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Eden Prairie’s first football coach When Curt and Mary Connaughty joined the staff at Eden Prairie, there were four men on a staff of 17, including the principal and superintendent, who both taught classes.
INSIDE: CANDIDATES OFFER RESPONSES TO THIS WEEK’S ASK THE CANDIDATES QUESTION ON K-6 CHANGE PAGE 4. CANDIDATES SHARE COMMENTARIES PAGES 6 AND 7.
Candidates square off on boundary issues during forum
BY KARLA WENNERSTROM editor@edenprairienews.com
W
hen C u r t a nd Mary Connaughty drove to Eden Prairie for the fi rst time i n 19 5 5, t hey stopped at the Flying Red Horse Mobil Station. They met Jesse Schwartz, who owned the station at the time. “We asked him where Eden Prairie was,” Curt said. He told them, “This is it.”
BY LEAH SHAFFER lshaffer@swpub.com
JUST A TOWNSHIP Connaughty was originally from St. Charles, Minn. Mary was from Bayport. The two met at school at Winona State Teacher College. She was in elementary education, he in secondary. Connaughty went into the Army after his junior year. Mary fi nished school and taught in Stillwater while Curt fi nished up college. After he graduated in 1955, they got married in June. They found an opening for both to teach in Eden Prairie. “We had no idea where Eden Prairie was,” Connaughty said. It was just a township at the time. They came from Winona in their ’46 Ford. “Everything we owned was in our car,” he said.
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PHOTO BY KARLA WENNERSTROM
Curt and Mary Connaughty
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Curt Connaughty provided this photo from the 1960s.
The first football team at Eden Prairie High School.
MAKING A GOOD IMPRESSION
Officer Janina Wresh offers to dust some finger prints at the Eden Prairie Police and Fire Departments Open House, held Saturday.
PHOTOS BY LEAH SHAFFER
Aarushi Vyas looks on in delight as she checks out her prints. More photos from the Open House can be found on Living in EP, page 22.
During Thursday’s Leag ue of Women Voters forum held at Eden Prairie City Hall, questions from the audience pressed candidates on how they would bring change to their School Board and district. Following a year of unprecedented change at Eden Prairie Schools, further major transitions await. By January, the newly elected School Board members will have an opportunity to select the district’s new superintendent and oversee the continued transition of the district from a K-4 to K-6 system. Eight candidates are running for four School Board positions this fall, including the three incumbents: John Estall, Holly Parker and Kim Ross. Ot her ca ndidates i nclude Karla Bratrud, David Espe, Tim Fox, Derek Gunderson and Bill Lapadat. The election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 8. During the League forum, candidates were asked if they would accept the board’s decisions to change the boundaries and move Eden Prairie Schools from a K-4 to K-6 system. Some responded with full support of the boundary change decision while others offered more of a “wait and see” response. Candidate Kim Ross was not in attendance. “I won’t seek to change it,” said Derek Gunderson, who added, if the K-6 change is not getting the outcome they need, then that needs to be looked at, but they need to wait for the data. “I would support it,” said Bill Lapadat, about the K-6 transformation. “I also think we’re on the verge of doing something remarkable here,” he added, referring to the progress the district has made in addressing the achievement gap. Holly Parker said fi rst they need to evaluate what they’ve done. “We’ve got some issues we need to figure out,” she said. “We lost 300 students and that’s huge,” she said, addressing the enrollment drop and the continued capacity issues at the district’s emptier schools. “Those are the things we need to look at right away,” she said. John Estall said they need to see if the process is achieving the goals they set forth. If not, then they need to figure out how to meet those goals. “It’s just a matter of reviewing that process,” he said.
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Thankful for local veterans? Veterans Day is Nov. 11, and the southwest area is home to hundreds of veterans. We want to know: Why are you thankful for veterans? Maybe you are a veteran yourself who was inspired by a family member serving in the military. Maybe you are a parent, spouse, sibling or child of someone in the military who knows firsthand what veterans have done for the country. Share your thoughts with Eden Prairie News readers; send your essay, no longer than 200 words, to Editor Karla Wennerstrom, editor@edenprairienews.com, before noon on Friday, Oct. 28. Include your name, city of residence, and a daytime phone number. We’ll run some submissions online at edenprairienews.com and some in the Nov. 10 print edition.
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Its telescope is one of the largest in the state: The 16” Cassegrain telescope is 9 feet tall, approximately twice as big as the typical home water heater and weighs more than 1,000 pounds.
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It’s deep: The Observatory has five-foot deep cement footings that rest on five helical anchors that go down 65 feet.
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When: 7:30 p.m. this Friday Where: Staring Lake Outdoor Center, 13765 Staring Lake Parkway What: Explore distant galaxies, learn from astronomers and enjoy a night of fun and education with a bonfire and children’s activities.
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It’s donated: The telescope was donated by astronomical society in 2006. Last year, the city received funds from donors including Doug and Carolyn Kohrs to pay for building a structure to house the telescope.
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Eden Prairie’s Observatory houses this Group 128, 16” Cassegrain telescope. FILE PHOTO
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Get your colorful costume ready, Special Olympics Minnesota recently announced that registration is now open for Polar Bear Plunge events throughout Minnesota. Events are conducted by local law enforcement and benefit Special Olympics Minnesota. In Eden Prairie, the plunge is set for noon Saturday, March 10, at Round Lake Park, 16691 Valley View Road. Info: plungemn.org, polarbearplunge@somn.org or (800) 783-7732.
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One team brought plunger bouquets for last year’s Polar Bear Plunge. Outrageous costumes are all part of the fun of the Polar Bear Plunge.
Bras for a cause During the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Underneath it All is col lecti ng new or slight ly used bras. Bring them to Underneath it All, 7942 Mitchell Road in Eden Prairie, in October to put your name in a drawing for an hour free massage. Under neat h it A l l is i nvolved in an event with My T a l k 10 7.1 R a d io a n d t h e Ridgedale Shopping Center. They will be collecting bras for the entire month and will hand them off to Underneath it All on Oct. 26 at Ridgedale Center in a live broadcast of the Lori & Julia Show from 3-6 p.m. Bras will be donated to several local nonprofits. C at hy R ie ckenb er g a nd Lorraine Dressel, owners of Underneath it A l l in Eden Prairie, also recently received a “Top Women in Finance” awa rd by F i na nce & Commerce Inc. The award honors outstanding efforts of women who are making notable contributions to t hei r professions, t hei r
communities, and society atlarge throughout Minnesota, according to a news release. The 50 honorees are scheduled to receive their awards Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis.
of the decision. For more information about the foundation’s g rant and scholarship program, contact Di st r ibut ion Ch a i r Ly n ne Crist at (952) 944-2023.
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Applications for the fal l 2011 Eden Prairie Foundation grants are now available at the Eden Prairie City Center front desk (8080 Mitchell Road) and online at edenprairiefoundation.org. “The primary purpose of an Eden Prairie Foundation g r a nt i s to enc ou r a ge t he development and implementation of nonprofit or tax-exempt programs (including city and school district programs) that make Eden Prairie a better place to live and work,” according to a news release. Applicants seeking funding must submit the grant application on or before Wednesday, Nov. 2. Decisions will be made in early November and applicants will be notified by mail
Bob Dale of Dale Studios is participating in Operation Smile October Family Portrait Month sponsored by Professional Photographers of America. The 25 -year-old business owned by master photographer Bob Dale will donate part of each family portrait during the month to Operation Smile. Operation Smile’s mission is repairing childhood facial deformities including cleft lips and cleft palates. It costs only $240 to complete a simple cleft-palate operation because Operation Smi le’s medica l team volu nteers t hei r services. “Dale’s portraits have earned him Fuji’s Masterpiece Award, and he has had a photograph featured at an EPCOT exhibit sponsored by Kodak. Dale’s
The Super Speakers Toastmasters Club, which meets at 7 a.m. Friday mornings at Supervalu headquarters is marking its 30th anniversary. “The Super Speakers Toastm a ster s Club h a s enjoye d strong membership from the fi rst day, and has helped many people advance their careers, overcome their fear of public speaking and polish their presentation skills,” according to a news release. A short program, refreshments and cake are planned at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the Supervalu Cafeteria, Valley View Corporate Office, 11840 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie. Info: Alexis Todd (763) 7727915 or Walt Wag ner, (612) 419-2319.
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Things you might find at the Lioness Club Art & Craft Fair The Eden Prairie Lioness Club is inviting the community to its third annual Art & Craft Fair. The event is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Road (enter door 4) in Eden Prairie. 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. There is no admission fee and parking is free as well. The Eden Prairie Lioness Club is a volunteer service organization. All net proceeds that the Lioness receive from this event will go back into the community. The Lioness Club, in partnership with the Eden Prairie Lions, has supported programs like Leader Dogs for the Blind, Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota, Minnesota Eye Bank, Teens Alone, PROP Family Stability Program, PACER Puppet Program, American Cancer Relay for Life, Cornerstone, Friendship Ventures, Eden Prairie Crime Prevention Fund. You may have seen the group volunteering at several community events each year like Schooner Days, the Corn Feed, Garden Tour and more. For directions, visit www. atgrace.com/directions.
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Board discusses possible expansion of CMS performing space The Eden Prairie School Board heard from Wold Architects last week on a number of proposals for expanding Central Middle School’s performing arts space. Currently, the middle school has a multi-purpose room in the north end of the building that is used for plays and musical performances but the space is not ideal for putting on shows. Wold offered a number of options, anything from expanding the existing space, to adding a brand new performing arts center to the front of the school. At this point, the board is just exploring what possible options exist, and is nowhere near making a decision on if or how the performing space should be renovated. CMS Principal Joe Epping said he needed to talk to staff about all the options to evaluate which choice would offer the district the most bang for its buck. The options, outlined by Wold, include the following: Option A: In this scenario, they would make use of the existing space while freeing up
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space in the adjacent cafeteria to add room for more seating. With this option, a wall between the multipurpose room and the cafeteria would be replaced with a folding partition. The seating and tables in the cafeteria would be replaced with mobile tables and chairs. The cost of this option would be between $250,000 to $350,000 for the building renovations and approximately $120,000 for lighting and acoustic upgrades. Option B: This option would include an addition of approximately 4,000 square feet for a new seventh-grade cafeteria, and pay for a kitchen remodel. The existing ca feteria and multipurpose room would be combined into one space. This would cost between $1.6 million and $2.2 million. Option C: This option would involve adding an addition to the building for the performing arts space, onto the existing multipurpose room. The cost of this option would be between $ 3.1 million and $ 5 million. Option D/Option E: Under
this option, a new performing arts space would be built on the south side of the building (near the front entrance of the school). This new space would make use of the front lobby for use as a performing arts center lobby. The multipurpose room would then be remodeled into six classrooms. These options would cost between $5 million and 6.5 million. According to the Wold report, “Options A, B, and C have limited access to adjacent parking. Options D and E are adjacent to large parking lot at the front of the building. Options A and B would utilize existing hallway and cafeteria for lobby/intermission/concessions. Options C, D, and E would include expanded lobby/ intermission space.” Compiled by Leah Shaffer
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Liquor store to expand hours According to the city manager’s report, Eden Prairie will be expanding its liquor store hours. According to the report, “on Monday and Tuesday, our stores will be open until 9 p.m. – one hour later than the current closing time. On Wednesday and Thursday, our stores will be open until 10 p.m. – two hours later than our current closing time. Friday and Saturday hours will remain the unchanged, with a closing time of 10 p.m.” “We’ve heard from customers that they would appreciate the convenience of expanded hours and we’ve seen many of our competitors expanding evening hours over the past few years. We
also project that our net revenues will exceed expenditures during this expanded time period, so we believe this makes good business sense,” according to the report.
Ford dealership to move Eden Prairie’s Ford Dealership will move about a half mile away form its current location in Eden Prairie. According to a city development report, “the 16.2 acre parcel of land is owned by Metropolitan Ford, part of which is now used for Suburban Chevrolet. The new 39,750 square foot building will include a showroom, service department, and corporate offices with an anticipated completion date of March 2012.”
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Homework Horror Show Parents! Does I Discomfort is your child take two OK. As doctors say, hours to finish 10 you may feel some minutes of work? discomfort. Your Does he flat out child will. You will. refuse to do certain The discomfort you tasks? Do you have will feel during this to write the answers transition to a new while he dictates? Is homework paradigm it like pulling teeth pales in comparison to get those answers? to several more years Have you ever put of the Homework your hand over your Horror Show. I You are son’s on the pencil REAL PARENT reasonable. and physically Expecting your child moved it? Do you to do homework is need to sit right next not child abuse, uncaring, unfair or to your child for two hours while any other manipulation your child he not-does his homework? Do may tell you. Don’t get sucked in. you conduct a nightly debate on The second step is to implement the value of homework? Have you a new approach to homework. Keep ever told your third- or seventh- or the goal in mind: we want the kid ninth-grader that he will never get to do the work with minimal input a job and will have to live in the from us. Key points: gutter? Do you feel like you are I Set concrete, measurable tasks walking on eggshells every day at and expectations. For example, the homework time? assigned worksheets are completed, Welcome to the Homework a number of pages are read. We do Horror Show. not want to teach them to “do time,” I have been there and if you are we want to see a task achieved. It’s there now, you have my sympathy. up to them how fast. I know what it is to do all the I Choose a homework time “good enough” normal homework and place. Let’s say 4 p.m. in the things and have them just not kitchen or the dining room, for an work. To feel resentful that other example. An ideal area does not kids just seem to comply and it have distractions. is no big deal. To feel frustrated I Set a consequence. You and powerless. The good news is, want something that is valuable you can turn off this horror show to the child but not extremely and get your kid to do his work harsh, or worse, escalating. For normally—and it can change fast. example, there is no video gaming The first step is to adjust your or Internet after 4 p.m. until thinking: I Stop the excuses. Believe your homework is done, or they can’t go child can respond normally to outside, watch TV, play with certain homework demands. Many kids toys, use the phone, or whatever who have homework problems they like best that they do almost have some kind of deeper issue or every day. If the child wants to diagnosis. However, it’s still critical do other less fun things like read to teach them to accept authority a magazine or lie on the ground and take responsibility. They can and pout, fine. They just need to do do it! homework before they can do their I Commit to now. Whatever favorite thing. I Say and walk away. Tell age your child is, now is the time the child they have to do their to deal with this issue. The stakes homework now and walk away. only get higher. Messing up thirdDo not engage in an argument or grade homework is better than speech. Tell them you will check sixth grade. Messing up 11th-grade on them in 10-15 minutes. If they homework is better than college. I Forget about attitude. We do aren’t working repeat the message not care what kind of attitude they (do your homework – 10 words have about the homework. We just or less) and walk away again. want them to do it. Eventually, a Disengage. better attitude will follow better Sweeney to page 5 ® behavior.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION
Supports Bratrud I’ve never met a person in Eden Prairie who doesn’t take an interest in educating kids for success. That’s simply the baseline attitude in this community. The Eden Prairie School District manages a $95 million annual budget which equates to over $10,000 worth of tax funding per pupil. It’s absolutely critical that we elect people who will look out for the kids, but at the same time look out for the taxpayers who foot the bill. In these precarious economic times, we can no longer afford to make rash decisions based on unfounded claims. On Nov. 8, we have the opportunity to elect a board who will bring back transparency in decision-making, accountability for our tax dollars, and
the goodwill of the community. Karla Bratrud is the right leader for the job. She’s been a tireless volunteer in the schools and has also participated in many citizen study groups on the issues affecting the district. She has the institutional knowledge to hit the ground running in January. Karla has a positive, patient and respectful disposition with a strong business background. But most importantly, she leads with the opinion that education in Eden Prairie should be focused on excellence. It will take extraordinarily dedicated people to lead this district back to its rightful place as a top-tier Minnesota school system. I hope you will join me in voting for Karla Bratrud on Nov. 8 so that we can begin to take the next steps down that road.
Sheila Kihne Eden Prairie
Derek Gunderson for School Board I am supporting Derek Gunderson for the School Board. Derek, father of two children under 3, is running for the School Board to ensure future educational opportunities for all Eden Prairie children. Derek will be the youthful voice among the board members. His voice and votes will look to the future of the Eden Prairie School District. He will look for a superintendent who will create a positive learning environment for all elementary students. Over the next four years, Derek will be a voice for young and future parents of the community. The concerns of elementary parents will be Derek’s concerns. Large class sizes make teaching at the middle
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ASK THE CANDIDATES
‘If elected to the School Board, will one of your goals be to reverse the K-6 and boundary changes that were recently made? If no, why not? If yes, what is your plan to accomplish that?’ The Eden Prairie News is asking the candidates for Eden Prairie School Board a series of questions throughout the election season. If you’d like to submit a question to be asked as part of this series, please email it to editor@edenprairienews. com. This week’s question comes from David and Kathy Arnold of Eden Prairie. Our question this week is: “If elected to the School Board, will one of your goals be to reverse the K-6 and boundary changes that were recently made? If no, why not? If yes, what is your plan to accomplish that?”
Karla Bratrud “ I opp o s e d t he K- 6 and boundary decisions because not a l l ava i l able options were considered and details weren’t provided regarding costs and Karla duplication of Oak Bratrud Point programs. Additionally, busing for socioeconomic diversity hasn’t been proven to raise achievement. If examination of enrollment decline, building capacities and stakeholder feedback points to making adjustments, we must do that. The board would need to work with school staff and the community, and consider transitions students have already experienced.”
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Dave Espe
Tim Fox
Bill Lapadat
“It is disappointing that the K-6 plan, which moved 1,100 st udent s, h a s r e sulted in hundreds of students leaving the district, failure to balance the facilities and failure to Dave achieve the required Espe FRP goals. However, we are very early in the school year and much more fact fi nding needs to occur, including looking at more data and having open communications with parents and teachers, before the right decision can be reached on the K-6 program.”
“There are enou g h c onc er n s w it h t he c u r r ent i mplementation that we should not go blindly forward, but it would be disruptive to the students, families and staff to Tim simply reverse the Fox transformation plan changes. We need to fi rst engage all stakeholders in clarifying the objectives and assessing the success and failures. Then we are better able to effectively address the most serious issues and collaborate on how to adapt and improve the plan and its implementation.”
“No, because the system is working. I’m hearing about kids ma ki ng new friends, settling in, and about how much they like their teachers. It is our obligation to make sure Bill that our lower-inLapadat come students aren’t isolated at one school, and we are having success in that area as well. Plus, I want to start work on things like an anti-bullying policy, ending hazing in sports and organizations, expanding P.E. and art programs, and more.”
John Estall
Derek Gunderson
Holly Parker
“As with any impor t a nt deci sion, I think the Board should review the K-6 decision to see if it is achieving the goals set out by the Board. If the goals are not being met, John then the Board Estall should evaluate all options that are available to meet the goals, determine all of the pros and cons of each option, seek community input into the decision and select the option that best meets the goals of the district.”
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“ I w i l l not i mmediately seek to reverse the recent boundary changes. If the recent changes do not accomplish what they were set out to do I am open Derek to looking into other Gunderson solutions. But, whatever decision is made it must be supported by data and the community. I will commit to solutions which provide the best education for all students in Eden Prairie.”
“ No. I opp o s e d the process used to recommend K-6 because, in my opinion, it lacked transparency, involved poor decision-making and failed to adequately welcome Holly d iv e r s e p e r s p e c Parker tives. Just reversing boundaries and moving kids again is not sound decision-making. Additionally, it may not even address our under-utilized buildings or declining enrollment. If changes are warranted, we must evaluate options
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to address our concerns, understand trade-offs, invite and welcome feedback throughout the process, then decide.”
Kim Ross “I support the K-6 Transformation and the boundary changes because I believe these changes created a better learning environment for all students in Eden Prairie by eliminatKim ing a transition and Ross creating a more diverse environment. Research shows that transitions negatively impact student achievement and moving to K-6 eliminated a transition. Research also shows that all students perform better in a more diverse environment and the boundary changes accomplished that beginning in Kindergarten.
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and high school extremely difficult. Increasing class size seriously affects kindergarten teachers. Having taught in the elementary grades, I know teaching kindergarten leaves me absolutely drained. Yet, Eden Prairie is increasing the kindergarten class sizes but still demanding accountability for academic growth. This approach will burn out our best kindergarten teachers. When unemployment declines and excellent jobs become available, will our best kindergarten teachers leave? While Derek is on the School Board, he will work to resolve this problem. He can speak from first-hand experience concerning class size and retention of exceptional kindergarten teachers. Derek knows reading and math are the two most important subjects in the primary grades. Derek will also support teaching science, social studies, art, gym and music in the elementary grades. Derek will search for a superintendent who believes in teaching these subjects in the elementary grades. Young parents, give Derek Gunderson a chance to be your voice on the School Board. Vote for Derek Gunderson on Nov. 8, 2011.
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John Estall for School Board As parents of three children who attended K-12 at Eden Prairie schools, we have experienced the long history of our community and schools supporting all students in attaining an excellent education. We believe re-electing John Estall for Eden Prairie School Board will keep our schools with this same strong tradition. He has a record of asking
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Karla Bratrud has my vote for Eden Prairie School Board. I favor her commitment to closing the achievement gap while promoting transparency and accountability of decisions made by administration. While recent changes made by the district administration have been dubbed as being “for the good of the children,” the outcomes of these actions have yet to be measured. Board candidates and incumbents alike imply that “what is done is done” and time is required to analyze the impact of these decisions. Conspicuously absent will be the resigned superintendent. As we wait for outcomes, two facts are immediately clear. First is the loss of 303 students to competing educational programs. Second is
go undone. Then you will have a surly but consistent homework doer. Then a resigned homework doer and then a calm one. These tactics are all adapted from The Total Transformation program by James Lehman which is a fantastic resource to help with homework defiance
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the tough questions in order to fully understand all options. His business and financial background are crucial to our district’s funding challenges. John’s integrity and fiscal responsibility will be an enabler to help the School Board collaborate in making wise choices on available options for all students, families and educators. Through our children’s education, we have seen the benefits of Eden Prairie schools. John will work to maintain these high standards for all students. He will listen to the community, board and staff to make the right decisions in moving forward. His transparent approach and collaboration skills will keep everyone informed. John’s goal is to have the community rally around our schools as we have in the past. He is committed to make this happen. Please join us in voting for John Estall for the Eden Prairie School Board.
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Candidate commentaries The Eden Prairie News offered the Eden Prairie School Board candidates the opportunity to write commentaries in today’s issue. This week’s issue includes commentaries from Karla Bratrud, Dave Espe, John
Estall, Tim Fox, Derek A. Gunderson, Bill Lapadat, Holly Parker and Kim Ross, There are four open seats on the Eden Prairie School Board. Incumbents are Estall, Parker and Ross.
Do we want more of the same, or do we want to move in a new direction? BY KARLA BRATRUD
When we moved to Eden Prairie 16 years ago, it was primarily due to the top-notch school system. In the 13 years our kids have been in the district, we’ve been amazed at the incredible dedication of teachers and staff and the volunteer efforts of parents. Certain actions, however, have shaken our trust – empty promises that EHSI would generate revenue to support other programs, an attempt to install mandatory looping without teacher and parent input, violation of open meeting laws, placing limiting “non-negotiable” parameters on the work of the facilities committee, development of a diversity plan after the work of the facilities committee had concluded and
the labeling of parents as “noise” and “racist.” These decisions have resulted in dissatisfaction among many parents, and our district Karla has lost some Bratrud wonderful families to private, charter and neighboring public school options. The citizens of Eden Prairie have a critical decision to make – do we want more of the same, or do we want to move in a new direction? A new direction starts with a new board. We must elect candidates who are knowledgeable about the
district and who want to increase achievement for all our students, not promote a particular agenda. We also need a new kind of superintendent. The ideal candidate would have a proven track record of increasing academic achievement for all students while also closing the achievement gap. This means creating solutions for learners who struggle while also providing innovative programs to the highest achievers and the vast majority of students who are somewhere in the middle. The new superintendent should also be an excellent communicator and value collaboration with teachers and parents. Work should begin immediately to determine
whether the current facilities and boundary plans need adjustment. Enrollment and diversity numbers must be compared to building capacity and stated diversity targets to determine if the goals were met. Teacher and parent feedback will be needed to learn what has and hasn’t gone well in this first phase of the transformation. The board must also evaluate the district’s operating expenditures for the transformation, and get a projection of our costs going forward. If a modified or completely new plan is necessary, transitions that students have already experienced must be taken into account. It’s also time to have some honest discussions about Spanish Immersion. If we
continue to allow different rules for PTO lobbying, fundraising for classroom help and diversity, tension in the district about lack of uniform policies will continue to exist. If we address those issues head on, it’s conceivable that we can reach a point where our first affiliation is with Eden Prairie Schools, and our second affiliation is to the particular program our kids are taught in. Finally, we need to do a complete review of our budget including close examination of peripheral spending vs. money going into the classroom before we commit to a future referendum. We need to examine the cost effectiveness of all programs and make decisions which demonstrate
that we are good stewards of our taxpayer money. As an active volunteer in almost every school building in the district for 13 years, I know many teachers staff, and parents. I’ve attended numerous board meetings, workshops, stakeholder connections and focus groups. With my understanding of the governance model, business background and years of experience in the district, I am ready to serve and believe I can effectively represent you on the Eden Prairie School Board. For more information, please visit: www.bratrud4schoolboard. com. I ask for your vote on Nov. 8! Karla Bratrud is a candidate for Eden Prairie School Board.
There is nothing more important than the education of all of our children BY DAVE ESPE
I have been asked many times, “Why are you running for School Board with everything that is happening right now?” The answer is rather simple – I can no longer sit back and watch our children not receive the best education possible, our taxpayers not receive a good value on their investment in education, and our community to be misled with poor and inaccurate communications. It’s time for change. When we decided to move back to Minnesota nearly 13 years ago, I did extensive research into the school districts in the western suburbs. After digging into the details, including test scores,
programs and special education (very important to me as a parent and degreed educator in mathematics), I made an Dave informed Espe decision to select Eden Prairie as our new home. I was very impressed with the community, the parks and lakes, the youth activities (particularly sports as I am the father of five children who all play multiple sports, and I have coached them for the past 15 years), and the commitment to excellence in education. We have watched our
children move through Central Kindergarten, Prairie View, Oak Point, CMS and the high school, with four of my children graduating from EPHS and my youngest a seventh-grader at CMS. We have tremendous teachers here in Eden Prairie, and they are dedicated and committed to providing the best education possible with the resources they are provided. We also have a terrific group of parent volunteers who work tirelessly in helping our schools and children. My thanks to all of you! However, over the past few years I have become increasingly disappointed and frustrated with the actions and decisions by our district leaders, and I know
that thousands of you share my concerns. We continue to endure a serious slide in our standardized test scores as measured against our neighboring districts (once again, we are in fourth place in the five-school Lake Conference). We implemented a new K-6 model which was based on faulty and incomplete information that resulted in the transition of over 1,100 children ages 5-11 to different schools (and the subsequent loss of hundreds of children to Minnetonka and other schools). We have undercut our outstanding music programs with staff reductions. And, unfortunately, the list goes on and on. As a School Board
member, I will be dedicated to establishing Eden Prairie as the best school district in the state, not just the Lake Conference. First and foremost, we must hire an outstanding superintendent who has significant experience, is a master communicator, who works well with all stakeholders, and shares a vision for delivering a great education for all students. As a seasoned senior manager, I will utilize my many years of experience in short- and longterm goal setting, budgeting and staffing to re-establish the organizational hierarchy (superintendent reports to the board, who reports to the public); conduct a stringent review of the budget to ascertain how we are spending
our money, and then ensure that the vast majority of our funds are directed into the classroom; and establish consistent, complete and honest communications with the entire community through improved agendas, minutes, community meetings and publications to ensure that the channels of communication are open wide in both directions. In today’s world, there is nothing more important than the education of all of our children and helping them to achieve all of their life’s dreams. On Nov. 8, I would appreciate your vote so that we can all make their dreams come true. Dave Espe is a candidate for Eden Prairie School Board.
Increased collaboration and measurement will move district forward BY JOHN ESTALL
I believe the best way to continue to move Eden Prairie Schools forward is with increased collaboration and measurement at all levels of our district. A key component of accomplishing these goals will be the hiring of an interim superintendent and a new superintendent effective July 1, 2012, who will bring the entire community together. Hiring the right leaders together with other activities will help us to achieve the district’s overarching goals of raising the bar for all students and closing the achievement gap. Our new superintendent will need outstanding collaborative skills. This
person will need to engage the full community in partnering with the school district, be able to work John effectively Estall with the School Board, be able to lead and mentor the executive cabinet and work with our staff and students to unite the entire organization around accomplishing the district’s goals. The board and the new superintendent will need to carry on the effort of monitoring results. Over the last several years, the district
has put in place a series of measurements to help the district and the board evaluate the progress of our students in various subject areas, by race and by category of student. The board receives annual reports for reading, writing, math, science, social studies and other areas of study. These reports include baselines back to 2007 and tell us how each subgroup of students is performing in each subject. This helps the board and district identify areas that need additional focus so the district continues to achieve its overarching goals. As in most measuring processes, it is not enough to just measure the annual result. We need to consistently
monitor our work to see where we need to make improvements. This will help us deliver a better education for all of our students. In our elementary schools, teachers assess the reading progress of students every couple of weeks. This data is plotted on charts to show the learning trend of each individual’s reading growth. If a student is not showing the required advancement, then the teacher will try a different strategy to improve that student’s reading skills. The teacher continues to assess each student’s development throughout the year making necessary adjustments to the teaching strategy so that we increase the likelihood that each student will be at or
above grade level at the end of the year. This is one way the schools work to raise the bar on an individual basis for each student while closing the overall achievement gap. In addition, the school district needs to constantly review our results to determine if we are getting the best possible outcomes for the district. I believe this monitoring should also be applied to the recent changes in the elementary schools. We need to determine if our new processes are yielding the desired outcomes. If the schools are not performing at the expected level, the district will need to improve the process. I believe I have the required skills, background and
experience to help continue making our strong schools even stronger. I understand the skills we need in our new superintendent and I will work to ensure we hire the person with the skills needed to bring our community back together to collectively support our goal of providing all Eden Prairie students with an exceptional education. I know what is needed to continue improving our monitoring processes to meet our overarching goals of raising the bar for all students and closing the achievement gap. I ask that you support me for re-election to the Eden Prairie School Board on Nov. 8. John Estall is a candidate for Eden Prairie School Board.
Board must rebuild relationships to pursue vision of what we can be BY TIM FOX
Yogi Berra said “If you don’t know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else.” Many can recite the Eden Prairie School District mission – “educating for success in our diverse and changing world” – but who can articulate the vision? I believe the focus has been narrowed to tactical issues and we have lost sight of the vision that would give the necessary direction and motivation for solutions to those issues. In order for the school district to be successful it must be consistent and persistent in pursuing a vision of its intended future which will give form to the organization’s purpose and values and serve as the
cornerstone to which all program and practice decisions are aligned. For staff that vision provides inspiration for doing Tim their best Fox work and direction for how they are expected to behave. For students and the community it shapes their understanding of what they can and should expect from the district. In contrast, the mission statement describes how the district plans to achieve its vision. The mission statement’s focus is staff motivation and internal success measures, speaking
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to the present rather than the future. Community changes and increasing external constraints have caused the district to focus on the mechanics of implementing programs. As a result communications have become fragmented and separated from the overall context, isolated conversations about individual components of instruction. Stakeholders no longer feel engaged in the decisions being made and they have no confidence that their input is being heard or considered. The net effect is loss of confidence in the direction and the effectiveness of the instructional models being employed and lack of support for the programs being
implemented. The School Board must re-assert itself as vision setter for the district and turn this trend around, restoring confidence in and excitement about our schools. They cannot set the vision in a vacuum, however. First, the board needs to open new channels enabling and encouraging staff and community members to actively participate in shaping the vision. Next, the board must continually review the governance policies to ensure they are in line with that vision and that they are being adhered to. The board must also work with the staff to identify meaningful indicators of how well the intent of each policy is being achieved. Finally, all stakeholders should be
continuously encouraged to provide input on the operation of the district. It is especially important to engage students (and parents) and front line staff since they are the ones who have first-hand experience with the effect of implemented policies. The board must stay focused on the larger issues of the district, delegate clearly and consistently to the Superintendent, and continuously and rigorously evaluate the district’s operation and results. We need to rebuild the relationships between the community, the board and the staff, restoring the requisite level of trust enabling each stakeholder to effectively perform their respective roles in providing a high-quality education for
every student. No one voice is more or less important than another – we need them all if we are going to be a successful school district. A lot of good work has been done in the district. To get the full benefit of these efforts we need to connect them through an intentional vision of what we can be. Through professional and volunteer experiences I have developed skills and capabilities necessary to successfully navigate interactions between multiple stakeholders and foster a collaborative development and implementation of a common vision. I believe I can use those skills and capabilities to move our district forward. Tim Fox is a candidate for Eden Prairie School Board.
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District must focus on funding, close achievement gap, help every child BY DEREK GUNDERSON
After talking with many different people and many different groups one thing has been made abundantly clear, everyone wants their voice to be heard and counted in the decisions of Eden Prairie Schools. Thousands of students, teachers, support staff and residents are affected by these decisions, how can the board make everyone happy? Quite simply, it cannot. Its members can only take the information presented and do what each believe is right and in the best interest of the students with the least amount
of impact on the people who provide the funds, the taxpayers. As a board member I will work every day to ensure that I have all of Derek the necessary Gunderson information to make the best possible decisions on the issues at hand. This means that if it is necessary to talk with teachers and support staff, I will, but I will also rely on the reports of administrative staff and
emails from residents and parents. Each of these groups contributes to an open and honest process and will be integral in the final decisions of the board. The priorities over the next couple of years are: funding, working to close the achievement gap and helping all of our students get the education they deserve. In 2012 the district will have to put a referendum on the ballot to get the money it needs to help our children be competitive in a fast-paced and ever-evolving workforce. Without proper funding for new technology and up-to-date materials we are
setting our kids back from the start. My wife, Jessica, and I are homeowners and understand the sometimes burdensome responsibility of paying property taxes; but we also see the value of what they are being used for. I hope employers see this value as clearly as we can, after all, these students will one day be their employees and the investment they make now will pay off later. Asking for money is tough but with so much at stake can we really afford not to ask? The second point I would like to make is about closing
the achievement gap, I recently attended a talk given by the state demographer’s office, and they pointed out that Minnesota has the third highest educated workforce but it ranks 48th in scores relating to the achievement gap, I thought what message does this send to our minority student populations? A state that can recruit some of the best in the country should be able to do better by its own students. Steps have been taken to help address this issue within the district to both reduce facility congestion and help the district close its own performance gap. We need to
allow the changes that have taken place time to work, if they do not show progress towards the goals they were set out to accomplish they should be reevaluated, this will take some time and patience. Working towards the goals I just mentioned will give every child the opportunity at the education they deserve, helping underachieving students by providing the resources they need to succeed and giving our top performers the competition they need to push them. Derek Gunderson is a candidate for Eden Prairie School Board.
It’s time for the positive majority to move our schools forward BY BILL LAPADAT
Negativity has had its day. Now it’s time for the positive majority to move our schools forward and make a great district even greater. That’s why I need your vote on Nov. 8. Faced with declining enrollment and suburban re-segregation, the district had to take some courageous steps. The decision to go back to the traditional K-6 model is one of the best decisions ever made in this district. It’s better for the children than having to go to three different schools (four if they went to the old Kindergarten Center) before they reach eighth grade. Fewer transitions mean more stability
and familiarity, which lead to higher academic achievement and better social development. Redistricting happens in every large Bill school district Lapadat in the country, past, present and future. We did not “invent” this. The Eden Prairie School District has a unique opportunity to use these changes to simultaneously take on the issues of equity and the achievement gap. We’ve already made great gains in narrowing the achievement gap found
in minority groups. Having diverse schools that better reflect American society (as well as our own middle school and high school) will benefit all Eden Prairie students. There is more to this election than a boundary change and redistricting. There are things going on in our schools that have nothing to do with the 3-R’s. Bullying and homelessness are two such elements. There are children in our schools, sitting next to your children, who are homeless. They’re living with a relative, a friend or at a shelter, sharing a couch or a sleeping bag with a sibling. And that school lunch that your child said was “gross” and tossed in the garbage? That was another
child’s best – or only – meal of the day. It goes without saying that a child who has lost his home, or who is getting beaten up daily, or is hungry all the time, that student’s primary concern is not a standardized math test. Should this concern our School Board? Yes. We can do better. Our high school varsity teams are second to none. But we also have kids quitting sports at 14 years old because they think – or worse, have been told by an adult – that they “will never play in high school.” It happens, and it’s terrible. Everyone should be encouraged to try out, and it should be made clear that everyone starts at “Square One.”
We need strict rules to prevent coach abuse and burn-out. And teachers should be our teams’ coaches – or at least have the right of first refusal. When teachers coach, student-teacher relations get better. Respect goes up. Bad behavior in school goes down. We need to reinvest in our school libraries. I was lucky enough to go to schools that had fantastic, kid-friendly libraries that were staffed by kind, helpful men and women who cared about the students. I learned to love so many things – Colonial America, South Pole explorers, the Apollo program – just from hanging out at my school library. Our libraries need to be staffed, equipped,
well-stocked with books and designed to be inviting, comfortable little sanctuaries in our schools. There’s much more to my platform, what I believe in, updates, questions and my comments and opinions on my Facebook page, Lapadat for EP School Board. There you will find a link to my website, lapadatforepschoolboard.yolasite. com. Thank you and I hope you believe in moving forward, in a positive direction, looking for creative solutions for our schools just like I do. Together we will find the answers and ideas that benefit all the children in Eden Prairie. Bill Lapadat is a candidate for Eden Prairie School Board.
Focus on achievement gap, transparency, accountability, partnerships BY HOLLY PARKER
Four years ago I made a decision to run for Eden Prairie School Board. I was thrilled to be elected and represent you. I always envisioned seeking a second term. It was no secret however, that these past four years have often been challenging and at times unfulfilling for me. So much so that last January I made the difficult decision not to seek re-election. In August, I changed my mind and filed for re-election because I wanted to be part of the exciting future of Eden Prairie schools. I also knew my four years of experience, both positive and not-so-positive, would make a difference for our community and our
students. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to represent you in the shaping of our district’s future. My goals include Holly increasParker ing student achievement, closing the achievement gap, requiring transparency, ensuring accountability and improving the partnerships between the district and our community and staff members. The issues and challenges facing the district in the com-
ing years will require a great deal from School Board members. We will be called on to be strategic thinkers, persons of integrity, financial stewards, strong leaders and confident advocates for students and the community. We will also be expected to ask the difficult and challenging questions of our administration and to ensure transparency, accountability and community involvement. I believe during these past four years I’ve held myself accountable to serving with integrity, taking a commonsense approach and showing a commitment to community engagement. I often mention accountability and integrity
because I believe these traits say a great deal about a person. I hold myself to these same standards. To that end, I share the following excerpt from a commentary written by me and published in the Oct. 18, 2007, issue of the Eden Prairie News. “The true measure of an effective board member cannot be determined solely by sound bites, media interviews or even commentaries, like this one. Board members should be evaluated by the research they do, the questions they ask, the insights and perspectives they share, how well they advocate for the community and students, and their responsiveness to the issues
they face. How board members support and stand behind their positions and decisions is what truly matters. The results I’ve achieved from my volunteer and professional experiences prove my ability to effectively serve on the board. I will commit to thoroughly evaluating issues brought before the board. I will base my decisions on what’s best for all kids, representative of community priorities and fiscally responsible. I can’t expect that everyone will always agree with me, but I’m confident they’ll respect and appreciate my willingness to listen to all sides of an issue and to share the facts which helped me make my decision. I
would be honored to represent Eden Prairie students and the community on the School Board.” I feel confident that I have upheld my commitments and promises from four years ago. I believe I am a candidate you want to send back to the Eden Prairie School Board I would be honored to get your vote and again represent the Eden Prairie community on our School Board. Please take some time to learn more about me at www. hollyparker4schoolboard.com I would appreciate your vote on Nov. 8. Holly Parker is a candidate for Eden Prairie School Board.
Board must commit to closing achievement gap, financial management BY KIM ROSS
I have been honored to serve on the Eden Prairie School Board for the past four years and respectfully ask for the opportunity to serve for the next four years. Here’s what I bring to the board: I A long-term point of view – I have lived in Eden Prairie for 27 years and have seen the benefits of good decisions made by school boards many years ago. I view my board work with both the present and future needs of the community in mind. I A wealth of business experience – I have over 30 years of business experience and I know that our nation is facing a shortage of skilled
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workers. We need to make sure that every student is educated to be an effective member of the workforce or the United States will Kim not be able Ross to compete globally and grow our economy. I A parent’s perspective – I am the single working mother of a 10-year-old daughter. I understand how decisions about programs for students with special needs and talents, and logistics like school start times impact families. When I make decisions, I consider the
daily lives of families and the unique needs of every child. Given the opportunity to serve for four more years I will be committed to: I Closing the achievement gap – I believe that it is our moral responsibility to make sure that each child has the opportunity to succeed. I firmly believe that the K-6 transformation created a better learning environment for all elementary students and that the results, as measured by student achievement, will bear that out. We must also focus on closing the achievement gap that exists when children enter kindergarten. By maximizing participation in our Pre-K programs we can begin to
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address the gap early. I Responsible financial management – The Eden Prairie School District has not run a referendum in seven years, a claim that very few districts can make. We have reduced costs through efficiencies and by cutting corners wherever we can. That being said, I fear that we are coming dangerously close to the point where additional cuts will negatively impact student achievement. I will use my business background to look for ways to creatively manage the budget. I will also advocate for additional funding at the Legislature and, if necessary, bring a referendum forward to the citizens of Eden Prairie
to ensure that we have the resources we need to provide a quality education to every student. I Opportunities for all students to reach their potential – As a parent I know that every child is unique. They have different learning styles, motivations, talents and challenges. I have an enormous respect for teachers that work to understand and meet the needs of each and every child in their classroom on a daily basis. I will work to support teachers with the resources they need to serve individual students. I will support students by making sure the mechanisms are in place to identify their unique characteristics and programs
exist to meet their unique needs. I Educating for success in the 21st century – Finding information is not a problem for students. We need to teach them how to be judicious consumers of information and how to use that information to solve problems and innovate. The Eden Prairie School District has always been a leader in providing an excellent education for students. To remain a leader requires a willingness to question current methods and a desire, not just to implement best practices, but to innovate and develop them. I’m Kim Ross and I respectfully ask for your vote on Nov. 8. Kim Ross is a candidate for Eden Prairie School Board.
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‘I know, it’s insane’
Bootsma wins gold at Pan American Games
Ironman is 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, and 26.2-mile run BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com
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den Prairie dentist Paul Bozoian remembers the first time. “Forever ago,” he recalls, “a resident and I started talking about triathlons. We entered on a dare.” Probably a double dare; maybe a triple-dog dare, no one knows for sure. What Bozoian does know is that they had to borrow bikes and that they almost didn’t finish. “You can go one of two ways,” he s a id. “ It ’s either never again or you’re hooked.” Look at him now. Saturday, Oct. 8, Bozoian raced in his fi fth Ironman World Championships (Kona, Hawaii). In all, he’s raced in 21 Ironman events. I ronman? I f you don’t know, it’s easily the most recognized endurance event in the world. In the simplest of descriptions, it’s a 2.4- mile ocean swim followed by a 112mile bike race, followed by a full 26.2-mile marathon. If you do the math, it’s 140.6 miles of pure pain. “For me,” jokes Bozoian, “golf is more painful because I’m so bad at it.” Although he’s been faster – “A n hou r faster in my younger days,” he adds – Bozoian fi nished this year’s event in 10:43.03, the sixth fastest time in the 55-59-yearold age group. “ T h r e e g uys i n t hei r 80s fi nished just under the cut,” he adds. “The cut is 17 hours.” Still think grandpa is in shape? “It’s a biker’s race,” he said. “If you can’t ride hard, nothing else matters. And you can’t just ride, you’ve got to go.” W hen asked about his most difficult event, Bozoian said it’s pretty even. “I’m not very good at any of them,” he laughs. That’s not true. In order to prepare for the swim, he does distance work at 4 a.m. “If it doesn’t happen early, it doesn’t happen,” he says. He won’t bike at that hour because he won’t ride in the dark (he’s been hit by cars twice). And he won’t run until after he bikes. “The key,” he explains, “is
to be able to run coming off your bike.” He does the majority of his swim training in a pool. He seldom bikes more than 120 miles at a time. And he rarely runs for longer than two hours. All totaled, he figures he trains 25 hours per week. Scares? Other than run-ins with cars, he saw a dorsal fin once. “Scared me to death,” he said. “Turned out, it was a dolphin.” He does have a support group. “I work with several people that know me very well,” he said. Training partners? “I might have someone join me at the end of a ride or a run,” he said, “but not very many people are doing what I’m doing. “I know,” he adds, “it’s insane.” Lessons? “The biggest thing I’ve learned is that you have to be healthy,” he said, “and there’s a difference between being physically fit and being healthy. Bottom line: If you’re not healthy, you’re not doing the workouts.” Lastly, when asked about his menta l approach, he laughed when told about the guy who swam the English Channel and counted every stroke. “I pay attention to my body,’ he said. “If you do too much too early, you’re done.” Remember, this isn’t about fi nishing. “There’s a difference between doing it and racing it,” he said. One hundred forty some miles in less than 11 hours is racing it, plain and simple.
Eden Prairie High School senior Rachel Bootsma, representing Team USA, swam to a gold medal in the 100-meter backstroke at the 2011 Pan American Games. Bootsma’s time of 1:00.37 set a meet record. Teammate Elizabeth Pelton finished second (1:010.12). This year’s Pan American Games are being held in Guadalajara, Mexico. Bootsma swims for the Eden Prairie-based Rachel Bootsma Aquajets Swim Team. Kate Lundsten, Bootsma’s club coach, is one of the Team USA coaches.
Pom Squad Dance Clinic The National Champion Eden Prairie Pom Squad will host its annual Dance Clinic for girls (Pre-K through ninth grade) on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Eden Prairie High School. Pre-School registration is at 9:30 a.m., with the session running from 10 a.m. until noon. Kindergarten through Grade 3 registration is at 9 a.m., with the session running from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Grades 4-5 registration is at 8:30 a.m., with the session 9 a.m. until noon. At the end of the morning sessions, there will be a Parent Show and a special dance performance by the Eden Prairie Pom Squad. The day will fi nish with an afternoon session (1:30 -4 p.m.) for girls in grades 6-9. Cost is $40 per dancer ($30 for pre-school). Registration forms are available at eppom. com or by contacting Michele Limberis at (612)801-7204 or eppomdanceclinic@gmail.com.
EP JO travel volleyball registration Registration for the 2012 Eden Prairie Junior Olympic/ travel volleyball season is now open. Girls, in grades 4-12, who live in Eden Prairie or attend school in Eden Prairie are eligible to register. To register, go to epvolleyball.com. Registration closes Nov. 26.
Eagle Bowl to be held Oct. 28-29 Please join the Eden Prairie Football Association at the 2011 Eagle Bowl. The event will begin Friday night Oct. 28 at Aerie Stadium with 4th-grade games. Games will continue all day Saturday for the 5-8th-grade players. There will be concessions, inflatable games, 2011 yearbooks, Culver’s and fun for the whole family. Come support the Eden Prairie Youth Football players. Check the EPFA web site for game times and details.
Legacy Gymnastics finishes first(s) Eden Prairie-based Legacy Gymnastics hosted the 2011 Fall Invitational the weekend of Oct. 15-16. Legacy’s Level 5s and Level 6s both fi nished fi rst in the team competition. The Level 5s scored a season-high 108.375 points, while the Level 6s scored a season-high 110.425. The competition also included an Event Finals session, where the top 10 girls on each event per level returned on Sunday to compete for the grand champion title. Legacy Gymnastics qualified six of its Level 5s and six of its Level 6s into the Event Finals.
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Paul Bozoian has finished 21 Ironman competitions. “It’s a biker’s race,” he said. “If you can’t ride hard, nothing else matters. And you can’t just ride, you’ve got to go.”
The Eden Prairie Fastpitch Association announces the return of its new and improved Fall Clinics. Once again, the clinics will be instructed by the Minnesota Fastpitch Association team led by Julie Standering. To see a flyer and video presentation, visit epfastpitch.com. Registration is available online. Clinics will be held in the PrairieDome on Sundays from 2-4 p.m. (Nov. 6, 13 and 20; Dec. 4, 11, 18.
“The biggest thing I learned is that you have to be healthy and there’s a difference between being physically fit and being healthy.” Paul Bozoian SUBMITTED PHOTO
BOYS SOCCER
No. 3 seeded Eagles win Section 2AA The Bloomington Jefferson boys soccer team had Eden Prairie’s number, beating the Eagles in each of the last three section title games. That’s not a monkey on the Eagles’ back, that’s a gorilla. Recent history, however, tells a different story. “We’ve given up two goals in our last eight games,” said E den P r a i r ie He ad C oach Vince Thomas. “In four of those games, we played teams that were ranked higher than we were.” Saturday, the No. 3 seeded Eagles shutout the No. 2 seeded Edina Hornets 3-0. Alex Aksoz, Abdul Omar and Mike Vuolo scored Eden Prairie goals. Tuesday, it was No. 1 seeded Bloomington Jefferson’s turn. Eden Prairie won the coin toss and elected to open the game with the wind at its face. “We’ve been a second half team all year,” explains Thomas. If this were a book, that
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Chris Hurst (No. 24) and the Eden Prairie defense had allowed only two goals in its last eight games. would be called foreshadowing. Jefferson scored the game’s fi rst goal, cleaning up a corner kick at the 10-minute mark. Although the Eagles would mount an attack, they never got the equalizer, at least not in the fi rst half.
“I wasn’t disappointed at all,” said Thomas. “We played against the wind and I thought we had some really good scoring chances.” One of those chances clanked off the crossbar. No matter, as there would be others.
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An Abdul header knotted the game 13 minutes into the second half. “It was 1-1 forever,” remembers Thomas. Foreshadowing? “Abdul crossed to Natalio (Natalio Blanche) and he heads it in,” said the coach. “I remember looking at the clock; it read 2:51.” Game over. The state tournament seeding meeting is scheduled for Sunday; expect Eden Prairie to receive one of the top four seeds. “Our QRF is No. 6,” said Thomas, “and we just beat two of the teams that were ranked higher than we were. Eagan and Eastview play each other in a section finals, meaning one of those teams will be out as well.”
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EP 5/6th-grade lax teams co-state champions Remarkably, the Eden Prairie 5/6th--grade Black and Red teams fi nished the summer lacrosse season as co-state champions. Both teams entered the 20-team state tournament with undefeated records, as such Red and Black were the Nos. 1 and 2 seeds Both teams rolled through their respective brackets going a combined 12 - 0, scoring 91 goals while only giving up 32. Although they were sheduled to meet in the fi nals, severe weather prevented that from happening. In lieu of a state championships game, YLM directors awarded both teams state championship trophies. This marks the fi fth state championship for Eden Prairie at the 5/6th-grade level.
EPHS Sports This Week CROSS-COUNTRY Wednesday, Oct. 26..............................Section 6AA Meet at Gale Woods................ 3:40 p.m. BOYS SOCCER Wednesday, Oct. 26..............................State Tournament @ TBD .......................................TBD GIRLS SWIMMING/DIVING Saturday, Oct. 22..................................at U of St. Thomas Dive Invite ................... 10:30 a.m. For schedule changes or directions to away games go to www.lakeconference.org. or call the Eden Prairie High School Student Activities Hotline at (952)975-8120
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Members of the state championship teams are: Dan Anderson, Bennet Brosseau, Luke Campbell, Jack Carlson, Corey Chandler, Kyle Connelly, Quinn Coughlin, Joey Ekholm, Caden Fey, Joey Freed, Eric Friswold, Garet Gengler, Pate Hansen, Tommy Hartle, Logan Haverkamp, Brendan Herbst, Alex Kaiser, Chris Kaiser, Mark Kelley, Peter Kennedy, Nicky Leivermann, Grant Lilligren, Sam Marsh, George Miller, Casey Mittelstadt, Zach Nettell, Connor Olson, Dayton Rasmussen, Matthew Redman, Tristan Reiser, Jack Rickman, Joe Rickman, Erik Robbins, Jack Rosland, Spencer Rudrud, Griffin Scholl, Wade Stover, Rio Tysk, John Wallrich, Matt Wasson, Nick Wiencek, Sam Wilhite. The teams were coached by Bob Coughlin, Matt Hugdahl, Mitch Hugdahl, Kevin Kaiser, Kirk Lilligren, Matt Murphy, Chris Neuharth and Erik Scholl.
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CROSS COUNTRY
Regular season finale: No. 1 vs. No. 2 Five-team Lake meet is full of questions; answers at sections?
BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com
Whether it was in anticipation of a pending post-season run or the need for rest prior to Wednesday’s No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown, the Eden Prairie High School footba l l tea m wanted to get up on Edina early, get a win and get out. On its very fi rst play, Eden Prairie would swing for fences. They just missed. Facing fourth-and-one from their own 37-yard line, Andrew Larson connected on a 63-yard home run, breaking through the right side of the Eden Prairie line and then outracing everyone to the end zone. For an encore, Eden Prairie made good on an onside kick. The short field resulted in an 11yard Larson touchdown run. The last half of the first quarter was uneventful, as was the fi rst 10 minutes of the second quarter. That would change. Trailing 14-0 and facing a stiff wind, Edina gambled on its 2-minute offense. Bad call as Ryan Gunderson stepped in front of a wobbly pass and raced down the sideline for a 46-yard touchdown. Game over. Quarterback Grant Shaeffer added to Eden Prairie’s lead in the third quarter with a 7-yard touchdown run. Chris Erickson capped the Eden Prairie scoring in the fourth quarter with a 1-yard run. Edina scored its only points of the game after the Erickson score, making it a 35-7 fi nal.
BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com
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Ryan Gunderson (No. 21) was credited with two interceptions in Eden Prairie’s 35-7 win over Edina. He returned this one 46 yards for a touchdown.
Eden Prairie attacked Edina on the ground, rushing 47 times for 286 yards. By comparison,
Edina ran the ball 27 times for 72 yards. Friday’s winds made passing almost impossible. Still, Edina gave it try, completing 12-24 passes for 93 yards and three interceptions. Other than the fi rst play of the game, Eden Prairie never really tried to throw the ball, completing just 1-3 passes for five yards. Individually, Larson rushed 10 times for 127 yards and two touchdowns. His season totals include 118 carries for 9 9 9 yards and 16 touchdowns. D efen sively, Gu nder son would pick off two Edina passes. He returned one 46 yards, the other 25. Matt Griffin intercepted a third Edina pass.
GIRLS SOCCER
VOLLEYBALL
BY THE NUMBERS
NO. 1 VS. NO. 2 In spite of having the top seed in their respective sections all wrapped up, No. 1 ranked Eden Prairie and No. 2 Wayzata were scheduled to play a game that means something Wednesday. To the winner goes a Lake Conference championship. “The guys are excited, almost too excited,” said Grant. “We’ve been talking about a conference title and now we’re four quarters away.” Question: Without post-season implications, is winning a Lake Conference title all that important? “There are a lot of reasons to want to win,” said Grant,
“but we’re not going to let Wednesday’s game defi ne our season.” Besides, Eden Prairie and Way z at a m i g ht ju s t m e e t again. Section play begins next week. Expect Eden Prairie to be seeded No. 1 and get a fi rstround bye. If that happens, the Eagles will host a Section 2AAAAA semifi nal game Saturday, Oct. 29.
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With five teams participating in the Lake Conference cross-country meet it’s hard to break down what happened. Would these results hold up with more teams/more runners participating? What about the timing? With the section meet just around the corner, and the same teams set to compete in said meet, was anyone holding anyone or anything back? Question for Eden Prairie Head Coach Jef f Lindlief: What’s your take on last week’s Lake Conference Meet? “We’ve got a really good conference,” he said. Two weeks ago, Wayzata fi nished third at the Victoria Lions Meet; Eden Prairie fi nished fourth. At Thursday’s Lake Conference Meet, Eden Prairie posted a low score of 38 points. Wayzata fi nished second with 50. Edina (67), Hopkins (73) and Minnetonka (125) finished three, four and five. “We ran the best race we’ve run all year,” said Lindlief “yet we’re still not close to putting it all together.” Eden P rai rie’s Hannah Jeter finished second overall (15:11.2). Eryn Stewart fi nished sixth (15:27.4), Andi Tauer eighth (15:42.7), Olivia Dengel 10th (15:45.5) and Carly Schulz 12th (15:47.9). “Olivia had a 30-40 second PR,” adds Lindlief.
BOYS THIRD The thought going into Thursday’s boys race was that it was going to be a three-team race. Wayzata was favored to win. Edina and Eden Prairie would battle for second. Guess what? “Hopkins was a lot closer than we thought,” said Lindlief. Edina, in somewhat of a surprise, fi nished fi rst with 57 points. Wayzata finished second with 62 points. Eden Prairie finished third with 65 points. Hopkins finished fourth with 68 points. Minnetonka finished fifth (92 points). Henry Zurn would pace the Eagles with a ninth place finish (16:28.6). Cal Lawton would fi nish 12 (16:37.5), And rew Hansen 13 (16 : 3 8.1), Jacob Young 15 (16:46.9) and Ricardo Reyes 16 (16:47.4). “Edina ran a really smart race,” said Lindlief, “and the difference between us and Wayzata was that their fi rst two guys scored three points, we were at 19. That’s a big advantage.” So? “It’s going to come down to every guy,” said Lindief. “Every school an Eden Prairie runner passes is a twopoint swing. That’s a di fference maker, especially when a race is decided by 7-8 points.” The section meet is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 26 (Gale Woods).
GIRLS TENNIS
Girls soccer shutout in 2AA semis BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com
When a soccer coach loses a game he thought his team could have won, the explanation almost always closes with, “that’s soccer.” Saturday, the No. 2 seeded Eden Prairie High School girls soccer team lost a Section 2AA semifinal game to the No. 3 seeded Edina Hornets by a score of 3-0. Yes, the game was closer than the score would indicate, but no it didn’t have to be that way. Still, Eden Prairie Head Coach Tony Bidwell ended his explanation of the loss with, “that’s soccer.” What drew Bidwell’s ire? Wit h t he g a me k not t e d at 0-0 and the clock ticking towards the 60-minute mark, Edina was awarded a controversial penalty kick. “Two girls were running together and their girl tripped,” said the coach. “That’s a gutsy call, especially at that stage of the game.” Edina scored, added to its lead with another goal and then scored a third goal with Eden Prairie pressing to get back in the game. “We had three genuine goalscoring chances in the fi rst half,” said Bidwell, “and then hit a post in the second.” If one of those shots goes in, it’s a different game. If two go in, Eden Prairie could’ve been back in the Section 2AA title game. Instead, Eden Prairie was left with a big goose egg. One could argue that’s not a surprise. The Eagles, after all, have struggled to score goals, late-season goals in particular. In fact, Eden Prairie failed to score a goal in four of its last five games. “Some teams caught up to us,” explains Bidwell. That’s to be expected as Eden Prairie, whether it likes to admit it or not, was in a rebuilding mode after graduating 11 seniors off last year’s state championship game. “Holistically, I thought we had a very successful year,” said Bidwell, while adding that his team had its share of ups and downs. How does Eden Prairie get better? Hard work during the offseason,” he said.
PHOTO BY DANIEL HUSS
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A solid block anchors the Eden Prairie High School volleyball team’s defense. To paraphrase the coach, “keep it in play and good things happen.”
Tuesday, Eden Prairie’s Maddie Buxton qualified for her third state tournament. As a sophomore, she teamed with Makenna Borg to win a Class AA doubles title. She qualified as a single player last year and then again this year.
Losses hurt, but Eden Prairie Buxton to play in her volleyball team still winning third state tournament BY DANIEL HUSS dhuss@swpub.com
T he Eden P rai rie High School volleyball team had a great week, minus the losses. No, we’re not talking about losing to Andover in the championship match of the Eastview Tournament. “ We l o s t E l l e n ( E l l e n Piechowski) late in the third game against Wayzata,” said Eden Prairie Head Coach Chad Becker, “and Leesa (Leesa Hulstrand) at the Eastview Tournament. In Leesa’s case, a ball from another court rolled onto to ours and she came down on it.” In between, Eden Prairie had easily its best run of what has already been a successful season. Thursday, Eden Prairie defeated No. 7 ranked Wayzata in five games (25-17, 17-25, 25-20, 17-25 and 15-10). As a result, the Eagles won a Lake Conference title for the first time since 2006. They also seemingly locked up Section 6AAA’s No. 1 seed “It was just good volley-
ball,” said Becker, of beating Wayzata; “long rallies, good defense and a lot of back-andforth play.” Question: How can such a close match result in so many lopsided games? “The team with the lead did a good job at keeping the other team away,” said Becker. “It’s a cliché, but the match was closer than the scores would indicate.” Keys to Eden Prairie’s win? “I was impressed by how we handled adversity,” said Becker. “We responded to Ellen’s injury by killing a rally and finding a way to win that third game. That was huge.”
BEEN THERE, DONE THAT Becker wondered aloud how his team would respond to Thursday’s emotional win over Wayzata. “We followed beating Wayzata the fi rst time with a loss to Marshall to start off the Apple Valley Tournament,” said Becker. “This time, we didn’t wait around.” Friday, Eden Prairie opened the Eastview Tournament with
wins over Prior Lake (15-18, 25-17) and East Ridge (25-18, 25-21). Saturday, Eden Prairie defeated Bloomington Jefferson (25-22, 25-15) before falling to Andover (17-25, 20-25) in the tournament championship. “Andover played better than we did,” said Becker. “Not to make excuses, but we were mentally and physically beat. “I’m proud of how we played and how we dealt with adversity and the stress of playing so many matches,” he adds. “That said, we’ll need to be at full strength if we hope to be successful in the post-season.” Eden Prairie was scheduled to end regular season play Tuesday with an away match at Hopkins. Barring any surprises, the Eagles will open the Section 6AAA Tournament as the No. 1 seed. Wayzata will get the No. 2 seed. Minnetonka is expected to be seeded No. 3. Section play, for the top four seeds, begins Friday, Oct. 28. Semifi nals are scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 1; finals for Thursday, Nov. 3.
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A week ago, the Eden Prairie High School girls tennis team’s season came to an end with a 5-2 loss to Minnetonka in the Section 2AA championship match. This week, individual play for members of the Eden Prairie High School girls tennis team came to an end with the conclusion of the Section 2AA individual singles and doubles tournaments. Sad, but not true as Maddie Buxton, Eden Prairie’s top player, lives to play in yet another tournament. That might be understating; OK, that is understating it. Buxton won’t be playing in any old tournament; she gets to play in the state tournament. Tuesday, Buxton fi nished runner-up in the Section 2AA singles tournament, falling 6-4, 6-3 to Minnetonka’s Jessa Richards in the section championship match. Buxton’s section run included a 6-0, 6-3 win over Delano’s Laura Parsons,
a 6-1, 6-1 win over Buffalo’s MacKenzie Rixie, a 6-3, 7-5 win over Minnetonka’s Bri Smith and 6-3, 6-3 win over Shakopee’s Vonnick Bovoqueno. Cassy Deng, Buxton’s teammate wasn’t as fortunate. After beating Mound’s Erin Rasmussen 6-2, 6-0, she ran straight into Richards. Richards won 6-2, 6-0. Eden Prairie’s two doubles entrants had a mixed bag of success. The duo of Sophie Farmer/Susie Pederson won a pair of matches before losing to Chanhassen’s Katie Mattson and Hayley Haakenstad, the north subsection’s top seed. The Farmer/Pederson pair had been seeded No. 5. Eden Prairie teammates Megan Phillips and Eleanor Martin would also make a good showing. After winning a first round match 6-0, 6-0, they lost 7-6, 6-2 to the Minnetonka duo of Sydney Baldwin /Maya MacGibbon, the north subsection’s No. 2 seed. Buxton’s state tournament r u n is schedu led to beg i n Thursday, Oct. 27. The state tournament will be played at the University of Minnesota’s Baseline Tennis Center.
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NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 272 (EDEN PRAIRIE) STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the general election has been called and will be held in and for Independent School District No. 272 (Eden Prairie), State of Minnesota, on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2011, for the purpose of electing four (4) school board members for four (4) year terms. The ballot shall provide as follows:
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JOHN ESTALL DAVE ESPE BILL LAPADAT KIM ROSS HOLLY PARKER KARLA BRATRUD TIM FOX DEREK A GUNDERSON _______________________________ write-in, if any _______________________________ write-in, if any _______________________________ write-in, if any _______________________________ write-in, if any The polling places and combined polling places for this election and the precincts served by those polling places shall be as follows: COMBINED POLLING PLACE: Immanuel Lutheran Church 16515 Luther Way Eden Prairie, Minnesota This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 272 located in the City of Eden Prairie, Precincts 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 and the City of Chanhassen, Precinct 1; Hennepin County, Minnesota. COMBINED POLLING PLACE: St. Andrew Lutheran Church 13600 Technology Drive Eden Prairie, Minnesota This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 272 located in the City of Eden Prairie, Precincts 4, 7, 8, 11 and 12 and the City of Edina, Precincts 10 and 15; Hennepin County, Minnesota. COMBINED POLLING PLACE: Prairie Lutheran Church 11000 Blossom Road Eden Prairie, Minnesota This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 272 located in the City of Eden Prairie, Precincts 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17; Hennepin County, Minnesota COMBINED POLLING PLACE: Grace Church Pioneer Trail & Spring Road Eden Prairie, Minnesota This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 272 located in the City of Eden Prairie, Precincts 9, 10, 18 and 19; Hennepin County, Minnesota CITY OF BLOOMINGTON VOTERS: For those voters residing in the City of Bloomington, the school district general election will be held in conjunction with the municipal elections in that city and those voters will vote at their regular city polling place. Any eligible voter residing in the school district may vote at said election at the polling place or combined polling place designated above for the precinct in which he or she resides. The polls for said election will be opened at 7:00 o’clock a.m. and will close at 8:00 o’clock p.m. on the date of said election. A voter must be registered to vote to be eligible to vote in this election. An unregistered individual may register to vote at the polling place on election day. Dated: August 23, 2011. BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD /s/_________________ School District Clerk Independent School District No. 272 (Eden Prairie) State of Minnesota (Published in the Eden Prairie News on Thursday, October 20 and 27, 2011; No. 3226)
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result of all this will likely be more health care costs for me, and more costs for the taxpayer. I feel really fortunate that I have a Congressman that will listen to, understand, and care about me, my family, and especially my daughter and others like her. I cannot help but think that if we had more representatives like Erik Paulsen, who care enough to provide multiple ways to hear from the voters, we would not have the mess we have in Congress. We certainly wouldn’t have ObamaCare.
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Thanks for softball season I would like to say thank you to Lyndell Frey (city of Eden Prairie) and Lee Ray (umpire in chief) for another fi ne adult softball season in Eden Prairie. I, and a few others that I know, have been participating in Eden Prairie Softball since 1985 and have truly enjoyed the competitiveness and professionalism that the leagues have offered during this period. Many of the participants who play in the adult recreational leagues in Eden Prairie take things for granted and may not realize the amount of time and effort that goes into organizing and managing the different leagues that are available to them. Lyndell and his staff have done an excellent job over the years in terms of organizing, scheduling and keeping in communication with all the teams in the leagues. His ability to understand the game and listen to the players concerns has been an instrumental part in the success and growth of the Eden Prairie leagues over the past 20 years. Lyndell’s compassion to make Eden Prairie the best recreational program in the State is very evident in annual events/tournaments such as the Jerry Busch Memorial Tournament, Schooner Days Tou r na ment a nd t he A nnual Corn Feed Tournament. Events such as these are part of what makes Eden Prairie a great place to live. Lee Ray and his umpire staff have continued to show why they are the class of the Western Suburb softball leagues. Always professional, on time and in charge, they are the people who make all the planning and organizing turn into reality. For all the softball players who have participated in Eden Prairie softball (and other Adult Eden Prairie sports) over the years, I hope you fi nd the time to say Thank You to the people who make it all possible. Thank you Lyndell and Lee. We look forward to another great season in 2012.
Steve Knudtson Eden Prairie
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Thanks for Lemonade Stand Dear residents of Eden Prairie, It was with heartfelt thanks that we, the children and parents of the Olympic Hills neighborhood of Eden Prairie, extend our gratitude to all of you who supported the Annual Olympic Hills 9/11 Lemonade Stand. We are deeply touched to have sold 20 gallons of lemonade and nearly 1,000 homemade chocolate chip cookies. Our initial goal was $1,500. We are pleased to announce that thanks to you, we collected and will donate $4,500 to the Memorial Plaza at Ground Zero in New York City.
With these funds, we will sponsor three oak trees at the Memorial Plaza. Should your families travel to the Memorial Plaza someday, you will be able to locate the trees via a permanent informational kiosk at the Plaza. We hope to see you at the Lemonade Stand for years to come. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The Children and Parents of the Olympic Hills 9/11 Lemonade Stand.
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EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Standards needed for alcohol ads Today, we are writing to express our views about alcohol issues in Minnesota. We are eighth-grade students at Central Middle School, and we have many opinions and ideas about what could be done to make sure that citizens are aware that problems like underage drinking exist. The Eden Prairie News does a fine job of covering alcohol-free activities, but most of the problems with alcohol are hidden in the police report section. In this letter, we will inform you some startling drinking statistics and give some suggestions that could be implemented locally and statewide. Did you know that up to 20 percent of students our age have consumed alcohol at least once? That statistic is much less than adults, but when teens drink, they can’t stop with just one. They binge drink. We need to make sure that they know that it’s wrong. Which is why we bring up our fi rst suggestion: the newspaper can include a column that clearly states it is about underage drinking prevention. But adults shouldn’t write this column, kids should because teens and kids understand where people other kids and teens a re t hi n ki ng. T hey can also bring a totally new perspective to the table. The column should be in the paper at least once a month. Another way that we can limit teens’ exposure to alcohol is limiting advertising. According to a CBS News report, “For every 1 million more readers ages 12 to 19, a magazine had about 60 percent more beer and distilled liquor ads.” A more general solution, statewide or nationally, could be government standards made to protect kids under 21. In review, we looked at teen drinking statistics, alcohol advertising and came up with two unique solutions to this ongoing problem: Teen guest writers and government guidelines. Thank you so much for your time.
Jenna Barbari, Kate Trine, Anya Otterson and Annabelle Ludwig Central Middle School students
Teens should make good choices In Health, we’re learning about alcohol-related issues and think it’s a great idea to get students involved. Teens shou ld b e ac t ive so t hey choose the right choices in the future. Here are some amazing activities CMS students can choose from: basketball, lacrosse, tennis, drama club, art club, math league and so much more! Outside of school you can join other teams like: hockey, dance, softball, swimming, etc. Most teenagers we know are in sports, clubs, drama, musical and others. It shows that we are already doing our best to prepare for the future and staying alcohol free.
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They taught at the Consolidated School, which housed all the grades (now the Administrative Services Center). Curt taught industrial ar ts and phy-ed. Mary taught fi rst and second grades. “The first year I taught, I lost 20 pounds because I was so nervous,” Curt said. At that time there were four men on the staff of 17, he said, including the principal and superintendent, who both taught classes.
EDEN PRAIRIE’S GYM Eden Prairie had baseball and basketball teams. They played basketball in the historic gym in the lower level of the Consolidated School. Connaughty said Bloomington came over to play basketball in the gym. Afterwards, they wrote in their school newspaper that if Eden Prairie’s gym was used for what it was supposed to be — it would be full of hay.
FIRST FOOTBALL A story in the Nov. 6, 1957, issue of the Eden Prairie Buzzer said, “For the first time in Eden Prairie’s history, football has become a part of its curriculum.” Curt Connaughty served as the fi rst coach, with Conley Engstrom as assistant coach. Co-captains of the team were Bob Pauly and Duane Schmidt.
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Tim Fox also agreed the district needs to measure where they’re at. First, they need to make the administration put out the objectives and figure out what’s working, and then make sure they get the community in on the conversation. Karla Bratrud was among the candidates with the least confidence in the current plan. It’s imperative for the board to take a look at the plan, she said. The district is down in enroll-
“Thirty-six boys turned out for their initial practice on Aug. 26,” the story said. “Everyone showed great enthusiasm and willingness to learn the techniques of football.” Connaughty points out that these were farm kids, who were completely unfamiliar with the game. “We all were learning,” he said. “I don’t think any of them had even seen a football game,” he laughs. “Basketball was their Homecoming.” He even had to have a meeting with parents to reassure them that their children would be safe. So how did the team do? “Poorly,” Connaughty says. “If Eden Prairie got the ball, we would stand up and cheer,” Mary said. “We didn’t win a conference championship until 1968 — and I wasn’t coaching,” Connaughty said.
FIELDING A TEAM T hey ne e de d u n i for m s , equipment — and a field. “I had a hard time just trying to get the School Board to buy a blocking dummy,” Connaughty said. They played their first games in Shakopee, on a field where they have archery by the river now, he said. They lined out a football field behind the Sheep Shed (adjacent to the Consolidated School). The field was only 80 yards long.
ment and has not met targets for capacity or diversity, she added. There’s no reason to continue something if it’s not working, said Bratrud. Dave Espe shared similar concerns with the K-6 transition and boundary change. “But we are still early in the process,” he said. He adds that they should keep looking at the data. “We’re not going to make a jump decision.”
CONSULTANTS During the forum, the board was asked about how they would select a superintendent; the
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Ellen said. The couple has five children, Ellen, Julia, Maureen, Christopher and Shawn. All graduated from Eden Prairie. “I had to suspend two of my kids,” Connaughty said.
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY “I made the goal posts out of two-byf o u r s ,” h e said.
THE BUS IN THE COURTYARD Connaughty later taught biology, then became assistant principal in 1967. “I real ly loved teaching and I loved the kids,” he said. He said it was f u n to watch how much the ninth-graders had grown by the end of the year. As assistant pri ncipa l, he dealt with discipline issues. In the 1960’s, he said, t here we r e pr ot e s t s and walkouts. “You could just feel the pressure,” he said. There were also pranks.
He said some st udents put a Vol kswagen bus inside the c ou r t y a r d o f wh at i s now Central Middle School. About 30 y e a r s l a t e r, someone fi nally confessed. “It was too late to prosecute at that t i me,” C u r t jokes. Mary said t h at t h i n g s like long hair and short dresses were issues. She said when one of her 10 grandchildren asks about the
One day, Connaughty heard there might be a walk out. He told staff members to stand by the door if something happened. He said they should let the kids know that they didn’t want them to leave, but not to stop them. “I’ll talk to them once they all get out of the building,” he said. He heard something and the kids started walking out. “And I look down the hall, and who’s the fi rst one out?” His daughter Ellen. “I had to make my own way,”
board’s role in addressing issues like sex education, censoring books and Spanish immersion; if the district should implement a full-time gifted and talented program; how the board would listen to student opinions and candidates’ opinion on the amount of money spent on consultants. The forum moderators noted they received a number of questions related to the role of the School Board. The consultants question wa s i n c on ne c t ion t o t he board’s hiring of firms such as the Aspen group for work implementing its governance
policy; a marketing group for the district’s branding process (now on hold) and the work with the Pacific Education Group (PEG), a fi rm that offers diversity training. Gunderson said he didn’t see a need to bring in consultants. “Funds are tight and they need to go toward the schools,” he said. Lapadat said that once in a while you get a dud, as he had not heard much positive feedback about PEG; but he could see how you might need branding consultants. Bratrud said she would not
promote any future ties with Pacific Education Group. She said they need to fix what is happening in Eden Prairie schools before they pay for branding advice. Parker expressed her support for the work of the Aspen Group in its training of how board members should handle its governance policy. But she noted that consultants are something the board just had a discussion on in terms of evaluating the value of them. Fox said there are times when you need to bring in consultants, but you need to
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He said he trained a lot of people to be the principal. When asked what he told the people he was training, he said, “It’s a nice community.” The people are nice. The kids are nice. “It’s growing and it’s going to continue to get bigger and bigger. It’s a great opportunity to be here.” Mary said that she still runs into students she had as fi rstgraders – only now they’re doctors, lawyers, even a policeman who gives her a hug whenever he sees her. Connaughty retired after 31 years in 1986. “Thirty years is long enough to do any one thing,” he said. Then he went into real estate, which he continued from 1986 to 2002. Connaughty was involved in the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce. He is active in the Eden Prairie Lions Club, and was one of the group’s charter members. He enjoys golf, fi shing and travel. And he still keeps time for the football games and track meets. “That’s what I do for fun,” he said.
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hose mesmerizing stars in the sky really are just giant balls of gas, but we wish upon them, seek pictures in them and, for some, find our way by them. Stargazing is as old as Greek and Roman mythology, and in many cases, the names of planets, stars and constellations have come directly from primeval folklore: Hercules, Perseus and Andromeda – just to name a few. The ancient art of finding pictures in the night sky doesn’t have to be a mind-boggling, expensive hobby, according to Mike Lynch, WCCO meteorologist and professional stargazer. The first trick for city dwellers and suburbanites surrounded by light pollution is to allow your eyes to adjust to the darkness for 15 to 20 minutes. Look for Cassiopeia, that “W” in the sky, or Cepheus, the house with an upsidedown roof, Lynch tells students during the classes he teaches. “You have to use your imagination,” Lynch said. “There are about 40 constellations we can see right now and 66 throughout the year in Minnesota.” The most popular being the Big Dipper? Well, not quite. Did you know the Big and Little Dippers aren’t actually constellations? “The Big Dipper is the rear and tail of The Big Bear constellation, also known as Ursa Major,” Lynch said. But, if you can make out the “Big Dipper,” you’re seeing stars that range in distance from 80 to 150 light years away. “When we talk about stars, we don’t talk about miles. The numbers would
be too astronomical,” Lynch said with a chuckle. Instead, the distance to stars is measured in light years. One light year is equal to nearly 6 trillion miles. Beginning stargazers need only a cloudless night and some basic knowledge to get started. “Sit down in a lawn chair – even if there’s snow on the ground – and take on one direction of the sky at a time,” said Lynch. “So what if your neighbors think you’re crazy.” Star maps are helpful, and if you need a light, use a red flashlight. It won’t disturb your night vision. By locating a wellknown cluster
of stars like one of the dippers, it’s easier to use a star map to guide your search. Should you find yourself fascinated with the stars and ready for a closer look, Lynch recommends a simple refractory telescope of not less than $150. Fancier telescopes like Lynch’s “Big Daddy” have the ability to take photographs and come with a celestial object locater to help users find planets, star clusters, galaxies and more.
Apps for stargazers The GPS in smart phones allows users to hold their phones to the sky for a mini-map of stars and constellations in that direction. (Tip: adjust your display to night viewing with the red background to help you keep your night vision.) iPhone and iPad Star Walk ($2.99) Distant Suns ($5) Star Charts by Wil Tiron ($3) Android Star3map ($4.99) Star Chart ($3.25) PlanetariaX (Free)
Where to stargaze Como Planetarium – (651) 293-5398 or planetarium. spps.org Eisenhower Observatory in Hopkins – Call (952) 988-4074 for open-tothe-public dates and group reservations Your backyard using the star map found on Mike Lynch’s website: lynchandthestars.com More info Minnesota Planetarium – mplanetarium.org Minnesota Astronomical Society – www.mnastro.org
Mike Lynch’s ‘Minnesota Starwatch’ This coffee-table book is a general introduction to every aspect of astronomy from the ancients’ stories about the constellations to the recent research on the planets, such as photographs of the surface of Mars.
Top – The Lagoon Nebula (M8) in the constellation Sagittarius is about 5,000 light years away. PHOTO BY MIKE LYNCH
At left – Mike Lynch’s Big Daddy telescope is a NewtonianDobsonian Reflector Telescope with computer software to help locate celestial objects. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Taste of Home tickets now available online It’s time to celebrate the best of the season at the Taste of Home Cooking School and Holiday Shopping Show Saturday, Nov. 5. Those who prefer to leave the cooking to the professionals can still revel in the season by shopping Taste’s holiday vendors. Nearly 60 vendors will be selling their wares from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the Holiday Shopping Show at the Prior Lake High School. Among the vendors are: All About the Treats, two local women who cater sweet treats for parties. Minnesota-based Nordic Ware, a family-owned company that has been selling cookware, bakeware, microwave and barbecue products since 1946. Prior Lake’s Giggle Girls, a fun, trendy women’s clothing and accessories boutique. Seven Sundays, an artisan muesli and granola company based in the Twin Cities.
Taste of Home Cooking School & Holiday Shopping Show The nationally recognized Taste of Home Holiday Cooking School is returning to Prior Lake High School. More than 50 local vendors will be available for early holiday shopping from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Light lunch available for purchase. All attendees will receive gift bags and will be entered to win door prizes. The Taste of Home Cooking School, hosted by culinary specialist Karen Davis, begins around 2 p.m. Purchase tickets soon as last year’s show sold out weeks before the event. Time: 11 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Cost: General admission $17; VIP $55 Location: Prior Lake High School, 575 150th St., Savage Info: Call Laurie Hartmann (952) 445-3333 or visit tasteofhometwincities.eventbrite.com
Thirty-One, whose stylish purses and totes are aimed at keeping women organized. Zelaz, a locally owned clothing store for chic tweens, located in Excelsior.
All guest will receives a valuable gift bag and be eligible for door prizes. Those who wish to be included in the drawings should send their name, address and phone number to: Taste
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Nearly 60 vendors, including Iris Valley Boutique and Gifts in Jordan, are taking part in the Taste of Home Holiday Shopping Show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at Prior Lake High School. of Home Drawing, PO Box 8, Shakopee, Minn., 55379. For questions, or phone orders, call (952) 345-6878.
The event is sponsored by Southwest Newspapers and Prior LakeSavage Area Schools Community Education.
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Thursday
OCT 20 SEVER’S CORN MAZE AND FALL FESTIVAL Sever’s Corn Maze and Fall Festival features activities, food and attractions including jumping pillows, pumpkin slinger, corn cannon, corn pit, pig races, giant slide, petting zoo, straw bale maze and a canary tent. No pets allowed. Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20; Friday, Oct. 21; Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 30 Cost: Ages 4 and older $13; ages 3 and younger free Location: 1100 Canterbury Road, Shakopee Info: (952) 974-5000 or severscornmaze.com
MEA FALL ON THE FARM Enjoy an activity-packed fall day meeting farm animals, making farm-fresh snacks and creating a wool keepsake to take home. Lowry Nature Center staff will guide hikes on the Gale Woods trails to learn about insects and introduce a live raptor. Come for an hour or stay the whole day. Program is designed for kindergarten-aged children and older. There will be a break in programming from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for lunch. Reservations required for groups of six or more; reference activity #437412-30-31. Time: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. ThursdayFriday, Oct. 20-21 Cost: $6 Location: Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Rd. 110 W., Minnetrista Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
OCT. 21 OBSERVATORY ANNIVERSARY The city of Eden Prairie is celebrating the first anniversary of the Staring Lake Observatory with an event on Oct. 21. “Look for planets and distant galaxies through the humongous telescope and ask astronomers questions as they guide us through the night sky,” according to a news release. Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 Cost: Free Location: Staring Lake Outdoor Center, 13765 Staring Lake Parkway, Eden Prairie Info: edenprairie.org or (952) 9498470
‘SWEET CHARITY’ The audience is invited to mid ’60s New York City to enjoy an amusing and bittersweet portrayal of dance club hostess Charity Hope Valentine and her desperate search for love. “Sweet Charity is a Neil Simon comedy. The score includes “Big Spender,” “There’s Gotta Be Something Better Than This” and “If My Friends Could See Me Now.” Time: Evening and matinee showtimes Oct. 21-Nov. 19 Cost: Adults $28; students and seniors $25 Location: Bloomington Civic Theatre, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington Info: bloomingtoncivictheatre.org
CANTUS: ‘ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS’ There are artists who have left an indelible mark in music with works that are both timeless and instantly recognizable. In “On the Shoulders of Giants,” vocal ensemble Cantus features masterworks by composers and songwriters—from Sibelius,
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The Great Pumpkin Event at the Staring Lake Outdoor Center is set for Oct. 28. “Join friends and family at this annual event,” according to a news release. “Carve the pumpkin of your choice from the pumpkin patch and learn the history of Halloween and pumpkin carving.” Time: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 Cost: $9 Location: Staring Lake Outdoor Center, 13765 Staring Lake Parkway Info: edenprairie.org or (952) 9498470
Chesnokov and Schubert to Bono from U2—who continue to inspire each generation of new musicians. Time: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21 Cost: $25 Location: Colonial Church of Edina, 6200 Colonial Way, Edina Info: cantussings.org or (612) 4350055
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Enjoy nature at night. Play a game, investigate nature on a naturalistled walk, meet a live animal who hibernates and relax by a campfire. Adults must accompany children, at least one adult per three children. If you like, bring a blanket, marshmallows and roasting fork for afterwards. Program is outside; dress for the weather. For ages 2 and older. Time: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 Cost: $5; 20 percent discount available for groups of four or more; adults and children play program fee. Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
Follow a guide along candlelit streets in the Village of Eagle Creek. Visit historic buildings and hear costumed interpreters share folktales, legends, superstition and history. Enjoy refreshments and the warmth of a campfire. Reservations required; reference activity #438407-20-2122. For ages 12 and older. Time: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 Cost: $6 Location: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. Hwy. 101, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
Saturday
SPOOKY SATURDAY
OCT. 22 LIONESS ART & CRAFT FAIR The third annual Lioness Art & Craft Fair is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Grace Church. A variety of unique and handcrafted items made by area artisans and crafters, as well as antiques, will be available for purchase at this event. Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 Cost: Free Location: Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie Info: www.eplionessart-craft.com.
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The Fall Bead Bazaar features many items for sale including beads, findings, silver, beadwork kits, vintage glass and Swarovski, ceramic faces, seed beads, vintage jewelry, lampwork beads, vintage cabs, Bali silver, bead storage, stone beads and cabs, pearls, Czech glass beads, trade beads and beading supplies. Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. SaturdaySunday, Oct. 22-23 Cost: $3 admission is good for both days Location: Hopkins Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Hwy. 7, Hopkins$ 3 Admission good for both days Info: beadsbydee.com or call Doris Coghill (952)-492-2493
COOKING WITH ROOTS & OTHER FALL VEGETABLES Build a foundation of skills to prepare healthful and delicious meals from scratch. Taste everything that’s made during the class and ask all the questions you want. The focus will be on cooking with roots and other fall vegetables. Reservations required; reference activity #437411-02. For ages 16 and older. Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 Cost: $30 Location: Gale Woods Farm, 7210 County Rd. 110 W., Minnetrista Info: (763) 559-6700 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
WEEKEND FAMILY FUN Enjoy nature-based fun for the whole family. The October theme is Falling Leaves. Time: Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 22-23, 29-30 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
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PUMPKIN PALOOZA WEEKEND Check out the display of thousands of pumpkins inside the Oswald Visitor Center and surrounding landscapes. On Pumpkin Palooza Weekend, Oct. 22 and 23, watch master pumpkin carvers, learn pumpkin-growing tips and catch other fun events. Time: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 22-23; Pumpkin Palooza display runs through Oct. 31 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
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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
FRONTIER WEDDED BLISS Celebrate the wedding anniversary of Gideon Pond and Sarah Poage in 1837 with cake and hot cider this Sunday at the historic Pond House in Bloomington. Follow their adventures from Lac Qui Parle Mission to Lake Harriet, Camp Coldwater and finally Bloomington. Time: 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 Cost: $2 suggested donation Location: Pond Dakota Mission Park, 401 E. 104th St., Bloomington Info: (952) 563-8738 or ci.bloomington.mn.us
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campfire. For ages 5 and older. Time: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 Cost: $5 Location: Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve), 7025 Victoria Dr., Victoria Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
FOREST PLAY Bring your family and meet a naturalist in the Off-Trail Exploration Area. Build stick forts, play hide-andseek and search for signs of fall. For all ages. Time: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 Cost: Free Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
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to protect you from the elements using natural building materials and teamwork. Test your shelter against the elements in a friendly competition. End with a snack by the
Enjoy trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, music and games, indoor play structure and skating exhibitions Oct. 29 at the Eden Prairie Community Center. Time: 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 Cost: $4 in advance per child; $5 at the door Location: Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road Info: edenprairie.org or (952) 9498470
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.
The Academy of Russian Ballet in Eden Prairie proudly presents the annual, family-friendly and slightlyspooky, original Great Halloween Adventure. “ARB’s lighthearted ballet story follows Sister and Brother on a quest to rescue their stolen pumpkin,” according to a news release. “A very special good witch, a heartbroken bride, a curious cat and a quirky crow join them in battle and save the pumpkin from the spooky creatures who try to disrupt the Halloween fun.” Time: 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 Cost: $18 for adults; $15 seniors; $12 children older than 4 in advance Location: Eden Prairie High School Auditorium, 17185 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie Info: academyofrussianballet.com
‘SPOOKTACULAR’ CONCERT The Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra presents its annual “Spooktacular” Concert on Oct. 30 at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Enjoy an afternoon of classical music featuring the works of Sousa, Holst, Mussorgsky and more. Time: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 Cost: Free, with admission to the Arboretum, donations accepted. Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska. Info: (952) 401-5954 or musicassociation.org
HALLOWEEN ON THE MALL Put on your favorite costume and bring the kids to the mall for a night of safe trick-or-treating. The event includes free entertainment and kids can meet Eden Prairie Police officers and Firefighters. Sponsored by the city of Eden Prairie and Eden Prairie Optimists Club (Masks are not allowed for teens or adults.) Time: 5-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31 Cost: Free Location: Eden Prairie Center, 8251 Flying Cloud Drive Info: edenprairie.org or (952) 9498470
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EDEN PRAIRIE SENIOR CALENDAR
Senior Center Th e following upc oming events take place at the Eden Prairie Senior Center at 8950 Eden Prairie Road, unless another location is given. To register, visit the center, mail in your registration or visit edenprairie. org. For other information, call (952) 279-8050. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. To display artwork at the center, call (952) 279-8050.
Special events Bingo – 1-3:30 p.m. Oct. 28. Cost is $1 for two cards. Refreshments provided.
Senior trips Senior trips leave from the Senior Center. Senior Housing Tours – 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3. Tour three of Eden Prairie’s senior housing options. Lu nch a nd t ra nspor t ation included. Cost: $12. Register by Oct. 27.
Fanny Hill Dinner Theater – from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6. Visit Eau Claire, Wis., to enjoy “Christmas on the Hill.” Cost: $65.
Health and wellness The Eden Prairie Community Center at 16700 Valley View Road offers fitness classes geared toward seniors. Call the Community Center at (952) 949-8470 for more information. RSVP at (952) 279-8050 for the following events: Tai Chi – 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 from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday at the Eden Prairie Community Center. Players of
all levels are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes and whitesoled tennis shoes. Contact the senior center for more information. Cost is $5 for nonmembers. Chair massages – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 27; Nov. 10, 17. Cost is $18 for 15 minutes. $33 for 30-minute session. Call senior center for appointment. Foot care clinic – Nov. 7, 21. Cost is $33. Call (763) 560-5136 for an appointment. Blood pressure clinic – 11 a.m. to noon 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.
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, Nov. 9, discussing “When Everything Changed” by Gail Collins. Computer Cracker Barrel – 10-11:30 a.m. 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 Prai-
rie. 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 (951) 8205542 for more information. Cribbage – 1-3 p.m. Open to all levels of players. Call Jerry Clark at (952) 974-7989 for more information. Fridays Men’s Coffee Group – 9:30 a.m. Tell a tale, swap a story and learn something new. Call Duane Kasper at (952) 448 1608. Bread Day – 9:30 a.m. for “end of the day” baked goods and breads donated by a local baker. Donations accepted. Partner Bridge – noon, arrive with a partner or fi nd one at the center to play at 12:15 p.m. Call Lorraine Dilling at (952) 941-2060. Party Bridge – 12:15-3:30 p.m., no need to sign up, just come and play. Call Shirley at (952) 934-3461 for more information.
Eden Prairie Lioness
Trail, men and women use the 12 steps of Overeaters Anonymous to stop eating compulsively. Info: (952) 237-1168, Adam; and odat0487@ aol.com and (952) 943-8422, Sarah.
MEETINGS To add a meeting to our list, or update a listing, please email editor@edenprairienews.com or call (952) 942-7885.
Caregiver support A Caregiver Support Group meeting will be held at Prairie Adult Care from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 20. The support group helps caregivers learn coping skills and make healthy choices for the future. The meeting will be facilitated by LeeAnn Eiden, MSW from Senior Community Services. Info: prairieadultcare.com or (952) 949-3126. Prairie Adult Care is in Victory Lutheran Church at 16200 Berger Drive, Eden Prairie.
Toastmasters celebrate The Super Speakers Toastmasters Club is hosting its 30th anniversary reunion at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. “Join us in celebrating the 30 years of speeches, evaluations, forged friendships and more,” according to a news release. The event is in the Supervalu Cafeteria, Valley View Corporate Office, 11840 Valley View Road Eden Prairie. Info: Alexis Todd, (763) 772-7915 or Walt Wagner, (612) 419-2319.
Small Dog Play Group A Small Dog Play Group meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at Nesbitt Preserve Park hockey rink, 8629 Center Way. Bring water and clean-up bags.
Meals on Wheels Delivers weekday, noontime, nutritionally balanced meals to residents of Eden Prairie who are unable to leave their homes. Deliveries may be long term or for a short-term medical recovery. Info: (952) 221-2123.
Optimist Club The Eden Prairie Optimist Club is a civic organization with an emphasis on programs that benefit and recognize the youth of Eden Prairie. The club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Chanhassen American Legion, 290 Lake Drive E., Chanhassen. Visitors are always welcome. I n fo : rocky @ l hot ka.net or EdenPrairieOptimists.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous An Alcoholics Anonymous Men’s Meeting is set at 7 p.m. every Monday at the Preserve Center “Barn,” on the second f loor, 11221 Anderson Lakes Parkway, Eden Prairie, next to the tennis courts. Info: (612) 210-1312, Brian.
Eden Prairie AM Rotary The Eden Prairie AM Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Biaggi’s Restaurant in the Eden Prairie Shopping Center. Info: (612) 759 -9150, Dick Ward.
Civil Air Patrol The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Viking Squadron offers
“Fizzy, charming musical!”
a cadet aerospace education program for kids ages 12 to 21 years. Senior officer members are age 21 and older. Viking Squadron covers the southwestern portions of the Twin Cities area and meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, 9301 Eden Prairie Road. For more information contact Lt. Col. Barney Uhlig at (952) 937-2924 or buhlig @ mncap.org. CAP National Headquarters’ website is gocivilairpatrol.com. The Viking Squadron website is mncap.org/viking/.
Eden Prairie Noon Rotary The Eden Prairie Noon Rotary Club meets at noon Thursdays at Bearpath Country Club in Eden Prairie. Info: (612) 7193236, Bill Dobbins.
Business to Business Networking group meets from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Flagship Corporate Center, 775 Prairie Center Drive, Suite 400. Info: (612) 247-3630, Heather.
La Leche League Meets at 10 a.m. every third Tuesday of each month for women to learn about breastfe e d i n g. E x p e c t a nt , nu r s ing mothers and babies are welcome. Info: (952) 474-5173, Deb.
St., to increase confidence, improve public speaking and develop professional leadership skills. Free. Info: bbirr@ rfamec.com and (612) 229-8386, Bruce.
Speakers after Hours Speakers after Hours Toastmasters invites you to improve your public speaking and 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.
Business Igniters Meets 7:15-8:45 a.m. Tuesdays at the Eden Prairie Community Center. More information is available at bit.ly/ getreferred. Info: http://bit.ly/ getreferred.
BNI Networking Group From 7-8:30 a.m. Thursdays at Eden Prairie Community C enter, 1670 0 Va l ley View Road, international networking group focuses on referra ls. In fo : bni-mn.com / or (952) 890-6524, Ext. 7568, Paul Turney.
The Eden Prairie Lioness Club is a volunteer organization of civic-minded women representing a cross-section of the community. The club meets at 6 p.m. the fi rst Thursday of each month (September through November and January to May) at Camp Eden Wood, 6350 Indian Chief Road. Meetings include a guest speaker and club discussion. Info: eplioness@comcast. net.
Fresh Start Recovery From 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Christian recovery program for those with a “hurt, habit or hang-up.” Music, teaching, testimonials and small groups. No cost, no registration. Info: atgrace.com/fresh-start.
Super Speakers Toastmasters Group meets from 7-8 a.m. Fridays at Supervalu, 11840 Valley View Road. Free for all. Info: (952) 294-7410 or steve.d.clifton@supervalu. com, Steve Clifton.
Overeaters Anonymous From 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Pax Christi, 12100 Pioneer
Minneapolis Commodores The Minneapolis Commodores, a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society, welcome all men, young and old, who enjoy singing to come and experience the pleasure of barbershop harmony and camaraderie. The group practices at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at House of Prayer Lutheran Church in Richfield. Call Rich at (952) 829-7009 or go to minneapoliscommodores.org.
H2O Masters Toastmasters group meets 7:30-8:30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at Culligan Water, 6030 Culligan Way, Minnetonka. Info: h2omasters.org or (952) 912-2429, JoAnn.
Tagtalk Toastmasters Meets noon-1 p.m. Thursdays at Best Buy Corporate Headquarters, 7601 Penn Ave. S., Richfield. Details are at John.Simmons3@bestbuy.com and (612) 291-7585.
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Family Center offers classes T he Eden P rai rie Fa mily Center offers the followi ng fa mi ly a nd pa renti ng classes: Re g i st er for S p a n i s h preschool, Family Center Preschool. The Eden Prairie Family Center still has openings for a number of preschool programs. For more information or to register, contact the Early Childhood Center at (952) 975-6980 or visit www. edenpr.org/famctr. Free baby playtime: This will be offered from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Call (952) 975-6980 to reserve your spot or visit edenpr.org/famctr. Love and Limits – Class from 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 15. Join Susan Busch, director of Family Educational Services, to discuss positive discipline strategies, the importance of rules and how to avoid power struggles. All types of parenting styles will be explored. Cost: $10 for one or $15 for two people from the same household. F ree I n fa nt M a ssage : This will be offered from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Nov. 3 and from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Nov. 4. F r e e B aby S i g n L a n guage: This will be offered from 6 to 7:15 Nov. 3.
Community Ed offers classes The following classes are being offered through Eden Prairie Community Education: Call (952) 975-6942 for registration information or
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register online at epcommunityed.org. How to Eat … But Not Too Much: This class will be offered from 6:45-8:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Central Middle School, 8025 School Road. The cost of the class is $38 and the registration deadline is Oct. 25. Kaleidoscope Creations: This class will be held from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 1 at CMS. The cost of the class is $19. The registration deadline is Oct. 25. Word Tables 2010: This class will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Education Center, 8040 Mitchell Road. The cost of the class is $44 and the registration deadline is Oct. 25. Holiday List, Labels and Letters with Word 2010 : This class will be held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 6-9 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Education Center. The cost of the class is $44 and the registration deadline is Oct. 25. B a sic Home Rep a i r – Plumbing: This class will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at CMS. The cost of the class is $29 and the registration deadline is Oct. 25. Women, Money & Happiness: This class will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at CMS. The cost of the class is $19 and the registration deadline is Oct. 25. Make $$ Reading Audio Books: This class will be held from 7 to 9 Nov. 1 at CMS. The cost of the class is $ 56 and the registration deadline is Nov. 1. T-Touch for Your Dog: This class will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at CMS. The cost of the class is $ 21
and the registration deadline is Nov. 1. Take Great Pictures of People, Kids & Animals: This class will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 10 at CMS. The cost of the class is $ 32 and the registration deadline is Nov. 1. Hips, Bellies & Shoulders: This class will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 12 at Yoga Prairie, 8783 Columbine Road. The cost of the class is $35 and the registration deadline is Nov. 1.
Minnetonka school forums planned Eight candidates have fi led for the Nov. 8 School Board election in Minnetonka School District, which covers the far northwest corner of Eden Prairie. The candidates are Derek Eitreim, Charlie Kanan, Kevin B. Maire, Laurie Stoltenberg, Lisa Sumner, Joe Torelli, Lisa Wagner (incumbent) and Karen Walkowski (incumbent). Four seats are open. There are several upcoming candidate forums scheduled: Oct. 25 — 6:30 p.m. Clear Springs Elementary School. Sponsored by Clear Springs PTO. Oct. 26 — 9:30 a.m. Minnetonka Community Education Center - Deephaven Room. Sponsored by ECFE Advisory Council. Nov. 2 — 7 p.m. Excelsior Elementary Auditorum. Sponsored by Deephaven and Excelsior PTOs. To see complete Q & As with the candidates, go online to www.chanvillager.com.
ON CAMPUS Lake Forest College Katherine Bjelde of Eden Prairie has been awarded a Presidential Scholarship and a Gates Leadership Scholarship to attend Lake Forest College. Presidential Scholarships are awarded based on exemplary academic achievement. The Gates Leadership Scholarship is a Forester Scholarship. Forester Scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated special ability in and dedication to art, foreign
language, leadership, music, theater, writing or science (including the natural, mathematical and computer sciences).
Biola University Michael Prigge, of Eden Prairie, a freshman at Biola University was among 20 0 students who received the college’s highest scholarship - the President’s scholarship - for the 2011/2012 academic year. Biola awa rds i ncomi ng freshmen with the President’s
scholarship $9,000 per year for four years - upon their entering the University and meeting the requirements of the scholarship. About 15 percent of this year’s incoming class received this award.
Dunwoody College The following students from Eden Prairie were named to the dean’s list at Dunwoody College of Technology: Brittany Ellingson and Lidia Navarro-Haugh.
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Women’s Fall Kick Off A Women’s Fall Kick Off Event at St Andrew Lutheran Church is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 25. “Come and hear dynamic speaker Tasha Schuh. She is an inspirational speaker who helps others overcome challenges and struggles by givi ng a relevant message f i l led with humor and real Tasha li fe stories. Schuh Tasha’s li fe changed dramatically when she was in an accident which left her paralyzed from the chest down. She now travels and speaks to share her story of overcoming tragedy and living a life of purpose. Refreshments will be served. The church is at 13600 Technology Drive in Eden Prairie. Sign up at the information desk or call 952-937-2776.
‘Animania’ Kids Fall Fest The “Animania” Kids Fall Fest is set for noon to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Eden Prairie High School. Free Admission and PROP Food drive (Bring a non-perishable food item) will be featured. Enjoy carnival games, puppet show, $2 food baskets and more. Sponsored by City Hill, Eden Prairie Presbyterian, Prairie Hill and Wooddale Church.
Prairie Lutheran hosts ‘Trick or Trunk’ The community is invited to participate in the second annual Trick or Trunk event hosted by Prairie Lutheran Church Children’s Ministries at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. All ages are welcome. Participants are encouraged to dress up in non-scary costumes and meet in the church parking lot. Decorate the trunk of your
vehicle and bring candy to hand out. Families will then “Trick or Trunk” around the parking lot. The fun includes hot chocolate and prizes. Trick or Trunk is a free event, open to the community. Contact the church office at (952) 829-0525 with questions or visit 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.
Immanuel discusses aging parents Immanuel Lutheran church has planned a series of discussions of the “Blessings and Challenges of Aging Parents” on Wednesday nights in November. The panels are from 6:15-7:45 p.m. Nov. 2, 9 and 16. A panel of professionals will present on topics to help adult children of aging parents gain an understanding of the aging process and provide ideas for starting meaningful conversations with their parents. On Nov. 2, the group will discuss the physical and mental aspects of growing older. Info: (952) 937-8123. Immanuel is at 16515 Luther Way, Eden Prairie.
New church starts Oct. 23 Emmaus Road Reformed Church, www.emmausrcus. org, will begin worship services at Eden Lake Elementary School in Eden Prairie on Oct. 23. “This new church will be distinguished by its solid Bible teaching, close-knit fellowship and traditional worship services,” according to a news release. All are invited to a cake and coffee reception following the opening service Oct. 23. Sunday School for all ages is from 9-9:45 a.m., and worship services will be held from 10:15-11:30 a.m. A nursery will be available for ages 3 and younger. Eden Lake Elementary is at 12000 Anderson Lakes Parkway in Eden Prairie, south of the Eden Prairie mall at the
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Sunday spotlight speakers planned Prairie Lutheran Church is hosting a series of Sunday Spotlight Speakers, with the next event at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, between worship services. The presentation by speaker Rev. Paul Cross is titled “A History of the English Bible.” Cross will discuss how the King James Bible has had more influence on the Christian family than any other English translation. Bring your questions and enjoy open conversation and refreshments with others. There is no cost to attend. “This year, 2011, marks the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Version of the Bible. Whether we live in England or America, Australia or Africa, Canada or the Caribbean, the English language we speak today was largely shaped by one book, the King James Version of the Bible. But more than a literary classic, the King James Bible has provided the spiritual foundation for our English speaking culture,” according to a news release. Prairie Lutheran Church is at 11000 Blossom Road, Eden Prairie. Info: prairielutheran. org or (952) 829-0525.
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 your 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
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Looking for hope through faith-filled eyes Political discontent is surely not in short supply these days, either in our country or in other parts of the world. Be it the Tea Party or the Occupy Wall Street groups, the majority of Americans are not very happy with our government and many deplore the control corporations have come to have over our lives. On a good day, when I shift my consciousness to new ways of thinking, I can envision enough common ground between the two groups to believe they will eventually come together to work on certain issues and bring about very positive change. Then there are those days when I fear how wide and divisive the gulf between the two groups could become. Government is already stymied by the gridlock, we don’t need more. Then a quiet voice from within reminds me to turn it over to a higher power and simply act upon how faith
be just on one group’s terms, nor fi ltered through the biased lenses of certain media. Criticized for nonexistent to scant coverage of the initial Occupy Wall Street protests, media is now reporting on its growing presence. A recent Time Magazine poll found that 54 percent of Americans look favorably on the protests, compared to 23 percent who “tend to oppose” it. Interestingly, a CBS.com article, “Left Behind in America,” quoted the following fi ndings from a 2010 study conducted by Harvard and Duke researchers: “All groups – even the wealthiest respondents – desired a more equal distribution of wealth than what they estimated the current United States level to be.” As economic statistics have become available about this down economy, the reported record high profits of many corporations, combined with an average 300 percent increase
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informs my perceptions, with trust that truth will prevail and the caveat that none of us have a monopoly on truth. I am left with the hope that we all can see past the political boundaries we box ourselves in with. Amidst the political wrangling, I remind myself to give thanks for the freedom we enjoy that allows its expression and to be stalwart in defending that that freedom not be infringed upon. Democracy must never
in CEO pay since 1990, has fueled the ire of groups such as the Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street, particularly in light of the no strings attached government bailouts. Recently released statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau paint a particularly troubling picture of the fi nancial struggles facing many Americans. Nearly one in six Americans was living in poverty last year and that’s based on annual income of $22,314 for a family of four. Most would set that poverty level higher considering the major rise in rent, food and gas prices. Even at that, 22 percent of children are now estimated to live in poverty and of course that percentage is much higher for certain ethnic groups and specific regions of the country. Small wonder then that 16.3 percent of Americans have no health coverage, and that number is rising. Each week it seems new discouraging statistics come
out, making the recent proclamation highly questionable that the recession is now over. Last year’s fi gures show a 7.1 percent decline in median household income since its peak in 1999, which calls into question how a livable wage is calculated. With figures like these it is certainly understandable that so many people are upset. And economic indicators don’t point to any quick turnaround of the situation. People look to the government and businesses for solutions, yet political differences have seemingly led to an impasse. Many nonprofits and faith communities are struggling to keep up with the demands these economic hard times place upon them. We see this in our own community. This situation will likely only worsen as proposed deficit reduction cuts target many of the government programs which assist those in poverty. Some politicians are
even proposing reducing minimum wage to supposedly create more jobs, regardless of the burden already being carried at this end of income earners. As the Occupy Wall Street movement is advocating, our solutions to the economic woes of this country need to be more equitable. Our faith based ideals of being our brothers’ keepers are more important now than ever for greed has taken a mighty stronghold of many of our institutions and must be called out as such. The political discontent found throughout our country is unsettling, but it has the potential to set our country down a road of true recovery and revival, rather than become any more divisive. Spiritual writer Lauren Carlson-Vohs shares this space with Dr. Bernard E. Johnson and the Revs. Michael Miller, Rod Anderson and Timothy A. Johnson. “Spiritually Speaking” appears weekly.
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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.
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Grief Coalition meets Mondays 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. 24. Speaker Rev. Abigail Henderson will discuss “Anger and Absence: The Dark Side of Grief.” 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, 12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, from 5:30-7:30 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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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
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6500 Baker Road • Eden Prairie, MN 55346
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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
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9145 Eden Prairie Road · Eden Prairie, MN Located at NE corner of Pioneer Tr. & EP Rd.
Bible Classes - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
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
Weekend Masses Saturday Sunday
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Prairie Hill Evangelical Free Church
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Dr. Jerry Erickson, Pastor
Are you hungry for “meaty” Bible teaching? The close-knit fellowship of a smaller church? Good friends for your children? Visit our brand new church in Eden Prairie, meeting at Eden Lake Elementary, south of the EP Mall, off Preserve Blvd. (One mile west of Hwy 169, on Anderson Lakes Pkwy)
Eden Lake Elementary School 12000 Anderson Lakes Pkwy Eden Prairie, MN, 55347 Rev. Ryan Kron, 612-751-2096 ryankron@hotmail.com www.emmausrcus.org 217647
Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Treasure Seekers and Sunday School Classes for all ages: 9:15 am Wednesdays: Family Meal at 5:30 pm, Awana at 6:30 pm
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Send us your religion news There are several ways you can submit a news or calendar event relating to religion. You can mai l it to Eden Prairie News, P.O. Box 44220, Eden Prairie, MN 55344, fax it to (952) 942-7975, email it to editor@edenprairienews.com, or deliver it to 250 Prairie Center Drive, Suite 211, Eden Prairie. Deadline is noon on the Monday preceding the Thursday publication date. We urge that submissions be brief, to the point and typed.
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New class, Coats for Kids Prairie Lutheran Preschool has beg un registration for children 33 months old. The January 3’s class begins Jan. 3, 2012. For more information call (952) 942-1800 or visit prairielutheran.org. Prairie Lutheran Preschool is at 11000 Blossom Road in Eden Prairie. A Coats for Kids service project is underway at Prairie Lutheran Preschool. Bring a gently used coat, snowpants, boots or mittens to the collection site at the church.
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Prior Lake- Lg 1 BR, $595/ mo. 2 BR. $765/ mo. Available now. Patio/ balcony, cats OK, please call 952-6532105, 952-594-1791, or 651-470-4017
Savage Rentals
CHASKA 1 BR $650 2 BR $795 Heat paid. Garage available. Clean/ quiet bldg. Laundry room. FREE exercise room.
Nice Duplex, 3BD, 2BA, W/D, A/C, deck. $1050. 952-955-1889
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
Jordan Center Apartments
2-3 BR homes for rent. Newly remodeled. Available now. 612-759-2055
Cedar Creek 952-448-6800
Shakopee Rentals
Prior Lake Rentals
2 BR condo, garage. Pet OK. Includes water, sewer, $925. Avail 11/1 952-440-4112
Efficiency Apartment, available 11/1. W/D, all utilities paid, $550. 612709-3289 LIVE AMONG FRIENDS! 55 and better Lynn Court Apartments 4350 West 124 th, Savage, MN 1 & 2 BR starting at $665 Your pet is welcome 952-894-4719
Shakopee Rentals 1 BR in 8-plex, heat paid. No pets. Available 11/1. $575. 952-4459075
Shakopee Rentals Hillview Motel Micro/ Refrig. Weekly $175 & Up. Daily, $35 & Up. 952-445-7111
3 BR 1 BA apartment. Detached garage. $895. Randy 952-270-9221
Jordan Rentals
2 BR townhome, W/D, dishwasher, attached garage. 1200s.f. $835$885. 952-361-3166
RENTALS
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Drive-In's & Docks Available Immediately Intersections of 41/ 169. 952-484-9675
Prior Lake Rentals
Carver Rentals
Childcare openings available. Check out our newly finished center! 612-747-1306
Health Supplies
Chaska Rentals
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 2 bedroom apartment with garage. Available November. Scott, 612251-9418, 952-4453182
3BR/1BA $800. Apt. Remodel! Safe,cln,brght,quiet,Priv deck,plygrnd 1yr lse NrCub/Marshall 722Garden Ln 612-325-7954 7494 Derby LaneTownhome. 2 BR, 2.5 BA, W/D, all appliances, fireplace. 2 story+ loft. 2 car garage. $1,150. Available 11/1. 612-414-3496 952-894-1890 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
Full-Time
Large 2BR country apartment, in a 4 unit. No pets, $715. 952-4456968
WORK FROM HOME!
Sandalwood Studiosfull kitchenettes, nightly/ weekly/ monthly rates available. 952-277-0100
Put your faith first, Family second with an Opportunity to earn a Great income! 952-270-6190
REAL ESTATE
2 BR apartment, nice, available now, lease. Reasonable. 952-4452739 3 BR in 4-plex, 1-car garage, $850/ month+ utilities. Immediate. No dogs. 952-448-2333
Full-Time EMPLOYMENT
Houses 3BR, 2BA, 3 car garage. Contract for deed terms with 5% down. 177,900. Randy Kubes, Realtor 612-599-7440
Allure Salon looking for motivated, enthusiastic hair designer and nail technician to join our talented staff. 952-4963331, Bonnie www.escapetoallure.com Assembly & Food Mfg, All Shifts Available, Please Call 952-9249000. Landscapers/ Snowplowers, mechanical ability helpful. 952-4458996 or 612-749-6480
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 www.teampersonnel.com ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career Excellent Potential Fast Growth
Coldwell Banker Burnet Eden Prairie Irene: 952-949-4759 Rolland: 952-949-4724 EOE
Sales Associates for new All My Walls, EP Center location. Apply: ep@allmywalls.com
House for sale: 9875 Spring Rd, EP $327,400 952-240-8940
Lots/Acreage Farmland for Sale & Wanted. Randy Kubes, Realtor... 612-599-7440
Mobile Homes
S-T-R-E-T-C-H Your Dollar.... Shop Classified Marketplace!
2003 doublewide, Chaska. 3 BR, 2 BA. Available now. 952-448-7153
To learn more about these businesses, go to www.imarketplace.mn Call (952) 345-3003 to place an ad
BUILDING
BUILDING
CONCRETE/MASONRY
612-221-2181
Highland Home Services Inc. Remodeling ...Repair ... Design 30 years experience
cell 612-418-2277
fax 952-447-1211
sjenness@integraonline.com
Free estimates/Insured Decorative stamped concrete, Driveways, Concrete Firepits, Tear-out & replacement, Steps, Floating garage slabs, Swimming pool decks, Poured Wall Foundations & Flat work www.mnvalleyconcrete.com
www.highlandhomeservices.com
Steve Jenness
lic#20628802
~ PARAMOUNT REMODELING, INC. ~ Where Your Dreams Are Paramount *Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling *Distinctive Hardwood Flooring
*Lower Level Finishing *Decks & Exteriors
Brick Work
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.
Stone Work New
Over 19 Years Experience Licensed and Insured
Remodel Chimney Repairs
Basements • Room Additions Complete Home Remodeling Decks/Porches
Free Estimates Licensed Insured
Big Enough To Help~Small Enough To Care
952-461-4540
www.magnumconstructioncomp.com
Lebens Masonry
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 Lic#20219985 Ins
BUILDING Builder's Edge Remodeling, Windows, Basements, Additions, Cabinets. Licensed. 952-492-3170
CLEANING
DON WHERLEY MASONRY INC Decorative Concrete Additions - Patios Garage Floors Steps - Sidewalks Aprons - Driveways Stamped, Colored Exposed Aggregate
952-448-7037
FLOORING
Drapes, Blinds, Fabrics, Upholstery, Bedspreads. Lakes Interiors. 38 yrs. 952-447-4655.
Duffy’s
DRIVEWAYS
Radloff & Weber Blacktopping Inc.
HARDWOOD FLOORS •Floor refinishing & sanding •Real wood floors •Dustless refinishing •Water damage specialists •Board patching •Custom staining •Best quality •Best pricing •Most experience in your area •Family owned, 28 years •Free Estimates
952-469-5713 952-426-2790 www.duffyshardwoodfloors.com
Driveways, Parking Lots
HEATING/AIR COND
~Since 1971~ Free Estimates
Heating, plumbing, remodel and repair, and replacement, new construction. 952-492-2440
952-447-5733
Free Estimates
! 952-239-4110 Bumble Bee Services Housecleaning. Insured
Lowell Russell Concrete
www.bumblebeeservices.com
From the Unique to the Ordinary... Specializing in drives, patios and imprinted, colored and stained concrete. Interior acid stained floors and counter tops.
! Country Touch Clean. Several years in business. Reliable/Trusting 612-483-1092 952-454-7591, Melanie. Home and Office Cleaning. Experienced, reliable, reasonable rates.
DCI Inc. We are a very diverse company that has expertise in Driveways Patios Foundation repair Chimney restoration Stone fronts Outdoor fireplaces Floor staining, etc....
www.staincrete.com
Professional house cleaning at a great rate. Energetic, enthusiastic and ready to work. References, 952-445-8337
Feel free to text, call or Email andydciinc@gmail.com Andy, 612-221-1849
CONCRETE/MASONRY
• Block Foundations • New Additions, Repairs • Driveways • Patios • Steps • Garages • Pool Decks • Tear-out, Remove, Replace/New • Decorative • Colored, Stamped, Exposed Aggregate
952-758-7742
www.chconcretemn.com
ELECTRICAL
Monyok Masonry 16 years in business Driveways, Sidewalks, Patios, Floors, Steps, Block Foundations, Brick Repairs, Footings Call Joe: 952-492-3671 MonConServ.com
LANDSCAPING
All types of Home Services Call Tom, Chaska: Ph: 952-201-8489 Fax 952-448-4690 Free Est. Insured Bonded Sr. Citizen discount
#1 Schieber Outdoor Services LawncareLandscaping. Commercial Residential. Senior Discount. Joe: 952-2924445
• Tree Removal • Stump Grinding • Brush Chipping • Overgrown Areas Mowed • Excavating • Sand & Gravel • Crushed Limestone
LAWNS ARE US X Complete
Landscape & Irrigation Design & Block, Retaining Walls, Paver Driveway, Patios X Lake Shore Restoration & Drainage Correction X Outdoor Kitchens/ Fire Pits/ Rain Gardens/Ponds X Aeration & Over Seeding/ Fall Clean-Up & Dethatch X Tree/Shrub Trimming & Holiday Lighting X Boulder
952-440-WOOD (9663)
Caola
Landscape Services 952 445-0663
XComplete
Landscaping
Design, Build, Maintain XWater
Problems resolved Systems XRock/Mulch/Edger XTrees & Shrubs XBrick Pavers XRetainingWalls Over 30 yrs of quality workmanship XSprinkler
Visit our website: www.caolalandscaping.com Credit Cards Accepted
952-492-3160
FLOORING
Floor Installation Sanding & Refinishing Carpet, Tile & Vinyl Installation Exceptional Quality Great Service
612-275-2574. AJ's Tree & Lawn Service LLC. Trimming & removal. Licensed, insured.
R.D. & Associates
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
ABOVE ALL HARDWOOD FLOORS & CARPET
Weekly Mowing Tree/Bush Trimming &Removal Stump Grinding/Chipping Bobcat/Dump Truck Serv. Snow Plowing Air Duct Cleaning
Specialized Services Inc.
952-445-7302
POWERTECH Electric. Local. Owner operated. Licensed, insured, clean. Rich: 952-292-8683
LANDSCAPING
TK HOME SERVICES Residential/Commercial Landscaping Spring/Fall Clean-Up Aeration/Dethatching
www.rdandassociates.com
#Priority Electric Inc. Licensed- Bonded- Insured. No job too small. 952-403-9200
952-461-3710 info@staincrete.com
References- Fully insured
Free Estimates
DRAPERIES
952-233-1099
CABINETRY KB Custom Cabinets Kitchens, Entertainment Centers, Bars, Built-ins Vanities, Counter Tops. 952-445-7790
CONCRETE/MASONRY
Rock Engraving at Hermans 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 952-492-2783 De www.HermansLandscape.com
Retaining Walls, Concrete & Paver Drives, Patio & Walks, Boulder walls, & much more!
952-292-2261 Premiere One Landscapes
Eden Prairie News | www.edenprairienews.com
Full-Time
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Full-Time
Full-Time
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
Eden Wood Center
Cook Responsible for leading the Eden Wood Center Kitchen, located in Eden Prairie, MN in food service, menu planning, food orders, customer service, and assisting with food budget. Past experience in food preparation and banquet service experience is required. Strong knowledge on proper food handling procedures required. Flexible in schedule and tasks. Ability to be an effective leader and provide a positive learning environment. Send resume & salary requirements to: 10509 108th St. NW, Annandale, MN 55302 Website: www.conference andretreat.org
Full-Time
Full-Time
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.
TOOLMAKER Experience required in building, repairing, & maintaining blank, progressive, and compound dies for METAL STAMPINGS. If you are interested in VARIETY & PERSONAL GROWTH, we offer: Excellent wages and benefits including Vacation, Insurance, 401(k), & a Profit Sharing Bonus Plan! Please fax, mail or email your resume to: EDi, P.O. Box 85, Jordan 55352 F: 952-492-3790 vengelsteffan@engeldiversified.com
ELITE WASTE DISPOSAL
Farmers Agency in Savage looking for FT energetic Customer Service rep. Prior experience in insurance preferred. $10-12 based on experience. E-mail resume to: johanna.denger@ farmersagency.com 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
is seeking to fill a Mechanic Position for Day Shift. Ideal candidate would possess: *Heavy truck mechanic exp. or equivalent schooling *Related experience a plus. *Be D.O.T. certified. (Not required) *Class A license (Not required) *Must have your own tools *Up to $25/hour plus benefits depending on exp. Please send resume to: troy@elitewastedisposal.com or apply in person at:
845 Corporate Drive, Jordan, MN
New location opening at Highway 7 & 41 in Shorewood early November. SHIFT SUPERVISORS: Food service and cash handling experience required MORNING PREP/SLICER: Responsible for slicing veggies, meats and cheese DELIVERY DRIVERS: Paid per delivery and keep all personal tips earned COUNTER PERSONS/ SANDWICH MAKERS: Food service or customer service experience preferred PT and FT positions available. Fast-paced, fun environment. Competitive compensation, plus tips. Apply in person at our Eden Prairie location: 16534 W 78th Street, Hwy 5 and Eden Prairie Rd Near Kowalski's Market 952-224-2440 **Do not call or apply between 11am and 2pm** Train at the Eden Prairie location then transfer to our new Shorewood location or work at our EP location in place of one of our transferring employees
Primary Program Counselor (Shakopee) Thomas Allen Inc. Exp working w/ developmental disabilities preferred Diabetes exp. a plus! Driver's lic, insur. ,clean record required. Tuesdays-Saturdays evenings FULL TIME. Contact: Jodib@thomasalleninc.com
For more openings go to www.thomasalleninc.com
Are you looking for a position with stability and growth opportunities? General Equipment is now taking applications for a:
Painter/Welding Fabricator GES is a market leader in the Construction ad Aggregate Equipment business. GES has an opening for someone who would like to work for a growing company that grows with its employees. Check us out at genequip.com and apply. Mail application ATTN: HR General Equipment & Supplies, 4300 Main Ave, Fargo, ND 58103 Email: human-resources@genequip.com
Full-Time
Part-Time
HOUSECLEANERS $11-$13/hour 15-25 hrs/week, days
Seeking FT mobile HVAC Parts Manager. Must have experience. 952-895-5220 Software Support Specialist. Assist/Train customers in the use of our software product. ERP/ manufacturing software. Experience in Accounting helpful. Analytical skills needed. Precise Softwarewww.precisesoftware.net Salary based on experience. Vacation/ health benefits. Send resume to: tomp@precisesoftware.net
A New Career Carver County office: Are you fun and outgoing? Take the real estate style test and find out if a real estate career is right for you.
Part-Time
Auburn Homes & Services is looking for :
TMA/NAR varied shifts- Part time to start with possibility of Full Time
LPN's Part time nights. Includes every other weekend. We also have openings for on-call R.N.'s & L.P.N.'s LTC experience preferred, but not necessary. Download an application at: www.auburnhomes.org Or apply in person at 501 Oak Street No. Chaska, Mn. 55318 EOE No phone calls please
Flexible schedule, no office reporting required. SW metro area. Car req’d.
KDS Cleaning Inc. Email resume: kjroehl@comcast.net or Call: 952-831-5178
Scheduler / Medical Records / Front Desk Busy peds clinic in Chaska needs warm, professional, service oriented scheduler for PT; includes 2 Sunday afternoons per month. Fax resume to Karen at 952-448-5083
www.askwyn.com
Wyn Ray 952-556-1750 FSI International,located in Chaska, a global supplier of surface conditioning equipment and technology, currently has the following opportunities available for candidates with strong electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting experience:
Technician Assembler To view additional opportunities and to apply online, please go to www.fsi-intl.com
The Lutheran Home Campus is currently accepting applications for the following positions: • Direct Support Professionals • Home Health Aides • Licensed Nurse (RN or LPN) • Nursing Assistants
DRIVER
We need experienced drivers
Part-Time 10-15 hrs week. Victoria, Bookkeeper, experienced in Peachtree, AR, AP, GL, Sales tax, Payroll tax. Dave 612-7019482 CARETAKER 12-15 hrs/week at River City Centre senior housing in Shakopee. General cleaning of common areas & units, light maintenance, snow removal. May live on site. Must have prior caretaker exp. Resumes to: critter@greatlakesmc.com fax 763-377-7387. Great Lakes Management Co. EOE
Kelly Services® is hiring temporary drivers for Fedex Ground®, a small-package ground delivery company serving business and residential customers across North America. Minimum six months experience driving like-sized commercial vehicle within last three years required. One year commercial driving experience strongly preferred. 21 years or older Clean driving record Drug screen, background checks and physical Customer service skills Apply today! Call for appointment: 952-445-0056 Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm 5800 12th Ave. East, Shakopee, MN 55379 email resume to: gplstj@tempdriver,net EOE
For additional information or to apply online, visit The Lutheran Home Association website @ www.tlha.org or call (952)873-2159 An Equal Opportunity Employer
Progressive. Growing. Engaged.
SCOTT COUNTY Principal Applications Analyst
CALL CENTER REPRESENTATIVES! Great job opportunities at Heartland America! We’re conveniently located in Chaska near Hwy 5 & 41! Heartland America is a direct marketing company offering brand name, and other quality merchandise at value prices via catalog and internet sales. No outbound calling! Great pay & benefits!
Full or Part Time, between the hours of 12pm-8pm. Send resume/application or apply in person:
Heartland America
Attn: Pam 8085 Century Blvd, Chaska, MN 55318 Email: chaskaemployment@heartlandamerica.com Website: www.heartlandamerica.com/application
Ph: 952-361-5749
Fax: 952-361-3656
In this position you'll perform our organization's most complex & difficult applications programming work in design, analysis, development, testing, & implementation; delivering new & innovative technical solutions to users, especially in web development w/SharePoint. You'll have considerable independence in programming & developing systems & solutions working through all phases of the software development life cycle. Collaboration skills are a must as you'll provide project management &/or business analysis services to others. MQs: Requires equivalency of a bachelor's degree in Computer Science & 5 years increasingly responsible & complex applications experience in a medium to large enterprise. Preference given for .Net &/or Visual Basic application programming experience, as well as MS SQL database design experience in a client/server &/or web-based environment (MS SharePoint). A valid driver's license is required. Hiring Rate: Up to $91,382 - DOQ. Selection Method: Rating of Training & Experience. Open Until Filled. Obtain application from Scott County Employee Relations at (952) 496-8890 or from the Internet at www.co.scott.mn.us. EOE TTY/TDD: (952) 496-8170 Let's work together.
To learn more about these businesses, go to www.imarketplace.mn Call (952) 345-3003 to place an ad
LANDSCAPING
MOVING/STORAGE
952-445-1812 Paul Bunyan Tree Service. Tree Removal and Trimming. www.paulbunyantree serviceinc.com
You Call - We Haul
AA Tree Removal/ trimming/ firewood/ brush hauling, stump grinding. Steve, 952-445-5239
MOVING? Completely Enclosed Truck
Very Reasonable Rates
952-758-2552
We Haul Moving
Core Aeration $59 Fall Cleanup Snow Removal Residential/Commercial
952-440-1131 Turfboys.com
New Prague
ODD JOBS NEED HANDYMAN? Little Job Expert! For all the odd jobs needing Attention!!! Painting: • Interior & Exterior Finish Carpentry: • Basements • Bathrooms • Ceramic Tile • Sheet Rock & Taping Dennis 952-334-1755 952-445-9034
ODD JOBS
Handyman Ser vices PROFESSIONAL, PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE 28 YEARS OF TRADE EXPERIENCE
Hunter Lawn Service. Fall clean-ups, Aeration Tree, Shrub trimming, 952-451-9275
Kerchner Outdoors Now offering snow removal and yard services, including fall clean up. Serving the Lakeville, Savage, Prior Lake, and Shakopee area. Call today for a free estimate. 612-3859010 Dependable, on time. Flexible & efficient!
Bob Wagner (952) 686-4833 www.bobshandymanservices.com for available services and rates. Fully Insured LOW HOURLY RATES, TELL ME WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD AND WE WILL MAKE A DEAL!
Quality Remodeling and Home Repairs A Minnesota Greenstar Qualified contractor
References, Lic & Ins Mn Lic. 20632058 Kevin Hayes
Ken's HANDYMAN SERVICE Repairs, Installations & Home Improvements. Call Ken: 952-445-1836
PAINT/WALLPAPER
(612)867-8287 kevin@hmwhome.com www.hmwhome.com
PAINT/WALLPAPER
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 “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 MJ Painting Interior/ Exterior painting & staining. 952-445-2904 Marvin Jeurissen
ROOFING
ROOFING
KREUSER ROOFING, INC.
Regal Enterprises, Inc. Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Insurance work. Since 1980. regalenterprisesinc.net 952-201-4817
952-492-3842 952-412-4718(cell)
952-448-3761 No wall too small
PLUMBING/SEPTIC Father/ son plumbing company. Licensed, bonded, insured. Working for you! R&D Plumbing952-237-0115 Plumbing, heating, remodel and repair, new construction. 952-4922440
Storm damage repairs Defective shingle claims Family owned & operated Thousands of satisfied customers Professional and Courteous Lic# 20632183
ROOFING 651-480-3400
Why Wait Roofing LLC Offering best extended manufacturers warranty! Tear-offs, Re-roofs, Siding & Gutters, New Construction Insurance Specialist Over 18 years experience FREE ESTIMATES Rodney Oldenburg Cell # 612-210-5267 952-443-9957 Lic. ID-20156835
Free wind & hail damage inspections... We can handle all of your insurance claims. Roofing, Siding, Windows & all home improvement needs. We do it all!
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Let us know how we can earn your business. (952)873-6078 Roofing Windows OSiding ORemodeling O
Quality Interior Painting. Reliable, Professional, Experienced. 952-334-0977 Jerry Fehn
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Locally Owned & Operated Licensed & Insured #20631439
PLASTER/DRYWALL
Snow Removal Services. Call Brad with OTB for a Bid. 952-3927776
Major credit cards accepted
952-345-3003
Family owned since 1979
Schedule your Fall painting now!
952-474-6258
needs, call
sundanceexteriors.com
SNOW REMOVAL
Free Estimates Ins/ Bonded
Classified
or
*A and K PAINTING*
Ext/Int Paint/ Stain ~Carpentry/ Repair~
For all of your
Best Drywall LLC Serving SW Metro 18 yrs. Small crew/no subs/ painting. New Const/ Basements/ Repair. BBB Reg/Ins/Free Est. All work guaranteed Mic 612-685-0476 bestdrywallminnesota.com
•Roofing •Siding •Windows
952-882-8888 Call today for your Free Inspection! Family Owned & Operated www.capstonebros.com Lic# 20609967
UPHOLSTERY Discounted fabrics... drapes, bedspreads, residential/ commercial. 38 years' experience. 952-447-4655
There’s A Deal Waiting For You
in THE CLASSIFIEDS 952-345-3003
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Part-Time Help Kids Learn Are you smart, energetic, and enjoy kids? LearningRx is hiring cognitive skills trainers who will help kids improve learning ability. College degree required. PT 10-25 hrs/wk. Afternoon and evening hours. Training provided. Call (952) 949-6900 or come to a hiring event on Monday to apply. LearningRx Chanhassen 600 Market St, Suite 120 Mon. Oct. 24 @ 2pm
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Part-Time South Metro Lawn Service seeking individual to fill lawn crew/snowplow operator positions. Experience required. Must have good driving record. Pay DOQ 952445-4336 StarTribune Newspaper Carrier Needed immediately Shakopee, Chaska, Waconia weekend routes, and Shakopee weekday route. For further information see our website at; www.Chaskadelivery.com
NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR No experience Necessary will train
Campers Travel Trailers
Boats/Motors
2001, 17ft. Starcraft, 90HP, Mercury. Excellent condition. $9,000 952-890-2630
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
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
Classifieds 952-345-3003
Positive Connections 460 N Hickory Street Chaska, MN 55318 952-361-0899
Program Counselor(s) (Shakopee) Thomas Allen Inc. 1 yr Exp working w/ developmental disabilities preferred not required, Driver's lic, insur. ,clean record required. Position 1: E/O Sat 10am-4pm & Sun 8am4pm OR Position 2: E/O Sat 8am-4pm & Sun 8am2pm. Contact:
TRANSPORTATION
www.thomasalleninc.com
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 Snow Removal We want you! Sub-contractors & operators of our own equipment. Plow operators, Bobcat operators, Shovelers and Snowblowers. We pay for exp., quick cash, paid immed. Flex. hours. Could lead to FT. 952-393-PLOW (7569) MoveSnowNow@ gmail.com Social Services
Polaris Xplorer 300 4X4 1999 with plow, gun rack, tote box. Starts and runs great. Gently used. $2400 952-3888456
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
2004 41' SportsCoach Elite. Fully equipped. 23,000K. Well-maintained. 3 slides. $100,000. 952-797-6264
94 Starcraft, 17ft. Aluminum. Walleye, Bass ½ Console 75hp. Mariner & 8hp. Kicker. $6500. 612-554-6725 or bsehlers3242@gmail.com
2007 27' Colorardo RL 5th Wheel, 2 Slide $29,500 or best offer. 507-934-4834 M-F after 5:30
Boats/Motors Hydro Stream Vegas. 20'. 200 HP+++. Complete restoration. 5 passenger. A real head turner! $8,900 or all trades welcome. 952215-5421 1973 14' Alumacraft boat/ trailer, 15 HP Johnson motor. Needs carb work. Trolling motor/ battery, steering console. $1,125/BO. 952-448-3128
1992 Vibo 21' Hexagon pontoon. Low hrs. 2 motors. '96 Merc 90HP + 9.9. Marine radio. Trailer. Clean. $8,500. 612720-2262
Campers Travel Trailers
Motorcycles
2003 Harley Softtail Deuce Anniversary model. 5500 miles. $13,000. 952-447-4280
Honda style 2007 JMST 250cc Scooter. 1329 miles, original owner, 80 mpg, 4 stroke 2 passenger, $2900.00, call Ray 952-402-9110
Sporting Goods CASH$$ We buy guns SPORTS STOP Shakopee 952-445-5282
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2004 Harley FXST Softail 24,000 miles. Extras too much to list. Call for details. REDUCED! $8,300. 952-836-6773
2005 black Yamaha R6, 6,000 miles. Yoshimurd customized exhaust. With OEM cover & tank bra. $5,500. 952-3610142
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EZ-GO Gas Golf Cart with Rear Seat. White with White Top and Seats. $2195. 952-2390446
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Boat Storage, inside. $10/ ft. Shakopee Area. 952-445-3874, 952-2614039 Indoor Storage: Boats, RV's, etc. $11/ ft. per season. 612-859-1248 Inside storage at Scott County Fairgrounds. 612-919-1076
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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
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Garage Sale to benefit the CAP agency. Friday 10/21 9-4pm, Saturday 10/22 8-3pm. Lower level of the VFW 16306 Main Ave SE
1994 Harley Heritage Softtail, 26300k, all service records avail, extra set of pipes. $7500. Call Mike @ 612-309-6737
Fall Boutique ~ Barn on the Hill ~ October 21-23 8:005:00. Halloween and Christmas Decor, Jewelry, Artwork, Antiques, Home Decor, Crafts, Pet Accessories, Old Furniture. 2290 233rd Street E., Prior Lake www.barnonthehill.com
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Gigantic 20 Family Sale. 2 Buildings Full and yard. Oct. 20-23, 9-5. Too much to list. Furniture, Glassware, Clothing, Tools, Potatoes, Bakery, Pickle. 19670 Vergus Ave.
Garage Sale Saturday, 10/22, 8am-4pm. Men's clothes, small appliances, HH items, and lots of misc. 2206 Downing Ave.
Weekdays: 9am-8:30pm Weekends: 9am-5pm Hughes Pavillion Building 7499 France Ave. S. Edina (Between Chuck E. Cheese & Q.Cumbers ~ lower level) Over 100 artists Home Decor • Gifts • Antiques
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Multi Family Sale Thursday 10/20 - Saturday 10/22 8-5pm. Toys, furniture, lots of new packaged items. Great stocking stuffers. 1572 Bluebill Trail
Closing the Cabin Sale. Housewares, lamps, furniture, lots of misc. No clothing, no childrens toys. Everything under $75. Oct. 21-22, 10-6. 4853 Beach St. NE
1998, Bayliner Capri Fish & Ski boat, 19 ft. 135HP. Inboard, stored inside. Excellent condition $6900. 952-4126417
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1998 Dodge Stratus, 6 cyl, AT. 156K. $1,500. 952-445-6173
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1976 Classic Cadillac Convertible. Low mileage. 8 cyl. 440 engine. Complete facts available by calling. 559-435-3751
1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cierra, silver edition. Loaded! Only 109,000K miles. V-6, 4 door, $1,100/BO. 952426-5657
1989 Volvo 240DL. 118K, AT, CD, New tires, battery, tabs, and more. 4 cyl, price reduced to sell, $1,900. 952-440-2469
2000 Jaguar XJR. Well maintained. $9700 Silver and black interior, 83,000 miles. Call 612655-6680
2009 Chev Cobalt LT. Purchased/ driven locally, like brand new, 21,000K. Black, Spoiler, PW, PL, Cruise, CD, non-smoker, more! $12,900. 952-215-5421
Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 301 Engine, 4.9 Liter, 4 Barrel Overhead, New Fuel Pump, Alternator, Battery Heater, 129500K, $2100. 612418-5159
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PROP food shelf needs of the week Did you know that PROP distributes over 44,000 lbs. of food each month? That’s about 3,000 bags of food! And that is why we continue to need your help to restock our shelves. PROP is cu r rent ly i n need of canned fruit, baked beans, coffee, tea, oatmeal, pancake mix, cereal, boxed potatoes, rice and toiletry items. Your cash donations enable PROP to use its buying power for food, supplies and fi nancial support for clients. Your food donations keep shelves stocked. The group appreciates the support and invites you to volunteer and use your creativity to create a PROP-themed event. If you need services or support from PROP, visit its website at propfood.org, call (952) 937-9120 or stop by the office at 14700 Martin Drive Monday through Friday 9:30 to 1 p.m. or Monday and Wednesday evenings 4 to 6:30 p.m.
PROP Shop needs of the week “The PROP Shop client room currently requests donations of men’s
and women’s socks, especially those for winter weather.” The PROP Shop is a nonprofit resale 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.
Flu season immunizations The flu season is here, and Hennepin County Public Health is offering low-cost immunizations to people who don’t have health insurance or their insurance doesn’t cover immunizations. All clinics are walk-in clinics so no appointments are necessary.
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Gabbert returns from Afghanistan
Christian is a 1 year old black and white male that was found by a kind gentlemen who couldn’t watch him starve anymore. After two months of loving care by the Chanhassen Vets staff (who gave him his special name), he has blossomed into this striking and handsome boy, weighing a healthy 7 lbs. 6 ozs. Christian loves people and always wants to purr and engage in play! Can you fi nd it in your heart to give him a loving forever home? Contact Southwest Metro Animal Rescue at: (952) 368PAWS (7297) or swmetroanimalrescue @ hotmail.com. Southwest Metro Animal Rescue and Adoption Society is in Chaska. For more information, email swmetroanimalrescue@hotmail.com or visit swmetroanimalrescue. org.
The clinics will be held on the following dates: Bloomington clinic: Bloomington Division of Health, 1900 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington – 3-5:30 p.m. Nov. 1 and 15 Brooklyn Center Clinic: Hennepin County’s Brookdale Service Center, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center – 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 25 and Nov. 22 Downtown Minneapolis Clinic: Hennepin Health Services Building, 525 Portland Ave. S., 8:30 to 11 a.m. Nov. 4 For more information, call (612) 348-2884 or visit hennepin.us/vaccines. Donations are requested but not required for the immunizations.
Brian Barnes announces congressional campaign DFLer Brian Barnes launched his congressional bid Monday morning to challenge Third Congressional District Representative Erik Paulsen in next year’s election. Accordi ng to a news release, “Barnes, a businessman, Navy Reservist and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy graduate, criticized Paulsen for opposing marriage equality, vot-
ing against jobs legislation and siding with the Tea Party in the debate over the nation’s credit rating.” According to the releases, Barnes “currently runs the global marketing and sales of the marine division of a Fortune 200 company. He’s a life-long member of the Democratic Party. His mother is a schoolteacher and his father is a technician. He’s held a union-card and has been an active member of Minnesota’s Democratic Farmer Labor (DFL) Party. Barnes also served 11 years as an officer in the United States Navy Reserve receiving the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He received his MBA from Washington University in St. Louis in 2006, and graduated from United States Merchant Marine Academy in 2000. He and his wife live in Edina. “For more information visit, www. barnes.mn.”
Optimists elect officers The Optimist Club of Eden Prairie has elected Rockford (Rocky) Lhotka as its president for the 2011 - 2012 year. Lhotka is currently serving as president for the Optimists’ 2010 – 2011 year. Other officers elected were Vice
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Army Reserve Sgt. Mitchell C. Gabbert is returning to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., after being deployed to Afghanistan serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. “Enduring Freedom is the official name given to antiterrorism military operations involving U.S. troops and allied coalition partners. Reserve component members from all branches of the U.S. armed forces have been mobilized, activated and deployed along with active duty members to support the war against global terrorism. Mission objectives encompass combating the international terrorist network or regime forces outside the borders of the United States. U.S. troops serve in South and Southwest Asia, Central Asia, the Arabian peninsula, the Horn of Africa, islands in the Pacific, and Europe,” according to an Army news release. Gabbert is a resident of Eden Prairie. He is a combat engineer with the 309th Engineer Company, Brainerd.
Humane Society Rescue Roundup Carver-Scott Humane Society’s ninth annual fall fundraiser, Rescue Roundup, to help homeless animals, is set for 7-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. “Mosey on down to the
President Michelle Wallin, of Minneapolis, Secretary Don Affolter, of Eden Prairie, and Treasurer Gary Lambert of Shakopee. Installation of the Eden Prairie Optimist Officers and Directors will be held on Monday, October 24th at Camp Eden Wood in Eden Prairie. Ceremonies will be conducted by Optimist Lt Gov. Jim Meyers. Accordi ng to a news rele a se, “Lhotka and his wife, Teresa, have been residents of Eden Prairie for over 13 years. He has been an active member of the Eden Prairie Optimists since 2005 and had served as the club secretary for four years. Lhotka is a software architect as well as noted author and speaker. Rocky, Teresa and their two sons Tim and Marcus enjoy the great Minnesota outdoors through camping, fi shing and hunting.” The 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. Men and women interested in becoming an Optimist volunteer can contact Lhotka by e-mail at rocky@ lhotka.net.
Stories of thanks for veterans who served us
Christian Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center just west of Chaska off Highway 212 for a foot stompin’ good time,” according to a news release. Enjoy steak sandwiches, cowboy beans, steak fries and fixin’s for all those hungry, “home on the range” appetites. A silent auction is also planned. Tickets are $20 in advance at carverscotths.org or $ 25 at the door. Info: (952) 368-3553, Ext. 4.
Foster pet care needed Volunteers are needed to provide temporary foster pet
homes for puppies, cats, rabbits, kitten litters and dogs in Carver, Scott and Hennepin counties. The Carver-Scott Humane Society is without a permanent shelter, so all abandoned pets are housed in foster care until permanent adoption occurs. The Society provides medical care, food and litter. Volunteers provide a safe, loving home for an average of three to six months. Once a month volunteers come with the pet to a public adoption day for three hours; usually held in Eden Prairie. To volunteer, or donate litter or unopened food, call 368-3553, line 4, or visit carverscoths.org.
Veterans Day is Nov. 11, and the southwest area is home to hundreds of veterans. We want to know: Why are you thankful for veterans? Maybe you are a veteran yourself who was inspired by a family member serving in the military. Maybe you are a parent, spouse, sibling or child of someone in the military who knows firsthand what veterans have done for the country. Share your thoughts with Eden Prairie News readers; send your essay, no longer than 200 words, to Editor Karla Wennerstrom, editor@edenprairienews.com, before noon on Friday, Oct. 28. Include your name, city of residence, and a daytime phone number. We’ll run some submissions online at edenprairienews.com and some in the Nov. 10 EP News print edition.
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living in ep Did you know? Eden Prairie is celebrating Halloween at the Mall on Monday Oct. 31. Here are some fun facts about the Eden Prairie Center: The mall was developed in 1976 by the Homart Development Co. It featured the department stores Sears and Power Dry Goods. Power’s store turned into Donaldson’s in 1985, a Carson Pirie Scott in 1987, and finally a Target store was constructed adjacent to the mall. The mall went through a major renovation in the 1990’s that changed the color scheme, added an elevator, and decorated the food court. Work began on a Kohl’s department store and a second United Arts movie theatre was built, called Eden Prairie East. The old theatre was renamed Eden Prairie West. The mall entrances got a new look as well.
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Izabella AlAhmar, 3, tries out the fire hose.
Police and Fire Departments reach out to public with Open House
Another major renovation occurred in 2001 when a new wing was added and the floor plan was changed to make the mall appear modern and upscale. The food court was moved out of the basement, which now serves as office space, and a large AMC movie theatre was added. The two United Artists theatres have since closed, the Target store was replaced with a Target Greatland store, and a Von Maur department store was added. JCPenney opened a new store in the mall in 2007. Source: Eden Prairie News archives
This date in EP history Oct. 20, 1913 – Sever Peterson and his family have moved into their new seven-room house with a full basement. Source: “Eden Prairie Book of Days” by Ernie Shuldheiss
Turn back the page The Oct. 21, 2001, issue of the Eden Prairie News reported that the Eden Prairie Mall was canceling Halloween activities. ‘On the heels of Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and fears over anthrax and more violence Eden Prairie Center has decided to cancel its Halloween activities.
Above — Officer Orrin Alt chats with a resident. Alt serves as an officer in the city’s traffic unit.
“In fact General Growth Properties has cancelled Oct. 31 activities at all 145 malls it owns or operates nationwide including Eden Prairie Center. It was a decision, according to an Oct. 17 press release the mall had been considering since the Sept. 11 tragedies. Source: Eden Prairie News archives
Left — Officer Linda Williams wanted to remind people police are available to offer free help in setting up child car seats on Thursdays. To schedule an appointment, call (952) 949-6200.
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The Lioness Art & Craft Fair is Oct. 22 at Grace Church.
Dates to remember
Gianni Gambucci pets Brix, one of the Eden Prairie Police Dogs. The Eden Prairie Police and Fire Open House offered residents an opportunity to meet officers and fire fighters and take a look at public safety equipment.
Observatory Anniversary – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, Staring Lake Outdoor Center, 13765 Staring Lake Parkway, Eden Prairie
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Lioness Art & Craft Fair – 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Road Great Pumpkin Event - 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, Staring Lake Outdoor Center, 13765 Staring Lake Parkway, Eden Prairie Spooky Saturday – 3-5p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road Great Halloween Adventure – Ballet – 1p.m. Sunday Oct. 30, Eden Prairie High School Auditorium, 17185 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie For more information, see the Let’s Go! Calendar on page 14.
Elliana Verano, 3, gives a police dog some affection.
Dominic Zieska, 7, tries out a city truck.