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AMERICAN Considering a new morgue Scott, other counties facing big decision BY SHANNON FIECKE sfiecke@swpub.com
HASTINGS — Medical examiner Dr. Lindsey Thomas would like to retire eight years, and she wants to leave Scott County in good hands. But Thomas knows forensic pathologists are hard to come by. It may be impossible to hire a lead examiner for the eight south-central Minnesota counties she serves unless the Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner’s Office gets a new facility before she retires. Thomas shares the basement of
Regina Medical Center in Hastings, where bodies come in the same door as the hospital’s outpatients. The agency’s caseload has grown nearly five times and exams have more than doubled since the morgue was last remodeled in 1987, but there is no room at Regina to expand. Five counties have also been added to the collaborative. Besides limited space to store specimens, there’s no place to put additional staff or add on to the autopsy room. Staff must manually move bodies because they have no mechanical lifts. Only a small storage closet exists for storing tissue samples and the evidence room lacks a secure entry system. Perhaps the most concerning is the single room for performing au-
Medical examiner cost per county Scott: $1.46 per resident Anoka: $2.89 per resident Hennepin: $4.05 per resident Collaborative: Scott County partners with Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue and Houston Counties topsies, when there should be at least two to separate bodies that might be decaying, infectious or used for organ harvesting.
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Ideally, Dr. Lindsey Thomas would like to retain tissue samples from all examinations, kept in this closet. She has little storage space left, and nowhere to expand her autopsy room.
SURFIN’ PRIOR LAKE Zoe’s Hulakai Tiki Barge took the grand prize in this year’s Prior Lake boat parade with their surfer-themed float. The parade drew thousands of spectators on boats and on shore Monday, when the sun was bright all day and the temperature hovered at about 85 degrees. Other winners were: Pontoons: first place, Steve Martinez; second place, Randy Lewis; third place, Karen Lorinzer; Runabouts: first place, Dean Schreiner; second place, Kevin Tanner; third place, Deb Ross; Personal watercraft/others: first place, Len Sandok. Judges were John Conant, Bob and Bette Wickman, Don Pampuch, Shelly Bartell and Julie Jensen. Knotty Oar Marina made the Charles Prior II available for use as a judging platform and donated a cruise on the boat as the grand prize. Other businesses donated additional prizes.
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New technology coordinator eager to build relationships BY MERYN FLUKER mfluker@swpub.com
When Marcus Milazzo was a young student at Jane Addams Elementary School in Palatine, Ill., he went to the school library one day, and his life changed. The school had just received its first and only Apple IIe computer and the principal volunteered to show off the machine’s features, including the very advanced for its time dot matrix printer. “He made it a point to say, ‘Now watch, it prints forwards and backwards,’ and I remember
watching that and going, ‘This is so cool,’” Milazzo said. “I think what really hooked me was the principal taking the time to show me that computer, showing me the internal components, Marcus showing me how the Milazzo dot matrix printer worked – just taking the time to say, ‘Hey look at this.’ I remember it like it was yesterday.” Milazzo’s early tech activities
included spending days with a friend programming a rocket launch on his Commodore 64, playing on his Atari 400 and logging monitor time with Apple classics like “Odell Lake” and, of course, “Oregon Trail.” From that Apple IIe decades ago, Milazzo has now graduated to Apple’s latest innovations, the iPad and the iPhone (in fact, Milazzo was one of the many people waiting in line upon the release of the first iPhone in 2007). Milazzo doesn’t claim to be a Mac guy, however, saying that he embraces “all different types of tech.”
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Just as technology has grown, Milazzo said he’s grown with it. Once the student, Milazzo is now in his 12th year as a technology coordinator. He officially began his latest position, as the Prior LakeSavage Area School District’s new technology coordinator, on July 1. He comes to District 719 from Faribault Public Schools, making the same leap as former director of business affairs Margo Nash. Milazzo’s new role – which incorporates additional tasks with duties performed by the previous
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Families also have no private area to view loved ones — just the hallway or intake room. “They are pretty cramped down there,” commented Scott Cou nty Com missioner Joe Wagner, a funeral director. For months now, Thomas has shared her personal office with Marie Barbesier, a French forensics physician who came to Minnesota for a fellowship with the Olmsted County medical examiner, who abruptly resigned. Thomas had no room, but offered the woman work space at a table feet away from her desk. T h o m a s , wh o fo r m e rly worke d for t he Hen nepi n County medical examiner and still lives in Minneapolis, has overseen the office for about 10 years. She oversees three other forensic pathologists, a senior death investigator and three administrative staf f. Thirty part-time investigators also respond to calls in their respective counties. Minnesota counties are required to employ either a coroner — a medical doctor who may be a family physician — or a medical examiner, a forensic pathologist specially trained to perform death investigations. Counties without a medical examiner might hire one for specific cases. Scott County contracts with seven other counties for medical examiner services. As coroners retire, Thomas sees such partnerships expanding. Counties are finding it harder to recruit doctors who are willing to double as coroners, and more expertise is expected nowadays from death investigations. T homas sees Mi n nesot a moving further to a regional medica l exa mi ner system, similar to her office’s. Last year, Thomas’ office
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technology coordinator, a job eliminated in 2010 due to budget cuts – came about as the result of a reorganization of the district’s technology department. He will lead a nine-person team and report to Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Jeff Holmberg. After graduating from Palatine High School in 1990, Milazzo went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in social science from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota in Winona, where he also earned his teaching license and a master of arts degree in instruction. There, he wrote a thesis on using computer technology in the classroom. In 1996, Milazzo began a three-year stint teaching freshman world geography at Litchfield High School before becoming the district’s technology director, a position he held for more than five years. From there, he landed in Faribault. Milazzo goes home to St. Paul each evening to Sarah, his wife of eight years – their ninth anniversary is coming up on Monday, July 11 – and his children: daughter Sophia, 6, and son Frank, who is almost 18 months old. Milazzo is the kind of guy who purchased a computer online for the first time, got two from the company, and returned the extra. “I remember they shipped me two of them so I sent the other one back,” he said before recalling his end of a conversation with customer service. “I bought one, you shipped two … I don’t need two computers, I didn’t buy two; come get the second one.” Already on Milazzo’s slate is overseeing a $1.22 million communications overhaul, which includes upgrading the district’s data network and switching district phones to Voice-over Internet Protocol (VOIP). The district is also
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investigated 2,080 deaths, with 350 autopsies performed for eight counties. She was hired to conduct another 70 autopsies by counties who only have a coroner. The issue about the morgue’s future really came to a head when the former CEO of Regina asked the medical examiner’s office to move. The hospital needed more room and sharing the building with a morgue wasn’t the most glamorous set-up. A 2008 Dakota County study concluded what Thomas already knew: her facility is inadequate. At the time, building on the grounds of the Northfield hospital seemed the best option. Northfield would be a good place to draw a medical examiner whose spouse could work in Rochester or the Twin Cities. It also offered the advantages of sharing the hospital’s lab, radiology and pathology services. Since then, additional opportunities have come up and the clock isn’t ticking as fast for a decision to be made. “It’s now up in the air,” Thomas said.
MANY OPTIONS What’s new? Hennepin County is interested in building a new facility and Anoka County has a new morgue. Both counties are open to partnering with Thomas. The new leader of Regina is also more supportive than the past CEO. Regina still wants its space back in the basement, but Thomas is no longer under pressure to move quickly. The hospital also has asked Thomas to remodel Allina Clinic across the street for her office. Each option has its advantage. If the agency could partner with Hennepin County in a new facility around the Bloomington area, they could share administrative staff and justify more advanced technological equipment. Downtown
switching e-mail providers, from Novell GroupWise to Microsoft Outlook, and all of these changes are set to be complete in time for the first day of the next school year. Milazzo sat down on his second day on the job to discuss his past and present – and District 719’s technological future.
Q AND A WITH MARCUS MILAZZO What have you been up to in the first two days? We’ve been very busy. We have restructured and reorganized the information technology department, so we’ve been in the process of interviewing for open positions and we’re trying to complete that team. We’ve been busy doing that and I’ve been trying to get up to speed and familiarize myself with all of the projects that are taking place this summer. There’s a Voiceover IP project, there’s an infrastructure upgrade project. We have an Outlook project coming down the pike. What’s it like being a dad? It’s wonderful. Best experience of my life. Do you think that impacts working in the schools? Yes. I think it gives me perspective. I can relate to parents’ thoughts, wishes and dreams for their kids because I have those same wishes, dreams and aspirations for my kids. I try to treat everyone I work with the way I want to be treated. I want Sophia and Frank to have those same wonderful experiences I did growing up in public schools. It inspires me and it motivates me. You said you were always incorporating technology in your classroom [as a teacher]. How? I actually used programs like the “Oregon Trail,” later versions. The kids loved it. They were engaged. They were excited to go to the lab. They were engaged in the
Minneapolis would be a less appealing spot, however. Anoka has a wonderful facility and is close to agency partner Chicago County, but that would leave much of southern Minnesota far from a medical examiner office. Ol m st e d C ou nt y, wh ich has contracted with the Mayo Clinic for medical examination services, has talked about a potential partnership, but it still has not replaced its forensic pathologist who abruptly retired in January. Despite the prestige of Mayo, Thomas’ office is more robust and Houston County bypasses Rochester to use her facility in Hastings. Ramsey County also has a medical examiner’s office, but it has been plagued by accusations of errors in major cases and its director is on the outs with other medical examiners in the state. If the collaborative decides to share a facility with Anoka or Hennepin, it might not be cheaper and the counties would lose some control. Distance could also be a factor for some counties. Looking at the map of Minnesota, there isn’t a lot of rhyme or reason to the patchwork of counties that partner with this or that medical examiner in the state. Much of it is based on past precedent, personalities and who knows who. Scott County officials would like to stick with Thomas. “She doesn’t have that MD mystique,” said Wagner. “She’s very hands-on.” Both the county attorney and sheriff gave her high rankings in a recent meeting with the County Board. “The level of service she provides is astounding,” says Scott County Attorney Pat Ciliberto. Wagner said the office has good camaraderie and no turnover. He recently made two trips
down to the morgue with family members of a man who committed suicide. Thomas sat down twice to explain what happened. “That really is going above and beyond,” Wagner said.
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NOT IMMEDIATE, BUT SOON Scott County commissioners were briefed on the options in March and plan to tour the morgues in Hastings and Anoka in coming months. Thomas would like the counties to reach a decision in the next couple years because it could take a few years for a facility to be constructed. She knows a move could be the end of her office’s close-knit working environment. It also will mean an extra burden for cash-strapped counties. “It’s going to cost more than what the counties have been paying,” Thomas said. “It could not be a worse time economically to be talking about this.” But she knows change must happen — there simply isn’t enough room at Regina to serve the growing counties or attract a chief pathologist when she retires. Despite her office’s reputation, few candidates will want to assume Thomas’ dual doctor/administrator role, much less move into a cramped facility. Wagner knows a better space is required. He hopes the county can continue contracting with Thomas, but would like a facility that is closer to Scott County. C om m i s sione r B a rb a r a Marschall of Prior Lake, who serves on the county’s justice committee, admits she was surprised by the cost estimates for new construction. But whatever option is chosen, she wants it done with the eye to the longterm future. “The time will come when the decision has to be made because facility they have is just not adequate,” she said.
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Chicago sports. Milazzo, who has played hockey since age 5 – he’s a right wing – and coached the sport as a teacher in Litchfield, Minn., describes himself as a “die-hard Chicago sports fan.” The Chicago Blackhawks are his favorite hockey team, though he supports the Wild “as long as they’re not playing my Blackhawks.” He’s also loyal to the Chicago Bears and White Sox. One Chicago team he doesn’t cheer for? The cursed Chicago Cubs. “I actively root against the Cubs,” he said. Video games. Milazzo has had his head in the tech clouds for most of his life. He grew up playing games on his family’s Atari 5200 and counts Galaga as one of his “all-time favorite” video games. “It’s phenomenal,” he says.
learning process. That’s when, really, the light bulb went off. I said, “Wow, this is a teaching tool that I can utilize to enhance student achievement and learning.” Did your students respond to it in a way different than maybe more traditional methods of teaching? I think so. It seemed to me they were more engaged in the learning process. There is a time and place for lecture, and there’s a time and place for reading out loud or reading silently; those are all great teaching tools and methods. Using some of these tech tools engaged students in their own learning. I saw them working harder – staying late, showing up early. Do you ever think you’ll go back to the classroom? I loved teaching and coaching. I do miss it. I miss the interaction with students. You build working relationships with the kids, you see them grow from day one until the last day of the school year, so I do miss that interaction. The jobs are so different, they’re very different to compare. In fact, I don’t think it is a fair comparison. I have the flexibility of going out to each individual building. When you’re a teacher, you’re in your classroom, you’re in your hallway, you’re in your
department, you might coach after school or before school, so it’s a different scope. It’s just different. With this job, I can visit every school. I can go to a kindergarten class or I can go to a senior class. Is that something you hope to do as tech coordinator, get out to all the different buildings and go to classrooms at times? Absolutely. It’s one of my top priorities. I already did site tours when I was still transitioning in. I was able to see all the buildings. I stopped in, I was invited into a couple elementary classrooms and asked the kids how things were going. One of my top priorities is to be visible, be out in the buildings and working with all of our stakeholders. I think it is critical to the position. Can I do a lot of my job from my desk? Yes. Can I do a lot of my job from a smartphone in my car, when it’s parked safely? Yes, of course I can. But I am a people person and I value working relationships and in order to create those, you need to be out in the buildings and meet people and work with them in person. That’s just very important to me. We have a lot of tools to communicate, a lot of technology allows us to communicate rapidly, but there is something to be said for meeting with people.
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Governor’s flexibility needed to resolve budget impasse I worked hard to try to reach a compromise and prevent a state government shutdown, and I am disappointed that it happened and apologetic to everyone who is adversely affected. I absolutely did not want a government shutdown because I believe it is bad for our fragile Minnesota economy, not to mention the direct impact it has on state employees and those who have contracts with the state or depend upon some service from the state to continue to operate, such as Canterbury Park. I do wish Gov. Mark Dayton would have conceded to the request of Republican legislators to call us back into special session at the end of June in order to pass a “lightson” bill to keep state government running at current levels until a full budget agreement could be reached. We could have put a limit of one week or 10 days into the resolution so everyone would have kept working hard toward a compromise. We were close to agreements on many of the budget bills. In fact, if the governor didn’t want to use a lights-on bill, I believe we could have closed up six of the nine major outstanding budget bills very quickly, and we would have been willing to do that if he would have agreed. If we could have passed those, many workers could have stayed on the job and services would have continued for many state residents. The budgets in the environment bill (funding game, fish, parks and the Pollution Control Agency, with the Department of Commerce also rolled into that bill), the E-12 education bill, transportation (which could have kept all the road construction projects going and the rest stops open), higher education, jobs and judiciary and public safety bills were either completely or almost (a few million dollars) agreed upon. Intense and productive negotiations took place last week on the health and human services (HHS) bill, our largest growth area and the bill that always causes the most angst as a result. The committee chairs and the commissioner of HHS were making real progress and there was agreement that some additional onetime money would be provided for this budget if reforms that would slow future growth in this area were also included in the bill. The tax bill and state government bill were also still being discussed. However, Gov. Dayton refused to call us back for a special session, something only the governor could do after he vetoed all of the bills we passed which did provide for a balanced budget (and additional spending over current levels in K-12 and HHS) and would have kept everything running if he had signed them in May. Gov. Dayton said he would only call us back to pass a continuing resolution if we had agreement in all budget areas. Prior to the shutdown in 2005, Gov. Pawlenty encouraged us to pass bills, which he signed, as agreements were reached in each budget area. That resulted in a much more limited shutdown than is being experienced this time. It is the belief of many of my colleagues, and I agree, that Gov. Dayton and DFL legislators planned to make this shutdown as painful as possible in order to force the Republican majority to his position quicker. That strategy not only puts pressure on legislators, but it negatively affects thousands of others who are caught in our dispute, such as Canterbury Park, which is unfairly shuttered because of this shutdown. I think that’s shameful. Although I support cutting projected growth to balance the budget, I’m willing to support some additional revenue, including a racino, to get a compromise. I do not support increasing income or sales tax rates because I believe that can have a negative impact on economic development, and we can’t afford to hamper that during an economic recession when we need job creation. Minnesota is already ranked 50th in the nation for
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business tax climate by the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council, with only the District of Columbia being worse. We need to make the climate in Minnesota better for business if we want to grow our economy and get our folks back to work. There are case studies showing that a tax increase on highincome individuals, like the one proposed by Gov. Dayton, will drive those that pay that tax out of the state. For example, when Maryland increased taxes on the wealthy, the state lost one-third of those taxpayers in one year. Other than directly increasing tax rates, there are a variety of ways to increase revenue to cover some additional expenditures the governor is demanding. However, there was not consensus on these items. I left the Capitol at midnight June 30 very disheartened that no compromise was reached. Although I know many of my conservative friends do not like the idea of raising any additional revenue (I’ve read your emails), I don’t believe there will ever be an agreement reached with the governor if there isn’t some level of additional funding available. I will not, however, concede to the $1.8 billion he has requested. I know from working on all of the budgets that we do not need that amount of growth. I will continue to work to try to bring sensible and fiscally prudent ideas to the table to close the divide and bring about compromise. I want our state to operate efficiently, but I do not believe it should provide services that cost taxpayers so much that they can’t take care of their own families or profitably operate businesses and provide employment. We really must work to live within our means. When we started the legislative session in January, we faced an overwhelming $6.2 billion deficit. That was reduced to a $5 billion deficit in the February forecast because of forecasted economic growth. That additional revenue also allowed the Republicancontrolled Legislature to develop a budget that spends $34.2 billion – the largest general fund budget in the state’s history and the same amount that the state spent in the 2010-11 biennium which ended June 30 (when federal stimulus funds and money made available through the K-12 education shift are included). Our 2010-11 general fund was only $30 billion without that revenue, so you can see that our economy is projected to grow nicely, but if we keep all of our programs the same, we will be $5 billion short because the budget is projected to grow to $39 billion. That is why cuts and reforms must be a prominent part of these bills. We truly must slow the rapid growth of state government spending. Obviously, not all positions can prevail, but compromise does require both sides to give up things they really want and accept a few things they don’t want. No one will be completely happy, but with my 15 years of experience in politics, I know that’s what it takes to get a deal, and for the sake of the people in Minnesota, a deal must be made. Senator Claire Robling represents District 35, which includes the communities of Savage, Jordan, Shakopee, Prior Lake and Elko New Market, and the townships of Spring Lake, Credit River, New Market and Sand Creek. She can be contacted at sen.claire.robling@senate.mn or (651) 296-4123.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR STATE SHUTDOWN
The choice is clear The facts of the government shutdown are very clear as I see them. The governor offered several compromise budgets, and revised his revenue proposal yet again to only increase taxes on those with incomes above $1 million. The governor proposed asking the richest .3 percent of Minnesotans, just over 7,000 people, to pay a little more. For that investment in the communities they live in, we can balance the budget and prevent huge cuts to critical services – all without raising taxes on the bottom 99.7 percent of Minnesotans. The closest the Republicans have come to a compromise is proposing $1 billion in new spending, to be paid back by future generations – all so the richest .3 percent won’t have to pay a little more in taxes. Our state government is shut down because the GOP wanted to talk abortion, voter ID and redistricting instead of finding common ground to balance the budget. The Republicans saw this process as an opportunity to push the governor to accept a generation’s worth of bad policy in exchange for delivering the compromise Minnesotans want. Republicans also insisted that any new revenue include several of their most painful policy provisions. They wanted a budget deal to include weakening the rights of teachers to negotiate, lower wages for Minnesotans, permanent layoffs for thousands of state workers, and limiting women’s rights. Those are choices that compromise our state’s values and target our state’s working class. That’s a choice that Gov. Dayton is unwilling to make. The choice around this budget impasse is now crystal clear. We can support Gov. Dayton’s plan to ask the state’s millionaires to pay a little more, or we can choose a Republican budget that would cripple the middle class in Minnesota.
Kimberly Churchill Prior Lake
Government does too much In no time at all, we get letters declaring the state government shut down because the major parties can’t just go along to get along. One party has been doing that for so long, principles seem to have no meaning. This state, like most others and the federal government, spends too much, does too much and as a result, wastes too much – not to
mention that the larger government gets, the more fraud tags along. There are too many who seem to think the answer is to just raise taxes on the rich. Guess what? There are not enough rich folks to make a difference, even if all their wealth is stolen. Many politicians, thinking such a policy will generate more money (it does the opposite), will up the ante by spending more. Then the cycle starts all over. The threshold for being designated “rich” will fall lower and lower until… Yes, there is political conflict regarding our future. Thank God. It is long overdue. Contrary to the ideals embedded in our nation’s Constitution, we have become intoxicated with what government can do to satisfy any and all our desires. We have traded our freedom for a pot of porridge we cannot afford.
Jerry Michels Prior Lake
FRIENDS OF WOLF RIDGE
Help kids enjoy a valuable trip How much value do you place on an incredible experience from your youth and the gift of those memories that resurface throughout your life and cause a little smile to come to your face? Each year, for the past 30 years, the fi fth-graders from District 719’s elementary schools have been venturing to the northern shores of Minnesota on an adventure in learning and self-confidence building that we call the Wolf Ridge experience. In 2007, the funding was no longer available from the school district to continue this awesome tradition. The parents of our communities have stepped up to keep this experience alive by contributing to the cause through the PTCs and later forming a group called Friends of Wolf Ridge. Under the umbrella of the Prior Lake Savage Area Education Foundation, Friends of Wolf Ridge is able to operate under 501 c(3) rules and apply for grants and receive tax-deductible donations. Tracy Peterson and Peter Schmidt of Prior Lake have volunteered to chair the group, and, along with other parent volunteers and community members are seeking support in their efforts to keep the tradition alive. Friends of Wolf Ridge will have a booth at the Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival in Prior Lake this year and is hoping to educate and get support from the community. They are still looking for volunteers to help at the booth and in grant writing. If you are available to help out, or have
questions, please contact them at friendsofwolfridge@msn.com. As of now, the 2011-12 trip has been funded, greatly in part from grants from the SMSC, Cargill, and others. The 2011-12 fourth-grade students’ trip for 2012-13 is not currently fully funded, nor are future years. We hope to see you at the festival.
Tracy Peterson Friends of Wolf Ridge Prior Lake
CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
City visions have cost residents There are a few things I want to say about the past failure of vision of the city, starting with the City Hall, now upgraded to be called the government building. No matter what the name is, it was built taking out three houses and providing a large room at the lower level, which would better be used for parking. There is no road around the building, not even a sidewalk. Now they want to buy the house next door. I went down to give them a history of the age of that house and how the ground was filled in after a house was moved there. The mayor was gracious to see me, but not by those who supposedly will do the negotiating on it. First of all, why buy it at all? They seemed determined to do so; why wouldn’t they want information that makes an informed decision on if they should buy it and/or at what price? Other city visions bought three stores for the Rock Creek building on Main Avenue, no parking underneath the building and a 4-foot sidewalk that needs to have a railing. Similarly, Lakefront Plaza has limited parking. There is no driveway to the back in case of fi re; there would be no access for the fire engines. This lack of parking planning is probably so they can build a parking ramp. Now there’s something to beautify the city. Please understand the sarcasm. Their latest visions cover the removal of 34 properties and two properties with the Arcadia Street [project]. Where in our city charter does it permit the city to be in the property-buying business? Just stop it. Listen to the people, not these planners. Don’t block Main Avenue, just put a stoplight there coordinated with other lights on County Road 21. Don’t give me “They are too close together.” In St. Peter, they have five semaphores in a mile with a lot of traffic, but you know when you get there you have to slow down.
Della Klingberg Prior Lake
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Eight-year-olds Ainsley Barker, Abby Kerr and Adriana Lares (from left) get their hands dirty with shaving cream and glitter during messy time, one of the activities at Food-a-licious Art Camp on Tuesday morning. The four-day camp, offered by Kidcreate Studio through Prior Lake-Savage Area Community Education Services, featured food-themed crafts such as pizza pillows, sandwich collages and recipe boxes. Barker is from Prior Lake, Kerr hails from Savage and Lares lives in Shakopee.
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members who are still serving in the gulf wars. But this isn’t what most people think of when they enter our club. Some people remember helping their children at one of our pancake breakfasts that help our community raise funds for band trips, sports teams, Boy and Girl Scout troops and other worthwhile charities. Perhaps you’ve attended one of the many spaghetti dinners we’ve held to raise money for someone’s catastrophic medical expenses, or had barbecued chicken and corn when the fire department was raising money for equipment needed to keep us safe. Maybe you have attended one of the senior dances where we invite our experienced citizens to have a fun afternoon of food
and dancing. Or perhaps you’ve spent a couple of hours with us honoring the men and women who have served our country and passed on. Yes, there are a lot of things people see that the VFW and its auxiliary do every day. I can show you a lot of things that many people don’t see. How many of you have children in school? I can tell you that your children have seen us on a regular basis. There is a program called Veterans in the Classroom, in which many of us enjoy spending the day with your children at the high school. This program has been running for several years, and we have the added luxury of having members who have recently graduated from Prior Lake speaking to the students. Additionally, it’s nice when the current teachers recall them as students. It brings home the local impact of the various wars our nation has been involved in. What about those students who are trying to find a way to pay for college? We have programs for that! The Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy essay programs provide all students with the opportunity to demonstrate their writing abilities in competition for scholarship funds. As
they progress through the competition, they also receive the chance to read their papers for a panel of judges. Granted, this isn’t the only chance for scholarships – we receive requests for financial assistance with school, educational trips and programs, as well. We also assist in the Youth in Government program, in which our young people have the opportunity to see how our various areas of government work and understand why. We also provide demonstrations on how to fold the American flag, including what each stripe means, each fold’s meaning, and how to pay proper respect to our nation’s banner. There is also discussion of how to properly dispose of the flag once it becomes unserviceable. I have seen the result in these programs when we march by during a parade. There are those who will sit as the national flag passes, but their children are up with their hats off and their hands over their hearts as we pass. Yes, we served in the past – some of us many years ago, but we still serve today and we are just as proud of today’s service as that of our youth. Lyaman McPherson is a longtime member and past commander of the Prior Lake VFW.
City professional service contracts need more scrutiny There were no torches and pitchforks at the May 31 hearing on County Road 21, but neither was there any support for a consultant’s recommendation that the city spend $20 million for a bypass that would take 34 homes and one business and destroy the city’s only historic neighborhood. Ninety people showed up. Missing was a representative from Maxfield Research, author of the bypass recommendation. Maxfield’s contract is worth $26,000. The other firms, Bolton and Menk and Ehlers Associates attended. They have contracts for $9,080 and $4,000, respectively, for a total of $39,080. By the date of the hearing, the city had already spent $47,000 on these consultants, roughly $8,000 more than originally budgeted, and, with no resolution in sight, they will likely continue to run up billable hours. This has been a flawed process from the start. Not only did the city misjudge the political storm that was sure to follow, it made things worse by failing to direct its consultants to involve residents and encourage public participation, leaving the suspicion of a cozy backdoor deal with developers and
John
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property owners who could profit handsomely from taxincrement financing. The suspicion is made worse by a state statute that allows cities to contract for professional services without seeking bids, or competitive proposals. City governments needing lawyers, engineers, architects or, in the case of Prior Lake, development consultants, can simply hire a firm. No public selection or bidding process is required. Even refuse hauling is exempt. Moreover, the threshold for competitive bidding is $100,000. A contract of $25,000 or less may be entered into by quotation, or in the open market, at the discretion of the governing body. In Prior Lake, the city manager has authority for up to $20,000.
This is a terrible law. It gives city staffs carte blanche to go consultant shopping for friendly firms that will recite whatever staff wants before city policymakers under the halo of independence and technical expertise absent any transparency or public accountability. It also creates the opportunity for third parties, with an interest in a particular outcome, to influence decision-making. Let’s be clear. There is no evidence of such mischief here, but under this statute, there is certainly an opportunity. Prior Lake’s City Council did approve a professional services consulting pool, which city staff can draw upon as needed, but that pool wasn’t selected through a competitive process, either. Bottom line, the fate of 34 homes and one business, along with $20 million of public money, rest with a city council that will make its determination based on the recommendations of three consulting firms that were not selected in an open, competitive, public process. With so much at stake, not to mention its integrity and credibility, the city should have prepared a request for proposals with a detailed scope of work, evaluation
criteria and budget, then called for proposals, interviewed firms, and selected the firm, or firms, offering the best technical and price proposals. Instead, the city simply went out and bought its consultants because the statute did not compel it to do anything else. Government procurement regulations, at one time, were stricter and more specific. But vendors and local governments, under the spell of deregulation, persuaded the Legislature to loosen and streamline regulations in the interest of efficiency and competition, the argument being that excessive regulation only added to the cost of government without producing any savings. It’s a familiar refrain, but, as we’ve seen, it comes with unintended consequences that aren’t always in the public interest. Maybe it’s time for legislators to take another look and tighten things up. John Diers is a Prior Lake resident who spent 40 years working in the transit industry and author of “Twin Cities by Trolley: The Streetcar Era in Minneapolis and St. Paul.” To submit questions or topics for Diers, e-mail Prior Lake American editor Lori Carlson at editor@plamerican.com.
Good time for reflection Rave: “Thank you to the family or families responsible for sending up the Chinese lanterns over the lake at the end of the fireworks display Monday night. Your music choices offered a wonderful time to reflect. I look forward to seeing them again next year.”
No breaks until work is done Rant: “The fact that state legislators even entertained the idea of breaking for the Fourth of July holiday weekend let alone actually doing it while Minnesotans live without state government up and running disgusts me and it should disgust you, too! It tells me they really don’t care about the people who elected them. Regardless of what side of the fence you fall on in the debate, these elected officials should not be taking any kind of vacation, day off or anything else until they can do the job we’ve given
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Prior Lake VFW Post 6208 has been in town for 65 years. All in our community have been touched in some way by the service of the men and women of the post and its auxiliary, and many of them are not even aware of it. If you attend a ball game at Memorial Park, you sit in a park donated by the post. When you go to the parade, you see our members carrying the flags and rifles leading the parade. These things are pretty obvious. However, there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes in Prior Lake. I intend to spotlight some of these in a regular segment to educate people what the VFW and auxiliary really mean. Contrary to popular belief, we aren’t a bar. The building happens to be our post home and a means of generating the revenues we donate to the community. We are the men and women who have served this country in a time of need and the families that gave us up to do so. Our members range from those who served in World War II – one who even watched as the flag was raised over Iwo Jima – to those who fought in Korea. Some of us endured the jungles of Vietnam while still others of us served in the various gulf wars. We have
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them. While I spent 20-plus years defending this nation, I didn’t get a day off if there was something that had to be done, and neither should they. I urge all of you to write your state representatives and senators and tell them it’s time to come together and fix the problem or we’ll find representatives and senators who can.” Do you have a rant or a rave? Send us your musings: E-mail: rantsandraves@swpub.com Address: Prior Lake American, Attn: Rants and Raves, P.O. Box 538, Prior Lake, MN, 55372 Guidelines: Reader rants and raves should be no more than 200 words. The deadline is noon each Wednesday. Rants and raves that are potentially libelous will not be printed or will be edited. Submissions will not be refused because staff disagrees with their content. Anonymous submissions are acceptable; however, including a contact name and/or phone number is helpful for staff, who may have questions about the submission. Rants and raves may be edited as space requires. All publication decisions will be made by the editor.
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Don’t put away Tribe to open organics recycling facility the umbrellas yet Local schools will bring food waste to new site This summer the Shakopee Mdewakanton Siou x Community will open an organics recycling facility at a site west of McKenna Road, east of County Road 83, and south of County Road 16 on SMSC trust land. T he site wi l l process leaves, grass, brush, straw and food waste to create compost, an important organic soi l a mend ment. P ri ma r y access will be from County Road 8 3 . T he sit e w i l l b e open to commercial and residential customers including l a nd sc ap ers, homeow ners and commercial haulers for a small fee based on the weight of the load. The tribe offers free disposal of organic material to Prior Lake and Savage city governments, and Shakopee may partner with SMSC
in the near future. The site is staffed weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The new site will accept any organic material such as leaves, brush, grass clippings, sod and other yard waste for organic recycling. The site does not accept root wads, tree stumps and branches larger than 8 inches in diameter, building lumber, soil, or compost materials in plastic bags of any type. For the fi rst time, commercial food waste will be accepted. In previous years, residents of Prior Lake brought their yard waste directly to the SMSC site; this process changed for 2011. Other neighboring governments, including Shakopee and Burnsville, have also been invited to participate at no charge in the organics recycling facility. Finished compost is available for sale to the public for $12 a cubic yard by calling the SMSC Land Department at (952) 496-6136. The new facility will be de-
veloped on 17 acres set aside for the project. In early June 2011 the project went out for bids, both for grading and development of the site itself and for construction of an office building. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of summer 2011. The existing site at the corner of county roads 42 and 83 will be phased out and the new site phased in over the course of the summer. Northwest Asphalt of Shakopee has been selected as the contractor for the multimillion-dollar project. T he P r ior L a ke - S ava ge A r e a S cho ol Di st r ic t h a s committed to using the site next fall as an alternative to transporting food waste north for use as pig fodder. T he schools will not only reduce their costs but also simplify their process, since they will no longer have to separate out items that pigs can’t eat, such as g rease and paper. Other savings include cheaper transportation costs, fewer emissions from the 50-mile
journey (one-way), and wear and tear on roads. “It’s cheaper than landfilling by far for the school system,” said SMSC Land and Natural Resources Director Stan Ellison. “Plus, it will reduce truck traffic and the ensuing emissions.” Potential future developments at the site include the use of anaerobic digestion to draw off the methane gas to burn to generate power. This power could be sold to the grid or used for the SMSC directly. Bagging compost and selling it commercially is a possible option as well as biomass processing in the form of chipping wood and drying it for use as fuel for Koda Energy. For more information, visit www.shakopeedakota.org. Questions from local residents and businesses about the facilities, including fees, should be directed to the SMSC Land and Natural Resources Department at (952) 496-6153 (Mike Whitt) or (952) 496-6136 (Nina Hatling).
SMSC opens its own farmers market The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community will have its own farmers market at Mazopiya, the tribe’s natural food market, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday. Featuring fresh, organic produce exclusively from the tribe’s garden, Mdewakanton Wozupi, the market is open to the public.
Spinach, mizuna, radishes, broccoli, Asian greens, turnips, beets, zucchini, kohlrabi, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, melons and more are expected to be available throughout the summer and fall. Produce varies each week according to the season. A limited supply of native prairie plants may also be available for
sale, along with wares from community member artisans. The tribe’s garden was initially planted in spring 2010. It is planted and maintained by staff, community members and volunteers. The garden site is on County Road 42 near its intersection with County Road 83.
Triathlon to run in tandem with Lakefront Days The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, along with the Three Rivers Park District and the city of Prior Lake, will co-sponsor the sixth Dakotah! Sport and Fitness Lakefront Days Triathlon on Saturday, Aug. 6. The event will take place at Cleary Lake Regional Park in
conjunction with a weekend of events during Prior Lake’s annual Lakefront Days celebration. The triathlon will start at 8 a .m . w it h a qu a r t er mile swim at Cleary Lake Beach. The swim is followed by a 13.5 -mile bicycle loop through county roads. The
third component is a 3.3-mile run through Cleary Lake Regional Park. An awards ceremony will follow, with awards to the top three male and top three female fi nishers and the fi rstplace fi nisher in each of the men’s and women’s age group categories. All participants
will receive a T-shirt and a race bag in addition to a participation medal. The registration fee is $70, with registration closing when the field is full. Participants can register at www.Active. com. M ai l-i n reg ist ration forms are available at www. dakotahsport.com.
Last week started hot with extremely high dew points – up to the stif ling mid 70s – but t hen a strong thunderstor m on July 1 brought a return to average temperatures. These Jonathan persisted the Cohen rest of the period, as did comfortable dew points in the mid 50s to low 60s. The hot beginning made the week almost 5 degrees warmer than average. We have now had a streak of eight days in a row with highs of at least 80 degrees, which is where we should be in July. The holiday weekend saw near-perfect weather with virtually 100 -percent sunshine, average temperatures and pleasant dew points. Looking back at June, it was a rather average month. A mostly warm and dry be-
Date June 30 July 1 July 2 July 3 July 4 July 5 July 6
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ginning was counterbalanced by a cool, wet end. The average temperature was 6 6.3 degrees, which was 1 degree below my mean, but only .1 degree below the long-term average. The high was the record-setting 97-degree reading on June 7, the hottest reading here since 1995, while the low was 50 degrees on June 12. Rainfall was exactly 4 inches, which was .65 inch below my average, but only .12 inch below the long-term mean. The outlook is for warmer and more humid weather over the weekend, and showers and thundershowers are likely. Temperatures should then drop back to average by early next week with a few dry days, before a chance of showers and thundershowers returns by the middle of the week. By Jonathan Cohen, Prior Lake observer for the Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District
Low 70 67 64 62 63 70 66
Dew pt. midnight 72 65 53 61 57 55
4” soil temp 77 77 74 75 75 75
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Joy Kowitz, 83 year old resident of Royalton, MN, died Friday, July 1 at St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls, MN. She is survived by family in the Shakopee, Chaska and Prior Lake area. A funeral service will be held Saturday, July 16 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Royalton. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.. Saturday, July 16 at the church. Arrangements for Joy are with the Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Royalton. 320-632-4393.
Florentine “Sandy” Sand, 89, of Shakopee, died Saturday, July 2, 2011 at his home. He was born in Marystown, Jan. 21, 1922, the son of Henry and Susanna (Deutsch) Sand. He married Margaret Vierling Sept. 26, 1944 in Shakopee. Florentine was a supervisor for Northup King. He was a member of the St. Anthony Society of the Catholic Aid Association of Marystown. Besides his wife, Margaret, he is survived by children, John (Jean), Richard (Theresa), Nancy (Larry Pokorny) Sand; grandchildren, Robert, Jessie and Eli Sand, Sara and Robyn Pokorny; sister, Alvina Stark; nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by, son, James; parents; two sisters and one brother. Visitation was Friday, July 8, from 9-10 a.m. at the McNearney Funeral Home, Shakopee. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Shakopee. Officiating at the funeral service was the Rev. Peter Wittman. Interment at Catholic Cemetery, Shakopee. Funeral arrangements through McNearney Funeral Home in Shakopee, 952-445-2755. www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com
Dorothy Vierling Zetah, 88, of Tempe AZ, formerly of Chanhassen, died peacefully Thursday, June 23, 2011. She graduated valedictorian from Shakopee High School & Calhoun Business School. Dorothy worked for Harold’s Inc., before marrying her late husband of 54 years, Vernon Zetah, and starting her greatest legacy as loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and volunteer. She is survived by children, Kathleen (Bob) Skinner, Greg, Jeanne (Pete Bellus), Janet, Janice, Tom (Lisa), Peg (Greg Ebert), and Bob (Julie); grandchildren, Will, Katrina, Lauren, Joanna, Alex, Matt, and Amanda, sister, Margaret (Florentine) Sand; other relatives & friends. Memorial Mass 11 a.m., Saturday, July 9 at St. Hubert’s Church, 8201 Main St., Chanhassen, with visitation 10 a.m. at church. Interment Monday at Fort Snelling. She will be greatly missed!
Frank J. Connelly Frank Connelly, 67, of Savage, loving husband and father, died Sunday, July 3 at Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina. Frank was born in Minneapolis, July 19, 1943 to Patrick and Mary (Hayes) Connelly, He and Mary Opsahl were married Nov. 15, 1978. He was a retired employee of Northwest Airlines where he had been employed in airplane maintenance. Frank is survived by wife of 32 years, Mary; stepsons, Miguel (Colleen) Ayala and children and Gabriel Ayala who he lovingly raised as his own; children, Patrick (fiancee Tiffany), Thomas, Joseph, Mary Bridget, John, Michael and Katherine; brother, Ray (Jo) Connelly; sister, Ann Cosgrove; sisters-in-law, Maxine Connelly, Patrice Connelly; brother-in-law, Gene Krech and all his wonderful nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by infant son, Francis; father, Patrick; mother, Mary; brothers, Pat, Tim, Bob; sister, Mary Margaret Krech; brother-in-law, Denny Cosgrove. Visitation was Friday, July 8, from 9-11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savage, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at the church at 11 a.m. Officiating at the funeral service was the Rev. Michael Tix, the Rev. Michael Skluzacek and Deacon David Opsahl. Pallbearers were Frank’s seven sons. Interment at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Burnsville. Funeral arrangements through McNearney Funeral Home in Shakopee, 952-445-2755. www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com
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Mabel J. Kollasch Mabel Kollasch, 85, of Shakopee, died Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at The Lodge on Natchez, Elko. Mabel was born in Lakota, IA, Sept.8, 1925 to John and Gertie (Helmers) Roelfsema. She married Donald Kollasch Feb. 6, 1946 Ledyard, IA. Mabel was a retired employee of I.T.T. Schadow. She is survived by children, Terry (Heidi) of Colorado, Skipp of Iowa, Scott (Mikki), Donna (Tom) Bullock, Lori (Tim) Hohenstein, all of Shakopee, Doug (Kris), Traci Pate all of Arizona; five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Donald; parents; sisters, Viola Kollasch and Delores Trasmar, brother Ivan Roelfsema. Visitation was Friday, July 1, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the McNearney Funeral Home, Shakopee. Memorial Mass was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Shakopee, Friday, July 1 at 11 a.m. Officiating at funeral service was the Rev. Peter Wittman. Interment at Catholic Cemetery, Shakopee. Funeral arrangements through McNearney Funeral Home in Shakopee, 952-445-2755. www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com
Anne M. Vogel Anne Vogel, 89, of Chaska, died Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Hidden Creek Assisted Living, Chaska. She was born in Sisseton, SD, Sept. 1, 1921 to Mathias and Theresa (Moellenhoff) Vogel. Anne was a retired employee of West Publishing where she was employed as the Art Director. She was a member of St. Mark’s Council of Catholic Women. Anne is survived by sister, Claire Vogel; nieces and nephews, Faye (Don) Piersant, Jean (Alan) Crome, Dwight Robinson, Mark (Linli) Robinson, Tom ( Sandy) Greening. She is preceded in death by parents; sisters, Mathilda Greening and Wilhelmina Robinson. Visitation was Wednesday, July 6, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the McNearney Funeral Home, Shakopee. Mass of Christian Burial followed at 11 a.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Shakopee. The Rev.Thomas Boedy SJ officiated. Pallbearers included Tom Greening, Don Piersant, Dwight and Mark Robinson, Joe Greening and Cassie Greening. Private family interment at the Catholic Cemetery, Shakopee. Funeral arrangements through McNearney Funeral Home in Shakopee, 952-445-2755. www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com
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Trainer/owner Bryan Porter was supposed to race five horses last weekend in Shakopee. He worries about keeping his workers employed, including groomer Israel Gomez of San Antonio, Texas, who supports his wife and 1-year-old daughter.
Track, horsemen hanging on for now State shutdown threatens season BY SHANNON FIECKE sfiecke@swpub.com
On the day America celebrated its independence, Canterbury Park lost its own. It was a beautiful July 4. But on the most popular day of the racing season, the parking lot at the Shakopee horse track sat empty, aside from a KSTP-TV news van broadcasting the misery of hundreds of horsemen. There were no fireworks Monday night. Only worry. And none of it made sense to those in the industry. “I feed eight families,” said trainer/owner Bryan Porter, who has had trouble sleeping since the shut-down started. He has approximately $10,000 in expenses each week. In the era of state budget shortfalls, Canterbury lost more than $1 million in revenue by being forced to close on its busiest weekend of the year. The lights went out at midnight Thursday when Republican lawmakers and Gov. Mark Dayton failed to reach a budget deal by the July 1 deadline. A St. Paul judge on Saturday denied Canterbury’s petition to re-open. Worried about losing the entire racing season, Canterbury owner Randy Sampson offered bonuses to horsemen who were supposed to race last weekend, but stuck around. On Monday, he treated stable workers to lunch and distributed free food coupons to those whose income has been reduced. Perhaps the outcome would have been different had a Scott County judge heard Canterbury’s petition, but Dayton wanted it consolidated with requests from the Minnesota Zoo and Running Aces Harness Park in Anoka County. C a nt erbu r y, wh ich wa s forced to close its Card Club and simulcasting, argued it should be permitted to operate since the Minnesota Racing Commission is self-funded by the racetracks. The track has paid $1.3 million to the state since July 2 010 for reg ulators and is licensed to operate through June 2012. But Ramsey County District Court Judge Kathleen Gearin would only permit the zoo to open. She said the zoo’s parking and admission receipts are a standing appropriation that does not require legislative action. “The shutdown has result-
ed in the judicial branch being forced to make emergency i nter pr et at ion s of nu mer ous funding provisions,” she wrote. “Experienced legislative committees and executive branch budget and management employees have spent years crafting these provisions. They are the branches best suited by experience and competency to make these decisions.” Ca nterbu r y may app e a l Gearin’s decision and trainers continue to care for horses so they will be ready if the track reopens. There are 1,300 horses stabled at Canterbury. Horsemen are staying put for now, but trainers may begin to pull out if the track isn’t reopened within a week or two. C a nt erbu r y moved up a stakes race to last T hu rsday i n case it had to close. T hey have the large pu r se s m a ny trainers rely on to recoup their costs of raising and training animals. Trainer Bernell Rhone estimates his stable is losing $2,000 to $ 3,0 0 0 each d ay r aci n g i s c a nc ele d . For horses that only race in Minnesota, it hurts the most. His wife Cindy said most of their workers are employed on work visas from Mexico and can only legally stay here if racing continues. Foreign workers at the track were confused by the state shutdown and why Canterbury is closed while stores and Mystic Lake Casino are not. “Why are they doing this to us?” asked 27-year-old exerciser Salomon Dieago, who sat in the empty track cafeteria with his friend, watching racing from other tracks on the TV. “We just want to run.” He wil l go wherever his trainer, Mac Robertson, goes. The options for trainers vary. Some with stables at tracks in other states may be able to race elsewhere. The cost of stabling at Canterbury are higher than at a training center, so horses that can’t race elsewhere may be moved home or to a farm. M ac Rob er t son, t he top trainer at Canterbury, has better options than some since he also races in Illinois and Dela-
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ware during the summer. “This will put some others out of business,” he said. The purses at Canterbury are half those in Delaware and Illinois, he said, but his Minnesota owners like to see their horses race here. They’re waiting to see how long this lasts. If Canterbury had a racino and could pay purses similar to those in other states, Robertson said he would move most of his horses here. Horsemen are worried that Canterbury — which was already struggling to compete with tracks that have racinos — won’t be able to hold on if this goes on much longer. Especially if a racino isn’t part of the budget deal. “I’m more concerned about the track than my s el f ,” s a id Robertson. “The longer this drags on the more cha nce t here is that it closes and doesn’t reopen.” Breeder Deb Hilger of rural Stillwater, whose husband Jeff is a board member for t he horsemen at Canterbury, said t he st ate shutdown could forever damage the agricultural industry in Minnesota. She listed the three semi-loads she buys of hay, the $20,000 spent on supplements from an Eagan supplier and even more that went to the vet. It ’s not e a s y t o r e c oup $30,000 that can go into raising a horse. “You have to have as many racing days as you can to get money out of your investment,” said Jeff Hilger. If trainers start to pull out, there may not be enough horses left to run. Robertson said Canterbury already lost money last season. “Obviously they’re not making any more this year.” He sees ulterior motives in the shutdown of Canterbury because of its quest for a racino. Deb Hilger said she has cut all she can and borrowed from savings to keep her Blue Valley Farm afloat while holding out hope for a racino. She says she just wants a level playing field with other states. “If it doesn’t go through this year, it will close our farm,” she said.
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was cited for driving after suspension. The Prior Lake Police Department w July 2: A 49-year-old Prior Lake responded to the following incidents MORE ONLINE woman who drove her car into a pond June 29-July 6. This is not a comprew KEEP UP WITH in the 17200 block of Marshfield Lane hensive list of all incidents to which the BREAKING NEWS was arrested for third-degree DWI. The department responded. w AND LISTEN TO POLICE, FIRE woman’s blood alcohol content (BAC) Burglary w AND SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT was .22, according to the police report. July 5: A resident in the 5400 block w CALLS 24/7 THROUGH OUR of Crossandra Street reported a burglary TThe legal limit is .08. ONLINE POLICE SCANNER AT July 6: Police arrested a 25-year-old at shortly after 3 p.m. A camera and a plamerican.com/crimebeat Prior Lake man for fourth-degree DWI car jump starter, valued at a total of and on a Scott County warrant for $3,250, were reported stolen. No signs of forced entry were found. ffailure to appear in court on previous charges. The man did not take a breath test at the scene, Theft July 1: A vehicle was reported stolen by someone known but opted for a blood sample, so no BAC was available in to the complainant in the 17300 block of Sunray Circle. The the report. Narcotics vehicle was recovered in Minneapolis. Police are investigatJune 30: A 19-year-old Prior Lake man was cited for ing the case, and charges are likely. July 2: A gas drive-off worth $34 was reported at Holiday possession of a small amount of marijuana at Mystic Lake Casino, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd. Stationstore, 16800 Duluth Ave. July 3: Police are investigating a report of possession of July 3: A 21-year-old Minneapolis woman was cited for theft and disorderly conduct after a report of cash theft at a controlled substance believed to be Adderall at Mystic Lake Casino. Little Six Casino, 2354 Sioux Trail. Warrants July 4: Police received a report of a stolen vehicle in the June 30: Police arrested a 45-year-old St. Paul man at 16500 block of Sage Way. The vehicle was recovered within 140th Street and McKenna Road on Scott County warPrior Lake shortly after the report. July 4: Police received a report of a stolen vehicle from rants. July 3: A 48-year-old Burnsville man was arrested on a a driveway in the 16400 block of Bandel Pass, the same area where another car was stolen earlier that same day. The Washington County warrant at Little Six Casino. July 4: A 42-year-old Oakdale, Minn. man was arrested car has not been recovered. July 5: A resident in the 13200 block of Pike Lake Trail at Mystic Lake Drive and Sioux Trail on a Washington County warrant for failure to appear on charges for driving reported the theft of license plates. after cancellation. Vandalism July 5: Police arrested a 46-year-old Prior Lake man at June 30: Someone reported a driver’s-side window of a vehicle was spray painted while parked in a driveway in the McKenna Road and Otherday Circle on a Hennepin County warrant for DWI test refusal. 5600 block of Birchwood Avenue. Crashes June 30: A resident in the 14300 block of Shore Lane July 3: A 27-year-old Charlottesville, Va. man was parked reported a garage door was spray painted. June 30: Graffiti reportedly was spray painted on a con- in the Sand Point Beach parking lot unloading his car when another car rolled from its parking spot and hit his car. Both cession stand at Sand Point Beach, 14349 Crest Ave. June 30: A resident in the 14300 block of Shore Lane cars had minor damage. Liquor law violations reported that a privacy fence was spray painted. June 29: A 14-year-old girl from Prior Lake was cited for July 1: Someone reported that a city of Prior Lake message board trailer had been spray painted at Carriage Hills Road minor consumption of alcohol after someone reported seeing her passed out in the 16600 block of Five Hawks Ave. and Shore Lane. July 5: Police cited an 18-year-old Prior Lake man for July 2: A resident in the 3200 block of Walter Street reported that the glass on a rear patio door was broken by minor consumption of alcohol at Mystic Lake Casino. Miscellaneous what appeared to be a small rock or projectile object. June 29: Police cited a 31-year-old man with no known Assault July 1: A 49-year-old Lakeville man was arrested for fifth- address for violating an order for protection in the 17300 degree domestic assault at Sand Point Beach, 14349 Crest block of River Birch Lane. July 2: Police confiscated a bag of illegal fireworks from Ave. July 5: Police arrested a 30-year-old Prior Lake man in a resident in the 5500 block of Candy Cove Trail after receivthe 17300 block of Wilderness Trail for third-degree assault ing a fireworks complaint. July 2: A 31-year-old Minneapolis man was cited for after he allegedly went to a man’s house and assaulted trespassing at Mystic Lake Casino. him. July 4: Police received numerous complaints on the Fourth DWI July 1: A 30-year-old Richfield man was arrested at 140th of July for fireworks and noise. No one was cited, and in some Street and Eagle Creek Avenue for fourth-degree driving while cases, police were unable to locate the source of the probimpaired (DWI) and on a warrant out of Hennepin County. lems. In other cases, they confiscated illegal fireworks or During the same traffic stop, a 33-year-old Farmington man found that people had fireworks that are allowed by law.
FIRE CALLS July 1 June 30 Firefighters were called out for Firefighters responded to a call about the smell of natural gas in the weather spotting. July 2 5900 block of Terri Circle. It was unThe fire department responded to a founded; firefighters found a faulty call about a large cloud of smoke near smoke detector. County Road 42 and Rutgers Street. The
smoke actually resulted from a fire in Burnsville. July 3 Firefighters responded to a medical call in the 16000 block of Creekwood Road in Credit River Township for a patient with an allergic reaction.
DISTRICT COURT The following are Scott County District Court felony and gross misdemeanor dispositions. Defendants either pleaded guilty or were found guilty by the court unless otherwise indicated. Monica Faye Olson, 39, Big Lake, Minn., driving while impaired (DWI) (refusal to test), a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, 30 days in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, $635 in fines. Patrick Wayne Pexa, 29, Shakopee, domestic assault, and violation of no-contact order, both felonies. Five years probation, 40 days in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, no possession or use of alcohol, random tests, provide DNA sample, $210 in fines. Jose Luis Sandoval, 46, Shakopee, criminal vehicular operation, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, 90 days in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, abstain from alcohol, random tests, restitution, $85 in fines. Dario Cardona III, 19, Shakopee, third-degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony. Adjudication stayed: Five years probation, complete outpatient treatment program, submit to polygraph examinations as directed, no unsupervised contact with children, no contact with victim(s), no use of possession of sexually explicit material, $100 in fines. Matthew Vaughn Diamond, 19, Burnsville, second-degree burglary, a felony. Five years probation, provide DNA sample, $160 in fines. Second-degree burglary, a felony. Five years probation, restitution, $660 in fines. Attempted transactioncard fraud, a felony. Five years probation, $75 in fines. Driving after suspension, a misdemeanor. Serve 90 days in jail, $160 in fines. Jeffery Scott Eliason, 47, Northfield, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, two days in jail, 28 days under electronic home-monitoring, follow recommendations of evaluation, $610 in fines. Jaben Wess Christensen, 38, Prior Lake, obstructing the legal process, a gross misdemeanor. Six months’ probation, 60 days in jail, $85 in fines. Hayed Alejandro Jurado, 22, Shakopee, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, $910 in fines. Gerald Mark Brewe, 42, Belle Plaine, DWI, and obstruction of the legal process, both gross misdemeanors. Two years probation, 45 days in jail, 45 days under electronic homemonitoring, follow recommendations of evaluation, abstain from alcohol, random tests, restitution, $560 in fines. Violation of driver’s license restrictions, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, 45 days in jail (concurrent), $385 in fines. James Jason Anderson, 42, New Market, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, two days in jail, 28 days under electronic home-monitoring, follow recommendations of evaluation, $300 in fines. Alan Michael Meyer, 45, Le Center, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Three years probation, two days in jail, 43 days under electronic home-monitoring, follow recommendations of evaluation, $910 in fines. Brian Christopher Bartes, 33, Jordan, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, 40 hours of community service, $825 in fines. Nicol Rose Heitz, obstruction of the legal process, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, six days in jail, 80 hours of community service, follow recommendations of evaluation, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $160 in fines. Dane Michael Moe, 20, Jordan, fifth-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Adjudication stayed: Three years probation, 60 hours of community service, random tests, follow recommendations of evaluation, $400 in fines. Tyler James Dawson, 20, Farmington, fifth-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Adjudication stayed: Three years probation, 60 hours of community service, random tests, $400 in fines.
Jeremy Allen Giles, 29, Minneapolis, theft, a felony. Five years probation, 120 days in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, provide DNA sample, $160 in fines. Jacob John Harris, 28, White Bear Lake, fifth-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Five years probation, 180 days in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, provide DNA sample, random tests, $185 in fines. Alfred Joseph Hartlein, 25, Prior Lake, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Three years probation, 15 days in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, abstain from alcohol, random tests, $385 in fines. Katie Renee Ladue, 20, Lakeville, fifth-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony, Adjudication stayed: three years probation, 60 hours of community service, random tests, $400 in fines. Melissa Rose Lind, 29, St. Louis Park, receiving stolen property, a gross misdemeanor. Five years probation, 180 days in jail, provide DNA sample, restitution, $85 in fines. Riley Patrick Radermacher, 22, Prior Lake, fifth-degree sale of controlled substance, a felony. Four years probation, 30 days in jail, provide DNA sample, random tests, follow recommendations of evaluation, $535 in fines. Dwayne Edward Roach, 48, Prior Lake, fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance, a felony. Adjudication stayed: Three years probation, 40 hours of community service, follow recommendations of evaluation, $225 in fines. Bradley David Tongen, 29, Lakeville, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, three days in jail, 27 days under electronic home-monitoring, follow recommendations of evaluation, $910 in fines. Jared Michael Gaiser, 31, Savage, third-degree assault, a felony. Five years probation, three days in jail, 120 days under electronic home-monitoring, follow recommendations of evaluation, anger-management counseling, provide DNA sample, $7,508.84 restitution, $85 in fines. Rodney Gerald Kerkow, 49, Prior Lake, violation of driver’s restrictions, and DWI, both gross misdemeanors. Two years probation, two days in jail, 40 hours of community service, follow recommendations of evaluation, $310 in fines. Jason Robert Kurtz, 30, Prior Lake, fifth-degree possession of controlled substance, a felony. Adjudication stayed: Five years probation, 80 hours of community service, follow recommendations of evaluation, $600 in fines. Gennadiy Mikhaylovich Okhman, 23, Prior Lake, false name to police officer, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, one day in jail, 80 hours of community service, $375 in fines. Jill Elizabeth Webster, 46, Burnsville, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, one day in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, 232 hours of community service, $410 in fines. Kyle Joseph Bily, 26, Lakeville, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, three days in jail, 27 days under electronic home-monitoring, follow recommendations of evaluation, $910 in fines. Brandon Charles Bruzek, 26, Prior Lake, two counts of fifth-degree possession of controlled substance, a gross misdemeanor. Five years probation, 30 days in jail, follow recommendations of evaluation, provide DNA sample, random tests, $585 in fines. Jeremy Paul Link, 30, Jordan, DWI, a gross misdemeanor. Two years probation, two days in jail, 28 days under electronic home-monitoring, follow recommendations of evaluation, abstain from alcohol, random tests, restitution, $325 in fines. Ryan Russell Liskow, 31, Leavenworth, Kan., first-degree burglary, a felony. Provide DNA sample, serve 54 months in prison.
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GIRLS HOCKEY
Starting over Grossman steps down as PL coach, on his way to EP BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com
PHOTO BY TOM SCHARDIN
Jaime Grossman stepped down after one season as coach of the Prior Lake girls hockey team.
The Prior Lake girls hockey team is again looking for a new coach. After one season, Jaime Grossman stepped down as the Lakers coach and to take the head position at Eden Prairie, a Section 2AA rival. Grossman said the decision to walk away from the Lakers’ program was not easy. “I feel that I’m leaving with some unfinished business,” said Grossman. “I told the girls this has nothing to do with them, but more with professionally where I’m at right now. “I’m excited for Prior Lake’s future,” added Grossman. “There’s a ton of young talent coming up.” Grossman is the director of Kid’s & Company, an afterschool childcare program in Hopkins School District 270.
Grossman has coached girls hockey for 15 years (14 at Holy Angels, including seven as the head coach there). His day job has been flexible enough to allow him to coach. However, Grossman said due to budget cuts in the Hopkins School District that might not be the case this coming year and the Eden Prairie job is simply more suited for him professionally right now. “I see myself as a high school coach for another five to 10 years,” said Grossman. “Eden Prairie has one of the top two or three programs in the state. That job has always been on my radar. When it came open, it made sense at this time professionally for me to apply for it.” Grossman said the Prior Lake community and the school were very supportive of him in his one year with the Lakers. “Everything I asked for when I got
to Prior Lake, I got,” said Grossman. “I had great support from the community. The group of kids I coached worked hard on and off the ice. They came to the rink with a positive attitude. “For me, it was harder to leave Prior Lake after one year then it was leaving Holy Angels after 14,” added Grossman. “By no means was this an easy decision.” Grossman led the Lakers to a 9-18 overall mark in his one season, 6-12 in the team’s fi rst season in the new South Suburban Conference (SSC). The Lakers were a better team than their overall record indicated. The team lost its fi rst nine games making the adjustment from the Missota Conference to the more competitive SSC with nine former Lake Conference schools.
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American Legion State Poll BASEBALL CLASS AA 1. Burnsville 2. Eden Prairie 3. Maple Grove 4. Coon Rapids 5. Stillwater 6. Rochester A’s 7. Eastview 8. Excelsior 9. Bloomington Gold 10. Maplewood Green 11. Forest Lake 12. Tri-City Red 13. Rochester Redhawks 14. Apple Valley 14. Bemidj 14. St. Cloud Chutes 17. Eagan 18. Alexandria 18. Lino Lakes 18. North St. Paul 18. Osseo 18. Rochester Patriots
Amateur Baseball DAKOTA-RICE-SCOTT LEAGUE STANDINGS
DIVISION I COLLEGE FOOTBALL
AMATEUR BASEBALL
Jays get gem Zweber hurls two-hitter in a 4-0 victory BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com
team to a 5-4 record. In fact, Biezuns said that early in his senior year he only heard from a couple of Division III schools. It wasn’t until a month before national signing day in the spring when Wyoming invited him to the campus for a visit. When he was offered the program’s last scholarship for that year, he jumped at the chance. “I wanted to pursue my dream of playing Division I college football,” said Biezuns. “So I came out here and rolled with it.” Biezuns has made the most of his opportunity, despite being moved around his first three years. Is the next level – professional football, whether it’s in the NFL or even CFL – on Biezuns’ radar? It is, although he said he tries not to think about it too much. For him to be considered by the pros, he understands he’s going to have to take care of his business on the field first. A productive senior year will only enhance his draft prospects.
Kyle Zweber was in top form July 6 for the Prior Lake Jays. The right-hander tossed a two-hit gem in a River Valley League (RVL) game at Chanhassen. He struck out 11 in the Jays’ 4-0 victory. Prior Lake improved to 12-7 overall. The team is 7-3 in the East Division of the RVL, trailing fi rst-place Shakopee (8-2) and Chaska (9-3). The Jays will meet up with Chaska Sunday, July 10, at home at 6 p.m. Prior Lake faces the Savage Outlaws in a Section 4B standings game Wednesday, July 13 at Alimagnet Fields at 7:30 p.m. The Jays are 2-2 in Section 4B games, splitting with Rosemount, beating Inver Grove Heights and losing once already to the Outlaws. Those four teams make up Section 4B with two of the four qualifying for the Class B state tournament in August. Meanwhile, Prior Lake gets its fi rst crack at Shakopee, the two-time defending Class B state champs, in RVL action Friday, July 15 on the road at 7:30 p.m. The Jays will take on its city rival, the Prior Lake Mudcats, Saturday, July 16. For more on both teams go to www.priorlakebaseball.com or call the hardball hotline (952) 226-3800. In the win over Chanhassen, Zweber had a no-hitter through five innings, before giving up a lead-off single in the sixth. He struck out the side in the fi fth inning and had nine of his 11 strikeouts in the fi rst five innings. Chanhassen had only two base runners reach second base all game. But despite Zweber’s masterpiece, the Jays couldn’t get him any runs until the eighth inning. T hat ’s when P rior L a ke er upted for a l l fou r of its runs. Jim Schroeder and Dan Schroeder opened with backto-back singles. Tony Doherty walked to load the bases. Corey Goblirsch knocked in one run with a
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Josh Biezuns (44) is entering his final season at the University of Wyoming. The 2007 Prior Lake High School graduate will start his second season at defensive end for the Cowboys.
Former Laker standout Josh Biezuns found his niche rushing the passer for the University of Wyoming
Life in the college trenches BY TOM SCHARDIN tschardin@swpub.com
If Josh Biezuns has proved one thing in his Division I football career at the University of Wyoming, it’s that he’s versatile. However, the 2007 Prior Lake High School graduate has proven much more than that. Biezuns is making a name for himself in the trenches in the Mountain West Conference (MWC). The 6-foot-2-inch, 260-pound defensive end led the team in sacks last year (6.5) and in tackles for losses (10.5). He enters his senior year as a preseason selection on the All-Mountain West team by The Sporting News. Not bad for someone who was recruited to play offense for the Cowboys, redshirting his first year while learning to play tight end and h-back. He was moved to fullback his second year. As a sophomore, Biezuns was moved to defense under a new coaching regime, where he played linebacker in a 3-4 scheme, before finally finding a home on the defensive line
last season. “Biezuns is a physical presence at defensive end,” said Wyoming coach Dave Christensen. “He’s a great pass Josh rusher and Biezuns a big-time playmaker. Josh has made a lot of big plays since he moved from linebacker to defensive end.” Biezuns earned secondteam All-Mountain West Conference accolades last year. He was second in the MWC in sacks per game and 59th nationally, while his tackles for losses were fifth best in the conference. Heading into this season, Biezuns will be one of the Cowboys’ defensive anchors. And it will also be the first time in his college career he won’t have to learn a new position. “I’ve been swapped around quite a bit,” said Biezuns. “It’s a relief not having to go into fall camp and learn a new technique or a new position.
“I’m excited about my senior year,” added Biezuns. “I hope it’s a good one.” Last year, the Cowboys were 3-9 overall, 1-7 in conference play. Biezuns said he expects the team to contend for the MWC crown this fall. “We feel we have a good team, especially a good senior class,” said Biezuns. “We have a lot of leadership. We feel we are a good enough team to compete for a conference championship.” As a fifth-year senior, Biezuns will also take on more of a leadership role. “The (younger players) look to you for a lot of leadership, so I will take it upon myself to step up as a senior and help the younger guys along as much as I can, as well as other guys on the team,” he said. Biezuns wasn’t heavily recruited coming out of Prior Lake, where he was a threeyear letterwinner, earning All-Missota Conference honors as both a fullback and a linebacker his senior year. He was the team’s most valuable player in his final Lakers’ season, helping the
White Division Team W St. Patrick 11 Prior Lake 9 Montgomery 7 Shakopee 4
L 3 6 9 10
Blue Division Team W New Market 11 St. Benedict 11 Union Hill 6 Webster 2
L 6 6 8 14
Red Division Team Lonsdale New Prague Elko Faribault Veseli
L 5 7 3 10 13
W 13 11 6 5 4
Note: Prior Lake competes in Region 3C for the playoffs. Other teams in the field are: Montgomery, St. Patrick, Shakopee, New Market, St. Benedict, Webster, Union Hill, Cannon Falls, Hampton, Lake City, Northfield, Randolph and Wanamingo. There are 234 Class C teams in the state with 16 making the state tourney.
RIVER VALLEY LEAUGE STANDINGS West Division Team W New Ulm 9 St. Peter 6 Gaylord 6 Fairfax 5 Winthrop 2
L 2 6 8 7 9
Central Division Team W Belle Plaine 9 Chanhassen 6 Arlington 5 LeSueur 4 Henderson 2
L 3 6 8 9 11
East Division Team Shakopee Chaska Prior Lake Jordan Victoria
L 2 3 3 5 7
W 8 9 7 8 3
Note: Prior Lake competes in Section 4B for the playoffs. Other teams in the field are: Savage, Rosemount and Inver Grove Heights. There are only 34 teams in Class B in the state with 16 making the state tourney.
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Holding on at the finish Dundas driver takes the flag in the Super Late Models feature BY JIM BURNS Correspondent
Dundas’ Donny Reuvers grabbed the lead on a 22nd lap restart and then withstood a late challenge to win the Super Late Models Feature July 2 at Elko Speedway. Reuvers’ pursuit of the checkered fl ag was a combination of a little luck, mixed with patience and final ly horsepower. He was the fastest qualifier at 13.960 seconds (96.705 mph) and was second in his heat, before taking the 40-lap main event. Other feature winners included: Dylan Moore of Northfield in Big 8s, Brent Kane of Lonsdale in Thunder Cars, Paul Hamilton of Hastings in Power Stocks, Curtis Wise of St. Paul in Flat Track Motor Cycles, Joe Culver of Elko in Spectator Drags and Joey Miller of Lakeville in Burnout Contest. Action continues at Elko Speedway today (Saturday, July 9) with the Grand Stay Summer Clash. The Summer Dirt Nationals are set for July 16. For more, go to www.elkospeedway.com or call (952) 461-7223. Meanwhile, in Super Late Models, the caution flag flew on lap 22 with a spinout on turn one. On the restart, Reuvers charged by Lakeville’s Conrad Jorgenson’s outside to take the point, but the top five would shuffle as Mark Lamoreaux charged into Brian Johnson’s back deck entering turn two. That caused the tandem to check up with Adam Royle and Steve Anderson taking advantage moving to fourth and fifth. Lamoreaux and Johnson dropped to sixth and seventh. As the action remained
clean and green following the caution, Goede rolled by Jorgenson for second on lap 31 and cut the leaders’ advantage to three car lengths as the white flag flew. But in the end Reuvers rolled to the checkers with Goede second. Royle edged Jorgenson at the line for third. In Big 8s, Prior Lake’s Doug Brown served notice early that he would contend throughout the 25 laps. But Moore had different ideas. At the drop of the green, Ryan Kamish took the early lead with Moore moving past Mike Pederson for second on lap two with Jon Lemke and Travis Stanley of Prior Lake continuing Pederson’s slide on lap four. Just five laps in, Moore would move to the outside of Kamish to take the point with Brown joining the top five, before Stanley ducked under Lemke for third on lap seven. Over the fi nal 18 laps, the capacity crowd was treated to some of the season’s best side-by-side action, but nobody had an answer for Moore who earned the checkers with Stanley earning his third consecutive top-two fi nish with Brown in third. In Thunder Cars, there was a familiar tandem battling as Kane rolled past Ted Reuvers for the opening-lap lead with Dylan Sellner and Mike Homan in a great side-by-side battle for third and fourth. As Kane pulled out to an early five-car length advantage over Reuvers, Sellner was able to wrest third away from Homan on lap five. With the action remaining under the green flag for the entire distance, the only question remaining to be answered was could Reuvers track down Kane? The answer was a resounding no.
Busy evening behind wheel Driver wins twice in Figure 8s Ricky Martin of Farmington had a busy July 3 night at Raceway Park in Shakopee. Not only did he stay atop the point standings in Figure 8s, winning two of three feature races. He also took third in the Thunder 8 Cycles, winning one of the two qualifying heats. Martin’s 762 season points in Figure 8s is 34 better than Todd Wilson of Burnsville, while Mark Bronstad of Maple Plain is third with 726 points and Danny Johnson of Lake is fourth (721). Other feature winners July 3 included: Shawn Evans of Northfield in Bombers, Brent Kane of Lonsdale in Hobby Stocks, Adam Royle of Lonsdale in Super Late Models, Jason Heitz of Waconia in Mini Stocks, Keith Paulsrud of Rogers in Short Trackers and Paul Hamilton of Hastings in Thunder 8 Cycles. Steve Motley of Corcoran was the other feature winner in Figure 8s. Racing action will continue Sunday, July 10 starting at 6 p.m. For more information, go to www.goracewaypark.com of call (952) 445-2257. Meanwhile, Heitz’ victory in Mini Stocks gave him a two -poi nt advantage over Doug Schmitz of Shakopee in the points lead with 528 points. Schmitz finished second to Heitz in the feature, while Tom Sabila of Chaska was third and Justin Schelitzche was fourth. Schelitzche is third in the point standings with 492, followed by Jack Purcell of
Minnesota Freeze softball tryouts slated Tryouts for the Minnesota Freeze 12U and 14U softball teams will be held Sunday, July 17 at Schroeders Acres Fields, 12320 Boone Ave., Savage from 6-8:30 p.m. Players interested in playing for the Freeze must fi ll out the registration form and attend the tryout session. An alternate tryout date is available. Players must email info@mnfreeze.org to arrange it. The Freeze is also interviewing for coaching positions for the 12U and 14U fall teams. Email the above address if interested. Also, if you miss the initial fall softball registration and tryouts, there are additional opportunities available. Email the above address for more information of to www.mnfreeze.org. The cost of the softball program is $130.
Lakers Volleyball Camp is scheduled The Laker Volleyball Camp is set for June 25-29 and will be held in the Prior Lake High School gym, 7575 W. 150th St., Savage. There are four camp levels: Volleytots (grades kindergarten through second), beginner (third through sixth grade) intermediate (seventh and eighth grade) and advanced (ninth through 12th grade). The volleytots cost is $45 and the camp runs from 3-4:30 p.m. in the blue gym. The beginner cost is $65 and it runs from 3:40 p.m. in the gold gym. The intermediate cost is $125 and the camp runs in the main gym from noon to 2:30 p.m. The advanced cost is $125 and it runs from 8-11 a.m. in the main gym. For more information contact Lakers coach Mike Dean (952) 905-6293 or email plvb@me.com. Registration forms are also available on the high school activities Website.
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Softball winners The Prior Lake 10U Gold softball team recently took first place in its bracket at the Prior Lake Spring Splash Tournament and second at the Lady Bash Tournament. The team members are, front row, from left: Grace Kashmark, and Peyton Johnson. Second row: Kate Broderick, Taylor Kohlbeck, Emily Haefner, Lauryn Rogers and Erin Schneewind. Third row: Jordan Zupan, Martha Schmitz, Ali Peot, Hailey Morton and Melissa McWilliams. Fourth row: Coaches Tim McWilliams, Bruce Zupan and Ryan Peot.
Prior Lake Soccer Camps are scheduled The Prior Lake High School boys and girls soccer programs will be holding a Laker Soccer Camp July 26-28. Camp information and cost, along with registration forms, are available online at www.lakersoccer.com. Register before July 1 for a discounted price.
Prior Lake Football Camp is scheduled The Prior Lake Football Camp will be held July 25-27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and the high school fields for players in grades three though six next fall. For more information on the camp or to register, go to www. priorlakefootball.org.
PL Hockey Blue Line Club fundraiser
Second place
The Prior Lake High School Boys Hockey Blue Line Club will be hosting its annual golf tournament at the Ridges of Sand Creek in Jordan July 30 with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. This is a fundraiser for the Lakers’ hockey programs. To play or sponsor this event, contact David at (952) 210-2009.
The Prior Lake Blue 12AA baseball team recently took second in the Owatonna Classic. The team members are, front row, from left: Jack Hansen, Jack Renfroe, Jack Nusbaum, Tanner Anderson, Ethan Nelson and Luke Everson. Second row: Michael Rademacher, Chris Johnson, Austin Piatz, John McCaustlin, Brayden Elliot and Justin Underhill. Third row: Blake Elliot, Dave Johnson, John McCaustlin and Bob Nelson.
PL sets boys summer basketball camp The Prior Lake High School boys basketball program will host its annual summer basketball camps Aug. 1-5 at the high school, 7575 W. 150th St., Savage. The cost is $75 for grades two through eight. The camp will focus on developing individual skills, while having fun playing in competitive situations. The Lakers’ varsity coaches and players will be instructors. Grades two through five will go from 8-11 a.m. followed by grades six through eight from 1-4 p.m. For more information contact Prior Lake coach Alex Focke at (651) 270-5254 or by email at atfocke@yahoo.com.
TAGS Gymnastics taking registration
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Bloomington (486) and Blake Dorweiler of Montgomery (476). In Short Trackers, Paulsrud’s win moved him a little closer to points leader Erica Waibel of Shakopee, who leads with 463. Paulsrud has 454. Waibel was second in the feature race, while Robert Backe of Golden Valley was third. Andrew Benhardus of Minnetonka is third overall in the points (435), followed by Matthew Schaar of Hastings (411) and Kevin Beamish of Minnetonka (401). I n Hobby Stocks, K a ne leads the points race with 436, followed by Bryan Turtle of Chaska (418), Arthur Woodworth of Chanhassen (413), Jeremy Wolff of Chaska and Michael Gilomen of Northfield (both with 411). The Hobby Stocks’ feature July 3 was a non-points race. In Bombers, Justin Kotchevar of Shakopee leads the points standings with 519, 11 better than Evans. John Zumberge of Lexing ton is third (500), followed by Adam Oxborough of New Prague (479) and Andrew Bisek of Belle Plaine (474). Zumberge and Kotchevar finished second and third, respectively to Evans in the Bombers feature, while Oxborough was fourth. In Super Late Models, Chad Walen of Prior Lake is the season points leader with 513. He finished second to Royle in the feature, while Royle is second to Walen in points with 507. Donny Reuvers of Dundas ended up third in the feature, followed by Mark Lamoreaux of Bloomington was fourth.
TAGS Gymnastics is now taking registration for its nine-week summer session, which runs through Aug. 12. Classes are available for boys and girls ages 2-17. For more information, go to www.tagsgym.com or contact one of the two locations, Apple Valley (952) 431-6445 or Eden Prairie (952) 920-5342.
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Prior Lake won its secondever playoff game last winter since becoming a Class AA school eight years ago, beating rival Shakopee 6-0 in the Section 2AA quarterfi nals, before losing to perennial power Edina in the semifi nals. At Holy Angels, Grossman had a career winning percentage of .771. The Stars won five straight Missota Conference titles (2004 to 2008) and made two state appearances in his tenure.
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single, while John Somrock followed with a two-run hit. Gobrlirsch scored the fourth run on a wild pitch. Scott Geisler fi nished 2 for 4 for the Jays.
MUDCATS Meanwhile, the Prior Lake Mudcats had its three-game winning streak end July 5 with a 10-2 home loss to the Savage Outlaws in a non-league game. The Outlaws bashed out 16 hits, compared the Mudcats’ five in avenging a 2010 loss to Prior Lake’s Class C team.
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Biezuns admits he’s a little undersized to play defensive end even at the Division I level. But he’s found a way to compensate for his lack of size with speed and determination. “I can get off the ball quicker being a smaller guy,” said Biezuns. “I have pretty good speed, so I can
Holy Angels won the Class A state title in 2005 and was a state participant in Class AA in 2006. Grossman takes over a Laker team that was 15-9-1 (10-3-1 in the Missota) in Nick Leach’s fi nal season with the team in 2009-2010. Leach had a fouryear record of 42-55-5 (23-30-3 in the Missota), but was 0-4 in the playoffs. Grossman’s seven-year record with Holy Angels was 228-171-10. He was 144-77-7 in the Missota, including a mark of 68-2 in the five straight years he won the league crown. He was named the 2005 Class A Coach of the Year.
Mike Borgert-Poepping took the loss for the Mudcats, pitching four innings and allowing five runs (three earned). Jake Lehrer had a sacrifice f ly and a hit for Prior Lake, while Jerad Lehrer and Ryan Rose each had doubles. The Mudcats (14-8 overall) were back in action Thursday (results not available at press time) versus Faribault in Dakota-Rice-Scott League game. The Mudcats are home Monday, July 11 against New Prague and will play at Union Hill the next night. Both league games start at 7:30 p.m. Prior Lake returns home Wednesday, July 13 to take on St. Patrick at 7:30 p.m. utilize that against the bigger offensive tackles.” Biezuns is a sociology who is on track to graduate in December. So his focus is squarely on that right now and on his final year. Afterward, he’ll see if he has any pro stock. “It’s always been a dream of mine to play at the (pro) level,” said Biezuns. “With a good year, it’s always a possibility.”
Second place The Prior Lake 10UA softball team recently took second place in its bracket of the Prior Lake Spring Splash Tournament. The team members are, front row, from left: Paige Benson, Megan Lolling, Alexis Hanson, Allison Renfroe, Madison Krell and Sydney Feilen. Second row: Kailey Ahlstrom, Meg Huss, Abby Sagert, Sydney Slone, Sydney Trees and Averie Rademacher. Third row: Coaches Kari Ahlstrom, Kirk Sagert and Gordon Krell.
Soccer winners The Prior Lake U10 Maroon boys soccer team recently won the Border Battle Tournament in Hudson, Wis. The team members are, front row, from left: Ryan Wade, Quinn Casey, Jake Leonard, Cory Kaisersatt and Ben Leonard. Second row: Marco Hernandez, Conner Lucht, Michael Tinguely, Sam Anderson and Keegan Mellema. Thord row: Coaches Janet Leonard, Marco Hernandez and Steve Leonard.
Third place The Prior Lake 14A traveling baseball team recently took third place in the Prior Lake Tournament. The team members are, front row, from left: Chris Grosklags, Carter Kes, Jason Howard, Tommy Fransen and Joey Heimel Second Row: Jim Klugherz (coach), Steve Heimel (coach), Jared Lenium, Tyler Hauge, Aaron Williams, Tony Gleason and Deavon Klugherz. Third row: Mark Kes (head coach), Jayden Ohm, Jeff Grosklags (coach).
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The second annual Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival is set for Saturday, July 16 at Lakefront Park in Prior Lake. Buddy Guy headlines the event and is joined by a half dozen top notch acts. Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, pictured above, will perform a mix of blues and Southern folk rock.
Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival Event to feature Buddy Guy, Tim Mahoney, The Lamont Cranston Blues Band & more
M Catch Twin Cities music veteran and Prior Lake native Tim Mahoney at the festival.
Second Annual Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival Location: Lakefront Park, Prior Lake Time: 1-10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16 Cost: $5 in advance; $10 at the gate. Free for children under 18 and those over 65. Tickets are available now at lakefrontjazz.com. Tickets on the day of the event can be purchased upon arrival at the festival grounds. Just for kids: “Lil’ Louie’s Music Camp,” a free kids area with painting, jazz dance, crafts and musical games Info: lakefrontjazz.com
Don’t miss the Lamont Cranston Blues Band.
ultiple Grammy Aw a r d - w i n n i n g musician Buddy Guy will headline the second annual Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival, a day-long familyfriendly event featuring jazz and blues artists at Lakefront Park in Prior Lake on Saturday, July 16. The event was created by the Prior Lake Rotary, and is presented by Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community which donated $50,000 to support the event. The SMSC also donated $50,000 to present the first Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival in 2010. “We are absolutely honored to have Buddy Guy headlining this year’s festival,” said Shaun Naya, event and fundraising co-chair for the Prior Lake Rotary. “He is an extraordinarily talented musician that will highlight an amazing day of jazz and blues music.” George “Buddy” Guy has a colossal musical resume and hardearned accolades including being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He’s a chief guitar influence to rock titans like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, and has received six Grammy Awards, the Billboard Magazine Century Award for distinguished artistic achievement the Presidential National Medal of Arts and 23 W.C. Handy Blues Awards—the most of any artist. In addition to Guy, other performers scheduled to entertain festival guests include: Quinn Sullivan, a 12-year-old guitar prodigy who began playing the guitar when he was three. Sullivan caught the attention of Ellen DeGeneres in 2006 and was personally invited by Buddy Guy
to join him on tour in 2011. His new record Cyclone explores many styles ranging from scorching blues and rock ’n’ roll, to pop-oriented ballads, all while showcasing his incredible guitar skills. Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real brings their mix of blues and Southern-folk-rock talents to the festival this year, promising to stay true to their musical roots. Nelson honed his singing and songwriting skills growing up on the road with his famous father. The band has toured with everyone from B.B. King and Dave Matthews Band to Blues Traveler and Creedence Clearwater Revisited. Headed by Pat “Lamont” Hayes, The Lamont Cranston Blues Band will feature Bruce McCabe as a special guest. From clubs, concert halls and festivals, to auditoriums and stadiums, the band has shared the stage with many blues legends, including Muddy Waters, Charlie Musselwhite, The Blues Brothers and Bonnie Raitt. A recent contestant on NBC’s “The Voice,” Minnesota musical artist Tim Mahoney was influenced by R.E.M., U2 and Sam Cooke. A mainstay in the Twin Cities music scene for over 10 years and Prior Lake native, Mahoney’s raspy voice and bittersweet lyrics are still winning people over. Contemporary guitarist and vocalist Steve Oliver brings his multi-genre music covering world, contemporary, soul and pop to the festival. Recently nominated as International Instrumentalist of the Year for 2010 by the Wave Awards, Oliver has phenomenal capabilities of incorporating global music styles with a mix of pop/rock/ soul and contemporary, bringing a fresh, chart-topping sound as an unparalleled guitarist and signature vocalist.
Mexican-American saxophonist/singer Jessy J is already a jazz sensation with her sizzling mix of hot beats, Latin and samba rhythms and instantly captivating melodies. The 31-yearold has received high accolades, including Radio and Records “Debut Artist of The Year,” and contemporary jazz song of the year by R&R and Billboard for the title track of her debut album, Tequila Moon. Last year’s event attracted more than 14,000 people to Lakefront Park and this year again will include “Lil’ Louie’s Music Camp” – a special area just for kids with free activities like painting, jazz dance, crafts and musical games – as well as a variety of food and beverage vendors, and an artisans shopping area. “We look forward to offering a great day of music and are excited to once again bring a strong lineup of musicians and family entertainment to this year’s festival,” said Event Co-Chair Dave Card. “From the very beginning, it was our goal to create a family-friendly musical event while showcasing our beautiful city, and raising money to continue the philanthropic vision of the Prior Lake Rotary.” Mystic Lake Casino Hotel is also offering a Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival hotel package for visitors. The $129 special includes a premier, double occupancy guestroom, a $20 food & beverage coupon, a Play 10/Get 10 coupon, 20 percent off a gift shop purchase, free valet parking, free access to Dakotah! Sport and Fitness and complimentary transportation to and from Lakefront Park on Saturday. For more information about the package or to make reservations, call 1-800-813-7349 and reference code JAZZ11 or visit www.mysticlake.com/hotel.
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let'sGo!Calendar Cranston Band, Tim Mahoney and more. Time: 1 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16 Cost: $5 (plus 50-cent booking fee) in advance; $10 day of (free for kids under 18) Location: Lakefront Park, 5000 Kop Parkway, Prior Lake Info: lakefrontjazz.com
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PRIOR LAKE FARMERS MARKET
MARIO BROTHERS GAMING TOURNAMENT
The Prior Lake Farmers Market, in downtown Prior Lake, features locally grown, seasonal farm-fresh food. Many of the products are organic, chemical-free and naturally grown. The market also offers meats, fish, baked goods, handcrafted beverages, gourmet confections, assorted landscaping stock, fine crafts, music and more. Time: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays Cost: Free to attend; items for purchase Location: Main Avenue, downtown Prior Lake Info: priorlakefarmersmarket.com
Fight your way to the top and win prizes. Bring your friends or come on your own and be matched up. For teens (sixth grade and up) only. Registration is strongly recommended. Time: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (middle school bracket); 3 to 4 p.m. high school bracket, Monday, July 11 Cost: Free Location: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. Info: (952) 447-3375
INSECT EXPLORATION Enjoy an afternoon on the prairie, catching and releasing dragonflies, butterflies, flies and more. Learn how to use an insect net and temporarily put an insect in a jar to get a closer look. For all ages. Time: 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, July 9 Cost: $5 Location: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
Sunday
JULY 10 BIRD WALK Walk the refuge trails to search for birds and other wildlife. This outing involves several miles of walking trails at a slow pace. Dress for the weather. Program is led by Volunteer Refuge Naturalists George Skinner and Anne Hanley. Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 10 Cost: Free Location: Louisville Swamp Unit, 3801 145th St., W. Shakopee Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley
GOING WILD: RAIL TO REFUGE Ride with a Ranger on the Hiawatha Light Rail and discover how to access the Twin Cities’ preserved natural areas via mass transit. Meet at the Visitor Center for a guided ride and hike to the Bass Ponds. Program led by Park Ranger Judy Geck. Time: 12:30-2 p.m. Sunday, July 10 Cost: $1.75 for weekend light rail fare Location: Bloomington Visitor Center, 3815 American Blvd E., Bloomington Info: (952) 854-5900 or fws.gov/ midwest/minnesotavalley
$3 TOUR DAYS AT THE LANDING Join a guided tour at the Landing. Enter through the visitors center at the main entrance. Walking distance is 1.5 miles round trip. Time: 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Sundays, July 10, 17, 24; Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28; noon-5 p.m. weekdays June 6-Aug. 26 Cost: $3; ages 2 and younger free Location: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. Hwy. 101, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
‘THE RELUCTANT DRAGON’ A young boy befriends a lonely dragon who hates such dragonly things as fighting knights and breathing fire. Nonetheless, the simple-minded villagers beg a fierce knight to slay the dragon, even though he was doing them no harm. Time: 10 a.m. Saturday performances July 16, 23, 30 and Aug. 6; 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 6 Cost: Regular price tickets $16; groups of 10 or more $9 Location: Old Log Theater, 5185 Meadville St., Excelsior Info: oldlog.com or (952) 474-5951
MEET A TURTLE AND SNAKE Feel a scaly snake, touch a turtle’s shell and watch a snake slither. Meet a naturalist and find out about cold-blooded critters. Adults must accompany children. For all ages. Time: 2-3 p.m. Saturdays, July 16 and Aug. 6 Cost: Free Location: Hyland Lake Park Reserve, 10145 Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
GREAT SCOTT CYCLING CLUB Bicycling enthusiasts are invited to join the Great Scott Cycle Monday and Thursday evenings from May to October. There are four levels for riders. Helmets are required; road bikes are highly recommended. This is a social club for riding and gathering afterward. New members are always welcome. Time: 6:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays Cost: Free Location: Leaving from Michael’s Cycles, 16731 Highway 13, Prior Lake Info: Al at (952) 220-4585 or greatscottcycling.com
PRIOR LAKE GARDEN CLUB TOUR The Prior Lake Garden Club will meet for a tour of two area gardens. Membership is free. Time: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21 Cost: Free Location: Meet at the first garden; call for directions Info: Jane (952) 447-3061 or Joan (651) 760-4730
CREDIT RIVER ANTIQUE TRACTOR CLUB SHOW
Tuesday
JULY 12
PHOTO COURTESY MYSTIC LAKE
Chris Daughtry and has band will perform July 15 at the Mystic Lake Amphitheater.
CREATE A BOOK Local artist Mary Jo Pauly will help school-age children create their own books at this summer activity. Time: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 Cost: Free Location: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. Info: (952) 447-3375
Wednesday
JULY 13 TEEN GUYS AND GIRLS BOOK CLUB The Prior Lake Library hosts this club for area teens. The schedule is “Flipped,” June 29; “Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie,” July 13; and “Life as We Know It,” July 27. Time: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays Cost: Free Location: Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. Info: (952) 447-3375
THE BLUE DRIFTERS The Blue Drifters will perform a concert of bluegrass music in the park. Time: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 Cost: Free Location: Community Park, 13500 Dakota Ave., Savage
Thursday
JULY 14 CHILDREN’S BOOK SALE
Refresh your summer book collection by shopping at this sale of used books, movies and music for children and teens. Proceeds go to the Prior VANS WARPED TOUR Lake Library summer youth volunteers. Bands performing will include Less Than Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jake, Pepper, Attack Attack!, A Day to July 14 Remember and the Devil Wears Prada. Cost: Items for sale Time: Gates open 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Location: Prior Lake Library 16210 July 10 Eagle Creek Ave. Cost: $33.75 Info: (952) 447-3375 Location: Canterbury Park, TRIBAL FARMERS MARKET 1100 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee Info: vanswarpedtour.com The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux
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Community will have its own farmers market at Mazopiya, the tribe’s natural food market, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday. Produce varies each week according to the season. A limited supply of native prairie plants may also be available for sale, along with wares from community member artisans. Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays Cost: Items available for purchase Location: Mazopiya, 2571 Credit Union Drive, Prior Lake
SIP ‘N’ SHOP SAVVY SOIREE Learn about the latest fashion trends from personal shopping assistants who will then teach you how to wear them. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and treats, gift bags, hourly giveaways and in-store specials. Time: 6: p.m. Thursday, July 14 Cost: Free Location: Encore Consignment Boutique, 8264 Commonwealth Drive, Eden Prairie Info: Visit savvy.mn and click on Soirees
TRICIA AND THE TOONIES The Tricia and the Toonies show is a blend of music, skits, puppets and audience participation. Along with the music, antics and belly laughs, the audience will hear messages of selfesteem, teamwork and responsibility. Time: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14 Cost: Free
Location: Huber Park, 600 Bluff Ave., Shakopee Info: (952) 233-9500 or (952) 233-9502
STEAMHEAT Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a concert by SteamHeat. Also available will be the Chamber Market featuring food, vendors and fun from 5-8 p.m. Time: 7 p.m., Thursday, July 14 Cost: Free Location: Lakefront Park, 5000 Kop Parkway, Prior Lake Info: (952) 447-9823
Friday
JULY 15 ‘CURTAINS’ When a Broadway musical is in its out-of-town tryout, well … sometimes it is murder. Between the showstoppers and the heart-stoppers, all is hilariously revealed. Time: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, July 15-17, 21-23, 28-30; 2 p.m. Sundays, July 17, 24, 31; pre-sale tickets available for $10 through June 25 Cost: Adults $14; students and seniors $12 Location: Shakopee Senior High School Auditorium, 100 17th Ave., Shakopee Info: rivervalleytheatrecompany.com
BAT MOON Enjoy a full moon hike through the forest and field. Search for bats out looking for their insect meal. Learn fun facts about bats and try out a bat detector. For ages 6 and older. Time: 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, July 15 Cost: $5 Location: The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, 2187 E. Hwy. 101, Shakopee Info: (763) 559-9000 or threeriversparkdistrict.org
THE SUBURBS Minneapolis new-wavers The Suburbs and The Suicide Commandos will perform. Time: Doors 7 p.m.; music 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 15 Cost: $36-$48.50 Location: Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater, 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley Info: (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com
Upcoming LAKEFRONT JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL The Prior Lake Rotary Club hosts the Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival presented by Mystic Lake Casino at Lakefront Park. This second annual event will feature legendary Chicago blues guitarist Buddy Guy, Lamont
The club will host this free show, to include antique tractor and equipment displays, live alpacas, a daily tractor parade, blacksmith, rope making, crafts, a flea market, a swap meet and food vendors. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 29-31 Cost: Free Location: Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park, 400 W. 260th St., New Prague Info: crtractors.com
SPORTSMEN’S FLEA MARKET Vendors are wanted for Charlie’s third annual Sportsmen’s Flea Market at the Scott County Fairgrounds. This year, the market is the same weekend as the Scott-Carver Old Time Threshing event. Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to reserve an inside and/or outside space to sell their used/new outdoor-related gear or equipment including camping, hunting, fishing, boats, trailers, snowmobiles, motorcycles, campers, firearms, ammunition, etc. Time: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 Cost: Vehicle admission and walk-ins: $3; space rental: $10-$45 Location: Scott County Fairgrounds, Jordan Info: Stacy Dvorak at (612) 202-6119 or scottcountypf.org
SMSC POWWOW The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community will host its annual powwow (wacipi), featuring dancers, singers and drum groups from throughout the country. Food and arts and crafts booths also are featured. Time: Daily Aug. 19-21 Cost: $5 button purchase for admission all weekend Location: Powwow grounds on Dakotah Parkway, in Prior Lake Info: (952) 445-8900 or shakopeedakota.org
PRIOR LAKE ROLL-IN The Prior Lake Roll-In has switched to every other Thursday night this year. The public is invited to bring collector vehicles that are 20 years old or older. Time: 6-9 p.m. every other Thursday Cost: Free Location: South Lake Village, 16731 Highway 13, Prior Lake Info: Lee Woodruff, (952) 440-2088
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publicnotices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED WITHIN JEFFERS POND 1st ADDITION You are hereby notified that the Prior Lake City Council will hold a public hearing at Prior Lake Fire City Hall, located at 4646 Dakota Street SE on Monday, July 18, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the hearing is to consider vacating the existing drainage and utility easements located on Jeffers Pond 1st Addition. The vacation will facilitate the development of Jeffers Pond 4th Addition. New easements were dedicated with the final plat. The area to be vacated is legally described as follows: Legal Description: Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 7; Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 8; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18, Block 9; Outlots K, L, M, N, O, and P; all in Jeffers Pond First Addition, Scott County, Minnesota. If you wish to be heard in reference to this matter, you should attend the hearing. Oral and written comments will be considered by the City Council. If you have questions regarding this matter, contact the Planning Department at 952-447-9810. Prepared this 21st day of June, 2011 by: Jeff Matzke, Planner City of Prior Lake (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, June 25, July 2 and 9, 2011; No. 7525) STATE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: February 23, 2011 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required as a consumer protection, in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: LangScapes 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box: 18320 Fairlawn Ave., Prior Lake, MN 55372 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: Richard Lang – 18320 Fairlawn Ave., Prior Lake, MN 55372 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the appli-
cable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Signature: Richard Lang – Owner Richard Lang - Contact Person 952-992-0539 Date: Feb 15, 2011 (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, July 2 and 9, 2011; No. 7527) STATE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: June 14, 2011 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required as a consumer protection, in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Jen’s Cuts and Curls 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box: 4685 Nicollet Ave SE, New Prague, MN 56071 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: Jennifer Jirik – 302 Horizon Dr. SE, New Prague, MN 56071 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Signature: Jennifer Jirik Jennifer Jirik - Contact Person 612-226-7580 Date: 6/13/11 (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, July 2 and 9, 2011; No. 7528) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SCOTT DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Contract Court File No.:_____________ TCF National Bank, Plaintiff, v. Keenan C. Engler, Defendant. SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT:
1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff ’s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. Y O U M U S T R E P LY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at Koepke Law, Ltd., 3161 Fernbrook Lane North, Plymouth, Minnesota 55447. 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff ’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. A LT E R NAT I V E D I S PUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. The object of this action is to enforce Plaintiff ’s rights and remedies against Defendants. Dated: June 24, 2011 KOEPKE LAW, LTD. By: ____________________ Please Contact Christine L. Eid MN SBN 0388676 3161 Fernbrook Lane North Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Telephone: (763) 201-1218 Fax: (763) 201-1212 Email: ceid@koepkelaw.com Counsel for Plaintiff (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, July 9, 16 and 23, 2011; No. 7532) DRAFT AGENDA SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP
MONTHLY MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP TOWN HALL, 20381 FAIRLAWN AVENUE PRIOR LAKE, MN 55372 7:00 Call to Order 7:01 Changes to and approval of agenda 7:02 Approval of April 14, 2011 monthly meeting minutes 7:05 Public Commentary Agenda Items 7:10 Lydia Zion United Methodist Church – discussion of concept plan for the addition of a community room 7:20 Request for support of preliminary plat for Carl’s/McMahon Lake 1st Addition, located on the northeast corner of County Roads 8 and 23 7:40 P.L.A.Y. joint grant application for ball field improvements 7:55 2616 South Shore Drive – request for a variance from the front yard set-back, side yard set-back and total impervious surface limit. 8:15 Doherty’s Tavern request for support of a large assembly permit for an outdoor event on August 13th from 9:00 a.m. to midnight and request for support for renewal of a 2:00 a.m. liquor license. 8:30 Brian’s Hard Rock Landscaping - consideration of support for revocation of conditional use permit 9:00 Accept quotes and award contract for 2011 crack filling 9:10 Discussion of financial participation in the Sunset Avenue sewer project post annexation 9:30 Consideration of a resolution requesting a change in the Scott County TIP to move Phase III of the CSAH 12 reconstruction to 2013 9:40 Consideration of a 3-year contract for assessment services 9:40 Engineer’s Report 9:50 Road Report 10:00 Parks Report 10:10 Water Resources Report 10:20 Treasurer’s Report New Business/Old Business Approval of disbursements Kathy Nielsen, Clerk 952-492-7030 kathynielsen@springlaketownship.com (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, July 9, 2011; No. 7530) STATE OF MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 File Number: Date Filed: June 23, 2011 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required as a consumer protection, in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Julius & Shaughnessy Attorneys at Law 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box: 14093 Commerce Avenue, Suite 200, Prior Lake, MN 55372 3. List the name and complete
street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: Debra Daniels Julius Law Office Ltd. – 14093 Commerce Ave., Suite 200, Prior Lake, MN 55372 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Signature: Debra Julius – Attorney at Law Debra Julius - Contact Person 952-440-2700 Date: 06-13-2011 (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, July 9 and 16, 2011; No. 7531) CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE 2012-2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM/ STREET RECONSTRUCTION PLAN AND THE INTENT TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION STREET RECONSTRUCTION BONDS Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Prior Lake, Minnesota, will meet on August 1, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at the Prior Lake City Hall, 4646 Dakota Street in Prior Lake, Minnesota, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on (a) the proposal to adopt a five year Capital Improvement Program, (b) the proposal to adopt a five year street reconstruction plan and (c) the intent to issue not to exceed approximately $5,607,000 general obligation street reconstruction bonds under its street reconstruction plan for street reconstruction improvements described in the street reconstruction plan. All persons may appear at the August 1, 2011 public hearing and present their views to the Council orally or in writing. If a petition requesting a vote on the issuance of the general obligation street reconstruction bonds is signed by voters equal to five percent of the votes cast in the last municipal general election and is filed with the City Manager within 30 days of August 1, 2011, the City may issue the general obligation street reconstruction bonds only after obtaining the approval of a majority of the voters voting on the question of the issuance of the general obligation street reconstruction bonds. (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, July 9, 16 and 23, 2011; No. 7533)
Prior Lake, Minnesota is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of commodities and supplies as follows: Milk 10:00 AM July 26, 2011 Bread 10:30 AM July 26, 2011 All bids must be submitted on the official bid form in compliance with the specifications which may be obtained from Jean Winters, Director of Food Services, 4540 Tower St. SE, Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372. Phone number 952-226-0008. Michael Murray, Clerk/Treasurer Independent School District 719 Prior Lake, MN 55372 (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, July 9 and 16, 2011; No. 7534) CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE 2012-2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM/ STREET RECONSTRUCTION PLAN AND THE INTENT TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION STREET RECONSTRUCTION BONDS Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Prior Lake, Minnesota, will meet on August 1, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at the Prior Lake City Hall, 4646 Dakota Street in Prior Lake, Minnesota, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on (a) the proposal to adopt a five year Capital Improvement Program, (b) the proposal to adopt a five year street reconstruction plan and (c) the intent to issue not to exceed approximately $5,607,000 general obligation street reconstruction bonds under its street reconstruction plan for street reconstruction improvements described in the street reconstruction plan. All persons may appear at the August 1, 2011 public hearing and present their views to the Council orally or in writing. If a petition requesting a vote on the issuance of the general obligation street reconstruction bonds is signed by voters equal to five percent of the votes cast in the last municipal general election and is filed with the City Manager within 30 days of August 1, 2011, the City may issue the general obligation street reconstruction bonds only after obtaining the approval of a majority of the voters voting on the question of the issuance of the general obligation street reconstruction bonds. (Published in the Prior Lake American on Saturday, July 9, 16 and 23, 2011; No. 7535)
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beautiful bathroom can be uplifting on many levels: it improves your home’s resale value and provides you with a welcoming environment in one of the mostused rooms of your house. If your bathroom has become the room in the house you least want to visit, it may be time to consider some cost-effective upgrades. A mid-range bathroom remodel can cost, on average, around $16,000 (and return 64 percent of that cost at the time of resale), according to Remodeling Magazine’s 2011 Cost vs. Value Report. You don’t have to spend thousands, however, to give your bathroom a fresh look. Here are some high-impact, awesome upgrades that you can accomplish for less than $200 each:
Work those walls
Paint is still the cheapest, easiest way to freshen a room’s look and that’s true even in the bathroom. While painting a bath can be a bit more complicated than other rooms because of obstructions like mirrors, showers and tubs, it’s still a project well within the abilities of most do-it-yourself types. Good paint can be had for as little as $25, and most bathrooms will only need a gallon or two.
Once you’ve repainted, consider adding a wallpaper mural. You’ve probably always thought adding wallpaper in a bath was risky, given the room’s usual humidity. But modern wallpaper options, like SmartStick by MuralsYourWay. com, can easily hold up to bathroom conditions. A patented adhesive allows you to easily place the material on nearly any surface—walls, windows, that architectural niche above your bathtub— pull it down, reposition it, and even move the moisture resistant mural to a different wall. You can even customize with your own wall photo by using your own original photography. Submit your photo through the website and the company creates a custom mural using your artwork.
Lighten up
Lighting is another low-cost way to renovate a bathroom. If your bathroom sports a utilitarian overhead fi xture, or a dressing-room-style light bar above the mirror, you can create a whole new look for the room by replacing those lights with one—or more—contemporary styles. Because our bathrooms serve several functions, bathroom lighting should be flexible too. Design pros often place more than one light source in bathrooms, even if the room is relatively small.
Adding a couple of wall sconces in addition to a main light source costs little but allows you to lower lighting in the bathroom when you’re in the mood for relaxation. And a strong, overhead light source provides practical illumination for putting on make-up or shaving for example. It’s easy to find cost-effective lighting options at your local home improvement store.
Little things mean a lot
You can also make several small changes in a bath that will have a big impact, from swapping out cabinet hardware to replacing an existing straight shower rod with a curved one. Depending on which projects you choose, you could accomplish several for less than $200 total.
Installing a new showerhead or hand-held showerhead.
Other small but mighty steps include:
Choosing coordinating bath accessories such as a cup and toothbrush holder.
Replacing dated faucets.
Swapping the old toilet seat for a new one. Replacing accessory hardware like towel bars and robe hooks with newer, matching ones.
Adding new towels and bath mats. When it comes to upgrading the bathroom, virtually any improvement has value, both in terms of enjoyment and resale. Fortunately, value doesn’t have to come at a high cost when you make simple, cost-effective improvements. Source: ARA Content
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Senate District 35 to meet Senate District 35 of the DFL Party will have its monthly business meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14 in the meeting room at the Shakopee Library, 235 Lewis St. A variety of topics will be discussed. All DFLers are welcome to attend.
Pet adoption set for July 16 Carver-Scott Humane Society volunteers will have a pet adoption from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at Petco, off old Highway 212 and Singletree Lane in Eden Prairie. All cats and dogs have been micro-ID implanted, vet checked, dewormed, had shots updated, checked for friendly temperaments and age-appropriately spayed/neutered. Adoption fees are $165-plus for cats and $195-plus for dogs. For more information, call (952) 368-3553 or visit.carverscotths.org.
Take driving refresher course The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will offer a 55-plus driver improvement refresher course from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 at the District Services Center, 4540 Tower St., Prior Lake. The fee is $20. For more information or to register, visit www. mnsafetycenter.org or call toll-free 1-(888)-234-1294.
Donate baked goods, help pets The Carver-Scott Humane Society will have its annual bakedgoods sale to raise money to help abandoned pets during River City Days in Chaska, July 23 and 24. Bring homemade or store-bought baked goods to the Humane Society’s tent from 4:30 to 8 p.m. July 23 and from 8:30 to 11 a.m. July 24. River City Days takes place at Gazebo Park, at Highway 41 and Fourth Street in Chaska. For more information, call (952) 368-3553, line 4 or visit www. carverscotths.org.
Adopt a cat from Rainbow Rescue Rainbow Animal Rescue of Prior Lake will have a cat and kitten adoption day from noon to 3 p.m. every Saturday at Pet Supplies Plus, at the corner of County Road 42 and Highway 5 in Burnsville. A wide selection of cats and kittens will be available. All pets have been vet-checked, are feline leukemia/FIV negative, have required vaccinations and are spayed or neutered (kittens come with a certificate for free spay/neuter), services that are included in the adoption fee. For more information, call (952) 440-3824 or visit www.petfi nder. com (enter zip code 55372).
Get free computer and Internet help Volunteer computer aides will be available at the Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave., from 4 to 7 p.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays. The aides will help with basic questions about navigating the Web, printing, formatting a resume, setting up a free e-mail account, using Microsoft Office programs and more. For more information, call the library at (952) 447-3375.
Register for firearm safety course Scott County youth firearmd instructors are accepting registration for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources-certified firearm safety course starting Aug. 4. Classes run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Scott County Law Enforcement Center in Shakopee in Room A241. T he gover n ment shutdow n could affect class dates. Students must be age 11 or older. Parents are welcome. Advance registration is preferred. There is a fee of $15 per student. Register by Monday, July 18. If assistance is needed with obtaining registration materials, contact Sgt. Steve Collins at (952) 496-8731. Space is limited.
Deadline The deadline for community happenings items for this section is noon Wednesdays. For more information, e-mail editor@plamerican.com.
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Ten-year-olds Kristina Beer, Rosa Gomez, Kayla O’Keefe and Leah Voxland (from left) make kindness reminders during the most recent gathering of the Girls of Summer ’11 summerclub. Each week, the girls get together at the Prins home in Prior Lake to make crafts, have fun and do service projects. All four girls attend St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Savage, where Voxland lives. O’Keefe and Gomez are from Burnsville and Beer lives in Prior Lake.
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t the Prins house, a typical Wednesday afternoon in the summer is anything but typical. A baker’s dozen of 10- and 11-year-old girls eat, drink and swim. But these girls are combining fun with creativity and charity to better their community. These 13 girls are members of the Girls of Summer ‘11 summerclub, a group started by Prior Lake 10-year-old Julia Prins, with support from her mom Anja. Julia spent Wednesdays last summer
bored because her brother was participating in the Summer Stretch program at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church – both Julia and her brother Jasper attend the church’s school – leaving Julia without an afternoon playmate. Julia, who is going into fifth grade, can’t participate in Summer Stretch until she reaches sixth grade. “I believe she said ‘It’s not fair,’” laughs Anja. “Mom said, ‘Do something about it.’” Like any good kid, Julia did as she was told. “I was very bored during the day because I didn’t have anyone to play with, so I decided to have my friends
come over every Wednesday,” she says. Julia’s friend Melissa Pfeiffer, 10, who lives in Savage and also attends St. John the Baptist Catholic School, could relate to Julia’s situation. “My sisters are gone at Summer Stretch so it’s really boring,” she says. So Julia created a somewhat alternate Summer Stretch, which focuses on faith and service, for her girlfriends. The group got together on two Sundays in May, while school was still in session, to make tank tops that read “Girls of Summer” in puffy paint and flip flops. The “official” meetings began June 22,
Online Learn more about the Girls of Summer ’11 at the group’s website, girlsofsummer11.weebly.com.
when the girls tie-dyed shorts and made time to swim, even though it was raining. Each week, the girls arrive at the Prins’ Prior Lake home and spend time snacking, crafting and swimming – and talking during all of it.
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FACES IN THE CROWD | A WEEKLY PROFILE OF PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY
Retiree sees the beauty in life BY LORI CARLSON editor@plamerican.com
Spend even a short time with Rick Adler and you’ll quickly get the essence of the man. He’s a guy who sees the good side of bad situations and appreciates the littlest of life’s luxuries. A Vietnam War veteran whose Agent Orange exposure was responsible for his two bouts with cancer, Adler is clearly the fighting kind when it comes to surviving and thriving. But his good-natured personality has allowed him to fit right in with the “Minnesota nice” crowd. Adler moved with his wife, Sharon, to Prior Lake from Cleveland, Ohio just over two years ago. He says he never imagined living in Minnesota (“I thought it was just everyone hunting for moose all the time,” he says). Now, he can’t picture himself living anywhere else. “It’s a totally different way of life here,” he says. “Everyone is trying to keep Minnesota a good, clean place to live. It’s a wonderful place to raise a family.” The Adlers have six children among them (Sharon had four and Rick had two when they married). They also have 12 grandchildren. “It’s kind of like the Brady Bunch,” he says. Adler, who received Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge awards for his service in Vietnam, volunteers with the Armed Forces Service Center in Minneapolis. “I’m not going to have anybody treated the way I was treated when I came back home,” he says. “The kids over there now – they aren’t getting the attention or the respect they
rightfully deserve. Freedom comes at a steep price.” The service center has never closed its doors once in 40 years, he proudly says. Adler was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2002 and successfully underwent chemotherapy. But when the cancer returned a year and a half later, he opted for a stem cell transplant – a risky move, but one that has kept him in remission for the past seven years. “I will always have the cancer cells, and I will die with cancer, but I won’t die because of cancer,” he says. Adler – who worked in the printing industry after the war and later became a real estate professional – spent his childhood in the small town of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, a place not unlike Prior Lake. When his wife was offered a job as general manager of retail operations at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, the nowretired Adler started researching the demographics of Twin Cities suburbs. “I was looking for the perfect place to replace Olmsted Falls,” he says. “This place has exceeded my expectations.”
Q AND A WITH RICK ADLER What was your best vacation? We love going to Vegas; we go there about four times a year. There’s no set schedule, so you can do what you want and just relax. If you could go anywhere new, where would you go? Now that I’m close to it, I’d like to see Mount Rushmore and the Badlands.
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Rick Adler is a former real estate industry expert and two-time cancer survivor. If you were governor or president, what would be on your agenda? If I was president, I’d lower the tax rate to something fair and bring jobs back in this country. Let’s make
it better for our kids and grandkids. If I was governor, I’d say, ‘We’re not taking a break – I don’t care if it’s the Fourth of July, your birthday or your anniversary. We need to work it out and compromise.’”
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Moms in Touch International (MITI) is a prayer group that meets weekly to pray for children and schools. Moms pray one hour each week for their children, their individual schools, administration, PTA/PTC groups, staff, students and every aspect of the school. For information on your child’s individual school, visit momsintouch.org and click on “group locator.”
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Scott County Young Life is part of a worldwide, nondenominational Christian organization for high school students that offers fun, adventure, friendship and a sense of significance. The club meets from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at the Young Life Office, 13845 Highway 13, Savage. For more information, call Ben Dodds at (952) 402-9123 or visit www.scottcountymn. younglife.org.
T.O.P.S., Take off Pounds Sensibly, meets at 5:30 p.m. each Wednesday in the community room at Prior Lake State Bank, 16677 Duluth Ave. For more information, call June at (952) 454-6579 or Mikki at (952) 457-1306.
Co-Dependents Anonymous Co-Dependents Anonymous group support meets at 16150 Arcadia Ave., Prior Lake. Men’s C o - D ep endent s Anonymous meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday. Co -Dependents Anonymous (for men and women) meets at 8 p.m. every Tuesday.
Overeaters Anonymous The group Overeaters Anonymous meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Christ Lutheran Church, 1053 Jef ferson St., Shakopee. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. Everyone is welcome. The group has a step format with a monthly open topic. For more information, call Nancy at (612) 250-0075 or Steve at (612) 845-2672.
Emotions Anonymous A 12-step program called Emotions Anonymous meets 7 p.m. Thursdays at St. Anne’s parish center, 411 N. Fourth St., LeSueur, in the south end of St. Anne’s parking lot. For more information, call Kathleen at (507) 665-2644.
Gamblers Anonymous Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other. The g roups meet weekly on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berens Road, Prior Lake. For more information, call Charlie at (952) 884-9417 or Michael at (952) 607-8619.
PowerNet business Savage PowerNet, a business referral group, meets every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Davanni’s, at County Road 42 and Highway 13 in Savage. For more information, call Kelly at (612) 861-8300.
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Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Beyond the Yellow Ribbon South of the River, an organization that supports military personnel and their families, meets the fi rst Tuesday of every month in the lower level of the Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave. The group can be reached by calling (952) 440-5011, or emailing btyrsouthoftheriver@ gmail.com.
MOMS Club MOMS Club of Prior Lake (Moms Offering Moms Support) will have its monthly membership meeting the third Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. at Harbor Community Church, 5995 Timber Trail, Prior Lake. To join the group or find out more information, contact Mandy Reinert Nash at (952) 226-2410 or Sharlene Czajkowski at (952) 447-1780, e-mail momsclubofpriorlake@yahoo.com or visit www.momsclub.org.
WyldLife Scott County WyldLife is part of a worldwide, nondenominational Christian organization for middle school students. The club meets every other Friday and offers a high-energy, interactive evening fi lled with games, fun and music. For more information on the schedule and location, call Jennifer Schroeder at (952)
402-9123 or visit the website at www.scottcountymn.wyldlife. org.
Savage Unity AA A handicapped-accessible Alcoholics Anonymous meeting open to men and women takes place Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Bridgewood Church, 6201 W. 135th St., Savage. For more information, call (952) 297-4777.
Winner’s Circle The Winner’s Circle Chapter of Business Network International meets from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursdays at 1101 Adams St., Shakopee. F o r m o r e i n fo r m at io n , call Darren Kurilko at (952) 947-0323.
The meetings are open to all who are interested (including those living with the illness). For more information, call Janet Williams at (952) 890-1669 or Kevin Wineman at (952) 496-8513, or visit www.nami. org/namimn.
Marine Corps League The Marine Corps League meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Dan Patch American Legion, 12375 Princeton Ave., Savage. F o r m o r e i n fo r m at io n , call Pete Williams at (612) 730-0999.
Suicide grief support
Gamblers Anonymous, a support group for those struggling with addiction to gambling, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5634 Luther Road, Prior Lake.
A suicide grief support group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at Queen of Peace Hospital, 301 Second St., New Prague. The meeting location is the Jameen Mape Room. Enter through the emergency room doors; use the southeast elevators to the lower level. For more information, call Sally at (952) 758-4735.
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Alanon meetings with the “Island of Serenity” group will take place at 7 p.m. Mondays at 16150 Arcadia Ave., Prior Lake. Other meetings take place at Lakers Alanon, 4646 Colorado St. on the following days: Thursdays: AA meets at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Fridays: AA meets at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Saturdays: On the first Saturday of each month, the meeting is open to all recovery groups, with the potluck at 6:30 p.m. and the call-up format meeting at 8 p.m. On the third Saturday of each month, there will be a 6:30 p.m. potluck followed by the 8 p.m. speaker meeting. Sundays: AA meets at 10:30 a.m., the AA Big Book Study meets at 6 : 30 p.m., and A A meets at 8 p.m. All people in recovery are welcome to attend.
Minnesota Valley Mothers of Multiples will meet at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Apple Valley Community Center, 14601 Hayes Road, Apple Valley. For more information, email info@mvmom.org.
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Domestic violence Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women offers ongoing weeknight and weekday support groups for women who are currently experiencing or have experienced domestic violence. On-site childcare is provided. For location and more information, call (952) 873-4214.
National Alliance for Mental Illness The Scott County chapter of the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the fi rst and third Wednesdays of the month at the Valley Green Workforce Center, 752 Canterbury Road, Shakopee.
Support for RSD/CRPS A support group for anyone affected by Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome meets from 10 a.m. to noon the fourth Saturday of each month at the Savage Public Library, 13090 Alabama Ave., Savage. T he g roup encou rages a positive, caring group and has a variety of topics. The group is facilitated by Bonnie Scherer, but all members decide on all aspects of the meetings. For more information, call (952) 457-7586.
River Valley Toastmasters The Minnesota River Valley Toastmasters will meet on the second, third and fourth Mondays of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. The group now meets at the Prior Lake fi re station, 16776 Fish Point Road. All visitors are welcome. For more information, call Shirley at (952) 447-4621 or visit www. mnrv.freetoasthost.org.
Widows and widowers Widows’ and Widowers’ Circle of Friends is a social group for those who have lost a spouse. The group meets at 5 p.m. the second Saturday of the month. For more information, call Ethel at (952) 888-1035.
St. Francis support The following support groups meet regularly at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, 1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee: Infant Loss Support: Group meets the first Tuesday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. Call (952) 428-2002 Diabetes Support: Group meets the fi rst Monday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call (952) 428-3324. Diabetes Prevention: Offered monthly. Designed for anyone who has been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or those with a family history of diabetes. For more information, call (952) 428-3324. Hea r t Suppor t : Group meets the first Tuesday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. Call (952) 428-2080. Low Vision Support: Group meets the second Thursday of every month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Call (952) 428-2002. Women’s Connection, support for women with cancer: Meets the fourth Monday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. Call (952) 428-2700. American Cancer Society’s Look Good … Feel Better meets the fourth Monday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 1-800-ACS-2345. Joint Care group meets every other Wednesday from 2 to 3 : 30 p.m. Designed for people scheduled for total knee or hip replacement. Call (952) 428-2565. Smoking Cessation: If you are ready to stop smoking, call 888-354-PLAN (7526).
La Leche League La Leche League offers support and encouragement to mothers who wish to breastfeed their babies. Join the group for a meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., and bring your nursing baby. Pregnant women are encouraged to attend before the birth of their babies. For more information on the meeting or breast feeding questions, call April at ( 9 52 ) 4 4 0 - 6 3 2 0, M ichele at (952) 447-6182 or Traci at (952) 226-2052.
Sexual assault/abuse Survivors of Sexual Assault/ Abuse is a confidential, 10-week support group for survivors of sexual assault or abuse that meets from 6 to 8 p.m. on varying days in the Sexual Violence Center, 510 Chestnut St., Suite 204, Chaska. For more information, call Kristi at (952) 448-5425.
Support for parents TABLE, a small group at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church created to offer support and information for parents, meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from
7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Parents whose children have special behavioral, learning or emotional challenges are welcome. There is no cost to attend. The church is at 3611 North Berens Road, Prior Lake. For more information, call Mary Wangerin at (952) 447-1884 or visit www.sollc.org.
ONGOING
Donate used phones Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women accepts donations of used cell phones. Phones must be digital, in working order and have a battery and charger. Phones can be dropped off at the Prior Lake Police Department, 4649 Dakota St. Other drop-off sites include the Shakopee Police Department, Suds Seller Hair Salon in Jordan and Cooper’s County Market in Chaska. For more information, call (952) 873-4214.
Join Blue Star Mothers Blue Star Mothers of America, a nonprofit group supporting active military members and their families, is organizing a chapter south of the river. A Blue Star Mother is one who has a son or daughter serving, or has served and has been honorably discharged, from the Armed Forces of the United States. Membership includes mothers; however, one can be an associate member if you have a spouse, relative or friend in the Armed Service and would like to be involved in a group for active support. For more information, call Mary at (952) 894-1657.
Crisis intervention The Carver-Scott Mental Health Crisis Program offers mobile mental health crisis intervention 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Individuals, families or others involved in a crisis situation can get help from licensed mental health professionals by calling (952) 442-7601 and asking to speak to the Mental Health Crisis Team. Members of the crisis team respond to the home, school or another meeting place to provide immediate assistance. Services include telephone crisis intervention, on-site response to assess and stabilize an immediate crisis, mental health consultations for community providers and law enforcement, assessment of risk of harm to self or others, mental health diagnostic assessments, short-term stabilization, coordination of out-of-home placements such as psychiatric hospitals if needed, information and referrals.
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Appointment required. To schedule, visit fairview.org/SportsPhysicals4Kids or call 612-672-7272; toll-free 1-800-824-1953.
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(Editor’s note: Listings of organizational meetings and events are free but are not guaranteed in the Prior Lake American. Send information that includes the organization’s name and meeting times/locations and a contact’s name and telephone number. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. E-mail information to editor@plamerican.com, mail to Prior Lake American, P.O. Box 578, Prior Lake, MN 55372, or fax to (952) 447-6671.)
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americanslice GIRLS OF SUMMER continued from page 17
PHOTO BY MERYN FLUKER
Grace Martin of Savage (left) and Anja Prins look at decorative stamps during Wednesday’s Girls of Summer ’11 gathering on the Prins family’s deck in Prior Lake. Prins provides adult supervision and suggests service opportunities for the group.
Of the nine girls present at the group’s most recent meeting, on Wednesday, they all agreed that getting to spend time together – especially in the lake – was the best part of the club. “My favorite part is the swimming and the friends,� said 10-year-old Grace Martin, who also lives in Savage and attends school with Julia. But beyond diverting the girls’ attention from TV and technology for a few hours each Wednesday, the summerclub serves another purpose: giving back. When Julia came up with the idea for the club, she added a component straight from her altruistic mother’s playbook. Among other acts of kindness, Anja is the mind behind the “Have you Hugged your Child Today?� bumper stickers sold last year in the wake of a car accident that claimed the life of 11-year-old Joel Balistreri, whose family was part of the St. John the Baptist community. Julia decided that her weekly girl gatherings would be about more than just good times and friendship. “That came from Julia,� Anja said of the community-service component. “I think it’s awesome.� “We go to a Catholic school and that’s what we were taught to do,� Julia said. “It’s what we’re supposed to do.� She didn’t have any trouble getting her friends to join in. “Julia’s one of my great friends and I thought it would be fun,� says 10-year-old Rosa Gomez of Burnsville. Each weekly meeting involves separate service and fun events. Wednesday’s gathering involved
making kindness reminders, an idea that came from Julia’s grandmother. The girls decorated small frames and attached pads of sticky notes to the frames. The students then write notes to themselves each day, reminding themselves to perform a small act of kindness. Pledging to clean their own rooms or those of a sibling was the most popular message, with doing dishes coming in second. Ten-year-old Cassie Olson of Burnsville reminded herself to “be polite� and fellow 10-year-old Kristina Beer of Prior Lake wrote a note to listen to her parents better. After a lunch of pizza, an impromptu photo shoot with a photographer from “Catholic Spirit� and a brief midday swim, the girls prepared for a field trip. They were getting ready to drop off the handmade fleece tie blankets, cat toys and bunny haystacks for critters at a metro humane society. The Girls of Summer have also made birthday gift bags – containing Silly Bandz, bubbles, stuffed animals and other toys – and donated them to the St. Louis Park Emergency Program, which helps economically disadvantaged individuals and families. “It’s important,� Pfeiffer says. “We made gift bags for kids who couldn’t afford them and it probably made them feel surprised. It’d be fun see the looks on their faces and see how the feel.� That empathy is at the core of the Girls of Summer ’11 mission for so many of the group’s members. “I want to treat people the way I want to be treated,� Martin says. “God wants us to do it, and it’s fun because you’re with people,� says Beer. “It’s fun to think about if you were that person, how fun it would be to get that gift.�
The summerclub ladies plan to host a book drive and direct their efforts toward helping the Water Project (which provides clean H20 to people in Africa and India) before closing out the season with a sleepover and a trip to Feed My Starving Children. Anja provides parental supervision and gives suggestions for service projects, but her role is hands off for the most part. “They’re all very good kids,� she says. “They do their own stuff and I keep them safe.� Anja recognizes that she’s fortunate, as a stay-at-home mom, to be able to serve as the group’s house mother. Other parents provide transportation, supplies and additional supervision, and still recognize Anja’s hard work. “As a mom of one of the girls, I’m so appreciative to Anja,� says Kerry Davison of Savage, whose daughter, Molly, is 11 and just finished fifth grade at Glendale Elementary School. “In society, now, it’s so hard. You have to arrange play dates. [Girls of Summer ‘11] offers some consistency. It helps the girls build strong relationships.� Though 10-year-old Leah Voxland of Savage made sure to mention the crafts, ultimately, those bonds are what keep the girls coming back each week. “I think it’s nice that we help and it’s more fun because we’re with friends,� says 10-year-old Kayla O’Keefe of Burnsville. “It’s important because if you just hang out, you don’t think about who needs the help,� Molly says, adding that she’s more likely to keep doing community service even after the summerclub parts ways. “Everyone says to me, ‘You’re doing work. What kind of lame club is that?’ But it’s fun.�
food they need for sound nutrition and well-balanced meals. Or, attend local events to educate the public about the food support program. Training is provided. Call Terry at (952) 402-9835.
Head Start
CAP AGENCY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The CAP Agency, a private, nonprofit organization providing human services to families and individuals in Scott, Carver and Dakota counties, has the following volunteer opportunities available. For more information about volunteering with the CAP Agency, or information about group volunteering, call Linda Shelton at (952) 402-9856 or visit www.capagency.org. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old or supervised by an adult.
can live independently in their own homes for as long as possible. Seasonal and ongoing opportunities available. Great for community and youth groups. Call Terry at (952) 402-9835.
one or two mornings per week. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and have a clean driving record. Call Linda at (952) 402-9856.
Senior nutrition
Fare for All Express Assist this popular discount grocery program hosted by the CAP Agency once a month. Assist customers in choosing packages and fi lling orders. Call Jody at (952) 402-9831.
Help to provide hot meals to seniors by volunteering as a Meals on Wheels driver or at a congregate dining site. Weekday mornings, flexible commitment. Call Denise at (952) 402-9855.
Food support outreach
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Pick up donated food items from local grocery stores in Scott County
Help individuals complete applications for county-run federal program that helps low-income families get the
Crisis Nursery Shakopee Licensed child care and foster care providers can provide short-term care for children whose families are working through a crisis. Experienced social workers/crisis response workers can help to answer calls from families. Training and supervision is provided. Flexible weekdays, evenings and weekends. Call Jen at (952) 960-9711.
Share your time and skills with this preschool program. Help with field trips and classroom activities, share a story about your family heritage or teach children about your job or hobby. Flexible mornings and afternoons during the school year. Call Deb at (651) 322-3504.
Thrift shop Accept, sort and display donations in the store. Monday through Saturday; call for available times. Must be at least 16. Call Linda at (952) 402-9856.
PRIOR LAKE CHURCH DIRECTORY Online Church Directory — place your newspaper worship ad on our online worship directory www.plamerican.com. For more information call 952-447-6669
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Lots/Acreage Farmland for Sale & Wanted. Randy Kubes, Realtor... 612-599-7440
Real Estate Bargains Lender-owned home, built in 1957, $64,900 New home, 3 car garage, $154,900. 24 acres of farmland, $109,900. 2-1/2 acre lots, $39,900-$69,900. 5 acre Hobby Farm, great bldgs. $219,900 Randy Kubes Realtor 612-599-7440
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Mobile Homes
Full-Time
2 BR, 1 BA, mobile home. $2,200, in Shakopee. 952-2151403
Carpentry Contractors Corp. seeking full-time positions for:
EMPLOYMENT Full-Time 3rd SHIFT Production Assembly: Applicants should have Assembly experience Able to work in a fast paced environment Have HSD or GED $10.00+ We will be taking applications for this position Wed July 13th at 10:00am at 124 Columbia Court West Chaska, MN 55318 Express Employment Professionals 952-915-2000 ASSOCIATE TRAINEE Real Estate Career Excellent Potential Fast Growth
Coldwell Banker Burnet Eden Prairie Irene: 952-949-4759 Rolland: 952-949-4724 EOE
Carpenters in our Windows division Basic Window installation, run power tools, work outdoors in all weather conditions, climb/ work from ladders up to 35' feet, and lift 75 lbs. Must be able to pass a BGC, drug screen and physical. Valid D/L and independent transportation required to employment. Please call our jobsline: 952-380-3720 or jobs@carpentry contractors.com
Guest Service Representative/Shuttle Driver Includes Friday & Saturday Nights, F/T, P/T Apply in Person; Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Highway 5 @ Century Boulevard Chanhassen
Beautician- Busy Salon. Commission or Rental. FT/PT. 952-445-3300, 952-215-9904, Debi Carpenters/ Framing. Apprentice & lead position. FT year-round, SW Metro. Mark: 612-6854966 Commercial Lawn Mowing team member needed. Seasonal, Part or Full time available. 612-508-4532 Drivers wanted; Class B license. GarbageMan located in Savage. Pay $14 to $16 per hour. Physical job. E-mail JasonC@garbagemanusa.com
763-269-8241
Installer/ Service Technician
Cardinal Irrigation Inc. Low as 952-292-2522 $1750 Licensed • Bonded • Insured Visa • Mastercard • Discover accepted
LANDSCAPING
LANDSCAPING
Environmental Lawn Care & Landscape Inc. 612-916-5296 •Complete landscape service, design, irrigation •Boulder Walls/Outdoor Patios Residential/ •Sod/Final Grade •Tree Service Commercial •Erosion Control with drainage correction Free Estimates deliver •Aeration/Overseeding/Weed Control/Fert. We black dirt www.environmentallandscapers.com
LAWNS ARE US
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Landscape & Irrigation Services X Boulder & Block Walls X Drainage Correction X Complete Fertilization & Weed Control Packages X Aeration & Over Seeding X Dethatch & Spring Clean-Up
952-492-3160
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
MACHINIST: DAY SHIFT: 4-10S, M-THURSDAY 7AM-5:30pm WORK WITH FADA VMC. SETUP AND OPERATE REQUIRED!
Salary depends on experience: $16-22 hr GREAT BENEFITS & OVERTIME!
No dui's, must have class d license at least 3 years And be 21 years of age
You Call - We Haul
Complete Landscaping Design, Build, Maintain
Water Problems resolved XSprinkler Systems XRock/Mulch/Edger XTrees & Shrubs XBrick Pavers XRetainingWalls Over 30 yrs of quality workmanship X
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952-758-2552 We Haul Moving New Prague
ODD JOBS
www.caolalandscaping.com Credit Cards Accepted
LANDSCAPING #1 Schieber Outdoor Services LawncareLandscaping. Commercial Residential. Senior Discount. Joe: 952-2924445 612-275-2574. AJ's Tree & Lawn Service LLC. Trimming & removal. Licensed, insured. 952-445-1812 Paul Bunyan Tree Service. Tree Removal and Trimming. www.paulbunyantree serviceinc.com AA Tree Removal/ trimming/ firewood/ brush hauling, stump grinding. Steve, 952-445-5239
Call for Hours Wever i l 952-492-2783 De
www.HermansLandscape.com
Quality Remodeling and Home Repairs A Minnesota Greenstar Qualified contractor
References, Lic & Ins Mn Lic. 20632058 Kevin Hayes
952-445-7302
952-292-2261 Premiere One Landscapes
www.rdandassociates.com
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PAINT/WALLPAPER
Bruce Mackenthun Does It All! WindowDoor- Deck specialist! Professional services. 952-270-9166. Lic #20452534 Ins. www.brucedoesitall.com Complete tile service, drywall painting, water damage, plumbing service. 952-607-7413 Ken's HANDYMAN SERVICE Repairs, Installations & Home Improvements. Call Ken: 952-445-1836
PAINT/WALLPAPER
Ext/Int Paint/ Stain ~Carpentry/ Repair~
LOW HOURLY RATES, TELL ME WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD AND WE WILL MAKE A DEAL!
Handy Home Repair Service, Inc. Any Task... Just Ask
Insured, References, Licensed #20374699
612-201-6316, bgmach3_3@hotmail.com www.handyhomereapairservice.com
Express Employment Professionals In Partnership with Apex International
FULL & PART TIME PEOPLE WORK Grow your career and gain valuable experience for any people-type career! Provide support and assistance to a group of adults, 21-85 years old with a Developmental disability, some with Alzheimers. Assist with personal cares, including transferring, daily routines & accompany on community appointments and activities. FT requires related experience, 21+ years old and a safe driving record. PT requires 18+ years old. Competitive pay and comprehensive paid training! See our website for specific hours, pay, etc.
Apply on-line at CommunityLivingHomes.com Community Living Inc, 952-443-2048. eoe
ROOFING
ROOFING
PLUMBING/SEPTIC MJ Painting Interior/ Exterior painting & staining. 952-445-2904 Marvin Jeurissen
PLASTER/DRYWALL
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
PLASTER/DRYWALL
Monnens Custom Builders
Father/ son plumbing company. Licensed, bonded, insured. Working for you! R&D Plumbing952-237-0115 Plumbing, heating, remodel and repair, new construction. 952-4922440
Roofing/ Additions New Construction Siding/ Windows Locally owned 20 + Years Jim's Cell: 612-859-4618 Mike's Cell: 612-859-4620 952-496-0921 Lic. 4960
KREUSER ROOFING, INC. 952-492-3842 952-412-4718(cell) Storm damage repairs Defective shingle claims Family owned & operated Thousands of satisfied customers Professional and Courteous Lic# 20632183
Free Estimates Ins/ Bonded
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
952-474-6258 Major credit cards accepted
952-448-3761 No wall too small
Let us know how we can earn your business. (952)873-6078
Rainbow Painting INT/EXT Specializing in wall & ceiling painting and texturing. Wallpaper removal. Staining. Enameling & more! Free estimates 612-701-6805, Troy
Handyman Ser vices Bob Wagner (952) 686-4833 www.bobshandymanservices.com for available services and rates. Fully Insured
PAINT/WALLPAPER
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
PROFESSIONAL, PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE 28 YEARS OF TRADE EXPERIENCE
Warehouse Midland Garage Door has an opening for a dependable, hard working person in our Warehouse. Ability to lift 70 lb. Good starting pay with a full benefit package. Apply in person at: 4055 Norex Dr., Chaska, MN 952-368-3122
Buckets of Color
Schedule your Summer painting now!
ODD JOBS
Prep Cook, PT/FT, excellent attendance and flexible hours required. Deliveries, self-starter, phones, customer service, reading and math skills. All duties required. Discount meals, 401K. 105 W. 2nd St., Chaska. Apply within. No phone calls.
Interior/Exterior V Storm/Water Damage VTextured Ceilings/Walls VInsurance Repairs VCustom Faux Finishes/Murals VFully Insured/References VFriendly, Honest Service FREE ESTIMATES 952-8 873-4 4679 612-3 366-2 2739 Paul
(612)867-8287
Point your way to Classifieds. 952-345-3003
Full-Time
V
kevin@hmwhome.com www.hmwhome.com
Specialized Services Inc.
Retaining Walls, Concrete & Paver Drives, Patio & Walks, Boulder walls, & much more!
For additional information on this position please apply at: www.globeuniversity.edu
*A and K PAINTING*
R.D. & Associates • Tree Removal • Stump Grinding • Brush Chipping • Overgrown Areas Mowed • Excavating • Sand & Gravel • Crushed Limestone
Minnesota School of Business Shakopee and Lakeville campuses seek a full-time Program Chair for the Health Care Management and Medical Administrative programs. This position provides programmatic support to faculty, staff and students and reviews programmatic needs and makes recommendations to the Network.
Office/Clinic Assistant Join our team of healthcare professionals in Prior Lake. We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive, organized individual with an eye for detail and a willingness to learn; someone who finds great satisfaction in helping others and is willing to go out of their way to be of service. Creativity, organizational and TEAM LEADERSHIP skills are a must! Computer, typing and phone skills are also essential. Salary based on knowledge, skills and experience. Send your resume to
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Positive Connections 460 N Hickory Street Chaska, MN 55318 952-361-0899
Full-Time
Currently have 40+ positions to fill at Apex International in Chaska, MN. Individuals should have: Production & assembly experience Ability to pass a basic skills evaluation High school diploma or GED equivalent required Overtime is Available! 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts Available: $10+/hr o Production/assembly o Compounding/sanitation 124 Columbia Court West, Chaska, MN 55318 Date: Wed, July 13th 2011 Time: 10:00 a.m. CALL 952-915-2000 WITH QUESTIONS
Starting wage $13.25 an hour DOE
MOVING/STORAGE
Caola
Minnesota Valley Electric Co-op is seeking a fulltime Receptionist | Administrative Support Professional. Experience in a busy office environment is an asset. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, e.g., Excel, Outlook, and Word, and keen attention to detail and follow-through are a must. Reception duties, phones and administrative support will keep you challenged and busy. The administrative support role will include optical scanning and special projects. If you like to smile, are a proactive person with a strong customer service focus, take pride and ownership in your work, and have excellent attention to detail, please send your confidential resume to Human Resources at MVEC, 125 MN Valley Electric Drive, Jordan MN 55352 or info@mvec.net or FAX: 952.492.8281 by Wednesday, July 20th. No phone calls please. EOE
2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR No experience Necessary will train
LANDSCAPING
Landscape Services 952 445-0663
Full-Time
NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
drkramer@kramerchiro.com
IRRIGATION
Full-Time
Receptionist/ Administrative Support Professional
HAFERMAN WATER CONDITIONING needs additional installers for residential water treatment equipment. Competitive wage & benefit package. Will train. Must have mechanical ability. Plumbing experience helpful. Call Larry: 952-224-0630 Fax: 952-894-4043
UNDERGROUND SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Free ates Estim Call a Marsh
Full-Time
Roofing Windows OSiding ORemodeling O O
ROOFING
Locally Owned & Operated Licensed & Insured #20631439
•Roofing •Siding •Windows “Bill's Painting” Exterior/ Interior/ Decks. 29 yrs/ guaranteed work. 10% scheduling discount. 952-448-6633/ 952-220-1090 Affordable painting, pressure washing, decks, fences, staining & water seal. 612-3903169 Greg Anderson Painting 4 generations experience. Painting, staining, enameling. Taping repairs. 952-445-6816
952-882-8888 Call today for your Free Inspection! Family Owned & Operated www.capstonebros.com
Lic# 20609967
651-480-3400 sundanceexteriors.com Family owned since 1979
Free wind & hail damage inspections... We can handle all of your insurance claims. Roofing, Siding, Windows & all home improvement needs. We do it all!
Regal Enterprises, Inc. Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Insurance work. Since 1980. regalenterprisesinc.net 952-201-4817
SIDING/GUTTERS Grade A Gutters, competitive prices, free estimates. Since 1991. 952448-9943
UPHOLSTERY Discounted fabrics... drapes, bedspreads, residential/ commercial. 38 years' experience. 952-447-4655
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Full-Time
Full-Time
Full-Time
Full-Time
Field Service Technician - Experienced Inquiries should have 2 years experience field testing power transformers and be knowledgeable with different types of tests and equipment. Candidates must be willing to travel extensively. A good driving record is required. You must be able to obtain a CDL or carry a current CDL. We are located in Jordan, MN and offer a professional business environment, excellent income opportunity, and advancement opportunities. Please send resume to, email: hr@jordantransformer.com or fax 952-492-6947, Jordan Transformer LLC 1000 Syndicate Street Jordan, MN 55352
FSI International, located in Chaska, a global supplier of surface conditioning equipment and technology, is seeking candidates with a strong electromechanical aptitude for the following positions:
Minnesota School of Business Shakopee and Lakeville campuses seek a full-time Program Chair for the Health Care Management and Medical Administrative programs. This position provides programmatic support to faculty, staff and students and reviews programmatic needs and makes recommendations to the Network. Qualifications include: - Master's Degree in Health care Administration, Public Health or Health Services - 3 years' work experience in health care management - 2 years college teaching experience The Globe Education Network of colleges and universities offer a dynamic environment, excellent growth opportunities, competitive earnings and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401 (k), and tuition assistance. Globe University supports a diverse workforce and is an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.
Technician Assembler
Background screening will be conducted on final candidate as part of the hiring process.
To view additional opportunities and to apply online, please go to www.fsi-intl.com
For additional information on this position please apply at: www.globeuniversity.edu
Carpentry Contractors Corp. seeking full time positions:
Entry Level Carpenters in our Field Frame Division Basic rough framing carpentry duties and power tool use. Requires the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, climb ladders and/or scaffolding frequently and climb/work up to 35 feet. Must be able to lift 75lbs, pass physical, BGC, and drug screen. Valid D/L and independent transportation required for employment. Please call our Jobs Line: 952-380-3720 or jobs@carpentrycontractors.com
is seeking individuals to fill the following openings: *Machine Operators *Electronic Assemblers *Line Leads *Entry level Line Assemblers/Packagers. 1st & 2nd shifts available. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen & criminal background check prior to start. Please call to schedule an appt Chaska (952) 368-4898 or send resume to: aheitzman@ theworkconnection.com
PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBER FURNITURE PRODUCTION Waymar Industries, Inc. is a privately held furniture manufacturer located in Burnsville, Minnesota. We specialize in producing high quality tables, chairs, barstools, booth seating, outdoor furnishings, accessories and cabinetry for the restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality industries and we are now hiring We are looking for exceptional people to join our team ensuring we continue to provide coordinated furniture solutions to the hospitality industry. Duties include general woodworking skills building, sanding, finishing and packaging chairs, tables, and booths. FT position, Monday Thursday 6:00 am 4:30 pm; Great entry level position; will train the right person. $10.25/hour entry compensation; benefits include medical, vision, dental, paid time off and more!! If you have experience in finishing wood and assembling furniture we especially want to hear from you! Learn more about us and this career including application requirements at: www.waymar.com. EEO/No agency calls or submissions please
Part-Time Permanent Clerical position. Immediate openings, flexible, 20 hrs/week. Computer, telephone, filing skills required. 952-474-6258, Kathy Small business in Savage seeking dependable, reliable office help. Accuracy and friendly phone manner a must. Part time, seasonal, 2430 hours/week. $9/hr. Teresa (952)949-0734 Wanted: elderly individual, must have retail experience. Call, 952-4455282, Terry
Boats/Motors
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
Part-Time
Are you smarter than your peers? A quick thinker and energetic? LearningRx in Savage continues to grow and is hiring cognitive skills trainers to help students overcome learning and reading struggles. 10-25 hours/wk. Great pay. Training included. Degree preferred. Interested parties send resume and cover letter to rich@learningrx.net.
Parts Counter Sales Professional
Merchandiser, PT Immed. opening for a merchandiser to service greeting card departments in Savage. Flexible daytime hours-no evenings. Must be detail oriented, organized, and able to work independently. Pay starts at $9.00 per hour, more for merchandising experience. Apply at: http://corporate.americangreetings.com/careers/ joinourteam_ptm.html All applications will be forwarded to local rep reference territory 1648. EOE/AAE
Part-Time
Community Outreach Program Coordinator: 20 hrs/week with Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women. Must be experienced in and comfortable with public speaking. Must have excellent written communication skills, be self directed and have reliable transportation. Hours will involve some evening and weekends. Survivors of domestic abuse strongly encouraged to apply. EOE. To apply, send letter and resume by July 12th to Executive Director, SVABW, PO Box 166, Belle Plaine, MN 56011
Newspaper Route Delivery-Star Tribune Shakopee, Chaska, Waconia area motor routes. Immediate openings weekend (Sat/Sun), Waconia/ Mayer. Bi-weekly paychecks. Minimum requirements 18 years old & dependable transportation. For information, apply online: chaskadelivery.com EOE
Newspaper Route: Star Tribune has avail. Weekend Routes in Bloomington area. Must be 18 yrs. & have own vehicle. www.wsn.qwestoffice.net
(952) 451-8188
Officeanswering phones, scheduling, customer service, multitask, computer skills. 20 hrs/ week. Resume to: applianceconnections@ gmail.com Part time welder needed Must have previous experience, be available upon short notice. Approx. 20 hrs. Evenings & weekends. Shakopee location. Fax or email resume to: 952-4450231 or lthomas@nustarinc.com (all small letters)
1991 Fleetwood Southwind Motorhome, Class A, 33ft. Only 38k miles! Smooth runner, fully loaded, sleeps 6, hydraulic leveler, $10,500, 612-669-4172
2005 Aerolite by Dutchman, 23'. AC, microwave, stove, refrigerator, freezer. Sleeps 8, like new. Very clean. $8,700. 952-445-4468
Dutchman Camper 2002- 28ft. Excellent condition. Sleeps 6-8 w/queen bed. A/C, heat, appliances, plumbing works perfect. $7800. Must see. 952-474-6230
1992 Fleetwood. 107K, 454 gas motor, hydraulic leveler system. fully equipped! Well maintained! $10,900. John, 952-474-9713
1994 Harley Heritage Softtail, 26300k, all service records avail, extra set of pipes. $7500. Call Mike @ 612-309-6737
Boats/Motors TRANSPORTATION Boats/Motors
This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual looking for a rewarding and challenging career. Please stop in for an application or send a resume to: Ag Power Enterprises 1051 Old Hwy 169 Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Or email to paulmurphy@agpowerjd.com
Part-Time
1987 31' Pathfinder Motorhome. $5,000/ BO. 952-496-2243
Campers Travel Trailers
Motorcycles
Do to recent growth, Ag Power enterprises has an opening for a parts counter sales professional. Job responsibilities include: Sells products and/or services to repair the problem and meet customers needs. Assist in putting parts away in a timely matter. Record all sales and/or counter transactions that occur. Assist in keeping accurate inventory records. Qualified candidates will have the following skills: Working knowledge of computers. Ability to work independently or as a team player. Good oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of agriculture equipment. Be able to work flexible hours to meet customer needs.
Campers Travel Trailers
2006 Crestliner Lsi Angler 2285. Lots of extras. 60 HP Mercury 4 stroke and dual axle trailer. $22,800 763360-6251 1981 Sea Nymph 16' fish/ ski boat, 1989 Evinrude 60hp tracker, Spartan trailer, trolling motor, livewells, locators, anchormates, pedestal seats. $3500. 952-445-5473
1991 Sun Toon 24' pontoon with 40 horse Mercury motor. Good condition. Canvas cover included. $6900. or best offer 952-447-2883
2001, 17ft. Starcraft, 90HP, Mercury. Excellent condition. $9,000 952-890-2630
1996 Itasca Suncruiser Motorhome. Class A, 39'. Excellent condition, shedded at all times/ winterized. Loaded! 29,300 actual miles. $35,000/BO. 507-6656019
1998 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36' motorhome, great condition, sleeps 6, 60,000 miles, $31,900 or best offer. Call Gary at 952492-1129.
94 Starcraft, 17ft. Aluminum. Walleye, Bass ½ Console 75hp. Mariner & 8hp. Kicker. $6500. 612-554-6725 or bsehlers3242@gmail.com
Hydro Stream Vegas. 20'. 200 HP+++. Complete restoration. 5 passenger. A real head turner! $8,900 or all trades welcome. 952215-5421
2001 Camper, 5th wheel 2 slideouts, golfcart, shed $14,500. Excellent condition. Parked on beautiful wooded lot in Zumbrota, MN 612-7208683/ 612-599-0184
2004 41' SportsCoach Elite. Fully equipped. 23,000K. Well-maintained. 3 slides. $100,000. 952-797-6264
2000 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster, wife's bike, never rode, must go. 1300 miles, Lots, lots of extras, mint! $7000. 952-890-0905
2003 Harley Softtail Deuce Anniversary model. 5500 miles. $13,000. 952-447-4280
2005 black Yamaha R6, 6,000 miles. Yoshimurd customized exhaust. With OEM cover & tank bra. $5,500. 952-3610142
2005 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan Classic with Vance & Hines pipes. New tires. 10,895 miles. Mint condition. $5900 Call (952) 934-7358
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1964 AMC Rambler Classic 550, 6 cyl, 4 door sedan. 51K. Same family since new. Excellent. Price reduce to $3,500. 952-470-0062
1972 rare triple black 'Cuda, with high compression 340 HP. 727 slapstick tranny. Posirearend, PS, bucket seats, Recession reduced!! $42,500. 612804-4074
Cars
1976 Classic Cadillac Convertible. Low mileage. 8 cyl. 440 engine. Complete facts available by calling. 559-435-3751
1986 BMW 528e, sunroof, 5 speed, 4 door, 2.7L, good tires, good body. Reduced to $1,250. 952-426-5657
Cars
1988 Chev Monte Carlo SS T-Top, 305 HO Engine, original, fast, 69K, stored, like new. $9,900 or b/o. 952-445-6533, Gale
1988, Cadillac Eldorado 78,000 miles. All original, with maintenance records. $6500. b/o 952233-2148
Cars
1998 Dodge Stratus, 6 cyl, AT. 156K. $1,500. 952-445-6173
2000 Jaguar XJR. Well maintained. $9700 Silver and black interior, 83,000 miles. Call 612655-6680
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Trucks
1964 Chevy C20, 350 engine, 350 auto tranny, every bolt, nut, part replaced, or sandblasted and painted. 8K. REDUCED- $12,500. 952913-7808
1977 Chev truck C-10, 350 engine w/12,500 miles, T-350 auto trans. New tires, exhaust, paint and more. REDUCED! $6,000. 952403-7858.
Trucks
Trucks
Vans
1993 Ford Ranger, extended cab, topper, 102,000 miles. V6 AT. Great mileage, cold air, runs good. $2500. or b/o. 952-447-8169
2004 Chevy Silverado Z71 Ext. Cab. 77,XXX perfect cond. Loaded, leather, Bose, 6Disc, Topper and many xtras. $15,700 B/O 612-2030804
2002 Chrysler EX, Loaded! 3.8 V-6, rear heat & air. DVD, power side doors. PRICED REDUCED$5,595. 952-447-5620/ 612-5545800
Vans
There’s A Deal Waiting For You
2002 GMC Sonoma Extended Cab SLS, 4.3L V6, 4WD, Spray-on bed liner, One Owner!, 85,150 miles, $ 7,650, below KBB, 952-3036399.
2000 Ford Windstar LX 7 Passenger Van, 133,349 Miles. $2,250. 6 Cyl Engine, Automatic Runs and drives great. Craig 952-368-9689
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Motorcycles
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
Values are ‘soaring’ in the Classified section!
CASH$$ We buy guns SPORTS STOP Shakopee 952-445-5282
Cars $$ Paid for Junkers/ Repairables FREE TOW. Immediate pickup. Serving Carver/ Scott counties. 952-220-TOWS, 24/7
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$$ Wanted $$ JUNK CARS Viking Auto Salvage 651-460-6166 $$$ CASH FOR $$$ Cars and Trucks 952-239-2598 Storage mechanics lean request. For fees & services rendered for 2001 Mercedes Benz S-500. Call BB@ 612-270-8717
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GARAGE SALES AUCTIONS Chanhassen Sales Moving Sale. ThursSat., 7/7-7/9, 9-5. Furniture, tools, clothing, HH, collectibles, much more. 8621 Kingfisher Ct. Great prices. Cash only.
Chaska Sales Great buys, huge amount, top brands! Girls (2-8), toys, HH. Thurs-Fri-Sat. 7/14-1516, 8am-6pm. 964 Bavaria Hills Cir.
Eden Prairie Sales Multi Family Garage Sale Thursday 7/7- Saturday 7/9, 8-5pm. Collectibles, sporting, kids, housewares. 17882 Fruitwood Lane
Eden Prairie Sales
Prior Lake Sales
Shakopee Sales
Furniture & HH Sale! Thurs, 7/14 & Sat 7/16, 9am-1pm. Desk, sofa, table, chairs, oak shelves, lamps, weight bench, more! 7473 Eileen Street. GREAT DEALS!
Garage Sale- Downsizing! Thurs-Fri-Sat. 7/1415-16. Furniture, antiques, collectibles, etc. 14687 Glendale Ave. SE
Jordan Sales
Shakopee Sales
Moving/ Estate Sale: microwave, stove, various furniture, cedar chest, kitchen/ small appliances, antiques (Victrola), wardrobes, lawnmower, snowblowers, lawn/ garden tools, tables & chairs, baby equip, toys. Excellent condition XL-4X womens clothing, mens XLXXL clothes. Wed, 7/13, 5-7pm. Thurs-Fri, 7/1415, 8am-5pm, Sat, 7/16, 9am-12noon. 1007 Apgar St. Rain or shine
Geneva's Daughter Occasional Sale. At the Hub of Jordan, 231 S. Broadway. Thurs, July 14th, 10am-5pm. Fri, July 15th 10-8pm, Sat, July 16th 8am-5pm. Huge Group Sale, Clothing, Toys, HH, Furniture, Fabric and Craft. Friday, 7/15 noon-7pm, Saturday, 7/16 8am5pm. 231 S. Broadway
Collectible toy and yarn sale. 160 collectible toys, original packaging. 400 skeins, multi color yarn. Thursday 7/14, 94pm. Cash only. 821 6th Ave W.
Garage Sale- Fri-Sat, 7/15-16, 8am-5pm. Lots of stuff! 642 Adams St.
Prior Lake Sales Book & Garage Sale for the Cure: Wed-ThursFri. 7/13-14-15, 8am4pm. HH & kids stuff. 5398 Bounty St. SE. Proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen 3-Day event.
Living Hope Church Garage Sale Wed. 7/13, 8am-7pm. Thurs 7/14, 8am-5pm. Fri. 7/15, 8am-1pm (Fri. ½ price sale, $5/ bag) South of WalMart on 18.
Waconia Sales #GUN & KNIFE# SHOW July 16-17, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3 Lk Waconia Event Center 8155 Paradise Lane 763-754-7140 crocodile productionsinc.com
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STUFF! For Sale 128 Meridian St. N., Belle Plaine. 952-873-6617 Mon-Thurs-Fri., 2-8pm. Sat-Sun 12-6pm.
We buy storage lockers at public auctions and the contents are priced to sell! Two NEW TRUCKLOADS OF STUFF! Come on in!!
3. Click on the ‘blue’ balloon for information & directions on that sale! Call: 952-345-3003 or email: Classifieds@iMarketplace.mn
Now you can post an unlimited number of ads to Thriftmart, our free-ads marketplace. Go to IMarketplace.mn/SellMyStuff to place your ad, or call 952-345-3003. (A telephone surcharge applies if you call.) And now businesses can use Thriftmart, too! 17" Mudder tires (4). Used 2 months. $500. Shakopee 952-4963128 2 quilts, queen and twin $5. for both. 952-4031567 2 window, AC units. Used. $200. 952-4485988 2, printers, unused. $10. 612-644-8377 4 shelf, bookcase. Glass doors, 28 X 60. Oak color. $50. 612275-8699 40', aluminum, ladder. Meets, OSHA reqs, like new. $300. 612-3823563 6, Lands' End Explorer. 12" bears $25 each. Cash. 952-564-1161 64 books,reading for all ages, $5. for all. 952403-1567 Air conditioner, window, used 2 years. Haier 5200BTUs, $50. 952934-9676 American Girl, Bitty Twin. NIB+3 outfits. Brown hair/eyes. $100. 952-201-5927 Armoire, entertainment center. Maple with shelving below. $150. Call 952-233-5457 Armoire, wardrobe, solid oak. 80Hx48wx25d $500. b/o 952-440-4380 Baby swing. Graco, pink, reclining, electric. Like new. $50. 612-7435452 Bayer, contour blood monitoring system, with lancets. New $15. 952403-1567 Beautiful, Asian inspired, dresser, with carved detail. $250. 952-496-2422
Bike rack. Standing, holds 2 bikes. $50. Brand unknown. 952906-9727 Bike, girls Trek, Pink, 14", good condition. $50 952-380-5862 Bike, girls, Trek. Pink 16", good condition. $60 952-380-5862 Boys, 12 inch bike. Good condition. $10. 952-233-2131 Carhart jacket, size med. Never worn. light brown. $50. 612-2026116 Cat, spade, declawed, shots. Friendly, $10. comes with everything. 952-221-0133 Cedar chest. Great shape, and awesome price. $75. 952-8736416 Chevy Lumina, 92, 48,000M. Needs transbatt&brakes, great body. $500. 952-2210974 Child car seats. 2 each, $10 each, excellent condition, 952-447-3491 Copper pot, big, antique $120. 612-644-8377 Craftsman, 6.75h/p, 20"cut, selfpropelled mower, with rear bag. $85. 952-445-6792 Crib, wooden, maple, full size, mattress & bedding. $49 952-8903470 Cute, Mickey Mouse riding toy. Very good condition. $10. 952-4430186 Delta band saw. 12”, $200. 952-212-3963 Derby Days "Soapbox" race cart $20 952-2337240
Dining table, 4 chairs, with leaf, good condition. $150 952-2333722 Disc, sander combo. 10” & 4”, belt. $200. 952212-3963 Disney, Mickey Mouse, talking, animated lamp. Like new. $35. 612-2371300 Dog kennel cab. Inside 21.5x14.5"x16" Exc. $10. 952 401-3786 Door, prehung. Interior, flat, oak, unfinished, 24", righthand. $15. 952-492-2142 Dresser/mirror, like new. Originally $400. Will sell $175. 612-251-3738 Dryer, electric, Whirlpool, white, nice. $75. 952-649-7936 Echo, hand-held blower. In good shape. $100. Call; 612-670-0575 Entertainment Center. All oak $350. 612-7150451 Entertainment center. Comes with 32inch RCA TV. $50. 952-934-6893 Mike Fax machine, Originally $385. will sell for $125. Like new. 612-251-3738 Female cat. Spayed, 4 years old. $40 612-7433368 Fish aquarium. 20 gal, stand. Complete supplies. $60. 952-8903470 Fisher Price, carnival kick & whirl. $20. Great condition. 952-443-0186 Footstool, glider ottoman. Brand new. $50 612-275-8699 Freezer-Kenmore chest, 23.1 cuft. $50 and you haul. 952-440-1484
Futon double, Mission oak, dark brown, like new, $150/ o/bo. 612202-6116 Gas grill, like new, Brukmann. Propane tank. Orig/$199. $125. 612251-3738 Gate, wire 4ftx12ft $50. 952-496-1778 German Shepherd male, 1 year. $300. 952-297-5488 Girls bike, 20 inch. Used $20. 952-448-5988 Glass, oak, display cabinet. 2 removable glass shelves. $50. 952-8736416 Graphing calculator. TI89 titanium. Complete, $100. 952-447-3491 save big. Guinea Pig pup, $15. Piranha $5. 952-474-1932 Gun safe. Great condition. $75. 612-978-3236 Gun, collection. $500. 612-963-5350 Harmon Killebrew, signed baseball. $100. 952-239-0421 Heirloom, quality oak cradle. $50. 612-7515259 Hospital bed, mattress and remote control. New $400. 952-649-7936 Ipod, touch, 16gb 2nd gen. Great condition. $120. 952-393-6811 Jenn-Air, 52,000 btu. (model#720-0164) Gas grill. Good condition. $500. 952-447-7443 Jenny, jump up, baby jumper. Pink, like new. $15. 612-743-5452 Kimball, console piano. $150. 612-751-5259 Kitten, 7 weeks old. Male. $5. 952-492-3401
Kitten $20 Gray/multi, fluffy/short. 612-5970688
Oreck, vacuum XL classic. Used, 1yr, like new. $50. 952-303-5282
Table, end, occasional hexagonal. Two doors. $10. 952-448-6374
Krups, C75, beertender homebeer. Tap/system for Heineken. New. $150. 612-290-8176
Organ, Technics, electronic touch play. Record, play. $400. o/bo 952-303-5282 Paintball gun, spyder compact, deluxe. Plus accessories. $50. 612940-5737 Patio furn., Homecrest, 7pc. 2seat glider, floral cushions. $400 952947-0167 Pedestal sink, bone color, faucet included. Photos, online. $75. 952233-0702 Pottery Barn, corner cabinet unit. $75. 952233-5457 Puppy, Rottweiler/German Shepherd cross. Female, 5 months. $100. 952-297-5488
Twin size bed. Excellent condition. $50. 952452-4130
Large, beige, paisley, luggage. Never been used. $25. 952-4430186 Like new, Epson V500 photo scanner. $150. 952-237-9218 Little Tikes wagon. $50. Call 952-448-1645 Mattress and boxspring. Twin size, Simmons. Like new. $50. 952-4029458 Metal cabinet, 4 drawers $70. 612-251-3738 Mickey Mouse comforter, bumper guard, mobile. Gently used. $25. 612-237-1300 Microwave, white, countertop, GE. Good condition! College, cabin $25. 612-229-2167 Microwave, white, nice. Runs great. $35. 612396-1202 Motorcycle, men's elec Gerb jkt Lnr, w/therm control. $100. 952-4476361 Motorcycle, womens, LS elec, Gerb Jkt. Lnr w/therm control. $100. 952-447-6361 New, Ladies, 10 speed Schwinn bike. Light blue. $150. 952-2379218 Nintendo 64, 3 games, 2 controllers. Great condition! $55. 952-368-3872 Oak, end tables, with glass tops. $150. 612715-0451
Refrigerator, 2.5 cuft, 19x19x23.5". $100, Great for dorm/office. 952-445-1229 Ryobi, electric weed trimmer. (Model-137r). $50. 612-245-4182 S/S Prop. New, 23" for Mercruiser. $225. 952233-3722 John Sand, FREE. Come and get it! 952-9372384. Saxaphone, Alto, Bundy w/hrdcase, checkedby pro, good cond. $400 952-221-0974 Shiba Inu for sale. Female, age 2. $100. 612834-2174 Small, "antique looking," desk. $30. 952-4430186 Table saw, rigid, TS2424. Barely used. $250. 952-906-1278
Twin size headboard. Black metal. $20. 952402-9458 U2, tickets, pair. 7/23 TCF stadium. $223. 952-447-7443 Utility Cart, John Deere, 780 pound capacity. $50. 952-440-6400. Whirlpool, washing machine. Good condition. $100. 952-445-6041
Whirlpool, white, self cleaning, smooth-top, electric, stove. $100 952-873-6732 Winchester Model 12 16 gauge. Nickelsteel $500. o/bo. 612-9635350 Women's leather jackets. Sz 10/chaps, Sz S $100 each. 952-4404380
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ThriftMart Discovery 2 window, AC units. Used. $200. 952-448-5988
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