. Navy w/beige. Excellent, $80. 952-215-6012 Wonderful, loving lap cat, free. Dar 612-9402094 X-box 360, 250 gig hard drive 20 games $170. 612-644-8377
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living in ep Did you know? Agatha Christie (Mary Clarissa Agatha Miller) was born on Sept. 15, 1890 in Torquay, Devon, England, according to history.com.
PHOTOS BY LEAH SHAFFER
The scouts from troop 13382 were selling crafts during Sunbonnet Day, held at the Riley-Jacques Barn, Saturday afternoon. Scouts pictured include: Rachelle Johnson, Nicolette Johnson, Charlotte Johnson, Mary Kate McCoy, Molly McCoy, Sara Rutlege, Amanda Revier and Erin Dary.
“Christie began making up stories as a child. … Agatha married Colonel Archibald Christie in 1914, before World War I, and had one daughter. While her husband was off fighting in World War I, Christie worked as an assistant in a pharmacy, where she learned about poisons. She began to write on a dare from her sister and produced her first mystery novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920), featuring Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, who would appear in 25 more novels during the next quarter century. The novel found modest success, and she continued writing. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1926) became a bestseller, and she enjoyed phenomenal success for the rest of her life. … She created Miss Marple, one of her most beloved detectives, in 1930. All told, Christie wrote some 80 novels, 30 short story collections, and 15 plays. … She was knighted in 1971 and died in 1976, just a year after she killed off Poirot in the novel Curtain: Hercule Poirot’s Last Case. Poirot received a front-page obituary in the New York Times on Aug. 6, 1975. By the time Christie died, more than 400 million copies of her books had been sold in more than 100 languages.” Source: history.com
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Sept. 29, 1949 – Harold Schaitberger buys Charlie Barney’s gas station. Source: “Eden Prairie Book of Days” by Ernie Shuldheiss
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The Sept. 26, 1991, issue of the Eden Prairie News reported that Eden Prairie resident Joe Howard had found his “dream job” playing George Frankly on the PBS television segment “Mathnet.” “Joe Howard’s been an actor for 20 years,” the story said. “Along the way, he said, he’s done some odd jobs. A big box of adorable bonnets was available for children of all ages, including little Haddie Moore, 7 months.
“This fall, he starts his fourth year in his current role, and he finds himself a teacher – of mathematics. Howard, who lives in Eden Prairie, is a regular on the ‘Mathnet’ segment of the PBS program ‘Square One.’ He plays George Frankly, the sidekick of detective Pat Tuesday, who solves the mathematical puzzles presented in the five-days-aweek program.”
Nicholas, 4, tries out a game of Snapapple while Hailey Nerison helps guide him.
Source: Eden Prairie News archives.
Samantha Skees, 6, (left) and sister Skyler, 8, pose for a photo at the cardboard cut-outs.
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The Eden Prairie Art Center plays host to an Art Crawl this month. Pictured is “Shadows in the Olive Grove” by Heidi Poey.
Dates to remember 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 Alma Mater Trotter – Saturday, Sept. 24, EPHS Aerie Stadium, 17185 Valley View Road Fall Festival Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, Senior Center, 8950 Eden Prairie Road Vino Classico – 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road
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Zoe Moore, 3, and Ellie Moore, 4, try on some bonnets.
Ginny Dorenkemper poses in her childhood home.
Lioness Art & Craft Fair – 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Road For more information, see the Let’s Go! Calendar on page 16.