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Krull reflects on time in Eden Prairie BY LEAH SHAFFER lshaffer@swpub.com
Melissa Krull has no regrets. It’s her last week as Eden Prairie School District superintendent, following the early separation agreement made with the Eden Prairie School Board. The early separation comes on the heels of an unprecedented year in Eden Prairie, in which Krull headed up a boundary change in the district that moved 1,000 students to different elementary schools and redistributed the number of low-income students evenly among the K-6 schools (with the exception of the Spanish Immersion School, where enrollment is not determined by boundaries). Along the way, Krull has remained committed to the change and to the district’s work addressing the achievement gap between students of color and white students. When asked if she would do it all again, Krull said she absolutely would. “I’m absolutely certain that the outcome for our students is better and right and
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Melissa Krull during her last week as Eden Prairie’s superintendent. good,” she said. “I would absolutely lead it again. I think it’s the work that needs to be done all over this country.” The Eden Prairie News spoke with Krull
as she finished up her last week in the Eden Prairie School District. It is an unexpected place to be for a woman who started her career with a wish to help students with special needs. Krull grew up in St. Paul, attending Catholic schools, but was drawn to working in public education because of a desire to work with children with special needs, she said. She had no plans or idea that she would end up a superintendent of a district of some 9,500 kids. “I never had it mapped out like that,” Krull said. Except for her first two years out of college, Krull has spent her entire career in Eden Prairie. She started as a special education teacher in the district in 1984,
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Stepping up recycling PHOTO BY DANIEL HUSS
EPHS senior Becca Ebert works to improve recycling efforts
This year’s Eden Prairie High School Homecoming king and queen are Connor Gnazzo and Kathryn Ravey. Like the rest of the Homecoming court, they were recognized at halftime. See more Homecoming photos on page 12.
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t’s the wee hours of Saturday morning, a time when most teenagers might be slumbering in their beds, but Becca Ebert is methodically checking the bleachers of Aerie stadium. The EPHS senior has been gathering cans and bottles following home football games this year in an effort to step up recycling efforts at Eden Prairie High School. Following the homecoming game this week, Ebert headed out to the stadium at around 6 a.m. to grab recyclable goods before the cleanup crew from one of the activity clubs came in to dump all the trash in the dumpster. Though recycling is available at the high school, there is no recycling Dumpster at the stadium, so Becca drags bags back to her home for recycling pickup. Ebert, a member of the high school Tree Huggers club and Amnesty International, is working to smooth out the process so that club cleanup
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Becca Ebert has been gathering recyclable materials following home football games this year at Eden Prairie High School. Ebert, an EPHS senior, wants to raise awareness among students so they don’t just chuck their cans and bottles on the ground, but seek out recycling containers. crews will also sort out recyclables. But she also wants to spread awareness about the issue to those at the games.
The bleachers are littered with bottles and cans following games, despite the prevalence of large white tubs labeled
“recycling” nearby. After collecting the cans and bottles that might
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September is Hunger Action Month across the country, and for Eden Prairie’s local food shelf, the “action” has not let up. PROP (People Reaching Out to Other People) is caught up with the day-to-day work of making sure the shelves are stocked with the latest food needs. Increasingly, PROP is seeing middle class families turn to the organization for help. In July alone, PROP saw 45 new families, said Executive Director Anne Harnack. “They wait until they’ve used up every resource” before turning to the food shelf, she noted. That means fami lies drained their 401Ks and could be nearing foreclosure when they reach the point that they turn to PROP. What they fi nd at PROP is not only food, but help in finding the way to their next step. That’s where volunteer Lisa Yee comes in. Yee has been working as a volunteer in the PROP resource room, which has increasingly become a job-search resource room.
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Lisa Yee volunteers at the PROP resource room, offering job-search help to PROP clients.
PROP Resource Room The room is available from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call PROP at (952) 937-9120 the morning you plan to visit the room to make sure a volunteer is available to provide assistance. PROP is at 14700 Martin Drive.
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Board announces interim superintendent, new communications director BY LEAH SHAFFER lshaffer@swpub.com
Eden Prairie Schools Director of Teaching and Learning Janet Pladson will serve as the interim superintedent for the month of October. Pladson, who holds a superintendent’s license, will serve as an interim-interim, so to speak. Board members will continue to seek interim candidates to replace Superintendent Melissa Krull until a new superintendent is selected next spring. A commit-
tee of School Board members including John Estall, Suzanne Kutina and Carol Bomben is tasked with fi nding an interim superintendent. Estall said they would likely be reviewing resumes by Oct. 7 and looking to bring possible candidates to the board by late October. The plan is get an interim superintendent in place by Nov. 1. Bob Noyed, the director of communications for Wayzata Public Schools, will become the Eden Prairie School District’s
executive director of communication and community relations by the end of October. The district’s previous communications director, Camie MeltonHanily, left this summer and since that time, retired Eastern Carver County Schools’ communications director Nancy Kracke has fi lled in. S cho ol B o a r d me mb e r s Chuck Mueller, Ranee Jacobus and Kim Ross, along with district administration and staff, interviewed candidates and made the selection for the new
EP man earns medal for saving drowning man An Eden Prairie man has received a national award for his heroic act that saved an elderly man’s life last year. Jef frey Breuer is one of 25 recipients of a Carnegie Medal this year. Last May, Breuer jumped into the Mississippi River to save Arnold Bellis after the 87-year-old St. Paul man’s car rolled down a boat ramp into the river. Breuer jumped from
his boat, swam into Bellis’ vehicle through its open passengerside window, and pulled Bellis out through the window and to the surface and swam him toward the bank. Bellis was treated at a nearby hospital and recovered. According to a news release, “the medal is given throughout the United States and Canada to those who risk their lives to an extraordinary degree while
saving or attempting to save the lives of others. Three of the awardees died in the performance of their heroic acts. “ T he heroes a n nou nced today bring to 65 the number of awards made to date in 2011 and to 9,477 the total number of awards since the Pittsburgh-based fund’s inception in 1904.” Compiled by Leah Shaffer
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communications head. “There was complete consensus,” said Ross, during Tuesday’s School Board meeting. Noyed has a n ex tensive background in public relations including serving on the board of the National School Public Relations Association. Noyed, who lives with his wife in Woodbury, will start at the district Oct. 26.
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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 immediately after the Run/ Walk. To register, go to: www. abrighterday foundationep. org.”
Career Counseling offered at library Career counseling is offered at the Eden Prairie Library from 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 12 to Nov. 16. A career counselor will be available to discuss your employment challenges and offer assistance with résumés, job searching, networking and more, according to a news release. The program is presented in collaboration with t he Mi n nesot a Work Force Centers – Employment Action Center. The Eden Prairie Library is at 565 Prairie Center Drive. Info: hclib.org or (612) 5436275.
5K to benefit Project Honduras International Health Service of Minnesota, a locally based nonprofit, is having its first annual 5K Walk for Project Honduras at Round Lake Park in Eden Prairie at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. Lunch will be provided after the walk. Event will go on rain or shine. “International Health Service (I.H.S) is an all-volunteer
organization that has been providing free medical, dental, surgery and eye care to the poor people of Honduras, Central America, since 1982. Twice a year I.H.S teams work in remote locations, most with very little infrastructure or available resources, helping thousands of people each year,” according to a news release. Cost is $25 for early bird registration form postmarked on or before Sept. 9; $30 if form is postmarked on or before Sept. 23; and $35 Event Day Registration. Request a registration form by sending an email to: fundraising@ihsmn.org. Registrations will be accepted the day of the event from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Round Lake Park is at 16691 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie. Info: ihsmn.org or (952) 923-0229
Mark your calendars for ‘Vino Classico’ Ma rk you r c a lenda r for “Vino Classico: Eden Prairie Uncorked,” a popular wine tasting and silent auction fundraiser that will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road in Eden Prairie. 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 well-known Golden Eagle Award, student mentoring, and an annual recognition banquet for Eden Prairie High School behind-the-scenes achievers called Above & Beyond Awards. Vino Classico, which annu-
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ally draws nearly 400 people, will feature more than 10 0 wines and several varieties of beer and soda, and attendees will be able to order specially priced bottles of the beverages through Eden Prairie Liquor. In addition, enjoy food samples from local restaurants and grocery stores. This year’s Vino Classico features a silent auction, with dozens of items donated by area businesses – including event tickets and sports memorabilia – and the new “Wall of Wine.” Tickets cost $35 in advance and $45 at the door and are available online at http://vinoclassico2011.eventbrite.com; at Eden Prairie city-owned liquor stores – located at the Prairie Village Mall and near Rainbow Foods and Cub Foods grocery stores – and also from members of the Eden Prairie (A.M.) Rotary Club. For more information, contact the ticket hotline at (952) 345-6486.
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Why I am proud to be an Eagle It is the Friday of the great people I homecoming week have interacted with, at Eden Prairie High including the two School. The gym is fabulous advisers, filled with students Michelle Evenson full of Eagle pride, and Jodie Flolid. ready to cheer on The Eyrie gave me their school at some of the best the homecoming opportunities I could pep fest. There have ever asked for, are performances, such as being able to awards ceremonies sit in the Minnesota and plenty of cheers. Wild Press box as a But there is one professional media GENERATION EP thing that makes member. these events out But I cannot of the ordinary. leave out my peers. It is that moment when EPHS There are so many different types principal Conn McCartan picks of people here and it is a blast up the microphone to address the getting to know all of them. EPHS students and, out of the ordinary, offers so many different clubs, it is high school students are silent. almost impossible not to find spot There are no students talking or to fit in here. trying to cause trouble. All you It could be how easy our school can hear is the voice of McCartan comes together for different giving his words of wisdom. And causes. Whether it was with Brady after years of listening, I finally VandenBerghe, a 2011 graduate am taking his words to heart. who fought through leukemia, Now that I am a senior, I have and all the different fundraising begun to look back at the different efforts and support he received. Or places I have been in Eden the large amount of students who Prairie Schools. From Central come out to support our sports Kindergarten Center to EPHS, the teams. I will always remember experiences were so memorable. the 2011 boys hockey state finals, And while the community has where the large and passionate gone through some tough times, I student section erupted with am still proud to be a member of excitement when Kyle Rau pushed this district. home the game-winner. After thinking I was a tough After all of that, I have given kindergartener, I spent my next up on deciding, I think I’m just four years at Prairie View and the going to say I love all this district next two years at Oak Point with has to offer. One year from now, nothing but positive things to say I will be in a dorm room and it about them. Then it was the oh-sowill feel so weird not to be a part awkward years of middle school, of this great school system, but I but it was made so much better will always carry my Eagle pride being able to interact with a great with me. group of teachers on the Amber Here are my recommendations Team. Then it was on to the place I for parents and students to make practically call home, EPHS. the best out of their Eden Prairie I loved my previous school Schools experience. Parents, go experience, don’t get me wrong, and see some of the tremendous but there is just something about experiences kids at Eden Prairie EPHS that has made me passionate get. Attend a pep fest at the high about almost everything done school, it is an unbelievable here. Maybe it starts at the top opportunity. Students, take in as with McCartan. He does a great job much as you can handle and get of interacting with students and involved. It is things like these really giving EPHS that family feel. that make the school experience so Maybe it is teachers like social much better. studies teacher Craig Hollenbeck, Ryan Williamson is a senior whose vast information on at Eden Prairie High School and international politics got me co-editor-in-chief of the Eyrie to pull up the world section on newspaper. He will alternate my New York Times app every writing the Generation EP column morning. each month with co-editor-in-chief, It could be my opportunity to be Kilee Pertl. You can follow Ryan on on the Eyrie newspaper staff and Twitter at rwilliamson29.
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Taking aim, capturing moments I stare at old photos. through time. They I stare at grainy become part of our photos of my great, memories. As time great grandparents passes and we forget in front of an old the details, there are building with a our photographs to slanting shingle roof, look at. their garments drab Unless, of course, and black, looking you lose your camera. solemnly at the At a music festival this camera. I don’t know summer, my daughter how I know their found a camera with garments are drab over 400 photos stored and black, since the on its memory cards. PRAIRIE RUSTLINGS photo is not in color, No name on the case. but I do. My great, No identification. great grandfather’s I posted a “found coat reaches the camera” notice on bottom of his calves. Craig’s List. Nothing. His beard is gray, So I searched online reaching past his for other ways to second shirt button. identify the owner. They are somewhere There are camera in Russia, in a small “lost and found” town. I peer at the photo. There must websites where the finder of a lost be something to learn in it. I am sure camera can post photographs from of it. Something of who they were. it – and then wait for the owner Something of who I am. to see them and come forward. I I have boxes and boxes of photos. became engrossed in these photos of My photos are in old shoeboxes, each strangers. Strangers hiking in the one dating back to another time in Grand Canyon, strangers on rides at my life. Sneaker boxes, boot boxes, Disneyland, strangers in Turkey, in heels even. India and in China. It seems losing What is it about photographs? cameras is commonplace. So many They are moments in time, memories lost on a trail, on a bus, on moments that are captured a stone wall, or in the back seat of a permanently, as if that very second taxi. the shutter snapped shut was the But perhaps I had the clues I whole day. They indelibly fix an needed to find the owner by looking instant, an emotion or a thought at the photos. Feeling like a snoop, I
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uploaded the photos to my computer and began to pore over them. A wedding, a family vacation out west, deer hunting, kids shooting hoops, dirty feet, sunbathing, laughter, joy – a family’s life. I studied the photos and deduced that the camera belonged to a mother. What else could I learn? I studied the shots. Finally, I zoomed in on a photo of kids playing basketball in a gym and identified the mascot on the jerseys. Where in Minnesota did this mascot come from? With some effort and a quick shout out for help on Facebook, I thought I knew the town. Another photo near the end of the batch of photos showed women at a bowling alley. I searched online for bowling alleys in that town, and came up with a hit. The bowling alley’s website had a photo that seemed to match the exact location of the bowling photo on the lost camera. With this clue, I emailed the bowling alley, attaching the photo taken of the women bowlers. Within minutes, I got a reply from the bowling alley. Yes, they knew her. Her daughter’s boyfriend even worked there. The lost camera has been found and the photographs and memories returned. Now I can go back to staring at my old photos – and shooting new ones too. Jody Russell is an Eden Prairie Web designer, photographer and writer. Her columns appear regularly in the Eden Prairie News.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
New costs not justified The proposed city budget is paying 2 1/2 percent salary increases to city employees. Why is this necessary when there is no inflation and the economy is almost dead? Furthermore, most employed persons are glad to have a job. City staff needs to think more like our school staff did last year by proposing a wage freeze. Everyone needs to start thinking differently during these tough times that have no end in sight. A proposed full-duty fi re staff is very costly, with very little benefit offered. Response times are adequate and we do not need to emulate other communities for that purpose alone. The cost is not justifiable – again, especially not during these tough times. The message must be heeded by everyone that expenses must be cut and new programs are not to be entertained – at least not until some economic recovery is evident. In the meantime, all organizations must hunker down, just like private business does for survival.
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Supports Parker for School Board Holly Parker can offer this school district what it needs. With all the changes this district is facing, Holly can offer integrity, continuity and experience. Her record speaks for itself as does her commitment to the community. Prior to being elected to the current School Board, Holly was involved with many district committees as well as multiple schools’ PTO boards. She is an EPHS Resource Center volunteer coordinator and co-chair of Taste of Eden Prairie. Voters of Eden Prairie should re-elect Holly Parker for
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School Board because she asks the tough questions. She does her research. She listens and responds to her constituency. She advocates for transparency and she will represent the whole community as a School Board member. She will work tirelessly for the benefit of our school district, our kids and our community. Please join me in voting for Holly Parker for School Board on Nov. 8, 2011.
Gail Stroinski Eden Prairie
Question candidates on recent decisions I’m shocked, yes shocked, to fi nd that our local school district No. 272 has found a way to do without the $4 million plus dollars that would have been quickly added to their next budget (and just as quickly spent) had their once-planned referendum been on the ballot and then passed by the voters/taxpayers in this coming fall’s election! I’m equally shocked, yes shocked, to fi nd that the school district was able to fi nd enough money for a nice, but inexplicable, $100,000 (that’s one hundred thousand dollars) going-away bonus to the outgoing superintendent – even without that referendum’s cash proceeds available in the school district’s bank account! And, since the outgoing superintendent’s contract has significant time remaining for which the school district is contractually obligated, there is a real possibility that, if a new superintendent is hired quickly, the school district will actually be paying for two superintendents’ salaries and benefits concurrently for a period of time. Are you shocked yet? Had that referendum been on the ballot, and had it passed, the average Eden Prairie single family property would have been taxed an additional and, importantly, unnecessary $179 dollars per year in real estate taxes above and beyond what that property’s owner already contributes on an annual basis to the school district coffers. This is not shocking – but in light of the above, at once, sad and silly. With School
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Board elections coming up, be sure to ask every candidate you can to comment directly on these recent happenings/decisions by the existing Eden Prairie School Board. Listen carefully to the reply.
George Kissinger Eden Prairie
FIGHTING ALCOHOLISM
We are all responsible September is National Recovery Month. For those who are not chemically addicted, this may feel irrelevant. It is not. The pervasiveness of alcoholism and its horrific effects requires we cast a greater net of responsibility. In order to make a change in the recurring pattern of drunk driving, we all must get involved. Non-addicted people generally respond “It’s not my problem. If they can’t drink, that’s their issue.” Not so. The way we respond to addiction issues impacts us all. Drunk-driving fatalities claim hundreds of lives every year. Sadly, things have decidedly not changed over the years. Penalties for drunk driving have gotten stiffer but that is not the answer to stopping this epidemic. Alcoholism is so pervasive and society’s use of alcohol so widespread and accepted that the methods we have used to date simply don’t work. Once someone begins putting alcohol into their system, their ability to make rational decisions they may otherwise make becomes distorted. The more alcohol ingested, the more incapable one becomes of making appropriate decisions. At that juncture, threats of harsh penalties fall on deaf ears. So what will work? How can we change this horrific epidemic? 1. Learn about alcoholism … even if it isn’t a disease that affects you directly. It is a disease that can kill you or your family member.
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Part of a happy onstage family SEND US YOUR … Eden Prairie resident dons Baby Bop costume in Barney Live BY KARLA WENNERSTROM editor@edenprairienews.com
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lyssa Williams of Eden Prairie said she has wanted to perform since she was a little girl. And she is performing – as a little dinosaur girl – this weekend at Target Center. “Barney Live in Concert – Birthday Bash!” is set for two performances on Saturday, Oct. 1. Cost is from $10 to$ 28. “I play the 3-year-old little dinosaur,” Williams said of her role as Baby Bop in the touring production. The next performance is in Rochester, Minn. “We travel all over the United States,” she said. Williams, 25, has previously performed in “Holiday Ice Spectacular”
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2. Assess and take responsibility for your own attitudes and behaviors around alcohol. You can inf luence others to place less significance on alcohol at gatherings and events by taking simple steps. If you provide alcohol, you are responsible. 3. Get involved. When you are at an event where alcohol is served, you are in a position
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Alyssa Williams and her onstage alter ego – Baby Bop. and “Santa is Coming for Christmas” in Reno, Nev. She said she didn’t participate in acting or theater in Eden Prairie, only taking one acting class. She always wanted to work with children, she said, so “it must have been meant to be.”
to make a change. If someone has been drinking and intends to drive, stop them. Call the police if necessary but stop it from happening. 4. Lobby for change in how alcohol is advertised. It is not just something that makes an event more fun. It is a dangerous substance and its consequences are deadly. Insist that marketing illustrate both resu lts of its consumption similar to the way tobacco is advertised today. 5. Support those who are in
“I love that it’s a kid’s show. I love that I get to interact with children.” She said her favorite part
recovery. We have made alcoholism a social disgrace. No one wants to be an alcoholic. It’s extremely difficult to live a life of sobriety in a sea of alcohol. Each and every thought, opinion, and action that you take makes a difference. This is an epidemic and it can only be changed by everyone getting involved. Go to we-areall-responsible.com for more information on how you can get involved.
of the show is when she gets on stage and hears children yell, “Baby Bop!” “They’re so excited to see that little dinosaur – that little girl – because they love her so much,” Williams said. “It makes you so excited as a performer.” She said parents enjoy that the show is educational and emphasizes good manners. “They like to see that their kids can sing along with it,” she said. Williams said her costume is a pretty good fit, so it isn’t a challenge to perform in it. “It actually fits me pretty well. … I love moving in it. I love dancing in it,” she said. Does that famous Barney theme song (“I love you, you love me, we’re a happy family…”) get annoying? “Nope. It doesn’t,” Williams said. “For me it’s actually kind of calming.” In fact, Williams said she likes to practice routines outside of performances, so she probably listens to the music five extra times each day.
Outstanding photographs of autumn’s color Autumn is upon us, and we’re seeking your best fall color photos. We’re looking for those eye-popping reds, oranges, yellows and golds – whether they’re in landscape photos or pictures of your kids playing in the leaves. Share your best photo with Eden Prairie News readers. Send your picture – in .jpg format, at least 3 MB file size – to Editor Karla Wennerstrom, editor@edenprairienews.com, before noon on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Include your name and city of residence. We’ll run some reader photos online at edenprairienews.com and EDEN some in the Oct. 27 EP PRAIRIE News print edition.
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Charting a course through dementia’s fog One of my grandmothers lived to 103, politically active to the end. My other grandmother died at 98, able to bake a pie from scratch until her last years. So when my mom showed signs of dementia at 80, we were unprepared. To paraphrase Carl Sandburg’s poem “Fog,” mom’s dementia arrived “on little cat feet.” At first, she repeated stories. I tried not to make anything of it. With five kids, it was an understandable oversight. But when she told the same story two or three times in one phone conversation, medical tests confirmed what we already knew. Mom was not “forgetful;” she had vascular dementia. My dad’s response was thoughtful and deliberate. He and mom moved 500 miles south to be closer to family and world class medical facilities. He chose a senior friendly home. He gently
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finagled her car keys. Dad delivered in spades on a vow made 65 years ago to stand by mom “in sickness and in health.” I marvel at his patience. It’s not a quality his business colleagues would remember him for, nor would his children. But with mom’s illness, he has learned modest cooking skills, keeps her on schedule, and ensures she has 24/7 care – mostly him. Knowing choices confound
mom, dad cooks and plates her food before wheeling her to the table. Color or texture variations distress her. She peppered scrambled eggs recently, only to pick up her fork and painstakingly remove each fleck of pepper. One breakfast, dad noticed me watching as he stirred a bit of sugar into mom’s orange juice. “She likes it this way,” he said, answering my unspoken question. At 88, my dad is mentally razor sharp, still on the board of directors for an energy company. Mom is a different story. On my last visit, a fly buzzed by mom’s face. Dad’s failed attempts with the flyswatter reminded me that his macular degeneration gave the fly the advantage. Mom blurted, “A blackbird just flew by.” I have no doubt that my dad wishes my mom could still carry on a conversation, dress herself and cook his favorite meals. But she can’t.
So when Pat Robertson was asked on his radio program how he would advise a husband whose loneliness with his demented wife who no longer recognized him had driven him to seek the companionship of another woman, it was not a moot question. In case you missed the kerfuffle, Robertson responded that after the husband ensured his wife’s custodial needs, he might acknowledge the realities of his wife’s condition and divorce her to pursue companionship. He added that this was a painful issue, and that dementia was a kind of a death. Robertson was tarred and feathered for his response. Yet when I heard his comments, the scriptural imperative to “judge not lest ye be judged” came to mind. I would not wish this journey with dementia on any family, nor presume to make their choices.
Dealing with dementia is often physically, emotionally and spiritually grinding for caregivers. My dad is navigating mom’s dementia the best he can, threading his way through dementia’s tangled path, where the best choice is rarely selfevident or straight-forward. Others might make radically different choices. Each situation presents unique challenges, demanding caregivers winnow care options and weigh the inevitable tradeoffs. The best environment for those prone to wander might be the safety of a locked memory care unit. Too often, the caregiver’s needs and health are overlooked in favor of the needs of the dementia patient. We are the lucky ones. Mom is petite and sweet. I have witnessed others barricade themselves in their rooms, throw potted plants at their caregivers, and use
words network television can’t. We wrestle with our consciences, knowing the window for mom to make her own care decisions shut long ago. So we close our eyes and imagine what mom would want for herself and for us – and we choose. Occasionally we long to trade the subtle nuances surrounding each decision for black and white simplicity. But dementia’s fog only gives us shades of grey. To “love one another as I have loved you” is no small task. Wrenching care decisions too often require settling for the best of bad alternatives. And sometimes our most loving response takes great courage. Beryl Schewe shares this space with the Revs. Rod Anderson and Timothy A. Johnson as well as spiritual writers Dr. Bernard E. Johnson and Lauren CarlsonVohs. “Spiritually Speaking” appears weekly.
RELIGION NEWS
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United Methodist Church “Open hearts – Open minds – Open doors” Pastor Dan Schneider-Bryan
Sunday Worship 9:00 & 10:30 AM (nursery care provided)
Sunday School 9:00 AM
Web: atgrace.com Phone: 952-926-1884 At southeast corner of Eden Prairie Road and Pioneer Trail in Eden Prairie
Sunday Morning Services: 8:00 • 9:30 • 11:00 Children’s programming at 9:30 and 11:00
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952-934-0956 Sunday worship 9:00 AM Chris an Educa on for all ages – 10:15 AM
(1 blk. west of Mitchell Rd.)
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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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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
PresbyterIan Church
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Children & Youth Ministries
6500 Baker Road • Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Young Adult Ministries
Sunday Services:
Men’s & Women’s Ministries Preschool Family Events Camps & Retreats Adult Small Groups
1 mile west of 169 off Pioneer Trail & Bennett Place 952.829.0525 www.prairielutheran.org
Mission Trips Service Projects Bible Studies
Bible Classes - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
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Wednesdays: AWANA Clubs - 6:30 p.m. Youth Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study 6:45 p.m.
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Pax Christi Catholic Community 12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie Father Patrick Kennedy, Pastor
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Building Friendships, Building Families, Building Faith
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Prairie Hill Evangelical Free Church
Weekday Masses Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:30AM 8:30AM 6:00PM 6:45AM 8:30AM
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Past Lives: Remembering Why We’re Here Sunday Worship, 10 a.m., October 2
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Wednesday Learning at Prairie Lutheran Prairie Lutheran Church is kicking off Wednesday Learning programs for all ages, with activities from 7-8 p.m. each Wednesday. For adults, there is a small group study of “The Story” with video and discussion. Teens ages seventh-12th grade will hang out with friends and learn about God in either the confi rmation class or the High School Bible study. Children from fi rst to sixth grade will enjoy Bible activity time in the Kids Club program, or come early at 6:30 p.m. for the Kids Praise music program. Free nursery care is available for children younger than first grade. Info: (952) 829-0525 or prairielutheran.org. Prairie Lutheran Church is at 11000 Blossom Road, one mile west of Highway 169 off Pioneer Trail and Bennett Place in Eden Prairie.
Grief Coalition meets Mondays
Child Care Provided in All Services
Weekend Masses
On Thursday, Sept 29, Gloryland Gospel Band will be singing for the Forever Friends Club’s 7 p.m. meeting; and 7:20 concert at Wooddale Church in Eden Prairie off Highway 212/62/Crosstown and Shady Oak Road. Info: jrgministries. org. Learn about the Gloryland Gospel Band at http://www. reverbnation.com/glorylandgospelband.
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Five Eden Prairie churches offer a six-week series, “Living and Growing through Loss,” to provide education and support to help individuals involved in the grieving process. The fall 2011 session continues Monday, Oct. 10. The speaker Monday is Dennis McKee, discussing “Help Me Do It Myself.” Each of the six sessions will provide information and presentation of a topic of interest, as well as a time for sharing in small groups. Sharing groups will be available for adults, suicide survivors, young adults (age 20-35), teens (age 13-19), and children (age 8-12). Due to the sensitive nature of the topics and ages of the attendees, telephone interviews will be conducted with parents or guardians of those attending the children’s groups. The fall 2011 series will be held at Pax Christi Catholic Community, 1210 0 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, from 5:307:30 p.m. Mondays, through Nov. 14. Advance registration for free childcare is requested by calling one week in advance of each date. There is no charge to participate in “Living and Growing through Loss.” A light supper is offered at 5:30 p.m. For children’s group registration, call Karen Atkins, (952) 466-2685.
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St. Andrew sets mini-sessions St. Andrew Preschool is offering three mini-session afternoon classes starting soon. Art Adventures will meet on Mondays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Fun with Spanish will meet on Wednesdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 and Nov. 2. Storybook Adventures will meet on Fridays, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 28 and Nov. 4. Preschool Mini Sessions are for children 3-5 years old. Cost is $80 per session. “Each session includes many hands-on fun activities, arts and crafts, simple Spanish, music, stories and games. Age-appropriate activities will be planned under the guidance of one of our preschool teachers and will promote your child’s social, emotional, physical and spiritual growth,” according to a news release. P r e -r e g i st r at ion i s r e quired. Forms can be found at standrewlu.org. Info: (952) 937-2776, Ext. 30.
Parents Morning Out starts St. Andrew Early Childhood Programs has a oneday-a-week class held at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie from 9-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Thursdays or Fridays for children 6 months to 2 1/2 years old. “This class provides a Christian environment where young children can grow socially and emotionally while helping each child feel safe and secure, allowing parents some quality time for themselves,” according to a news release. Activities included are stories, songs, creative play, art projects and gym time. This program runs September through May and there are a few openings left for this year. Registration: standrewlu.org. Info: (952) 937-2776, Ext. 40.
‘The Art of Faith’ event is Oct. 13
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Prairie Lutheran Church is hosting The Art of Faith event from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13. “The event is a night out for adults to appreciate fine arts and food native to
the artist’s place of residence. The theme of The Art of Faith event is Michelangelo and Italian food,” according to a news release. Cost is $15/adult or $25/couple including dinner. You may purchase tickets in advance from the church office until Oct. 9. This event is presented by Pastor Joel Quie, lead pastor of Prairie Lutheran Church. Bring your questions and enjoy open conversation with others at Prairie Lutheran Church, 11000 Blossom Road in Eden Prairie, one mile west of 169 off Pioneer Trail and Bennett Place. Info: prairielutheran.org or (952) 829-0525.
Spanish program and playbreak Everyday Spanish begins Oct. 3 at Prairie Lutheran Preschool. Each student will experience Spanish as part of their daily curriculum at no extra cost to families. The school’s new Spanish teacher will rotate through all of the classrooms and infuse Spanish into every student’s day, according to a news release. Pl ay-br e a k cl a s s e s a r e offered and add two hours before or after the regular morning or afternoon class time for all Prairie Lutheran P reschool students. Playbreak classes include: Sports Play on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, Stories and More on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and Nature Explorations Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Class sizes are 10 and under. Prairie Lutheran Preschool is one mile west of 169 on Pioneer Trail in Eden Prairie. For more information, call (952) 942-1800 or visit prairielutheran.org
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CHARGED WITH DISORDERLY CONDUCT A piano teacher from Coon Rapids was charged with disorderly conduct after admitting to kissing one of his students on the side of the lips. The man, Robert James Ladwig, 27, told police he kissed one of his 12-year-old students, who was from Eden Prairie, after she reported the incident to her mother, who subsequently called police.
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS The following are local government meetings in Eden Prairie. Meetings are held at Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, unless otherwise indicated.
Monday, Oct. 3 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission – 7 p.m., Council Chamber.
Tuesday, Oct. 4 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 Chamber. Residents can discuss city business with council members during the city’s open forum from 6:30 to 6:50 p.m., and open podium from 6:50 to 7 p.m. Those who wish to take part in the open podium need to contact the city manager’s office (952-9498412) by noon the day of the meeting.
Thursday, Oct. 6 Budget Advisory Commission – 6 p.m., Prairie Room.
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St. Jude's Novena May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day; by the eighth day your prayers will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank You, St. Jude. JR
Source: City meeting calendar edenpr.org.
Peace activist to speak at St. Luke S t . Lu ke P r e sby t er i a n C hu r c h , 3 1 2 1 G r ove l a n d School Road in Minnetonka, wi l l host K athy Kel ly, an internationally known peace activist and three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee, at a Prophet People event at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29. Kelly also will participate in an adult forum at the church at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, and speak during the full church service at 10:30 a.m. All of the events are free and open to the public. Info: stluke.mn.
Paul Heimkes, 44, of Eden Prairie, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. Celebration service Friday, Sept. 30 11 a.m. with visitation one hour before at Cross View Lutheran Church, 6645 McCauley Tr., Edina. Visitation also Thursday, Sept. 29 from 4-8 p.m. at Washburn-McReavy Eden Prairie Chapel, 952975-0400. 7625 Mitchell Rd (1 block north of Highway 5).
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when the district had about 3,000 students. When she started, the district was still very much a rural community. If you looked outside the superintendent’s office at the time, you’d see horses and a pasture, she noted. That soon changed. Krull worked her way up through the system, replacing Bill Gaslin, first as acting superintendent in 2002 and then as superintendent in 2003.
TAKING ON THE GAP Since that time, Eden Prairie has grown from a suburb of mostly upper-middle-class families to house a sizable population of Somali families. Krull said a combination of factors brought her attention and focus on the achievement gap between students of color and white students. Once the No Child Left Be-
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Yee works with clients to help them create a resume and learn where to look for jobs. Last Tuesday, she was helping a client with a young son search for second-shift work. “The information that I’m able to learn from the clients that come here helps us better target what’s most appropriate to them,” she said. Through the PROP Resource room, the goal is to get clients up-to-speed with the basics of employment readiness. “Our hope is that through
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have ended up in the trash containers, Ebert goes row by row on the bleachers, picking up materials. “Recycling is just really important to me.” She said. “It seems ridiculous that so many bottles and cans are sold here, but there’s no recycling.” People just drop what they have at the game, she noted. “They just throw it on the ground because it’s been accepted that you can litter at games.” Ebert is a far cry from the
www.edenprairienews.com | Eden Prairie News hind legislation was brought to all schools, “we were required to look at student data by subgroup,” noted Krull. That was a big change. It became abundantly clear that most kids were doing well but there were obvious gaps, she said. “I actually feel that was one of the most positive and prominent features of No Child Left Behind,” she said of the requirement to look at subgroup data. “You can’t ignore the data once you see it.” About five years ago, Krull began consulting with some national experts about the achievement gap, including Glenn Singleton of the Pacific Educational Group and Eric Cooper of the Nation Urban Alliance. She started studying race and understanding the depths of how race and learning come together, she said. Since that time, Eden Prairie has made notable strides to close the achievement gap. In some cases, the gap has been
“I look back and it’s been completely rewarding.”
When asked if she would have done anything differently throughout the last year, Krull said when you look back, you always think, “‘Here’s another way we could have approached it.’ you certainly always think that way.” It was a two-year process to bring about the boundary
change and transformation to K-6 schools. “Maybe it needed to be a three-year process, maybe it needed to be a four-year process, I don’t know,” said Krull. On the other hand, public schools are criticized for taking too long to change anything, she said. Maybe the process could have taken longer, “but I also know, in change work, the longer you take, the more difficult it is to get an outcome if you stretch it out too long.” Krull said from what she’s seen all over the country, similar changes, which are linked to improvements for low-income kids, are almost always contentious and fraught with divided opinions. She wishes there had been more civility in the conversation, and hopes for civility going forward, she said. Though the state does well with test scores, Minnesota is near the bottom when it comes to
the achievement gap, she said. “We just have to seriously decide to take some bold steps,” Krull said. She said what Eden Prairie did was right, “but it’s never going to be easy and it’s going to be a complicated discussion and we just have to practice civility and respect as we try to talk to each other about these things.” As Krull winds down her week in Eden Prairie, she’s been meeting with staffers one on one. Her last few weeks have been fi lled with gratitude, she said. And that’s what she intends to do this week: “Spend time with people, bringing closure to things, thanking them for things that I’ve always wanted to thank them for, and reinforce them and support them.” It’s been a memorable time, she said. “Even though it’s been difficult, I look back and it’s been completely rewarding,” she said. “I have no regrets.”
seeing engineers and lawyers. “They are all of a sudden out of work,” said Weaver. He said he is glad the grocery stores have stepped up their help. “The grocery stores have been just phenomenal,” he said. Local stores like Target and the Chanhassen Cub Foods donate a variety of meats and fresh produce. Yee too has worked with a variety of people in the resource room. She recalled working with a man from another country who had been a police captain. “The biggest thing we can do here as part of that tier-one readiness is just give them a lot
of encouragement,” said Yee. “To help them see themselves as a more viable employment candidate, the things they can do versus the things they can’t do.” But that’s just the general philosophy of PROP, which is “strength based,” she added. PROP not only seeks to provide food for clients but to assess their needs and figure out how to help clients become self sufficient. Social workers, volunteers like Yee and even a volunteer counselor are on hand at PROP to provide that aid to clients. Harnack noted that a mental health professional is available once a week through a Family
Partnership pilot project. When clients come back from seeing the counselor, “they really are more ready,” added Yee. For Yee, volunteers working with clients give them time to vent, but then talk about what they can do. “I think one of the greatest things we can do for each other is expecting our highest.”
this room, people can come in and complete those basics and when they’re ready to talk to
an employer, they’re ready,” said Yee. Increasingly, it is not just the working poor that turn to PROP, but more and more white-collar workers who have been laid off. Rich Weaver, another PROP volunteer, was amazed at “just how much the need has grown.” He volunteers in the pantry area where clients can pick up items like fresh bread and produce. When PROP was located at city hall, a busy day might include serving 22 people, he recalled. Now it’s nothing to see 35, 45, 50 or 60 people a day. The busiest demographic is the middle class, those who were middle managers. They’re
stereotype of a jaded teenager, but then, there are many things that make her stand out. The Eden Prairie News previously profiled the Ebert family in 2005 as they were finishing up their journey to visit seven continents and all 50 states in five years. Becca Ebert’s well-traveled life has kindled a passion for world affairs. She plans to major in political science, international relations and peace conflict studies. “I know what I want to do,” she said. Most recently this summer, Becca spent 10 days in Tanzania with a friend.
“It was a lot of fun and I wish I was still there,” she said. In addition to co-chairing the high school Amnesty International club and being a member of Tree Huggers, Ebert is a student-member of the city’s Conservation Commission. Saturday, she started her day out by getting to the stadium at 6 a.m. for recycling; then stayed throughout the morning to volunteer for the Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools’ fundraiser Alma Mater Trotter. Ebert has been working with the facilities staff at the high school to improve
recycling efforts. The plan is, with the addition of a recycling Dumpster, student clubs that clean up the stadium will also sort recycling that they find. Ebert is working on an email to Activities staff to iron out those details. Through the school environmental club she also hopes to improve recycling efforts in the EPHS lunchroom. The high school has reusable bowls but those are still getting thrown away, she noted. Additionally, she’d like to see a similar composting system in place that the elementary schools have. Students in the elementary school throw their food waste
in containers that are collected by local pig farmers for feed. “I don’t get why elementary kids can [but] then the high schoolers wouldn’t be able to,” she said. “There’s definitely a lot of people who care enough to do it … it’s not stressed enough.” In an emailed message, Eden Prairie Principal Conn McCartan noted that Ebert is one of those young people who is so socially conscious that she is compelled to take action every day. “She does not just talk about the importance of recycling, she does the work herself,” he wrote. “She has
also encouraged her school to improve its recycling program so it is easier for all students to participate. She is motivated not by things that look good, but rather by things that do good.” Ebert would prefer the story be about recycling instead of her. When asked about her take on the image of high school students being apathetic, she said there are people who are like that. “But I think for the most part people definitely want to be involved and not only with their school or their community but also the rest of the world.”
PROP needs PROP is looking to step up its partnerships with the business community. For more information, contact Anne Harnack at (952) 9379120 or visit propfood.org In one year, PROP has served 1,062 households and provided 5,617 food orders for clients, 46 percent of which are children.
Melissa Krull cut in half for black students from 2008 to 2011. Looking at the data school by school, “certain schools have just really tackled the gap while making sure that everybody else keeps climbing,” she said. “And that’s the recipe you want.” Krull credits that progress to the work of district staff. The district made an investment in training all employees over the past five years on how to teach to a diverse population. “We really invested in a whole common language,” noted Krull. But the district’s controversial boundary change has been a piece of that work. “We can only propel the performance we’re getting further
by taking all those practices, employing them across the system and eliminating low-income isolation” said Krull. But since Eden Prairie has been doing so well in making a dent in the achievement gap, why change the system at all? “Eliminating low-income isolation is very important to learning, even in the best of conditions,” said Krull. From Krull’s perspective, the boundary change was one important piece of addressing the achievement gap so no school had an isolated population of low-income students.
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SIDE LINES ‘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 nine to 12. A typical session includes 20 to 30 minutes of skill work, 30 minutes of position specific training, 30 minutes of team concepts (offense, fast/slow breaks, face-offs, etc.) and 30 minutes of odd man drills and /or 6 V 6 play. For more information, go to twincitieslacrosse.com.
EPHS Booster Association selling activity passes
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Catch me if you can? In Eden Prairie’s 56-7 win over Hopkins, Andrew Larson (No. 28) rushed the ball 12 times for 172 yards and four touchdowns.
Royal beat down: EP wins 56-7 Forty-nine point first half overwhelms good Hopkins team BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com
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den Prairie Head Coach Mike Grant’s take following Friday’s 56-7 Homecoming victory over Hopkins is that he doesn’t know how to analyze what happened. “We’re not far enough along to know that we’re that good,” he said. “And we’re not far enough along to know that they’re that bad. “Honestly,” he said, “we thought it was going to be war right until the end.” It wasn’t and wasn’t even close, not the game, not the score. “I saw the fi lm,” said Grant, “and we played very well.” The flip side was that Hopkins didn’t play very well. “They put the ball on the ground,” said Grant. “That’s not a formula to beat us.” Eden Prairie scored on its fi rst possession, pounding the Hopkins defense with runs between the tackles. They’d end their drive with Andrew Larson diving into the end zone (two-yard touchdown run). On Eden Prairie’s next possession, Larson broke loose on a 35-yard touchdown run. On Hopkins’ next possession, Drake Michaelson
points is the play of Eden Prairie’s defense. In four games, they’ve allowed just 14 points. That includes defending Andre McDonald, Hopkins’ star receiver. “By the middle of the second quarter, he had only one catch,” said Grant. Granted, he would get his yards later, but only with Eden Prairie’s starters on the bench. Three weeks ago, Eden Prairie’s defense limited Bloomington Kennedy’s Lexis Jones to 69 yards rushing. In Friday’s win over Eastview, Jones would run for 273 yards. “Our defense, and our Trailing 21-0, Hopkins tried a fake punt. A bad snap, along with the strong pursuit from Anthony King-Foreman (No. defensive coaches, have been doing a great job,” adds Grant. 8), made a bad situation worse. Question: How do you convince a 4-0 team that picked off Andy Wicklund’s pass. outscored its opponents 150-14 errant throw and raced Like the fi rst quarter, the that there’s room to improve? 29 yards for another Eden second was all Eden Prairie. “Show them the fi lm,” Prairie touchdown. Larson scored on a four-yard laughs Grant. Trailing 21-0 and facing run and then again from 41 Friday, Eden Prairie fourth-and-long, Hopkins yards. returns to action with a home thought they’d catch Eden Larson’s line: 12 rushes game against Minneapolis Prairie off guard with a for 172 yards and four South (7 p.m.). Next fake punt. Instead, they put touchdowns. week, Eden Prairie hosts the ball on the ground and All totaled, Eden Prairie Minnetonka. Eden Prairie took over on would run the ball 48 times downs. Consequences? Grant for 418 yards. Shaeffer hit Roy McGhee with “That’s not just the o-line a nine-yard touchdown pass. opening holes,” said Grant. Shaeffer followed his throw “That’s receivers blocking, FOR EP VS. to McGhee with a 22-yard other running backs blocking, MINNEAPOLIS touchdown pass to Zach everyone blocking.” SOUTH RESULTS Hovey. Shaeffer’s line: 2-2 for www.scoreboard.mn D-E-F-E-N-S-E 31 yards and two touchdowns. Lost in Eden Prairie’s 56 He never did attempt a third
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Johnson says, ‘I want to be a Gopher’ BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com
In between an official visit to Pepperdine University and a planned visit to UCLA, Eden Prairie High School senior Jackie Johnson placed a call to Pam Borton, head coach of the University of Minnesota women’s basketball team. “I told her I wanted to be a Gopher,” said Johnson, of the verbal commitment she made to play basketball for the University of Minnesota. “I like the girls, I like the coaches and I like the school.” Johnson, a 6-2, left-handed post player, also likes the idea of playing basketball close to home and in front of family and friends. What’s more, she likes the idea of going to school and playing basketball with her Eden Prairie teammate and best friend, Shayne Mullaney. Mullaney gave Borton a verbal commitment during the summer. “That doesn’t happen very often,” said Chris Carr, head coach of the Eden Prairie High School girls basketball, of the opportunity that awaits Johnson and Mullaney, “but that’s what makes it so special.” When asked about Johnson’s game, Carr mentions her basketball skills, along with her competitive nature.
“She has a will to win,” he said. “She also has the ability to shoot the ball out to the threepoint line. “And as good as she is offensively,” he adds, “she’s further ahead defensively. That’s a good place to be, especially as a young player.” Johnson had a similar assessment. “I can post smaller forwards,” she said, “or take it outside and shoot the three.” Either way, she’ll give it her best effort. “She’s always been a hard worker,” adds Carr. When asked about the things she needs to work on, Carr talks of the need to get stronger. Instead, Johnson talks of working on her ball handling, which she says will make it easier to “attack off the dribble and get to the rim.” “You can never be too good at handling the ball,” she adds. Lastly, she talked of the opportunity to continue to play basketball with Mullaney. “We’ve been teammates since the sixth grade,” she said. “We know each other really well, which I think can only help in college.” First, or last, depending on how you look at it, there’s their senior year of high school basketball. “I just want them both to have
Support the Eden Prairie High School Booster Association by purchasing a multi-event activity pass. Passes for the 2011-12 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. Pass types include: Eagle, 25 admissions for $ 90 ($ 85 savings); Aerie, 15 admissions for $ 65 ($40 savings); Pinion, 10 admissions for $ 50 ($20 savings); Talon, five admissions for $ 35 (convenience) and Student, 10 admissions for $25 ($25 savings). Without a pass, regular admission is $7 for adults and $ 5 for students. Eden Prairie households with students in grades seven to 12 should expect more information to arrive in the EPHS Booster Association newsletter in late August, which will include a mail order form for pass purchase. Passes will also be sold during picture days, orientation, PAC meetings and home football games. The EPHS Booster Association is a parent-run organization that supports over 50 co-curricular activities including sports, intramurals, academic clubs, student clubs and organizations, vocal and instrumental music and theater. In the 2010-11 school year, the Booster Association donated more than $85,000 to Student Activities and awarded five $1,000 scholarships to deserving seniors. For more information, visit ephs.edenpr.org (click on the Booster Association logo).
Minnesota Elite Junior tryouts Minnesota Elite is a girls lacrosse program dedicated to taking talented youth 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. Elite Junior tryouts (fi fth and sixth grades) will be held Oct. 9 and 16 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Tryouts will be held at the Benilde-St Margaret’s Turf Field (2501 Highway 100). Tryout cost is $ 35. For more information, contact mnelitelacrosse @ gmail.com. To register, go to nslaxacademy.com.
EPHS winter sports registration Eden Prairie High School winter sports registration for boys and girls alpine skiing (Nov. 14 start), girls basketball (Nov. 14 start), boys basketball (Nov. 21 start), dance team (Oct. 24 start), gymnastics (Nov. 14 start), girls hockey (Oct. 31 start), boys hockey (Nov. 14 start), boys and girls Nordic skiing (Nov. 14 start), boys swimming/diving (Nov. 28 start) and wrestling (Nov. 21 start) begins Oct. 17 and runs through the Friday before the start of your sport. All students must have a current physical on fi le with the EPHS Student Activities Office. Physicals are current for three years and must be good through the end of the current sports season. The physical form is available online on the EPHS Web site. Click on “activities and athletics” and then “forms.” Keep in mind that doctors’ offices are busy this time of the year. If your child needs a physical, plan ahead. Registrations are accepted in the EPHS Student Activities Office Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Registration questions should be directed to the EPHS Student Activities staff at (952) 975-8100.
TAGS gymnasts off to impressive start The Eden Prairie TAGS Level 5 team scored a 106.1 in its fi rst meet, placing fourth overall. In the 9-11 age group competition, Kenzie Kluge fi nished sixth in the all-around (35.3). Kluge would also place fi fth on beam (9.2) and seventh on bars (8.85). Lauren Bovy placed fourth on beam (9.3) and posted an all-around score of 34.275. Chloe Swanson, competing in the 7-8 age group, won the all-around (34.975), vault (8.65) and beam (9.125). Linnea Askegaard fi nished fi rst on bars (8.9) and third all-around (33.45). The TAGS Level 6 team had some top fi nishers in their perspective age groups as well. Celia Pflum led her team with an all-around score of 34.275. Pflum would also fi nish fi rst on vault (9.35) and second on beam (9.15). Sabrina Essma fi nished third on vault (8.6), second on floor (8.65), and third all-around (32.6). TAGS gymnasts will be competing in the fi rst State Qualifier (North St. Paul High School) this weekend.
EPLA accepting girls winter lacrosse registration Registration is now being accepted for the Eden Prairie Lacrosse Association’s girls winter programs. Session I: Four weeks of clinics (Mondays, Jan. 9-30) will consist of lacrosse instruction for girls grades K-6. Players will be divided into K-2, 3-4 and 5-6 groups. Eden Prairie High School coaches Judy Baxter and Beth Patterson will lead the instruction. Equipment required: girls lacrosse stick, goggles, colored mouth guard, water bottle and tennis shoes or cleats. A limited number of sticks and goggles are available to borrow. Session II: Four weeks of league play (4 V 4 and 7 V 7) for third/fourth-graders and fi fth/sixth-graders runs Monday, Feb. 13, through Monday, March 5. Leagues consist of small sided games with coaching. Players are required to have a U.S. Lacrosse membership (uslacrosse. org ). To register, go to eplacrosse.com.
EPHS Sports This Week
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After considering other options, Eden Prairie’s Jackie Johnson made a verbal commitment to play basketball for the University of Minnesota. great senior years,” said Carr. Johnson took that a step further.
“Sure would be special if we win state,” she adds. Yes it would.
CROSS-COUNTRY Tuesday, Oct.4 ........................................Victoria Lions @ Chaska Par 30 ...................... 3:20 p.m. FOOTBALL Friday, Sept. 30 ......................................Minneapolis South .............................................. 7 p.m. BOYS SOCCER Saturday, Oct. 1......................................Edina .................................................................. 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 .......................................Minnetonka ........................................................ 7 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER Saturday, Oct. 1......................................Edina ................................................................ 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 .......................................Minnetonka ........................................................ 5 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS Tuesday, Oct. 4 .......................................Section Team Tournament.........................................TBA GIRLS SWIMMING/DIVING Saturday, Oct. 1......................................Blaine Invite @ Northdale Middle School ............. 1 p.m. VOLLEYBALL Thursday, Sept. 29..................................at Apple Valley .................................................... 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 .......................................Minnetonka ........................................................ 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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EP runs one and two at Apple Valley BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com
On the busiest cross-country Saturday of the season, the Eden Prairie High School boys and girls cross-country team ran at the Apple Valley Eagle Invitational rather than the Milaca Mega Meet or the Roy Griak Invitational (University of Minnesota). “Milaca is too far away,” said Eden Prairie Head Coach Jeff Lindlief, “and you can only enter 10 runners at the Griak meet.” So? At Apple Valley, the No. 5 ranked Eden Prairie boys team finished first, beating
Eastview 41-67. Lakeville South (106), Apple Valley (132) and St. Michael-Albertville (169) fi nished three, four and five. The field included 18 teams. Henry Zurn paced the Eagles with a fi fth place fi nish (16:33). Cal Lawton, running the fastest 5K race of his life, f i nished si xt h (16 : 3 6 ) . A ndrew Hansen fi nished seventh (16:44). Jack Odzer, cracking the 17:00 minute barrier for the fi rst time, fi nished ninth (16:52). Jacob Young fi nished 14th (17:06). “I’m happy with the win,” said Lindlief, “but we still need to get better, especially if we’re going to try to get back to state.”
The No. 3 ranked Eden Prairie girls team fi nished second, 14 points behind No. 2 ranked Lakeville South. “Earlier in the season they beat us by 25-30 points,” said Lindlief. “Saturday, they beat us by 14 and we ran without Andi (Andi Tauer). Put Andi in the lineup and we beat them by 10-15 points. “I think they ( Lakevil le South) had everyone,” he adds, “but I don’t know if they were 100 percent.” Lakeville South finished with a team low 66 points. Eden Prairie fi nished second with 80 points. Shakopee (119), Chanhassen (140) and Waseca (177) fi nished three, four and five.
The field included 16 teams. Brittany Platt would pace the Eagles with a sixth-place finish (15:13). Hannah Jeter would finish seventh (15:19), Eryn Stewart ninth (15:23), Carli Schulz 17th (15:37) and Dana Jeter 41st (16:23). Next Tuesday, Eden Prairie participates in the Victoria Lions Invitational (Chaska Par 30). “That field should be stronger than the state meet,” said Lindlief, “as six of the top eight teams in the state should be there.” Meaning? “We’ll know more on where we stand next week,” said the coach.
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The Merlin falcon is one of the raptors that can be seen at Hawk Ridge in Duluth.
SWIMMING
Early lead holds as swimmers win 94-92 Banding together to better understand a raptor’s habits
BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com
There are different ways to bring swim teams together. The best is to eke out a narrow victory over one of your rivals, meaning everyone who scored points contributed to the win. That’s what happened last week when the Eden Prairie High School girls swim team traveled to Minnetonka and swam away with a 94-92 victory. “Before the meet, I stood in front of the team and told them that this is what we needed to do,” said Eden Prairie Head Coach Kelly Boston. “We met again after the diving break and I told them that this is what we still need to do.” Boston’s swimmers worked the plan. “We got out to an early lead,” said the coach, “exactly what I was hoping we could do.” Eden Prairie (Bre Thorne, Emma Novak, Sarah Coolidge and Ellie Suek) opened the meet with a win in the 200 medley relay. They’d also grab a thirdplace finish, resulting in a 10-4 lead. From there, they’d finish two, (Kira Zubar), three (Lili Zubar) and five (Logan Back) in the 200 freestyle, meaning the race, in which Minnetonka was favored, resulted in a push, eight points for the Skippers and eight points
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In Eden Prairie’s 94-92 win over Minnetonka, Ellie Suek swam to first- and secondplace finishes in the 200 individual medley and 100 freestyle races. She’d also swim on a winning 200 medley relay team. for the Eagles. Eden Prairie extended its lead by placing first (Suek), second (Alyssa Swanson) and fourth (Novak) in the 200 individual medley. Minnetonka would pick up points in the 50 freestyle, dive and 100 freestyle events, but Eden Prairie would answer by scoring more points than the Skippers in the 100 butterfly (Thorne finished first, Coolidge finished fourth and Novak finished fi fth) and 500 freestyle
(Kira Zubar finished first, Lili Zubar finished third and Swanson finished fourth). By then, the meet was trending Eden Prairie’s way. “We went into the last race (400 freestyle relay) needing just a third-place finish to win,” said Boston, “That’s what happened.” Final Score: Eden Prairie 94, Minnetonka 92. “I was really, really happy with the way the girls executed the plan,” said the coach. “They
were incredible.” Eden Prairie was scheduled to swim at Wayzata on Tuesday. A couple of weeks ago, Minnetonka and Wayzata swam to a tie. So yes, expect another close meet.
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BOYS SOCCER
Poor starts slow EP boys soccer team BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com
Minnesota Vikings are to second-half execution like 100-degree temperatures are to ice cream cones. Meltdowns are sure to follow. That being said, the Eden Prairie High School boys soccer team is dealing with a similar, yet different problem. Instead of playing a spectacular first half and then falling on their collective face in the second, the Eagles have it backwards. “After we get behind,” said Eden Prairie Head coach Vince Thomas, “we show up ready to play.” Two weeks ago, this exact scenario unfolded in a 2-2 tie with Minnetonka. Eden Prairie gave up two bad goals and then stormed back to knot the game at 2-2. From there, the Eagles dominated, controlling tempo, controlling possession and controlling the game. Unfortunately, they’d never score that all-important third goal. Thursday, a bad start reared its ugly head again. “We got off to a poor, poor start,” said Thomas, of his team’s 3-1 loss to Wayzata. “By halftime, we were down 3-0.” Eden Prairie rebounded by playing a fantastic second half. “We scored a goal, outshot them 15-2 and had tons of chances,” said Thomas. “I couldn’t have been more pleased with how we responded.” Friday, the team talked of change, in particular, of changing its pre-game preparation. Whatever it did, it didn’t work. “It was worse than Wayzata,” adds Thomas. Eden Prairie spotted Bloomington Jefferson a 1-0 lead before settling down and making a game of it. “Like we did at Wayzata, we played a great
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Eden Prairie’s Aaron Huderle (No. 12) is better positioned to play the ball in last week’s 1-0 win over Burnsville. second half,” said Thomas. Unfortunately, it was too little, too late as Eden Prairie fell 2-0. For what it’s worth, the Wayzata loss was Eden Prairie’s first loss of the season, the Jefferson loss was the Eagles’ second. “I don’t feel bad losing to good teams,” said Thomas, while adding that Jefferson had entered Saturday’s contest with a No. 9 ranking. “What bugs me is how we lost.”
Monday, Eden Prairie returned to action with a 4-3 win over Totino-Grace. Tuesday, they were slated to play a home game against Hopkins. Saturday, Eden Prairie hosts No. 5 ranked Edina (1 p.m.). Next week, Eden Prairie ends its regular season with home games against Minnetonka (Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m.), Minneapolis Southwest (Friday, Oct. 7, 4 p.m.) and Elk River (Saturday, Oct. 8, noon).
The morning broke clear and crisp; another pictureperfect autumn morning in one of my favorite places. Stepping from my truck, I could see that the sun was just about to emerge over the watery horizon of Lake Superior. Hiking a short distance up a trail in the woods and then scrambling up some large rocks, I reached a small clearing that gave me an unobstructed view of the “big lake” just as the sun breached the horizon. Standing there in the cool morning air I could see my breath and feel the warmth of the first rays of sun warming my face. I let my mind wander back in time to the hundreds of times I stood in this exact spot and watched the sun rise. I am thinking about the past 20-plus years I’ve spent coming to Hawk Ridge in Duluth, Minn. As a biologist, this is one of the top spots in the entire country to witness a high volume of migrating hawks. As a wildlife photographer, the ridge – as many of us call it – is unsurpassed for photography. I have so many incredible memories from the past couple of decades of good friends and great photography at the ridge. This time I am here not to photograph, but to give a talk about birds at the Hawk Ridge weekend celebration. Hundreds of bird watchers from around the nation gather at the ridge for a weekend to share knowledge and re-establish friendships. The night before, Professor Jerry Niemi presented a wonderful overview of the past 39 years of hawk banding at the ridge. For those of you who don’t know what hawk banding is, let me explain. Migrating hawks are lured into traps where researchers grab the birds without causing any harm. A series of measurements is taken, the bird’s age and sex are determined, and a metal band containing a unique identifying number is affixed to the bird’s leg. All of this takes just a few minutes and the bird is released back into the wild and it continues on its way south. Meanwhile
at another location, hawk counters are watching and counting the total number of birds that fly over the ridge. Professor Niemi pulled together some amazing statistics from all of this banding and watching of hawks. During the past 39 years that banding and counting has taken place at the ridge, more than two million hawks have been counted on their migration south. That averages to about 80,000 birds per season. This includes 27 different raptor species; of these, 23 species have been caught and banded. From 1972 to 2010 more than 100,000 individual hawks have been caught and banded at a separate location away from the hawk counters and watchers along with the crowds of people that come to witness this autumn spectacle. Tucked away back in the woods, the hawk banders toil away catching hawks. Of the 100,000 hawks that have been caught, 60,000 have been sharp-shinned hawks. If you are not familiar with the sharpshinned hawk, it is a small woodland hawk that is the second most common hawk species to fly over Duluth’s Hawk Ridge. At this point, you might be asking yourself why they band the hawks. The short answer is research. The only way to obtain any kind of information, such as where the hawks go, how long it takes to get there, how long do the birds live, comes from banding. Now here is the sobering news. Of the 60,000 sharp-shins that have been banded at the ridge during the past four decades, only 327 birds with bands have been recovered. This is a normal recovery rate for bird banding, but it illustrates the difficulty in obtaining good information when doing field research. A huge effort must be made to obtain even a tiny bit of information. The dedication of these people who band and count the birds at the ridge has contributed mountains of information that otherwise would not be known about many raptor species. This group of amazing people goes unnoticed by the general public but their work contributes greatly to the overall scientific knowledge. My hat goes off to these marvelous people. Until next time … Stan Tekiela is an author, Eden Prairie’s city naturalist and wildlife photographer from Victoria who travels the world to study and photograph wildlife. He can followed on Twitter and Facebook and at www. naturesmart.com.
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VOLLEYBALL
GIRLS TENNIS
Watch out below Eagles punctuate resurgence with two impressive wins BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com
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eah, the Eden Prair i e H i g h S c ho ol vol leyba l l tea m opened its season with back-to-back losses. but … Since losing to Waconia way back on Sept. 1, Eden Prairie has won 13 of its last 15 matches. As a result, they’re a 13-4 team. Last week, the No. 10 ranked Eagles recorded their two most impressive wins of the season. On Tuesday, Sept. 20, Eden Prairie defeated No. 9 ranked Chanhassen 3-0, winning 25-21, 25-16 and 25-20. “We struggled with their middles when we beat them in the fi nals of our tournament,” said Eden Prairie Head Coach Chad Becker. “We were a lot better this time.” Two days later, Eden Prairie would defeat No. 5 ranked Wayzata 3-0, beating the Trojans 25-20, 25-22 and 25-19. “I think they took us for granted and didn’t think we were for real,” said Becker. Guess what? Eden Prairie played with more energy, Eden Prairie took better care of the ball and Eden Prairie rolled. “Beat them again,” adds Becker, “and it solidifies us as the section’s top seed.” To be fair, Wayzata played the fi rst two games without its star, who had missed the fi rst part of the season because of an injury. “Looking for a lift, they put her in the third game,” adds Becker. “It didn’t help.” The win moved Eden Prairie to 3-0 in the Lake Conference. Wayzata dropped to 2-1.
APPLE VALLEY INVITE After a run of high-energy volleyball, Eden Prairie opened Apple Valley Invitational play with a flat performance against Marshall. As a result, they fell to the No. 1 ranked (Class 2A) Tigers 25-21 and 25-18. From there, Eden Prairie
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In a 5-2 win over Hopkins, Allison Malmsten won her No. 2 singles match 6-7, 6-3 and 7-5.
Tennis team mired in run of close matches BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com
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Eden Prairie’s Erin Schwartz (No. 10) kills with confidence during last Tuesday’s 3-0 win over the Chanhassen Storm. would rebound and beat three pretty good teams. On Saturday, the Eagles would defeat Jordan 2-0 (25-17, 25-17), Hibbing 2-0 (25-12 and 25-9) and Bethlehem Academy 2-0 (25-17 and 25-20). Bethle-
hem Academy is Class A’s top team. “We’re figuring it out,” said the coach. Figuring it out? “When we play clean and by that I mean not making a bunch
of silly mistakes, we can play with anyone,” he said. Tuesday, Eden Prairie was scheduled to host Hopkins. Thursday (today), Eden Prairie plays an away match at Apple Valley.
T he Eden P rairie High School g i rl s ten ni s te a m doesn’t necessarily like playing close matches; it’s just that they seemingly always play close matches. Two weeks ago, they defeated a good Lakeville South team by a score of 4-3. Although Cassy Deng, Eleanor Martin, Sophie Farmer/Susie Pederson and Ali Horner/Sam Lee would all win points, the difference was Martin as she won the all-important fourth point, beating her opponent in a third-set tiebreaker (5-7, 6-4 and 7-6). L ater t h at s a me we ek, they’d lose a 4 -3 match to Rochester Century in the consolation finals of the Edina Invitational. Last week, Eden Prairie defeated Hopkins 5 -2 (Alison Malmsten and Deng won three set matches) before losing 4-3 to Minnetonka. In the loss to the Skippers, Minnetonka won two of its three doubles points in three sets, one in a third-set tiebreaker.
Monday, Eden Prairie fell 4-3 to a 15-0 Prior Lake team. “We’ve had our chances,” said Eden Prairie Head Coach Karen Berg, of her team’s 4-3 losses. “Keep playing solid and we’re going to win some of those.” Does that mean she’s not looking at changes? “We’re only a few points away,” she explains. Eden Prairie was scheduled to play its last regular season match on Tuesday against St. Louis Park. Section play begins next week. When asked about the section, Berg said her Eagles have beaten Delano, Chaska, Chanhassen and Shakopee. “I’m not familiar with the teams from the south,” she adds. Minnetonka? “Who knows? ” she said. “They only beat us 4-3.” And? “We’re going to work on tiebreakers this week,” she said. Expect Minnetonka to be awarded the north subsection’s No. 1 seed; expect Eden Prairie to be seeded No. 2.
GIRLS SOCCER
Winning games and respect: Eagles beat No .1 ranked Wayzata BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com
As the defending state champion, you’d think the Eden Prairie High School girls soccer team would get more respect. No. 9 ranking; what’s up with that? On Thursday, Sept. 22, the Eagles made a case for themselves, beating No. 1 ranked Wayzata by
a score of 2-0. April Bockin scored the gamewinning goal. Coursey Edwards scored the all-important insurance goal. The victory avenged a 0-0 tie with Wayzata back on Sept. 6. “The way we played,” recalls Eden Prairie Head Coach Tony Bidwell, “I thought we should have won the first one too.” S at u r d ay, E den P r a i r ie
would beat a section opponent in Bloomington Jefferson by a score of 2-0. Bockin scored both Eden Prairie goals. Eden Prairie’s week began Tuesday, Sept. 22, with a 4-0 non-conference victory over St. Francis. Bockin would net a hat trick. Edwards would score a lone goal. Three wins in a row lifted Eden Prairie’s overall record to
8-1-3 (Eden Prairie’s one loss was to No. 6 ranked Woodbury back on Aug. 27). The soccer community has taken notice and moved Eden Prairie from No. 9 in last week’s poll to No. 3 in this week’s poll. Why? Why now? “We’re becoming more cohesive,” said Bidwell. “The players playing new positions have adjusted to their new roles and
the players who hadn’t played on the same team before are becoming more comfortable with each other. We’re also playing with a lot of confidence.” Unfinished business? With three conference games remaining on their regularseason schedule, the Eagles are eying a Lake Conference title. We need to beat Hopkins, Edina and Tonka,” said Bidwell,
“and hope that one of those teams can eke out a tie with Wayzata.” Going into this week, Wayzata leads the conference with a 3-1-1 record; Eden Prairie is 2-0-3. Saturday, Eden Prairie hosts Edina (11 a.m.). Tuesday, the Eagles end their regular season with a home game against Minnetonka (5 p.m.). Section play begins the following week.
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HOMECOMING 2011
Members of the No. 1 ranked Eden Prairie High School football team enter Friday’s football game in style, breaking through a Homecoming banner. Last time Eden Prairie has lost a Homecoming football game? Nobody knows.
The Eden Prairie Eagle is a fixture at many home sporting events. Like many athletes, he takes a knee when he gets tired.
What’s a Homecoming football game without the band? If you’re a marching band lover, the Eden Prairie Marching Band will host its 20th Annual Prairie Colors Festival on Saturday, Oct. 8. PHOTOS BY DANIEL HUSS
The Eden Prairie High School cheerleaders do a push-up for each point the Eagles score. Friday, Eden Prairie scored eight touchdowns. Ouch!
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Mercy! Kids go hog wild over CTC’s ‘Mercy Watson to the Rescue’ BY BARBARA TIEBEN btieben@swpub.com
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s a grandmother of home-schooled children, I love to dive into their world of children’s literature. The past several years we’ve immersed ourselves in the world of read-aloud, and now, as my grandsons get older, they are becoming young readers. And what a perfect fit for the new reader is Kate DiCamillo’s Mercy Watson series. The title character, “porcine wonder” Mercy Watson, is wellloved by Mr. and Mrs. Watson, who’ve welcomed this sweet piggy into their home and hearts. They spoil her with treats, most especially toast “with a great deal of butter.” But Mercy is far from a passive pig. She has adventures! Granted, her adventures are usually the result of her constant search for toast and butter cookies, but somehow, over and over, Mercy finds herself the accidental hero. So it was a treat to take my grandsons, ages 4 and 6, to see their friend Mercy on the stage at Children’s Theatre. They were anxious to see their hero save the day. And they were not disappointed. As delightful as the drawings in DiCamillo’s books, the set was cartoony and colorful, the perfect backdrop for the antics the characters. Silliness and suspense reigned as Mercy, played by Sara Richardson, saved Mr. and Mrs. Watson when their second-floor bedroom collapsed into the kitchen. The audience rocked with laughter as the Watson’s cranky neighbor Eugenia Lincoln, played by veteran Twin Cities actress Wendy Lehr, chased Mercy around the yard. There was even a little Minnesota State Fair humor. Can you guess what was carved in the butter head? Mr. and Mrs. Watson, played by Mo Perry and Gerald Drake, were delightfully supportive of their
‘Mercy Watson to the Rescue’ Based on the bestselling books by Kate DiCamillo. Mr. and Mrs. Watson think that 54 Deckawoo Drive will be the perfect home for their family, especially their beloved Mercy. But when Eugenia Lincoln gets wind that her new neighbor is a P-I-G, Eugenia stirs up trouble of the most hilarious sort. Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Oct. 23 Cost: Adults $33.50-$43.50; children/teens/students/seniors $23.50-$33.50 Location: Children’s Theatre Company, 2400 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis Info: childrenstheatre.org or (612) 874-0400
“Mr. and Mrs. Watson … were delightfully supportive of their piglet and full of angst when they had to discipline her for eating the neighbor’s petunias.” piglet and full of angst when they had to discipline her for eating the neighbor’s petunias. Reed Sigmund was the height of silliness as Francine Poulet, the animal control officer. And in a fun Children’s Theatre twist, my grandsons and I were more than happy to join the audience in rescuing Mercy from Francine. The boys were delighted from the minute we saw the “toasty” stage until the closing moments when, as 4-year-old Lucas said, “Toast fell from the sky!” And of course, we all went home for a bedtime treat of toast “with a great deal of butter.”
PHOTOS BY DAN NORMAN
Above – Jason Ballweber and Sara Richardson in “Mercy Watson to the Rescue!” The show will be performed at the Children’s Theatre Company through Oct. 23. At left – Reed Sigmund, Sara Richardson, Mo Perry and Gerald Drake perform in “Mercy Watson to the Rescue.”
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adolescent overachievers vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. The show’s Tony Award-winning creative team has crafted the unlikeliest of hit musicals about the unlikeliest of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place on earth where they can both stand out and fit in. Presented by Theater Latté Da. Time: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29; 2 p.m. Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30 Cost: $29-$35 Location: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., St. Paul Info: ordway.org or (651) 224-4222
‘POCAHONTAS’ Commissioned for the 400th anniversary of Jamestown, Virginia, this musical drama recounts the life of Pocahontas, the Algonquian princess. The opera is a work of imagination that celebrates her life, debunking the popular myths and half-truths that surround her name. The 90-minute music-theater piece was composed by Burnsville resident Linda Tutas Haugen and will be performed by the Duluth Festival Opera. The cast also includes Native American musicians and dancers. The production will be in English. Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 Cost: Orchestra seating – Adults $27; students and seniors $24; balcony seating – adults $20; students and seniors $17 Location: Burnsville Performing Arts Center, 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville Info: (952) 895-4680 or ticketmaster. com
‘PLAID TIDINGS’
‘OLIVER TWIST’ A young orphan in London escapes the workhouse only to fall in with a band of pickpockets. This theatrical adventure is told by a chameleon cast of 13, who combine Dickens’ original text with Victorian music hall tunes Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Oct. 2-Nov. 6 Cost: $20-$60 Location: Park Square Theater, Historic Hamm Building, 20 W. 7th Place, St. Paul Info: parksquaretheater.org or (651) 291-7005
‘FAIRY TALE ADVENTURES’ “Fairy Tale Adventures” is a collection of fairy tale stories including “Hansel and Gretel” and “Cinderella and the Seven Dwarfs: A Fairy Tale Mash-Up.”
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“Oliver Twist” is showing Oct. 2 through Nov. 6 at Park Square Theater in St. Paul. Pictured are Steve Hendrickson as Fagin and Noah Coon as Oliver.
“Plaid Tidings,” the holiday edition of “Forever Plaid,” is a holiday musical suitable for the entire family. The Plaid Boys (Sparky, Smudge, Frankie and Jinx) have returned to Earth and are overtaken with the Christmas spirit. The audience will enjoy their version of “The Ed Sullivan Show” featuring the Rockettes, the Chipmunks and The Vienna Boys Choir. Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Nov. 4-Dec. 31 Cost: $47-$52 Location: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen Info: chanhassentheatres.com or (952) 934-1525
‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’ The production will be co-directed by Justin Dekker and Kay Dunning. Time: 7 p.m. Oct. 7-8, 14-15; 2 p.m. Oct. 9 Cost: Adults $12; seniors 65+ and students $10; children 12 and younger $8; tickets will be available at the door Location: Twin Oaks Middle School, 15860 Fish Point Road S.E., Prior Lake Info: plplayers.org
‘BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA’ Jesse doesn’t fit in. He likes to draw and use his imagination, unlike his family and schoolmates. Enter Leslie, a new girl and potential rival. They become friends and together they create Terabithia, a
magical kingdom where they exercise their imaginations free from the pressure of family and peers. When the unexpected occurs, Jesse must use his newfound strength and confidence to move forward in his life. Based on the Newbery award-winning novel. Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Oct. 14-Nov. 6 Cost: Adults $15; children 2-7 and seniors 60 and older $12 Location: Stages Theatre Company, 1111Mainstreet, Hopkins Info: (952) 979-1111 or stagestheatre.org
‘MISS NELSON IS MISSING’ “Where is Miss Nelson?” ask the students of
Room 207. Their new teacher is Miss Viola Swamp and the kids can see she is a real witch. Will Miss Nelson ever return? Time: Evening and matinee showtimes through Oct. 23 Cost: Adults $15; children 2-7 and seniors 60 and older $12 Location: Stages Theatre Company, 1111Mainstreet, Hopkins Info: (952) 979-1111 or stagestheatre.org
‘THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE’ “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is a hilarious interactive musical comedy that chronicles the experience of six
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Just in time for the holidays, the Children’s Theatre brings back one of its single-most-requested productions. True to the 1939 MGM film, the newest production of “The Wizard of Oz” is a wonderland of munchkins and flying monkeys, wicked witches and ruby slippers, a trio of true friends and Toto, too. Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Nov. 8-Jan. 8 Cost: Adults $33.50-$57.50; children $23.50-$31.50; seniors $23.50-$57.50 Location: Children’s Theatre Company, 2400 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis Info: childrenstheatre.org or (612) 874-0400
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SEPT. 29 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 Oct. 1. Time: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 Location: Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie Info: hclib.org
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SEPT. 30 A COLLECTION OF ONE ACTS 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. 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
HALLOWEEN HAUNT AND PLANET SPOOKY The Halloween Haunt at ValleySCARE is a world of terrifying mazes and scare zones that will bring fears and phobias to life. Guests will experience nine haunted attractions, creepy live entertainment and signature thrill rides. Daytimes Saturdays and Sundays, the all new Planet Spooky is open for all ages to join Snoopy and the PEANUTS gang for non-scary Halloween activities and attractions, including a hay-bale maze, trick or treat trail, storytelling and a variety of family and children’s rides. Time: Halloween Haunt is open 7 p.m.-midnight Thursdays and Fridays, noon-midnight Saturdays, noon-7 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 7-8, 14-15, 20-22 and 27-29; Planet Spooky is open noon-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays only. Cost: All-day regular admission for ages 3-61 $41.99; starlight admission (after 7 p.m. Thursday and Fridays; after 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sunday, Oct. 30) $31.99; juniors/ seniors 3 years and less than 48” tall and 62 years and older $9.99 Location: Valleyfair, One Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee Info: ValleySCARE.com or (952) 445-6500
TRACE ADKINS Country star Trace Adkins will bring his unmistakable baritone to Mystic Lake Showroom. Time: 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 Cost: $56-$69 Location: Mystic Showroom, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake Info: mysticlake.com or (952) 4966563
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OCT. 1 A BRIGHTER DAY 5K Eden Prairie’s A Brighter Day Foundation (formerly A Better Chance) has planned a 5K Run/
Walk with a 1K Kids’ Run for Oct. 1 at Purgatory Creek Park in Eden Prairie. The event benefits the Eden Prairie ABD Foundation Time: 9:30 a.m. run, 9:35 a.m. walk, 10:30 a.m. kids run Saturday, Oct. 1 Cost: $25 for adults, $15 for kids Location: Purgatory Creek Park, Eden Prairie. Info: (952) 975-8310 or glgay@ comcast.net
FIRST PAGES: THE FINE PRINT HOW DO I GET PUBLISHED? Receive practical information for increasing your chances of getting published during this class on Oct. 1 at the Eden Prairie Library. Get answers to important questions and guidance on the research that needs to be done to understand the publishing process. Time: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 1 Location: Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie Info: hclib.org or (612) 543-6275
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
APPLE-TASTING WEEKENDS Taste-test University of Minnesota research apples and rate for flavor, size and texture. Time: 1-3 p.m. Oct. 1-2, 8-9 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
APPLEFEST Discover the story of apples in Minnesota. Hear how the first pioneers established a winter-hardy apple and turned it into a major horticultural crop. Apples will be cooked, dried, canned, jellied and cidered during the day’s activities. Nineteenth century apple recipes will be provided. Observe and visit with artisans demonstrating their skills and see how lives in early Minnesota were sustained by the tools of the trade. Play games and enjoy a ride on a trolley pulled by Percheron draft horses. Gift shop open and food available for purchase. For all ages Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1; noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 Cost: Ages 18-64 $5; ages 2-17 and seniors $3; children younger than 2 free Location: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. Hwy. 101, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
FALL COLORS FESTIVAL Celebrate the beauty of fall and nature’s harvest. View red and gold leaves on a horse-drawn wagon ride. Learn about the honey harvest at a bee-keeping demonstration. Gale woods Farm staff will share
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The Eden Prairie Library hosted a book sale earlier this year.
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he Eden Prairie Library book sale starts at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29. 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 Saturday, Oct. 1. Sale hours are: 4-8 p.m. Thurs-
day, Sept. 29; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30; and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. The library is at 565 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie. Info: hclib.org.
their harvest, display a feathered friend and make a woolen craft. Press and taste old-fashioned apple cider, make a soapy water-leaf print and create a simple kite to fly in the field. Meet Lowry’s resident owl and falcon. Food and beverage concessions will be available. For all ages. Time: Noon-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 Cost: $6 Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
ages 8 and older. Time: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 Cost: $10 Location: Carver Park Reserve, 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
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The Spring 50+ PrimeTime Living Expo provides attendees with a selection of services and products, ideas for things to do and places to go, and WEEKEND FAMILY FUN the opportunity to explore ways to feel Enjoy nature-based fun for the whole good and stay in shape. Attendees will family. The October theme is Falling also have the opportunity to see the Leaves. 50+ Strut Your Stuff Talent Contest. Time: Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. TuesdaySundays, Oct. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, Wednesday, Oct. 4-5 29-30 Cost: $12 or visit 101expos.com for Cost: Free with gate admission of half-price tickets $9 for adults; free for ages 15 and Location: Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, younger; free to Arboretum members 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake Location: Minnesota Landscape Info: 101expos.com or (612) 798Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., 7256 Chaska Info: www.arboretum.umn.edu or (952) 443-1422
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DAKOTA LANGUAGE DROP-IN
The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society will host a presentation by the local nautical archaeological group Maritime Heritage Minnesota. Presenters will be Maritime Archeologists Christopher Olson and Ann Merriman of St. Paul. Topics will include an overview of the history of boats and wrecks on Lake Minnetonka, as well as the couple’s recent project to document and compile detailed drawings of every boat on the bottom of the lake. Time: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 Cost: Free Location: Southshore Center, 5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood Info: (612) 419-7296
Discover the Dakota language through hands-on learning activities, a nature walk and Dakota games at the historic Pond House this Sunday, Oct. 2. Win prizes and take home learning resources. Time: 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 Cost: $2 suggested donation Location: Pond Dakota Mission Park, 401 E. 104th St., Bloomington Info: (952) 563-8738 or ci.bloomington.mn.us
BIRD WATCHING TREK Search for migrating birds including warblers, raptors and waterfowl. Birders of all skill levels are welcome; bring binoculars and field guide and dress for the weather. Led by volunteer Refuge Naturalist Craig Mandel. Time: 8-10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 Cost: Free Location: Old Cedar Avenue Trailhead, 9500 Old Cedar Ave. S., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley
FAMILY ARCHERY Learn proper safety and shooting techniques with instructors from Three Rivers’ Outdoor Recreation School. Bring family and/or friends and discover who has the hidden talent for the time-honored sport. All equipment is provided. Reservations required; reference activity #421511-01. For
2584) or Bev Osekowsky ((952) 9345824 or bosekowsky@comcast.net).
VINO CLASSICO
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POLICE AND FIRE OPEN HOUSE
The Eden Prairie Women’s Connection invites you to a silent auction and bake sale on Oct. 11 at Grace Church. Holly Berry will discuss “Playing for Keeps” and provide music for the event. Time: 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11 Cost: $13 for luncheon Location: Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie Info: (952) 995-1117
The Eden Prairie Police and Fire Departments Open House is set for Oct. 15 at City Center. Enjoy entertainment, tours, refreshments, demonstrations, fun and information. Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 Cost: Free Location: Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road. Info: edenprairie.org
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Mark your calendar for “Vino Classico: Eden Prairie Uncorked,” INTERPRETIVE TRAIL HIKE a popular wine tasting and silent Author of Best Hikes of The Twin Cities, auction fund-raiser that will be Kate Havelin, will lead a hike at the held Oct. 15 at the Eden Prairie Elizabeth Fries Ellet Interpretive trail at Community Center. The Eden Prairie the Richard T. Anderson Conservation (A.M.) Rotary Club organizes the Area in Eden Prairie. annual event to raise more than Time: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 $20,000 for its many community, Location: Richard T. Anderson national and international programs, Conservation Area, Flying Cloud Drive, including student scholarships, Eden Prairie missions to Honduras, the wellInfo: writersrisingup.com or known Golden Eagle Award, writersrisingup@yahoo.com student mentoring, and an annual recognition banquet for Eden Prairie APPLE CIDER-ING High School behind-the-scenes Crush, mash and strain apples to achievers called Above & Beyond make apple cider with a wooden cider Awards. press. Time: 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 Time: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 Cost: $35 in advance, $45 at the Cost: $7 per family door Location: Staring Lake Outdoor Location: Eden Prairie Community Center, 13765 Staring Lake Parkway Center, 16700 Valley View Road Info: edenprairie.org or (952) 949Info: (952) 345-6486 or http:// 8470 vinoclassico2011.eventbrite.com
Learn how to set tab stops, use bulleted lists, bold and italic formats to make your résumé shine. Prerequisite: Microsoft Word: Basics or familiarity with word processing is highly recommended. Time: 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11 Location: Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie Info: hclib.org or (612) 543-6275
GHOST WALK
Upcoming SPAGHETTI DINNER Mark your calendar and get tickets for the spaghetti dinner on Oct. 6. 100 percent of ticket sales go to build homes for people in need, through Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity. The menu includes spaghetti with meatballs or meatless sauce, salad, bread, dessert and beverages. There will be live music as well. Time: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 Cost: $7 adults, $4 for children in advance: $9 and $5 at the event. Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 16515 Luther Way, Eden Prairie Info: Contact Ruth Lunde (lundeworld@yahoo.com (651 )261-
The second annual Eden Prairie Ghost Walk is set for Oct. 14 and 15 at the Cummins-Phipps-Grill House. “Meet the ghosts of some of Eden Prairie’s hardy and dedicated early citizens,” according to a news release. “They will come to life at the old homestead on two October evenings. You’ll be amazed at the stories they have to tell.” Time: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, and Saturday, Oct. 15. Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors advance; $12 and $7 at the door Location: Cummins-Phipps-Grill House, 13600 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie. Info: cumminshse@edenprairiehistory. org or (612) 910-2850
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
‘SPOOKTACULAR’ CONCERT The Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra presents its annual “Spooktacular” Concert on Oct. 23 at the Minnetonka Community Center. The orchestra has scheduled another “Spooktacular” concert for Oct. 30 at the Arboretum. Enjoy an afternoon of classical music featuring the works of Sousa, Holst, Mussorgsky and more. Time: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 Cost: Free, donations accepted Location: Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka Info: (952) 401-5954 or musicassociation.org
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EDEN PRAIRIE SENIOR CALENDAR
Senior Center
Health and wellness
Th e foll owing upc oming events take place at the Eden Prairie Senior Center at 8950 E den P rairie Roa d, unle ss 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.
The Eden Prairie Community Center at 16700 Valley View Road offers fitness classes geared toward seniors. Call the Community Center at (952) 949-8470 for more information. RSVP at (952) 279-8050 for the following events: Tai Chi – 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 25. New session starts Nov. 1. Cost is $42 for six sessions. Join The Walking Club – Meet on the lower level of Sears at the mall entrance, 5:30 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. Pickleball moves indoors in October. The group will meet from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday at the Eden Prairie Community Center. Cost is $5 for non-members. Chair massages – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 13, 27; Nov. 10, 17. Cost is $18 for 15 minutes. $33
Special events Fall Festival – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5. Cost is $10. Enjoy food, fun and fellowship. Century of Hats presentation – 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. Cost is $13. Co-sponsored with the Eden Prairie Historical Society. Refreshments provided.
Senior trips Senior trips leave from the Senior Center. 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.
for 30-minute session. Call senior center for appointment. Foot care clinic – Oct. 3, 17; Nov. 7, 21. Cost is $33. Call (763) 560-5136 for an appointment. Blood pressure clinic – 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 6 and Nov. 3. Call senior center for an appointment. Health Insurance Help – Oct. 20; Nov. 17. Call (952) 2798050 for an appointment.
Classes Several driver safety courses are offered. Call (952) 279-8050 for information. Medicare Advantage and Part D Presentation – 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13. Call the senior center to register.
Red Hat Chapter Contact the Senior Center for more information on trips and special events. The group meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Friday of each month at the Original Pancake House.
Monthly events Book Club – 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, discussing “Compassionate Carnivore” by Catherine Friend; 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, discussing “When Everything Changed” by Gail Collins. Computer Cracker Bar-
rel – 10-11 a.m. Oct. 7 and Nov. 4 at Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive. Info/ directions: (952) 847-5375. Bunco – 2 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 21 and Nov. 18. No experience necessary.
Weekly events Mondays S en ior S i n g le s C of fe e K latch – 8 :45 -10 : 30 a.m. at Dunn Bros., 8107 Eden Prairie Road, for senior discounts on coffee. Shopping Bus – Call (952) 279-8051 by Thursday to schedule a senior van home pick up for the 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday shopping trips in Eden Prairie. Duplicate Bridge – 12:15 p.m., no need to sign up, just bring a partner or call John Dollerschell at (952) 937-2150. Crafting – 1 p.m., bring your own project to work on and socialize. Tuesdays Quilting – 9 a.m., to help with creating a quilt or work on your own. Call Angie at (952) 934-1671 for more information. Greeting Cards – 9:30 a.m. to help cut, tape and create old greeting cards into new. Bread Day – 9:30 a.m. for
“end of the day” baked goods and breads donated by a local baker. Donations accepted. Party-Style Bridge – 12:153:30 p.m., no need to sign up, just come and play. Call Mary Canakes at (952) 445-0978 for more information. Cribbage – 1-3 p.m. Open to all levels of players. Wednesdays ‘500’ Cards – 1 p.m. No registration necessary. Just stop in and play. Thursdays Canasta – 1 p.m. No need to sign up. Cards are provided. Call BJ Cappozzi at (952) 8205542 for more information. Cribbage – 1-3 p.m. Open to all levels of players. Call Jerry Clark at (952) 974-7989 for more information. Fridays Men’s Coffee Group – 9:30 a.m. Tell a tale, swap a story and learn something new. Call Duane Kasper at (952) 448 1608. Bread Day – 9:30 a.m. for “end of the day” baked goods and breads donated by a local baker. Donations accepted. Partner Bridge – noon, arrive with a partner or fi nd one at the center to play at 12:15 p.m. Call Lorraine Dilling at (952) 941-2060.
Party Bridge – 12:15-3:30 p.m., no need to sign up, just come and play. Call Shirley at (952) 934-3461 for more information.
Beyond the Senior Center Th e following upc oming events are geared toward Eden Prairie seniors, but are not affiliated with the Eden Prairie Senior Center.
Active Aging Week Summit Place is marking Active Aging Week through Oct. 1. “Active Aging Week, organized by the International Council on Active Aging, is designed to spread a universal message: People can live as fully as possible throughout the life span. A national observance, Active Aging Week events are fun, educational and a great way to test drive new experiences,” according to a news release. Summit Place is hosting sessions open to older adults on a variety of topics. To join in, stop in and register at Summit Place during Active Aging Week. Info: summitplacecampus.com.
MEETINGS
Widowed Lunch Club The Widowed Lunch Club is set to meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Biaggi’s Restaurant, 8251 Flying Cloud Drive at Eden Prairie mall, to offer fellowship for widowed people of all ages. Monthly topics are chosen to inform and inspire. The group meets the fi rst Wednesday of each month. In October, the group will discuss “10 tips every widowed person should know about money.” RSV P to JoAnne at (763) 497-1779 or joanne@heartachetohealing. com.
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 Valley View Cooperative of Eden Prairie, 10785 Valley View Road. The club generally meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month (September through November and January, February, March and May) at Camp Eden Wood, 6350 Indian Chief Road. Meetings include a guest speaker and club discussion. Info: eplioness @ comc ast .net or w w w. eplioness.org.
Memory Loss Support Memory Loss and Caregiver Support Group meetings will be held at Prairie Adult Care from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 6. Concurrent support groups for persons with early stages of memory loss and their caregivers are facilitated by trained professionals in disease management strategies. To learn more about the support groups or the adult day center, visit prairieadultcare.com or the Alzheimer’s Association MN-Dak Chapter website at alzmndak.org or call (952) 949-3126. Prairie Adult Care is in Victory Lutheran Church, 16200 Berger Drive, Eden Prairie.
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 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.
are unable to leave their homes. Deliveries may be long term or for a short-term medical recovery. Info: (952) 221-2123.
Optimist Club The Eden Prairie Optimist Club is a civic organization with an emphasis on programs that benefit and recognize the youth of Eden Prairie. The club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Chanhassen American Legion, 290 Lake Drive E., Chanhassen. Visitors are always welcome. I n fo : rocky @ l hot ka.net or EdenPrairieOptimists.org.
Divorce Support
Alcoholics Anonymous
Women Healing from Divorce will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at Biaggi’s Restaurant, Eden Prairie mall, 8251 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie. There will be dinner and a discussion with an expert about dealing with the fi nancial impact of divorce. Cost is $ 35. To RSVP or for more information, contact barb @ barbgreenberg.com.
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.
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
western portions of the Twin Cities area and meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, 9301 Eden Prairie Road. For more information contact Lt. Col. Barney Uhlig at (952) 937-2924 or buhlig @ mncap.org. CAP National Headquarters’ website is gocivilairpatrol.com. The Viking Squadron website is mncap.org/viking/.
Eden Prairie Noon Rotary The Eden Prairie Noon Rotary Club meets at noon Thursdays at Bearpath Country Club in Eden Prairie. Info: (612) 7193236, Bill Dobbins.
Business to Business Networking group meets from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Flagship Corporate Center, 775 Prairie Center Drive, Suite 400. Info: (612) 247-3630, Heather.
La Leche League Meets at 10 a.m. every third Tuesday of each month for women to learn about breastfeeding. Expectant, nursing mothers and babies are welcome. Info: (952) 474-5173, Deb.
Speakers by Design Toastmasters group meets from noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays at
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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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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.
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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. 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 traditions of musical excellence.” Info: http://www.edenprairiebpo.org/ email publicity@ edenprairiebpo.org or call Sue Tinklenberg at (952) 949-2276.
EPHS Conferences this October First-term conferences at Eden Prairie High School are 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: 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) 9756980 to register. F re e p a rent a nd b aby 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. P a r e nt s e m i n a r s a n d 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. Your Child’s Speech and Motor Development – This class will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. October 13. Join K atie Rasmussen, Occupational Therapist and Colby
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, a public hearing shall be conducted by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie, Minnesota (the “City”), on (i) the proposed issuance of general obligation bonds of the City in the approximate principal amount of $5,300,000 to refund all or a portion of the City’s General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005C, dated, as originally issued, as of December 1, 2005 and reissued as of April 17, 2007 (the “Series 2005C Bonds”) and (ii) the proposed issuance of general obligations of the City in the approximate principal amount of $4,400,000 to refund all or a portion of the City’s General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006A, dated, as originally issued, as of January 1, 2006 and reissued as of April 17, 2007 (the “Series 2006A Bonds”; together with the Series 2005C Bonds, the
“Refunded Bonds”). The Refunded Bonds were originally, and the obligations planned to be issued in one or more series (the “Bonds”) are proposed to be issued, in part, to finance or refinance a portion of the cost of improvements to the City’s community center (the “Project”). The Project is located at 16700 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55346. The Project is expected to be used by the general public, the City and qualified 501(c)(3) organizations including but not limited to the Eden Prairie Hockey Association. The hearing will be held at the City Hall, 8080 Mitchell Road, in Eden Prairie, Minnesota on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at approximately 7:00 o’clock P.M. At said time and place the City Council shall give all parties who appear or submit written comments an opportunity to express their views with respect to the proposal to issue the Bonds. Dated: September 20, 2011 /s/ City Clerk (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, September 29, 2011; No. 3213) CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA GE CAPITAL ECO EXPERIENCE CENTER SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 12-2011-PUD-7-2011 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, AMENDING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN LAND WITHIN ONE DISTRICT, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CITY CODE CHAPTER 1 AND SECTION 11.99, WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAIN PENALTY PROVISIONS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Summary: This ordinance allows amendment of the zoning of land located at 3 Capital Drive within the Office Zoning District. Exhibit A, included with this 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 (A full copy of the text of this Ordinance is available from City Clerk.) (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, September 29, 2011; No. 3214) NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS Notice is hereby given that the City Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 in the City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing to consider the proposed assessments for the following improvements in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Township 116, Range 22: SUPPLEMENTALS Trunk Sewer and Water 05-116-22-33-0002 06-116-22-41-0044 The total amount to be assessed is $109,294.85 Exclusions Trunk Sewer & Water IC 05-5642 Hilltop Rd 20-116-22-43-0005 20-116-22-44-0043 20-116-22-44-0044 The total amount to be assessed is $1,260.00 Exclusions Lateral Sewer & Water - IC 05-5642 Hilltop Rd 20-116-22-43-0005 20-116-22-43-0014 20-116-22-44-0013 20-116-22-44-0036 20-116-22-44-0041 20-116-22-44-0043 20-116-22-44-0044 20-116-22-44-0054 The total amount to be assessed is $68,202.06 Riley Lake Rd – Trail Extension Project 100% Petition 19-116-22-12-0014 19-116-22-13-0023 19-116-22-14-0023 19-116-22-14-0024 19-116-22-21-0034 19-116-22-21-0035 19-116-22-21-0036 19-116-22-22-0003 19-116-22-22-0004 19-116-22-22-0005 19-116-22-22-0006
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19-116-22-23-0002 19-116-22-23-0004 19-116-22-23-0005 19-116-22-23-0006 19-116-22-23-0007 19-116-22-23-0008 19-116-22-24-0028 19-116-22-24-0030 19-116-22-24-0043 19-116-22-24-0044 19-116-22-24-0045 19-116-22-31-0014 19-116-22-31-0015 19-116-22-41-0042 19-116-22-42-0009 19-116-22-43-0022 19-116-22-44-0030 The total amount to be assessed is $225,000.00 Snow Contracted Removal 08-116-22-32-0030 09-116-22-31-0108 20-116-22-43-0058 23-116-22-44-0003 The total amount to be assessed is $210.00 Tree Contracted Removal 16-116-22-44-0029 21-116-22-43-0020 21-116-22-43-0025 22-116-22-22-0025 The total amount to be assessed is $3,281.06 Tall Grass / Weed Contracted Removal 03-116-22-32-0037 07-116-22-31-0052 07-116-22-32-0016 16-116-22-41-0137 The total amount to be assessed is $668.04 The proposed assessment roll is now on file with the City Clerk and in the office of the City Engineer and is open to inspection by all persons interested. All persons who wish to be heard with reference to the assessment roll should be present at the hearing to present either written or oral objections. Written or oral objections thereto by any property owner will be considered by the Council prior to the adoption of the assessment roll. CAUTION: No appeal may be taken as to the amount of any assessment adopted unless a written objection, signed by the affected property owner, is filed with the City Clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. An owner may appeal an assessment to the District Court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 429.081, by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or City Clerk within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the District Court within ten days after service upon the Mayor or Clerk. For your further information, please note the following: Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 435.193 through 435.195, which establishes a hardship assessment deferral for seniors or retired disabled, the procedure to obtain a deferred assessment and sets forth the events upon which the option to defer payment terminates and all amounts accumulated plus interest become due. Pursuant to these statutes, the City may defer the payment of special assessments for homestead property of persons 65 years of age or older or retired by virtue of a permanent and total disability for whom it would be a hardship to make the payments, who meet certain standards relating to eligibility. A deferment procedure is authorized by City Code Section 2.84 and has been established by City Resolution 83-177. The principal amount of special assessments deferred for such persons will bear interest, but not exceeding 50% of the original principal amount of the assessment. Payment of the interest will also be deferred and will be added to the principal amount of the deferred assessment. Any person who wishes to receive a deferment must make application to the City Engineer’s office no later than November 10th of the year preceding the year in which an assessment is payable. Applications therefore may be obtained from the City of Eden Prairie by contacting: Jim Richardson, Senior Engineering Technician City of Eden Prairie 8080 Mitchell Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-949-8316 By order of the City Council. (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, September 29, 2011; No. 3215)
ISM offering puppet show The International School of Minnesota (ISM) will be presenting Saturday morning puppet shows featuring Playmakers Puppets’ “Animal Tales from Around the World,” from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 15 and Nov. 12. In October, Playmakers Puppets will present “Tenzin’s
Deer,” a Tibetan tale about the power of love and compassion, and November’s show wi l l be “The Bremen Town Musicians,” a German tale about a music loving band of animals. These shows will be most appealing to young children, toddler through third grade. The shows are free and open to the public. ISM is at 6385 Beach Road, Eden Prairie. Call Whitney Frisch at (952) 918-1817 for more information and to reserve a spot. For Playmakers Puppets information, go to playmakerspuppets.com.
Night to know The Truth A Night to Know the Truth, a prevention seminar for parents, will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, in the EPHS Auditorium. According to a news release, “the evening will consist of an open forum for parents to ask questions as well as hearing from teens that were once caught in addiction and how they hid their addictions from their parents.”
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publicnotices STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN DISTRICT COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT 5. Dissolution without children FILE NO. 27FA-11-6518 SUMMONS IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Leo Chilaka Ohaeri, PETITIONER, And Obianuju Joyce Njoku Ohaeri, RESPONDENT. THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: Within thirty days after service of this Summons upon you, you must serve upon attorney for Petitioner your Answer to the attached Petition for Dissolution to Marriage. You may serve your Answer by mailing a copy to the address below. If you fail to do so, the Court may grant all of the relief asked for in the Petition. NOTICE OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROVISIONS Under Minnesota Law, service of this Summons makes the following requirements apply to both parties to this action, unless they are modified by the court or the proceeding is dismissed: 1. Neither party may dispose of any assets except (i) for the necessities of life or for the necessary generation of income or preservation of assets, (ii) by an agreement in writing, or (iii) for retaining counsel to carry on or to contest this proceeding; 2. Neither party may harass the other party; and 3. All currently available insurance coverage must be maintained and continued without change in coverage or beneficiary designation. If you violate any of these provisions, you will be subject to sanctions by the Court. 4. Parties to a marriage dissolution proceeding are encouraged to attempt alternative dispute resolution pursuant to Minnesota law. Alternative dispute resolution includes mediation, arbitration, and other processes as set forth in the district court rules. You may contact the court administrator about resources in your area. If you cannot pay for mediation or alternative dispute resolution, in some counties, assistance may be available to you through a nonprofit provider or a court program. If you are a victim of domestice abuse or threats of abuse as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 518B, you are not required to try to mediation and you will not be penalized by the court in later proceedings. This proceeding involves real property located at 9611 Portal Drive, Eden Prairie, Hennepin County, Minnesota, legally described as: Lot 11, Block 2, Hillsborough Second Addition. BY: Bruce D. Kennedy #55062 KENNEDY LAW OFFICE Attorney for Petitioner 2151 Hamline Avenue North #206 Roseville, MN 55113 (651) 633-3713 (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, September 22, 29 and October 6, 2011; No. 3212)
Ulrich, Speech and Language T herapi st to di scu ss you r child’s milestones for fi ne motor and speech/language development. Call (952) 975-6980 to reserve your spot. All Aboard for Two Day Twos: This class is offered from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, and from 9:30 to noon on Fridays. This class offers older 2-year-olds a weekly special class with a parent and an additional day of preschool on their own. Wednesday class offers parent/child time and parent conversation facilitated by a parent educator. Friday class offers your child the opportunity to grow on their own.
Graduates from Cornell program NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, October 10, 2011 - 7:00 PM City Center - 8080 Mitchell Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Project: Code Amendment Area Identification Sign Commercial NOTICE: Residents of Eden Prairie are invited to attend a public hearing about a proposal for an ordinance of the city of Eden Prairie, Minnesota amending City Code Chapter 11 by amending Section 11.70 relating to sign permits, and adopting by reference City Code Chapter 1 and Sections 2.99 and 11.99 which, among other things, contain penalty provisions. This is the first of at least two public hearings on this project. The meeting is televised live on cable channel 16 and rebroadcast on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: If you wish to see code amendment before the meeting, please stop by City Hall between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you want to talk to someone about the proposed project, please contact Michael Franzen, the project planner, at 952-949-8487. Copies of any written comments submitted to the Community Development Department by 12:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the meeting date will be distributed in the Commission packets. (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, September 29, 2011; No. 3216) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS Monday, October 10, 2011 - 7:00 PM City Center - 8080 Mitchell Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Variance: #2011-07 Location: 11995 Singletree Lane, Eden Prairie, Minnesota Applicant: NorthMarq Real Estate Services (Windsor Plaza LLC) NOTICE: Residents of Eden Prairie are invited to attend a public hearing about a variance being requested at the above location. The meeting is televised live on cable channel 16 and rebroadcast on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. The land owner is requesting the following actions by the City: • Permit a 5 foot setback from the property line. City Code requires 15 feet. • Permit a sign base of 70 square feet. City Code maximum sign base in the C-Reg-Ser District is 40 square feet. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: If you wish to see the plans before the meeting, please stop by City Hall between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you want to talk to someone about the proposed variance, please contact Steve Durham, at 952-949-8491. Copies of any written comments submitted to the Community Development Department by 12:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the meeting date will be distributed in the Commission Packets. (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, September 29, 2011; No. 3217)
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A nd r ew Hei m of E den Prairie recently graduated from the Cornell University Summer College program. According to a news release, “Cornell University Summer College invites talented high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to spend three or six weeks on the Cornell campus experiencing what it’s like to live and learn at a great Ivy League university. Students take official university courses with leading Cornell faculty, earn college credits, get to know students from around the world and explore majors and career options.”
Named semifinalist in National Achievement Scholarship Program Keetan Rutledge of Eden Prairie is among the more
than 1,600 black American high school seniors who have been designated Semifinalists in the 48th annual National Achievement Scholarship Program. Semifi nalists were recently announced by National Merit Scholarship Corp. officials. According to a news release, “these scholastically talented young men and women now have an opportunity to continue in the competition for approximately 800 Achievement Scholarship awards worth more than $2.4 million to be offered next spring.”
Earn Eagle Awards St. Thomas Academy announced the recipients of the Eagle Award, recognizing students who had an annual cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.67 in the 20102011 school year. Students from Eden Prairie include sophomore Nicholas Griffi n and junior Kevin Moakley.
ON CAMPUS Earns Lawrence University scholarship Josh Eidem, son of Kris and Jeff Eidem of Eden Prairie, has been named a recipient of a $9,000 Lawrence University Conservatory Scholarship for outstanding musical achievement. According to a news release, “the scholarship is renewable a n nua l ly wit h demonstration of continued excellence in conservatory performance. Josh graduated with honors in 2011 from Eden Prairie High School and is an AP Scholar with Honor. “A vocalist, he was a member of the 2010 Minnesota All State Men’s Choir and earned seven superior medals at the Minnesota State High School L e a g ue S olo a nd En s em-
ble Contest. Josh acted in 15 theatrical productions t h rou g h high school, chu rch a nd Eden Prair ie Pl ayer s Community T heater. Josh Jo sh wa s a Eidem member of the Eden Prairie Eagle High School Marching Band for all four years; he was one of only three students to accomplish this. Josh plans to double major in linguistics and vocal performance with an emphasis on opera. Josh recently earned his Eagle Scout rank from Boy Scout Troop 347, sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Church.”
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Double the fun “Poppy (black short hair) a nd Ga r rison (g ray a nd white shorthair) are both young male cats looking for a forever home together. Poppy was rescued as a sixmont h- old kitten from a hoarder situation. Luckily for Poppy, Garrison came into our rescue and quickly Poppy and Garrison decided to teach Poppy the “kitten” ropes and they soon became fast friends and best buddies, so we’d like to see both boys adopted together. Why don’t you do your heart good, and double your fun!” Contact Southwest Metro Animal Rescue at: (952) 368-PAWS (7297) or swmetroanimalrescue@hotmail.com. Southwest Metro Animal Rescue and Adoption Society is in Chaska. For more information, email swmetroanimalrescue@hotmail.com or visit swmetroanimalrescue.org.
Pet adoption is Oct. 1 Volunteers for the Carver Scott Humane Society will hold a pet adoption from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 1 at Petco in Chaska off Highway 41 and Pioneer Trail. CSHS is without its own building and all pets are housed in foster care. A rabbit, kittens, cats and dogs will be featured. Cats and dogs have been micro-ID implanted, vet checked, wormed, had shots updated, checked for friendly temperaments and age appropriately spayed/neutered. Adoption fees are $165-plus for cats and $195-plus for dogs. Info: (952) 368-3553 or carverscotths.org.
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County medicine collection a success T he Hen nepi n C ou nt y Sheriff’s Office and Hennepin County report that a Sept. 24 medicine collection event in St. Louis Park resulted in about 100 pounds of controlled medications collected. With 15 large barrels of over-the-counter medications collected. This is the third such event in 2011. All items were to be taken to incinerators for destruction. Another medicine collection event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at 3880 Shoreline Drive, Orono. In fo : hennepin.us/medicine.
PROP food shelf needs of the week We all know a healthy breakfast fuels a great day. PROP is currently in need of coffee, fruit juice, cereal, oatmeal and pancake mix and syrup. Your cash donations enable PROP to use its buying power for food, supplies and financial 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
BUSINESS 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.
PROP Shop’s needs of the week The PROP Shop client room currently requests donations of blankets and bed pillows in good condition (no stains or rips) in all sizes. The PROP Shop is a nonprofit re-sale store, which sells new and gently used items to everyone in the community. It depends on donations of furniture, clothing and housewares. The PROP Shop also offers a separate Client Services Center which provides clothing, 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.
Candidate forums planned Oct. 3, 13 I The League of Women Voters is planning an Eden Prairie School Board candidate forum
from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road. Info: minncat@ gmail.com. The forum is free and open to the public. I An Eden Prairie School Board candidate forum is set for 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, in the Cambria Room at the Eden Prairie Community Center. The forum is sponsored by Sun Newspapers and Fox 9 News. “The forum will be conducted in a three-question format, with two general questions asked of all the candidates and a third, candidate-specific question. After the initial questions, a short break will give attendees a chance to write and submit their own follow-up questions before a second round of questioning begins. Time has been allotted for candidates to make opening and closing statements,” according to a news release.
Budget would close Service Center Hennepin County’s proposed 2012 budget would close the Eden Prairie Service Center in the fi rst quarter of next year. County Administrator Richard Johnson said in a news release that there has been a decline in transactions and revenue for the county’s seven service centers. The budget is $1.559 billion, $50 million (3.13 percent)
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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less than the 2011 budget. The county proposal calls for no increase in property taxes for operations, according to the news release. Public hearings are scheduled regarding the proposed budget. For information, visit www.hennepin.us.
Sibshop offered by The Arc Kids in the west metro area who have a brother or sister with an intellectual or developmental 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.
Receive Top Women in Finance awards The following people with Eden Prairie ties have received a Top Women in Finance honor, as chosen by Finance & Commerce Inc.: Eden Prairie resident Mary Erickson works as director of finance for the Leo A. Daly Co.’s Minneapolis office; Lorraine Dressel and Cathy Rieckenberg own Underneath it All and Katherine Forrester works at Northwestern Mutual in Eden Prairie. “The award honors outstanding efforts of women who are making notable contributions to their professions, their communities and society at large throughout Minnesota,” according to a news release.
Appointed to Employee Benefit Trust Board The Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA) recently appointed Suzette Onstad, vice president of Flagship Bank in Eden Prairie, to its Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) Board. “The Employee Benefit Trustees review existing programs and consider new insurance opportunities. They also oversee the group Dental, Life and Disability Plans which provide outstanding value to MBA members,” according to a news release. Info: minnbankers.com.
Joins Cardinal Stritch University Cardinal Stritch University has named Gretchen Lynch the enrollment and corporate outreach representative in its Eden Prairie location. Lynch brings more than 15 years of marketing and education experience to the university. She will work with corporate programs and guiding students through enrollment in the Eden Prairie location along with the Woodbury, Coon Rapids and RochGretchen ester locations. Lynch Cardinal Stritch University, College of Business and Management, is an accredited university serving Minnesota students for over 30 years. Stritch offers in-class and online associate, bachelor and master degrees for working adults. For more information, contact Gretchen at 1-800-3478822, Ext. 8831.
Vino Classico Eden Prairie Uncorked 2011
Sip. Chat. Bid. Enjoy! The Eden Prairie A.M. Rotary Club’s Wine Tasting Fund-Raiser & Auction
Guests will learn how to put the fun in frugal living. The Cheap Chick will discuss things like: Non-extreme couponing: Basics for beginners plus advanced couponing tips. Consign/Thrift 101: What to donate; what to consign; how to shop; deals available; best stores; how to see/re-use items in new ways. 6 Rules for Being Frugal and Fabulous.
6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road, EP Tickets on sale at Eden Prairie Liquor stores, from A.M. Rotary Club members and at http://vinoclassico2011.eventbrite.com Cost: $35 per person. Tickets also available at the door for $45 or call (952) 345-6486
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1 & 2 BR apartments, (heat, hot/cold water, garbage included) $575$675, no pets. 612-5996245
Lg 2BR, 1BA, Kit & more Basement apt. walkout on Prior Lake. Gar/Doc space av. Great views, $795/mo. 952-412-7160 Prior Lake- Lg 1 BR, $575/ mo. 2 BR. $735/ mo. Available now. Patio/ balcony, cats OK, please call 952-6532105, 952-594-1791, or 651-470-4017
321 S Harrison. Great 2BR, $795. Laundry on site, off street parking, AC unit included. Available asap. For more information please call Deparis with Detailed Mgmt 763-807-0148
1BR $550., 2BR $650. Downtown Jordan. Available immediately. 612-708-1154
Large 2 BR, 2 bath, W/D dishwasher, elevator, security system. $800+ utilities. Available 9/1. 952-492-2800
Prior Lake Rentals
Exceptional Value 2 BR apartment, Jonathan near Chaska Commons. Fireplace, detached garage. Utilities paid, $875/ month. 952-448-3210.
Prior Lake Rentals
Jordan Center Apartments
$875, includes heat, + washer/dryer. 2BR, 1BA, frplc. Overlooking pond, fast possession. Nancy @ CHR Realty 612-701-7404 1/2 mth FREE w/Lease Boutique Apt. Bldg 2 BR Elevator, Heat paid, Heated parking included. Cats Welcome. Available 11/1. 952-914-0357
Jordan Rentals
Warm & Inviting – A Must See!
1 BR, office, full kitchen, no animals. Lakeshore, off-street parking. $650. 952-440-4673/ 612-2983263 2 Bedroom Home. Single car garage. Dogs o.k. $1200/ month. Available Now. 612618-0644 2 BR condo, garage. Pet OK. Includes water, sewer, $925. Avail 11/1 952-440-4112 3 BR 1 BA apartment. Detached garage. $895. Randy 952-270-9221
Cologne Rentals
2/ 3 BR townhomes, garage included, $795 & $950. 952-448-6549 Nice Duplex, 3BD, 2BA, W/D, A/C, deck. $1050. 952-955-1889
1 BR Apartment, HUD/ Section 8, Elderly/ Disabled housing. EHO. 612-702-1472
55+ community. 1 BR, 1 BA condo. W/D, dishwasher in unit. Balcony, heated underground parking. Storage units. Library/ community room. Available immediately. To schedule a showing, 763-238-8975
Savage Rentals 1BR $635, 2BR $735. Pets ok. 952-356-0611
Shakopee Rentals 1 & 2 BR apartments, garage. Nice condition. Reasonable. Available now. 952-445-2739
1 BR APARTMENT Section 8 project Low income rent to qualifying persons. Age 62 or older. 30% of income Smoke-free units available
Shakopee Housing 952-403-1086
3BR/1BA $800. Apt. Remodel! Safe,cln,brght,quiet,Priv deck,plygrnd 1yr lse NrCub/Marshall 722Garden Ln 612-325-7954 Arlington Ridge Apts 2 BR Apts. For Rent Updated unit-Ready for move in! Starting at $805 CALL 952-496-3281 1219 S. Taylor St. #103 Hillview Motel Micro/ Refrig. Weekly $175 & Up. Daily, $35 & Up. 952-445-7111 Large 1 BR apartment, available 10/1. $650 utilities paid, no pets. 952445-3062 (lve msg) Sandalwood Studiosfull kitchenettes, nightly/ weekly/ monthly rates available. 952-277-0100
2 BR apt. in 4-plex, clean, updated, available immediately. $695. 612-518-6737
Waconia Rentals
3 BR in 4-plex, 1-car garage, $850/ month+ utilities. Immediate. No dogs. 952-448-2333
2BR, private entrance, porch, $700. + utilities, garage available. 612867-4829
SW Metro Rentals Other Areas 1BR, apartment $425. Bay window, private entrance. Norwood/YA. 612-750-7436
REAL ESTATE
Houses House for sale: 9875 Spring Rd, EP $327,400 952-240-8940
Real Estate Bargains 3286 sq ft commercial bldg, $109,900. New home, 3 car garage, $154,900. 24 acres of farmland, $109,900. 2-1/2 acre lots, $39,900-$69,900. Cabin on Spring Lake, $239,900. Randy Kubes Realtor 612-599-7440
Lots/Acreage 70 tillable acres. Owner/ Agent, 612-756-1899 Farmland for Sale & Wanted. Randy Kubes, Realtor... 612-599-7440
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BUILDING
BUILDING
~ PARAMOUNT REMODELING, INC. ~ Where Your Dreams Are Paramount *Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling *Distinctive Hardwood Flooring
*Lower Level Finishing *Decks & Exteriors
NO JOB TOO SMALL *** Mention this ad for a 10% discount. Call today for a free consultation (952) 607-6726 MN Lic. 20483289, Fully Insured
MAGNUM CONSTRUCTION CO.
Over 19 Years Experience Licensed and Insured
Basements • Room Additions Complete Home Remodeling Decks/Porches
Big Enough To Help~Small Enough To Care
952-461-4540
www.magnumconstructioncomp.com
Residential, Commercial, Homeowner Associations, and Property Managers
We specialize in all of your Repair Needs!
www.mrhandyman.com Member of the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce
Highland Home Services Inc. Remodeling ...Repair ... Design
CLEANING ! Country Touch Clean. Several years in business. Reliable/Trusting 612-483-1092 952-454-7591, Melanie. Home and Office Cleaning. Experienced, reliable, reasonable rates. A Clean House= Big smiles. Experienced, Responsible, References. 952-361-6237 Professional house cleaning at a great rate. Energetic, enthusiastic and ready to work. References, 952-445-8337
CONCRETE/MASONRY
CONCRETE/MASONRY
DCI Inc.
Lowell Russell Concrete
We are a very diverse company that has expertise in Driveways Patios Foundation repair Chimney restoration Stone fronts Outdoor fireplaces Floor staining, etc.... References- Fully insured
Feel free to text, call or Email andydciinc@gmail.com Andy, 612-221-1849
CONCRETE/MASONRY
952-758-7742
www.chconcretemn.com
www.highlandhomeservices.com
Steve Jenness
cell 612-418-2277 sjenness@integraonline.com
DECKS DECKS DECKS New Image Over 17 yrs in decks & porches. For deck do-it-yourselfers: framing & footings. www.newimage decks.com
Mike 952-442-1308
Builder's Edge Remodeling, Windows, Basements, Additions, Cabinets. Licensed. 952-492-3170
lic#20628802
BUILDING JC's Remodeling Co.
Decorative stamped concrete, Driveways, Concrete Firepits, Tear-out & replacement, Steps, Floating garage slabs, Swimming pool decks, Poured Wall Foundations & Flat work www.mnvalleyconcrete.com
Remodeling, basements, kitchen, bathrooms, decks, drywall/painting
Brick Work
Gerald Fugate, 18 yrs exp. lic#20636523CR Ins.
Stone Work
952-681-8013 www.jcsremodeling.com
CABINETRY KB Custom Cabinets Kitchens, Entertainment Centers, Bars, Built-ins Vanities, Counter Tops. 952-445-7790 S & S CUSTOM WOODWORKS. Quality Cabinets. Quality Service. 952-442-9887
CLEANING BUY IT SELL IT FIND IT
Free estimates/Insured
fax 952-447-1211
Lic#20219985 Ins
BUILDING
612-221-2181
30 years experience
! 952-239-4110 Bumble Bee Services Housecleaning. Insured www.bumblebeeservices.com
New Remodel Chimney Repairs Free Estimates Licensed Insured
Lebens Masonry
952-233-1099
DON WHERLEY MASONRY INC Decorative Concrete Additions - Patios Garage Floors Steps - Sidewalks Aprons - Driveways Stamped, Colored Exposed Aggregate
952-448-7037 Free Estimates
IRRIGATION
LANDSCAPING
#Priority Electric Inc. Licensed- Bonded- Insured. No job too small. 952-403-9200
Sprinkler Blow-outs $50. Residential & Commercial, Simply Green Inc. 952-484-6512
POWERTECH Electric. Local. Owner operated. Licensed, insured, clean. Rich: 952-292-8683
LANDSCAPING
612-275-2574. AJ's Tree & Lawn Service LLC. Trimming & removal. Licensed, insured.
FLOORING
www.staincrete.com
952-461-3710 info@staincrete.com
Monyok Masonry
• Block Foundations • New Additions, Repairs • Driveways • Patios • Steps • Garages • Pool Decks • Tear-out, Remove, Replace/New • Decorative • Colored, Stamped, Exposed Aggregate Free Estimates
From the Unique to the Ordinary... Specializing in drives, patios and imprinted, colored and stained concrete. Interior acid stained floors and counter tops.
ELECTRICAL
16 years in business Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios, Floors, Steps, Block Foundations, Brick Repairs, Footings Call Joe: 952-492-3671 MonConServ.com
Drapes, Blinds, Fabrics, Upholstery, Bedspreads. Lakes Interiors. 38 yrs. 952-447-4655.
DRIVEWAYS
ABOVE ALL HARDWOOD FLOORS & CARPET Floor Installation Sanding & Refinishing Carpet, Tile & Vinyl Installation Exceptional Quality Great Service
952-440-WOOD (9663)
Duffy’s •Floor refinishing & sanding •Real wood floors •Dustless refinishing •Water damage specialists •Board patching •Custom staining •Best quality •Best pricing •Most experience in your area •Family owned, 28 years • Free Estimates
www.duffyshardwoodfloors.com
Carpet & Vinyl Shop-At-Home Save $$
Driveways, Parking Lots
www.fonderscarpet.com
952-445-4056
952-447-5733
Landscape & Irrigation Services Block Walls, Paver Driveway, Patios X Drainage Correction X Lakeshore Restoration X Complete Irrigation Winterization X Aeration & Over Seeding X Dethatch & Fall Clean-Up
952-492-3160
Caola
Landscape Services 952 445-0663 X
Complete Landscaping Design, Build, Maintain
Water Problems resolved XSprinkler Systems XRock/Mulch/Edger XTrees & Shrubs XBrick Pavers XRetainingWalls Over 30 yrs of quality workmanship X
HEATING/AIR COND Heating, plumbing, remodel and repair, and replacement, new construction. 952-492-2440
R.D. & Associates Specialized Services Inc. • Tree Removal • Stump Grinding • Brush Chipping • Overgrown Areas Mowed • Excavating • Sand & Gravel • Crushed Limestone
952-445-7302 www.rdandassociates.com
Visit our website: www.caolalandscaping.com Credit Cards Accepted
Rock Engraving at Hermans
952-469-5713 952-426-2790
Radloff & Weber Blacktopping Inc.
~Since 1971~ Free Estimates
X Complete X Boulder,
HARDWOOD FLOORS
DRAPERIES
LAWNS ARE US C r e a t e s D i s t i n c t i v e O u td o o r L i v i n g
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
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ASSEMBLY 1st & 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
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
FT-Custodian, 2nd Shift at Shakopee Schools. Position may also require some day shift help. General cleaning as well as other duties. Full description and directions on how to apply can be found online by going to:
Full time Bookkeeper Duties inc. A/P, A/R, job costing, Reconciling bank recs, and financials. Accounting background a must. Please send resumes to: lori.horkey@ keylandhomes.com
House Aide $11.20/hr PT Weekend/Evening hours. Must have experience caring for elderly. Residential group home for 5-6 seniors. Community Assisted Living Shakopee. Call 952-4403955
Part-Time
Seasonal Positions
Part-Time Server Presbyterian Homes & Services - Castle Ridge in Eden Prairie is seeking a PT Server to join its team, working 4-8pm every other weekend & holidays. Qualifications: Ability to read, write, speak, & understand English & demonstrated compatibility with PHS' mission & operating philosophies. To apply please visit www.preshomes.org click on “Join Our Team” and search for Job ID 3307 or paste the following URL into your web browser, https://careerspreshomes.icims.com/ jobs/3307/job
Driver, paving experienced dump truck operator, class B+, clean driving & background records, immediate employment with 6 month term, 2 month full time-4 month weather dependent. Contact Craig 612369-5412
EMPLOYMENT Full-Time WORK FROM HOME! Put your faith first, Family second with an Opportunity to earn a Great income! 952-270-6190 Allure Salon looking for motivated, enthusiastic hair designer and nail technician to join our talented staff. 952-4963331, Bonnie www.escapetoallure.com Drivers: Medical transport. Exp'd. Days. 612747-3022.
www.teampersonnel.com
ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career Excellent Potential Fast Growth
www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/
Local Farmers Agent looking for receptionist. E-mail resume to: johanna.denger@ farmersagency.com
Casey's is looking for a friendly, energetic individual to be our Assistant Manager Donut Makers. Cashiers, & Pizza Makers various hours. No Experience necessary. Apply at: Casey's General Store, 300 County Rd. 40 E., Carver, MN 55316. 952-448-6092
Coldwell Banker Burnet Eden Prairie Irene: 952-949-4759 Rolland: 952-949-4724 EOE
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.
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
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
The Lutheran Home Campus is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
Maintenance Tech 6 Chart is a leading global supplier of standard and custom-engineered products and systems serving a wide variety of low-temperature and cryogenic applications. The company manufactures a broad line of cryogenic products for the purification, liquefaction, distribution, storage and application of gases such as helium, nitrogen, argon, oxygen, carbon dioxide, natural gas and other hydrocarbons for final use in a multitude of industrial, commercial and scientific applications. Chart's New Prague, MN manufacturing campus is a 30-acre site with over 275,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space. Chart has an immediate opening for a maintenance technician on the day shift. Primary responsibilities include troubleshooting, repair, and rebuilds of complex manufacturing and material handling equipment. Equipment includes but is not limited to vacuum pumps, mass spec machines, rollers, machine tools, presses, cranes, forklifts, and automatic production equipment. Perform periodic inspection of various shop equipment and tools. Installation of new equipment, building custom fixtures, performing necessary hookups, and other maintenance including electrical, plumbing, painting, and carpentry is required. When necessary, alter and modify facilities and equipment to conform to OSHA standards. Assist with the handling, labeling, and inspection of hazardous waste and storage area. Perform duties assigned during spills and emergencies involving hazardous waste and materials. The ideal candidate will possess a two-year technical degree combined with 3+ years of manufacturing experience. Knowledge of the following is a plus: hydraulics, electrical and electronics, automation equipment repair, crane servicing, vacuum technology, and general maintenance. The ability to troubleshoot and fix problems is a must. Candidate must have the ability to successfully complete work assignments with limited supervision. Chart provides a competitive compensation and benefits program. If interested, please send resume or fill out application with attention to Jamie Malecha, HR Administrator:
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Full-Time Laundry Aide Full-Time and Part-Time Nursing Assistants Part-Time LPN/RN Part-Time Food Service Worker For additional information or to apply online, visit The Lutheran Home Association website at www.tlha.org or call (952) 873-2164. An Equal Opportunity Employer
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
Chart Inc. 407 7th St. NW, New Prague, MN 56071
LABORER Mudjacking company needs reliable, hard working individual to fill laborer position. Start immediately. 40+ hrs/wk. No experience necessary. $11/hour. Savage: 612-919-6559 Tax Preparer Seasonal Chaska CPA firm seeking an experienced, fulltime seasonal tax preparer. Pay based on experience. Flexible hours. Send Resume to: cpa@dha-cpa.com or fax 952-448-2705.
Part-Time Ace Daycare & Learning Center is looking for 2 P/T qualified teachers. M-F 4pm-8pm. E-mail resume to: acedaycarelearning center@gmail.com Catering Food Service at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Looking for reliable people with a flexible schedule, preferrable to have previous food service experience, but not required. Competitive pay. Email payne189@umn.edu to apply. Part time. Custodial / Maint. Ice Rink P.T. Seasonal $9.00/hr weekday evening and weekend hours avail. Includes ice resurfacing, run skate shop, general maint. Apply at Chaska Community Center Front Desk, 1661 Park Ridge Dr, Chaska MN 55318 Do U like cleaning homes? Cleaner and strong vacuum person wanted. Tues-Fri, 93pm. 952-443-4751 Front Desk/ Night Auditimmediate opening. Hotel experience required. Apply in person: Best Western Hotel, 511 S. Marschall Rd., Shakopee. Local Bookstore hiring FT/PT positions. See www.BooksMN.com for more information.
Human Service Technician Divine House, Inc. Is currently accepting applications for our Chaska area site. This site has four male residents living in a residential home. A Part position available including every other weekend, afternoon/evenings and overnight shifts are available. Experience working with people with disabilities or background in medical field experience helpful but not necessary. Apply online at divinehouse.org or Divine House Inc 328 5thSt. SW Willmar, MN 56201 EOE Immediate PT Openings Excellent Pay Flexible FT/PT Customer sales/svc No exp needed will train All ages 17+ Conditions apply Call Now: 952-746-8999
NAR's .7 fte – all shifts 5 p.m – 9 p.m. Please apply online at: www.stgertrudes shakopee.org EEOC
Newspaper Route: Weekday/Weekend Routes now avail. Bloomington area. Must be 18 yrs. & have own vehicle. (952) 451-8188 NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR No experience Necessary will train Starting wage $13.25 per 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
TRANSPORTATION
All-Terrain Vehicles
EOE
Reimbursed Senior Volunteer Position: Senior Corps is seeking volunteers 55+ yrs willing to help others as friendly visitors in their homes & with outings to the community. Tax-free stipend, mileage reimbursement and other benefits. Contact 651310-9447. kate.neuhaus@lssmn.org www.mnseniorcorps.org Rug Binder/Sewer. Chaska rug manufacturer has an immediate opening for a rug binder/ sewer. Qualified candidates must have sewing experience, attention to detail and be able to lift light rugs. Competitive pay. Please contact Susan @952-448-9602. Southwest Eye Care is seeking a PT scribe/receptionist for our growing Chaska office. Duties include assisting doctors with data entry/charting, scheduling appointments, checking in patients, answering phones, insurance billing. Hours include evenings and 1 Saturday/month. Previous experience in a medical setting preferred. E-mail resume to: info@southwesteyecare.net or Fax to 952-466-3936. StarTribune Newspaper Carrier Needed immediately Shakopee & rural Waconia Weekend routes. For further information see our website at; www.Chaskadelivery.com
$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
LearningRx in Savage continues to grow! If you have a passion to help students excel, consider joining the LearningRx team of cognitive trainers! LearningRx uses clinically proven techniques to get to the root cause of learning struggles and help students excel academically. 10-25 hours/week. Great pay plus bonus! To learn more visit www.learningrx.com Interested parties send cover letter and resume torich@learningrx.net
www.chandepot.com To fill out an application
2000 Polaris Sportsman 500. Green, H.D. Winch Rear basket. Like new Tires Rides-Drives Perfect. Great condition $2,750. 952-215-5421
Polaris Xplorer 300 4X4 1999 with plow, gun rack, tote box. Starts and runs great. Gently used. $2400 952-3888456
Boats/Motors
1973 14' Alumacraft boat/ trailer, 15 HP Johnson motor. Needs carb work. Trolling motor/ battery, steering console. $1,125/BO. 952-448-3128
1979 Mark Twain 17' Runabout, trailer, 115 HP Mercury. Power tilt, swim step, custom canvas seats/carpet. Registered 2013, $1,999. 612-590-1595
1992 Vibo 21' Hexagon pontoon. Low hrs. 2 motors. '96 Merc 90HP + 9.9. Marine radio. Trailer. Clean. $9,500. 612720-2262
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LANDSCAPING
MOVING/STORAGE
ODD JOBS
MOVING?
Bruce Mackenthun Does It All! WindowDoor- Deck specialist! Professional services. 952-270-9166. Lic #20452534 Ins. www.brucedoesitall.com
You Call - We Haul Retaining Walls, Concrete & Paver Drives, Patio & Walks, Boulder walls, & much more!
952-292-2261 Premiere One Landscapes #1 Schieber Outdoor Services LawncareLandscaping. Commercial Residential. Senior Discount. Joe: 952-2924445
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
Completely Enclosed Truck Very Reasonable Rates
952-758-2552 We Haul Moving New Prague
ODD JOBS
Free estimates
952-496-1365
Core Aeration $59 Residential/Commercial
952-440-1131 Turfboys.com
iMarketplace.mn to place or view ads
PROFESSIONAL, PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE 28 YEARS OF TRADE EXPERIENCE
LOW HOURLY RATES, TELL ME WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD AND WE WILL MAKE A DEAL!
Quality Remodeling and Home Repairs A Minnesota Greenstar Qualified contractor
kevin@hmwhome.com www.hmwhome.com
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
PAINT/WALLPAPER “Bill's Painting” Exterior/ Interior/ Decks. 29 yrs/ guaranteed work. 10% scheduling discount. 952-448-6633/ 952-220-1090
Breimhorst Painting. Interior/ Exterior. Insured. Albie: 952-261-2234
PLASTER/DRYWALL
S.R. PAINTING:
18 yrs. exp. Insured. Commercial/Residential. Interior/Exterior. Wood finishing, Enameling, Custom Texturing, Water Damage, Wallpaper Removal. Deck Refinishing. Quality conscious perfectionist! Estimates/Consultation
Steve Ries, 612-481-8529
Ext. painting Honest fair pricing. 25 yr. exp. 952913-7808
Bob Wagner (952) 686-4833 www.bobshandymanservices.com for available services and rates. Fully Insured
(612)867-8287
Contracts
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Handyman Ser vices
References, Lic & Ins Mn Lic. 20632058 Kevin Hayes
Schmidt and Son Lawn Care Aerating Leaf clean-up Mowing for 2012
Ken's HANDYMAN SERVICE Repairs, Installations & Home Improvements. Call Ken: 952-445-1836
PAINT/WALLPAPER
Why Wait Roofing LLC 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
Quality Interior Painting. Reliable, Professional, Experienced. 952-334-0977 Jerry Fehn
PLASTER/DRYWALL
Storm damage repairs Defective shingle claims Family owned & operated Thousands of satisfied customers Professional and Courteous Lic# 20632183
Roofing/ Additions New Construction Siding/ Windows Locally owned 20 + Years Jim's Cell: 612-859-4618 Mike's Cell: 612-859-4620
Major credit cards accepted
Regal Enterprises, Inc. Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Insurance work. Since 1980. regalenterprisesinc.net 952-201-4817
Discounted fabrics... drapes, bedspreads, residential/ commercial. 38 years' experience. 952-447-4655
WINDOWS
Let us know how we can earn your business. (952)873-6078 Roofing Windows OSiding ORemodeling O
Best Drywall LLC Serving SW Metro 18 yrs. Small crew/no subs/ painting. New Const/ Basements/ Repair. BBB Reg/Ins/Free Est. All work guaranteed Mic 612-685-0476 bestdrywallminnesota.com
952-496-0921 Lic. 4960
EGRESS WINDOW & WELLS Free Estimates
952-492-3160
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Point your way to Classifieds. 952-345-3003
Locally Owned & Operated Licensed & Insured #20631439
“Fall” into some great
952-492-3842 952-412-4718(cell)
Schedule your Fall painting now!
952-474-6258
UPHOLSTERY
KREUSER ROOFING, INC.
Monnens Custom Builders
Free Estimates Ins/ Bonded
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
ROOFING
ROOFING MJ Painting Interior/ Exterior painting & staining. 952-445-2904 Marvin Jeurissen
*A and K PAINTING*
Ext/Int Paint/ Stain ~Carpentry/ Repair~
ROOFING
deals. 651-480-3400 sundanceexteriors.com 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!
•Roofing •Siding •Windows
952-882-8888 Call today for your Free Inspection! Family Owned & Operated www.capstonebros.com Lic# 20609967
For all of your Classified needs, call 952-345-3003 or iMarketplace.mn (place an ad or view all ads on this website)
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Motorcycles
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Sporting Goods
Cars
Swim raft, 8'x10' cedar, very good condition, $400. 612-385-1100
1998, Bayliner Capri Fish & Ski boat, 19 ft. 135HP. Inboard, stored inside. Excellent condition $6900. 952-4126417
94 Starcraft, 17ft. Aluminum. Walleye, Bass ½ Console 75hp. Mariner & 8hp. Kicker. $6500. 612-554-6725 or
1996 Itasca Suncruiser Motorhome. Class A, 39'. Excellent condition, shedded at all times/ winterized. Loaded! 29,300 actual miles. $35,000/BO. 507-6656019
2004 41' SportsCoach Elite. Fully equipped. 23,000K. Well-maintained. 3 slides. $100,000. 952-797-6264
2003 Harley Softtail Deuce Anniversary model. 5500 miles. $13,000. 952-447-4280
CASH$$ We buy guns SPORTS STOP Shakopee 952-445-5282
Hydro Stream Vegas. 20'. 200 HP+++. Complete restoration. 5 passenger. A real head turner! $8,900 or all trades welcome. 952215-5421 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
2006 Crestliner Lsi Angler 2285. Lots of extras. 60 HP Mercury 4 stroke and dual axle trailer. 763-360-6251
Campers Travel Trailers
1991 Fleetwood Southwind Motorhome, Class A, 33ft. Only 38k miles! Smooth runner, fully loaded, sleeps 6, hydraulic leveler, $10,500, 612-669-4172
1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36' motorhome, great condition, sleeps 6, 60,000 miles, $31,900 or best offer. Call Gary at 952492-1129.
2001 Camper, 32', 5th wheel 2 slideouts, golfcart, shed $14,500. Excellent condition. Parked on beautiful wooded lot in Zumbrota, 612-720-8683/ 612-5990184
2007 27' Colorardo RL 5th Wheel, 2 Slide $29,500 or best offer. 507-934-4834 M-F after 5:30
Storage/Vehicles INDOOR/ OUTDOORBoat, RV, etc. storage. Josh: 612-221-0275
Sporting Goods
bsehlers3242@gmail.com
2001, 17ft. Starcraft, 90HP, Mercury. Excellent condition. $9,000 952-890-2630
Honda style 2007 JMST 250cc Scooter. 1329 miles, original owner, 80 mpg, 4 stroke 2 passenger, $2900.00, call Ray 952-402-9110
27' 2007 Palomino Thoroughbred, 1 slide out, triple bunk, queen bed sleeps 7-8. $15,500. Call Mitch 612-325-7365
2004 Harley FXST Softail 24,000 miles. Extras too much to list. Call for details. $8,800. 952836-6773 EZ-GO Gas Golf Cart with Rear Seat. White with White Top and Seats. $2195. 952-2390446
Motorcycles
1994 Harley Heritage Softtail, 26300k, all service records avail, extra set of pipes. $7500. Call Mike @ 612-309-6737
2000 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster, wife's bike, never rode, must go. 1300 miles, Lots, lots of extras, mint! $7000. 952-890-0905
Cars Auto Accessories $$ Paid for Junkers/ Repairables FREE TOW. Immediate pickup. Serving Carver/ Scott counties. 952-220-TOWS, 24/7 $$ Wanted $$ JUNK CARS Viking Auto Salvage 651-460-6166
5'x10' enclosed utility trailer, $1100. 612-8592015
Turn your TRASH into CASH!
2005 black Yamaha R6, 6,000 miles. Yoshimurd customized exhaust. With OEM cover & tank bra. $5,500. 952-3610142
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
Schedule your Garage Sale ad today! For $25 (25 words) your sale will run in 10 publications and will also appear on Garage Sale Mapping in our newspaper websites. Call: 952-345-3003 or classified@swpub.com
Place an ad! 25 words for $25 | online mapping Call (952) 345-3003
GARAGE SALES AUCTIONS Belle Plaine Sales Thursday, Friday, Sept 29-30, Saturday, Oct. 1 9am-6pm 222 N. Ash St., Belle Plaine Estate sale. Many antiques Jewelry. Assorted tools. Cash only, no checks
Chanhassen Sales Downsizing Sale Thursday 9/29, Friday 9/30 85pm. Furniture, rugs, tools, baby items. Tons of HH. New and used bedding, misc. 7402 Laredo Dr. Garage Sale- crystal glasses, carpets, metalframed pool, baby/ kids items, kids bikes, scooter, toys, tricycle, crib, costumes, Princess dresses. 9/30, 10/1, 9am-3pm. 8123 Marsh Dr.
Chanhassen Sales
Chaska Sales
Eden Prairie Sales
Eden Prairie Sales
Prior Lake Sales
Shakopee Sales
Shakopee Sales
HUGE GARAGE SALE! Thurs-Fri-Sat. 9/29-30, 10/1, 8am-5pm. Antiques, tools, appliances, snowmobiles, ATV, HH, movies, bikes, furniture, snowboards, clothing, electronics. 610 W. 96th St. RAIN OR SHINE!
Huge Baby Garage Sale Friday 9/30 2-7pm, Saturday 10/1 9-noon. Baby clothes, newborn24mo, toys, swingset, misc. Items like new! 2807 Spyglass Drive
Friday/ Saturday 9-3010-1. MULTI FAMILY! (8-6pm) Sofa/loveseat, furniture, HH, clothes, (some women plus) Bikes, records, dishes, books, much more! 18830 Partridge Circle
Thurs/Fri/Sat Sept 29Oct 1, 8am to 5pm. 11801 Boulder Bay Rd, Eden Prairie. Multi-family sale. Clothing- infant to adult, Housewares, Books, Baby items.
HUGE Garage Sale: Thurs., 9/29, 12noon5pm. Fri., 9/30, 10am5pm. Sat., 10/1, 10am3pm. Furniture, antiques, collectibles, videos, books, clothes, HH, much more! 6160 W. 154th St.
Garage Sale Thursday 9/29- Saturday 10/1 85pm. HH items, Lots of Misc, Lots of Clothes. 2621 Hauer Trail
Thursday - Friday 10/6, 10/7 8am-5pm. House Hold Items, Clothes, Games, Cd's, XBox games, Xmas, A lot of misc. 1189 S. Monroe Street
MULTI FAMILY! Thursday 9/29, Friday 9/30 85pm. Saturday 10/1 8noon. Bikes, sporting goods, books, toys, games, clothing, HH items. Misc. 8123 Stone Creek Dr.
Chaska Sales CHASKA HUGE MOVING SALE, 848 Newberry Lane. Fri 9/30 8a-5p & Sat 10/1 9a-3p | HH, Women's petite (6-10), tools, antiques, furniture, LOTS of craft, knitting, crotchet & supplies, yarn galore! Wed-Thurs-Fri. 9/28-2930, 8am-6pm. Furniture (modern- antique), HH, games, books, pictures, old crates. 149 WOODLAND DR
Multi-family sale. Sat. Oct. 1, 8:00– 4:00pm Furniture, Holiday decorations, Big & Tall Men's Clothing, lots of Misc. 2370 Schoolmaster Drive, Jonathan Thurs-Fri-Sat., 9/29-30, 10/1, 9am-5pm. MultiFamily Sale: toys, clothing, books, HH. Boat/ motor (1957) 5.5 HP Johnson & trailer. Decor. 1318 VALLEY ST.
Eden Prairie Sales Multi-Family: HH, ladies, mens, boys clothes & shoes. Much misc. Wed, 9/28, 4-7pm, Thurs-Fri, 9/29-30, 9am6pm. 11308 Entrevaux Drive
Moving Sale 9/29,9/30, 10/1. 8-4pm. No previews. 45 years of collectibles, stuffed animals, antiques, tools, old electronics. Much more. 16211 Alpine Way Sat. Oct. 1, 2011 8am3pm. 17208 Duck Lk Tr. EP Yard sale. Children's toys. TV. Children's books. One day sale! Thurs, Fri. & Sat. 9/2910/1 9am-5pm 15480 CANYON RIDGE. MOVING! Lots of Furniture. Woodworking Tools/Supplies. Pianos/Music. Appliances. Computers. Office. Garden/Patio. Seasonal. A & C. Fabric, and more!
Jordan Sales Sat. 10/1/2011 8-6 Multi Family Garage Sale. Everything must go! One day sale! Rain or shine (Held in Shed)! Tons of cheap stuff! 506 E 230th Street, Jordan (1 mile south of Cty Rd 8 and Hwy 13)
Moving Sale Thursday 9/29, Friday 9/30, Saturday 10/1, 8-5pm. Furniture, childrens clothes, lots of misc. 3021 Limerick St
Geneva's Daughter Occasional Sale. At the Hub of Jordan, 231 S. Broadway. Thurs, Oct 6th, 10am-5pm. Fri, Oct Sat, Oct 7th 10-8pm, 8th 8am-5pm.
Pole Shed Sale! Thur,9/29, Fri,9/30, Sat 10/1 8am-5pm Floral supplies, HH, tvs, girls/adult clothing, much more! Come check us out! 17490 Mushtown Road (Next to Ryan's Park)
Thursday, Friday, Saturday Sept 29th to Oct 1st 9am-5pm. 625 Hooper Ct, Jordan. Garage sale. Drum set, Speakers. Washer. Tools Tools Tools. Sofa. Household items
Sales, 5433 & 5451 Crossandra St. Vintage & Antiques, HH, children & adult clothing. Toys, American Girl, Large wine rack, misc. 9/29- 10/1. 9am-5pm
Downsizing Sale! Large and small appliances, electronics, TVs, power tools, lawn tools, furniture, clothing, books, HH. Home décor. Thurs.-Sat. 9/29-10/1, 84. 1256 Quincy Circle. Empty Nester Clean-out Fri. 9/30 8am-6pm, Sat10/1 8am-3pm. Dish/ glassware, movies (VHS), CDs, books, puzzles, paintings/pictures, figurines, golf, roller blades, toboggan, canoe paddles, sleeping bags, cot, trombone, saxophone, trumpet, luggage, printers, bench grinder, drill press, tools, file cabinet, wheelchair, lots more miscellaneous, priced to sell. 2012 Groveland Way. Cash only. No early birds Garage Sale: Clothes, craft items, many misc items. Thurs-Fri., 10/67, 9am-5pm. 910 S. Shumway St.
Victoria Sales Thursday September 29th 9-5pm, Friday September 30th, 9noon. Furniture, Patio Sets, Household goods, Accents, cloths, books, lots more. 8475 Duck Trail, Victoria
Having a Boutique? Call ........
952-3 345-3 3003
Place an ad for as low as $25.
powered by Print/online package can be renewed until auto sells, all for the best deal price of $39. To place your ad, go to www.imarketplace.mn/autos or call (952) 345-3003.
Cars
1968 T-Bird, 429 automatic, new gas tank, tires, fuel pump, sending unit, brakes. Runs. Needs Restoration. Asking $1500. 952-448-2015
1972 rare triple black 'Cuda, with high compression 340 HP. 727 slapstick tranny. Posirearend, PS, bucket seats, Recession reduced!! $42,500. 612804-4074
Cars
1976 Chevy Nova hatchback, 305 AT, new tires & exhaust. Runs/ drives great, fun car to drive! $3,000/BO. 952447-8169
1976 Classic Cadillac Convertible. Low mileage. 8 cyl. 440 engine. Complete facts available by calling. 559-435-3751
Cars
1989 Volvo 240DL. 118K, AT, CD, New tires, battery, tabs, and more. 4 cyl, provides great gas mileage. $2500. 952-440-2469
1998 Dodge Stratus, 6 cyl, AT. 156K. $1,500. 952-445-6173
Cars
2000 Jaguar XJR. Well maintained. $9700 Silver and black interior, 83,000 miles. Call 612655-6680
2003 Jetta TDI 5-Speed manual. Up to 57/mpg hwy. 125,000 plus miles 1 owner. Excellent condition $7300. 612-8400884
Quit Idling. Put your car search in drive!
Trucks
1964 Chevy C20, 350 engine, 350 auto tranny, every bolt, nut, part replaced, or sandblasted and painted. 8K. REDUCED- $12,500. 952913-7808
2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 Ext. Cab. 77,XXX perfect cond. Loaded, leather, Bose, 6Disc, Topper and many xtras. $15,700 B/O 612-2030804
Sport Util Vehicles
2002 Ford Expedition, original owner, 4.6 liter, A/C, 6CD, third row seat, no accidents, runs, looks very good. $5,700. 952-270-8292
Vans
2000 Ford Windstar LX 7 Passenger Van, 133,349 Miles. $2,250. 6 Cyl Engine, Automatic Runs and drives great. Craig 952-368-9689
For all of your Classified needs, call 952-345-3003 or iMarketplace.mn (place an ad or view all ads on this website)
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Now you can post an unlimited number of ads to Thriftmart, our free-ads marketplace. Go to www.imarketplace.mn/thriftmart to place your ad, or call (952) 345-3003. (A telephone surcharge applies if you call.) And now businesses can use Thriftmart, too!
1000 gallon LP tank. $1000. or best offer. 952-445-1713 16"x24" steel square and 24". Polycast level, $6. 952-447-4961 16hp, Murray, garden tractor w/36" thrower, 42" mowing. $450. 952496-3440 2 boxes, CCI Blazer 38 special ammo. $24. 952-240-1025 2 galllons, Behr's, lightoak, semi transparent deck stain, $10. 612419-3998 2 recliners, metal/ tile end/ cocktail tables, $250/ all, 952-423-5333 2-235-65-R17 Michelin ltx/as tires rims. Fits 2002 Jeep. $250. 612867-6979 3, tiered cement outdoor waterfalls fountain, with bears. $175. 507-3648849 5 pc leather sectional, new. $500. b/o 952-2008767 75 gal. aquarium complete mixed african cichlids. $325. o/bo. 952215-2277 Air hockey table. Works good. Asking $40. Chaska 612-865-3418 Allstar Converse womens size 8. New, $20. 952-201-9989 Antique tool chest. $100. 952-934-6846 Appliances, new Cusinart ice cream maker. Oster breadmaker. $60. 952-220-7645 Bath vanity (cherry) w/31"x22" granite top new, $130. 952-4455656 Bed, twin mattress, nightstand. Ikea Hemnes, white. $200. 952-465-2814 Bedroom set, headboard queen frame. Dresser w/mirror, $300. 952-220-5051 Binoculars, Bushnell sportview, 8/40, 473' @1000 yards. $25. 952975-0532 Black Lab puppy looking for a loving home. $75. 952-334-5604 Black Lab, 8 wks, female, shots, purebred, $200/BO, 952-445-4077 Free blk lab/pitbull puppy, 612-360-3215
Black plastic landscape pond, 50 gal. $10. 612730-4965 Bowflex Power Pro, great condition with several attachments. $300. 651-717-5538 Browning, automatic shotgun. A5 12 gage 2 3/4". $325. 612-2804091 Butcher block, maple. 30"x25"x1.5" thick. $65. 952-448-3699 Carrom Sports 6' Air powered hockey game table, $150. 612-7416870 Cat, Tuxedo, 5yrs.,litter trained, family cat, with supplies. Free. 952-9564704 Chaise lounge contemporary and comfortable. Great condition, $300. 612-275-8699 China, set of 8, Noritake, Blythe pattern $100. 612-382-4680 Couch 2 matching chairs, tuscan colors, excellent condition, $200, 952-233-5121
Door, new, 33.5". Six panel solid maple. Finished, $150. 952-4480574 Duck decoys, greenheads, drakes, hens, carrying bag. $60 952445-8545 Electronics: DVD player and VHS with remote, hookup. $30. 952-2207645 EZ Up 8x8 shelter with tables. $75. 952-9069009 Flambeau Pintail decoys, new, 9 hens, 9 drakes. $40. 612-7562965 Folding Chairs, Samsonite, (12), $35, 612803-1212 FP loving family doll house, lots of accessories! $75. 952-4472584 Free, indoor female cat. 3yrs spayed declawed blk/brn. Accessories 952-440-6094 Freezer, Sears, 6 cu ft, half-size, upright, $45. 952-443-2506 Gaming chair, barely used, $50. 952-4652814 Garden trailor, $250. Call 952-949-1095
Craftsman 18in like new chain saw. $75. Call 952-949-1095 Craftsman workbench, back panels, pegboards. H-40" D-24" W60". $175. 952-2001996 Cub Cadet tracktor, 42" mower, 36" snow blower. $400, 952-447-5355 Cub Scout Bear and Wolf handbooks, new $20. 612-845-5324 Cub Scout sz large youth shirt. Like new $15. 612-845-5234 Desk chair, green fabric, excellent condition. $25, cash, Call 952-4455446 Desk chair, w/arms, rolling base, fully adjustable, $40. 952-9750532 Desk, metal, formica top. 30X60". 5 drawer. $25. 952-452-6523 Diamond plate aluminum toolbox, fits fullsize truck. $135. 612867-6979 Dining chairs, 4, oak, wood highback, studs $30. Cash/pickup 952882-4919 Flute, purchased from Schmitt Music. $150 952-913-7713
German pup, purebred akc 12 weeks. Vets shots, $400. 952-6819100 German shepherd puppy. $500. 952-873-2075
32,875
Price to Public
Pottery Barn Bunny Nursery: 5' rug round, quilt, $300. 612-3875549 PR4300 Buckhorn rifle 50 cal. new in box. $110, 952-447-5355 Propane tanks, 2 100 lbs. $40 952-445-3520
Reloading tools, shotguns, rifle: bench, scale, components. $150. 952-440-3418 Reptile tank 18"x17"x36 accessories included. U pickup, $10. 952-4700652 Revolver 44mag Virginian Dragoon. 71/2 SS barrel $350. 952-4405300 Rosetta Stone spanish V3 homeschool edition. Level 1-5. $248.95. calhounbk@gmail.com Savage, medium mutt, needs forever home, friendly, FREE. Call: (269)832-0372 Schumacher 6/12 volt battery charger. 1.3 amps, $15. 952-4013786 Sectional couch, 2 footrests. Excellent condition, like new. $500. 952-445-2801 Shotgun Remington 870 Express 16ga pump. Like new! $200. 952250-2083 Shotgun shell reloader, MEC 600 Jr., 20 ga. $50 952-445-8545 Small stool, $8. Call 952-237-2010
PS2, game. Smackdown vs raw, $5. 612730-4965 Puppy Mom YorkiPoo Dad CairnePoo 6weeks old. $250- $350. 952649-0888 Quickie, wheelchair, $50. Steve 952-4450213 Rabbit, white, m/n, accessories, litter trained $20. 952-440-6888 Refrigerator freezer 18 cf, light yellow. Works great. $75. 952-6497936
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’08 FORD TAURUS SEL Black, 31,914 Miles, #15931D
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New Silverado Ext. Cab WAS
$41,490 $35,569
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-Includes Rebate
(0% Finance Plus $1,000 Available)
17,995
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Navi, DVD, Dk. Cherry, 31,177 Miles, #16128A
31,995
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$27,369 -Includes Rebate
(0% Finance Plus $1,000 Available)
’05 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 EXT ’09 HONDA PILOT TOURING 4WD ’08 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LTD 4x4, Red, 29,805 Miles, #15672A
$20,573 -Includes Rebate
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White wicker bedroom chair and nightstand. $100. 612-877-1946 Wilsons leather jacket. Like new, size M $25. 952-447-3952 Windows 7 Home, retail version. Brand new, sealed, $145. calhounbk@gmail.com Womens Hilary Radley Alpaca winter coat. Sz 6. $50. 952-401-3786 Wooden shelf, 24x24 $15. 952-237-2010
Treadmill, Primefit 115v. $75. 952-492-5741
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Subpanel loadcenter. New. Cutler-Hammer, main lug, 12 pole. $25. 952-448-0574 Sunbanker multi-gym, weight bench with resistance bands. $100. 952448-3455 Sunbeam gas grill with side burner. $25. 952448-3455 Table lamps 2, 26" high, 75 watts, $30. 952-3689718 Table small, wood, white + 2 chairs, $50. 952-401-8976 Technics "X-tended Range" speakers unlimited, $100. o/bo. 952934-2836 Tickets, 2 Roger Daltrey 10/4 $270. Mainfl. Sold out. 612-237-3907
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SSGas stove apartment size. 19.25 wide, solidstate ignition, $400. 952-496-3440 Stroller, Graco. Excellent condition $35. cash, pickup. 952-882-4919
New Equinox AWD New Chevy Malibu
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Sofa, french prov., 8 ft, good condition. $75. 952-474-5028 Spinning wheel, antique. Good condition $100. 612-242-2007
WAS
#15954
Toddler bed, excellent condition. Mattress and beddings included. $75 klevenjoel@gmail.com Tricycle, Radio Flyer, excellent condition! $40 952-461-3508 Trombone, Holton good condition. $200 or best offer. 612-816-0356 Trombone-Bach for student. Gently used/ good condition. $350. b/o. 952-484-3731 Twin bed with box spring. Oak headboard. $25. 952-934-8050 Twin captain bed, pale wood, excellent condition, $100. b/o. 612-5181836 Twin loft bed with dresser, desk. Good condition, $300. 612-7083200 Ty clubby 2 kit, $5. Call 952-237-2010 Whirlpool washer/ dryer, $200/ set. 952-454-1168
New Camaro N amaro oC Convertible onver tible
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WAS
Small child's rocker 21"Hx11"W, red. Good condition, $12. 952-4474961 Snowblower, 2-stage, Toro 1028lxe PowerMax, $350. good condition. 612-749-2536
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Nintendo ds lite red with case. Barely used, $75. 612-275-8699 Oak dining table 48" 68". Oval, four chairs. $500. 612-387-5549 Old Navy monkey costume, 2pc, 12-24 mos. $10. 952-233-2121 P90X workout by Beachbody. 13 DVDs. Brand new. $64.99. calhounbk@gmail.com Piano grand needs service and tuning $500, can deliver 952-4454177 Pilates Bench FREE. Works like new. 952270-3357 Pop/snack vending machine. Like new, must sell. $500. b/o 952-4797456 Portable bed, (folding), $30, 612-803-1212
Refrigerator Whirlpool, almond, 20.6 cu-ft. $200. Good condition. 952-884-3145 Refrigerator, side/side white 69x36, great shape. Pick up, $100. 952-492-5596 Refrigerator, side-byside, brand new icemaker, $250, 952-454-1168
MPG
(0% 60 Mo. Finance Available)
PRE-OWNED OWNER CARE
New, infrared space heater. Warranty. 3in1 humidifier/air purifier. $329. 763-516-5594
Mercury, outboard motor 1950's, 5hp. $125. 952-934-6069 Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac. Brand new, sealed. $74.95 calhounbk@gmail.com Microsoft Office Professional 2010, retail version. Brand new. $348.99 calhounbk@gmail.com Minnesota Vikings locker room gift card. $300. Value/sell $250. 952215-8707
Home gym by Weider $130. or b/o. Teresa 952-221-7924 Lawn Sweeper 38” AgriFab, $40, 952-496-0231
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Mirror, oval shape, 26H x18W, ornate gold frame. $30. 952-9750532 Muffler & Sidestep. 1998 Ford F150 ext cab. $50. 612-877-1946 New, 7", ceramic Halloween pumpkin, with candle. $5. 952-2401025. New, infrared heater with humidifier and air purifier. $329. 763516-5594
Ladies, studded leather jacket. M, $100. 952457-1001 Large, MGD neon bar light, $125. 952-4571001 Leather sofa, love seat, gray, excellent, $125. 952-474-5028 LH Mens, AMF golf clubs, $50. or b/o. 612201-8183 Livingroom set. Sofa, love seat, wingback chair, tables. $500. 952-447-4353
Girls bike, 20 inch, pink. good condition. $25. 612-518-1836 Glass topped patio table, 6 chairs, pads. Green $150. 952-4925596 Halloween crocodile over the head outfit, 1224 mos. $5. 952-2332121 Handcrafted deck chair, cedar and hardwood. $65. Call: 952-3615401 Handcrafted rocking chair, cedar and hardwood. $65. Call: 952361-5401 Heywood-Wakefield Victorian wicker rocker. Needs some restoration $100. 952-934-0532
New Buick Lacrosse WAS
Ice maker, Scottsman cm500 large capacitylike new. $500. 952649-7936 IKEA corner desk in perfect condition, $50. 952-201-9989 Inflatable floating mattress Sevylor. 7', 84” diameter, $50. 952-9750532 Insanity workout by Beachbody. 10 DVDs. Brand new. $70. calhounbk@gmail.com John Deere mower. JS46. New. Retail $499. asking $375. 612-7083200 Junior hippo rh golf clubs, $40. or b/o. 612201-8183 Keyboard, Yamaha and stand. New, huge song database. $125, 612386-0444 Kitchen island w/stainless steel top. Great condition, $100. b/o. 952-217-4068 Kitchen stove, 4 burner, white, free u-haul, 952474-4814 Kitten, free adorable. Calico, tabby, orange. 952-445-7858 Ladies golf clubs, full set w/bag and covers. $299. 612-382-4680
Silver, 28,399 Miles, #15790A
26,995
$
’08 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT
#15751
’06 PONTIAC TORRENT AWD
Silverstone, 34,946 Miles, #15302A
20,995
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#15809A
11,995
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’10 CHEVY CAMARO RS
’09 CHEVY COLORADO CREW LT 4X4
’09 BUICK LUCERNE CXL
’05 CHEVY TAHOE LT
’05 HONDA CR-V EX 4WD
’08 PONTIAC G6
Dk. Blue, 14,040 Miles, #16061A
Deep Ruby, 31,016 Miles, #15985A
Blue, 55,694 Miles, #5855
DVD, #16118A
Sahara Sand, #15972A
Silver, 43,611 Miles, #5798
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’09 PONTIAC VIBE 1.8L
’05 MAZDA TRIBUTE 3.0
’05 CHEVY AVALANCHE CREW LT Z71
’04 BUICK PARK AVE 3.8
’07 FORD F-150 SC XLT 4X4
’08 CHEVY IMPALA LT
Mystic Blue, 37,330 Miles, #16160A
RedÀre, 89,381 Miles, #16167A
4x4, Pewter, 101,306 Miles, #16033C
White, 71,144 Miles, #16100A
White, 71,768 Miles, #15855A
Gold Mist, 64,154 Miles, #16040A
13,995
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Did you know? According to Marie Wittenberg’s book, “Eden Prairie Pioneers,” “Before there were Eden Prairie Police, constables were the law.” “The Eden Prairie Police Department began in 1973 with only six officers who were chosen from 300 applicants. They had a budget of $123,948 and each officer worked an average of 40 unpaid overtime hours per month.
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The event included more than 300 runners and walkers.
Largest response yet for Alma Mater Trotter More than 500 people were in attendance during Saturday’s Alma Mater Trotter 5K, including 110 student volunteers and 305 runners and walkers. The crisp fall day helped turnout for the Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools’ fundraising event, which included a 5K run around Aerie Stadium and Round Lake Park and a onemile kids fun run.
“The police department was located upstairs at the Central Fire Station on the southeast corner of Mitchell Road and Highway 5. Eden Prairie Fire Chief Ray Mitchell donated the space. Located next to them in the same building was Public Works. “By 1990, the police department created its own 911 dispatch system, which was previously done by the Richfield Police Department.” The department moved to its current location on Mitchell Road when the city bought the current City Center building in 1994. Source: Eden Prairie News archives.
This date in EP history Sept. 28, 1906 – John W. Clark arrives back from the Yukon after mining for gold for eight years. Source: “Eden Prairie Book of Days” by Ernie Shuldheiss
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Volunteers cheer on the participants of Saturday’s Alma Mater Trotter at Aerie Stadium. The event had more than 110 student volunteers alone.
The Oct. 3, 1991, issue of the Eden Prairie News reported that Homecoming King John Pike and Queen Joanie Roettger, both seniors, reigned over the festivities at Eden Prairie High School.
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EPHS teacher Pam Skaar-Meier dressed as Harry Potter for the run.
Eden Prairie cheerleaders, bedecked in an array of costumes, led football fans in a school song at a Pep Fest. “School spirit, however, did not lead the team to victory. The Eagles suffered a 52-6 loss to Hutchinson.” Source: Eden Prairie News archives.
Philip Holmen, a trumpet player, was among the pep band players providing entertainment during the event. FILE PHOTO
Vino Classico is set for Oct. 15 at the Community Center.
Dates to remember Festival of One Acts – Sept. 30, Oct. 1-2, Riley-Jacques Barn, 9100 Riley Lake Road Fall Festival Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, Senior Center, 8950 Eden Prairie Road Kjersten Wetter, a teacher at Eden Prairie High School, got into the Halloween spirit for the event.
Prairie Colors Band Festival - 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, Aerie Stadium, Eden Prairie High School, 17185 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie Ghost Walk – 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15 Cummins-Phipps-Grill House, 13600 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie Vino Classico – 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road 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.
(From left) Kari Anderson and Allison Traynham gather together some of their classmates from the graduating class of 2001. The Alma Mater Trotter acts not only as a fundraiser for FEPS, but an opportunity for alumni to come together.
A runner gets some encouragement as she nears the finish line at the Alma Mater Trotter. Runners went on a 5K course around Aerie Stadium and Round Lake Park.